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Stand-Up LA hosted by Kevin GarbeeThe Westside Comedy Presents Stand Up-LA. L.A's hottest new comedy show, hosted by Kevin Garbee! Stand-upLA features some of the hottest up-and-coming comics and headliners in Southern California. Westside Comedy Theatre : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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The PriceTwo brothers, a wife and an antique dealer confront each other. Is it really over the price of furniture or is it demons from the past? Theatre West : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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Keith & Margo's Murder Mystery Dinner LASince 1985, the original and still most popular Murder Mystery Dinner in Los Angeles and according to the LA Times, "the most professional, by far... the Masterminds." Keith & Margo have been responsible since for over 7,000 murder mystery shows worldwide including murder mystery dinners, murder mystery weekends and murder mystery corporate events. And they've done it without using a single feather boa and only one prop violin case. Matteo's Restaurant : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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iO-ld School & Wicked Fairytales and FriendsA Harold, long-form, old school, improvisation performed by 20 year veterans of the art form with iO, and Second City alumni. You’ve watched them all, on TV and movies for years… now come see them perform live. Performing with Wicked Fairytales and Friends! iO West Theater : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Calliope Rose - A Mythological Comedy"Calliope Rose" is termed "a mythological comedy" by its creator, Bill Sterritt. His protagonist, Calliope Rose Walker, is a follower of the ancient Greek gods and a proponent of the Greek Ideal, a code of conduct that is a prescription for correct civilized behavior. She's the keeper of the last manned (or womanned) lighthouse in the U.S., living isolated on island near the town of Beacon, Maine. In Greek mythology, Calliope is the oldest and wisest of the Muses, a small group of goddesses who are the inspiration for literature and the arts. Studio Stage : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Fucking MenF#cking Men is a play about 10 urban gay men and their pursuit of sex and love in a modern world. F#cking Men explores gay men talking about and acting on sex in a way that they will only do when they think no one is listening. Or watching. Direct from it's West End run and based on Schnitzler's La Ronde, this play contains nudity and adult situations. Celebration Theatre : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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The Salsa Box Studios : Salsa Boot Camp SundaysIf you are a busy individual who simply cannot commit to the usual 6 week sessions, the 4 hour Salsa Boot Camp is a perfect solution. A great way to fit learning salsa into your schedule available to both beginners and advanced beginners. At camp, the student does not just learn a pattern but builds on a choreography thus cementing the movement. Santa Fe Lofts : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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The Princess And The Frog - LA Magazine's "Best Children’s Theatre in Los Angeles"There's plenty of adventure, laughs, songs and interactive fun in this play where a Prince becomes a frog, and the children of the audience join in dance numbers and attend a banquet at the castle with the Princess and the King and the magical fairy. Theatre West : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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Arabia Exotica - SALEEM: All Male Belly Dance ExtravaganzaThis all male belly dance extravaganza will intoxicate you with exotic and original style. Highways Performance Space : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Roller Derby ARSD- Los Angeles FireBirds vs Brooklyn Red DevilsLos Angelas' co-ed professional roller derby comes home to the Pomona Fairplex, as the Los Angeles Firebirds face off against top teams from across the country. All professional roller derby games are conducted on a high-speed banked track. The seats are excellent and priced perfect for a family-friendly sporting event that's a professionally sanctioned competition by the American Roller Skating Derby. Pomona FairPlex : Pomona, CAdates available: |
