A profusion of interesting, significant and just plain wacky upcoming shows and artist opportunities dictates we run listings this week.

A profusion of interesting, significant and just plain wacky upcoming shows and artist opportunities dictates we run listings this week.
The name isn’t an alias, it’s latitude. When he adopted his alternate handle, Mark Charles Heidinger, known also by Vandaveer, wasn’t simply seeking an alluring nickname that would ensnare playbill-gazing pedestrians. He wanted freedom.
“Ratatouille,” the new animated movie in which Remy the rat becomes a chef with the help of his friend Linguini, has everyone talking about the dish that won the critic’s heart.
Comedy Showcase at the Laughing Lizard Lounge, Saturday, December 16