FRONTIERS SUGGESTS: Our top picks for the next 14 days

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SEX AND THE CITY

Sex and Another City follows the story of Allie and Tiffany, two young adults who leave behind everything they've known to pursue their dreams in Los Angeles. Secret Rose Theatre. 8:30 p.m. $10. 323/960-5774. www.secretrose.com.

RISING PHOENIX

The Charles Phoenix Holiday Jubilee features singing, dancing, music, cooking, and the best of Phoenix's unique retro holiday slide show that has developed a loyal cult following. Redcat Theater. Through Dec. 20. 8 p.m. $35. 213/237-2800. www.charlesphoenix.com.

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THE WINTER WONDERETTES

Santa has gone missing so The Marvelous Wonderettes must reunite to spread holiday cheer without the man with the bag. Expect the girls’ signature renditions of '60s holiday tunes! El Portal Theatre, N. Hollywood. Through Dec. 30. 8 p.m. 888/505-7469.

HOLIDAY FUN

The Long Beach Ballet presents David Wilcox's internationally acclaimed production of The Nutcracker with a full symphony orchestra for four performances only. Terrace Theater, Long Beach Convention Center. 8 p.m. $20-40. www.longbeachballet.com.

HO-HO, HA-HA

The 48th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration brings together more than 45 performing groups representing many cultures in Los Angeles to celebrate the joyous season during this six-hour extravaganza. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center. Free. 3-9 p.m. www.theatermania.com.

SISTER ACT

Its CSI meets Bethlehem. Sister Christmas Catechism embarks on a forensic investigation of the nativity scene to uncover the mystery of Magi's gold, employing the use of scientific tools, a local choir and audience members. Scherr Forum-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts. 7:30 p.m. $35. www.funnynun.com.

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CROUCHING TIGER

Founded in 1956, The National Acrobats of China troupe has been one of the most influential big acrobatic troupes in the world, taking part in national and international acrobatic competitions and festivals since the 1980s. The Pasadena Civic. 7:30 p.m. $25-166. www.ticketmaster.com.

Homo Must

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UGLY BETTYS

Comedian Alec Mapa kicks off the New Year with a brand-new show, No Fats, Femmes or Asians. The co-star of Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives takes on all the hilarious ironies, lunacies and tarnished glories of the way we live now. The Renberg Theatre. 7 p.m. $20. Through Jan. 13. www.lagaycenter.org.

Compiled by Matthew Marin

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