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With November comes the onset of 4 P.M. darkness, not to mention the cold—but venues across the city this winter will emanate light and heat. If you’re in the mood for romance, the cozy season has plenty to offer, including Bradley Cooper’s movie “Is This Thing On?,” set in the world of standup comedy; the lush crooning of the alt-country star Brandi Carlile; TV’s favorite housewives, the real ones of Salt Lake City; and, on the creepier side, Tracy Letts’s edgy thriller “Bug,” on Broadway, starring his wife, Carrie Coon, as a lonely waitress. Alvin Ailey brings several new pieces to its annual City Center encampment, plus a revival by the great Judith

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