Running of the bulls, benefits and more Saturday, July 10, 2010

Published: Saturday, July 10, 2010, 1:00 AM

 SATURDAY'S CALENDAR

      Special events

      San Fermin in New Orleans Festival El Encierro (The Running of the Bulls) begins at Three Legged Dog,  at the corner of Conti and Burgundy streets. the run pays homage to the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona,  Spain,  with the bulls represented by members of the Big Easy Roller Girls,  pursuing the runners with plastic bats. Runners should assemble at 7 a.m. and are required to wear a white shirt,  white pants or shorts,  and a piece of red cloth about the waist and neck. the run begins at 8 a.m. and ends at the Ernst Cafe,  600 S. Peters St.,  with a block party and music by Javier Gutierez and Acoustic Swiftness and Dr. Gumbo's Spanish Soundsystem. no registration is required. "La Fiesta de Pantalones, " the pants party,  takes place at the Bar on Fulton,  608 Fulton St.,  at 8,  featuring a full tapas menu and music by Los Poboycitos,  Javier Tobar and Dr. Gumbo's Spanish Soundsystem. $15 at the door. Visit nolabulls.com.

      Bastille Day Celebration Bastille Day Block Party,  3100 block of Ponce de Leon Street. Celebrate the French Independence Day at the annual party featuring food and drink,  a children's activity table,  dancing with music by the Gypsy Jazz Trio and Some like it Hot,  5-9. Cynthia Scott will sing "La Marseillaise" at 5:30.

      BENEFITS

      Benefit for Haiti Gris Gris Lab,  2245 Brainard St. eleven readers will participate in a French-English bilingual poetry reading to benefit rebuilding efforts in Haiti,  7. they will present a full performance of "Cahier d'un Retour au Pays Natal (Notebook of a Return to My Native Land)" by Martinican poet Aime Cesaire. Suggested donation is $10-$25. Visit grisgrislab.com.

      German Heritage Festival Association Gulash Dinner Deutsches Haus,  200 S. Galvez St. the sponsors of the annual Oktoberfest parade will host a dinner and silent auction,  7 (doors open at 6). Tickets are $20,  $10 for children ages 12 and younger. Call 522.8014 for reservations.

      LITERARY EVENTS

      Maple Street Book Shop 7529 Maple St. Book-signing for "African Americans of New Orleans" and "Brothers of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans, " 1-3. Call 866.4916.

      Garden District Book Shop 2727 Prytania St. O'Neil De Noux discusses and signs "Indian Country Noir, " 1-3. Call 895.2266.

      COMEDY

      Gut-Buster Comedy Room Holiday Inn,  501 N. U.S. 190,  Covington. Ventriloquist J. Diamond Washington and his "sidekick" Right On Raymond,  and comedian Wes Cannon perform,  9. Tickets are $15,  available at the door or call 985.898.5293.

      National Comedy Company Yo Mama's,  727 St. Peter St. Weekly improv game shows,  9. $10,  $8 online. Call 523.7469,  nationalcomedycompany.com.

      BROWN! Improv Comedy Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center,  1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Comedy show with music,  video sketches and games features Gant Laborde,  Kenneth LaFrance,  Kelli Rosher,  Jonathan Christensen and Bob Murrell,  10. $10. Call. 827.5858.

      CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES

      Louisiana Children's Museum 420 Julia St. Learn about French music,  landmarks and customs,  sample some French food,  make a Napoleon hat and help to build a replica of the Eiffel Tower at the French Fest,  11 a.m.-3. Regular museum hours are 9:30 a.m.-4:30 Tues.-Sat;  noon-5 Sun. $7.50,  members free. Call 523.1357.

      New Orleans Jazz Historical Park Visitors Center,  916 N. Peters St. Children are invited to bring their own instruments and play with members of a professional brass band,  11 a.m. Free. Call 589.4841.

      Rhino Art Workshop RHINO Crafts Gallery,  third floor,  Canal place. Metal artist Cathy Cooper will help children make birthday cards in mixed media to celebrate Rhino's 23rd birthday,  11 a.m.-2. Birthday cake will be served at 2. Space is limited. Reservations requested. $5. Call 523.7945.

      Children's Castle 501 Williams Blvd.,  Kenner. "Magic,  Magic & More Magic" with Glen Ghirardi,  11:30 a.m. Tickets $5. Call 468.7231.

