Events for October 10th, 2008

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Kiss of the Spider Woman

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Bootleg Theatre - 2220 Beverly Blvd - Los Angeles (Echo Park)

Accompanied by a live six-member orchestra, this musical comes to life by the fantasies of two jail-mates in Latin America. Valentin is a toughie revolutionary and Molina is a homosexual serving time for "deviant" behavior. Both dream up "Spider Woman" a heroine who kills her enemies with a kiss to...

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Gem of the Ocean

Gem of the Ocean

Fountain Theatre - 5060 Fountain Ave - Los Angeles (East Hollywood)

Set in 1904 in Pittsburgh's Hill district slavery is still fresh in the memory of August Wilson's characters. The drama centers on the guidance-seeking Citizen Barlow who appears at the home of the legendary "soul-cleanser" Aunt Ester on the eve of her 287th birthday. Aunt Esther offers her wisdom...

Events / Performance

Los Angeles Opera: Madama Butterfly

Los Angeles Opera: Madama Butterfly

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion - 135 North Grand Avenue - Los Angeles (Downtown)

Sometimes it's OK to be a cliché. Go on lap up some "culture" at the opera. Robert Wilson presents what L.A. Opera promises to be a "highly theatrical and visually stunning interpretation of Puccini's Madama Butterfly." Featuring soprano Liping Zhang as the trusting Japanese bride...

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Open Mic at UnUrban

UnUrban Coffee House - 3301 Pico Blvd. - Los Angeles

A music-only open-mic night. Up to 24 slots, from total crowd virgins to virtuoso instrumentalists. Signup and featured performers 7:30 p.m.-8 p.m., open-mic performances start at 8 p.m.Free admission for audience members; tickets for performing are $2.

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"Escape Reality"

"Escape Reality"

Magicopolis - 1418 Fourth St. - Santa Monica

A magic show with fantastical occurrences! Friday & Saturday: 8 p.m.Matinee shows on Saturday & Sunday: 2 p.m.

Events / Comedy

Freak Dance: The Forbidden Dirty Boogaloo

Freak Dance: The Forbidden Dirty Boogaloo

Upright Citizens Brigade Theater - 5919 Franklin Ave. - Los Angeles (Franklin Village)

Did you ever rent "Dirty Dancing" in high school in hopes of learning your freak dancing skillz from Patrick Swayze? Oh wait. Maybe that was just us. UCB gets down and dirty with their musical comedy extravaganza and, from the looks of the cast—including Michael Cassady, Megan Lynam, Hal...

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"Point Break" Live! in Hollywood

"Point Break" Live! in Hollywood

Dragonfly - 6510 Santa Monica Blvd. - Los Angeles (Hollywood)

Catch Point Break Live! An impromptu, absurdist stage production of the "classic" 1991 action film with Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves. For every performance, a "Keanu" is plucked from the audience and will, no doubt, capture the "essence" of the hapless, befuddled character of Johnny Utah. Don't...

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The Most Interesting Show in the World

The Most Interesting Show in the World

The Music Box at Henry Fonda Theater - 6126 Hollywood Blvd. - Los Angeles (Hollywood)

9:30 p.m.

You should never believe everything you read. That being said, it's interesting that the performers whose credits include Jim Rose traveling sideshow chose the more pedestrian "interesting" over words like "incredible" and "stupendous." With a cadre of sword swallowers, dangerous jugglers and one...

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