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Hollywood Fight Club Theater Presents WiseguysThe Hollywood Fight Club Theater celebrates their 250th PLAY with its original production of "WISEGUYS", which comes back after ELEVEN sold out runs. Featuring classic scenes recaptured on stage from the movies that defined infamous. HFC Theater : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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Titus Andronicus - A Story of Madness and RevengeIt's been a long, hard road for Titus as he brings his soldiers home--dead, alive and in pieces--to enjoy the rewards of honorable service. But what do you do when the civilians you fought for disgrace you, elevate your enemies, and subject you and your family to rape, murder and mutilation? What is left for you but madness...and revenge? Theatre of NOTE : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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Afro Funke' : AF SOUND SYSTEM + Steven LopezPart show, part listening party, part dance party, and known for igniting delicious, rare grooves and even more positive vibrations, the Afro Funke' Sound System lives up to its name as one of the best sound systems on the Left Coast. Resident DJs Jeremy Sole, KCRW and Glenn Red alongside host Rocky Dawuni continually assemble the best avant-garde beats from around the world and weave them into a seamless mix. A tour de force evening of pure body rock. Zanzibar : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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The Echo Theater Company Presents WIREHEADWirehead is a hilarious and provocative cautionary tale that contemplates the evolving synthesis of technology and humanity. Wires, chips and chargers designed to enhance the mind prove too good for the mind to handle. Short-circuited by resentment and jealousy in the hands of humans, too much intelligence now possessed by the non-human electronic elements has riotous and gruesome results. Stage 52 : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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3rd Degree Burn - Stimulate Your Brain As Well As Your Funny BoneOn the February Trip, 3rd Degree Burn will take you on a ride to explore the deep mountains of North Georgia, travel back in time to visit Joseph and Mary, and take a fantastic voyage with some very optimistic pirates. A taste of the most-bizarre and adult subject to stimulate your brain as well as your funny bone. Write Act Repertory Theatre : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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The Cemetery of The Stars Walking Tour, Hosted by Karie BibleAt the Hollywood Forever, the stars are waiting for you. Come learn about Hollywood's past and present and see the graves of stars such as Rudolph Valentino, John Huston, Peter Lorre, Jayne Mansfield, Johnny Ramone, Cecil B. DeMille, "Alfalfa" from the Little Rascals and many more! Hollywood Forever Cemetery : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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No Way to Treat a Lady @ La Mirada TheatreA pregnant teen, a baby with HIV, and a young couple at the crossroads of their relationship. Hear true stories of teens and their daily struggle with one of today's most difficult pressures. Delivered by a cast of young actors, No Way to Treat a Lady shatters the misconceptions of teen sex while creating a realistic portrayal of today's youth. La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts : La Mirada, CAdates available: |
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Afro Funke' : Blitz The Ambassador + Black Nature (Refugee AllStars)Blitz The Ambassador has traveled many miles to get to this point and he travels a few more to join the Afro Funke' Massive this Thursday. The Ghanaian-born, Brooklyn based Hip-Hop artist is a testament to hope, patience and belief in one's self, a perfect addition to the conscious sound of the WEEKLY FUNK INVOCATION. And it don't stop there, Blk Nature of Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars is there to take it home. Zanzibar : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Relationsh!t @ iO West TheaterRELATIONSH!T - The Talk Show about Love, Sex and Relationships! The audience asks questions anonymously via the stealthy "ballot box" while the panel of four "experts" provide answers.* iO West Theatre : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Sharpo! Murder Mystery Dinner at El CidArmed with a devilishly clever murder mystery script, a unique edgy comedy shtick, and the impeccable timing that comes from thousands of performances, Sharpo! keeps the crowd in stitches and on the edge of their seats. Sharpo!'s action-packed Murder Mystery starts with a bang... and a body - and then moves along at a fast, furious pace. El Cid : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Pilates Studio City - Mat ClassImprove strength, flexibility, balance, and posture by incorporating floor based Pilates movements in the Open Level Mat class that stimulate the deep "core" muscles of your hips, abdomen, low back and spine. Mat class focuses on breathe and improves mental clarity. pilates studio city : noho, CAdates available: |
