Saturday the 26th
If you look up “Portnoy’s Complaint,” the 1972 film adaptation of Philip Roth’s bestseller, on the Intenet Movie Datebase, the keywords listed under plot are masturbation, neurosis, sex, prostitution and maple syrup. Enough said. Part of American Cinematheque’s series, “The Seventies: The Good, The Bad and The Strange,” this flick makes for an obscenely entertaining Saturday night.
7:30 p.m. (screening is a double feature with Otto Preminger’s “Such Good Friends”). $7-$10. Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 466-3456. ” target=”_blank”>http://www.gallerynucleus.com.
Monday the 28th
 may not be accepted at a falafel stand in Tel Aviv, but with an estimated worth of $5,000-$45,000, they can buy you the entire stand! Ira and Larry Goldberg Auctioneers will be auctioning off nearly 1,000 extremely rare ancient Judaean coins — bronze prutahs depicting the Temple Menorah, silver tetradrachms issued by Simon Bar Kochba in 132 C.E. and coins featuring the lulav and etrog. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of Jewish monetary history. For the complete Alan Levin Collection catalog, visit <a href=)
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1 p.m. Crowne Plaza, 1150 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. (800) 978-2646.
Tuesday the 29th
, but good luck guessing what kind of show he’ll put on!</p>
<p><i>8 p.m. Free. The Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. (310) 390-1328. <a href=)
” target=”_blank”>http://www.peterhimmelman.com. (21 and over).
Wednesday the 30th
, he grew up to be Tweety, Speedy Gonzales, Bucky and hundreds of other animated characters. Tonight is the prolific voice-over actor’s last performance of his one-man show “Not Just Another Pretty Voice,” and then “Th-th-th-that’s all folks!” Sorry, I couldn’t resist. </p>
<p><i>8 p.m. $20. Stella Adler Theater, 6773 Hollywood Blvd., Second floor, Hollywood. (323) 960-5771. <a href=)
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Thursday the 31st
A bleed rail is a moving conveyer that transports slaughtered animals to be skinned, dismembered and eviscerated. The slaughterhouse term is the title of Mickey Birnbaum’s dark play about the struggles of a young guy at the bottom of the economic ladder. Directed by Jessica Kubzansky, “Bleed Rail” not only explores the flip side of the American dream, it also tackles gory subjects like failing relationships, fragile mental health and, surprise, surprise: the meat industry.
Thurs.-Sun., through June 17. $30. Boston Court, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. (626) 683-6883. ” target=”_blank”>http://thedevilcameonhorseback.com.
