Movies & Alternative Cinema

Alternative cinema
American Cinematheque 6712 Hollywood Bl.
323-466-FILM www.egyptiantheatre.com
•Feb 13, 7:30pm Cinemascope/Anamorphic Shorts Tango Flush, Big Love, Kids, Gabriel, The Phoenix, Black Coffee, Great Falls, Horses on Mars. Discussion following with filmmakers Orlette Ruiz (Tango Flush), Leif Tilden (Big Love ) & Eric Anderson (Horses on Mars ).
•Feb 15 & 16 Patrick MacNee 80th Birthday Tribute In-Person
•Feb 17, Ain’t It Cool/American Cinematheque: sneak preview showcase
•Feb 22-March 10, Recent Spanish Cinema 2002
•Feb 22, 7:00pm Juana La Loca (Madness of Love), Fausto 5.0 (Faust)
•Feb 23, 5:00pm Opera Prima, Volaverunt, Torrente 2 - Mission In Marbella
•Feb 24, 4:00pm Visionarios (Visionaries), Belle Epoque
•Feb 27, 7:00pm Recent Spanish Shorts, Mas Pena Que Gloria (No Pain, No gain)


El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood Bl, 323-467-9545
•Feb 16, 10am Pollyanna

knitting factory
7021 Hollywood Blvd, Holly
•Feb 19, 7pm PennFest 2002 an emerging film and live music showcase, featuring 14 films and five bands from the Penn community.

LACMA Film Series
5905 Wilshire Bl 323-857-6010 www.lacma.org

Nuart 11272 Santa Monica Bl 310-478-6379

Silent Movie Theatre
611 N Fairfax 323-655-2520 www.silentmovietheatre.com
•Feb 14-17 8:00pm, Girl Shy starring Harold Lloyd; Sun matinees at 1:00pm & 4:00pm
•Feb 22-24, 8:00pm The Three Ages starring Buster Keaton

UCLA James Bridges Theatre
Melnitz Hall 310-206-FILM www.cinema.ucla.edu
•Feb 12, 7:30pm Picture Day, Miss Blindsight/The Wingwall Auditions, Half Past Autumn: The Life and Works of Gregory Autumn.
•Feb 14, 7:30 pm First Steps: Early efforts by Hollywood Directors, Salome.
•Feb 15, 7:30 pm Lambert & Company, Town Bloody Hall
•Feb 16, 7:30 pm Shake--Otis at Monterey, Jimi Plays Monterey
•Feb 17, 2:00pm Writing with Lightning: D.W. Griffith, Mary Ellen Bute, Busby Berkeley
•Feb 17, 7:00pm Jingle Bells, The War Room
•Feb 19, 7:30pm The First Freedom, The International, Of Civil Wrights and Wrongs: the Fred Korematsu Story.
•Feb 21, 7:30pm Picturing a Metropolis: NYC Unveiled
•Feb 23, 7:30pm A F***ing Miracle!: Revolutions in Technique and Form
• Feb 24, 2:00pm Cinema’s Secret Garden: The Amateur as Auteur
•Feb 24, 7:00pm The Devil’s Plaything: Fantastic Myths and Fairy Tales
•Feb 26, 7:30pm Look Back Don’t Look Back, The Ballad of Ramblin’ Jack
•Feb 28, 7:30pm Holiday Highlights, Teddy The Rough Rider, Wilson
art houses
•Landmark Cecchi Gori Fine Arts 8556 Wilshire Bl
310-652-1330
•Laemmle's Fairfax Cinema 7907 Beverly Bl
323-655-4010
•Laemmle's Grande Figueroa at Third St, LA 213-617-0268
•Laemmle's Music Hall 9036 Wilshire Bl 310-274-6869
•Laemmle's Royal 11523 Santa Monica Bl 310-477-5581
•Laemmle's Sunset 5 8000 Sunset Bl 323-848-3500
•Laemmle's Town Center 5 17200 Ventura Bl
818-981-9811
•Landmark's Westside Pavilion 10800 Pico Bl
310-475-0202

