theater
GREASE. Saenger Theatre, 143 N. Rampart St., 525-1052 or 522-5555; www.saengertheatre.com -- Phoenix Productions presents the classic 1950s musical. Ray DeMattis directs touring cast including Frankie Avalon. Tickets $35-$55. 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
HOLLYWOOD HEAVEN. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles St., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com -- Ricky Graham and Roy Haylock present a cabaret show about the competitive afterlives of the most famous Hollywood stars. Tickets $27 (includes $5 drink credit). 8 p.m. Wednesday.
HOUSEWARMING. Anthony Bean Community Theater, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-PLAY; www.anthonybean.com -- The Anthony Bean Community Theater presents the world premiere of a comedy about four sisters by Phyllis M. Clemons. Anthony Bean directs Carol Sutton, Patricia McGuire-Hill, Adella Gautier, Gwendolyne Foxworth and Marie Slade Weatherspoon. Tickets $18 general admission, $15 students/seniors. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, through March 6.
LOVE LETTERS. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles St., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com -- Le Chat Noir presents a play by A.R. Gurney about love and friendship revealed through a lifelong correspondence. Carl Walker directs Nell Nolan and David Stone. Tickets $26 (includes $5 drink credit). 6 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Monday.
MESHUGGAH-NUNS! THE ECUMENICAL NUNSENSE. Skyfire Theatre, 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 875-7577; www.skyfire.tv -- The Skyfire Theatre presents a play about showbiz nuns stranded on a stormy ship. Rita Stockstill directs Jill Lane McGuire, Deborah Marcelle, Sandy Landry and others. Tickets $20 general admission, $15 students/seniors. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, through March 5.
STAR CROSSED. Flour Power Confectionary & Tea Room, 2101 Paris Rd., Chalmette, 277-SHOW or 276-9095; www.shinepresents.com -- Shine Productions presents a comedy by writer-director Christian Bordelon. Christina Cuenca, Barry Lemoine and others star. Tickets $18 general admission. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, through Feb. 19.
THE SUBWAY MUSIC VIDEOS. True Brew Theatre, 200 Julia St., 524-8440 -- Lady Bebe Theatre Company presents a two-part play by Sarah b Shotland. Liz Ladach-Bark and Rebecca Johnson direct and star. Tickets $25 for opening night show and champagne reception to benefit NO/AIDS taskforce. 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14; through March 3.
TRUE WEST. Minacapelli's Dinner Playhouse, 1540 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, (985) 781-6565; http://minacapellis.com -- Minacapelli's presents Sam Shepard's play about two brothers. Rickie Luke directs Patrick Rouse, Rich Lyon, Ken Thompson and Carla Constanza. Tickets $35 for dinner and show. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through Feb. 19.
auditions
SCHOOL OF AMERICAN BALLET AUDITIONS. Giacobbe Academy of Dance, 6925 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 889-0940 -- The School of American Ballet holds auditions for its five-week summer course. Female dancers must bring pointe shoes. Registration is one hour prior to audition. Call for more information. Auditions for male and female dancers ages 12-14, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Auditions for male and female dancers ages 15-18, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
comedy
HARRAH'S NEW ORLEANS CASINO. The Earl Turner Theatre, 533-6600; www.harrahs.com -- Wednesday: The Improv at Harrah's featuring Jann Karam, Rahn Ramey and Jackie Flynn, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.; Thursday: The Improv at Harrah's featuring Jann Karam, Rahn Ramey and Jackie Flynn, 10 p.m.; Saturday: The Improv at Harrah's featuring Jann Karam, Rahn Ramey and Jackie Flynn, 10 p.m.; Sunday: The Improv at Harrah's featuring Jann Karam, Rahn Ramey and Jackie Flynn, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
HOUSE OF BLUES. 225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.hob.com -- Thursday: Last Comic Standing winner John Heffron with Wild Bill Dykes opening, 8 p.m.
MARTINE'S. 2347 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-8637; www.martinesonline.com -- Friday: Comedy Invasion presents Seth Cockfield, Sean Patton, Neal Stastny and Chris Fontana, 8 p.m.; Friday: Short-form improv with National Comedy Company, 10:30 p.m.; Saturday: Running Funny presents 'Hey It's Honest Abe's Birthday!' featuring Mike Strecker, Jodi Borello, Gary Remy, Phil Hebert and Bert Armstrong, 9 p.m.
