business/company) in the form of a CD/DVD. The entertainer/company may select any or all shoots. Each shoot cost is $150.00. For all shoots; OSCE will direct scene concepts, provide professional photographers, videographers, make-up-artist, hair stylist, clothing designers and provide all shoots the following scene props: Helicopter, Jet, Elegant Vehicle & extra fill-ins.

SCENE MEDIUMS
Scene 1: Commercial Advertisement/ Film
Scene 2: Music Video
Scene 3: Model Reel (Video)
Scene 4: Photography Shoot

SCENE PROPS
Prop 1: The Model/Artist/Actor
Prop 2: Helicopters
Prop 3: Jet
Prop 4: Elegant Vehicle
Prop 5: Special Effects: Rain & Fog / Action Pack!

A.) Artist will have the opportunity to act as a featured artist in his/her own 60 second music video. (Directed music video will include the following props: (a) Helicopter (b) Jet (c) Elegant Vehicle (d) special concept scenes.) Music Video CD/DVD will be edited in accordance to featured Artist fashion & style. Cost $150.00

B.) Models will have the opportunity to act as a featured model in his/her helicopter model reel (Directed model reel will consist of interview footage, helicopter, jet, and vehicle scenes). Model Reel video will be edited in accordance to featured model fashion & style. Cost $150.00

C.) Model/Actor/Artist will have the opportunity to act as a featured Model/Actor/Artist in his/her own helicopter photography shoot. (Directed photography shoot consisting of helicopter, jet, vehicle, 2 clothing changes and 5 different photo scenes.) Cost $150.00

D.) Company/Business will have the opportunity to advertise their product/item/service in a 90 second commercial ad (The Directed commercial will not only feature the company/business product/item/service, but will also consist of the following props in the ad:
(a) Helicopter (b) Jet (c) Elegant Vehicle (d) special scene concepts) Cost $150.00

E.) Featured Models/Actors/Artist selected to participate in company (OSCE) Helicopter & Jet commercial advertisements will be exposed on a national scope where advertisement footage will be broadcast via media outlets and company (OSCE). Commercial footage will serve as the leading advertising force for (OSCE). Credits for each selected featured model/actor/artist will be acknowledged & edited in the commercial advertisement DVD.
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Production of the Helicopter Shoot will consist of Make Up Artists, Hair Stylists, Clothing Designers, Professional Photographers, Professional Videographers and a Director/Producer. We welcome inquiries from Clothing Designers, Make Up Artist. Photographers, Videographers, techs etc.

Confirmed Schedule Shoot Date: Saturday March 31, 2012 10am till 5pm. 2 schedule shoot days may be necessary to complete the shoot. Date may change due to weather conditions.
Only accepting qualified booking applicants.
Booking Inquiries: 323 899 0320 or businezz61@yahoo.com
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DEADLINE for Booking Helicopter Shoot: January 31, 2012 please reply to this email promptly if interested.
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Daily.  Everyone's favorite Mexican themed boy bar, located right in the heart of boys town, offers not just one, but 2 happy hours where you can get buy 1, get 1 free on every drink. 4-8 pm & 10:30 pm - 12:30 am every day! MORE >>

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.  Some of the new eatery’s most popular dishes and signature cocktails will be available up to half off. MORE >>

Fridays.  Most drinks are 2-for-1. Sexy and trendy attire. 21+. MORE >>

Daily.  Head down to Santa Monica's favorite speakeasy to discover their daily Happy Hour offered from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday – Saturday and all night on Sundays. Happy Hour specials include half priced food items, $5 well cocktails, $5 house red and white wines, $3 bottled beer and a $5 Delia’s Elixir – the signature cocktail named for the house apparition. To shake it up, Basement Tavern also features an additional $5 rotating specialty cocktail every day of the week, providing the opportunity to explore the bar’s signature cocktail menu. There is also be live entertainment Tuesday – Sunday on The Victorian’s patio in addition to the regular live music schedule downstairs later on in the evenings. MORE >>

Daily.  Everyday get $2.75 MGD 64 Draft, $3 PBR, $3.50 Barney's Brew PLUS $5 Bruin Menu (with UCLA Bruin ID). MORE >>

Thursdays.  Get $2 Coors Light pints & PBRs and $8 Coors Light pitchers. MORE >>

Daily.  Enjoy a 2-for-1 daily happy hour at 901 Bar & Grill, which is located right across from USC. MORE >>

Daily.  Receive 25% off food and drinks with a valid USC student ID. The menu includes waffle fries, Asian chicken salad and Italian subs, among others. MORE >>

Fridays.  If your work or school week has stressed you out, then work through that anger with 5 hours of punk rock and free pizza. MORE >>

Mondays.  What a great way to fight off the Monday blues AND do something good for your heart; "sick deal." MORE >>

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.  Enjoy fried pickles and any slider for $2, chicken wings & select draft beers for $4 and the combo platter, red & white wines and select spiked shakes for $6. MORE >>

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.  Enjoy delicious happy hour specials at one of the most prolific Mexican restaurants in SoCal. MORE >>

Mondays.  Do you have a case of the Mondays? Then drink 'em away! MORE >>

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.  Enjoy happy hour near UCLA featuring $3 beers and $5.50 cocktails and wines. MORE >>

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays.  No better way to end that weekend withdrawal than with $2 off cocktails and $1 off beer and wine. MORE >>

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.  Happy hour includes $1 off beer and wine, $6 cocktails, and $2 off spirits. MORE >>

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays.  With all plates just $5 during happy hour, this is a great way to fend off the after school or work munchies. MORE >>

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays.  Happy hour & late night deals with drink specials and select half-priced appetizers and pizzas. MORE >>

Mondays, Sundays.  Enjoy $5 well drinks and $2 off everything else. MORE >>

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.  Drink specials include $5 well drinks, $8 specialty cocktails, while you can get 1/2 a world-famous French dip with fries for $5. MORE >>

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.  Enjoy happy hour specials from $3-$6 including $3 beer, $4 signature flatbreads, $5 wines by the glass and $6 classic cocktails. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays.  Four hours of happy hour in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles! MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.  $2 off all drinks including mojitos, old-fashioneds, caipirinhas and champagne cocktails. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.  Drinks include $6 margaritas, $2 off cocktails and spirits, and $1 off beer and wine. MORE >>

Daily.  This retro-style festive Mexican restaurant/bar with its rooftop patio offers classic margaritas and sangria, among other drinks. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.  Enjoy $2 off cocktails and spirits, $1 off beer, wine and pizzanista pizza combos. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays.  You don't have to be Irish to enjoy this. MORE >>

Daily.  Located in Century City, RockSugar offers an extensive happy hour selection, including an Orchard Road martini along with mojitos, wine and beer. MORE >>

Wednesdays, Thursdays.  Not only do you save 40% on cocktails, beer, wine and selected food items but any bottle of wine is half off! MORE >>

Thursdays.  Reggae fans will not only love the music, but also the great deals on domestic and imported beers. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 5, 2012.  The first Sunday of every month will bring a different themed party to the Victorian, with festivities throughout the house inspiring everything from the decorations on the wall and specialty cocktails for the evening to suggested party attire. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 5, 2012.  Enjoy happy hour specials all night long with $3 beers, $5 wells, $5 house red and white wines by the glass and 50% off all bottles of wine and champagne. Once the big game kicks off, watch the game on plasma TVs set up on the patio while snacking on hot dogs, hamburgers and other BBQ dishes served free with a two drink minimum. MORE >>

Sun, Mar 4, 2012.  The first Sunday of every month will bring a different themed party to the Victorian, with festivities throughout the house inspiring everything from the decorations on the wall and specialty cocktails for the evening to suggested party attire. MORE >>

Sun, Apr 1, 2012.  The first Sunday of every month will bring a different themed party to the Victorian, with festivities throughout the house inspiring everything from the decorations on the wall and specialty cocktails for the evening to suggested party attire. MORE >>