      Simon Kidgits Club "Around the World" the Esplanade Mall,  1401 West Esplanade Ave.,  Kenner. Interactive activities and games that will teach children all about different continents,  1-3. WYES will be there to help kids learn about reading around the world,  focusing on children's books about other countries and cultures. Free for members. Memberships are $5,  available at Guest Services. Call 468.6116.

      COMMUNITY EVENTS

      Yoga in the Garden Besthoff Sculpture Garden,  City Park. a certified instructor from the East Jefferson General Hospital Wellness Center leads the outdoor session,  8 a.m. $5,  free for NOMA and Wellness Center members. Bring a yoga mat. Pre-register by calling EJGH Health Finder at 456.5000. $5.

      Fontainebleau State Park Program 67825 U.S. 190,  Mandeville. a park ranger leads a walk along the nature trail,  9 a.m.;  a ranger leads a program on basic survival skills,  including foraging for food,  shelter construction and fire building,  11 a.m. Free. Call 888.677.3668 or 985.624.4130.

      Parkway Partners "Second Saturdays" the Greenhouse,  1137 Baronne St. Sales of sun-loving and shade-seeking plants,  9 a.m.-noon. Dennis Weese of Aquatic Landscapes Inc. demonstrates how to create a jar fountain,  using easy to find tools and materials,  10 a.m. Free. Bring in a plant you would like to swap. Call 620.2224.

      Sports Collectibles show Ramada Inn,  Airline Drive,  one mile west of the airport,  St. Rose. Baseball,  football,  basketball cards,  autographs and memorabilia,  9 a.m.-5. Admission is $1. Call 733.1435.

      Bird Fair and Sale Quality Inn,  3900 Louisiana 51,  LaPlace. Birds,  cages,  food,  toys and advice from breeders,  9 a.m.-5. Admission is $3,  free for children 10 and younger. $4.50 for a weekend pass. Call 985.386.4545.

      Slidell Knife and Gun show Northshore Harbor Center,  100 Harbor Center Blvd.,  Slidell. More than 225 tables of guns,  knives and related accessories,  9 a.m.-5. $7,  $1 children. Call 985.781.3650.

      Farmers Markets Crescent City Farmers Market 700 Magazine St. Hours 8 a.m.-noon. Call 861.5898,  crescentcityfarmersmarket.org. ... German Coast Farmers Market Ormond Plantation,  13786 River Road,  Destrehan. Produce,  plants,  breads,  pastries plus the annual Preserve Contest,  crafts,  product sampling,  pony rides and music by Blanch Newsome,  8 a.m.-noon. Call 985.764.9762. ... Camellia City Market 333 Erlanger St.,  Slidell. Produce,  plants,  breads,  pastries,  8 a.m.-noon. Call 985.285.3599. ... Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market 484 Sala Ave.,  Westwego. Produce,  seafood,  crafts and prepared foods. Hours 8:30 a.m.-2. Call 341.3424. ... St. Claude Sankofa Marketplace all Souls Episcopal Church parking lot,  corner St. Claude and Caffin avenues. Fresh produce,  crafts,  a health fair,  book giveaway,  access to community resources,  a car show,  a youth tent,  recycling and music by Mario Abney Quartet,  1,  Michaela Harrison,  2,  Guitar Lightnin' Lee,  3. Hours are 1-4. ... Gretna Farmers Market Gretna Market place,  between 3rd and 4th streets on Huey P. Long Avenue,  Gretna. Produce,  baked goods,  plants,  wine,  seafood and an art market,  8:30 a.m.-12:30. ... Covington Farmers Market,  side lawn of City Hall,  609 Columbia St. Hours are 9 a.m.-1. Call 985.892.1873.

      Kenner Planetarium Shows 2020 4th St.,  Kenner. "The Case of the Disappearing Planet, " 10 a.m.;  "The Planets, " 2;  "Wild Safari, " 11 a.m. and 4;  Laser show "Laser Spirit, " noon and 3. Tickets are $6 adults,  $5 seniors and children. Call 468.7231.

      Book Sale Carriage House behind latter Library,  5120 St. Charles Ave. the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library hold weekly book sales,  10 a.m.-2. Call 891.3085.

      Planetarium Shows St. Charles Parish Library,  105 Lakewood Drive,  Luling. Sesame Street's "One World,  one Sky: Big Bird's Adventure, " 10 a.m.,  Twinkle Theater,  2. Free. Call 985.785.8471.

