wednesday
october 23
David Copperfield He sings, he dances, he dates supermodels! And, of course, he does magic. He made the Statue of Liberty disappear (it came back) and now tours the world with a Las Vegas-size and -style spectacular. David Copperfield: The Magic Is Back makes four Houston appearances. 6 and 9 p.m. tonight and tomorrow. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana, 629-3700. $35$45.
Simply Barbra After seasons with themes such as "Dangerous," "Sin" and "Rapture Theater," Theatre LaB now unveils the "Fascinating Women" series. Steven Brinberg's Streisand revue is the opener, and it's quite a gem. For at least three years, Brinberg's show ran in New York's Don't Tell Mama (which is a real cabaret, because the front part of the room is a plain bar where people go, not for entertainment, but to drink). He earned rave reviews for his work, and even a mention on Saturday Night Live. Opening 8 p.m. tonight. (Subsequent shows listed in Thrills, Theater.) Theater LaB, 1706 Alamo (off the 2100 block of Houston Ave.), 227-