Wednesdays.  A bi-monthly residency with Kress’ hottest Saturday Night resident DJ, G-Rock. G-Rock has been seen all over Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley in venues such as Ritual, LAX, Joseph’s Cafe, Oxygen Lounge, Smiles Nightclub, 14 Below, Blue Moon Nights, Burgundy House, Splash Sundays, The Rack, Paladino’s, Blarney Cove, T.G.I.Friday’s and Cafe Firenze (Top Chef) among others. MORE >>

Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays.  Flirt with all the go-go boys (and non go-go boys) you want with 3 different themed nights for guys 18+. MORE >>

Wednesdays.  Get ready to sing your little heart out while sipping on a cocktail...or five). Join them in the game-room with one of the most talented karaoke bands in the cosmos. Happy Hour specials: 1/2 price cocktails, $3 Heineken & Newcastle, $1 off all draft beers & 1/2 price on select appetizers. 21+. Cover Me Badd's unique blend of impeccable musicianship, side-splitting stage antics and hackneyed tomfoolery has thrilled and delighted audiences across the country. MORE >>

Thursdays.  Celebrate Thursday night Happy Hour with one of the hottest DJ crews in OC. Happy Hour specials: 1/2 price cocktails, $3 Heineken & Newcastle, $1 off all draft beers & 1/2 price on select appetizers. UTC residents bring your key fob & get a $5 powercard ($5 free game play.) Live DJs from 10pm-close in the Game Room. 18+. MORE >>

Thursdays.  This new weekly 18+ club night will have a new celebrity host each week along with 3 rooms of the top DJs spinning Hip Hop, Top 40, House, Electro and Dub Step. Plus a red carpet and giveaways every week. MORE >>

Thursdays.  Non-stop rock/electro/dub by DJ Wednesday & Purple Noize, live music by Hollywood Kill & TOMx AND 2-for-1 drink specials. MORE >>

Thursdays.  KCRW’s hottest DJs Anthony Valadez and Grammy Award-winning Burt Blackarach host this weekly music showcase, featuring 90s R&B, soul classics, throwbacks and world flavor along with drink specials from Monster Rehab. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 10, 2012.  Hosted by ToQuon Da MC. Sounds by DJ Dynamix, DJ Nando and DJ Still Wil playing top 40, hip hop, soul, funk, electro, mash-ups, 80s and 90s. 21+. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  Soulside Productions presents Club Soulside. Every 2nd Saturday of the month: DJs playing the best soul, reggae and ska. 18+. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  Hosted by ToQuon Da MC. Rotating beat selectors: DJ P-Trix, DJ Nando, DJ Daine, DJ Pjers1 playing Top 40, house, hip hop, soul, funk, electro, mash-ups, 80s and 90s. 21+. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 24, 2012.  Soulside Productions presents Trojan Lounge: DJs playing the best of vintage reggae, Jamaican oldies and ska every last Friday of the month. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 10, 2012.  Soulside Productions presents Club Soulside. Every 2nd Saturday of the month: DJs playing the best soul, reggae and ska. 18+. MORE >>

Fri, Mar 30, 2012.  Soulside Productions presents Trojan Lounge: DJs playing the best of vintage reggae, Jamaican oldies and ska every last Friday of the month. MORE >>

Sat, Apr 14, 2012.  Soulside Productions presents Club Soulside. Every 2nd Saturday of the month: DJs playing the best soul, reggae and ska. 18+. MORE >>

Fri, Apr 27, 2012.  Soulside Productions presents Trojan Lounge: DJs playing the best of vintage reggae, Jamaican oldies and ska every last Friday of the month. MORE >>

Sat, May 12, 2012.  Soulside Productions presents Club Soulside. Every 2nd Saturday of the month: DJs playing the best soul, reggae and ska. 18+. MORE >>

Fri, May 25, 2012.  Soulside Productions presents Trojan Lounge: DJs playing the best of vintage reggae, Jamaican oldies and ska every last Friday of the month. MORE >>

Sat, Jun 9, 2012.  Soulside Productions presents Club Soulside. Every 2nd Saturday of the month: DJs playing the best soul, reggae and ska. 18+. MORE >>

Fri, Jun 29, 2012.  Soulside Productions presents Trojan Lounge: DJs playing the best of vintage reggae, Jamaican oldies and ska every last Friday of the month. MORE >>

Sat, Jul 14, 2012.  Soulside Productions presents Club Soulside. Every 2nd Saturday of the month: DJs playing the best soul, reggae and ska. 18+. MORE >>

Fri, Jul 27, 2012.  Soulside Productions presents Trojan Lounge: DJs playing the best of vintage reggae, Jamaican oldies and ska every last Friday of the month. MORE >>

Today.  The Laker icon signs his children's book, "What Color Is My World? The Lost History of African-American Inventors." MORE >>

Tue, Feb 7, 2012.  If you're a fan of The Manchurian Candidate, Fracture, Any Given Sunday, Doc Hollywood, or Miami Vice, you love the writing of Daniel Pyne. Here's your chance to meet him in person. Daniel Pyne will be reading from his new novel A Hole In The Ground Owned by a Liar. Set in small town Colorado, this noir-infused adventure leaps off the page with explosive scenes, clever dialogue, unforgettable characters, and one highly unexpected payout. Daniel Pyne has been at home in the world of film, TV, and books for over 30 years. He is a visiting professor for screenwriting at the UCLA Graduate School of Film and a writing advisor for the Sundance Institute. Currently, he is acting as executive producer and showrunner on JJ Abrams' TV show Alcatraz on FOX. He is also the author of the cult noir novel, Twentynine Palms. MORE >>

Tue, Feb 7, 2012.  The first openly gay ambassador and heir to the Hormel empire discusses and signs, "Fit to Serve: Reflections on a Secret Life, Private Struggle, and Public Battle to Become the First Openly Gay U.S. Ambassador." MORE >>

Thu, Feb 9, 2012.  Mindi White, a well-respected production company reader (aka script analyst), will be sharing secrets about how to get a screenplay past a reader for serious consideration by top production companies and agencies. It isn't just about story structure and spelling. White has invaluable information about how analysts think and what they're looking for. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  Zahid Hussain will discuss and sign "Frontline Pakistan: The Struggle with Militant Islam and The Scorpion's Tail: the Relentless Rise of Islamic Militants in Pakistan." The internationally acclaimed reporter serves as senior editor with Newsline and correspondent for The Times of London, The Wall Street Journal and Newsweek. He covers Pakistan and Afghanistan for international publications such as the Associated Press and The Economist. The program is co-sponsored by the museum’s Pakistan Arts Council. Books will be available for purchase and signing. MORE >>

Mon, Feb 13, 2012.  The filming of Jaws in Martha’s Vineyard required the hiring of hundreds of locals to work as actors and laborers. Matt Taylor and Joe Alves present and sign their book comprised of the photographs amd memories of the islanders closest to the legendary movie-making events of 1974. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 15, 2012.  Fisher discusses and signs "Shockaholic," of which The Washington Post wrote, "the follow-up to her successful autobiography and one-woman show, Wishful Drinking, is similarly witty, ramshackle and outrageous." MORE >>

Wed, Feb 15, 2012.  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star discusses and signs her new book, "Hiding from Reality: My Story of Love, Loss, and Finding the Courage Within." MORE >>

Fri, Feb 17, 2012.  She's moved on from vampires to werewolves in her latest book, "The Wolf Gift." MORE >>

Mondays.  LA's longest running weely burlesque show has a cast that rotates weekly with beautiful burlesque performers, a charming chanteuse or two, a captivating crooner, prestidigitation, juggling, live bands and more. MORE >>

Mondays.  Enjoy signature cocktails while taking in the electrifying burlesque performance accompanied by indie, vintage jazz music from Los Angeles-based band, Behind the Six. To complement the sultry vibe of the performance, Mixologist Brad Twigg will serve specialty, hand-crafted cocktails created just for the Monday night festivities, all available for $10 such as the Absinthe Fairy. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  An exciting new act from LA's only Go-Go girl gang? A brand new member in the troupe? A premiere act from our own impresario? And the original bad girl of burlesque one-night only in LA? Why, you'd be a fool to miss this Valentine's weekend show. With go-go girl gang Venus A Go-Go. Burlesque from the smoking hot, the red hot, Panama Red, burlesque's favorite mistake Ali Oops, the eXXXotic Sioux Du Jour. Boy-lesque from Burly-Q-pid Lord Londonbridge. Musical novelties by Elizabeth Luttinger. The ferocious vocals of Heather Henderson in a tribute to Etta James. Back from her stint in Cirque Du Soleil's Zumanity, Honey Ima Home and introducing VVH's newest member, the patron saint of virgin strippers, Mercury Troy. With the best burlesque emcee in LA, Gary Shapiro. Produced and directed by Penny Starr, Jr.

