Friday, May 1, 1998
The Grapevine
Let’s face it. The entertainment-slash-shock value of seeing
Denzel with an afro lasts about five minutes. Sure, he’s got game,
but maybe you don’t. Maybe you’re looking for a nice, mellow
non-athletic way to spend your weekend. So check out this A&E
joint.
Video: I don’t feel like walking
Back in the old days (1995) when Leonardo DiCaprio could act, he
was a mere pre-teen heroin addict and not king of France, not king
of the world. And he had game. Watch him tool around the courts
with Marky Mark.
"The Basketball Diaries" (1995)
Performance: I like it live
In Shakespeare’s day, all the female roles went to boys who
could speak in falsetto and didn’t mind wearing a dress. But the
L.A. Women’s Shakespeare Company makes up for lost time. Their
latest all-female production is a strange dream indeed,
transporting the classic comedy to New York City.
"A Midsummer NIght’s Dream"
Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. through May
17
Gascon Center Theatre
8737 Washington Blvd., Culver City
Admission is $15.
(310) 289-2111
Food: I’m hungry
Weird name for a sports bar, but if you like to sit on the
sidelines – and eat, play air hockey, pool and darts – doodle on
down to the Promenade for pasta, pizza, quesadillas and all sorts
of appetizers.
Yankee Doodlen
1410 3rd St., Santa Monica
(310) 394-4632
Film: They got uncensored films
Before there was NC-17, "Leave It to Beaver" haunted Hollywood
back lots. But before that, there was no production code, and sin
reigned. Catch 17 rare features, uncut and uncensored.
Friday through Thursday
Nuart Theater
11272 Santa Monica Blvd.
(310) 478-6379
Campus: I don’t have a car
Get a life by "Honoring the Life Givers," the theme of the 13th
annual UCLA Pow-Wow. Native American groups from around the country
team up with UCLA’s American Indian Student Association to present
food, crafts and performances.
Saturday and Sunday
Intramural Field
Admission is free
(310)206-7513