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Where to go, what to watch and what to eat this week

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Manny Pacquiao may still be stinging from his controversial loss to Timothy Bradley. He might just come in to his bout with Juan Manuel Marquez this weekend with a bit of a chip on his shoulder, doncha think?

Go

Pacquiao vs. Marquez 4 As rematches go, we’d love to see Pacquiao fight Timothy Bradley again after the ultra-controversial loss, but this is a close second. When these two fight, it’s always worth the price of admission. December 8, 3 p.m., $200-$1,200, MGM Grand.

Yoga Asana Championship It’s yogi vs. yogi at the Nevada Regional of this meditative “sport,” with competitors demonstrating five compulsories (rabbit pose!) and two postures of their choice within a three-minute window. Get ready to feel inflexible. December 8, 1 p.m., $25 adults, $10 children, Clark County Library.

See

Killer Karoake One of the best new TV shows is also the absolute stupidest. Contestants sing the hits as host Steve-O—yep, that Steve-O—does awful things to them. Fridays, 9 p.m., TruTV.

Hear

Dead Prez The political rappers’ live rendition of early single “Hip-Hop” was the musical highlight of Dave Chappelle’s Block Party, a film loaded with notables like Kanye West, The Roots and The Fugees. December 9, 8 p.m., $17-$20, LVCS.

Eat

Spago Anniversary Menu Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck will be in town December 11 to celebrate Spago’s 20th at the Forum Shops and dish up a throwback menu (with retro pricing!) featuring classics like smoked sturgeon and Cantonese-style duck. December 10-14.

Start Spreadin' the News Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada sponsors this food and wine fundraiser, featuring 22 chefs from top Strip eateries serving up the goods on the Brooklyn Bridge at New York-New York to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy. December 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $100, redcrosslasvegas.org, 866-606-7111.

Downtown Throwdown Barbecue Championships The Nevada Barbecue Association is throwing this two-day sampling extravaganza, where you can taste chili, chicken, pork and brisket from cowboys cooks. December 7 starting at 6 p.m. and December 8 starting at noon, Fremont Street Experience, vegasexperience.com.

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