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Presents
The Barber of Seville
by Rossini. Handsome Count Almaviva is deliriously in love with the ravishing young Rosina, a ward of pompous, old Doctor Bartolo, who is determined to marry her himself. Seville's resourceful barber, Figaro, comes to the rescue with nonstop mischief designed to distract and deceive. Rossini's razor-sharp wit glints through every scene in this riotous romantic comedy. This colorful production, direct from Madrid, Spain, has audiences laughing and the critics raving!
"ROSSINI�S POPULAR OPERA IS FOR EVERYONE! The spirit is light. The pratfalls are plentiful. The jokes are many." � Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times BUY TICKETS NOW |
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Twas the Night Before New Year's Eve
The Hollywood Improv : Los Angeles 'Twas the Night Before New Years Eve We could not afford a plane ticket home and neither could you... This show is for people stuck in town, those who can not stand their family for one more night, and couples who don't like talking to each other anymore. The Improv is a great way to warm up for New Years Eve... so join us! Anyone in need of a awesome night of laughter at the end of 2009!!! Dates Available: Wednesday, December 30 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $14.00 OUR PRICE : FREE |
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Ian Bagg Presents
The Hollywood Improv : Los Angeles Ian Bagg has made several appearances on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", HBO's "Louie Anderson's Comedy Showcase" and "Doctor Katz" on Comedy Central. He was also invited and performed at the Aspen Comedy Arts Festival and Montreal Just for Laughs. Dates Available: Tuesday, December 22 @ 10:00 PM FULL PRICE : $14.00 OUR PRICE : FREE |
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Sex, Stand-Up & Rock N Roll with Phil Varone
The Hollywood Improv : Los Angeles Phil Varone is an accomplished drummer, music producer and songwriter best known for his work with the bands Saigon Kick and Skid Row. After leaving the music business in 2004, Phil pursued his passion for comedy and performing by creating and hosting the wildly popular " Sex Stand Up And Rock And Roll Show". The Sex Stand Up And Rock And Roll show is unique as It offers a combination of music, sex and edge of your seat comedy. Dates Available: Thursday, December 10 @ 10:00 PM FULL PRICE : $15.00 OUR PRICE : FREE |
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Margaret Smith: Writer & Producer for The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Downtown Comedy Club : Los Angeles Margaret Smith is a six-time Emmy Award winning standup comic, actor, writer and producer, originally from suburban Illinois. Known for her deadpan and often acerbic delivery, Smith was a writer and producer for The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Margaret Smith is a one-of-a-kind comedian. Her off-kilter worldview and dry-as-dust delivery is fresh and real in a world of grinning comedy clones. My favorite Margaret Smith-ism goes something like "I saw my mother today. (long pause) It's okay, she didn't see me." Dates Available: Friday, December 18 @ 9:00 PM Saturday, December 19 @ 9:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : FREE |
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The Young Artist Project @ La Mirada Theatre
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts : La Mirada Going 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. Dates Available: Saturday, August 07 @ 7:00 PM FULL PRICE : $20.00 OUR PRICE : FREE |
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Mercy Warren's Tea @ The Odyssey Theatre
Odyssey Theatre : West Los Angeles John Stark presents an Odyssey Theatre Guest Production of Mercy Warren's Tea by Jovanka Bach. "Startling revelations from the daughters of the American Revolution" -- Best Drama (American Public Radio) Dates Available: Thursday, December 10 @ 8:00 PM Friday, December 11 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, December 12 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $18.00 OUR PRICE : FREE |
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John McCutcheon - Folk Musics Renaissance Man
Encino Community Center : Encino John McCutcheon is America's balladeer. His songs sing of the nation's heritage. His words channel the conscience of our people into streams of poetry and melody. He writes about subjects small and great, from a child's haircut to freedom and human dignity - issues equally eternal and enduring. Think of McCutcheon as an incarnation of Pete Seeger and Mr. Rogers, Will Rogers and Bruce Springsteen, and above all Everyman, righteously passionate and impishly playful, blessed with gifts as a songwriter, historian, musician and storyteller. Dates Available: Friday, January 08 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $22.00 - $30.00 OUR PRICE : $11.00 - $15.00 |
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80s Festivus Party @ The V Lounge
V Lounge : Santa Monica Happy Festivus everyone! Festivus for the rest of us!! The original holiday includes novel practices such as the "Airing of Grievances", in which each person tells everyone else all the ways they have disappointed him or her over the past year. Also, after the Festivus meal, the "Feats of Strength" are performed, involving wrestling the head of the household to the floor, with the holiday ending only if the head of the household is actually pinned. Dates Available: Thursday, December 10 @ 10:00 PM FULL PRICE : $30.00 OUR PRICE : $15.00 |
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L.A. Theatre Works : Crumbs From the Table of Joy
Skirball Cultural Center : Los Angeles From the pen of the winner of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Drama! Recently widowed Godfrey is under the spell of Sweet Father Divine, while his teen daughters, Ernestine and Ermina, immerse themselves in the illusions of Hollywood to escape the realities of racial prejudice in 1950's Brooklyn. But things change quickly when free-spirited Aunt Lily shows up! Dates Available: Wednesday, December 09 @ 8:00 PM Thursday, December 10 @ 8:00 PM Friday, December 11 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $36.00 - $48.00 OUR PRICE : $18.00 - $24.00 |
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Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra: Bel Canto
The Alex Theatre : Glendale Four years ago, lyric coloratura Laura Claycomb wowed Los Angeles audiences as Zerbinetta in Ariadne auf Naxos. Now she brings her delicacy, refinement and theatricality to LACO in a program that culminates in her show-stopping interpretation of the Strauss aria. Meet Derek Bermel as he begins a three-year tenure as the Orchestra�s composer-in-residence. Dates Available: Saturday, December 12 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $50.00 OUR PRICE : $25.00 |
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Victory Variety Hour Burlesque Presents WRAP IT UP!
