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Something Wicked

Today at 12:00 PM, see legendary science fiction pioneer Ray Bradbury at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, where he will be signing any and all of his books in celebration of Halloween. LAist suggests arriving early.
If brash is more your style, author and filmmaker Neil LaBute will be reading from his new book, Seconds of Pleasure at Skylight Books, accompanied by the talents of Greg Kinnear and David Schwimmer. The reading begins at 7:30 PM, but LAist also suggests arriving early for this one.
At Spaceland, see superproducer J Robbins performing with his new band, Channels, along with 50 Foot Wave, Decibully and Shearwater. Doors open at 9:00 PM.
Jimmy Eat World will be appearing at the Henry Fonda Theater with Recover and Emanuel. Doors open at 7:00 PM.
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But Yeoh is the first to publicly identify as Asian. We take a look at Oberon's complicated path in Hollywood.
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His latest solo exhibition is titled “Flutterluster,” showing at Los Angeles gallery Matter Studio. It features large works that incorporate what Huss describes as a “fluttering line” that he’s been playing with ever since he was a child — going on 50 years.
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It's set to open by mid-to-late February.
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The new Orange County Museum of Art opens its doors to the public on Oct. 8.
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Cosplayers will be holding court once again and taking photos with onlookers at the con.
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Littlefeather recalls an “incensed” John Wayne having to be restrained from assaulting her and being threatened with arrest if she read the long speech Brando sent with her.