Lear
Ongoing through August 24
King Lear is one of William Shakespeare's most ambitious tragedies: A mad king loses everything, including himself and his faith in God. Pretty rad. No stranger to mad ambitions, The Alternative Arts Collective has dared to mess with greatness, allowing director David Blue Garrison to update the play's iconic dialogue and replace old-man Lear with a female queen. The updated Lear premiers Thursday, August 8, for a three-week run. “Crack nature's molds, all germens spill at once / That make ingrateful [wo]man!” $15, 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday; The Alternative Arts Collective at Blue Box Theater, 1700 Del Paso Boulevard; (916) 538-8013; www.taactheatre.com.
[Editor’s note: In the print version of this story, SN&R stated this play was David Garrison’s directorial debut. Garrison has directed more than 40 productions. SN&R regrets the error.]More Arts&Culture » Night & Day Pick
Stand-up in Sactown
SN&R highlights a bunch of stand-up comedy shows happening this weekend.
Published on 08.01.13
BYOB (Bring your own babe) Cornhole Tournament
Play some cornhole in a park. It's that easy.
Published on 08.01.13
The Lieutenant of Inishmore
Big Idea Theatre presents The Lieutenant of Inishmore.
Published on 08.01.13
California Automobile Museum Car Cruise
Cruise on down to the California Automobile Museum's fifth annual Car Cruise.
Published on 08.01.13