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Dining and entertainment suggestions that might fly under your radar.

Let’s play Master and Servant

Barbara Eden, as an uncorked genie, and Larry Hagman, as her uncomfortable astronaut-master, demonstrated chemistry that was, well, magical in the long-running ‘60s sitcom I Dream of Jeannie. Want to see the two tangle with guests like Paul Lynde, Sammy Davis Jr. and Groucho Marx? Your wish has been granted—all 31 episodes from the sophomore season are now available in the four-disc set, I Dream of Jeannie: The Complete Second Season.

Hearts of Gold

“Are you asking me if I want to go out every night and sing 'Let's Impeach the President'? Fuck, yes!” So said David Crosby when Neil Young asked Crosby, Stills and Nash if they'd consider spending the summer touring with him in support of Young's anti-war album, Living With War. The legendary quartet's summer-long trek is sure to include a large chunk of Young's vigorous protest album as well as classics from their deep catalogs. The tour rolls into the Southland with shows in Irvine on July 30 and the Hollywood Bowl on July 31 (limited seats available at ticketmaster.com).

What Really Matters

In Rush Limbaugh’s America, the “facts” are whatever he says they are and cruelty is explained away as a “joke.” (When gay Queen frontman Freddie Mercury died from AIDS, Limbaugh opened his show with “Another one bites the dust.”) His huge radio ratings spawned snide conservative imitators such as Bill O’Reilly and Ann Coulter. Finally progressives fought back. Among the best is ex-right winger and openly gay David Brock who created Media Matters for America (www.mediamatters.org), a Web site that counters conservative “facts” with the uncontested truth. Get angry and be amused and informed simultaneously.

Dive In

If fried chicken, hush puppies, smothered pork chops, jambalaya, hot links, peach cobbler, and catfish make your mouth water, a trip to Aunt Kizzy's Back Porch (4325 Glencoe Ave., C-9, Villa Marina Center, Marina del Rey) is a must. Possibly the best soul food in L.A.—in a very unlikely location. Call (310) 578-1005.

The Hot Ticket

When good girl Cassandra begins hanging with the delinquent crowd, she encounters heroin, prostitution, and even (gasp) lesbianism in the sizzling hit musical One Way Ticket To Hell at West Hollywood’s Lee Strasberg Creative Center (7936 Santa Monica Blvd.). For tickets, call (866) 811-4111.

Beat the Heat

The blistering summer temperatures can wreck the clearest of complexions. We recommend stopping by West Hollywood’s Euphoria Face and Body (8253 Santa Monica Blvd.) for a balancing facial treatment. Your Euphoria facialist will cleanse your face deeply, do gentle extractions, and moisturize your skin with an ultrasound machine. With a brighter and clearer complexion, you’ll feel rejuvenated, confident, and ready to make your social life sizzle this summer. For an appointment, call (323) 656-9944.

Lobster palooza

Have a taste for lobster? Bib up, head over to West Hollywood’s Mark’s Restaurant (861 N. La Cienega Blvd.), and get to crackin’ at their summer-long Lobster Bake Special every Wednesday night. For $23.95, you’ll get your choice of either New England clam chowder or Caesar salad and a one-and-a-half pound Maine lobster. Dig in! Make your reservation now at (310) 652-5252.

 
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