Spoken Word/Lit

•Chrissie Blaze signing Workout for the Soul: 8 Steps to Inner Fitness; Fri Feb 15, 12noon Waldenbooks 700 W 7th St, LA 213-624-5137; Tue Feb 19, 7:30pm Barnes & Noble 731 N San Fernando Bl, Burb 818-558-1383; Sat Feb 23, 11am Bookstar 12136 Ventura Bl, Stud Cit 818-505-9528.
•barnes & noble presents: Christina Starr signs Sarah Glory; Feb 16; 1pm; Women’s Reading Group discusses Girl Talk by Julianna Baggot; Feb 20; 7:30pm; Lysa Moskowitz-Mateu shares her extraordinary insights into the spirit world; Feb 21; 7:30pm; Open Mic Poetry Feb 22; 8pm; Children’s Story Time Feb 14-28; 7pm Thurs & 11am Sat; Barnes & Noble 731 N. San Fernando Blvd, Burbank 818-558-1155
•Book soup’s February events Gene Simmons signs Kiss And Make-Up: a juicy rock and roll memoir that takes you along for the ride of your life with the iconic rock band, Kiss; Feb 14; 7pm; Mike Medavoy presents and signs You’re Only As Good As Your Next One: a candid and frank memoir that takes you into the fascinating world of the movie industry; Feb 19; 8pm; Robert Mailer reads and sings Boonville: a novel of two young pepole searching for elf and community in a town of misfits, rednecks, and counter-culture burnouts; Feb 20; 8pm; David Henry Sterry reads and signs Chicken: Sterry’s real-life tale of his time as a seventeen-year-old Hollywood prostitute, Feb 27; 8pm; 8818 Sunset Blvd, W Holly 310-659-3684
•dark delicacies presents: Richard Matheson, to sing his new short-story collection Nightmare at 20,000 Feet; illustrator William Stout; and writer/illustrator Michael Gagne to sign his latest book Frenzied FAuna From A to Z; Feb 16; 2pm; 4213 W. Burbank Blvd, Burbank 818-556-6660
•dan simmons signing his latest novel A Winter Haunting, the long-awaited sequel to Summer of Night: Feb 25; 1pm; Dark Delicacies 4213 W. Burbank Blvd, Burb 818-556-6660
•Walter Mathews performs Shakespeare Off The Page: the broadway and Shakespearian actor will perform excerpts of Hamlet, Macbeth & Othello followed by a discussion of the poetry and power of Shakespeare; Feb 23; 10am-1pm; $49; Cal St Univ Northridge, Extension 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge 818-677-4852
•New Short Fiction Series live literary magazine highlighting new voices in short fiction, w/spoken word artist Sally Shore & guests; 2nd Tues every month; 8pm; $10; Lankershim Arts Center 5108 Lankershim Bl, NoHo 323-662-7900.

HipHop

•Emcee Open-Mic Workshop every Thurs 10-2am; All Ages; Project Blowed 4343 Leimert Blvd, LA 323-242-3299. •Soundlessons, Every 4th Sat 10-2am, 21 & Over; Central City Café 601 Central/6th, LA 323-692-7742. •Nommo Capoeira & Spoken Word; Sat. Feb 23, 7-9pm; All Ages, Brasil Brasil Cultural Center 3021 Airport Ave #104A, SaMo 310-397-3667. •Wu-Tang Clan performing; Mar 5, 21 & Over, HOB 8430 Sunset Strip, WeHo 323-848-5100. •Dialated Peoples performing w/ Afrika Bambaata; Mar 6; 18 & Over, The Palace 1735 N. Vine St., 323-462-3000.

Jammin' / Swingin'

