Mary-Arrchie Theatre, Angel Island, 731 W. Sheridan, 871-0442. August 19 through 21: Friday-Sunday, according to the schedule below (which is subject to lateness, cancellation, and who knows what other possible mishaps). Tickets: $5 per admission (allows you to come in once and stay as long as you like); $10 for a one-day pass (allows you to come and go at will); $25 for a pass to the full festival.
Opening Ceremonies
Arlene Cook’s weirdly wistful portrait of college guys fretting over the draft in 1970–the era of campus protests, guilt-free dope, and sexually segregated dorms–is presented by the Mary-Arrchie Theatre. 8 PM.
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Chris Metzger performs his cosmic comic serial about an outer space insect and his fight against evil. Every performance of Starbug during the festival will feature a different episode. 9:10 PM.
To Be Announced
Improv comedy meets video in this evening of “live channel surfing.” 10:50 PM.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
