Plus ça change

For straight-ahead hip hop head down to the Mateel Friday for the “Urban Legends Tour “ featuringAndre Nickatina (formerly known as Dre Dogg), with Equipto, Smoove-e and theMendo Green Team. (Are they Green Party members? Nah.)

The endless waves of reggae continue to wash over Humboldt. Thursday at Mazzotti’s catch the soulful Jamaican chanter Chezidek with Elhadji , in the roots/culture vein. Both are also part of a relatively massive show Friday at the Red Fox: “The Unbreakable Reggae Tour ” with Mr. Majestic , Hurricane Gilbert , Jr. Toots (son of the famed Maytal), Yami Bolo , Chezidek and Elhadji .

An unfortunate bit of counter-programming has Hawaiian reggae artist Ancient Mystic andThe Real Far Band playing at the same time at Humboldt Brews. (Maybe you prefer Jahwaiian.)

As you may recall, management of Auntie Mo’s Lounge (formerly known at Indigo, but better known as Club West) are planning on making the club a gay hangout. What better way to kick things off than with Humboldt Pride’s 2008Mizz Thang Drag Pageant on Sunday, hosted by the über-flamboyant Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence ? Bonus: Those who come in drag get in for half price. A gay time is guaranteed for all.

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