Los Angeles' 50-Hour Drive-By Theatre Festival

A long weekend is coming up, thanks to George Washington's and Abraham Lincoln's birthday. What will you do with all of this extra time? You could sleep or debate with a family member about which president chopped down the cherry tree. But there is a better way to spend your weekend. Attend Zombie Joe's Underground's 50-Hour Drive-By Theatre Festival. It should be said that this event has nothing to do with zombies, tunnels, or gang violence. The festival celebrates its 11th year by featuring five new mini-plays that will be written, directed, and mounted in two days. There will even be live, original music by Michael Blomgren. Come see these works at 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 18, 19, and 20. ZJU Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. RSVP at (818) 202-4120. Tickets are $15. Visit www.ZombieJoes.com.