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What to do in Los Angeles this week

Comments (0) By Libby Molyneaux Wednesday, Dec 27 2006

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Where were you in ’94? One of your louder New Year’s options is the first show in seven years by The Bomboras. Don’t know if they still have those black-light-skeleton outfits, but betcha they still deliver some of the wildest garage-surf-fuzz rippage in the land. Vine Street Lounge, Hollywood Blvd. & Vine St., Hlywd.; Sun., Dec. 31, 9 p.m.; $20. (323) 493-3988.

2007 New Year’s Masquerade Ball invites you to “come dressed in your favorite royal attire” — finally a chance for you to wear your powdered wig! It’s a fancy-schmancy affair at the Noble Castle Hollywood in the hills featuring a red-carpet reception, musicians, jugglers, fire dancers, three-course buffet, open bar .?.?. wow! I’m so there. Now, where’s my tiara? The Noble Castle Hollywood (park & shuttle at Hollywood Presbyterian Church, 1760 N. Gower St., Hlywd.); Sun., Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-3 a.m.; $300, extra-fancy tickets for $500 & $850; resv. required. (310) 963-9688. (See Dance Clubs for louder, even more crowded New Year’s Eve options.)

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MONDAY, January 1

Great hangover cure: The 55th Annual First Swim of the New Year, presented by the Cabrillo Beach Polar Bears: Cabrillo Beach Boathouse, 3800 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro; Mon., Jan. 1, noon. (310) 548-7554. You also have The Seventh Annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swim: Hansen Dam Aquatic Center, 11798 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace. (818) 899-3779. You’re welcome. There’s a Twilight Zone marathon all day, but that won’t help your head. And the parade certainly won’t either.

TUESDAY, January 2

It’s Tuesday after New Year’s Day. There is literally nothing happening today, not even at American Cinematheque. Most of us suckers have to go back to work. Nightlife has ground to a short-lived halt. You can dance in the middle of the Sunset Strip. Here’s the best we can do: Go see the floats from that parade that happened yesterday in Pasadena. They’re lined up and waiting to be gawked over. Post-Parade: A Showcase of Floats: Located at the end of the route, along Sierra Madre & Washington blvds., Pasadena; Tues., Jan. 2, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.; 7 a.m.-9 a.m. reserved for seniors & mobility-impaired; $7. Park & Ride shuttle info at www.tournamentofroses.com.

WEDNESDAY, January 3

Maybe it’s not getting as much hype as that other new movie musical, but here’s Colma: The Musical, Richard Wong’s fun romp (probably) about three friends who’ve just graduated from high school dealing with life in a small town. Part of Outfest Wednesdays at the American Cinemathque. Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hlywd.; Wed., Jan. 3, 7:30 p.m.; $10. (323) 466-FILM.

THURSDAY, January 4

You: “What should we do tonight?” Your hip friend: “Let’s take a burlesque-dancing class.” You: “Not again. Margaret Cho scratched me last time, and I’m still sore.” YHF: “How about that bar where you can knit and make crafts?” You: “But what if Margaret Cho’s there, with knitting needles?” You: “Karaoke?” YHF: “It’s not due for another ironic comeback for years.” YHF: “We could go to that Silver Lake boutique that rips up old T-shirts and sells them back to us.” You: “Yeah, but I’d rather get a little bit of exercise while enjoying hipnescenti-approved indie bands. Maybe outside, where we can sneak in a flask of Grey Goose and pretend we’re in a real city.” That’s it! Spaceland on Ice, with Bodies of Water and the Parson Red Heads — think Polyphonic Spree meets Fifth Dimension. Plus the Chapin Sisters. Pershing Square, 532 S. Olive St., dwntwn.; Thurs., Jan. 4, 8 p.m.; $6 per skating session, $2 skate rental. (213) 847-4970.