Bordello Bar : Los Angeles Victory Variety Hour presents WRAP IT UP! It�s a very WRONG Xmas indeed. Victory Variety Hour is LA�s �high-fallutin� low-brow� variety is in the final two shows, and last show of 2009, and we�re going out with all-star cast. Dates Available: Wednesday, December 09 @ 9:30 PM FULL PRICE : $15.00 OUR PRICE : $7.50 |
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'J'arrive' - A Theatrical Interpretation of Jacques Brel Songs
Theatre Raymond Kabbaz : Los Angeles Aurelien Kairo "J'arrive" is a theatrical interpretation of Jacques Brel songs, full of humor and emotion. A passionate one man show that brings Hip Hop in an unexpected place and gives a new life to Jacque Brel songs. With the support of the Consulate General of Belgium in Los Angeles. Dates Available: Wednesday, December 09 @ 7:30 PM FULL PRICE : $35.00 OUR PRICE : $17.50 |
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Latino Theater Company Presents La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels : Los Angeles La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin, is a simple story of an indian peasant's vision of the Virgin Mary that has become a theatrical cornerstone at Our Lady of Angels Cathedral for years. This profoundly moving show taps into out universal foundation of faith, love and perseverance. Dates Available: Thursday, December 10 @ 7:30 PM Friday, December 11 @ 7:30 PM FULL PRICE : $35.00 OUR PRICE : $17.50 |
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Odyssey Theatre Ensemble Presents: LA POSADA MAGICA
Odyssey Theatre : Los Angeles Performed in English with a Latin beat, this enchanting musical play blends the traditions of Mexican street theatre and Latin jazz featuring world class musician MARCOS LOYA and a funny, dark and touching script by renowned playwright OCTAVIO SOLIS about the Christmas spirit lost, then found. Dates Available: Thursday, December 10 @ 8:00 PM Friday, December 11 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, December 12 @ 2:00 PM FULL PRICE : $30.00 OUR PRICE : $15.00 |
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LA Opera Presents The Barber of Seville by Rossini
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion : Los Angeles Handsome Count Almaviva is deliriously in love with the ravishing young Rosina, a ward of pompous, old Doctor Bartolo, who is determined to marry her himself. Seville's resourceful barber, Figaro, comes to the rescue with nonstop mischief designed to distract and deceive. Rossini's razor-sharp wit glints through every scene in this riotous romantic comedy. This colorful production, direct from Madrid, Spain, has audiences laughing and the critics raving! Dates Available: Saturday, December 12 @ 12:00 PM Saturday, December 19 @ 1:00 PM FULL PRICE : $74.00 - $200.00 OUR PRICE : $37.00 - $100.00 |
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Afro Funke' WEEKLY FUNK INVOCATION + NOHEA SOUL
Zanzibar : Santa Monica Another edition of WEEKLY FUNK INVOCATION delivering the sonic rhythms of the wonderful Afro Funke' Sound System once again with KCRW's own, DJ Jeremy Sole, Glenn Red and Rocky Dawuni with dance by NOHEA SOUL and live painting by STEVEN LOPEZ Dates Available: Thursday, December 10 @ 9:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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The Golden Gays (A Musical Spoof) - Live in PALM SPRINGS
Temple Isaiah Pavilion : Palm Springs Four nut jobs and their crackpot therapist come up with a plan to break their obsession with a popular 90s sitcom, to live life as they did in Miami. Along the way they perform parodies of some of the great musicals and pay tribute to the actors and writers who made GG and so many other shows great. Dates Available: Friday, February 05 @ 9:00 PM Saturday, February 06 @ 8:00 PM Sunday, February 07 @ 3:00 PM FULL PRICE : $37.50 OUR PRICE : $18.75 |
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TREE - An Ovation Recommended Play from Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA
Inside the Ford : Los Angeles Three generations divided by race, culture and time connect when a white Southern woman discovers old love letters leading her to an African American half-brother. As America debates whether the election of Barack Obama has rendered our nation "post-racial," Hebert's provocative, poetic and powerfully moving new play asks: How can we move past racial differences and find a common language? Dates Available: Wednesday, December 09 @ 8:00 PM Thursday, December 10 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $20.00 OUR PRICE : $10.00 |
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Extinction, A World Premiere From Red Dog Squadron
Elephant Space Theatre : Hollywood The world premiere of a darkly funny drama exploring the evolution of friendships - and the lengths to which we go to save them from falling into extinction. Dates Available: Friday, December 11 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, December 12 @ 8:00 PM Sunday, December 13 @ 7:00 PM FULL PRICE : $18.00 OUR PRICE : $9.00 |
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THE WANTING (Moxy Phinx) @ Highways
