SOCK PUPPET SHOWGIRLS
Theatre Asylum
6320 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood
(323) 962-1632; http://www.myspace.com/theatreasylum
Harvey Finklestein's Sock Puppet Showgirls is a parody of the Joe Eszterhas film Showgirls -- as performed by sock puppets. If you haven't seen sock puppets pole dance, you haven't experienced the true power of the theater. Fridays at 11 p.m. $15.

EAGLE ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL
Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock
http://www.myspace.com/eaglerockmusicfestival
Enjoy rock, pop, indie, hip hop and jazz music from 40 acts on 13 stages. You can also sample foods from local eateries at The Taste of Eagle Rock. 5 p.m. – midnight. FREE.

NOHO SCENE
NoHo Arts District, North Hollywood
http://www.nohoartsdistrict.com/nohoscene/
Enjoy theatre, dance and music performances, art exhibits, film screenings, acting, art, music and dance workshops. Relax at the wine and food garden enjoying great wine, cuisine and entertainment on our outdoor main stage. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Check website for details.

ASSSSCAT
Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
5919 Franklin Ave., Hollywood
(323) 908-8702
A group of improv comedians take the stage accompanied by a special guest monologist. The special guest shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and personal remembrances inspired by suggestions from the audience. The improvisers in turn use this impromptu monologue as fodder for a series of improvised sketches. Sundays at 7:30. FREE.

SPOKEN FUNK OPEN POETRY
Miyagi’s
8225 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood
(323) 650-5416
The title speaks for itself. Bring your poems; bring your funk. But most importantly - bring your love. Sundays at 8 p.m.

PRO BLUES JAM
Cozy’s
14058 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks
(818) 986-6000; www.cozysblues.com
Mondays at Cozy's has been THE jam night in LA and a constant fountain of emerging talent. Every so often it’s blessed with a surprise celebrity workout. First up: A full set by The Blues Patrol,
led by guitarist/singer extraordinare John Marx.
Immediately afterward, jammers come up on a first-come basis, to be teamed with other players ¬ usually for two songs. Jammers, early arrival is suggested. Every Monday at 9 p.m.

GIRLY MAGAZINE PARTY
Steve Allen Theater
4773 Hollywood Blvd., Los Feliz
(800) 595-4849; www.steveallentheater.com
A comedy about Hugh-Hefner-wannabes with a cable access "swinging" show-in all its pathetic glory. 8 p.m. $10.

GUITAR HERO
Hyperion Tavern
1941 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake
www.hyperiontavern.com
You saw Air Guitar Nation. Unleash your inner rock star. 21+. 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

OKTOBERFEST AT ALPINE VILLAGE
833 Torrance Blvd., Torrance
http://www.alpinevillage.net/oktoberfest.htm
Strap on your liederhosen, grab the nearest stein, and head out to Torrance, where the "largest and oldest" Oktoberfest in SoCal will be going on all month long! Featuring music from Eschenbachtaler Musikanten. That's right. Don't pretend like you haven't heard 'em. Check out the website for specific locations and times. Runs through October 28.