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Tue, Feb 14, 2012-Thu, Feb 16, 2012.  The gloriously unhinged mix of Mexican-style lucha libre wrestling, traditional burlesque and blow-by-blow comedic commentary will feature, among others, “Miss Exotic World 2005,” Michelle L’amour, one of the premiere names in modern burlesque and Peekaboo Pointe, known as the "Fastest Tassel-Twirler from East to West." There will also be a brief marriage ceremony by the beloved Reverend Brown…on stage. MORE >>

Thu, Feb 23, 2012.  One of the top burlesque shows in L.A. incorporates unusual themes which can draw from popular culture (such as the popular annual Disney parody "Burlesqueland", and The Beatles themed "Please Tease Me") and from their own tastes (the David Lynch themed "Beneath The Surface", The Ring Cycle inspired Opera themed show "The Burlesque Of Nibelung"). The last Thursday of the month. MORE >>

Thu, Mar 29, 2012.  One of the top burlesque shows in L.A. incorporates unusual themes which can draw from popular culture (such as the popular annual Disney parody "Burlesqueland", and The Beatles themed "Please Tease Me") and from their own tastes (the David Lynch themed "Beneath The Surface", The Ring Cycle inspired Opera themed show "The Burlesque Of Nibelung"). The last Thursday of the month. MORE >>

Thu, Apr 26, 2012.  One of the top burlesque shows in L.A. incorporates unusual themes which can draw from popular culture (such as the popular annual Disney parody "Burlesqueland", and The Beatles themed "Please Tease Me") and from their own tastes (the David Lynch themed "Beneath The Surface", The Ring Cycle inspired Opera themed show "The Burlesque Of Nibelung"). The last Thursday of the month. MORE >>

Thu, May 31, 2012.  One of the top burlesque shows in L.A. incorporates unusual themes which can draw from popular culture (such as the popular annual Disney parody "Burlesqueland", and The Beatles themed "Please Tease Me") and from their own tastes (the David Lynch themed "Beneath The Surface", The Ring Cycle inspired Opera themed show "The Burlesque Of Nibelung"). The last Thursday of the month. MORE >>

Thu, Jun 28, 2012.  One of the top burlesque shows in L.A. incorporates unusual themes which can draw from popular culture (such as the popular annual Disney parody "Burlesqueland", and The Beatles themed "Please Tease Me") and from their own tastes (the David Lynch themed "Beneath The Surface", The Ring Cycle inspired Opera themed show "The Burlesque Of Nibelung"). The last Thursday of the month. MORE >>

Thu, Jul 26, 2012.  One of the top burlesque shows in L.A. incorporates unusual themes which can draw from popular culture (such as the popular annual Disney parody "Burlesqueland", and The Beatles themed "Please Tease Me") and from their own tastes (the David Lynch themed "Beneath The Surface", The Ring Cycle inspired Opera themed show "The Burlesque Of Nibelung"). The last Thursday of the month. MORE >>

Thu, Aug 30, 2012.  One of the top burlesque shows in L.A. incorporates unusual themes which can draw from popular culture (such as the popular annual Disney parody "Burlesqueland", and The Beatles themed "Please Tease Me") and from their own tastes (the David Lynch themed "Beneath The Surface", The Ring Cycle inspired Opera themed show "The Burlesque Of Nibelung"). The last Thursday of the month. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 1, 2012-Tue, Feb 14, 2012.  Plush toys, shirts, pins, sticks and stationary will be available for purchase to show your sweetheart you really have feelings for them, deep in your guts. I Heart Gut's founder Wendy Bryan is the anatomically-obsessed illustrator who makes plush internal organs. Black Book magazine said of the guts, “These furry toys can transplant love back into any tired relationship, while Time Out New York says, “The deliriously happy bunch is sure to put any get-well card to shame.” 10% of sales will go to the Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic, which helps the uninsured get critical medical attention. MORE >>

Today.  LA-based indie rock band Twenty7 is honored to perform in support of the Recording Academy's charitable arm. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated directly to MusiCares to help sustain music and its makers. Suggested donation per person: $10. MORE >>

Mon, Feb 13, 2012.  Oscar winner Margaret O'Brien will host this year's Southern California Motion Picture Council's annual gala. The highlight of the gala will be the presentation of the 2012 Golden Halo Award to actress, singer and humanitarian, Barbara Van Orden. Broadway Icon, Carol Channing was so inspired by Ms. Orden's story that she referred to her as "...a true Dolly Levi story," having re-emerged, like Dolly Gallagher Levi, in Jerry Herman's hit "Hello Dolly!" to rejoin the human race after a devastating accident that resulted in 18 surgeries and years of rehabilitation to be welcomed back by audiences and critics alike in her touring cabaret show. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 15, 2012-Fri, Feb 17, 2012.  Goodwill’s Boots to Suits Veteran Program, sponsored by Goodwill Southern California, is giving U.S. veterans and active military members $50 towards clothing and accessories to help prepare for employment. The program is available at all participating Goodwill Southern California retail stores and requires that veterans or military personnel show their Veteran ID card or DD214 to participate and receive merchandise. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  For the 20th consecutive year, Fritz Coleman, weathercaster for KNBC-4 and honorary chairman of the benefit, will serve as master of ceremonies and celebrity auctioneer for the annual benefit that raises money for Hillsides’ programs and services for vulnerable children, youth and families including foster care and abused children. Held at the California Club, a private club in downtown Los Angeles. MORE >>

Wed, Jun 20, 2012.  International Surfing Day is an annual holiday where surfers celebrate the sport of surfing and do their part to give back to our oceans. Surfrider Foundation Chapters, along with various other organizations, will host beach cleanups, art projects, dune restorations and surf clinics worldwide. MORE >>

Thu, Oct 4, 2012.  A day dedicated to celebrating and promoting social responsibility by college students. Last year, more than 275 college students from across North America submitted stories of their volunteer work. Stories were then voted on and the 10 most popular received either scholarships or iPads. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays.  The only all-male revue in L.A.! After the 90 minute show, you can get your picture taken with the cast. MORE >>

Fridays.  Los Angeles' world famous Industrial dance club. MORE >>

Thursdays.  DJs Halo and Morgan Alexander present an exploration of deep grooves, happening every Thursday night catering to cultured electronic dance music fans. The net proceeds benefit the dance music community based nonprofit, NextAid. MORE >>

Saturdays.  One of Hollywood's longest running Saturday Nights with 4 DJs spinning in 4 different rooms (House, Top 40, Electro, Hip Hop). MORE >>

Saturdays.  Avalon's weekly Saturday night club event. MORE >>

Fridays.  Avalon's weekly Friday night club event & new afterhours. MORE >>

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Fridays.  The Kress is an upscale entertainment venue which boasts a full service restaurant, a basement level lounge offering live entertainment and dance floor; a third level banquet with live entertainment and dance floor; and finally a spectacular design driven rooftop lounge with cabanas and a 360 degree view of Los Angeles including the Hollywood sign. MORE >>

