WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10

‘JUST BRITNEY’

World of Wonder Art Gallery

6650 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood

 The show features the work of over 30 artists inspired by pop princess Britney Spears. Thru Oct. 11.

OPEN MIC Westside Eclectic Theater

1323-A Third St., Santa Monica

(310) 451-0850; www.westsideeclectic.com

Come workshop your five-minute stand-up bit, showcase a new sketch, or show a short video. Sign-up begins at 8:50 p.m., and the first 12 are guaranteed stage time. Every Wednesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE.

THURSDAY, OCT. 11

‘MODELOGUES’

Complex Theatre

6476 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood

(323) 960-4424; www.modelogues.com

This farcical show gives you a V.I.P. tour of the often bizarre, bitchy world that exists behind the catwalk. Thru Oct. 13. 8 p.m. $20, $12 w/student ID.

FRIDAY, OCT. 12

OKTOBERFEST AT ALPINE VILLAGE

833 Torrance Blvd., Torrance

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 is going on all month long. Thru Oct. 28.

2007 SILVER LAKE ART CRAWL

www.foundla.com/artcrawl

The Crawl reflects Silver Lake residents’ interest in technology, design, film, classical fine art, music, eco-progressivism and multimedia. Fri & Sat, noon-9 p.m.; Sun, noon-6 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 13

L.A. DECOM

Downtown Los Angeles

www.la-burningman.com

Los Angeles’ annual Decompression takes over the streets of downtown with art, music, performances, art cars and costumes. Noon-11 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCT. 14

ARTPERFORMANCE

1 Colorado, Old Pasadena

www.pasadenaartweekend.com

KCRW presents this eclectic lineup of internationally recognized artists, including Meiko, Culver City Dub Collective, Dengue Fever, Sara Lov of Devics, Ceci Bastida. FREE.

‘DISNEYLAND’ TOUR OF DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES

Union Station

800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles

(866) 754-3374; www.charlesphoenix.com

Celebrate the “other” Magic Kingdom with Charles Phoenix, author of Americana the Beautiful: Mid-Century in Kodachrome. Meet in front of Union Station at noon sharp. Noon–6 p.m. Also, Oct. 21. $65 includes snacks, souvenirs, fares and fees.

MONDAY, OCT. 15

THE GROOVE POCKET

The Mint

6010 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles

(323) 954-9400; www.themintla.com

Live jazz, live art and guest DJs. 9:30 p.m. 2 for 1 wine, beer and well drinks between 9-10 p.m. FREE after 9:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCT. 16

2007 SPIDER PAVILION

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles

(213) 763-DINO; www.nhm.org

This pavilion is the only public spider-viewing center of its kind in the country. Don’t miss their special nighttime flashlight tours! 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thru Nov. 4. Adults $9, students $6.50.