Basil freakin’ Fawlty. Archie Leach from A Fish Called Wanda. The gentleman in that Monty Python sketch who’s irate about having purchased an ex-parrot. John Cleese himself will be silly-walking his way into Long Beach for a live, one-man, one-night show entitled A Final Wave at the World (or The Alimony Tour, Year One). Cleese discusses his medical and relationship woes and offer his sardonic take on global events. That’s right, $50 to listen to an old guy complain. It’ll be awesome.

Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach 90815. 562.985.7000. Tues 8pm. Sold out. carpenterarts.org.

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