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For more than a decade, the East Village's iconic Obscura Antiques & Oddities shop has been New York City's foremost destination for one-of-a-kind, bizarre-and often shocking-artifacts. Since becoming the focus of SCIENCE's hit series, ODDITIES, the Big Apple's epicenter of the eccentric has become pop culture's Mecca of the macabre.

This season of ODDITIES turns up the volume for eleven ridiculously entertaining episodes that redefine the notion of "freak chic." The merchandise has never been more memorable, with notable highlights including a two-headed pig, a mummified "member," an occupied coffin, a prostate warmer, and a preserved heart full of bullet holes. However, at Obscura, the people are even more eccentric than the products.



Latest Articles About Oddities on Science Channel

BWW Reviews: A.C.T.'s UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL Delights Through November 23
by Linda Hodges - November 02, 2013

San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater's Production of 'Underneath the Lintel' has extended its run due to advance ticket sales. Catch this solo performance by Academy Award nominee David Strathairn now through Nov. 23....


BWW Reviews: THE SCARLET LETTER at University of Texas is Best When Faithful
by Jeff Davis - November 20, 2012

With Hester Prynne, the heroine of The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne created one of American literature's most wonderfully flawed characters. There's much to love about Hester and much that is worrisome. She's a sinner and an adulterous, but she's also a courageous woman who wishes to atone ...


A&E Network Greenlights Real Life Series THE GOVERNOR'S WIFE
by Caryn Robbins - January 04, 2013

A&E Network has picked up a new real life series, THE GOVERNOR'S WIFE, it was announced today by David McKillop, Executive Vice President, Programming, A&E Network....


CABARET AWESOME to Return to Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club, 9/10
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2013

Cabaret Awesome return to the historic Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club in Studio City, Calif., at 8pm Tuesday, September 10th for a brand new season of explosively creative live shows....


Horse Trade Theatre Announces Comedy and Cabaret Lineup, Nov 2013
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2013

Horse Trade Theatre Group has announced its November 2013 events. Details below!...


Henry Rollins Stars in H2's New Series 10 THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT, Beg. Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 02, 2013

H2 presents 10 THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT, starring punk rock icon, author and actor, Henry Rollins as he uncovers crazy new twists and tidbits behind the historical tales, figures, and places you only thought you knew. The new series will premiere tonight, November 2 at 9:00PM ET on H2....


Spectrum Announces 2013 EAVESDROPPING SERIES
by Kristin Salaky - August 13, 2013

After three successful years at The Tank, composer and curator Guy Barash's contemporary music series, Eavesdropping, is relocating to Spectrum to kick off a fourth year of exciting programming. 'We are thrilled for this collaboration and look forward to presenting another electrifying season of con...


A&E Announces New Premiere Date for THE GOVERNOR'S WIFE
by Caryn Robbins - January 31, 2013

A&E Network has picked up a new real life series, THE GOVERNOR'S WIFE, it was announced today by David McKillop, Executive Vice President, Programming, A&E Network....


BWW Reviews: Trouble Puppet's CRUEL CIRCUS is Cruelly Entertaining
by Jeff Davis - May 18, 2013

Hurry, hurry! Step right up! The circus has come to Austin, and it's not to be missed. Filled with imagination, whimsy, and charm, The Cruel Circus, now playing the Salvage Vanguard Theatre thru May 25th, is an absolute delight and a feast for the eyes....


Ripley's Believe It or Not! Partners with Serendipity 3 for New Skull-tastic Sundae thru 10/31
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2013

This Halloween, Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square is partnering with the legendary dessert emporium, Serendipity 3, to build New York City's most terrifying and tasty sundae. Home to a variety of spooky and unexpected exhibits, from vampire killing kits and live cockroaches, to mummies and th...


Science Channel to Bring MYTHBUSTERS, ODDITIES & More to New York Comic Con
by Tyler Peterson - October 08, 2013

This weekend, Science Channel will descend upon the east coast's ultimate comics and pop culture convention with three exclusive all-star panels at this year's New York Comic Con (NYCC), taking place on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12....


Nat Geo Channel Announces New Series & Specials for Summer Line-Up
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2013

This isn't beach TV … It's better! National Geographic Channel (NGC) today announced its June to August slate, which includes the premiere of five new compelling series...


