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· Music round-up: Elf Power at Spaceland; Velvet Revolver at Avalon; The Britney Spears Pop Implosion at the House of Blues.
· Obscure Canadian sketch comedy outfit Kids in the Hall kick off a four-night showcase at the Steve Allen Theater aimed at finally getting them some attention from local agents.
· Screen legend Kirk Douglas will read from his latest memoir, Let's Face It, at Book Soup. Note: He'll only be signing this book, so leave that authentic Spartacus armor at home, gladiator-film fanboys.