TRUE BREW CAFE. 200 Julia St., 524-8441 -- Saturday: Brown!, improv comedy, 11 p.m.
art
galleries
3 RING CIRCUS' THE BIG TOP GALLERY. 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com -- Femme Fatale: Circus Magickus, group show with work by Tina Girouard, Sean Yseult, Coral Lambert, Michele Elmore, Lateefah Wright, Rachelle O'Brien, Michele Lacayo and Cree McCree, through Feb. 26.
THE ACADEMY GALLERY. New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, 5256 Magazine St., 899-8111; www.noafa.com -- M. Dell Weller: A Retrospective Exhibition of Our Senior Faculty Member, through Feb. 26.
A GALLERY FOR FINE PHOTOGRAPHY. 241 Chartres St., 568-1313; www.agallery.com -- Ansel Adams and Henri Cartier-Bresson, A Tribute, through February.
ANTON HAARDT FOLK GALLERY. 2858 Magazine St., 891-9080; www.antonart.com -- Mose T: A to Z, folk art by Mose Tolliver, ongoing.
ARTEBELLA GALLERY. 323 Chartres St., 299-7196 -- Digital montages and digital paintings by Crawford Carroll; Mardi Gras Stole My Heart, group show featuring paintings, jewelry and works in clay, wood and fiber; both through February.
ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY. 432 Julia St., 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com -- John Waters' Greatest Hits (1994-2004), photographs and sculptures by the film director; Batman Dracula, paintings on aluminum by Blake Boyd; both through Feb. 26.
ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY PROJECT SPACE. 730 Tchoupitoulas St., 524-9393; www.arthurrogergallery.com -- Glasswork by Dale Chihuly, through Feb. 26.
ARTICHOKE GALLERY. 912 Decatur St., 636-2004 -- Watercolors and prints of New Orleans' landmarks by Peter Briant. Ongoing.
BARRISTER'S GALLERY. 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767; www.barristersgallery.com -- Matjames: New Constructions, through Feb. 28 (reviewed in this issue); sculpture by John Greco, ongoing; Hydriotaphia: New Orleans Artists Design Their Own Funeral Urns, through March 26 (see this week's A&E feature). Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
BERGERON STUDIO & GALLERY. 406 Magazine St., 522-7503; www.bergeronstudio.com -- Visions of Sister Gertrude Morgan, photographs by Harriet Blum, Sylvia de Swaan and Michael P. Smith, through Feb. 26.
BRUNNER GALLERY. 215 N. Columbia St., Covington, 893-0444 -- New Year, New Work, exhibit by gallery artists, through Feb. 28. Artists' reception and book signing by Bruce and Lou Stewart 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
CARROLL GALLERY. Tulane University, Newcomb Art Department, Woldenberg Art Center, 314-2228; www.tulane.edu/~art/carrollgallery -- Motion/Stasis, artwork by Iva Gueorguieva, Anastasia Pelias, Christopher Saucedo, Stephen Sollins and Dave Steuber, through Feb. 16.
COLE PRATT GALLERY. 3800 Magazine St., 891-6789; www.coleprattgallery.com -- Artwork by Mary Stephens, through Feb. 27. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
COLLINS C. DIBOLL ART GALLERY. Loyola University, Monroe Library, fourth floor, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 861-5456 -- Louisiana in Print, group exhibition of contemporary Louisiana printmakers, through March 11.
CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER. 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- Pieces of Power: Famous Monuments, sculptures and paintings by students of artist Richard Thomas, through March 6; Raving in the Desert, photographs by Tomer Ganihar; Raw Data: Conceptual Art in Louisiana, group show featuring Louisiana artists John Davis, Joan Kay, Stephen Sollins, Matthew Sontheimer and Robert Tannen; both through March 27.
D.O.C.S. GALLERY. 709 Camp St., 524-3936; www.docsgallery.com -- Free Fall, work by Mark Chatterley, through March 3.
EVANS GALLERY. 3815 Magazine St., 897-2688; www.evansgallery.com -- Works by Lisa Conrad, Tom Corbin, Auguste Garufi, Jean Geraci, Rhenda Saporito, Julie Silvers and Adele Sypesteyn.
FT. ISABEL GALLERY. 502 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-1841 -- Work by gallery artists Beryl Carbon, Carol Hallock, Suzanne King, Wes Koon, Carol Lapari, Martin Needom, Ginger Pine, Johnny Stout and Linda Thurlow; The Flaming Flamingo, artwork by Ginger Pine, through Feb. 28. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
HANSON GALLERY. 229 Royal St., 524-8211; www.hansongallery-nola.com -- New paintings by Edward Povey; works on paper by T.L. Lange; both through Feb. 21; works by gallery artists Peter Max, Raymond Douillet, Adrian Deckbar, M. L. Snowden and Steve Taylor, ongoing.