•Al Jarreau; 2/24. 5PM at Cerritos Center for Performing Arts; 800-300-4345. Nobody does it like Al Jarreau. When's the next time you'll have an opportunity to see Al do his thing?
•Dapp Theory featuring Andy Milne on piano/synth, Gregoire Maret on harmonica, rapper Kokayi, bassist Rich Brown and Sean Rickman (Steve Coleman) on drums; 2/14-2/16 10:30PM at Rocco's 6320 Santa Monica Blvd Hollywood; 323-804-4146. (www.roccoinla.com) These will prove to be interesting shows and Rocco's is a great new place to hang out. L.A. needs more places like Rocco's to sit back and chill.
•Dave Weckl Band; 2/26-2/28; Catalina Bar & Grill 1640 N Cahuenga Blvd Hollywood; 323-466-2210. (http://catalinajazzclub.com) Every jazz drummer knows about Dave Weckl. I think you should, too. Go hungry, though. Catalina serves up some fine dishes. Not cheap, but worth it.
•Marcus Roberts Trio 2/17 at Cal State Northridge, 5pm. This pianist's abilities are almost beyond compare. He won the first Thelonious Monk Competition and is generally regarded as one of the jazz scene's best and most versatile players. A must see.
•Mose Allison with incredible bass guitarist Dave Carpenter; 2/19 - 2/24 8:00 & 9:30PM at The Jazz Bakery 3233 Helms Ave Culver City; $25; 310-271-9039. (www.jazzbakery.org) Mose makes music history with every note (and has been since 1957).
•Raya Yarborough Quartet; 2/22 at Lunaria (Beverly Glen & Santa Monica); 310-282-8870. It will not take long for this emerging vocalist to become very important on the jazz scene. Beautiful voice, beautiful person, lots of presence.
•At the Baked Potato 3787 Cahuenga Blvd West, NoHolly 818-980-1615 (www.thebakedpotato.com) shows at 9:30 & 11:30. The Baked Potato features some of the absolute best jazz acts in L.A. with a great, down to earth, dirty jazz atmosphere. Very intimate. The real deal. Plus, their Baked Potato entrees are a tasty (and filling) treat.
Feb 15 Arnold McCuller Band with stellar drummer Toss Panos and Brad Cole, Mel Brown, Lamont Van Hook, Fred White and Corky James
Feb 16 Funky Groove Bassist Bunny Brunell with guests Patrice Rushin, Frank Gambale and Ndugu Chancelor
Feb 17 The Kofi Baker Band featuring incredible bass guitarist Ric Fierabracci, Kofi Baker on drums & cymbals and guitarist Brett Garsed
Feb 18 Drummer Jason Harnell's band with guitarist Larry Koonse and Hammond B-3 Organ player Joe Bagg
Feb 19 Big Money Scrreaming Cocktail Hour Rock/Blues featuring Teddy Andreas (Guns 'n Roses, Alice Cooper), Gilby Clarke (Guns 'n Roses), Johnny G. (everyone) and Clem Burke (Blondie)
Feb 21 Mike Miller with Tom Brectlein, Jeff Babko (!), Jimmy Earl
Feb 22 Stolen Fish comprised of Karen Martin, Michael Landau (!), Makoto Izumitani and Chris Roy
Feb 23 Blue Horn featuring Mike Landau (!), Jeff Young and Toss Panos (!)
Feb 24 Dirty Martini, a very special group featuring Brett Garsed on guitar, Ric Fierabracci on bass guitar and Toss Panos on drums & cymbals
Feb 25 Drummer Jason Harnell's band with guitarist Larry Koonse and Hammond B-3 Organ player Joe Bagg
Feb 27 Tony DoRosario with Sid Jacobs, Andy Summers (The Police), Joe Plutchow and Lorca Hart
Feb 28 '3 Prime' with Peter Donald, Abraham Laboriel and Tom Rainer
•At the Dresden Room 1760 N Vermont Ave 323-665-4294. Mon-Sat Marty & Elaine jazz duo. This is a goofy show you'll never forget. An experience to tell your friends about. If you want, you may even get a chance to sing a tune with them.

Concerts

•ahn-plugged the Ahn Trio performs: Bernstein, Yedidia, The Doors, Piazolla, Ewazen; Feb 17; 5pm; $30/25/20/17 (student w/ id) Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos 800-300-4345 www.cerritoscenter.com
•conversations, an all-Baroque chamber music sseries presented by memberos of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra; Feb 21, Mar 14, Apr 4; 7pm (hors d’eouvres at 6pm); $20 (all three shows for $50); Zipper Hall Colburn Schoo of Performing Arts, 200 S. Grand Ave, LA 213-622-7001x215
•Khaled & hakim Gramd Performances & Mondo Melodia/ark21 present two of the greatest ambassadors of Arabic music: Feb 24; 8pm; Orpheum Theater 213-687-2198
•The king’s singers the dynamic vocal sextet offer an evening of perfect harmony performing works ranging from Irish foldsongs to Renaissance music and Four Valentines: Feb 28; 8pm; $45-35 Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos 800-300-4345 www.cerritoscenter.com
•Los Angeles Philharmonic with Hans Vonk, conductor, and Andre Watts, piano: Feb 14-17; 8pm Thurs & Sat; 1pm Fri; 2:30pm Sun; $12-78; •LA philharmonic & Yo-yo ma salute award-winning conductor/composer John Williams in honor of his 70th birthday: Feb 24; 1:30pm; $20-105 Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 213-365-3500 www.laphil.com
•The Pasadena Symphony Marvelous Mozart w/ Hila Plitmann, soprano: Divertimento, Selection of arias, Symphony No. 38 “Prague”; Feb 16; 8pm; Pasadena Civic Auditorium 300 E. Green St, Pasadena 626-793-7172
•Sophisticated ladies Mary Wiilson stars in Duke Ellington’s musical retrospective: Feb 18-20; 3pm Mon; 8pm Tues & Wed; $50/40/45; Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos 800-300-4345 www.cerritoscenter.com

