Whether it's film, live theatre or cabaret, all forms of entertainment can serve as a temporary escape from the daily challenges of modern life. In Reprise Theatre’s production of the classic American musical “Cabaret” at UCLA’s Freud Playhouse, the audience is made keenly aware of the dangers of ignoring changing society's unpleasant realities. more ›

The films of Joel and Ethan Coen have long been given "cult" status, and when fans convene to celebrate the wit and wackiness of so many of the brothers' beloved movies, it's often a raucous good time. This is most assuredly the case in the cabaret-style setting of Show at Barre. The "For The Record" team have added the Coen Bros. to their repertoire. more ›

CineKink--the kinky film festival-- brings its national tour to LA this weekend with curated screenings at the Downtown Independent and the Echo Park Film Center. The festival offers films and videos-- from documentary to drama, comedy to experimental--that explore and celebrate sexual diversity. Screening of several films tonight, including Waxie Moon at 8 pm EPFC. $9. more ›

In the mood for something spicy tonight? The Eclectic Company Theatre presents naughty cabaret from the New York-based Goth performance artist Earienne of La Petite Guignole. Other performances includes burlesque by exotic dance artists Iona Vibrator, Miss Angie Cakes, Holly Rock-It, Amelie; and “death defying dances” by Mason Hallberg, Danielle Cintron and Questa Gleason. Tickets $15. 9 pm. more ›

Rivera & Rivera unveils a new floor-to-ceiling installation piece by graffiti artist RETNA. For one-night-only, guests will be able to view the piece, which 25-foot high wall, carpets the floor and envelops viewers in a black and white web of text. It’s the gallery’s last evening in its present Hope Street location before moving to the heart of the Gallery District in the fall. 8-11 pm tonight. Free with RSVP. more ›

Pamela Rose presents the album and stage show Wild Women of Song tonight at 7:30 pm at the Grammy Museum. The SF jazz and blues vocalist Rose celebrates the lives, times and music of women songwriters from the Tin Pan Alley days. She uses images, storytelling and a "cultural retrospective while treating the audience to a wonderful jazz and blues concert.” Tickets: $12. more ›

Tonight, Karl Rove, the architect of the George W. Bush’s administration, pitches his new memoir Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills. 7 pm. Tickets to the event at $25 or $40 with the book included. more ›

Something extraordinary is happening in the basement of the Walt Disney Concert Hall. It's hilarious, it's mindblowing... wait scratch that... it's a delirious and appetizing mind fuck. more ›

Banjoist Béla Fleck, Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain and bassist Edgar Meyer perform live together tonight at UCLA’s Royce Hall to promote their CD, The Melody of a Rhythm, which intertwine bluegrass, world and classical music. Tickets $38-$70. ($15 UCLA Students). The concert begins at 8 pm. more ›

PERFORMANCE: CalArts hosts Javanese choreographer, dancer and filmmaker Sardono W. Kusumo in “Of Volcanoes and Rocks” for an evening of music and dance. Kusumo is joined by CalArts master musicians to “forge new links across Hindustani, Indonesian and Western performance practices.” The performance starts tonight at 8:30 pm at REDCAT. Tickets are $20 (students $16). more ›

When we first heard about Upper Manhattan Lounge in Manhattan Beach, we had to check it out. Apparently, they have a long martini list. Sure it's not a list with anything really intriguing on it (just one Manhattan cocktail) but it IS something unusual for MB. The lounge opened up this past July but we weren't able to get there til just this Friday. Hey, MB is FAR! Farther than downtown is from us. more ›

Safari Sam’s, a favorite among the hip set and the winner of LA Weekly’s coveted “Best Converted Strip Club” award, is now home to the monthly showdown, “Hollywood Trivia,” brought to you by the combined efforts of Cabaret Voltaire and The Couch. “Hollywood Trivia” is an awesomely low-tech, 60-question nerdfest for the pop-culturally inclined. The questions are delivered in three rounds via a human person on a stage with a microphone. Each team or... more ›