READINGS NECROMANCE, A NIGHT OF CONJURATION Magic, comedy & skepticism with Derek ...

Magic, comedy & skepticism with Derek Hughes as he communicates with unseen forces & conjures spirits; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 532-1546; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $12, $8 st./s.c. [through 10/30].

SOMETHING TO DROWN FOR

Monica Zanes' painting exhibition & interpretative dance piece with song; Grove St. Playhouse, 39 Grove St. (betw. Hudson & Bleecker Sts.), 352-4205; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $12 [through 10/31].

STOMP

British percussion performance troupe; Orpheum Theater, 126 2nd Ave. (betw. 7th & 8th Sts.), 477-2477; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 7 & 10:30, Sun. at 7, mat. Sun. at 3, $24.50-$49.50.