Theatre

•After the fall by Arthur Miller: an attorney whose stormy relationships with family, friends and the women in his life are revealed through memory; Feb 15-Mar 31; Thurs-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm; $24; The Fountain Theatre 5060 Fountain Avenue, Holly 323-663-1525
•behind the counter with Mussolini written & performed by Marco Greco: the Bronx comes alive in this auto-biographical one-man show about growing up behind the counter of his father’s deli; Feb 14-Mar 30; Thurs-Sat; 8pm; $15 (seniors & students $10); The Great Scott Theatre downstairs at the MET; •the common man by Matthew Klein: tells the story of a second-generation mobster trying to make it big in the world of organized crime who crosses pathes with one of the mob’s top hit men; Jan 24-Mar 2; Thurs-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm; $20 The MET Theatre 1089 N. Oxford Ave, Holly 323-957-1152 www.themettheatre.com
•bradbury x 2 an evening of two short and very different plays, To The Chicago Abyss & Any Friend Of Nicholas Nickleby Is A Friend Of Mine, both by Ray Bradbury; Feb 28-Mar 30; 8pm Thurs-Sat; 2pm Sun; $25 Theatre West 3333 Cahuenga Blvd, LA 323-851-7977
•cindy sings the blues with Cindy White: a piano, a tip jar, a torch-song singer, come sing along in this cabaret for all ages, because life is a cabaret, at least when Cindy is in the room; Feb 23; 1pm; free to the people; reservations required; The 24th Street Theatre 1117 West 24th St, LA; 213-745-6516 www.24thstreet.org
•Contentious Minds by Ben Pleasants: traces the stormy relationship between esteemed playwright Lillian Hellman & fine novelist & critic Mary McCarthy; Feb 1-Mar 2; Thurs-Sat 8pm; Sun 7pm; $15; The Lillian Theatre 6322 Santa Monica Bl, Holly 310-289-2999.
•Dumbshow by Tina Kronis & Richard Alger: a non-linear, non-narrative surreal comedy that examines the human desire for advantage; Feb 5-27; Tues & Wed; 8pm; $10 Sacred Fools Theater 660 N Heliotrope Dr, Holly 310-281-8337 www.sacredfools.org
•The Family Game by Georgia Flosi: family’s silent sins of the past come to a showdown; Feb 9-Mar 17; Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm; $15; $12 sen/mem perf arts uni; Bitter Truth Playhouse 11050 Magnolia Bl, NoHo 818-766-9702 ext 4.
•fools by Neil Simon: when a comic fable about a schoolteacher who arrives in a Russian village cursed with stupidity for 200 years, he must break the curse within 24 hours or become an idiot himself; Feb 22-Apr 21; 8pm Thurs-Sat; 2:30pm Sun; $18 & $14 (seniors/children) The Crossley Terrace 1760 N. Gower St, Holly 323-462-8460 www.actorsco-op.org
•A HatFul of Rain by Michael Gazzo: powerful, poignant drama about Korean war hero who struggles to keep his injury-induced drug addiction hidden from his pregnant wife & family; Feb 8-Mar 31; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $15; disc avail; Actors Forum Theatre 10655 Magnolia Bl, NoHo 818-506-0600.
•Hell’s Cuisinart written & directed by Joseph Greco: Add two fresh Midwesterners, a pinch of nude Lesbian, and a Belgian. Frappe. Allow to harden. Feb 21 thru March 3 Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm;$12 disc.avail; The Tamarind Theatre 5919 Franlkin Ave, Holly 818-955-5313.
•Into The Woods music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim: musical exploration of what happened to the Brothers Grimm’s best-known fairy tale characters & some new ones, after supposedly living “happily ever after;” previews Feb-1, 3, 5-8; Feb 10-Mar 24; Tues-Sat 8pm; Sat & Sun 2pm; $25-70; Ahmanson Theatre at the Music Center 135 N Grand Av, LA 213-628-2772.
•it’s just sex by Jeff Gould: three married couples mix alcohol and partners in the comedy that asks, “Is there sex after marriage?” Jan 26-March 17; Thur-Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $20; Whitefire Theatre 13500 Ventura Blvd (at Sunnyslope), Sher Oak; 626-683-9205 www.ticketweb.com
king lear by William Shakespeare: classic work of betrayal and the true nature of love; thru Mar 2; call for info & reserv Arroyo Repertory Theatre 2033 E Washington Blvd, Pas 626-398-6522