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Jerk Circus & Serious V-NeckJerk Circus is a veteran group of improvisers who have been performing all over the country both individually and as a group for several years. Their creidts include, Madtv, Mission IMPROVable, Second City, People of Earth, BOOM Chicago and more! Serious V-Neck is an Improv comedy group whose performers can be seen on TV, Commercials and dive bars in LA. Each performer has had the honor of performing at the Groundlings, Upright Citizens Brigade and IO west and now at M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater. M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Downtown Comedy Club Presents - Stuart PaapA rising comedy and hosting talent, Stuart Paap is the funny "boy-next-door" who keeps you laughing. A featured comedian in Comedy Central's Laugh Riots Competition, Stuart has performed at many Improv comedy clubs, and across the nation at colleges. In addition to stand up, Stuart hosts a LIVE, interactive, late night comedy talk show from the future called: LIVE! From the future... with Stuart Paap, a YouTube series I LOVE LA! and much more. Downtown Comedy Club : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Mission IMPROVable - The Award-Winning Improv ShowMission IMPROVable is the nation's #1 touring improv comedy group and they have now made their home in Santa Monica. The M.i. Show has performed to literally hundreds of thousands of fans all across the U.S. and overseas and have been seen performing with the cast of MadTV, SNL, Lollapalooza, on the main-stage of the Chicago Improv Festival and more! M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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The Waterbrains @ M.i.'s Westside Comedy TheaterUnpredictable comedy from the top players from all around Los Angeles, you never know what you'll see with the Waterbrains., Audience suggestions are given to as many as 20 players, who then create amazing scenarios using the "clap in" improv form. M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Mom, I Made A Sketch In My Bed!From the guys who brought you the Associates of Awesome (Winners of the 2009 iO West Sketch Cage Match) comes a brand new sketch show! With some song and a handy projector, 'Mom, I made a sketch in my bed!' is sure to leave audiences wanting more than just an hour of stories! M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Crown City Theatre Presents Thomas Babe's A Prayer For My Daughter"A Prayer For My Daughter" first played at Joseph Papp's Public Theater in New York 1978. Stemming from Thomas Babe's forceful narrative of social unrest, the play takes place in the chaos of post-Vietnam America. Pitting authority against criminality, hero against anti-hero, director Albert Alarr creates a brutally realist scenario that questions the morality of postmodern society. Crown City Theatre : North Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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U.S.S. Rock-n-RollUSS Rock 'N Roll will take a single suggestion and then perform a play inspired by that suggestion. USS Rock 'N Roll is LA's #1 long-form improvisation party team. Every show is a party train and every audience gets a ticket to hop on board and ride the fun. USS has a very distinct brand of comedy that sews together strong emotional characters and hilarious comedic timing. M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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A Single Event - NightJUDY BAUERLEIN + MARC E. SHAW / REBECCA SALZER. Created by Judy Bauerlein and Marc E. Shaw, A Single Event mixes vignettes and narrative to illuminate some of the details, challenges, and repercussions of Alzheimer's disease. The audience witnesses the condition's effects on one woman and her family through sound, image, text and movement. While this subject matter is filled with sentiment, the performance unfolds imaginatively and less sentimentally, directly addressing the emotions and pain inherent in this terrible disease without languishing there. Highways Performance Space : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Murray Meyer's: It's Criminal! The Comedy! - Getting People Off & Other Legal FantasiesCriminal Defense Attorney Murray Meyers' idiosyncratic travelogue through the criminal justice system. IT'S CRIMINAL recounts Meyers' courtroom adventures with needy, sometimes dangerous clients, loony judges, sexy DA's, and even his own neuroses. Santa Monica Playhouse : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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The Jewish Heritage Tour, Hosted by Karie BibleExplore the lives and contributions of the Jewish residents interred at Hollywood Forever. This tour is only available on select Sundays and includes a visit to the Beth Olam Mausoleum. Highlights include Garbo's agent, Charles Feldman, Mobster Bugsy Siegel, Academy Award-Winning screenwriter Michael Kanin (Woman of the Year), The Ritz Brothers and the Anne Frank Memorial. Hollywood Forever Cemetery : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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ComedySportz LAIf you like Whose Line Is It Anyway?, then you'll love ComedySportz, a fun, fast-paced comedy show that's great for the whole family. Two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot. The audience votes for the winners, a referee calls the fouls and they even play the national anthem before each match. The National Comedy Theatre : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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Lecture Judge Bruguiere - Cooperation in the Fight against TerrorismTrans-Atlantic Cooperation