Highways Performance Space : Santa Monica moxy phinx is the alter ego of Katrina Lenk, a fearless actor/vocalist who recently received an L.A. Weekly and Garland Award for her performance in the title role of "Lovelace: A Rock Opera" at The Hayworth Theater. Dates Available: Sunday, December 13 @ 7:30 PM FULL PRICE : $20.00 OUR PRICE : $10.00 |
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It's A Wonderful Life - Performed Onstage as a Live Radio Show!
Attic Theatre & Film Center : Los Angeles The ATTIC presents to Los Angeles audiences this holiday season the Christmas classic, It's A Wonderful Life. The show will be performed as a Live Radio Show using 12 actors (playing 78 different roles), microphones, and live sound effects. The script is based on the classic film by Frank Capra that recalls another time of hardship, foreclosures, and unemployment in this country. But by using the medium of radio, the talented cast of the ATTIC presents a story of warmth, caring and goodwill to our fellow man. Dates Available: Thursday, December 10 @ 8:00 PM Friday, December 11 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, December 12 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $15.00 OUR PRICE : $7.50 |
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Comedian Tom Clark @ Hollywood Improv
The Hollywood Improv : Los Angeles Originally from Milwaukee and currently living in Los Angeles, Tom Clark is the ultimate fish out of water. His act deals with him trying to be a nice guy in a not-so-nice world. From the people who use those annoying "air quotes" to the guy whose been calling you the wrong name for the last six months, Tom has his own unique way of handling the situation. Dates Available: Saturday, December 12 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, December 12 @ 10:00 PM FULL PRICE : $20.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Whitefire Theatre Presents: WINTER TALES - A Celebration of Holiday Stories
Whitefire Theatre : Sherman Oaks Winter Tales returns to the Whitefire Theatre for its third year. An evening celebrating holiday spoken word, Winter Tales is based on the short stories of EE Cummings, Robert Frost, E. B. White and many others. Dates Available: Sunday, December 13 @ 7:00 PM Sunday, December 20 @ 7:00 PM FULL PRICE : $20.00 OUR PRICE : $10.00 |
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Molly Sweeney
Son of Semele Theatre : Los Angeles The award-winning Irish playwright's drama about what it means to see is re-envisioned in a new Los Angeles production by the Oasis Theater Company at Son of Semele Theatre. Drawing from Oliver Sack's case history entitled, "To See and Not See," Molly Sweeney by Brian Friel examines questions of sight and what it really means to see. Dates Available: Friday, December 11 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, December 12 @ 8:00 PM Sunday, December 13 @ 3:00 PM FULL PRICE : $20.00 OUR PRICE : $10.00 |
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Nibbler - A Comedy About The Horrrors Of Youth
Theatre of NOTE : Hollywood It's the summer of 1992 in the suburban hell of Medford, New Jersey. Five teenagers come to terms with impending adulthood, and find their lives changed by a mysterious visitor from another world. A dark comedy about that time when everything and nothing seem possible. Dates Available: Friday, December 11 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, December 12 @ 8:00 PM Sunday, December 13 @ 7:00 PM FULL PRICE : $22.00 OUR PRICE : $11.00 |
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Morrie and Myra Bernstein Present: Christmas! (Featuring Hanukkah)
National Comedy Theater : Hollywood ComedySportz is pleased to announce that we've come up with a holiday show guaranteed to make anyone happy. Perennial variety show hosts Morrie and Myra Bernstein are back, despite their recent divorce, to host our holiday follies. Music comedy and guest stars in a celebration of the holidays...all of 'em. Dates Available: Saturday, December 12 @ 10:30 PM Saturday, December 19 @ 10:30 PM Wednesday, December 23 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $17.00 OUR PRICE : $8.50 |
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The Blood and Thunder Holiday Social
Moving Arts : Los Angeles Join us Saturday the 12th for an exciting performance of BLOOD AND THUNDER and our special after-party! Celebrate the Holidays in the spirit of New Orleans: Pushing through the hard times, Resolved to have a good time. Dates Available: Saturday, December 12 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $25.00 OUR PRICE : $12.50 |
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Murder Mystery Dinner at El Cid
El Cid : Los Angeles Armed 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. Dates Available: Saturday, December 26 @ 8:00 PM Friday, January 08 @ 8:00 PM Friday, January 15 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $55.00 OUR PRICE : $33.00 |
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Late Night Murder Mystery Show at El Cid
El Cid : Los Angeles Armed 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. Dates Available: Friday, December 11 @ 10:30 PM FULL PRICE : $40.00 OUR PRICE : $24.00 |