•the lady’s not for burning by Christopher Fry: an accused with stirs up sexual heat in a small New England town in the late 1940s in this wicked comedy; Feb 8-Apr 13; Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm; $15; The Road Theatre Company 5108 Lankershim Blvd, NoHo; 818-759-3382
•lifegame directed by Brian Lohmann & Dan O’Conner: improvised scenes drawn from audience participation to find out “how it was” for them and maybe “how it was” for us; Feb 2-Apr 27; 8pm; $12 The Bitter Truth Theatre 11050 Magnolia Blvd, No Holly 818-505-6406 www.theatresports.com
•The moliere Comedies a double billing of The School For Husbands & The Imaginary Cuckold, both by Moliere: Feb 21-April 7; Tues-Sat 8pm; Sat & Sun 2:30pm; Mark Taper Forum 601 W. Temple St., LA 213-628-2772 www.taperahmanson.com
•picasso at the lapin agile by Steve Martin: In a bohemian bar - last century, Pablo Picasso & Albert Einstein discuss art, sex & their place in the universe; Feb 14-Mar 17; 7pm Wed; 8pm Thurs-Sat; 2pm Sat & Sun; $25/20 El Portal 5269 Lankershim Blvd, NoHo 818-508-4200
•The Proof of the Promise by Juan Ruiz de Alarcon: Spanish sorcerer uses magic to test his daughter’s suitors; Feb 2-Mar 3; Thurs, Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm; $20 Fri & Sat; $16 Thurs & Sun; disc avail; Secret Rose Theatre 11246 Magnolia Bl, NoHo 818-506-8462.
•The Start of Conversation a Black History Month presentation of 7 one-act plays by Stan Sellers; Feb 1-24; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $15; Raven Playhouse 5233 Lankershim Bl, NoHo 213-624-4796 www.townestreet.org.
•Tales From An Empty Bedroom by Mark Bloom: about a man who loses control of his mind every time he enters his bedroom, sending him off to the outskirts of his imagination; thru Mar 2; Fri & Sat 8pm; $12; NoHo Actors' Studio 5215 Lankershim Bl, NoHo 310-801-9597.
•Trainspotting based on the novel by Irvine Welsh: an unsentimental look at university dropouts in Edinbourgh, Scottland; Feb 21-Mar30; $15, Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm & 6pm; Theatre B at Theatre/Theater 6425 Hollywood Blvd., 4th flr. 661-837-4819
•ten tops a monthly open performance that promises an eclectic mix of ten short one-acts; Feb 25; 7:30 pm; $5 Sacred Fools Theatre 660 N. Heliotrope Dr, Holly 310-281-8337
•That’s life a rock-and-roll fable about a musician who returns to his home town and must come to grips with his life: Feb 22-Mar 30; 8pm Fri & Sat; 7pm Sun; $15 Egyptian Arena Theatre 1625 N. Las Palmas Ave, Holly 818-345-0988
•Victor by Alistair Faulkner: Gothic brew of atmosphere & suspense adapted from Mary Shelley’s novel; Feb 8-Mar 24; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $15 Fri & Sat; $12 Sun; $2 off sen/stu; Eclectic Company Theatre 5312 Laurel Canyon Bl, NoHolly 818-508-3003.
•WASP by Steve Martin: witty & tragic play challenges us to examine our perception of the American Dream & explores our universal desire & need for understanding & spiritual connection; thru Mar 2; Fri & Sat 8:30pm; $12; Sidewalk Studio Theatre 4150 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake, 818-846-3403.
•Weights by Lynn Manning: story of LA native son’s triumphant struggle to reclaim his independence; Feb 8-Mar 17; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $20; $15 stu/sen; Los Angeles Theater Center 514 S Spring St, LA 213-485-1681.
•West Assured two unique, darkly comedic, wild, wooly & wicked one-act Westerns: The Shewing-Up Of Blanco Posnet by George Bernard Shaw & M.Z. Ribalow’s surrealistic, terse, enigmatic Sundance; thru Feb 16; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $16; sen/stu/group/4 A’s mem disc; Group Repertory Theatre 10900 Burbank Bl, NoHo 818-769-P-L-A-Y.
•What the Rabbi Saw by Billy Van Zandt & Jane Milmore: a witty and humorous look at love lost and loved found during those insane moments before a wedding; Feb 8-Mar 10; Fri-Sun 8pm; $15; 68 Cent Crew Premiere at The Space Theatre 665 N Heliotrope, Holly; 323-769-5800
•Why Is the dog howlin momma by Rosalyn Rosen: family of bruised souls try to conceal hideous past but youngest son must find courage to confront his demons & unravel deep seeded secrets from past; Feb 1-24; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $15; $12 sen/stu/uni; American Renegade Theatre 11136 Magnolia Bl, NoHo 818-763-1834.