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Fridays.  The hottest Friday nights in the Inland Empire sponsored by Power 106. MORE >>

Mondays.  Spreading positive vibes with the hottest dance hall, reggae, hip hop, breaks, R&B and world rhythms. MORE >>

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Fridays.  Featuring the hottest DJs: DJ Prophecy and Sweet P along with special guests. MORE >>

Thursdays.  The largest, weekly gay event on the west coast with 2000+ attending every week. Pop hits spun by award-winning DJ Ray Rhodes. MORE >>

Tue, Feb 14, 2012.  Enjoy an intimate dinner of contemporary Latin tapas for two. Then, dance the night away while listening to the repertoire of acclaimed salsa queen Celia Cruz. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 3, 2012-Sat, Feb 4, 2012.  Trojan Hack is an overnight programming competition between students from USC and UCLA that will show which school has the best programmers. Google, Spotify and Twilio are among the sponsors while the judges include Jay Samit, the CEO of SocialVibe and ex-VP at Sony and Howard Marks, co-founder of Activision and CEO of Gamzee. MORE >>

Today.  Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students and their family members are invited to Cal State L.A.’s “Journey to Success,” which is part of the California State University’s (CSU) initiative to improve college access and graduation rates for students from underserved communities across the state. Open to students in 6th through 12th grade and community college students, the “Journey to Success” will feature workshops regarding how to prepare and pay for college, information on CSU requirements for admission and application processes, and information booths promoting CSU campuses and Cal State L.A. programs and student organizations. MORE >>

Thursdays.  As students you're always working hard. So why not take a night off, put the books down and let the Laugh Factory relieve your stress? Hosted by Tyler Spindel and featuring only the best comedians on the scene they guarantee you'll leave laughing. And don't forget, they know you're broke, so CALL and let them know you're a student ID, receive the student discount & show your ID at the door. MORE >>

Wednesdays.  Sirius Satellite Radio called it "The best standup show in the country!" and it has been featured in US Weekly, CNN and Headline News. This always popular night could feature superstar regulars like Sarah Silverman, Dane Cook, Jeffrey Ross, Dave Attell and Drew Carey alongside the best young comics in the country like Ben Gleib, Steve Byrne, Kyle Cease, Daniel Tosh and Nick Thune; plus surprise appearances from the likes of Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and Norm McDonald. MORE >>

Mondays.  Josh Filipowski hosts LA's hottest up and coming comedians with special guest headliners at this UCLA fave. Recent Guests include: Theo Von, Taylor Ketchum, Justin Hires, Alli Breen, Nick Anthony, Andy Peters, Dustin Hempstead, Amy Dresner, David Forseth, Hasan Minhaj, Rajan Dharni, Brian Moote, Jeff Dye, Adam Hunter, Mike Tsirklin and more. MORE >>

Saturdays.  Come see America's funniest Italian comedians and party Italian style. Free parking. Great food. Full bar. Fuggedaboudit. **FREE ADMISSION WITH MENTION OF CAMPUS CIRCLE** MORE >>

Fridays.  This live comedy podcast with Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith happens every Friday. MORE >>

Mondays.  Need a little spice in your life? They've got some of the biggest names in comedy in L.A. and they all happen to be Latino. MORE >>

Tuesdays.  The Kevin Nealon Show is the perfect blend of comedy and insight into the lives of the painstakingly funny. Taking the concept of the standup routine and warping it with his own special flavor, Mr. Nealon hosts an array of comedians that will ultimately end up in the hot seat next to the man himself on stage. MORE >>

Fridays.  After making a splash on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam a decade ago, followed by nine successful appearances on BET’s Comic View, and most recently P. Diddy’s Bad Boys Of Comedy on HBO, Derrick Ellis is steadily carving out a national following of loyal fans. Touting his own point-of-view, Derrick also pays homage to many of comedy’s legends. He has the loveably irreverent attitude of Robin Harris, the precise timing of Hinny Youngman, the cool presence of Dick Gregory, and the urban sensibilities of Richard Pryor. His 8:30 show is followed by King Kadar at 10 PM. MORE >>

Thursdays.  Thu, Jan 5, 2012-Thu, Mar 29, 2012.  Come join them every Thursday night for the best stand-up comedy show this side of Hollywood. See comedians from The Comedy Store, Improv, Laugh Factory, Comedy Central, Comics Unleashed and Last Comic Standing. A great night of top of the line stand-up comedy at one of Southern California's Best Restaurant/Sports Bars. Great Food, Full Bar, Street/Valet Parking and No Cover! MORE >>

Fri, Feb 3, 2012-Sat, Feb 4, 2012.  Griffin’s rapid-fire wit targeted at Hollywood gossip and celebrity blunders has been making audiences laugh for years and there will be more stories, more dish, more of what she shouldn’t say but you know she will. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  A 21st century update of the classic variety show whose regular guests include Dave (Gruber) Allen, Andy Richter, Aimee Mann, Dave Foley, Ben Gibbard, Kaitlin Olson and many more. This month's special guests include Patton Oswalt, Chris Hardwick and a surprise musical guest. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  Amy Poehler makes you laugh on "Parks and Recreation" while Jane Lynch makes you laugh on "Glee." Let these hilarious ladies make you laugh in person when Jane Lynch interviews Amy Poehler. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 15, 2012.  Greg Behrendt, the author of the best-selling book, “He’s Just Not That Into You," which was adapted into the movie of the same name, is joined every month by different celebrity comedians to riff on the world of pop culture. MORE >>

Thu, Feb 16, 2012.  Each month Sarah Silverman brings a fantastic mix of comics and performers to the Largo stage. Past special guests have included Louie CK, Dana Gould, Garry Shandling, Aziz Ansari and more. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 17, 2012.  Parks & Recreation's own Ron Swanson shares his "collection of Anecdotes, Songs and Woodworking Tips with minor nudity." MORE >>

Fri, Feb 17, 2012-Sat, Feb 18, 2012.  These comedians and comedic actors share their "new hilarious awful stories." MORE >>

Tue, Feb 21, 2012.  Join Nick (The League, Parks & Recreation) and friends for a hilarious night of comedy and merriment. His eponymous Comedy Central series will premiere later this year. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 22, 2012.  Doug and his friends (Mystery Science Theater 3000-style) chill on the front row couches, mics in hand, and say whatever hilarious thing pops into their heads while the movie unfolds on the big screen. MORE >>

Thu, Feb 23, 2012.  This multi-talented performer gives us his insightful, affectionate and, above all, hysterical take on some of your favorite musical theatre moments. MORE >>

Mon, Feb 27, 2012.  Take the worst, most poorly animated cartoons from the 50s, 60s, and 70s and mix in the wry commentary you came to love from "Mystery Science Theater 3000." The 4th Monday of the month. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 29, 2012-Thu, Mar 1, 2012.  The former stand-up first hit it big on Saturday Night Live and is currently on CBS' Rules of Engagement. MORE >>

Fri, Mar 2, 2012.  The popular Mexican television show host and comedian has had many big-time celebrity guests like Britney Spears, Will Smith, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Drew Barrymore, Cameron Díaz, Lucy Liu, Chris Rock, John Leguizamo, N*SYNC, The Backstreet Boys, Shakira among others. Interestingly enough, when Paris Hilton was scheduled to appear on the show, she did not show up, leaving him to wait live in front of millions of viewers. MORE >>

Fri, Mar 2, 2012-Sun, Mar 4, 2012.  Did you know the stand-up and former Fear Factor host is also an accomplished martial artist? No wonder he sometimes works as a color commentator for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 3, 2012.  He claims that this is his "farewell" tour, but how many times have we seen other acts whose "farewell" tours either never ended or were just warm-up "farewell" tours? MORE >>