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Comedian Bryan Callen @ Hollywood Improv
The Hollywood Improv : Los Angeles After spending the first 14 years of his life overseas in countries like India, Pakistan, Greece and Lebanon, Callen finally moved to the USA. He went to high school in Massachusetts and earned his BA in History at American University in Washington D.C. Callen made his television debut as a series regular on Mad TV and the HBO prison series Oz. Dates Available: Saturday, December 19 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, December 19 @ 10:00 PM FULL PRICE : $20.00 OUR PRICE : $10.00 |
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Punch You In The Face Big - Stand Up Mixed with Short Comedy Films
M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica Punch You In The Face Big is a show where great stand up is mixed in with great short comedy films to make a super great show where you'll be laughing so hard that it'll be like getting punched in the face... well obviously, BIG! Dates Available: Saturday, December 12 @ 11:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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The Golden Gays (A Musical Spoof) - Los Angeles
Meta Theatre : Los Angeles Four nut jobs and their crackpot therapist come up with a plan to break their obsession with a popular 90s sitcom, to live life as they did in Miami. Along the way they perform parodies of some of the great musicals and pay tribute to the actors and writers who made GG and so many other shows great. Dates Available: Friday, January 22 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, January 23 @ 8:00 PM Sunday, January 24 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $30.00 OUR PRICE : $15.00 |
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Delicious Moments with Brian & Ithamar
iO West Theater : Los Angeles Second City and IO Alums, Ithamar Enriquez and Brian Shortall improv the fun out of you. (Film and TV credits include: Punk�d, Better Off Ted, In Treatment, SuperNews!, Reality Hell, Miss Congeniality II, The Promotion, Gifted Hands and Live! With Regis and Kelly) Delicious. Dates Available: Tuesday, December 29 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Those Who Oppose Us Will Stand Knee Deep in the Blood of Their Children + Christmas Family Tradition
iO West Theater : Los Angeles Christmas time is here! The one thing that Charlie Brown forgot to mention is the fact that we have to spend it with our families. All families have holiday traditions, and some of them are as crazy as the family. Come celebrate this joyous time of year by watching another family enact your traditions. Only this family won�t drive you insane. Dates Available: Tuesday, December 15 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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The Artists + Victor's Secret
iO West Theater : Los Angeles Kit Pongetti and Jean Villepique are The Artists. What�s this show? Well it�s soft rock songs you grew up with, covered by real voice artists. Really. They mean it. The Bee Gees, Stephen Bishop, even Queen. Purple uniforms. It�s very serious. Harmonies that will melt your socks off. Dates Available: Monday, December 14 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Husbands & Pimps
iO West Theatre : Los Angeles When ladies play all the male characters, they are sure to turn them into... husbands and pimps. Dates Available: Saturday, December 26 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Barinholtz Brothers Comedy Blitz
iO West Theatre : Los Angeles The two best looking well-mannered brothers, Ike and Jon Barinholtz present Barinholtz Brothers Comedy Blitz starring Ike and Jon Barinholtz, Josh Meyers, Joe Canale and MADtv's Jordan Peele. Dates Available: Thursday, December 17 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Strictly Social with Jazzy & Trizonna Album Release
Little Temple : Los Angeles Nu-Soul Magazine and Soul Union return once again with our signature monthly event of Eclectic Soul Fusion. It's STRICTLY SOCIAL on Wednesday December 16, 2009! Featuring live performances JAZZY, TRIZONNA MCCLENDON, KARTWRIGHT and special guest DJ KIILU GRAND. Dates Available: Wednesday, December 16 @ 10:30 PM FULL PRICE : $8.00 OUR PRICE : $4.00 |
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Margaret Smith: Writer & Producer for The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Downtown Comedy Club : Los Angeles Margaret Smith is a six-time Emmy Award winning standup comic, actor, writer and producer, originally from suburban Illinois. Known for her deadpan and often acerbic delivery, Smith was a writer and producer for The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Margaret Smith is a one-of-a-kind comedian. Her off-kilter worldview and dry-as-dust delivery is fresh and real in a world of grinning comedy clones. My favorite Margaret Smith-ism goes something like "I saw my mother today. (long pause) It's okay, she didn't see me." Dates Available: Friday, December 18 @ 9:00 PM Saturday, December 19 @ 9:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : FREE |
