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September 5, 2012 at 4:29am

5 Things To Do Today: Federation X, Hump Day Burlesque, Linkin Park & Incubus, Plastic Bag Use and Earth, Sea, Sky

See the ladies of Olympia's Tush! Burlesque, along with special guests from New York, Seattle and Portland. Tonight at Jakes on 4th in downtown Oly. File photo

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1. Stoner rock, heavy, low-fi punk, whatever you want to call it - it’s going to be awesome, it’s going to be at The Brotherhood and it’s only going to cost 5 bucks. Founded in Bellingham in 1998, Federation X has released over a dozen albums, 7 inches and compilations, including the cassette-only Fighting Words, which has been played in tour vans, love dens and at house parties across the globe. The band has toured the US, has had two European tours, and a tour of Israel. The Brotherhood Lounge, Federation X, Nudity and Western Hymn, $5, 9 p.m., 119 Capitol Way, Olympia, 360.352.4153.

2. Welcome the AMAZING Darlinda Just Darlinda from New York City back to Olympia! Many of you may remember her outrageous performances from the show TUSH! did with her last year at The Capitol Theater with Dangerous Curves Ahead Burlesque on the GoGo. Welcome Darlinda back to the stage, along side the performers of TUSH! Burlesque, for one night of more burlesque than you can shake your stick at! We will also be lucky enough to have some other special guests grace our stage! Hosted by Olympia Own Tush! Burlesque's Illustrious Hattie Hotpants! Two shows, one at 7:30, and one at 10pm. Tickets $15 at the door or in advance Jakes on 4th, 311 e. 4th Ave., Olympia http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/270233

3. If you're looking for some mainstream rock, look no further that the T-Dome where Linkin Park and Incubus will be feeding the masses their radio station alt-metal. $41 and up. 6:30 p.m., 2727 east D ST, Tacoma.

4. Feeling righteous? Thurston County Solid Waste is out in the community discussing issues related to plastic bag use. They are seeking input from residents, businesses, and non-profits on how they can reduce usage. Free, 6 - 8 p.m., Rainier City Hall, 102 Rochester St W., Rainier,(360) 867-2282 hankal@co.thurston.wa.us, www.thurstonsolidwaste.org/plastics

5. Opening reception for earth, sea, sky: selections from the permanent art collection. Join in for light refreshments. Featuring work in a variety of media, this exhibition showcases expressive, realist, and even abstract landscapes drawn from PLU’s Permanent Art Collection. Free, 5 - 7 p.m.,  University Gallery, Ingram Hall, 12180 Park Avenue S. Tacoma, (253) 535-7573, www.plu.edu/art/university-gallery

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