Coney Island 'SIDESHOW' Relics, Freak Show Memorabilia in NYC Exhibition & Sale, Now thru 5/25
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2013

While the golden era of New York's most beloved amusement park is long gone, relics of Coney Island's colorful history and photos of its amazing cast of performers grab the spotlight in 'Sideshow,' an exhibition and sale running today, May 2-25 at The Ross Art Group's Manhattan gallery. Sideshow's f...


Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival Runs Now thru 10/21
by Movies News Desk - October 18, 2012

The Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival returns today, October 18 through the 21st. This year's series will be the long running Festival's '2nd Annual 25th Anniversary Edition.'...


Ripley's Believe It or Not! to Partner with Serendipity 3 for Halloween Sundae
by Tyler Peterson - October 22, 2013

This Halloween, Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square is partnering with the legendary dessert emporium, Serendipity 3, to build New York City's most terrifying and tasty sundae. Home to a variety of spooky and unexpected exhibits, from vampire killing kits and live cockroaches, to mummies and th...


New Victory Theater Presents U.S. Premiere of Belvoir's PETER PAN, Now thru 10/13
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2013

With no green tights in sight, Belvoir's wild and unlikely Peter Pan lands on 42nd Street in Times Square for its U.S. premiere at The New Victory Theater from today, October 4 - 13, 2013....


BWW Reviews: The Fairy Tale Journey of A Noise Within's CYMBELINE
by Ellen Dostal - October 15, 2012

The fairy tale journey that occurs between 'Once upon a time' and 'they all lived happily ever after' has never been as circuitous as in Shakespeare's CYMBELINE, now playing at A Noise Within....


Alexander S. Bermange to Present WIT AND WHIMSY at St. James Theatre, 7/28
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2013

The Wit and Whimsy of Alexander S. Bermange is being performed on Sunday 28th July at 7.30pm at the St James Theatre, 12 Palace Street , London SW1E 5JA ....


Review Roundup: SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE at Pasadena Playhouse
by Nicole Rosky - June 04, 2013

The Pasadena Playhouse, in association with David Shor Productions, presents SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE - THE MUSICAL. The world premiere presentation began May 24 and opened last night, June 2, 2013, at The Pasadena Playhouse....


BWW Reviews: American Ballet Theatre's SWAN LAKE Offers Delights and Disappointments
by Patrick Kennedy - June 23, 2013

The ABT's current version of 'Swan Lake' is an lavish spectacle. Yet the company fails to do much with the intellectual and emotional depth of this most famous ballet....


AMC to Air COMIC BOOK MEN, FREAKSHOW, IMMORTALIZED Beg. 2/14
by Caryn Robbins - November 28, 2012

AMC announced today a new programming night for its original unscripted series. The network will air the final eight episodes of "Comic Book Men" season two along with the premiere seasons of "Freakshow" and "Immortalized" on Thursday nights beginning Thursday, February 14....


A&E Debuts THE GOVERNOR'S WIFE Tonight
by TV News Desk - March 13, 2013

A&E Network presents its new real life series, THE GOVERNOR'S WIFE. The series follows former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards and his 34-year-old wife, Trina, as they redefine a 'new normal' in the new South, and will premiere tonight, March 13 at 10PM ET/PT....


Spectrum Announces 2013 EAVESDROPPING SERIES
by Kristin Salaky - August 13, 2013

After three successful years at The Tank, composer and curator Guy Barash's contemporary music series, Eavesdropping, is relocating to Spectrum to kick off a fourth year of exciting programming. 'We are thrilled for this collaboration and look forward to presenting another electrifying season of con...


Roxy Regional Theatre's SPAMALOT to Open 9/13
by Tyler Peterson - September 03, 2013

Flying cows, killer rabbits, beautiful show girls and rude Frenchmen are just some of the oddities and marvels which will be on hand to usher in the Roxy Regional Theatre's 31st season with the opening of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy sensation Monty Python's SPAMALOT on Friday, September 13...


Liars & Believers to Bring ICARUS to NYMF 2013, 7/23-28
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2013

Greek mythology meets burlesque, puppetry and a modern Americana score in ICARUS, the latest original theatrical presentation from acclaimed Boston-based ensemble Liars & Believers. Creators of last year's gritty NYMF hit Le Cabaret Grimm, Liars & Believers will present ICARUS as part of the 2013 Ne...






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