Fri, Mar 9, 2012-Sun, Mar 11, 2012.  When you consider that his father was a comedian, his mother founded The Comedy Store and Sam Kinison was his mentor, he was going to be a comedian whether he wanted to or not. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 10, 2012.  Direct from a limited engagement on Broadway, this is the only Los Angeles area engagement. With a career spanning more than seven decades, William Shatner will be taking attendees on a wild ride through his life and career and singing songs as only he can. MORE >>

Fri, Mar 16, 2012-Sat, Mar 17, 2012.  Did you know his eponymous TV show was nominated for almost 70 Emmys, winning ten? MORE >>

Wed, Mar 21, 2012.  One of the "original kings of comedy," his latest one-hour comedy special "Shocked and Appalled" recently aired on Comedy Central. MORE >>

Fri, Mar 23, 2012-Sun, Mar 25, 2012.  The former MadTV star stated that during the first few years that he did stand-up, his parents barely spoke to him. However, after his appearance on the The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, his father called him and apologized for not supporting his comedy career. MORE >>

Mon, Mar 26, 2012.  Take the worst, most poorly animated cartoons from the 50s, 60s, and 70s and mix in the wry commentary you came to love from "Mystery Science Theater 3000." The 4th Monday of the month. MORE >>

Wed, Mar 28, 2012.  After appearing in many programs including Chelsea Lately, Comedy Central Presents, Best Damn Sport Show, Hollywood Squares, Girlfriends, Girls Behaving Badly, and The Tonight Show, Variety named her one of its "10 Comics to Watch!" MORE >>

Fri, Mar 30, 2012.  The band is well known for its covers of originally female-performed pop songs, with added obscenities and swearing. Their live show has become a staple of Los Angeles nightlife, with Entertainment Weekly naming it "the hottest ticket in town, shit!" MORE >>

Mon, Apr 23, 2012.  Take the worst, most poorly animated cartoons from the 50s, 60s, and 70s and mix in the wry commentary you came to love from "Mystery Science Theater 3000." The 4th Monday of the month. MORE >>

Wed, May 2, 2012.  Yet another evening of wit and witticisms from one of the world’s most savage humorists. David Sedaris never disappoints, from his early days recounting tales of working as a Macy’s elf on NPR’s “This American Life” to his latest book, Squirrel Meets Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary, a darkly sarcastic series of morality tales set in the animal kingdom. No two Sedaris appearances are alike. Every year the prolific writer reads from unpublished (and hilarious) works-in-progress and shares a book selection from another author he admires during his perpetually sold-out appearances. He’ll also graciously sign autographs in the Royce Hall lobby until every insatiable fan has had their chance. MORE >>

Mon, May 28, 2012.  Take the worst, most poorly animated cartoons from the 50s, 60s, and 70s and mix in the wry commentary you came to love from "Mystery Science Theater 3000." The 4th Monday of the month. MORE >>

Mon, Jun 25, 2012.  Take the worst, most poorly animated cartoons from the 50s, 60s, and 70s and mix in the wry commentary you came to love from "Mystery Science Theater 3000." The 4th Monday of the month. MORE >>

Mon, Jul 23, 2012.  Take the worst, most poorly animated cartoons from the 50s, 60s, and 70s and mix in the wry commentary you came to love from "Mystery Science Theater 3000." The 4th Monday of the month. MORE >>

Sat, Apr 28, 2012-Sun, Apr 29, 2012.  Join tens of thousands of fans to celebrate the best in pop culture. Anaheim Comic Con brings it all - movies, comics, toys, video gaming, games, TV, horror, wrestling, MMA, original art, collectibles, anime, manga & more. Anaheim Comic Con is brought to you by the group who produces the most widely attended Comic Con tour. MORE >>

Sat, May 5, 2012.  The first Saturday in May each year, participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free* to anyone who comes into their stores. *Check with your local shop for their participation and rules. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 10, 2012-Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  With The Intruders, Bloodstone, The Impressions, Eddie Holman, Barbara Lewis, The Originals, The Temprees, The Fuzz, The Notations and The Delegation. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  Los Amigos Invisibles is a multiple-Grammy nominated and Latin Grammy winning Venezuelan band that plays a blend of disco, acid jazz and funk mixed with Latin rhythms. 21+. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  Internationally acclaimed as "the best mariachi in the world," the group comes to SoCal for a rare Orange County-area appearance. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012-Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  I guess this band is a big deal or something right now. Whatever. Not like anyone really listens to mainstream rock radio in Los Angeles anymore anyway. Regardless, these Irvine natives can do both big-sounding rock that’s perfect for those long weekday drives home up the 405, as well as the more intimate acoustic jams for weekend trips heading down PCH with the windows rolled down. And in the grand scheme of mainstream-embraced rock, it’s surprisingly low on the d-bag scale – most importantly. - Brien Overly MORE >>

Tue, Feb 14, 2012.  In the U.S., she has sold over 14 million albums and has won the Country Music Association's "Female Vocalist of the Year" award four times (tied with Reba McEntire for the most wins) and the Academy of Country Music's "Top Female Vocalist" award three times. The concert will support PGA Tour charities during the Northern Trust Open to benefit Los Angeles non-profit organizations. MORE >>

Thu, Feb 16, 2012.  Did you know he won the Grammy Award for "Best Male Rock Vocal Performance" four years in a row from 1999 to 2002, breaking the record for most wins in that category and most consecutive wins in any category for a male? MORE >>

Fri, Feb 17, 2012.  Did you know that he was actually discovered by a record producer at a high school talent show? MORE >>

Sat, Feb 18, 2012.  The Nickelodeon stars, on hiatus from their hit series, embark on their first-ever headlining multi-city concert tour. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 19, 2012.  With Toni Braxton, Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds and jazz saxophonist & radio host Dave Koz. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 24, 2012.  Featuring Megadeth, Motorhead, Volbeat and Lacuna Coil. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 29, 2012.  Whether fugitive, troubadour, misfit or crusader, he's explored each perspective with a critical acuity, a hard-won skill that's allowed him to score no less than 40 number one country hits. Immediately embraced by country fans, Haggard also earned the respect of his peers. He has won just about every music award imaginable, both as a performer and as a songwriter, and in 2010 he was honored at the Kennedy Center Honors in recognition for his lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 3, 2012.  With Sublime with Rome, Korn, Wiz Khalifa, Cypress Hill, The Dirty Heads, Cafe Tacuba and more - over 20 acts on multiple stages. MORE >>

Fri, Mar 9, 2012.  2011 was an amazing year for Flogging Molly. The band launched Borstal Beat Records (their own independent label) and released their highly acclaimed fifth album, Speed Of Darkness. The album debuted in the Top 10 (#9 overall) and received critical praise from such press outlets as The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone.com, Alternative Press, Associated Press, USA Today, Parade Magazine, Huffington Post and many more. MORE >>

Wed, Mar 21, 2012.  Admittedly, this is another one of those bands that, after hearing them as filler soundtrack on CW teen dramas, I struggled to remain committed to enjoying their music. Not to be that guy, but the day I saw eye to eye with “Gossip Girl” audiences about music was the day I vowed to quit this gig. But … screw it. A legit band with intelligently crafted songs, I just can’t find fault with it, regardless of where else I hear it. With music that’s dreamy, ethereal and atmospheric while still being infectiously catchy, I’m going to be the bigger person here and offer the New Zealanders respect for their work in bringing good music to tasteless children. - Brien Overly MORE >>

Sun, Apr 1, 2012.  The final leg of “Beethoven’s Last Night” Tour. MORE >>

Fri, Apr 13, 2012-Sun, Apr 15, 2012.  With The Black Keys, Radiohead, Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg, Florence + The Machine, David Guetta, Arctic Monkeys, M83, Kaskade, The Hives, Miike Snow, Bon Iver and many, many more. MORE >>

