ARTS Pick: Pink Martini

Straight up

Listen to the multilingual, orchestral anthems of the internationally acclaimed Pink Martini as members play parts of their eclectic retrospective and reveal the future sounds of the multicultural, politically motivated music scene all in addition to creating the evening’s largest cocktail lounge.

Thursday 9/5 $29.50-65, 8pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 979-1333.

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