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A SURREAL WEST VILLAGE PERFORMANCE Enjoy a program of five short plays, originally written in French and spanning from 1920-1953, entitled “On the Banks of the Surreal.” Pictured above are Niae Knight (bottom), Dirk Weiler and Rachel Lu in a scene from “The Gas Heart.” The Bank Street Theatre, 155 Bank St. Aug. 4 – 21. Tues. – Sat. at 8pm & Sun. at 6pm. $20, $15 students & seniors. www.TheaterMania.com.
TOUR KICK-OFF PARTY Sirens Wild Ride is an international touring collective of eclectic female artists. Pictured above are Addie Brownlee, left, and Athena Reich, who will launch their North American Tour in New York this month. Brownlee sings “honest lyrics in an earthy, rich voice” and Reich “combines a 4-octave voice with piano and guitar arrangements.” Sat., July 30 at 7:30pm. Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. 212-691-1900. www.sirenswildride.com.
DOCUMENTARY TO KICK OFF VISIONFEST “Put the Needle on the Record” explores the culture of Electronic House Music and the DJs and clubgoers who helped to elevate this once underground music craze. Pictured above is DJ Junior Sanchez, who will spin music following the screening. Wed., July 20 at 8pm. Tribeca Cinemas, 54 Varick St. $15, includes after party. 212-941-2000. www.domanivision.org.