in the Fight against Terrorism. A judge with an international reputation, Jean-Louis Bruguière is the High Representative of the European Union in the United States for the fight against financing of terrorism as part of the "Terrorism Finance Tracking Programme/ SWIFT". Until 2007, he was responsible for the supervision and coordination of the anti-terrorist section in Paris. Theatre Raymond Kabbaz : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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A Big, Gay, North Hollywood WeddingAs Joshua Weinberg and Brent Logan attempt to have a civil and respectable wedding...their loving friends and family get in the way. Be a part of this wedding ceremony and join them for the reception as you become one of the family! PROTESTORS WELCOME! Crown City Theater : North Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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The Zionist Conspiracy & TremendosaurThe Zionest Conspiracy is a two person improv show featuring WCT favorites and season improv veterans; Sean Copeland an dAbby Schachner. Tremendosaur (Justin Michael and Jacob Reed) present a collection of new live and video sketches that you may or may not enjoy. M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Ryan James' Ponies - M.i.'s Westside Comedy TheaterThe New comedy performance collective in Los Angeles, Ryan James' Ponies, has just developed an innovative new show format weaving together Stand-up, Video and Improvisation with the most important element of all; You the Audience's Participation! M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Falcon Nye Live - A Mild to Moderately Offensive Sketch ShowBad ass duo Sitara Falcon and Chris Nye return in their long-running, always-funny, mild to moderately-offensive sketch comedy show of parody and original characters and over the top guy's guy humor. M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Abraham Lincoln's Big Gay Valentine Bash - A Benefit For HighwaysHost Ian MacKinnon and guests The Nellie Olesons, Mas, DeadLee, Dorian Wood, Jose Reynoso, Tyler Dalay, Drew Droege + more celebrate our first gay president with works about love, sex, and romance. Special appearance by nude, lap dancing Abraham Lincoln. Highways Performance Space : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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LIMP - Live Improv Movie ProjectShot, scored, edited and screened live, a movie is created before the audience's eyes within the span of less than an hour. The movie features props provided by the audience, a title taken from the audience and even encourages audience participation. M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Tuskegee Experiment & NutrinoFor 40 years (1932-1972) the U.S. government deliberately deceived over 300 ill, black men in rural Alabama to use as test subjects to research the effects of their illness, the syphilis virus. They were given placebos and denied treatment until they died, as the most sought-after data came from their autopsies. This study is historically known as The Tuskegee Experiment. Not Funny. iO West Theatre : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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OC Roller Girls : Back Bay Bombshells vs. Huntington Beach HeartbreakersOC Roller Girls Roller Derby Presents Love Hurts pitting the Back Bay Bombshells against the Huntington Beach Heartbreakers. The Back Bay Bombshells roll like thunder through the streets of Southern California. Their war cry can rally the toughest troops as these sexy dames skate on a patriotic mission. Through stealthy jamming, major booty blocks and hip checks from hell, the Bombshells take no prisoners into battle against the tough and fearless HB Heartbreakers. The Rinks : Huntington Beach, CAdates available: |
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That Hoochie - A One-Woman Show"That Hootchie" is the story of Shavonda Thomas, a notorious "Hootchie" that has landed herself in anger management counseling and is forced to face herself and the results of her actions. All she knows is she is so sexy however it seems like she's got never-ending drama. You may think her story has nothing to do with you but you'd be surprised how close to home "That Hootchie" really is. Write Act Repertory Theatre : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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Orson Bean in Noel Coward's - A Song at TwilightNoel Coward's farewell to the stage, A Song at Twilight, directed by James Glossman opens on January 17 and starrs Broadway, film and television actor Orson Bean who teams up with L.A. Drama Critics Circle award-winning actresses Alley Mills and Laura O'Brien in Coward's final and what many consider one of his finest pieces of work, A SONG AT TWILIGHT. Odyssey Theatre : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Freedom Snatch + Husands & PimpsThe improv and sketch comedy powerhouse that just completed a 46 week long nation wide record-breaking cagematch run at the legendary I.O.West theatre. A documentary titled A Laughing Matter was made about