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Cristela Alonzo is one of the breakout stars of this fall TV season. The stand up comic is the co-creator, co-executive producer and star of the ABC sitcom “Cristela.” No small feat for any performer, but statistics show that it’s even harder for Latina performers to carve out that kind of opportunity in Hollywood. Hear how Alonzo did Oct. 30 at a LifeRaft event hosted by the SAG Foundation.

Other upcoming L.A. events include:

Screening of “Predator” and “Action Jackson” and a Discussion With Carl Weathers

Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Egyptian Theatre

6712 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood

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Neil Patrick Harris Book Signing

Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.

The Grove at Farmers Market

189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30, Los Angeles

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STEAM Carnival 

Oct. 25-26

CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles

112 E. 22nd Street, Warehouse #10, Los Angeles

Click here for details.

Lost Moon Radio’s Horroribly Hellarious Comedy Spooktacular

Oct. 25-26

Hudson Backstage

6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles

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