HERIARD-CIMINO GALLERY. 440 Julia St., 525-7300; www.heriardcimino.com -- Recent paintings by Michel Alexis, through Feb. 19.
THE HOUSE OF ART. 959 Gerard St. (Hwy 59), Mandeville, (985) 674-9261 -- Oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings and prints by Mildred Reynolds and Carol Hallock, ongoing.
INSLEY ART GALLERY. 427 Esplanade Ave., 949-3512; http://insleyart.com -- Chrysalis, paintings by Thomas Drymon, Amzie Adams, Charlene Insley, Gerald Domingue, Charles Foster and sculpture by Allison Pasarew, through April 9.
JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY. 841 Carondelet St., 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com -- Nouveaux Artistes D'Acadiana, An Exhibition of Artists From the Acadiana Region of Louisiana, through March 1.
KEVIN GILLENTINE. 3908 Magazine St., 899-4201; www.kevingillentine.com -- New paintings by the artist.
KURT E. SCHON. 510 St. Louis St., 524-5462; 523 Royal St., 523-5902 -- 18th and 19th century European oil paintings by a select group of artists from the French Salon and The Royal Academy.
LEMIEUX GALLERIES. 332 Julia St., 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com -- Under See, new paintings by Alan Gerson, through Feb. 26.
MARGUERITE OESTREICHER FINE ARTS. 720 Julia St., 581-9253 -- Annie Shows: Arrangements, through Feb. 26. (Reviewed in this issue.)
MARTIN LUKE GALLERY. 4535 Magazine St., 896-9198 -- Oil paintings by Martin Luke and metal sculpture by Luis Colmenares and Scot Evert.
MID CITY ART AND FRAMING. 4305 Canal St., 486-0277 -- Young Bloods: Photographic Portraits of Black Indian Youth, by Kichea S. Burt, through March 5.
NEWCOMB ART GALLERY. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, 865-5328; www.newcomb.tulane.edu/artindex.html -- Doubly Blessed: The Ibeji Twins of Nigeria, through Feb. 27.
NEW ORLEANS ARTWORKS. 727 Magazine St., 529-7279; www.neworleansglassworks.com/site2/mainpage.htm -- Luminated glass and metal sculpture by Dan Schreiber; New Orleans etchings by Darlene Biggus; Atlantian glass vessels by James Mongrain; all through March 4. Opening reception 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS/RIVERFRONT. 2800 Chartres St., 940-2787 -- Surface Treatment: Hasmig Vartanian & Monica Zeringue, artwork by these two artists; In Situ, an installation by Montana Cherney; both through Feb. 25.
NEW ORLEANS GLASSWORKS AND PRINTMAKING STUDIO. 727 Magazine St., 529-7277; www.neworleansglassworks.com/site2/mainpage.htm -- Free daily glassblowing and artmaking demonstrations; Celestial Wonders, chandelier glass sculptures by Stephen Williams, orbital sky prints by Frank van den Ham and musical starry night mobiles by Skippy Strain, through March 4. Opening reception 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
NEXT II GALLERY. 1128 St. Roch Ave., 948-0772 -- Surfacing, works by Steve Banks; A Great Heap of Wit by Karen T. Blomme; both through Feb. 25.
PALMA GALLERY. 828 Howard Ave., 598-2276 -- The Sleep of Reason, black and white Mardi Gras photography from 1955-1985 by Lyle Bonge, through March 15.
RADICI GALLERY. 603 Julia St., 596-2144; www.radicigallery.com -- Sheep Is Watchin', works on canvas by George Rosa using spray paint, ink, stencils, posters and stickers, through March 3. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.
ROBERT BRUNO GALLERY. 900 S. Peters St., 679-0001; www.robertbrunogallery.com -- LSU Revealed and New Orleans Legend Matt Anderson Rediscovered: An Exhibition of Rare 20th Century Photography, through March 2.
RODRIGUE STUDIO. 721 Royal St., 581-4244; www.georgerodrigue.com -- Original paintings and silkscreens by George Rodrigue; River Paintings and aluminum sculptures through April 15; the Blue Dog Series, ongoing.
STEVE MARTIN STUDIO. 624 Julia St., 566-1390 -- Just Today, paintings by Marc Kullman.
