Only a certain type of man can unblinkingly order a quad shot soy latte with extra foam and two Splendas. Arnold Schwarzenegger and David Hasselhoff arent among those men. But they, and many of their macho counterparts, are featured on the walls of tiny coffee shop Joe Bar this month. Macho Cheese (through December 31) revisits the over-the-top media portrayals of men and masculinity so prevalent in the 70s and 80s. More than a dozen local artists have contributed their cheeky interpretations, which are filled with images of dinosaurs, Firebirds, enormous biceps, and handlebar mustaches. These images may elicit snickers from most patrons. But one piece that didnt make me laugh was a rendering of Tom Selleck. Because, in secret, I still think the dudes sort of dreamy. Joe Bar, 810 E. Roy St., 324-0407, www.joebar.org. Free. 7:30-9:30 p.m. ERIKA HOBART
Dec. 10-31, 2008
