DENNIS HOPPER IN SANTA MONICA: His intense, oxygen-mask-to-the-face turn in "Blue Velvet"? Chill inducing. His roles in other seminal films ("Easy Rider") have been equally as memorable. The actor is stopping by the Aero to chat about "Elegy," his new movie with Ben Kingsley and Penelope Cruz. Saturday, January 10, 7:30PM. Aero Theater, 1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica. 5:30PM. 310-260-1528
SIDEWALK SALE AT THE LAB: Okay, it's not really tonight, more today-ish, but as far as sidewalk sales go, this one's exceedingly solid. Why? The Lab (aka "The Anti-Mall") is known for offbeat stores, one-of-a-kind clothes, and just an overall do-it-yourself vibe. Tunes and tasty tidbits are on the docket, too. Saturday, January 10, 11AM-5PM. 2930 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa. 714-966-6661
THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS IN 4 PLAY: Outrageous feats? Crazy, mind-melting juggling? Yuks that keep on rolling? It's all up on the stage. Plus: swords. And fish? What can that mean? We must find out... Saturday, January 10. Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos. 562-916-8501
