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FRONTIERS SUGGESTS: Our top picks for the next 14 days
SAT., AUG. 2
Below the Belt
We all love our privates and the joys they bring, but recent
studies show that rates of genital cancers are on the rise
in both women and men. Cut to City of Hope's The Underwear
Affair, a 5K walk (or 10K run) around the mid-Wilshire area
to raise awareness of and support for these diseases. Exposed,
a post-race party with dancing, drinks, food, and fun will
follow, so represent as we bring cancers below the belt to
the top of people's minds. La Brea Tar Pits. Sat., Aug. 2.
Check-in from 3-5:30 p.m. Race at 6 p.m. $25 plus donations.
www.uncoverthecure.org.
SUN., AUG. 3
Hello, Dolly!
In support of her latest album Backwoods Barbie, the legendary
Dolly Parton flies into Los Angeles for one night! The loveable
blonde bombshell and international superstar is the most
honored country music female performer of all time, often
entering the pop genre, but still maintaining her southern
integrity. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
The Greek Theatre. Sun., Aug. 3. 8 p.m. $42.50-100. www.ticketmaster.com.
Britney and Lindsay, Take Notes
Tallulah Bankhead, the scandalous Southern belle of yesteryear,
never looked so good! The world premiere of Matthew Lombardo's
E! True Hollywood Story-esque comedy Looped at the Pasadena
Playhouse, starring Emmy-Winner Valerie Harper, closes
on August 3rd. Don't miss the chance to see why today's
celebutantes can learn a thing or two from their foremother.
Pasadena Playhouse. Closes Aug. 3. $45-55. www.pasadenaplayhouse.com.
TUES., AUG. 5
Feel Regenerated
Where can you find '80s pop icons The Human League, ABC,
Naked Eyes, Dead or Alive, and the flawless Belinda Carlisle
all in one place? Thanks to the Regeneration Tour, the answer
is the Gibson Amphitheatre. Relive the glory days of ‘80s
ferocity with such diverse hits as “You Spin Me Around (Like
a Record),” “Always Something There to Remind Me,” and of
course, “Heaven is a Place on Earth.” Gibson Amphitheatre.
Tue., Aug. 5. 7 p.m. $39.50-59.50. www.livenation.com.
Women Wear What They Want & So Do I
Amen for that! Eddie Izzard, the zaniest “Executive Transvestite”
west of the Atlantic, is back in La La Land in his all-new
show Stripped. The Riches star and outspoken activist will
regale Kodak Theatre for five nights in his insightful,
stream-of-consciousness way. Kodak Theatre. Tue., Aug.
5-Sat., Aug. 9. $35-65. www.ticketmaster.com.
FRI., AUG. 8
Do You Hear the People Sing?
With Rosie O'Donnell leading this concert rendition of Les
Miserables at the Hollywood Bowl as the cantankerous Mme.
Thenardier, damn right we do! One of the longest running
shows in Broadway history, “Les Miz” tells the story of a
man and a nation braving the odds in the name of redemption,
all to a fabulous score, of course. Hollywood Bowl. Fri.,
Aug.8-Sun., Aug. 10. 8:30 p.m. (7:30 p.m. Sun.) $10-114.
www.hollywoodbowl.com.
SAT., AUG. 9
Over the Rainbow
Jim Bailey is bringing his Judy Garland performance to Los
Angeles for two evenings. Bailey will perform Judy's most
famous songs in full costume, including “The Trolley Song,”
“Get Happy,” and some little number from The Wizard of Oz.
Rooftop after party to follow. The Music Box Theatre @ Fonda.
Sat., Aug. 9 and Sun., Aug. 10. 6 p.m. (pre-show reception)
8 p.m. (performance) $40-65. 323/464-0808 ext. 105. www.ticketweb.com.
HOMO MUST
SUN., AUG. 10
Mismatched Fun
Dennis Hensley's cult-hit The Mis-Match Game returns to the
Renberg Theatre. Comprised of some of the fastest, funniest,
and filthiest comics around, including Jack Plotnick and
Patrick Bristow, this spoof of the '70s Match Game pits the
demented against each other in a hilarious evening, with
proceeds benefiting the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center. Renberg
Theatre. Fri., Aug. 8-Sun., Aug. 10. 8 p.m. (7 p.m. Sun.)
$15. www.lagaycenter.org/boxoffice.
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