      An Adoption Option Jefferson Feed and Garden,  4421 Jefferson Highway,  Jefferson. LA/SPCA counselors and volunteers bring adoptable pets to the site,  11 a.m.-3. Call 368.5191,  la-spca.org.

      Blessing of the Fleets Big Lake,  City Park. the park celebrates the completion of the Big Lake project and the return of pedal boats,  rowboats and the gondola with a blessing,  11 a.m. and free boat and bike rides,  11 a.m.-noon. Call 259.1509.

      Southern Food and Beverage Museum Events Riverwalk,  1 Poydras St. La Divina Gelateria demonstrates how to make gelato in your home,  2-3. $10,  free for members. Call 569.0405. Visit southernfood.org.

      Touro Infirmary Ortho Expo Touro Infirmary,  second floor,  1401 Foucher St. Speakers will lead short,  interactive seminars for active adults,  ages 45-65,  covering the most common types of exercise and sports-related injuries and how to prevent them,  1-4. Free,  but registration is necessary. Call 949.3999,  ext. 210.

      New Orleans Museum of Art Events City Park. Closing events for the "Beyond the Blues" exhibition include a screening of "Faubourg Treme: the Untold story of Black New Orleans, " 2. Free with museum admission. Call 658.4100.

      Feast of St. Henry Reunion St. Henry's Catholic Church,  812 Gen. Pershing St. the Friends of St. Henry host a reunion party,  beginning with a vigil Mass in the church,  at 3. Following Mass,  a block party with food,  drinks,  snowballs and music by the J. Monque'D Blues Band and other guests will continue,  4-7,  outside the church. Free. Public is invited. Call 891.3410.

      DANCES

      Open dances Club Silhouette Dances 3505 N. Hullen St. Latin Dance Night,  hosted by Javier & Darlene,  9:30. $6. Call 885.1771. ... Westbankers 11th Annual Reunion Dance Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World,  233 Newton St.,  Algiers. the dance features music by the Midnight Special,  7-midnight. BYOL. Table reservations available for parties of 10. $25 per person. Call 450.7460 or 361.0937. Sponsored by Blue Knights Men's Club. ... Harahan Lions Dance 1001 Hickory Ave.,  Harahan. the dance takes place,  8 (doors open 7:30)-midnight. Music by N.O. Quarter Notes with Eddie Powers. Tickets are $10. BYOL. Call Cindy for reserved tables at 466.6691.

      Singles dances St. Clement of Rome Single and Single Again Dance. St. Clement Gym. Music by Jake & the Nifty Fifties,  8-midnight. $12 per person. BYOL. Dressy casual. no blue jeans,  T-shirts,  shorts or tennis shoes allowed. Call 467.2034 or 463.3050.

      BEYOND NEW ORLEANS

      Louisiana Catfish Festival St. Gertrude Catholic Church,  Louisiana 631,  Des Allemands. Rides,  games,  crafts,  food,  dancing and a catfish-eating contest,  10 a.m.-till. Call 985.758.7542.

      Crape Myrtle Magic Imahara's Southern Garden,  5341 Mahoney Road,  St. Francisville. Master horticulturist Walter Imahara invites the public to the arboretum,  featuring many different species of crape myrtles in a rainbow of colors,  8 a.m.-4. Free admission.

      concerts

      Covington Farmers Market 609 N. Columbia St.,  on the side lawn of City Hall,  Covington. the Irish Bayou Band performs,  9:30 a.m. Free. Call 985.892.1873.

      New Orleans Jazz Historical Park Concerts Visitor Center,  916 N. Peters St. "Music for all Ages." Children are invited to bring their own instruments and play with members of a professional brass band,  11 a.m.,  Bob French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band perform,  2-3:30. Free.

      Louisiana Music Factory Concert Series 210 Decatur St. Turnip Greens,  2,  Chip Wilson and Jesse Moore,  3. Free. Call 586.1094.

      Jazz'n the Vines Pontchartrain Vineyards,  81250 Louisiana 1082,  Bush,  north of Covington. Big Band/Swing classics by the Sentimental Serenaders 6:30-9 (gates open at 5:30) at the outdoor concert in the vineyards. $10. Bring a lawn chair,  umbrella,  flashlight and picnic (if desired). Food and wine will be sold. no outside wine or spirits. Call 985.892.9742.

      Music at the Museum National World War II Museum,  945 Magazine St. the Victory Belles and the Victory six Swing Band perform favorites of the 1940s,  7:30. Dinner packages are available. Call 528.1944,  ext. 359.