Fri, Apr 20, 2012-Sun, Apr 22, 2012.  With The Black Keys, Radiohead, Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg, Florence + The Machine, David Guetta, Arctic Monkeys, M83, Kaskade, The Hives, Miike Snow, Bon Iver and many, many more. MORE >>

Tue, Apr 24, 2012.  He's been called the French Elvis Presley. MORE >>

Thu, Apr 26, 2012-Fri, Apr 27, 2012.  Can you believe that they are celebrating their 40th anniversary together this year? Though Springsteen has put together other backing bands during his career, the E Street Band has been together more or less continuously for the past four decades. MORE >>

Thu, Apr 26, 2012.  Opeth and Mastodon are co-headlining, the first time these two titans of progressive and forward-thinking hard rock have hit the road together. With special guest Ghost. MORE >>

Fri, Apr 27, 2012-Sun, Apr 29, 2012.  The festival proudly welcomes Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton. Stagecoach 2012 also features Alabama, Martina McBride, Kenny Rogers, Luke Bryan, Sara Evans, Chris Isaak, The Band Perry, Justin Moore, Eli Young Band, The Mavericks reunion and more. MORE >>

Tue, May 1, 2012-Fri, May 4, 2012.  It’s Coldplay. Of course Chris Martin will make you cry. - Brian Overly MORE >>

Mon, May 7, 2012.  It wasn’t so long ago I was going to the Glass House to see Death Cab play shows, now they’re all grown up, getting married and playing shows at The Walt Disney Concert Hall. Needless to say, I’m having a proud parent moment right now.  - Brian Overly

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Sat, May 12, 2012.  Formed in San Francisco, Anton Newcombe's band's name is a mash-up of The Rolling Stones' founder and guitarist Brian Jones and the infamous mass cult suicide in Jonestown, Guyana. MORE >>

Tue, May 15, 2012.  They will be performing Human Clay, which sold over 11 million copies, in its entirety, along with their other hits. MORE >>

Thu, May 17, 2012.  Demand for Rammstein's pyrotechnic-laden performances has been so great in Europe, where they regularly play capacity level soccer stadiums, the band spent nearly a full decade without setting foot on North American shores until 2011. MORE >>

Fri, Jun 1, 2012.  Can you believe that their February release, A Different Kind of Truth, was their first original studio album with singer David Lee Roth since the band’s classic multi-platinum album 1984? MORE >>

Tue, Jun 12, 2012.  Can you believe that their February release, A Different Kind of Truth, was their first original studio album with singer David Lee Roth since the band’s classic multi-platinum album 1984? MORE >>

Fri, Jun 15, 2012.  Here And Now, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 in 2011 is also the biggest international release in Nickelback’s history. MORE >>

Thu, Jun 21, 2012.  Some of this year's acts include Bayside, Chelsea Grin, Every Time I Die, I Fight Dragons, Memphis May Fire, Polar Bear Club, Sleeping with Sirens, The Silver Comet, Tomorrow's Bad Seeds and Vampires Everywhere! MORE >>

Fri, Jun 22, 2012.  Some of this year's acts include Bayside, Chelsea Grin, Every Time I Die, I Fight Dragons, Memphis May Fire, Polar Bear Club, Sleeping with Sirens, The Silver Comet, Tomorrow's Bad Seeds and Vampires Everywhere! MORE >>

Sun, Jun 24, 2012.  Some of this year's acts include Bayside, Chelsea Grin, Every Time I Die, I Fight Dragons, Memphis May Fire, Polar Bear Club, Sleeping with Sirens, The Silver Comet, Tomorrow's Bad Seeds and Vampires Everywhere! MORE >>

Sat, Jun 30, 2012.  Slipknot, Slayer, Anthrax, The Devil Wears Prada, As I Lay Dying, Asking Alexandria, Whitechapel, High On Fire and more special guests TBA will be performing on two stages. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 17, 2012.  Every third Friday of the month, sample, compare and learn about the different cuts and aging techniques available while sipping on perfectly paired beer, wine or whiskey. Executive Chef Megan Logan will present insight and tips on the best way to enjoy the featured items in a fun casual environment. MORE >>

Fri, Mar 16, 2012.  Every third Friday of the month, sample, compare and learn about the different cuts and aging techniques available while sipping on perfectly paired beer, wine or whiskey. Executive Chef Megan Logan will present insight and tips on the best way to enjoy the featured items in a fun casual environment. MORE >>

Fri, Apr 20, 2012.  Every third Friday of the month, sample, compare and learn about the different cuts and aging techniques available while sipping on perfectly paired beer, wine or whiskey. Executive Chef Megan Logan will present insight and tips on the best way to enjoy the featured items in a fun casual environment. MORE >>

Fri, May 18, 2012.  Every third Friday of the month, sample, compare and learn about the different cuts and aging techniques available while sipping on perfectly paired beer, wine or whiskey. Executive Chef Megan Logan will present insight and tips on the best way to enjoy the featured items in a fun casual environment. MORE >>

Fri, Jun 15, 2012.  Every third Friday of the month, sample, compare and learn about the different cuts and aging techniques available while sipping on perfectly paired beer, wine or whiskey. Executive Chef Megan Logan will present insight and tips on the best way to enjoy the featured items in a fun casual environment. MORE >>

Fri, Jul 20, 2012.  Every third Friday of the month, sample, compare and learn about the different cuts and aging techniques available while sipping on perfectly paired beer, wine or whiskey. Executive Chef Megan Logan will present insight and tips on the best way to enjoy the featured items in a fun casual environment. MORE >>

Fri, Aug 17, 2012.  Every third Friday of the month, sample, compare and learn about the different cuts and aging techniques available while sipping on perfectly paired beer, wine or whiskey. Executive Chef Megan Logan will present insight and tips on the best way to enjoy the featured items in a fun casual environment. MORE >>

Fri, Sep 21, 2012.  Every third Friday of the month, sample, compare and learn about the different cuts and aging techniques available while sipping on perfectly paired beer, wine or whiskey. Executive Chef Megan Logan will present insight and tips on the best way to enjoy the featured items in a fun casual environment. MORE >>

Fri, Oct 19, 2012.  Every third Friday of the month, sample, compare and learn about the different cuts and aging techniques available while sipping on perfectly paired beer, wine or whiskey. Executive Chef Megan Logan will present insight and tips on the best way to enjoy the featured items in a fun casual environment. MORE >>

Fri, Nov 16, 2012.  Every third Friday of the month, sample, compare and learn about the different cuts and aging techniques available while sipping on perfectly paired beer, wine or whiskey. Executive Chef Megan Logan will present insight and tips on the best way to enjoy the featured items in a fun casual environment. MORE >>

Thursdays.  Thu, Jun 23, 2011-Mon, Dec 31, 2012.  The newest and hottest thing to hit Los Angeles. From hip hop and jazz to burlesque and tap, these sexy ladies can do it all. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 3, 2012.  Executive Producer Jamie Nichols presents a line-up of eight extraordinary dance companies. The evening of dance promises to be athletic, theatrical, hypnotic and inspiring.Celebrate Dance 2012 offers a fresh blend of new works in a seamless production with gorgeous lighting, premieres and Los Angeles debuts. Celebrating contemporary, modern, ballet and jazz dance this is the hottest dance ticket in town. Celebrate Dance 2012 features: Hysterica Dance Company; Artistic Director Kitty McNamee - Invertigo Dance Theatre; Artistic Director Laura Karlin - LaDiego Dance Theater; Artistic Director Daniel Marshall - Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company; Artistic Director Kate Hutter with choreography by Genevieve Carson - Malashock Dance; Artistic Director John Malashock with choreography by John Malashock and Michael Mizerany - Monat Dance; Artistic Director Sophie Monat - Regina Klenjoski Dance Company; Artistic Director Regina Klenjoski - RhetOracle Dance Company; Artistic Director Nate Hodges MORE >>

