PLAN AHEAD: NEXT WEEKEND

* Echo & the Bunnymen and the Psychedelic Furs play the House of Blues Dec. 6 at 9 and Dec. 8, 10 p.m. 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, (323) 848-5100. $35.

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* “Lance Burton: Master Magician,” a theatrical extravaganza of magic and illusions, plays Dec. 7-9 at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos, $45-$55, (800) 300-4345, (562) 916-8500.

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* “Happytime Xmas,” Justin Tanner’s dark comedy starring several Tanner veterans, runs Dec. 8 through Jan. 26 at Third Stage, 2811 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, $15, (818) 842-4755.

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* The Jazz Tap Ensemble performs “Rhythm-a-ning: A Percussive Adventure,” “Solea B” and “Noche III” on Dec. 6-8 at Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. $16. (310) 315-1459.

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* Tina LeBlanc and Guennadi Nedviguine guest with Inland Pacific Ballet in “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 8-9 at Bridges Auditorium, 450 N. College Way, Claremont. $16 to $30. (909) 621-8032. Also, with other lead dancers, on Dec. 15, 16, 20, 22 and 23.

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* Benita Bike’s DanceArt Company presents an evening of her contemporary work Dec. 8 in the Knoebel Dance Theatre at Cal State Long Beach, 6200 Atherton St., Long Beach. $11 (children) to $18. (818) 353-5734.