The Stranger

Seattle artist John Grade has the undying loyalty and affection of Seattle artists of all kinds. He is revered for his quiet, small, and painfully fine drawings, but lately he's been building installations. This latest—inspired by a trip to Ireland in 2005—is his biggest: a skin of cast-paper pulp, glassine, and cellulose, stretched across the natural-lit ceiling at Suyama Space. It's what he imagines it might be like to look up from the bottom of a bog. (Suyama Space, 2324 Second Ave, 256-0809. Opening reception 5–7 pm, free.) by Jen Graves

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Full disclosure: I'm one of the opening DJs for this show, so you might want to come late or whatever. But don't miss the Teenagers, a Paris/London trio making their U.S. debut tonight. "Homecoming" is an R-rated he-said/she-said summer love song and one of 2007's catchiest underground singles. Their debut album, Reality Check, might be one of 2008's best, a youthful pop masterpiece, equal parts daft and darling. With the Pharmacy, Sam Rousso Soundsystem, and DJ Glitterpants. (Neumo's, 925 E Pike St, 709-9467. 8 pm, $10, 21+.) by Eric Grandy

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Beloved and brilliant ex–hometown boy Mike Daisey returns with an extended run of his beloved and brilliant monologue exploring "monopoly and its discontents," from Edison and Tesla's war over electricity to the long, scary shadows cast by Microsoft and Wal-Mart. If you've seen Daisey perform, you know his signature marriage of personal obsession and historical observation is relentlessly, deeply entertaining. If you've never seen Daisey perform, what the hell's wrong with you? (Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave, www.brownpapertickets.com. 7:30 pm, $20 adv/$25 DOS. Through Feb 3.) by David Schmader

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Deep End is Harold and Maude's evil twin—both were released in 1971, both concern a boy's sentimental education by older women, and both feature cars sabotaged for symbolic purposes and songs by Cat Stevens. But where Harold is saved by his older paramour, Mike is driven mad. Deep End is a bleakly comical chronicle of young sexual frustration, starring a leering high-school teacher, a hooker with a broken leg, and a hilarious vintage porn movie. (Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, 267-5380. 7 and 9:15 pm, $5–$8.50. Through Jan 24.) by Brendan Kiley

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Yeah, the former secretary of state has already been through Seattle recently, but this reading of her new book, Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership, will take place three days after the Nevada caucuses and four days before South Carolina. Albright is a vocal and prominent Hillary Clinton supporter. Should be fun. (Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave, 652-4255. 7:30 pm, $5.) by Annie Wagner

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The title of Gui Boratto's Chromophobia is one hell of a misnomer. The Brazilian producer's debut full-length is about as bright and colorful as minimal techno can be, full of bubbling, rhythmic arpeggios, warm washes of synth, and even the occasional acoustic piano or natural voice. His live set should bring equal parts beauty and bounce. Openers Lusine and Jerry Abstract are two of Seattle's top electronic talents. Between them, they span everything from delicate ambient to crushing industrial techno. (Nectar, 412 N 36th St, 632-2020. 9 pm, $10, 21+.) by Eric Grandy

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