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Films, Comedy and Performance Art
From standup to improv, and everything in between, comedy is flourishing in the auditoriums and clubs of Ann Arbor. And with the U-M's new Media Union, a growing number of multimedia performances are appearing on The Calendar.

Highlights this week:

Dave Landau: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.

"The Story of the Dragon and His Dinosaur Friends": Dreamland Theater.

"Access Soapbox": Ann Arbor Community Television Network.

Tuesday
July, 2008

7 p.m.
"Docu Fest": Dominick's Restaurant. Every Tuesday. Screening of a different documentary film each week. Tonight: The Emperor of Hemp, Jeff Jones's 1999 documentary about pro-marijuana activist Jack Herer. Age 21 & older admitted. Dominick's (2nd floor), 812 Monroe. Free. 662-5414.

Thursday
July, 2008

2-7 p.m.
"Access Soapbox": Ann Arbor Community Television Network. Every Thursday. A chance to express your views, discuss your activities, or announce upcoming events on the local public access station (cable channel 17). Participants are free to talk about anything they wish within CTN guidelines: no direct solicitation of funds, no lottery information, and no material that is obscene, defamatory, invasive of personal privacy, or infringing on copyrights or trademarks. Limited to 5 minutes, each segment features 1 or 2 speakers (with no more than 2 graphics) who talk directly to the camera. Production crew provided by CTN. Access Soapbox shows are aired daily for 1 week, beginning on Sunday. CTN studio, LL114 Edison Center, 425 S. Main. Free. Reservations accepted Tues.-Fri. of the week preceding your appearance. 769-7422.

8 p.m.
"Comedy Jamm": Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. Performances by up to 12 aspiring area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. old VFW Hall (below Seva restaurant), 314 E. Liberty. $5 in advance and at the door. 996-9080.

Friday
July, 2008

7 p.m.
"Family Movie Night": St. Thomas Lutheran Church. All invited to watch The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Andrew Adamson's 2005 fantasy based on the C. S. Lewis novel about 4 kids who travel through a wardrobe to the magical land of Narnia. Limited seating; bring something to sit on if you wish. Refreshments. St. Thomas Lutheran, 10001 Ellsworth Rd. (west of Parker). Free. 355-1649.

8 & 10:30 p.m.
Dave Landau: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. July 25 & 26. Ann Arbor debut of this young Detroit stand-up comic with a laid-back performing style who's known for smart, edgy observational humor that's often spiked with improvised riffs. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served; the Friday early show is a nonsmoking show. old VFW Hall (below Seva restaurant), 314 E. Liberty. $8 reserved seating in advance, $10 general admission at the door. 996-9080.

Saturday
July, 2008

6 p.m.
Children's Movie: Arborland Borders. Every Saturday. Kids (accompanied by a parent) invited to bring teddy bears and watch a family film TBA. Popcorn. Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 677-6948.

8 & 10:30 p.m.
Dave Landau: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. July 25 & 26. Ann Arbor debut of this young Detroit stand-up comic with a laid-back performing style who's known for smart, edgy observational humor that's often spiked with improvised riffs. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served; the Friday early show is a nonsmoking show. old VFW Hall (below Seva restaurant), 314 E. Liberty. $8 reserved seating in advance, $10 general admission at the door. 996-9080.

Sunday
July, 2008

"The Wackness": Michigan Theater Foundation. July 25-31. Jonathan Levine's 2008 comedy set in 1994 New York City about a high school pot dealer who befriends his pot-smoking psychologist. Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley. Times TBA, Michigan Theater. $8.50 (children, students, seniors, & veterans, $6.75; MTF members, $6). 668-TIME.

3:30 p.m.
"The Story of the Dragon and His Dinosaur Friends": Dreamland Theater. The Dreamland Puppet Troupe presents this tale of a dragon, tricked by Goldilocks, who decides to get his revenge with the help of some friends. Dreamland Theater, 26 N. Washington St. Ypsilanti. $5 (kids age 3 and under, free). 657-2337.

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