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More performance space than a bar, M Bar is all about cabaret-style entertainment, hosting everything from burlesque nights to film screenings. Situated in a mini-mall on Fountain and Vine, it's easy to miss M Bar thanks to its unremarkable exterior. But step inside and prepare to be overwhelmed by the womblike décor, all plush red velvet, crimson leather booths and glowing candles on the tables. Arrive early to score a booth, and be prepared for a cover (usually $10 and up; performing artists receive all the cover) and a $10 food minimum, although the venue's owners often will let drinks count toward that. M Bar has been trying of late to rebrand itself as a supper club, and the dinner menu skews Italian, featuring a wide range of pastas and pizzas. Bottled beers (around $7) are an economical option compared with well drinks. This isn't a walk-around-and-chat kind of joint -- rather, patrons are expected to recline in their booths and soak up the entertainment over a meal. If you're lucky, someone might strike up a tune on the baby grand.
If you're a fan of the popular Moth storytelling shows every month but want to widen your storytelling circle, Public School offers an alternative. Unlike the Moth, where names are drawn out of a hat, this show has a predetermined lineup of writers and storytellers who range in scope and style. You may recognize some from radio shows such as This American Life, or not recognize them at all from their jokes and sketches written for Conan O'Brien. Storytellers are brought up onstage in the... More »
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Brooklyn's longest running and only gay variety show returns to Hollywood with hosts H. Alan Scott and Bryan Wilson and guests Chris Bodeaux, Lisa D'Amato, Becky Donohue, and more. Tue., Oct. 18, 9 p.m., 2011 More »
Event Review: Heeb Storytelling Holiday Edition
Sounds like a good evening of storytelling. George Vreeland Hill
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