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EVENTS

Bombay Bellywood Hailed as the “Riverdance” of the belly-dancing world (who knew?), Bellydance Superstars presents the premiere of “Bombay Bellywood,” featuring a global blend of belly-dance styles, 19 professionally trained dancers and thrilling live percussion. Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. 8 p.m. $21-$45. (323) 512-4080, https://www.bellydancesuperstars.com

World Cyber Games 2010 The international video game tournament and festival touches down at the Los Angeles Convention Center for the final phase of the competition, with 450 finalists from 60 countries winnowed from the 1.2 million players who had entered. The spoils? Oh, just the global championship title, international glory and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. Los Angeles Convention Center, Halls G & H, 1201 S. Figueroa St., L.A. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Today-Sun., four-day ticket $12 to $25; $5 to $10 per day. https://www.wcg.com/6th/2010/overview/general.asp.

Harvest Festival A celebration of all things handmade, the Harvest Festival arts and crafts show offers jewelry, housewares, clothing, specialty foods and more. In addition to the shopping, the fest features live entertainment, food and drink, and Kidzone. A single ticket is valid all weekend. Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Today-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. General admission $9, seniors (62 and older) $7, youths (13-17) $4, free for children 12 and younger (must be accompanied by an adult). (415) 447-3205. https://www.harvestfestival.com.

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POP MUSIC

Ooh La L.A. festival The bearded, be-sunglassed synthpop lothario Sébastien Tellier leads a crowd of Gallic gadflies at the Ooh La L.A. festival this weekend, when impossible cool and the soothing purr of Francophile lyrics will revive the ghost of Gainsbourg. The electronica crew Gotan Project and the Beatles-indebted (clearly!) act Revolver are other highlights. Various venues, Today-Sat. $10-$35 per show. https://www.oohlalafestival.com.

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