There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this weekend. From a nationally touring trap-infused dinner party to a night with a hypnotist, here's a roundup of options to help you get off the couch and out into the world.
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Trap Kitchen Cookout Tour
First, the Trap Kitchen Cookout Tour makes its first stop tonight at Prospect House. Hailing from Compton, California, former rival gang members turned cooks, Chef Spank and Sous Chef News, are bringing their underground culinary prowess to cities across the country. With seatings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., guests will be treated to a five-star meals for budget-minded prices and have the chance to purchase merchandise, including the duo's cookbook.
When: Friday, March 8, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Prospect House, 3655 Prospect Ave. E
Admission: $20-$
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Author Susan Petrone: Throw Like A Woman
On Saturday, join author Susan Petrone for a discussion about her book, "Throw Like a Woman," at the Baseball Heritage Museum. The novel centers on "a woman battling to make her way in the man's world of professional baseball," while "trying to rediscover herself, provide for her family, and perhaps find a little love along the way," according to Booklist.
When: Saturday, March 9, 1-2 p.m.
Where: Baseball Heritage Museum, 6601 Lexington Ave.
Admission: Free
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A Celebration of Joan Tower
Then, the Contemporary Youth Orchestra is set to perform three works of Grammy Award-winning orchestra and chamber composer Joan Tower on Saturday at the Tri-C Metropolitan Campus. Directed by Liza Grossman, the orchestra will play "Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman #6," "Stroke" and "In Memory (for string orchestra)."
When: Saturday, March 9, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Tri-C Metropolitan Campus, Main Auditorium, 2900 Community College Ave.
Admission: $10-$25
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Comedian and hypnotist David Anthony
Last but not least, watch hypnotist and comedian David Anthony memorize audience members — or maybe even yourself — at the Alex Theater. Under his hypnotic trance, willing volunteers follow silly instructions and find themselves in humorous for the crowd's amusement.
When: Saturday, March 9, 8-9:30 p.m.
Where: Alex Theater at The 9, 2017 E. Ninth St.
Admission: $25-$30
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