      Hard Rock Concerts Hard Rock Hotel and Casino,  777 Beach Blvd.,  Biloxi,  Miss. the rock duo Air Supply performs,  8. Tickets are $32.99-$42.99,  through Ticketmaster.

      Harrah's Concerts Harrah's Theatre in Harrah's Casino,  8 Canal St. R&B singer/songwriter Mel Waiters performs,  8. Tickets are $35 plus service charges,  through Ticketmaster.

      Zebra Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts in Armstrong Square. the hard rock band,  featuring Randy Jackson,  Guy Gelso and Felix Hanemann return to New Orleans for their 35th anniversary show,  8. Tickets are $27 and up. Call 800.745.3000.

      AUDITIONS

      Jefferson Performing Arts Society Auditions Westwego Performing Arts Theatre,  177 Sala Ave. JPAS holds youth auditions (ages 8-14) for the 2010-11 productions of "The Sound of Music" and "La Boheme, " and youth and adult auditions for "A Christmas story, " July 17 at 10:30 a.m. (mandatory youth warm-up,  9:30 a.m.). Adult auditions begin at 1. by appointment. Bring two copies of a headshot and a resume. for further information,  call 885.2000,  ext. 204;  to schedule a time,  call 885.2000,  ext. 202.

      Nightclubs

      Andrea's Capri Blu Lounge 3100 19th St.,  Metairie,  834.8583. Philip Melancon,  8.

      Bad Monkey 321 Laroussini St.,  Westwego,  265.0595. no Room for Saints,  mad Dog,  4 Mag Nitrous,  Brothers and Kings,  10.

      Banks Street Bar and Grill 4401 Banks St.,  486.0258. Kevin O'Day and James Andrews All-Star Band,  10.

      the Bar 3224 Edenborn Ave.,  Metairie,  888.9859. First Time,  9.

      Bayou Park Bar 542 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway. Marlon Jordan,  10.

      Beach House 2401 N. Woodlawn Ave.,  Metairie,  456.7470. Open Mike,  8.

      Bengal II 4612 Quincy Ave.,  Metairie,  457.2172. Superhero Junkies,  10.

      Big Al's Saloon 1440B Westbank Expressway,  Harvey,  376.2090. BooDoo Blues Krewe Fundraiser,  6.

      Blue Nile 532 Frenchmen St.,  948.2583. Washboard Chaz Blues Trio,  7,  Big Rock Candy Mountain,  11.

      Blue Nile (upstairs) 532 Frenchmen St.,  948.2583. Bionica,  9,  DJ Real and DJ Black Pearl,  midnight.

      BMC 1331 Decatur St. Medianoche Internacional,  1-3:30 a.m.,  New Orleans Jazz Series,  3,  Jayna Morgan and the Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band,  6:30,  Geno's Juke Joint,  9:30.

      Bombay Club (in the Prince Conti Hotel) 830 Conti St.,  586.0972. Luther Kent Quartet,  9:30.

      Boomtown Casino 4132 Peters Road,  Harvey,  366.7711. the Molly Ringwalds,  9:30.

      Carrollton Station 8140 Willow St.,  865.9190. Andrew Duhon plus Matt Resignola plus Lisa Mills,  9:30.

      Chad's Bistro 3216 W. Esplanade Avenue,  Metairie,  838.9935. Spool and the Gang,  6:30.

      Checkpoint Charlie 501 Esplanade Ave.,  281.4847. dread,  Anijarim,  Delerium Trigger,  8.

      Chickie Wah Wah 2828 Canal St.,  304.4714. Ven Pa' Ca Flamenco Song and Dance,  9.

      Circle Bar 1032 St. Charles Ave.,  588.2616. the Jazzholes,  6,  Ola Podrida with Benjamin Jones and Julie Odell,  10.

      Columbia Street Tap Room and Grill 434 N. Columbia St.,  Covington,  985.898.0899. 5 Finger Discount,  10.

      d.b.a. 618 Frenchmen St.,  942.3731. John Boutte,  8,  Chief Monk Boudreaux,  11.

      Dago's Cantina 2101 Williams Blvd.,  Suites B and C,  Kenner,  467.3246. Monster Crawfish,  9.

      Dolly's Bar 2300 21st St.,  Kenner,  305.2731. Open Mike with Roy and Karen,  9.

      Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar 5535 Tchoupitoulas St.,  891.8500. Dr. Bone and the Hepcats,  10.

