Culture Couture: top picks for up-and-coming entertainment

CD RELEASES

The Ultimate Hits (country)Garth Brooks Nov. 6 As I Am Alicia Keys

DVD RELEASES

I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry two straight firefighters in a homosexual unionNov. 6 rated PG-13

Oceans Thirteen the crew is back and ready for revengeNov. 13 rated PG-13

Hairspray her dream is to dance and nothing’s gonna stop herNov. 20 rated PG

EVENTS

“Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity”Julia Fowler Planetarium, Eastern UniversityNov. 9, 10 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.$5 admission

22nd Annual Philadelphia International Art ExpoLiacouras Center, Temple UniversityNov. 9-11 10 a.m. free

BOOKS

The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger BornStephen King Nov. 7

Born Standing Up: A Comic’s LifeSteve Martin Nov. 20

MOVIES

Fred ClausVince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti in the story of Santa’s brother, Fred, and his new life in the North PoleNov. 9 rated PG

BeowulfAngelina Jolie and Anthony Hopkins in animated feature where warrior must defeat monster who is terrorizing townsNov. 16 rated PG-13

CONCERTS

The Remedy Tour featuring David Crowder BandNov. 8 7 p.m.Electric Factory, Phila. Dashboard Confessional with Augustana and John RalstonNov. 12 8 p.m.Electric Factory, Phila.