THEATER: A mysterious production is in previews at the DR2 theatre near Union Square. Dubbed “Esoterica”, it is described as a multi-media exploration of matters “philosophical, metaphysical and arcane” by actor, magician and mentalist Eric Walton. On his website, www.ericwalton.com, this description piqued our interest further: “Walton is sort of what you'd guess the devil would be like if he had his own nightclub act." It could be we’re just curious about what a “mentalist” does for ninety minutes or we’re already falling under his spell. But something tells us you’ll love it, that it’s much better than “Cats” and that you’re going to see it again and again. - John Del Signore

Mon, Tues, Thurs at 8, Fri and Sat at 7 and 10, and Sun at 7DR2 Theater [103 E 15th St] // $35

EVENT: The LVHRDers are strappin' their dancing shoes on again tonight, with DNCHRD: Battle of the Moves 2. For this one they ask that you dress as your favorite dance move. Since we're in New York we're guessing there will be a lot of you dressed as "standing disaffectedly while tapping your foot". Oh, zing! No? Okay, prove us wrong...

In the meantime, watch last years Battle for Champion of the Dance.

8pm // Since LVHRD is all about secrets, we have no idea where this event is...sign up to get details later via text

MOVIE: Union Hall, stop it, seriously, you are already too awesome. Stop making us love you even more. Tonight at the venue that makes us want to move to Park Slope, The L Magazine hosts their SummerScreen movie series, showing Party Girl! Parker Posey, the Dewey Decimal System and a romance with a falafal vendor...what more could you ask for? There will also be drink specials and deejays.

8pm // Union Hall [702 Union St, Brooklyn] // Free

MUSIC: We've been out of touch with The Dears for quite some time now, we weren't really in to their Morrissey worship at Mercury Lounge in January '05. Tonight they take the Bowery Ballroom stage with The Grates. If you go, be sure to get their for The Grates.

8pm // Bowery Ballroom // $17

And of course, don't forget to show The Rapture some love...