      Green Room 521 E. Boston St.,  Covington,  985.892.2225. Saturate plus Generation way,  10.

      Hi-Ho Lounge 2239 St. Claude Ave.,  945.4446. Stix duh Clown,  Spirit Family Reunion,  10.

      House of Blues 225 Decatur St.,  529.2624. the Farewell show of ELLE!oh!ELLE plus special guest the American Tragedy,  through Heidi's Eyes and OH! the Moment,  6:30.

      Howlin' Wolf 907 S. Peters St.,  529.5844. Slow Burn Burlesque and Grindin' Diamonds presents South of Heaven,  9.

      Hurricanes Sports Bar and Grill 1414 Veterans Memorial Blvd.,  Metairie,  833.0050. Gashouse Gorillaz,  10.

      Kerry Irish Pub 331 Decatur St.,  527.5954. Mark Hessler,  5,  Invisible Cowboy,  9.

      Landing Bar and Grill 4750 Pontchartrain Drive,  Slidell,  985.645.9009. DJ Sewell,  8:30.

      Le Bon Temps Roule 4801 Magazine St.,  895.8117. Wild Magnolias Mardi Gras Indians,  11.

      little Tropical Isle 435 Bourbon St. Jason Bishop,  4:30,  Frank Fairbanks Duo,  9.

      Maple Leaf Bar 8816 Oak St.,  866.9359. Maple Leaf All-Stars with Brian Stoltz,  Willie Green,  Jimmy Messa,  Tom Worrell,  Andy Ambrose,  10:30.

      Mo's Chalet 3201 Houma Blvd.,  Metairie,  780.2961. Limited Edition,  featuring Al Norman,  9.

      Mulate's 201 Julia St.,  522.1492. Bayou DeVille,  7.

      Neutral Ground Coffee House 5110 Danneel St.,  891.3381. High Ground Drifters,  7,  Iain Micah Weigert,  9.

      O'Aces Lounge 1662 Gause Blvd.,  Slidell,  985.326.0059. Band of Brothers,  9:30.

      old Firemen's Hall 307 Fourth St.,  Westwego,  371.0776. Wayne Foret,  8.

      old Point Bar 545 Patterson St.,  364.0950. the Turnip Greens,  9:30.

      Rivershack Tavern 3449 River Road,  Jefferson,  834.4938. the Refugeze,  10.

      Rock 'n' Bowl 3016 S. Carrollton Ave.,  861.1700. Eric Lindell,  9:30.

      Ruby's Roadhouse 840 Lamarque St.,  Mandeville,  985.626.9748. Zapf Dingbats,  9:30.

      Smitty's after Hours 2020 West Esplanade Ave.,  Kenner,  468.9420. BTU's,  10.

      Southport Hall 200 Monticello Ave.,  Jefferson,  835.2903. Ratt Poison,  10.

      Spotted Cat Music Club 623 Frenchmen St. Kristina Morales Jazz Group,  3,  Panorama Jazz Band,  6,  Meschiya Lake and the little Big Horns,  10.

      Tipitina's 501 Napoleon Ave. Benefit for Arian Macklin featuring the Stooges Brass Band,  Hot 8 Brass Band,  Free Agents,  TBC,  we Are one,  Kin Folks,  All-stars and more,  9.

      Tropical Isle Bayou Club 610 Bourbon St.,  529.1702. Sammy Naquin,  1,  Waylon Thibodeaux,  5,  Danny T. and the Blue Crawfish Band,  9.

      Tropical Isle Bourbon 721 Bourbon St.,  529.4109. Captain Leo,  1,  Mark Barrett,  5,  Debbie and the Deacons,  9.

      Tropical Isle Original 600 Bourbon St.,  529.1728. Rhythm and Rain,  2,  Amanda Shaw,  6,  Brandon Giles,  10,  Late as Usual,  11:30.

      Jazz

      Arnaud's Jazz Bistro 813 Bienville St. (corner of Bourbon St.),  523.2847. the Gumbo Trio,  6:30.

      Cafe Beignet 311 Bourbon St.,  587.0727. Steamboat Willie Jazz Band,  2.

      Fritzel's European Jazz Pub 733 Bourbon St.,  561.0432. Tom Fischer and Friends,  9.

      Hermes Bar Antoine's Restaurant,  713 St. Louis St.,  581.4422. Alex McMurray with bill Malchow,  9:30 and 11.

