Being a lucky guy, I’ve been kicked in the balls only once. How did it rate on the comedy scale? Well, it was funnier than a monologue by Chelsea Handler but not quite as hilarious as my last screening for colorectal cancer. Yet despite the fact that this act hurts…
In movies and TV, Alex Karpovsky is only playing an asshole The coffee shop in New York’s Union Square might be packed on this cold afternoon, but scanning the crowded bar it’s hard to miss Alex Karpovsky looming at the far end — even if you’re not familiar with work…
Hollywood hasn’t butchered Parker — which is to say that it has let him remain a butcher. The protagonist of a series of thrillers by the author Donald Westlake, writing under the pseudonym Richard Stark, Parker the man is the supreme predator in the criminal jungle. Based on Flashfire, the…
Steven Spielberg and his jaunty little apologue about the 16th President of the United States aside, it’s no longer enough in movies for an historical figure or literary character to do simple stuff like abolish slavery or find a man of intelligence and character. Abraham Lincoln is reduced to slaying…
No other comedian makes people laugh in the exact way that Tracy Morgan does. The former Saturday Night Live cast member has an unassuming quality about him, like a big goofy neighbor. But his banter is woven through with complex, absurd, and heavy humor. He’s no simpleton, no matter what…
The South Florida Wildlife Center is hosting “Hero Night,” a “friend-raising” event at DIG Restaurant in Delray Beach, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Dine on vegan appetizers and sip conscientious cocktails while you mingle with fellow animal lovers and learn all about the many adorable — and not so…
There are two camps of magicians: the thrilling illusionists, who do crazy tricks, like escape from a tank of water while bound by rope, in midair; and your weird Uncle Jerry, who is always trying to show off his new card trick at family get-togethers. And then there’s Penn &…
Anyone who’s ever been shushed by a librarian may have difficulty reconciling Friday’s “Laugh With the Library, Chapter 7” event, but rest assured: It’s no joke. The Delray Beach Public Library will host a casual evening of comedy to benefit its mission, though it does bear mentioning that the yuks…
Joey and Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding opens Friday, February 1, at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts in Coral Springs. Tickets cost $45 and include dinner and a champagne toast. Call 954-344-5999. Fri., Feb. 1, 7 p.m., 2013…
Is there anyone in entertainment as fearless and kinetic as comedian, actor, and ticking-time-bomb Tracy Morgan? Unlikely. Dude is practically the real-life version of his Saturday Night Live character Astronaut Jones: from another planet and a purveyor of ignorant sexual diatribes. Morgan is probably best-known for his role on 30…
The American electoral process may leave a bad taste in many a citizen’s mouth, but we’re still a nation with an appetite for democracy. Hence the draw of the Burger Beast Burgie Awards, an annual showdown that allows South Floridians to cast a vote for their favorite restaurants and food…
This Saturday night, everyone gets to read the fortunes of the Green Room’s art director, Gina Bentivegna. It doesn’t matter if they are tarot card readers. For her debut solo exhibition, the gifted artist has culled psychic readings done on her and interpreted them on canvas. The outcome is “Shine,”…
The annual Retro Indie Market returns to Boynton Beach this weekend. Indie craft markets are popping up all over the place because they are a great place to find unique… well, anything: records, jewelry, vintage purses, homemade skirts, cupcakes, brownies, household décor. If you can think of it, odds are…
Whole Foods Market in Coral Springs has invited 50 guest judges to participate in the sixth-annual Beer-Offs at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 2, in the store. The judges have been selected, but the public is welcome to attend and cheer on their favorite brew. Sat., Feb. 2, 2 p.m., 2013…
Local hardcore and punk promoters On Fire Booking play the musical proxy to Don King this Sunday night with their Headbang for the Highway Battle of the Bands. Nine unsigned bands from coast to coast are vying for the title, hoping to knock out opponents with their uppercut’s worth of…
We all know that police officers are just doing their jobs. We like safe roadways, but — let’s be honest — no one likes to be on the receiving end of one of those safety-preserving citations. Just once, maybe you’d like to see the cop hustle to answer your questions…
Hey, Daddy-O, clear your calendar this Wednesday, you dig? All of your wildest dreams are set to come true at DJ Ronn and the Pin-Up Party Dolls’ ’50s and ’60s Rock and Roll, Fashion and Car Expo. Picture a parking lot full of smoking hot rods, custom roadsters, and classic…
Da-dum… Da-dum… Da-dum-da-dum-da-dum. Have there ever been two musical notes more evocative than those used to mark the approach of Jaws’ bloodthirsty antagonist? American composer John Williams is responsible for that iconic riff, as well as the instantly recognizable scores of cinematic classics like Star Wars, Schindler’s List, Superman, E.T…
The South Florida Science Museum in West Palm Beach will unveil the Science of Chocolate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, February 9, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 10. The cost is $11.95 for adults and $8.95 for children. Sat., Feb. 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Feb…
Many of us have fond memories of the movie The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy, Toto, and Glinda (the Good Witch) brought smiles to our faces. Other characters sent chills down our spines. Remember the flying monkeys? Yikes. And the Wicked Witch of the West? We rejoiced when Dorothy poured water…
Michael McKeever’s name should ring a few bells with local theater nerds, and if it doesn’t, take this week’s debut of The Whole Caboodle to get up to speed. McKeever, a South Florida-based playwright and actor, has a long list of accolades to hang by his name, including several from…
It’s no secret: Most local residents do not hail from South Florida. Whether it’s New Yorkers or Canadian drivers, a large proportion of our populace is trying to escape winter. Not Cubans, though. For the past half-century, more than any other group, the Cuban population has been making its impression…
