MYSTIC

“A visceral theatrical experience exploring the mystery of human origin, the evolution of consciousness and galactic destiny.” All this includes performers from Rabbit in the Moon, Blue Man Group, Lucent Dossier, Mixology and Mass Ensemble.

The dance performance happens Thursday through Sunday, with shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. each night, at Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Avenue, Venice (310) 306-1854.

CELTIC ARTS CENTER FUND RAISER

A three-day theatrial benefit for ACS/The Celtic Arts Center, which lost its space at Laurel Canyon and year ago, and has been renting at T.U. in Noho on just Monday and Tuesday nights.  The fundraiser is to to support a full-time space for the Center's programming: Language classes, dance classes, concerts and theatrical productions.

The event consists of actors and musicians from the Center's An Claidheamh Soluis/Gaelic Adventure Performance Group, concluding with scenes from a new musical work-in-progress about the Irish immigrant experience. Luna Playhouse, 3706 San Fernando Road in Glendale; Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. (818) 392-8102.

CIRCUS COMING TO TOWN

The musical stage show event, Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage: A Circus Comes to Town plays at the Nokia Theatre Jan. 30-Feb. 1, “packed with audience singalongs, high energy dancing and thrilling adventures.” Click here for more info

AT YOUR FINGERTIPS:

New Theater Reviews embedded in Comprehensive Theater Listings; The 30th annual L.A. Weekly Theater Awards NOMINEES; plus this week's theater feature on Jim Leonard's Battle Hymn at [Inside] the Ford.

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