us as we chased down history and kicked her ass. iO West Theater : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Flesh and Blood X 2In Johnny 2.0 + Clive Barker's Crucio, one man's mental exploration of his body and the origins of his thoughts reveals the perversion, decadence, lust and anger encoded in the cycle of life. Highways Performance Space : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Advance Harold Level 7 Grad Show - Marco! Polo!iO Seniors stun you with their Harold hijinks under the group name: Marco! Polo! Taught and coached by David Hill featuring Adam Bowers, Chris Fontakis, Silvana Gargione, Hep Jamieson, Erin Keegan, Chris Littler, Alexander Lusk, Brandy McKay, Zach Pizza, Deidre Scott, Chris Stathis and Shondalia White iO West Theatre : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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iO Rep PresentsThe iO Repertory is back again with their next incredible form: "The Subject". In this form (making it's west coast premiere), one member of the group becomes The Subject and, based on a suggestion from the audience, the rest of the iO Repertory ensemble takes us on a tour of The Subject's mind and life. iO West Theater : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Assimilation, Dorcas Roman Dance Theatre (DRDT)Dorcas Roman Dance Theatre (DRDT) presents Assimilation, an exploration of the notion of assimilation or absorption as a social, cultural, mental, racial and economic phenomena. Highways Performance Space : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Afro Funke' Fundraiser : March Forth Kenya Kids with Pato Banton Live!This special edition of your WEEKLY FUNK INVOCATION, Afro Funke', presents the legendary Reggae toaster, singer Pato Banton live. The special evening is in benefit of the "March Forth Kenya Kids," a non-profit organization working with children in Kenya to help give them a positive path in life and skills to survive. Positive vibrations and great music abound! Let's all represent. Zanzibar : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Hollywood Fight Club Presents Forever FosseSOLD OUT SHOWS!! BROUGHT BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! One of Hollywood Fight Club Theater's staple shows. Forever Fosse is Forever Fabulous. In a night full of sin, sex and delicious debauchery you will be transferred to a time when woman were woman and men were men. When being a Gangster had cache and crimes of passion resulted in celebrity headlines. A sexy night of murder, madness and mayhem... HFC Theater : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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Quickies Too - Scenes from A BarYou thought things got crazy in the bedroom? Imagine what could happen in a bar! Another round of silly, sexy, and seriously funny ten-minute plays are on the way. Whitefire Theatre : Sherman Oaks, CAdates available: |
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Circus Welt : A World Premiere by Director, Pavel CernyIt is the year 1933. Hitler and his Nazis are starting a power grab in Germany. Among the artists and acrobats of Circus Welt, a small circus traveling in the south of Germany, are Jews, blacks, gays, and communists. They all hope that if they do not get involved, the storm will blow over. Will it? Whitefire Theatre : Sherman Oaks, CAdates available: |
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2010 Los Angeles Sake Festival - Taste, Learn, FeelThis isn't your parents sake tasting! The Los Angeles Sake Festival will be a hybrid of Las Vegas vibe and the largest sake tasting in Southern California. The festival will provide attendees with the opportunity to sip and sample over 100 brands of sake, learn about the basics of sake, drink from the shakers of renowned mixologists, and top it off with karaoke. Renaissance Hollywood Hotel : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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Just a Song at TwilightJUST A SONG AT TWILIGHT is an autobiographical play. The playwright's mother and her sister both became deaf in their early 20's, after having been hearing all their lives. The impact on the family had both serious and humorous moments with eventual positive results. Write Act Repertory Theatre : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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80s Prom Party @ The Music BoxGet the chance to relive your prom all over again. Come dressed to impress with your best taffeta dress or ruffled shirt, as this promises to be the best 80s prom you've ever attended. We'll be blasting Bon Jovi, Prince, Madonna, and Journey with the help of two 80s cover bands. Music Box @ Fonda Theatre : Hollywood , CAdates available: |
