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Maxwell’s beat
Ahhh, Friday nights sure are fun, aren’t they? And now hip in Tacoma. And swank. Wish they were every day, don’t you? Or maybe, for some odd reason, you don’t. I do ever since Maxwell’s shoved a DJ in the corner of their dimly-lit bar. Besides bartender David’s drinks and their halibut, I now have a crush on the acid jazz and trip-hop DJ Broam and ilk create. It’s music that comforts yet excites, that calms and drives me to frenzy at the same time, that ebbs and flows with the rhythms of my life. The fusion of the straight beats of house, the lyrical feel of hip-hop, the melodies and horns of jazz, and the vibe of funk and soul. While that might sound like a complicated blend, it remains simple and easy to listen to, carrying with it a peacefulness and chill vibe. Hurrah!
[Maxwell’s Speakeasy + Lounge, 9 p.m. Fridays, 454 St. Helens, Tacoma, 253.683.4115]

Foot Falls
A dance performance in an intimate, tiny space is sure to be interesting. OK â€" and a little complicated. But one thing’s for sure: It’s gonna be good. Tacoma choreographers and dancers Katharine M. Stricker and Stephanie Kriege, who worked for three years with the defunct Barefoot Studios, kick off their version, Barefoot Collective, with original works under the title, Foot Falls. I hope that their feet don’t fall in my face in the intimate studio. Or do I? I might miss the juice and cookie reception after â€" so I wish to skip the foot.
[Barefoot Collective, Sept. 19-20 8 p.m., Sept. 21 2 p.m., $17-$20, 1604 Center St., Tacoma, 253.627.2273]

LINK: ViVA South Sound arts and entertainment guide
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