See Hear Do: March 4-10

Niloufar Talebi’s new book is a bilingual edition of Ahmad Shamlou, one of Iran’s most influential twentieth-century poets. It showcases her skill and dedication as a translator and cultural worker. In Elegies of the Earth, published to mark the poet’s centennial, Talebi brings Shamlou’s revolutionary voice of resistance and modernity to English readers.

Join Maryam Ala Amjadi, Iranian poet, scholar, and City of Asylum Fellow, for a conversation with Talebi on Shamlou’s enduring legacy, the power of poetry as witness, and the craft of translation.

Free. More info at Get Tickets.

The New York Times calls the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players production of The Mikado “a comic gem.” This version features characters from Victorian London’s D’Oyly Carte Opera Company presented in their imagined locale of Titipu, inspired by the art and architecture of Japan. The heart of this tale is a love story, but throw in a love triangle, and the escapades ensue. Join the cast on a fantastic voyage to a land where you will find a timeless libretto and beautiful music!

A regular on NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, comedian/actress/podcaster Helen Hong headlines the weekly showcase at The Comedy Cellar inside Rio Hotel & Casino March 2-8.

Comedy Cellar performances are held nightly at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.