Resolution is overrated. Sometimes you need to revel in throwback, with the soothing sights and sounds of an actual slide projector. ilvs strauss collects slides from antique stores and friends' attics to create slide show stories. The artistic love child of Miranda July and Tracy + the Plastics, she deploys quirky indulgences and dry wit to simultaneously crack you up and break your heart. This is second in a series of three Fridays at Arabica Lounge, and tonight's presentation brings two slide shows—Loud Breath and My Euro Vacay (with subjects including solo camping, feisty Australians, and an "acid ice cream pancake breakfast")—followed by the Old Lily Family, ilvs's acoustic band. Don't miss this. Your brain and heart will thank you. (Arabica Lounge, 1550 E Olive Way, 347-6093, 8 pm, $8, all ages)