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The Amazing LA Race - Sightseeing Tour, Game & Scavenger HuntThe Amazing Los Angeles Race is a sightseeing tour...a game...a scavenger hunt. It's an immersive experience. It's, well, all of the above - and more! Whatever you call it, The Amazing Los Angeles Race is a brand new concept in sightseeing, and an utterly unique entry into the things-one-must-do while in Los Angeles. Participants solve puzzles and unlock clues that take them to some of LA's most notable sights. Hollywood Bowl : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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St. Patrick's Day Festival - Dance : Drink : FeastTraditionally a religious holiday in Ireland, St. Patrick's Day has since become a day of honoring St. Patrick with a day of mass, drinking, dancing and feasting. From the parades in New York to the "greening" of the Chicago Rivers, this day has connected various cities, countries and people. Celebrated by many countries throughout the world, St. Patrick's Day has been transformed from a solely Irish celebration into a global practice of joy and festivities. Taglyan Complex : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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URBAN LEGENDS DEUX - Spoken Word & PoetryThis will not be your typical event but rather an experience ready to titillate, excite and provide the ultimate ear candy. Write Act Repertory's Producing Artistic Director John Lant is proud to announce the new home of the Premiere Spoken Word and Poetry Artists in Los Angeles showcased in, URBAN LEGENDS, part of the Book, Music and Lyrics Series in the heart of Hollywood. Write Act Repertory Theatre : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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Downtown Comedy Club Presents - Ernie G.Ernie G may be the hottest multi-talented, young Latino entertainer in the country today. He has been seen by millions of television viewers doing his comedy in shows such as Ed McMahon's "Next Big Star," Comedy Central's "Make Me Laugh," BET's "ComicView," Mun2's "Loco Comedy Jam," Galavision's "Funny is Funny!" & "Que Locos!." Downtown Comedy Club : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Patrick Ford's Comediaplex - M.i.'s Westside Comedy TheaterA night of comedy and multi-media humor featuring stand-up, video shorts and more! Hosted by Patrick Ford. Patrick took to the stage to do stand up comedy after enjoying a successful career as an entrepreneur and corporate executive producing interactive entertainment and video games. M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Strictly Social Presents N'DambiNu-Soul Magazine and Soul Union return once again with our signature monthly event of Eclectic Soul Fusion. It's STRICTLY SOCIAL on Wednesday February 17 featuring live performances by N'Dambi, Coultrain featuring I,ced, DJ Destroyer & DJ Myxzlplix. Little Temple : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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April Verch in ConcertExperiencing an April Verch show is like a hopping a supersonic freight train from an old lumber camp in Northern Ontario, across the wide open prairie, through the Appalachians, down the Mississippi to the Louisiana Bayou, across the sea to Brazil, France, the Scottish Highlands and back, with stops at Carnegie Hall. An April Verch concert is equal parts invigorating, surprising, heartbreaking, heartwarming, haunting, charming, thrilling, foot-stomping, faith-restoring, and smile-inducing - all in all, utterly unforgettable! Theatre Raymond Kabbaz : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Asylum Improv Jam with ImprovatoriumEvery Thursday starting at 8pm with short form by Improvatorium and artistic director Patrick Bristow, followed at 9:30pm with an open Jam. See performers from LA's top improv venues, plus students of all levels, as they present a free-wheeling long-form improv show. Theatre Asylum : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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The Young Artist Project @ La Mirada TheatreGoing on its 4th year, The Young Artist Project has become the premier event for young people in Southern California! This is the only project of its kind that puts 10 strangers together with just 14 days to create, produce, and present an evening of original theatre, music, dance, film, and much more. La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts : La Mirada, CAdates available: |
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April Fools - M.i.'s Westside Comedy TheaterApril's Fools is a comedy improvisation troupe of 14 eclectic and electric souls all concentrating on making people laugh. Just coming off their recent highly successful world tour throughout the South Bay area, Torrance, Hollywood, and Santa Monica, the Fools have entertained countless numbers of people (mainly because they forgot to keep track of the ticket receipts). M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Lewis Family Playhouse : CinderellaThe White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland suddenly arrives on the scene just as Gladys (the fairy godmother) is about to tell the story of Cinderella. But before he can get back to his own story, fast thinking Gladys decides she might be able to use a rabbit to help rescue Cinderella from her step mother. This witty and clever musical adaptation gives a delightful twist to the classic fable, and is sure to enchant children of all ages! Lewis Family Playhouse : Rancho Cucamonga, CAdates available: |