      Houston's Restaurant 1755 St. Charles Ave.,  524.1579. Garden District Trio featuring David Hansen,  Jeff Lashway and Chris Sharkey,  5:30.

      Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse 300 Bourbon St.,  553.2331. Glen David Andrews,  8,  Brass Band Jam featuring Kinfolk Brass Band,  midnight.

      Maison on Frenchmen 508 Frenchmen St.,  947.6155. Loose Marbles,  7,  the Revealers,  10.

      Maison on Frenchmen (upstairs) 508 Frenchmen St.,  947.6155. Jak Locke and Greene Genes,  10.

      Market Cafe 1000 Decatur St.,  527.5000. Bobby Love and Andy K,  4.

      Palm Court Jazz Cafe 1204 Decatur St.,  525.02. Lionel Ferbos with the Palm Court Jazz Band,  8.

      Preservation Hall 726 St. Peter St.,  522.2841 or 523.8939. Preservation Hall Band with Steve Pistorious,  8.

      Snug Harbor 626 Frenchmen St.,  949.0696. Herlin Riley Quartet,  8 and 10.

      Sweet Lorraine's 1931 St. Claude Ave.,  945.9654. Emile Hall,  10 and midnight.

      Windsor Court Hotel (Polo Club Lounge) 300 Gravier St.,  523.6000. Michael Pellera,  7,  Anais St. John,  9.

      theater

      a funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University,  Dixon Hall,  865.5269. the Tony Award-winning,  Burt Shevelove/Larry Gelbart/Stephen Sondheim musical about a wily slave,  who must unite a virgin courtesan and his young master to earn his freedom. Performance at 8. Tickets: $26-$35.

      Blackbird the Elm Theatre,  220 Julia St.,  218.0055. a Gulf War veteran with severe back pain and a young ex-stripper struggling with drug addiction desperately cling to each other in hope of escaping their grim lives. Performance at 8. Tickets: $15. Group rates available.

      Blank Canvas First Unitarian Universalist Church,  5212 S. Claiborne Ave.,  866.9010. Adam's paintings come to life and make people re-experience the most intense love they have ever known,  but what happens to the power of his paintings when Adam falls? Final performance at 7:30. Tickets: $5.

      Cats Playmakers Theater,  19106 Playmakers Road,  Covington,  985.893.1671. Andrew Lloyd Webber's all-singing,  all-dancing musical spectacular based on poems from T.S. Eliot's "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats." Performance at 8. Tickets: $25 adults,  $15 students.

      Golly Gee Whiz NORD Ty Tracy Theatre on the first floor of Gallier Hall,  545 St. Charles Ave. (enter from Lafayette Street),  598.3800. it is 1939 and even the town of Happyville is depressed,  especially the kids. but what can a group of kids do to change the town's economy? Directed by Samantha King. Performance at 1. Tickets: $15,  also available online at crescentcitylights.org.

      Macbeth Lupin Theater,  Dixon Annex,  Tulane University. 865.5105. the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival presents Jim Fitzmorris and Ron Gural,  co-directing Shakespeare's tragedy. Performance at 7:30. Tickets: $30. Available by phone;  at the Lupin Theater box office,  Tues-Fri from noon to 4 p.m.,  and 90 minutes before curtain;  or online at brownpapertickets.com.

      Ruthless! the Musical Cutting Edge Theater,  747 Robert Blvd.,  Slidell,  985.649.3727. a wimpy and untalented mother has a remarkably talented daughter who is desperate to perform in the school play. Performance at 8. Tickets: $17.

      the Wedding Singer Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre,  616 St. Peter St.,  522.2081. a broken heart turns a singer stuck living in his grandmother's basement into a wedding planner's worst nightmare -- until he meets the girl of his dreams. the Broadway musical,  based on the Adam Sandler-Drew Barrymore film,  celebrates the music and fashion of the 1980s. Performance at 8. Tickets: $23-$60.

      Zombie Town Le Chat Noir,  715 St. Charles Ave.,  581.5812. a San Francisco theater collective travels to Harwood,  Texas,  the site of a disturbing zombie attack,  to interview the surviving citizens. Performance at 8. Tickets: $20. Tonight at 10,  Le Chat Noir will host a screening of "Gold, " a collaborative artistic mash-up of Bob Levis' 1972 classic,  featuring Del Close ("The Untouchables, " "Ferris Bueller's Day Off") and Garry Goodrow ("Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, " "The Hollywood Knights"). Tickets: $5,  or free with admission to "Zombie Town."

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