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Erika Rasmussen on April 17, 2019
Preacher Lawson is not at a loss for material. His family had already moved 20 times before he turned 10. He eventually landed in Orlando, where he channeled his active sense of humor and infectious energy into standup comedy. Lawson caught a big break on the 12th season of America’s Got Talent.…
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Anne Gelhaus on April 17, 2019
It could be argued that actor and City Lights regular Max Tachis has gotten a leg up on his playwriting skills by appearing at this festival in staged readings of scripts by Jeffrey Lo. The actor and playwright team up again for the festival opener, Lo’s Zac and Siah or, Jesus in…
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Erika Rasmussen on April 11, 2019
Tattoos and twang converge for a day of fun, food and friends. The second-annual Moonlight Rockabilly Carnival features rides, vendors, competitive pie-eating and pair of tug-of-wars—with pin-up and car club twists. The Miss Moonlight pin-up pageant is judged on personality, authenticity and Glamour with a capital G. Musical guests include Grease Hound,…
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C.J. Prusi on April 11, 2019
Northside Theatre Company brings David Lindsay-Abaire’s latest Broadway production to life. The playwright’s 2007 Pulitzer-winning “Rabbit Hole” made Lindsay-Abaire a household name (so long as the household contains at least one theatre buff) with its tragicomic portrayal of a family’s loss. This production features Margie Walsh of Southie Boston, a down-on-her-luck lower-class…
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C.J. Prusi on April 11, 2019
Driven from their homes by forces beyond their control, the working class are cloistered in tent cities—plagued by hunger, alcoholism and regularly harassed by local police. In many ways, the best banned book of 1939 resembles the Bay Area of 2019. Los Altos Stage Company presents Frank Galati’s adaptation of arguably the…
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C.J. Prusi on April 11, 2019
Going to Havana? Nah nah nah, Havana’s coming here with Asere! Musicians and Dancers of the Havana Cuba All-Stars. Part of Hammer Theatre’s ongoing Music Without Borders series, the band and dancers come to town on their Asere!—roughly translated: “dude” or “friend”—tour. Join the son cubano 12-piece banda and six of Cuba’s…
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C.J. Prusi on April 4, 2019
Don’t you dare close your eyes—Broadway San Jose is bringing audiences to fictional, fantastical city of Agrabah, staging Disney’s musical adaptation of the 1992 animated classic Aladdin. With less than two months until the live-action film release, this is your chance to catch an early peek into the Cave of Wonders. The…
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Nick Veronin on April 4, 2019
With a career spanning three decades, Arsenio Hall needs no introduction. The comedian is best known for hosting The Arsenio Hall Show, which ran from 1989-1994—and was reprised from 2013-2014. The Cleveland-born comic got his start in stand-up in Chicago before moving to Los Angeles, where he made a few appearances on…
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C.J. Prusi on April 4, 2019
Picture The Moth with a hefty helping of science. That’s The Story Collider in a nutshell. In addition to its weekly podcast, TSC has been bringing true and personal tales of science to live audiences since 2010. Recent episodes feature stories about heredity and the open ocean. This weekend, The Story Collider…
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Nick Veronin on April 4, 2019
Though they’ve been brewing up a storm for years, it feels like Camino Brewing Co. opened their taproom just yesterday. Well, time flies when you’re having fun—and there are few things more fun than drinking beer. It’s been a year since Camino Brewing Co. opened up their taproom at 718 S. 1st…
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