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Flypoet Spoken Word & Music ShowcaseDID YOU KNOW... that America's hottest ongoing spoken word event is located right here in Los Angeles? It goes down every month at the beautiful Savoy Entertainment Center In Inglewood! For a slice of the best performance poetry that the world has to offer and great live music, you don't want to miss this opportunity to bathe in the atmosphere and electricity as this rare collection of performance artists sets the stage on fire with energy and passion! The Savoy Entertainment Center : Inglewood, CAdates available: |
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The Ed Galvez Punk House @ M.i.'s Westside Comedy TheaterWeekly stand-up show hosted by Ed Galvez! Recently named by Variety as a top spot to scout talent in LA, we're committed to fostering a down-to-earth, supportive and professional environment for the talent we work with, and also to creating opportunities for our community of performers to gain exposure and further their careers. M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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KRS-OneKRS-One is back. But never left. The legendary Blastmaster rapper is coming to take control of the Roxy Theatre on February 19th no doubt equipped with philosophies, teachings, beats and rhymes for infinite days. If you have never had the opportunity to see KRS-One perform live, make sure you catch hip hop history in the making. The Roxy Theatre : West Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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Pacific Serenades - To Youth! To Wisdom! (UCLA)Pacific Serenades promotes new chamber music by commissioning new chamber works and presenting them alongside standard repertoire in intimate venues, focusing on Southern California musicians. Pacific Serenades begins its 24th season presenting music by Bartok and Brahms, plus the world premiere of Quintessence, a new work by film composer Jeff Kryka. UCLA Faculty Center : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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ComedySportz Kidz, Laughed with Your kid lately?ComedySportz Kidz is created just for our youngest fans and their families! We know kids, and we know how to make them laugh! This unique improv comedy show is designed especially for them. The National Comedy Theatre : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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On The Air - An Original Murder Mystery Musical ComedyTune in to the golden age of Radio in Hollywood, 1939, filled with Drama, Music, Comedy, and Murder. That's right...MURDER! The top-rated show in the land is "Dark 'Til Morning" starring drunk classical stage actor, Walter Wicks, and overweight former starlet, Deirdra Banks. But things start to go awry when Walter is killed in the middle of a live broadcast and the sleazy money-grubbing station manager, Manny Lowmax, has a plan to cover it up... Whitefire Theatre : Sherman Oaks, CAdates available: |
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Quick Culture: Museum Tour for Kids at LACMASometimes an art museum visit can seem boring to a child, but not with Quick Culture. We transform the overwhelming museum experience into an entertaining artistic journey. We engage children in interactive conversations about how to look at and what to look for directly from a variety of artworks. This one-hour museum tour is designed for kids ages 6-12. LA County Museum of Art : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Pilates Studio City Nia Dance & Movement ClassNIA is a powerful cardiovascular workout that blends dance, martial arts & healing arts to allow the athlete, dancer, child and warrior within to expressively emerge. NIA was created to be experienced in bare feet and is based on a whole body-centered approach that integrates the wisdom of the body, mind, emotions, & spirit. pilates studio city : noho, CAdates available: |
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Spoken FunkSpoken Funk! Where POETRY and COMEDY meet! Spoken Funk fuses today's funniest comedians with the world's most talented spoken word poets. Spoken Funk has quickly become the "hot spot" for Southern California's eclectic social scene. At any show the audience will include spoken word poetry fanatics, up and coming comics, and Los Angeles' elite movers and shakers. Whether young, grown, Black, White, rich, or poor, Spoken Funk is the place to be! MBar : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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Bricklayers With a Sense of Humor, ARIANNE HOFFMAN + A GROUP OF MOVERSIn the day to day there are continuous pulls and pushes of power at play. But we don't see them. These dances are a collection of movement scores that embody and make analogies to political processes, both in our collective experience and as they unfold in the studio. With sound score by Douglas Wadle. Highways Performance Space : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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The