Comedy

•Comedy Schmomedy writ. & prod. by Robin Roberts: best stand-up comedians in LA; LA Weekly “Comedy Pick of the Week” & LA Times “Best Bet” Tue 8pm; free; Jennifer's Coffee Connection 4397 Tujunga Av, Studio City, 818-973-3169.
• Hollywood Improv Special Event Feb 14, Totally Improve with Drew Carey & Ryan Stiles; 8pm (6pm dinner seating); $25 ($45 dinner); Feb 22-23, Richard Jeni; 8:30 & 10:30pm; $17; Feb 28, Totally Improve with Drew Carey & Ryan Stiles; 8pm; $15; 8162 Melrose, LA 323-651-2583 (ticket prices & times subject to change).
•shut your hole! improve sketch comedy; Feb 17 & 24; 8:00pm; $8.00; The Gardner Stage Theater 1501 N. Gardner, Holly; 818-754-4269
•The Thursday Show every Thursday LATS Advanced improv students perform Extreme Theatresports, company member compete every Friday. The Lifegame, Sat thru Mar 30, LA premiere of the off-Broadway production of Keith Johnstone’s LIfegame. Your life palyed out on the stage. All shows 8pm; $10 res; $12 door; L.A. Theatresports 11050 Magnolia Bl, NoHo 818-505-6406.
•together again starring Tim Conway and Harvey Korman: the 11-yr veterans of “The Carol Burnett Show” reunite to recreate their classic sketches and characters; Feb 23; 5:00 & 8:00pm; $57/$52/$47; The Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos 562-916-8510 www.cerritoscenter.com

Dance

•Dance theatre of harlem presents 3 West Coast Premiere Works: Laveen NaiduÕs Virra, Robert GarlandÕs New Bach & Lowell SmithÕs Pas de Deux for Phygia and Spartacus, Fri & Sat Jan 18 & 19, 8pm; Sat & Sun Jan 19 & 20, 2pm; Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos 800-300-4345 www.cerritoscenter.com.
•KHOROSHKY The Belorussian National Dance Ensemble; company of 65 with Folk orchestra; Thurs, Jan 31, 8pm, 19.50; disc avail; CSUN Performing Arts Center 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge 818-677-2488.
•Ailey 11 formed in 1974 by Ailey as his repertory ensemble, the junior company of Alvin Ailey american Dance Theater melds the nationÕs best young talent with vision of emerging choreographers; Sat, Feb 2, 8pm, $24.50; disc avail; CSUN Performing Arts Center 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge 818-677-2488.
•National Acrobats of Taiwan performing amazing spectacles of athletic prowess & sheer grace - spinning plates & chairs & daring hoop-diving - the company performs miraculous feats of balance & strength; Jan 24-26; Thurs, Fri, Sat 8pm; Sat 2pm; $40-25; Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos 800-300-4345 www.cerritoscenter.com.
•Salsa Dancing learn to Salsa & Mambo with Seaon Bristol of Seaon Stylists Dance Company; every Thurs; 18 & over; New Grand Ave Nightclub 1024 S Grand Av, LA 310-450-8770. at right: Universal Ballet ÒLa Bayadere, Act 2, Manu: Du-Soon Jung; photo by Young-Tae Choi

