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Laugh at Jerry. Worthy of Netflixing: Comedian, a look at the creative and personal struggles Jerry Seinfeld heaped upon himself while crafting a headline-worthy set entirely from scratch. In the nearly five years since the documentary’s theatrical release, his then-shaky material’s been fine-tuned, he was deemed worthy of Comedy Central’s inclusion in the top dozen stand-ups of all time, and he received HBO/The 2006 Comedy Festival’s inaugural Comedian Award. In short, Seinfeld’s mass-appeal observations remain highly Spongeworthy. He packs Caesars Colosseum June 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. $75-$150, 474-4000.
Illustration by Brandon Bird
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Meet the author. Las Vegas resident and first time novelist Daria Snadowsky dares to follow the path set by Judy Blume’s Forever. In Anatomy of a Boyfriend , Snadowsky explores the pangs of first love using hilarious wit and first-person angst. She discusses her book, the genre and the plight to publish June 13, 6:30 p.m. at the Jewel Box Theater. Books will be available for purchase at the door; a signing and reception follow the talk.
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Go natural. Tempted as we are to stay home and watch that Springs Preserve TV commercial—you know, the animated (acid-induced?) spot with singing tortoises and rabbits roasting marshmallows—it makes more sense to attend the attraction’s opening weekend. Jewel christens the 1,800-seat outdoor amphitheater. June 9, 8 p.m., $45. Springs Preserve (333 S. Valley View Blvd.), 822-7770.
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Be titillated. It’s Miss Exotic World Weekend, and the best of the best burlesque dancers are performing, talking and setting world records all over town. Check out the official pre-party on June 7 at the Beauty Bar, 517 E. Fremont Street, 8 p.m., $5, or the Big Bump & Grind, featuring the World’s Longest Boa, Fremont Street at Main Street, June 8 at 4:30 p.m., free. Better still, go to the 50th Annual Striptease Reunion Showcase on June 8 at the Plaza, 1 S. Main Street, 7 p.m., $35-$45. Info: www.burlesquehall.com
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Take in some guitar jazz. Noted musicological journal GQ once called Bill Frisell “the man who always hits the right note.” His hard-to-describe guitar noodlings, not inaccurately categorized as jazz but incorporating licks from everywhere, rock to bluegrass, ought to sound especially resonant in the genteel setting of the Clark County Amphitheatre. Expect plenty of right notes to be hit. Jazz in the Park, June 9 at 7 p.m., 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Free.
