Pencil This In: Wednesday
THEATER*
Opening night for The Who's rock opera Tommy, the story of a troubled and unfortunate World War II veteran who eventually overcomes his handicaps to become a pinball master amongst other things. The show is an audio treat, presented in high definition 3-D audio.
8 pm // Ricardo Montalban Theater // 1615 N. Vine St , Los Angeles // $50 balcony, $75 orchestra
COMEDY
Squirrel Lady Betsy Salkind hosts this month's installment of Julie Goldman's Offensive Women comedy show. Featuring various female comics, this show is sure to push the limits. Luenell of Borat and The Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav fame headlines this show.
7:30 pm // M Bar // 1253 Vine St., Los Angeles // $10 + $10 Food minimum
TALK
A discussion that is likely to garner a lot of attention given related events this week: Gay L.A. vs. Gay San Francisco. Historians Nan Boyd, Daniel Hurewitz, and demographer Gary Gates discuss the impact of gay communities in L.A. and San Francisco, and influence on state and national policies.
7:30 pm // Arclight Hollywood // 6360 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles // Free, but RSVP required.
BOOK SIGNING
Something about this just seems to scream hilarity. Jessica Abel, co-author of Life Sucks presents and signs this new novel about a lazy vampire that happens to take up a job at a convenience store.
7 pm // Book Soup // 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles // Free
*Pencil pick of the day
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