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Afro Funke' Live : DJ Carlos Nino & Members of Build An Ark Live
Zanzibar : Santa Monica This edition of AFRO FUNKE' Live presents DJ Carlos Nino and members of the cosmic soul ensemble, Build An Ark performing live. Joining him will be your favorite weekly crew, AFRO FUNKE' MASSIVE along with dance performed by TISHA MARINA. A whole lot of bang for not a lot of buck. Dates Available: Thursday, December 17 @ 9:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Blood and Thunder - The World Premiere Play (NOW EXTENDED)
Moving Arts : Los Angeles New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina. The levees break, forcing an unlikely reunion. Trapped by the rising flood waters, two men are forced to confront their painful past. Dates Available: Friday, December 11 @ 8:00 PM Friday, December 18 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, December 19 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $18.00 OUR PRICE : $9.00 |
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Chris And Tami - Straight outta Austin!
M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica Chris and Tami have been improvising together for years and have performed in almost every major improv festival in the country. They've toured the country twice, appeared on Comedy Central and played a major role in exploding the burgeoning Austin improv scene. Dates Available: Thursday, December 10 @ 9:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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The Salsa Box Studios : 2-Hour Beginner Mini Boot Camp
Westmor Studio : Los Angeles If you are a busy individual who simply cannot commit to the usual 6 week sessions, the 2 hour Salsa Mini-Boot Camp is a perfect solution. A great way to fit learning salsa into your schedule available to beginners only. At camp, the student does not just learn a pattern but builds on a choreography thus cementing the movement. Dates Available: Saturday, December 12 @ 12:00 PM Saturday, January 09 @ 12:00 PM Saturday, January 16 @ 12:00 PM FULL PRICE : $30.00 OUR PRICE : $15.00 |
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The Salsa Box Studios : Salsa Boot Camp Sundays
Santa Fe Lofts : Los Angeles If 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. Dates Available: Sunday, December 13 @ 1:00 PM Sunday, January 10 @ 1:00 PM Sunday, January 24 @ 1:00 PM FULL PRICE : $60.00 OUR PRICE : $30.00 |
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The Young Artist Project @ La Mirada Theatre
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts : La Mirada Going 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. Dates Available: Saturday, August 07 @ 7:00 PM FULL PRICE : $20.00 OUR PRICE : FREE |
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The Bluest Eye, based on the Toni Morrison Novel
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts : La Mirada Nobel 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. Dates Available: Thursday, February 25 @ 7:00 PM FULL PRICE : $20.00 OUR PRICE : $10.00 |
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No Way to Treat a Lady @ La Mirada Theatre
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts : La Mirada A 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. Dates Available: Thursday, May 20 @ 7:00 PM FULL PRICE : $20.00 OUR PRICE : $10.00 |
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Marry, F***, or Kill
Avery Schrieber Theatre : North Hollywood The Pink Dinosaur cafe bears witness to four couples evolving and dissolving attractions and attachments. Arden has fallen for the alluring Jacqueline only neither of them is ready for the chemistry between them. Arden's business partner, Billy, has proposed to Lily. At first glance they appear to be the perfect couple, but both harbor desires they have not had the courage to confront. Dates Available: Friday, December 11 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, December 12 @ 8:00 PM Friday, December 18 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $20.00 OUR PRICE : $10.00 |
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Another Play of the Dead - Presented by Roadkill Productions
Psychic Visions Theatre : Los Angeles Another Play of the Dead honors the lives and memories of actual living souls by weaving together original stories in one-act form. The stories are both humorous and poignant and remind us all that life is eternal and in the face of grief that stops you in your tracks, the bravest thing you can do is step forward. Dates Available: Saturday, December 12 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $15.00 OUR PRICE : $7.50 |
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LIMP - Live Improv Movie Project
M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica Shot, 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. Dates Available: Friday, December 11 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Freedom Snatch + Husands & Pimps
iO West Theater : Los Angeles The 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. Dates Available: Saturday, December 12 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Pool Boy + The Duckie Boys
