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THEATER: Frankenstein (Mortal Toys) is a “miniature spectacle that follows the haunted alpine journey of Victor Frankenstein, as he confronts the loneliness and rage of his alienated monster.” The production stars elegantly handmade puppets based on 18th century portrait paintings, lush sets inspired by Romantic era landscape painting, an eerie musical score by Severin Behnen, played live on toy piano, organ, bells and accordion. The Times calls it “an inspired melding of material and medium. It evokes the Romantic sublime with unflagging inventiveness: Arctic floes with icy blue light, lands of ‘mist and snow,’ the delicate flight of a bird over mountains.” – John Del Signore

7pm // HERE [145 Sixth Ave] // Tickets cost $20

MUSIC: The Brooklyn Lyceum, one of the more interesting venues around, will host "a groundbreaking new project featuring Persian classical musician and composer Kayhan Kalhor and rising ensemble Brooklyn Rider" tonight. The special performance will serve as a preview to the upcoming collaborative album, Silent City.

7:30pm // Brooklyn Lyceum [227 4th Ave, Park Slope] // $20adv/$30door

KARAOKE: We don't have much of a tolerance for public karaoke, but we're sure some of you must love to get up in front of a room full of strangers and belt out a guilty pleasure or two. In which case, head over to Pianos for Karaoke-Dokey (cute name) tonight or any other Monday night.

10pm // Pianos [158 Ludlow St] // Free

COMEDY: Human Giant has taken over UCB this month, so while tonight only promises a stand-by line for additional tickets that may become available, you still have two more chances to see them. So make reservations now for the 21st and 28th! As for tonight the comedy troupe promises "a collection of sketches, short films, and presentations that have all been pre-approved by the other "human giant" - Michael Clarke Duncan," and also John Mulaney and Jon Benjamin.

11pm // UCB Theater [307 W 26th St] // Free