Art

•Abstract notions featuring the work of Daniel Brice, Christopher Cousins, Greg Gronowski, Jerzy Kolacz, Peter Kolacz, Edward Wilcox and T.L. Lange: Feb 23-Mar23; opening reception Feb 23, 6pm-10pm; SOHO Gallery 12202 Ventura Blvd, Studio City 818-766-5569 www.sohogalleryla.com
•Culture: a graffiti exhibition featuring ceiling to floor pieces by CAFH participants: Mon-Fri; 11am-7pm; thru Mar 1 The Historic Bank Building corner of Weddington & Lankersheim; NoHo 310-859-1303
e•Devices of Wonder: From the World in a Box to Images on a Screen: explores magical technologies & artful instruments created to enhance visual perception, thru Feb 3; Manuel Alvarez Bravo: Optical Parables, thru Feb 17; Royal Menagerie: Porcelain Animals From Dresden, ongoing; Statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, ongoing; Ancient Greek & Roman antiquities - 2500 B.C. to 6th century, ongoing; Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Dr 310-440-7300 www.getty.edu.
•The end (part 1) works by Elizabeth Tobias; part exhibition, part spectacle this show is a commentary on the phenomenon that is Hollywood: thru Feb 23; Wed-Sat; 1pm-5pm Circle Elephant Art 4634 Hollywood Blvd, LA 323-662-3279
•Frank Kozik Desperate Measures, Empty Pleasures; credited with single handedly reviving the “lost” art of the concert poster, Kozik is a self taught technical wizard who has raised the craft of silkscreen printing to new heights; thru Feb 25; La Luz de Jesus Gallery 4633 Hollywood Bl, LA 323-666-7667.
•Ghetto Gloss Valentie’s Party selected works by the gallery’s catalogue of artists, installation “you glow girl” by the prostitute, surprise djs; Feb 14; 9pm-12am; Ghetto Gloss 2380 Glendale Blvd #C, LA 323-912-0008 www.ghettogloss.com
•Group Art exhibition free to public; exhibits displayed thru Feb 28; Art Coalition Gallery 5227 Lankershim Bl, featured art by The Girls of Jena Moya, Sound Installation by Jeff Galvala & Group Art Exhibition; Eagles Cafe 5231 Lankershim Bl, featured artists Katie Rice & Christine Nockels; Our Story Gallery 5235 Lankershim Bl, featured artist Carlos Vera; NoHo 818-506-0938 www.artcoalition.com.
•Interregnum exhibit by Alfredo de Batuc; thru-Mar 3; artist reception Sat Feb 16, 9-11pm; Avenue 50 Studio 131 Highland Park, LA 323-258-1435.
•Tom knechtel new work: open reception Feb 13, 6-8pm; Feb 13-Mar 16; Grant Selwyn Fine Art 341 N. Canon Dr, Beverly Hills 310-770-2400
•A Kindness of Friends: A Selection of Gifts of Drawings & Prints, 1919-2001; highlights more than 75 years of gifts of notable drawings & prints given to LACMA; thru Apr 7; LACMA 5905 Wilshire Bl, LA 323-857-6000.
•Los perspectives de hollywood: contemporary latino printmaking an insightful exploration of Hollywood and its icons viewed through a collection of powerful new prints created by local Lation artists; Feb 21-Apr 7; 11am-6pm; $8.75-$4; Hollywood Entertainment Museum 7021 Hollywood Blvd, Holly 323-465-7900 www.hollywoodmuseum.com
•Mad Mike’s 4-Year Anniversary Bash & Art Extravaganza music, food, entertainment & fun; meet featured artists Ione Citrin, D, Mara, Robert Rivera, Wahorn; Sat Feb 16; 8pm; minimum $10 donation at door; Metal Maddness Art Gallery 4357 Melrose Av, 323-660-1400 www.metalmaddness.com.
•Painting The Stars by Peter Alexander Samuels portraits in oil of classic movie stills accentuating the Hollywood Dream Factory as his inspiration; thru Feb 17; Hollywood Entertainment Museum 7021 Hollywood Bl, Holly 323-465-7900.
•Gary Paller paintings & drawings; Feb 2-Mar22; Tue-Fri, 10-4; Sat 10-6; artist’s reception Feb 16, 6:30-9:30; unit d gallery; 4795 Vineland Ave, NoHo behind H. Salt. 818-752-2457
•Plaisirs de I’imagination paintings & collages by Miss Mindy, Candace Jeanette & Katrina Alexy; thru Feb 24; Gallery Figueroa 6122 N Figueroa St, Highland Park 323-258-5939 www.galleryfigueroa.com.
•Brady smith art show expressionist experimentation paintings; Feb 23; 8pm-12am; 7600 Merose Ave, 2nd Floor, LA 323-931-1153
•Ronan Spelman Diversion in Perversion digital art; thru Mar 12; Wax Poetic Salon & Gallery 3208 W Magnolia Bl, Burb 818-843-9469.
•Toys and Quilts the exhibitions “Toy Machines” and “Sunshine and Shadow: 19th Century Mennonite Quilts” have been extended: thru Feb 24; 11am-5pm; $3.50 Craft & Folk Art Museum 5814 Wilshire Blvd, LA 323-937-4230
•Art of the Lega highlighting role arts play in Lega society of Democratic Republic of Congo;, jewelry, masks, wood & ivory; thru Mar 10; Through Daumier’s Lens: Photography & Caricature in Nineteenth-Century France thru Apr 2; Hammer Museum UCLA 303 E Melnitz 310-443-7000 www.arts.ucla.edu.
•Delta Dress Photographs of Nigerian Ceremonial Attire by Carla de Benedetti; Feb 6-Sept 29; Women Beyond Borders: The Art of Building Community transforming simple, identical boxes into vessels of artistic & cultural exchange, retrospective features apprx 150 boxes from over 35 countries; thru Apr 21; Fowler Museum UCLA 310-825-4361 www.arts.ucla.edu.