iO West Theater : Los Angeles Pool Boy was born in Van Nuys between an orange tree and a swimming pool. You provide a word, we provide 30 minutes of lightning fast comedy. Ohad Batton, Alton Clemente, Daniel Glickman, Scott Marshall, Joan Hawley McClain, Frank Muniz, Zack Smith and Jerry Wible Dates Available: Thursday, December 10 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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A Noise Within Presents Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment
A Noise Within : Glendale This thrilling new adaptation of a towering masterpiece--undertaken by three actors in 90 breathless minutes--explores the exquisite fragility of the mind. In a desperate quest to be redeemed for the perpetration of an unspeakable crime, brilliant Raskolnikov embodies humankind's eternal struggle between enlightened genius and the temptation of evil. Dates Available: Sunday, December 13 @ 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 16 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $40.00 OUR PRICE : $20.00 |
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The Princess And The Frog - LA Magazine's 'Best Children�s Theatre in Los Angeles'
Theatre West : Hollywood 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. Dates Available: Saturday, December 12 @ 1:00 PM Saturday, December 19 @ 1:00 PM Saturday, December 26 @ 1:00 PM FULL PRICE : $12.00 OUR PRICE : $6.00 |
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The Jewish Heritage Tour, Hosted by Karie Bible
Hollywood Forever Cemetery : Hollywood Explore 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. Dates Available: Sunday, February 28 @ 2:00 PM Sunday, March 28 @ 2:00 PM FULL PRICE : $12.00 OUR PRICE : $6.00 |
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A Big, Gay, North Hollywood Wedding
Crown City Theater : North Hollywood As 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! Dates Available: Friday, December 11 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, December 12 @ 8:00 PM Sunday, December 13 @ 2:00 PM FULL PRICE : $25.00 - $30.00 OUR PRICE : $12.50 - $15.00 |
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Mission IMPROVable - The Award-Winning Improv Show
M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica Mission 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! Dates Available: Friday, December 11 @ 10:00 PM Friday, December 18 @ 10:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Robey Theatre Company Presents The River Niger @ LATC
Los Angeles Theatre Center : Los Angeles Husband, father, house painter, and warrior poet Johnny Williams looks forward to his son Jeff's return as a navigator for the United States Air Force. But Johnny's pride in his son's achievement takes an uncharted turn when Jeff comes home and the family discovers the results of his education. Dates Available: Friday, December 11 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, December 12 @ 8:00 PM Sunday, December 13 @ 3:00 PM FULL PRICE : $30.00 OUR PRICE : $15.00 |
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Devils Night Drive In : Sid & Nancy (A Valentine's Day Affair)
Devils Night Drive In : Los Angeles Love Kills. What better way to spend a night with that special someone in your life than on top of a rooftop downtown taking in a screening of the infamous film, Sid & Nancy. Dates Available: Saturday, February 13 @ 6:30 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Devils Night Drive In : Donnie Darko
Devils Night Drive In : Los Angeles Donnie Darko is a thought-provoking, coveted cult classic. You don't want to miss this faithfully rendered head trip starring Frank The Bunny and Jake Gyllenhaal. Dates Available: Saturday, January 16 @ 6:30 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Devils Night Drive In : Gremlins (Family Friendly Night)
Devils Night Drive In : Los Angeles Come enjoy the best "Tiny monster" movie of all time with the family. Gizmo saves the day when gremlins go bad and get reptilian. Go Gizmo! Dates Available: Saturday, December 19 @ 6:30 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Mercy Warren's Tea @ The Odyssey Theatre
Odyssey Theatre : West Los Angeles John Stark presents an Odyssey Theatre Guest Production of Mercy Warren's Tea by Jovanka Bach. "Startling revelations from the daughters of the American Revolution" -- Best Drama (American Public Radio) Dates Available: Thursday, December 10 @ 8:00 PM Friday, December 11 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, December 12 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $18.00 OUR PRICE : FREE |
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Gun Show & Knights of Comedy @ M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater
M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica OK Corral, St. Valentine's Day Massacre, mere child's play when compared to this quick witted, fast acting improv troupe. You will be laughing so hard you will beg for the firing squad to put you out of your ecstasy. So strap yourself in and get your tickets to the GUN SHOW! Dates Available: Thursday, December 17 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Richmond's House of Comedy @ Hollywood Improv
