A/E Highlights

How do they get that beautiful green? Kryptonite

Yes, you've fallen for my little trap and all the world shall know your secret identity...before you die! But first, allow me to explain every last bit of my diabolical master plan. The first Third Friday at the Arts Factory gets under way with The Superhero and Villain Show. The event runs from 5 to 10 p.m. Info: 380-2223.

Keef, you da man

This is the space where we usually put some snarky comment, like mentioning Keith Knight's unhealthy fondness for inflatable sheep. We're not going to bother with that here, because frankly, when we grow up, we want to be Keith, even if it means going bald just like him. Get your collective asses down to his signing from 4 to 6 p.m. at Alternate Reality Comics, 4800 S. Maryland Parkway. Info: 735-3673.

Good luck. We won't be here

Now it all becomes clear. It's the R-J that sent the troops to Iraq. That would certainly explain all those weird maps in Norm's office. Now there's a dude bent on world domination. An event called "Wake Up the Media" will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday in front of the Review-Journal office at 1111 W. Bonanza Road. The group's stated purpose is to help call an end to the occupation in Iraq. Info: 499-8387.

Really, it's just an excuse to print the word 'vagina' one last time

The only thing more fun than a smoking monkey is a bunch of earnest, strident women discussing women's issues. The Vagina Monologues will be performed Friday at 7 p.m. at Artemus W. Ham hall on the UNLV campus. Tickets are $12. Info: 895-2787.