SYLVIA SCHMIDT GALLERY. 400-A Julia St., 522-2000; www.sylviaschmidt.com -- Shorelines, paintings by Tiit Raid, through Thursday; Louisiana Wetlands, paintings by Rhea Gary, through Feb. 28.
THE WAITING ROOM GALLERY. 906 Pauline St., 949-1805; www.wroomgallery.com -- The Feminine Mystique, paintings by Pat McDonald Fowler, through Saturday.
THE WILLIAM AND JOSEPH GALLERY. 713 Royal St., 566-7009; www.thewilliamandjosephgallery.com -- Landscape paintings by Mark Ramy, metal sculpture by Barrett DeBusk, floral paintings by Jaline Pol, jewelry by Monique Leon and glasswork by artists from around the country, ongoing.
WINDSOR FINE ART. 221 Royal St., 586-0202; www.windsorfineart.com -- Contemporary Realism by Pino, through March 15.
spare spaces
BECKHAM'S BOOKSHOP. 228 Decatur St., fourth floor, 522-9875 -- Artist's reception and party featuring twelve works by Joel Kelly. 7 p.m. Saturday.
ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER. 900 Convention Center Blvd., 582-3023; www.mccno.com -- A Great Day in Black, photographs and memorabilia honoring 55 African-American judges, through April 10. Opening gala 6 p.m. Saturday.
HANDS IN CLAY. 4122 Magazine St., 269-1300 -- Works by Martin Lill, Karen Marchand, Joy Gauss and Alison Thomas.
LAKESIDE SHOPPING CENTER. 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 835-8000; www.lakesideshopping.com -- The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club Inc. presents a Mardi Gras exhibit featuring posters, throws, history, costumes and more, through Monday.
SOUND CAFE. 2700 Chartres St., 947-4477 -- Cuba, new photographs by Christopher Porché West, through Wednesday.
THE SPOTTED CAT. 623 Frenchmen St., 943-3887 -- Paintings by Suzanne Sanders.
TWIROPA. Tchoupitoulas Room, 1544 Tchoupitoulas St., 595-5091; www.nolastyle.com -- Backstage Photo Confessions, photographs by Leslie T. Snadowsky, ongoing.
museums
AMERICAN-ITALIAN MUSEUM & RESEARCH LIBRARY. 537 S. Peters St., 522-7294 -- Hand-painted and lettered plaques by artist Franco Alessandri, photographs, and memorabilia.
GERMAINE CAZENAVE WELLS MARDI GRAS MUSEUM. Arnaud's Restaurant, 813 Bienville St., 523-5433; www.arnauds.com/museum.html -- Exhibit featuring costumes, Carnival memorabilia and vintage photos from 1937 to 1968, open during restaurant hours.
GERMAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER. 519 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, 363-4202; www.gacc-nola.com -- Nast-y & Nice: The Art of Thomas Nast, through April 2.
HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION. 533 Royal St., 523-4662; www.hnoc.org -- A Heritage of Faith: Christ Church Cathedral and Episcopal Louisiana, 1805-2005, through May 7.
LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM CABILDO. 701 Chartres St., 568-6968; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/site/cabex.htm -- The Cabildo: Two Centuries of Louisiana History, ongoing; Freshly Brewed: The Coffee Trade and the Port of New Orleans; Louisiana and the Mighty Mississippi River, through April.
LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM PRESBYTERE. 751 Chartres St., 568-6968; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/site/presbex.htm -- Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana, ongoing; The Mardi Gras Art of Tony Green, through Nov. 20.
MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN COCKTAIL. 514 Chartres St., 565-8027; www.museumoftheamericancocktail.org -- Ongoing exhibits about the history of the American cocktail.
NEW ORLEANS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM. 1418 Governor Nichols St., 587-0024 -- National Conference of Artists Southern Regional Invitational Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Art Exhibit, through March 4.
NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC TRAIN GARDEN AT CITY PARK. New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park, 482-4888; www.neworleanscitypark.com/nobg.php -- Miniature replicas of New Orleans architectural styles crafted from botanical bits, plus small-scale trains and streetcars, all in garden setting. Permanent exhibit is included with regular admission to New Orleans Botanical Garden.
NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART. 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, 488-2631; www.noma.org -- Five Thousand Years of Chinese Ceramics From the Robin and R. Randolph Richmond Collection, through April 10. Opens Saturday; The Tortoise and the Hare: Symbols and Legends in Edo-Period Japanese Painting, through June 5; John Biggers: My America, early paintings, drawings and sculptures from 1943 to 1958 by the artist, through March 20.