The Hollywood Improv : Los Angeles Rising young comedy star Adam Richmond has gathered with his funny friends to put together one of the most high energy, explosively hysterical comedy show that you'll find in Hollywood...even Southern California...perhaps the world. Dates Available: Thursday, December 17 @ 10:00 PM FULL PRICE : $14.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Bay HilAREA with the Best of the Bay Area Comics @ Hollywood Improv
The Hollywood Improv : Los Angeles Comic Mike Uryga produces a night of comedy featuring some of the hottest comics that currently, or have had at one time, called the San Francisco Bay Area home. The San Francisco comedy circuit is known for it's no holds bar, nothing's taboo, check the political correctness at the door kind of humor that's produced some of the most popular comics in the business! Dates Available: Tuesday, December 15 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $14.00 OUR PRICE : $7.00 |
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Jimmy Pardo @ Hollywood Improv
The Hollywood Improv : Los Angeles Jimmy Pardo's comedy is so far ahead of its time it's gone full circle. Often misunderstood and classified as a classic comic because of his buttery delivery and stylish repertoire, Jimmy's act takes comedy to a whole new level. Dates Available: Friday, December 11 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $20.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Comedy Juice @ Hollywood Improv
The Hollywood Improv : Los Angeles One of the most famous comedy shows in the country, this always popular night could feature superstar regulars like Sarah Silverman, Dane Cook, Jeffrey Ross, Dave Attell, and Drew Carey alongside the best young comics in the country like Ben Gleib, Steve Byrne, Kyle Cease, Daniel Tosh, and Nick Thune. Dates Available: Wednesday, December 09 @ 10:00 PM Wednesday, December 16 @ 10:00 PM Wednesday, December 23 @ 10:00 PM FULL PRICE : $14.00 OUR PRICE : $7.00 |
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Mo' Betta Monday @ Hollywood Improv
The Hollywood Improv : Los Angeles For over a decade, SPIKE-DID-IT-EVENTS has proudly presented MO BETTA' MONDAYS ALL-STAR COMEDY JAM, featuring the hottest Urban comedians from all over the country. Comics regularly featured on Def Comedy Jam, BET, HBO, Showtime, and Comedy Central round out an always awesome line-up. Dates Available: Monday, December 14 @ 8:00 PM Monday, December 21 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $15.00 OUR PRICE : $7.50 |
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Kyle Dunnigan @ Hollywood Improv
The Hollywood Improv : Los Angeles Kyle was most recently seen on his own half-hour stand up special, "Comedy Central Presents Kyle Dunnigan". He was a series regular and writer on Fox Television's "Cedric The Entertainer Presents". Kyle played the part of Craig a.k.a. The Truckee River Killer on Comedy Central's "RENO 911" which he developed at the Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles. Dates Available: Friday, December 18 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $20.00 OUR PRICE : $10.00 |
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Richard Villa's Refried Fridays @ Hollywood Improv
The Hollywood Improv : Los Angeles Producer and host of "Refried Fridays", Richard Villa, never fails to entertain. In addition to his own brand of heavy-hitting comedy, he brings out the best up and coming talent! Dates Available: Friday, December 11 @ 10:00 PM FULL PRICE : $15.00 OUR PRICE : $7.50 |
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EAVESDROPPER: LA's Longest-Running Play
Actors Garden : Hollywood Check your shower curtain. EAVESDROPPER is an exciting snapshot of 21st Century American life as youth culture and TV culture set the background for a battle of the sexes. Winner of the Maggi Award for Best New Play, Eavesdropper is L.A.'s longest currently running play and the recipient of more than 40 rave reviews. Dates Available: Friday, December 18 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, December 19 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $22.00 OUR PRICE : $11.00 |
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80s Prom Party @ The Music Box
Music Box @ Fonda Theatre : Hollywood Get 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. Dates Available: Friday, February 26 @ 9:00 PM FULL PRICE : $30.00 OUR PRICE : $15.00 |
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Keith & Margo's Murder Mystery Dinner LA (Porterhouse)
The Porterhouse Bistro : Beverly Hills Since 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. Dates Available: Friday, December 11 @ 7:00 PM Thursday, December 17 @ 7:00 PM FULL PRICE : $68.00 OUR PRICE : $52.00 |
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Razowsky & Clifford + The Artists
iO West Theater : Los Angeles 2 improvisors. 2 genders. 2 chairs. Razowsky & Clifford is a 2 person improv show that is almost as refreshing as RC cola! An audience member decides where to place the chairs for the first scene and they�re off and running. During this half hour show Razowsky & Clifford visit multiple locations, characters and relationships, and in every scene only one thing is for sure � there will be 2 chairs. Dates Available: Monday, December 21 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Relationsh!t @ iO West Theater