Sat, Mar 3, 2012-Sun, Mar 4, 2012.  Los Angeles Ballet presents the legendary classic, Swan Lake - the abiding tale of a Swan Queen, a prince, an evil spell and an eternal love, choreographed by Los Angeles Ballet Artistic Directors Colleen Neary and Thordal Christensen, to Tchaikovsky's rapturous score. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 10, 2012.  Los Angeles Ballet presents the legendary classic, Swan Lake - the abiding tale of a Swan Queen, a prince, an evil spell and an eternal love, choreographed by Los Angeles Ballet Artistic Directors Colleen Neary and Thordal Christensen, to Tchaikovsky's rapturous score. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 17, 2012.  Los Angeles Ballet presents the legendary classic, Swan Lake - the abiding tale of a Swan Queen, a prince, an evil spell and an eternal love, choreographed by Los Angeles Ballet Artistic Directors Colleen Neary and Thordal Christensen, to Tchaikovsky's rapturous score. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 24, 2012.  Los Angeles Ballet presents the legendary classic, Swan Lake - the abiding tale of a Swan Queen, a prince, an evil spell and an eternal love, choreographed by Los Angeles Ballet Artistic Directors Colleen Neary and Thordal Christensen, to Tchaikovsky's rapturous score. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 31, 2012.  Los Angeles Ballet presents the legendary classic, Swan Lake - the abiding tale of a Swan Queen, a prince, an evil spell and an eternal love, choreographed by Los Angeles Ballet Artistic Directors Colleen Neary and Thordal Christensen, to Tchaikovsky's rapturous score. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Today-Wed, Mar 7, 2012.  Hold Up Art's 2 year anniversary show features art pulled from their private collection that has been building over the past 2 years of curating art shows and events. Along with the collection of art on display, "Enter The Dragon" will feature the launch of Hold Up Art's new retail store front, featuring apparel designed by local artists as well as a smatter of collectible vinyls, magazines and more. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 31, 2012.  The Beerathon is for athletes of the liver. It’s for the brave, the strong, the weak, and the meek - basically everyone and anyone as long as you love beer. Your entry fee will gain you access to 26 beers at 26 different bars set along the course in Hollywood. MORE >>

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  A rare “Soup Can” painting, an early “Brillo Box,” and nine unlicensed copies of “Brillo Box” commissioned by international museum director Pontus Hultén-all gifts from the estate of Robert Shapazian-are on display in their new home. MORE >>

Daily.  Wed, Jun 8, 2011-Wed, Feb 29, 2012.  The exhibit celebrates the anniversary of LOVE, the permanent show at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Including signature show pieces, elaborately embellished costumes, original production instruments and more, the exhibit includes 13 unique looks from the show never before exhibited in a museum. Visitors also get to enjoy a three minute vignette featuring 3D footage from LOVE set to the music of “Revolution,” “Hey Jude,” “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” and “Help!” MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Thu, Sep 29, 2011-Thu, Apr 12, 2012.  This CAAM curated exhibition utilizes a range of imagery to explore Los Angeles' parallel universe of places and people that served to validate and further the progression of African American art between 1940-1980. Photographs from personal albums and institutional collections represent historical documentation of places and events, personal relationships and interactions. Others joined in, but ultimately, the community and the artist themselves proved to be the best source for "self-validation" in places such as Golden State Mutual Life Insurance, Studio Watts Workshop, Watts Tower Art Center, Watts Summer Festival, Brockman Gallery, Gallery 32, Pearl C. Woods Gallery, St. Elmo's Village, The Museum of African American Art, and many others. There was hundreds of working Black artists during this time period in Los Angeles. A sampling of the surnames in our exhibition include: Barthé, Beasley, the Davis brothers, Dickson, Jackson, LaRue Johnson, Hammons, Hassinger, Lane, Lewis, Mills, Outterbridge, Purifoy, Pinkney, Riddle, Saar, Sims, Waddy, Washington, Westmoreland, White, Woodard, Wyatt and others. Places of Validation, Art & Progression has been made possible by a major grant from the Getty Foundation. Presenting sponsors The Getty and Bank of America. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Sat, Oct 1, 2011-Sun, Mar 4, 2012.  Enter the great tombs and temples of the powerful and cunning men & women who ruled imperial China. This landmark exhibition is drawn from China’s most important archaeological excavations assembled in cooperation with seven leading Chinese institutions. MORE >>

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays.  This permanent, interactive exhibit includes the original 1919 letter signed by Adolf Hitler that calls for a ruthless government whose “final aim, must be the uncompromising removal of the Jews altogether.” MORE >>

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.  Sat, Oct 22, 2011-Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  Award-winning photographer Sam Comen’s first solo exhibition, 28 at 28, premieres with an installation of over 100 works. In 2009, when Comen was 28, he initiated the project by shooting twenty-eight 28-year-olds. The next year he shot twenty-nine 29-year-olds – 29 at 29 – and he is currently shooting the same 29 people, plus one, for this year’s installment – 30 at 30. In the years to come, Comen will continue to follow this growing group and investigate how perspective and sense-of-self evolve with age. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Nov 11, 2011-Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  The Venezuelan-born artist creates videos that weave found images, history, and personal anecdotes into narratives that convey her insights about contemporary culture. Esquivias acts as narrator in these vignettes, in which she presents clips from videos and magazines, photos, drawings, and other small objects. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Nov 25, 2011-Sun, Apr 22, 2012.  Trained as a painter, the Barcelona-based Portuguese artist a has expanded his practice to encompass multiple mediums including collage, drawing, performance, sculpture, and video. In his architecturally scaled installations, Bunga uses mass-produced materials like cardboard, packing tape, and house paint to build structures that recall temporary shelters or life-size maquettes. MORE >>

Daily.  Thu, Dec 8, 2011-Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  This one-of-a-kind, limited-time exhibit will offer visitors the unprecedented opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the world’s most significant classical artists. The exhibit will feature Bocelli’s Pinkerton costume from the Operatic performance of Madama Butterfly; Vinyl of "Cavalleria Rusticana" by Franco Corelli, M. Callas, G. De Stefano, considered to be one of Bocelli’s greatest influences; Bocelli’s silver flute and much more. MORE >>

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Thu, Dec 15, 2011-Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  Civic Virtue: The Impact of the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery and the Watts Towers Arts Center showcases the work of the artists, curators, and community activists whose contributions enhanced the culture of our city and helped to define Los Angeles as an international artistic center. Included in the exhibition, which spans close to a century of art history, are more than 130 works by artists who shaped Southern California’s destiny as an art capital. MORE >>

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays.  Sat, Jan 7, 2012-Sat, Feb 4, 2012.  Featuring Evol from 7th Letter and Teal from Fame City. Opening reception on January 7 from 7-10 PM. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays.  Sat, Jan 7, 2012-Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  The exhibition comprises a critical photographic inquiry into the career and legacy of Hollywood icon Jane Fonda, mid-century modern architecture in California and historical locations such as the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in Montana. MORE >>

