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AUGUST 26, 2009

Wind down the summer with some old-school surf tunes, a funny film and some literary therapy.

Speed Shrinking Book Party and Shrink Fest
Make a mental health speed date to tide you over til your shrink gets back from the Hamptons. In celebration of Susan Shapiro's new novel Speed Shrinking, self-help gurus will be on hand to guide you through the rough spots.
Wednesday, August 26, 7-8:30 p.m.
Housing Works Bookstore Cafe
126 Crosby Street
Price: $Free

Fender Presents: An evening with guitar legend Dick Dale and Jimmy Dale
This rare appearance by surf-rock legend-of-legends–and his 17-year-old son, Jimmy–will feature a selection from Dad's catalog, and "a few musical surprises."
Thursday, August 27, 9 p.m.
City Winery
155 Varick Street (between Spring and Vandam Streets)
Price: $20-$45
http://www.citywinery.com/events/23101

Cine Brunch at (Le) Poisson Rouge: Some Like it Hot
The perfect film for the sizzle season, Billy Wilder's 1959 comedic farce manages to hit all the hot spots with Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. Brunch and tapas will be served as well.
Sunday, August 30, doors at 12:30 p.m, screening at 1 p.m.
(Le) Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker Street
Price: $Free