Frank Wortham’s solo show ‘House of Lucky’ was last seen in San Francisco at The Marsh, a production that earned him two Bay Area Theatre Critics’ Circle awards. Now he and his play return, this time to the Magic Theatre, bringing the rousing, spoken-word style performance about the trials and tribulations of San Francisco life for a struggling artist. It is full of gossipy, knowing insight but you do not have to live here to appreciate it – its themes are universal.
House of Lucky
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Tommy Chong
23 07 2010Comedian Tommy Chong, best known as the dazed and confused hippie sidekick to comedy partner Cheech Marin, surprisingly has a background as a country-western and R&B guitarist in Canada’s Dog Patch. Son of Chinese and Scotch-Irish parents, Chong played in Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers, where he co-wrote ‘Does Your Mama Know About Me’, later recorded by the Jackson 5. In the 1960s, Chong launched his comedy career in the least likely of places – a lapdance bar owned by his brother – before going on to become a comedic icon of the stoned era.
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Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre
24 06 2010Warwick Road, SW5 (020 7373 8141)
Earl’s Court tube. Box office 9am-6pm Mon-Fri; 9am-2pm Sat. Admission ?5-?50. Credit MC, V.
The clue is in the
name: it’s an exhibition centre, and so was not really designed to host
live music. To cynics, that’s putting it mildly: horrendous acoustics,
overpriced concessions and slightly less atmosphere than the moon make
this one you might want to avoid.
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L’Hermitage
10 06 2010If you’re looking for an alternative to the chains that dominate the area around the Gare du Nord, this inconspicuous bistro is a good bet. The long dining room with its tapestry chairs and brocaded walls is looking a little sad, but Mr and Mme Bergeron in the salle and chef François Déage are serious about their food. They serve traditional regional fare with modern flourishes. Start with green asparagus and a well-textured duck terrine served with fig chutney, then a succulent sea bass fillet served with a creamy French-style polenta purée. Desserts are all homemade.
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Roxy
18 05 2010515 W 18th St between Tenth and Eleventh Aves (212-645-5156)
Subway: A, C, E to 14th St; L to Eighth Ave. Hours vary with event.
This warhorse of a club has had more lives than a cat. Originally a roller disco, it gained worldwide fame in the early ’80s as the epicenter of the downtown hip-hop culture-clash, with Afrika Bambaataa on the wheels of steel. Later, it became a cheesy Latin freestyle club, then a hugely popular gay club. The queens have returned on Saturdays (perhaps getting the jump on an early-’90s revival), packing the place as they used to do. On Fridays, meanwhile, you’ll find a straight suburban crowd getting down to commercial house, hip-hop, salsa, etc. The room is immense and impressive, and the sound system kicks ass. Worth a trip for first-timers.
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The Wedding
13 05 2010Praised at Cannes and shown at the London Film festival, ‘Svadba’ (‘The Wedding’) is an exuberant account of a Russian wedding in a small, provincial town. The simple story tells of Tanya, a model in Moscow, who returns to her hometown to propose to her childhood sweetheart. Director Pavel Lungin throws in a rival New Russian love but the real focus is on the raucous events of the wedding day. Lungin gathered a superb ensemble who play with vigour and humour – see if you can spot the real residents of Lipki, who are among the cast.
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Huong Que Restaurant
16 03 2010Also known as Four Sisters, this bright and airy establishment is located just minutes outside DC in the Eden shopping Center, where it is the best of several good Vietnamese restaurants. The menu, with over 200 choices, is staggering, but almost all of the seafood choices are highly rated. The staff is well-known for its’ outgoing style and endless patience, right down to suggesting an entire meal – appetisers to dessert – if you wish. It is just a few blocks walk from the Metro, which might come in handy if you come out completely stuffed.
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Soupkultur
1 03 2010This brand new emporium offers a refreshing take on fast food and is going down a storm in Berlin Mitte. Delicious, fresh home-made soups will fill you up without emptying your pocket. Take your pick from a constantly changing menu of ten soups including day’s specials. Persian lamb hotpot with tomatoes, aubergines, almonds and currants or French pumpkin soup ‘Paul Bocuse’ style with leeks, potatoes and crème fraîche or Tibetan lentil and tomato soup. To whet your appetite you can check the website for the week’s specials. But don’t go too late – they do tend to sell out.
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