iO West Theatre : Los Angeles RELATIONSH!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.* Dates Available: Friday, December 11 @ 8:00 PM Friday, December 18 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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Patrick Ford's Comediaplex - M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater
M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica A 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. Dates Available: Saturday, December 12 @ 9:30 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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iO All-Stars + iO-ld School
iO West Theater : Los Angeles The iO Allstar show is a collection of improvisers from each of the iO House Harold Teams. Randomly drawn, one player from each house team is placed on an Allstar squad. The teams are lead by two iO veterens who add their talents and play along with the two teams. It's a cagematch style brawl where the audience vote determines the winner of the coveted iO Allstar Trophy! Dates Available: Saturday, December 19 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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OC Roller Girls : Psycho Ex-Girlfriends vs. Back Bay Bombshells
Coast to Coast Hockey Center : Huntington Beach OC Roller Girls Roller Derby Present their 2010 SEASON OPENER, the Back Bay Bombshells vs. Psycho Ex-Girlfriends. 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 Psycho Ex-Girlfriends. Dates Available: Saturday, January 09 @ 7:00 PM FULL PRICE : $12.00 - $20.00 OUR PRICE : $6.00 - $10.00 |
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The Cemetery of The Stars Walking Tour, Hosted by Karie Bible
Hollywood Forever Cemetery : Hollywood At 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! Dates Available: Saturday, December 12 @ 12:00 PM Saturday, January 02 @ 12:00 PM Saturday, January 16 @ 12:00 PM FULL PRICE : $12.00 OUR PRICE : $6.00 |
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Keith & Margo's Murder Mystery Dinner LA
Matteo's Restaurant : Los Angeles Since 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. Dates Available: Thursday, December 10 @ 7:00 PM Friday, December 18 @ 7:00 PM Saturday, December 19 @ 7:00 PM FULL PRICE : $68.00 OUR PRICE : $52.00 |
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Flypoet Spoken Word & Music Showcase
The Savoy Entertainment Center : Inglewood DID 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! Dates Available: Wednesday, January 06 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $15.00 OUR PRICE : $7.50 |
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ComedySportz LA
The National Comedy Theatre : Hollywood If 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. Dates Available: Saturday, December 19 @ 10:30 PM Sunday, December 20 @ 7:00 PM FULL PRICE : $13.00 OUR PRICE : $6.00 |
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Quick Culture: Museum Tour for Kids at LACMA
LA County Museum of Art : Los Angeles Sometimes 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. Dates Available: Sunday, December 13 @ 12:00 PM FULL PRICE : $25.00 OUR PRICE : $12.50 |
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Spoken Funk
MBar : Hollywood Spoken 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! Dates Available: Sunday, December 20 @ 8:00 PM Sunday, January 17 @ 8:00 PM FULL PRICE : $15.00 OUR PRICE : $8.00 |
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The Waterbrains @ M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater
M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica Unpredictable 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. Dates Available: Friday, December 11 @ 9:00 PM Friday, December 18 @ 9:00 PM FULL PRICE : $10.00 OUR PRICE : $5.00 |
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The Ed Galvez Punk House @ M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater
M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica Weekly 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. Dates Available: Wednesday, December 09 @ 9:00 PM Wednesday, December 16 @ 9:00 PM Wednesday, December 23 @ 9:00 PM FULL PRICE : $8.00 OUR PRICE : $4.00 |
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Pilates Studio City - Mat Class
pilates studio city : noho Improve 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. Dates Available: Friday, December 11 @ 7:00 AM Saturday, December 12 @ 9:00 AM Monday, December 14 @ 12:30 PM FULL PRICE : $15.00 OUR PRICE : $7.00 |
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Pilates Studio City Nia Dance & Movement Class
pilates studio city : noho NIA 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. Dates Available: Thursday, December 10 @ 10:00 AM Saturday, December 12 @ 12:00 PM Thursday, December 17 @ 10:00 AM FULL PRICE : $15.00 OUR PRICE : $7.00 |
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