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THEATER: Vividly staged theater/dance/cabaret hybrid The Judgment of Paris is inspired by that Greek myth about the first beauty contest (which led to the Trojan War) and informed by the stage directions of Baroque opera The Judgment of Paris by John Weaver. Company XIV tells "an epic story of lust, love, and tragedy, illustrating the events that lead to Paris’ fateful decision to award Aphrodite the golden apple in exchange for Helen of Troy." This show looks off the hook; check out this video preview. Reviewing it when it premiered last year, Kelly Aliano at nytheatre.com was "transported." — John Del Signore

8 p.m. // Duo Theatre [62 East 4th Street] // $35

EVENT: Tonight BAM plays hostess with another "Eat, Drink & Be Literary" event. The ticket price may seem hefty but you'll get a "buffet prepared by acclaimed executive chef, Tim Sullivan, served with select wines provided by Pine Ridge Winery and accompanied by live music" (tax and tip are all included). Following the wining and dining, you'll be treated to a discussion with poet and novelist Louise Erdrich. More details here.

6:30 p.m. // BAM [30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn] // $50

DISCUSSION: "Lucid NYC is a monthly event designed to create a fertile environment for New Yorkers to share ideas and make the world a better place. The event is anchored by an hour or so of presenters and performers. This month’s roster includes TreeHugger.com’s Graham Hill, MobileActive’s Katrin Verclas, Futurist Sem Devillart, and Collegehumor.com’s Ben Donaldson." Held at a loft in Chelsea, get there early for a spot on the sofas, and BYOB!

6:30 p.m. // 22 W 27th St, 6th floor // $10

MUSIC: The Handmade Music Night at 3rd Ward is "Part party, part mixer, part Science Fair, and part performance, this is an informal chance for geeksters and the geek-curious to come together, relax, and discover new sounds and drink complimentary cheap beer." It's also a show & tell of sorts, so if you have an invention you'd like to share, bring it on over.

7:30 p.m. // 3rd Ward [195 Morgan St, Brooklyn] // Free

In the same borough, come warm up at Glasslands tonight with a lineup that features Forest Fire, She Keeps Bees, Virgin Forest and Sharon Van Etten. Recommended!

8 p.m. // Glasslands [289 Kent Ave, Brooklyn] //$tba