NEW ORLEANS PHARMACY MUSEUM. 514 Chartres St., 565-8027; www.pharmacymuseum.org -- Permanent and rotating exhibits on the history of pharmacy, healthcare and medicine.
OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART. 925 Camp St., 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org -- Recent Acquisitions in Contemporary Photography; Texas: Grassy Landscapes, both through March; Walter Inglis Anderson: Everything I See Is Strange and New, through April 17.
OLD U.S. MINT. 400 Esplanade Ave., 568-6990; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/site/mintex.htm -- New Orleans Jazz, ongoing; The United States Mint, New Orleans: Its History and Operations, ongoing; Newcomb Pottery and Crafts, ongoing; O. Winston Link: The Louisiana Photographs, previously unpublished images from the 1930s and '40s, through July 31.
SYDNEY AND WALDA BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, 488-2631; www.noma.org -- Five-acre outdoor collection of modern and contemporary sculpture, free and open to the public.
WILLIAMS RESEARCH CENTER. 410 Chartres St., 598-7171; www.hnoc.org/willcent.htm -- Tarnished Laurels: The British at the Battle of New Orleans, items from the War of 1812, through May; Louisiana Sites and Citizens, permanent.
call for artists
ARTEGG ARTMART EXHIBITORS. 1001 S. Broad St., 822-4002; www.artegg.com -- Painters, photographers, furniture makers, wood carvers, potters, glassmakers, sculptors, basket makers, jewelers, weavers and purveyors of nonperishable organic products are invited to exhibit. Spaces are 10-by-10 feet and exhibitors must provide own tents or tables. A deposit of $40 and rental fee of $40 is required monthly. ArtMart is every second Saturday of the month.
FIRST UNITARIAN ART MARKET. First Unitarian-Universalist Church of New Orleans, 2903 Jefferson Ave., 866-9010; www.firstuuno.org -- The church is seeking artists to fill 65 booths for an art market on Feb. 18-20. Contact Len Levine for details at 895-4646 or praglenus@yahoo.com.
words
Wednesday 9
GARDEN DISTRICT BOOK SHOP GROUP. Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St., 895-2266 -- The group discusses What's Bred in the Bone by Robertson Davies. New members are welcome. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
POETRY FORUM WORKSHOP. 257 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-8472 or 467-9034 -- The New Orleans Poetry Forum hosts a weekly workshop every Wednesday. 8 p.m.
TAO POETRY OPEN MIC. Neutral Ground Coffee House, 5110 Danneel St., 891-3381; www.neutralground.org -- Open-mic poetry reading every Wednesday. 9 p.m.
Thursday 10
17 POETS OPEN MIC. Gold Mine Saloon, 701 Dauphine St., 586-0745; www.goldminesaloon.com -- A special screening of Amzie Adams' documentary Mondo Mardi Gras: True Believers and the Truly Trashed. Weekly series with featured poets John Sinclair and David Sinclair. Open mic to follow. Poets, storytellers, dancers, musicians, puppeteers and more are invited to share their art. Hosted by Dave Brinks. Free admission. 8 p.m.
Friday 11
LOU STEWART. Silk Road Collection, 3714 Magazine St., 894-8540 -- The interior designer, feng shui consultant and co-author signs Your Way Home: The Psychology of Place Inside and Out. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 12
AS SMART AS WE ARE TOUR. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com -- The band One Ring Zero tours with their album composed to lyrics written by some of America's bestselling and prize-winning authors, including Margaret Atwood, Rick Moody, Jonathan Lethem, Dave Eggers, Paul Auster and many more. Free admission. 7 p.m.
BOOK SIGNINGS. The Afro-American Book Stop, 5700 Read Blvd., 243-2436; www.theafroamericanbookstop.com -- Authors Tina Brooks McKinney, Maseyree Lofton and Sydney Malore sign books. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
BRUCE AND LOU STEWART. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia St., Covington, 893-0444 -- Book release and signing for Your Way Home: The Psychology of Place Inside and Out. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
JAMBALAYA BOOK CLUB. The Catholic Book Store, 8039 Fig St., 861-7504 -- Sr. Fara Impastato leads a discussion on Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
MARIE SMITH-STEWART. Oakwood Mall, B. Dalton Booksellers, 197 Westbank Expwy., Gretna, 362-2074 -- Interactive craft presentation with author of We Are All the Same. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
SCI-FI BOOK CLUB. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com -- The group discusses Mind of My Mind by Octavia Butler. 10:30 p.m.
