MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011 >>>

1. Have your mind blown tonight at Northern in Olympia, where "Northern Flickers: Animation and Experimental Films" kicks off at 8 p.m. with Eric Ostrowski and more.

2. John Brodeur's tour takes him to the Mandolin Café in Tacoma today. Or, if Broduer isn't your musical cup of tea, check out the Volcano's extensive live local music listings here.

3. The Graphic Novel Club in Tacoma meets on the second Monday of every month at the delicious 1022 South. Guess what? Today is the second Monday of the month! Join the Graphic Novel Club starting at 7 p.m. April's book is Stitches: A Memoir by David Small. Or, if graphic novels aren't your bag, try the Volcano's seemingly endless local events calendar here.

4. The new open mic night at O'Malley's is actually called an "open stage," but you get the idea. Every Monday it's hosted by duo Seven's Revenge. Action starts at 9 p.m.

5. Need some cash? Good at trivia? Trivia at the Harmon Tap Room offers a $50 prize to the winner of each round of their Tuesday trivia night.