7 Days in the Arts

31/SATURDAY

You know you’ve been wondering this too: Will Salma Hayek cease plucking for her role as Frida Kahlo or will she opt instead for a unibrow toupee? Seems we’ll have to wait for the movie to find out. But if you’re Jonesing for a Frida fix right now, Ballet Folklorico Del Pacifico’s got what you need. “Mexico: Magia Y Color,” is a tribute to Mexican folklore and at the center of it all is the premiere of “Frida: Magia Y Color,” an exploration of Kahlo’s life through dance.

8 p.m. $18-$25. Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood. For reservations, call (323) 461-3673.

1/SUNDAY

He’s got a voice like a lawnmower and he’s never been afraid to use it. We’re talking about outspoken gay activist and Tony award-winner Harvey Fierstein. These days, you can see him playing a “her” on Broadway, in the stage version of John Waters’ “Hairspray.” But those of you not planning a trip to the Big Apple this weekend can still catch the “Lawnmower Man” on TV, in the premiere episode of “In the Life,” a newsmagazine for the gay and lesbian community. Check it out to hear him dish on who’s really gay in Hollywood.

11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., KCET. For more information, visit
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3/TUESDAY

He’s sung that it’s not easy being green. But what do we really know about Kermit’s early struggles? “Muppet Babies” didn’t tell us much, and wasn’t real to begin with. (You’ll recall it was just the extended daydream of a lovesick Miss Piggy.) Finally, we get the true pre-Hollywood story, the direct-to-video feature, “Kermit’s Swamp Years.” But what’s Jewish about Muppets? Jewish Muppeteer Frank Oz brought to life characters like Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear. He’s as close to a parent as they could’ve had, which makes ’em Jewish in our book!

$19.95 (VHS), $27.96 (DVD). To order, visit