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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.



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JAPAN CUTS Adds KILLERS to Lineup
by Tyler Peterson - June 26, 2014

Japan Society announces a new film to JAPAN CUTS' already bursting 2014 lineup. In the spirit of celebrating the versatility of guest actor Kazuki Kitamura, recipient of the festival's CUT ABOVE Award for Excellence in Film, the Society adds the horror-thriller Killers in its East Coast Premiere. K...


BWW Reviews: The Majesty that Mayhem Can Wreak
by Kristen Morale - December 18, 2013

What happens when you mix the atmosphere and originality of a Blue Man Group performance with the dynamics of a recent Sarah Brightman concert, giving Zooey Deschanel (the 500 Days of Summer version) a chance at lead vocals to top it all off? A little show called Mayhem and Majesty fits the bill qui...


bergenPAC & Arts for Life Offer ARTS FOR LIFE EXPO, Now thru 11/26
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2013

The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC and The Arts for Life Network of New Jersey presents Arts for Life Expo, a month of participatory classes for older adults in the performing, visual and literary arts. The classes will run today, October 30th -Tuesday, November 26th. The new Performing Arts Sc...


BURLESQUING THE BURLESQUE! and More Set for The Wiggle Room, Now thru Oct 27
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2013

See what's happening this week at The Wiggle Room -- Wednesday, Oct. 23 - Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013. Details below!...


Discovery En Espanol to Present ENIGMA WEEK Beg. 10/28
by Caryn Robbins - October 16, 2013

Science depends on those who have no fear of the unknown. In this spirit of exploration, Discovery en Espanol presents a special programming event that delves into stories of inexplicable phenomena, introduces controversial historical figures and analyzes cases with no apparent explanation....


The St. Louis County Library Foundation Presents Charlie Brennan for a Discussion of his New Book, AMAZING ST. LOUIS
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2013

The St. Louis County Library Foundation is pleased to present award-winning KMOX talk show host Charlie Brennan for a discussion and signing of his new book 'Amazing St. Louis: 250 Years of Great Tales and Curiosities' on Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m. at Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh B...


CABARET AWESOME Returns to Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2013

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


Henry Rollins to Star in H2's New Series 10 THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT, 11/2
by Caryn Robbins - October 25, 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....


Voix-de-Ville Variety Show, ACME Burlesque and More Set for The Wiggle Room, Now thru 11/17
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2013

Check out some high quality live shows, cocktails and service this week at The Wiggle Room, tonight, November 13 through Sunday, November 17, 2013. Details below!...


Horse Trade Theatre Kicks Off Nov 2013 Comedy and Cabaret Lineup
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2013

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


Discovery En Espanol to Present ENIGMA WEEK Beg. Today
by TV News Desk - October 28, 2013

Science depends on those who have no fear of the unknown. In this spirit of exploration, Discovery en Espanol presents a special programming event that delves into stories of inexplicable phenomena, introduces controversial historical figures and analyzes cases with no apparent explanation. This wee...


Penobscot Theatre Company Closes 40th Season with THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Now thru 6/28
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2014

Penobscot Theatre Company is closing its 40th-anniversary season with its most raucous production to date: The Rocky Horror Show will run June 12 through June 28 with late-night shows and all the bells and whistles diehard audiences have come to expect. 'Literally, there will be bells,' reports Arti...


Jay DeFeo Exhibition Opens Today at Mitchell-Innes & Nash
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2014

Mitchell-Innes & Nash presents the first solo exhibition of Jay DeFeo's work in New York since the acclaimed Jay Defeo: A Retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 2013. Assembling fifty key works spanning the years 1965-1989, the exhibit examines DeFeo's distinctive exploration of visu...


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...


COMBAT! The Complete Fifth Season Coming to DVD 8/13
by Caryn Robbins - August 07, 2013

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment brand, announces the release of the complete fifth and final season of TV's longest running World War II series Combat!, available on DVD on Aug. 13, 2013....


BAM to Present Isabella Rossellini in GREEN PORNO, 1/16-25
by Tyler Peterson - December 20, 2013

BAM presents Green Porno, a one-woman show with Isabella Rossellini drawing from her beloved Sundance series, Jan 16-25....


Alyssa Milano to Host PROJECT RUNWAY ALL STARS Season 3; Guest Judges & Designers Revealed
by Tyler Peterson - September 05, 2013

In fashion, one day you're in; and the next day, you're out... But for 11 lucky former Project Runway contestants, the second and last chance to prove their talent has arrived. In its most competitive season ever, former top-ranking Project Runway contestants will return to New York to compete in th...


Julien's Auctions to be Featured on Lifetime's CELEBRITY HOME RAIDERS
by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2014

Celebrities welcome viewers into their homes for a trip down memory lane and an exclusive look into their lives and prized possessions in Lifetime's all-new unscripted series Celebrity Home Raiders. The series premieres Thursday, March 6, 2014, at 10pm ET/PT....


JPAS Theatre for Young Audiences Presents I DIDN'T KNOW THAT Today
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2013

Jefferson Performing Arts Society Theatre for Young Audiences presents I Didn't Know That, directed by Phillip A. Benson, today, September 13, 2013....


Voix-de-Ville Variety Show, ACME Burlesque and More Set for The Wiggle Room, 11/13-17
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2013

Check out some high quality live shows, cocktails and service this week at The Wiggle Room, Wednesday, November 13 through Sunday, November 17, 2013. Details below!...


BAM Presents Isabella Rossellini in GREEN PORNO, Now thru 1/25
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014

BAM presents Green Porno, a one-woman show with Isabella Rossellini drawing from her beloved Sundance series, today, Jan 16-25....


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....


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!...


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....


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....






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