Italian culture is revered for its romance. Composed by Mozart in the 18^th century, this opera tells the satirical story of a romantic extreme: a young Italian nobleman who hoodwinks and lures women into licentious acts. The story is a blend of comedy, melodrama, and paranormal elements, and is reset in 195os Italy.

While it may have started out as one of five fictitious trailers for Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez’s movie Grindhouse, this action-horror flick morphed from a teaser to a full-length feature film in 2011.

San Francisco comic Chris Garcia (pictured) joins locals Bobby Crane and Ben Roy for a night of side-splitting improv. The premise: In act one, each performer takes the stage for a short set.

Relationships can be tricky. From a scornful bride suing her runaway groom to a jealous ghost haunting her ex-husband’s intimate evenings, the characters filling the 13 productions in this theater extravaganza might make your own relationship woes seem tame.

Discover the darker side of stand-up comedy in this documentary following the rising career of comedian Eddie Pepitone. Director Steven Feinartz gives audiences a backstage look into the stand-up industry through his focus on Pepitone’s rising celebrity, self-doubt, and on-stage rage.

Indie film fanatics and casual movie-goers alike will be entertained at this event featuring screenings of more than 50 different films. From documentaries to blockbuster comedies, a gamut of genres will be represented at this four-day festival.

What better way to tell the tale of Don Quixote than through the eyes of the novel's author? Imprisoned by the Spanish Inquisition and awaiting trial, this musical tells the story of Miguel de Cervantes.

Actor and comedian Chris Tucker takes the stage for a night of side-cracking standup on his new comedy tour. You might recognize him from the Rush Hour films, where he played the role of Detective James Carter, or from his appearance in the Oscar-nominated Silver Linings Playbook. Famous for his lightning-fast improvisation, no two shows are ever the same. Sat 8 p.m.

Playwright and performer Herbert Siguenza brings artist Pablo Picasso to life in his live-action painting, one-man performance. Siguenza, of the Latino comedy troupe Culture Clash, depicts one weekend of Picasso’s life at the height of his career in the late 1960s. (Tue-Thu 6:30 p.m.; Fri 7:30 p.m.; Sat 1:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sun 1:30 p.m.)

If you missed the previous Calling All Dawns performances (which debuted to sell-out crowds and standing ovations), here's your chance to catch an encore.