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays.  Sat, Jan 7, 2012-Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  A prolific photographer and printer, Atkeson documented these early times with a heavy, large-format 4x5 camera and photographed a rich variety of winter mountain scenery and activity. Many of his alpine photos were taken before the chairlift was invented and required ski stamina and enduring prolonged exposure to harsh winter elements. This is the first Los Angeles presentation of Atkeson's rare vintage winterscape photographs. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays.  Wed, Jan 11, 2012-Sat, Apr 7, 2012.  This exhibit contextualizes the personalities, programs, and impact of the Los Angeles Center for Photographic Studies by reconstructing selections from the organization’s exhibitions from 1974 to 1985. By supplementing the over one hundred works of art with contemporary ephemera and video interviews, Sight Specific will explore how LACPS as an organization attempted to frame the discussion of contemporary issues surrounding photographic practice, and ultimately, how the organization set the stage for the future of image-making within and beyond Southern California. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Thu, Jan 12, 2012-Sun, May 27, 2012.  This exhibition examines the achievements of African American judicial leadership and how some court cases have shaped the experiences of African Americans in California. Through objects and photos, the exhibit also celebrates the 17 African American justices who served on the Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal in California, also highlighting significant 19th and 20th century cases that influenced and shaped our communities. Organized by CAAM, this exhibition combines two previous exhibitions: …And Justice For All, curated by the California Legislative Black Caucus and the Administrative Office of the Courts and African Americans in the California Courts, curated by the California Judicial Center Library at the California Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, First Appellate District in San Francisco. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Thu, Jan 12, 2012-Tue, Feb 28, 2012.  This exhibition pays tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with historical photographs taken during some of his many trips to California. Dr. King visited California regularly from 1956 through 1968, participating in the civic, political and social life of California. Photographs are from the collection of the Center for Photojournalism and Visual History at California State University, Northridge. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Sat, Jan 14, 2012-Sun, Feb 5, 2012.  An archival exhibition presenting paintings, graphic art, photographs, publications and other memorabilia telling the story of the Highland Park Chicano arts collectives Mechicano (located at Avenue 54 and Figueroa) and the Centro de Arte Publico (located near Avenue 57 on Figueroa) during the 1970's. Featuring the work of artists Carlos Almaraz, Barbara Carrasco, Leo Limon, Guillermo Bejerano, John Valadez, Dolores Guerrero and others associated with these collectives. MORE >>

Daily.  Sat, Jan 14, 2012-Sun, Mar 25, 2012.  Curator Amber Noland looks to the future with a contemporary perspective on art at “child’s eye view.” Determined to bring high art to eye level, Noland is focusing the exhibition around what kids might want to see such as—giant dogs (Your Dog by Yoshitomo Nara), fluffy cloud princesses (Beatrice by Will Cotton), or gilded turn tables (Bhangra Remix by Jim Lambie)—all while highlighting works from emerging artists, contemporary galleries and highly regarded private collections to provide the next generation of art enthusiasts and collectors with an intimate connection to experiencing art. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Sat, Jan 21, 2012-Sun, May 13, 2012.  Over the past 20 years, Antony has developed an esoteric and diverse body of work that includes not only his critically acclaimed music and elaborate performances but also his lesser-known work in collage, drawing, and sculpture. Antony’s work emerges from a set of rituals such as washing and burning paper or engaging in repetitive mark-making as well as cutting, tearing, and sewing found images. Antony’s growing visual vocabulary reflects his ideas about the power of human intuition, the sacredness of nature, transgenderism, and the revolutionary potential of the feminine. The exhibition will feature collages and drawings made from the late 1990s to 2011, some of which were recently published in Swanlights, a book accompanying the 2010 Antony and the Johnsons album. MORE >>

Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Thu, Jan 26, 2012-Sun, Mar 18, 2012.  Curated by Claudia Bohn-Spector, the exhibition highlights the work of eleven full-time faculty members of the Studio Arts Department at Loyola Marymount University. Titled Remnants of the Real, this exhibition features artworks that reflect the dynamic range of contemporary artistic practice today, from straightforward painting and graphic design to conceptual photography and multimedia installations, creating works that resonate deeply with the myriad representational demands of our digital age. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Jan 27, 2012-Sun, Apr 15, 2012.  The exhibition features twenty-eight photographs from Bitner’s ongoing LISTEN series, a body of work devoted to the exploration of significant sites in American music history in their present condition—from Electric Lady Studios and CBGB in New York to the Sound Factory and Whisky a Go-Go in Los Angeles. The first time on the west coast. MORE >>

Daily.  Sat, Jan 28, 2012-Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  By using a variety of mediums including sculpture, sound, photography and drawing, each artist offers visions of the fantastical and absurd, both real and imaginary in a show full of humor, tactility and ridiculous happenings. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Today-Sun, Apr 1, 2012.  For his first solo exhibition in Los Angeles, Ming Wong creates a series of videos and scenic backdrops that center around the making of Roman Polanski’s seminal 1974 film Chinatown. Shot on location in the Gallery at REDCAT, Wong’s reinterpretation, Making Chinatown, transforms the exhibition space into a studio backlot and examines the original film’s constructions of language, performance and identity. With the artist cast in the roles originally played by Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston and Belinda Palmer, key scenes are reenacted in front of printed backdrops that are digitally rendered from film stills and kept intact within the video installation. The wall flats adhere to the conventions of theatrical and filmic staging while taking on qualities of large-scale painting and sculpture. Opening reception: Saturday, February 4: 6-9pm. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Sun, Feb 5, 2012-Sun, Apr 29, 2012.  This is the first major museum survey of the artist’s work in the U.S. While regarded in her native Poland as one of the country’s foremost sculptors of the postwar era, Alina Szapocznikow (1926-1973) has only recently begun to receive significant international recognition. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  The ten year anniversary Valentine-themed art and music celebration features Create:Fixate's signature blend of vibrant artwork and music produced by over forty local artists, DJs and musicians. To add to the fun, there will be a live painting face-off, a Valentine's Day card-making station and a Singles Mingle. 21+. MORE >>

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Sat, Feb 11, 2012-Sun, Mar 11, 2012.  The first gallery exhibition since 1980 of John Norment’s abstract watercolors. Over 40 of these works will be on display at New Puppy, complemented by a selection of Norment’s original cartoon artwork. The cartoons of John Murray Norment (1911-1988) contributed to American popular culture over five decades. His often absurd, always succinct, and occasionally racy cartoons appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Esquire, The Saturday Evening Post, Saturday Review, Look, Collier’s, Ladies’ Home Journal, Punch, Philadelphia Inquirer, True, Argosy, and Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine among others. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays.  Sat, Feb 11, 2012-Wed, Mar 7, 2012.  Southern California artist Josh Agle's (better known as “Shag”) second solo exhibition with the gallery was named while painting in his studio during the Kentucky Derby. “I heard that a Thoroughbred named Animal Kingdom had won the Kentucky Derby. Since the painting I was working on had a horse in it, and all the paintings for the exhibit featured animals, it seemed to sum up the body of work I was making.”

Recognized worldwide, Agle’s iconic imagery celebrates commercial art from the 1950s and 1960s and is infused with playful narratives about consumerism and hedonism. “Ironic humor, impending trouble, or unexplained situations are common elements in most of my work,” Agle notes. For “Animal Kingdom,” his new collection of paintings returns to brighter and happier times. “Colors have become more radiant, and the men and women in the paintings seem happier and more satisfied in their hedonistic lifestyles.” MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  Swerve: Professional wrestling terminology that describes an unexpected action or event that takes the audience by surprise.

ShoeboxLA is pleased to present its first group show, Swerve, curated by gallery co-founder Sophia Allison. Artists Amparo Jelsma, Melissa Manfull, Julio Panisello, Carl Smith, and Jaime Ursic primarily work in the two-dimensional realm (painting, drawing, printmaking); for this exhibition, however, each artist was asked to create a work of sculpture. Beyond size restrictions, no other instructions or requirements were provided. While it is not unusual for artists to work in both painting and sculpture simultaneously, it can be a challenge to move fluidly between these mediums. The resulting work may or may not be a translation of the artists’ primary practice but it will be exciting to view the results. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Sat, Feb 18, 2012-Sun, May 20, 2012.  Construction and art materials, urban detritus, domestic items, and even the occasional animal make their way into New York-based artist Alex Hubbard’s dynamic videos. Avoiding a single point of focus, he constructs his videos in layers, creating all-over compositions in which movement is multi-directional and time seems non-linear. Also a painter, his videos and paintings are constructed through parallel strategies, both exploring the construction, composition, mass, color, and depth of images in unexpected ways. Hubbard’s elaborate Foley soundtracks add a delightful and provocative dimension to his adventurous visual narratives that challenge notions of duration and question the difference between looking and watching. Hammer Projects: Alex Hubbard will mark the debut of his newest video, Eat Your Friends (2011). