Entertainment

Life at the Empire Capitol 6 lately has been as action-packed as some of the movies playing there.

What: Brilliant! The Blinding Enlightenment of Nikola Tesla Where: Belfry Theatre When: To Dec. 14 Rating: 4 1/2 stars (out of five) - - - Although everyone knows Thomas Edison, today most have forgotten Nikola Tesla.

Fear not for Joaquin Phoenix, the man who portrayed the Man in Black. The two-time Oscar nominee, who recently retired from acting, isn't making the transition to the concert stage all by his lonesome.

Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre unveils ambitious plans for inaugural season

New troupe links emerging talents with established professionals

Tale of a young man's descent into evil told with just one geyser of gore

What: Paul Potts with special guests Three Graces When: Last night Where: McPherson Playhouse - - - Everyone loves a fairytale, especially the one about a wretched, forlorn commoner who suddenly discovers a hidden talent that magically transports him

REVIEWWhat: Avril Lavigne When: Wednesday nightWhere: Save-on-Foods Memorial CentreRating: 2 1/2 (out of five) Concert set list: 1. Girlfriend2. I Can Do Better3. Complicated4. My Happy Ending5. I’m With You6. I Always Get What I Want7.

Veteran performer still goin' strong after 30 years in rock 'n' roll

REVIEW What: Romantic Hearts (Ballet Victoria) When: Friday night Where: McPherson Playhouse Rating: 3 1/2 stars (out of five) - - - This weekend Ballet Victoria delivered a Valentine's gift to this city that was breezy, enjoyable and showed glimmers