The Julie Ruin, the latest incarnation of music from Bikini Kill's Kathleen Hanna and Kathi Wilcox, is making waves with its debut album, Run Fast, appearing on Jimmy Fallon and the cover of SPIN magazine.

Now, the gritty power pop group is making its way to Olympia to rock opening night for the Olympia Film Festival. This is the pioneering riot grrrl duo's first performance in Olympia in nearly 20 years.

Read Nikki McCoy's interview with The Julie Ruin's bassist Wilcox in the Music and Culture section.

THE JULIE RUIN, w/Survival Knife and Hot Fruit, 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8, Capitol Theater, 206 Fifth Ave., Olympia, $20, $15 Olympia Film Society members, 360.754.6670

See Also

Calendar: Arts and Entertainment

Calendar: Music and Nightlife