Coffee Club - A Look Into the World of Mental Health"The Coffee Club" is an original full-length one-act play that investigates the dynamic between clients at a group therapy session. The relationships unfold as a group of 9 individuals arrive for a scheduled therapy session only to find that the psychiatrist is late. With limited insight into the lives of their fellow members, they now find the ability to help each other in ways they never imagined, all in the absence of the group leader. Write Act Repertory Theatre : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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Rag Dolls Burlesque Presents The Windy Thrills ShowThe Rag Dolls are still going strong with their unique, timeless approach to old time vaudeville and burlesque. Le Spectacle Des Frissons Venteux is their next steamy offering to be performed at Aura Nightclub and not to be missed. Aura Nightclub : Studio City, CAdates available: |
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Celadine - West Coast PremiereCeladine, a fiercely intelligent woman, becomes entangled in a lively, lusty tale of espionage and mistaken identity in 17th century London. It's a free-spirited romp involving a king in disguise, a mischievous maidservant, a playwright in mourning, a tailor who can't speak, and a mysterious actor who may be more dangerous than he seems. This bawdy, sexy comedy comes complete with spying, swordfighting - and crossdressing. The Colony Theatre : Burbank, CAdates available: |
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ComedySportz LA : U-sical - The Improvised Musical About YouU-sical is a full-length, improvised musical based on the life of an audience member! Audience members volunteer stories at the top of the show. Everybody votes for their favorite and we interview the winning storyteller. The National Comedy Theatre : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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The Armando Show - Live At iO West TheaterThe Armando Show is an hour-long improvised comedy show inspired by an audience suggestion, which the celebrity hosts interpret through a personal and truthful improvised monologue. Inspired by that monologue, a cast composed of veteran Chicago and Los Angeles alumni perform scenes that, in turn, inspire a response from Armando. This propels hilarious interchanges between Armando's monologues and the company's scenes. iO West Theatre : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Downtown Comedy Club Presents - Vicki Barbolak, Eleanor Kerrigan, Brian Holtzman, Cynthia LevinThe 2007 Winner of Nickelodeon's "Funniest Mom In America" hosted by Rosanne Barr is now touring major venues across America in her All Girl Comedy Show. A modern version of Phyllis Diller and Totie Fields, Vicki Barbolak had been called the next Major Headliner to carry on their legendary 'Live In Concert' shows. Downtown Comedy Club : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Ultimate X-ecution - Live @ iO West TheaterThe Search for LA’s Best Improvisor. iO and Ultimate Improv are putting together a city-wide improv tournament for the Networks. It is a 15 week show that is structured like American Idol. Each week the improvisors will perform in front of three judges for an hour and at the end of the show one person is eliminated until 1 performer remains. That performer will win $500 and meetings with the heads of casting from NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX. iO West Theater : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Sharpo! Murder Mystery Dinner at 94th Aero SquadronCrime Scene Dinner Theater, San Fernando Valley Saturday Night. Frame your dinner guests! Sharpo! Murder Mystery Dinner Show at the 94th Aero Squadron combines an elegant fine dining experience with our highly acclaimed interactive mystery adventure. Our Crime Scene Theater is set in this amazing venue designed to look like a WW I French Farmhouse. 94th Aero Squadron : Van Nuys, CAdates available: |
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An Oak TreeA father loses his daughter to a car. Nothing now is what it is. The man who was driving the car is a stage hypnotist who has lost the power of suggestion. For him, everything now is exactly what it is. For the first time sincethe accident, these two men meet when the Father volunteers for the Hypnotist's act.In this remarkable play for two actors, the Father is played by a different actor at each performance. Odyssey Theatre : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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The Bluest Eye, based on the Toni Morrison NovelNobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye is a story about the tragic life of a young black girl in 1940's Ohio. Eleven-year-old Pecola Breedlove wants nothing more than to be loved by her family and schoolmates. Instead, she faces constant ridicule and abuse. She blames her dark skin and prays for blue eyes, sure that love will follow. La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts : La Mirada, CAdates available: |