Remember how B-Rabbit, aka Eminem, showed Papa Doc how it's done in "8 Mile?" Now it's your turn. Show off your freestylin' skillz at UCSD's first student freestyle battle. Elements of Hip Hop: Masters of Ceremony takes place tonight at The Loft on the UCSD campus.
Speaking of masters of the mic, check out poet and musician Saul Williams tonight at The House of Blues. He's playing with American Fangs.
On local stages, you can see David Mamet's "Boston Marriage" at Compass Theatre. Set in Victorian times, the play focuses on two single women who live together without any male companionship. It's a comedy, but since it's Mamet, a sharp one with lots and lots of dialogue
New Village Arts Theatre is doing Steve Martin's "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" through December 6th. Martin imagines what would happen if Picasso and Einstein met in a cabaret at the turn of the century in Paris. They end up having a debate on the nature of genius while patrons of the bar chime in.
And if mid-century art and furniture is your thing, head on over to the Golden Hill area for the Objects USA show and sale. There's an opening reception Friday night and you're sure to find lots of great vintage pieces, including paintings, sculpture, pottery, furniture and functional objects for indoor and outdoor use. Objects USA show and sale is located next to the Influx coffee shop on Broadway. Happy shopping!