Kids / Teens

•Bethune Theatredanse-Outreach Program dance & movement to physically & emotionally challenged youth 3-18 years old; every Monday & Wed 4-5:30pm; Sat 12noon-1pm; Lankershim Arts Center 5108 Lankershim Bl, NoHo 818-752-7568.
•california science center more than a hundred interactive exhibits make learning fun for kids of all ages; daily; 10am-5pm; 700 State Drive, Expo Park 323-724-3623.
•The Enchantment of beauty and the beast a childern’s play performed by The Nine O’Clock Players: Feb 24-Mar24; Sat & Sun; 2pm; $9 Walter Lantz Magic Auditorium - Assistance League Playhouse 1367 N. St. Andrews Place, Holly 323-469-1970.
•hollywood skate school you’ve skated with the rest, now come skate with the best! Weekend Skatecamp; every Sat & Sun 11am-4:30pm; $75/125/400; call for info 818-985-7287.
•Pastimes for a lifetime’s student art exhibition paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pencil and pen & ink by children, teen and adult students; Kyffin Coffee 600 Woodman Ave (at Oxnard), Valley Glen 818-782-0100.
•hair in african art and culture & the african American Journey West two of the exhibits featured this month; Tues-Sun 10am-5pm; California African American Museum 600 State Dr, Expo Park 213-744-7432
•Spies: secrets from the cia, kgb, and hollywood a look at the nation’s history of intelligence gathering and clandestine operations: Feb 16-July 14; The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum 1-800-410-8354 for more information.
•LA Comic Book & Sci-Fi Convention Dreamworks cast & crew from The Time Machine, Orlando Jones (3pm) screening 5:30 pm; Peter Mayhew, Chewbaca & more; Feb 17 Sun; Shrine Auditorium 700 W. 32nd St. LA 818-954-8432

Opps

•STarting and operating your own business an all-day workshoip ideal for people starting or operating a new business with a panel discussion featuring working professionals will cover a series of topics vital for new business owners or operators. Harry Dictor, Senior SCORE Counselor, will moderate: Feb 16; 8:15am-3pm; $20 The Service Corp of Retired Executives 5121 Van Nuys Blvd, 3rd Flr, Van Nuys 818-552-3206.
•Woodbury university offers free tax assistance university students and other community volunteers will offer free help to area residents who need assistance preparing their tax retures. All volunteers are trained through the Volunteer Income tAx Assistance program sponsored by the IRS: Every Sat; Feb 16-April 13; 10am-2:30pm; Burbank Library, Glenoaks and Olive Blvds, Burbank 818-767-0888 ext, 333.
•Artists dinner meeting w/ guest speaker Dr. Irina D. Costache of UCLA & CSUN who will be speaking on, “A View of Art, I know what I like or is it I like what I know?” Sponsored by the San Fernando Valley Arts council: Feb 17; 7pm; $15 Red Lion Hotel 20200 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 818-706-2542.
•Developing your business plan a seminar designed to help new businesses craft their business plans and to cover the elements necessary in operating a successful business. Harry Redinger, financial planning exapert, will conduct the seminar: Feb 19; 9am-Noon; $20 The Service Corp of Retired Executives SCORE Conference Room, 330 N. Brand Blvd, Glen 818-552-3206.
•sacred sites a seminar on spiritual sites and pwer places in Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Wales and England, presented by Howard Hansen & Jennifer Michaud: Feb 23; 1pm-5:30pm; $30 The Celtic Arts Center 4843 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Studio City 323-939-5277 www.celticartscenter.com
•How to start your retail store a seminar ideal for people starting or operating a small retail business, covering subjects such as merchandise planning and purchasing, establishing your retail image, marketing and advertising your store and other operating information. Presented by Chuck Bay: Feb 26; 9:30am-11:30am; $20 The Service Corp of Retired Executives SCORE Conference Room, 330 N. Brand Blvd, Glen 818-552-3206.
•How to create a successful business plan a step-by-step seminar designed to guide new start-ups and growing businesses through the process of crafting their business place. Presented by Jan King: Feb 27; 9am-Noon; $20 The Service Corp of Retired Executives SCORE Conference Room, 330 N. Brand Blvd, Glen 818-552-3206.
•Artist/Gallery contracts & Consignment Issues this workshop will cover the basic principles behind contracts between artists and galleries, including the essentials of negotiating, exhibiting and the consignment relationship. Conducted by an attorney experienced in the field: Feb 27; 7pm-8:30pm; $15 Ken Edwards Center 1527 Fourth St, Santa Monica 310-998-5590.
•creative genius contest deadline March 15; create a spec ad for any client you use using the contest photo; contest rules, entry form, and contest photo available at www.workbookstock.com; Creative Genius Contest workbookstock.com, 940 N. Highland Ave, LA.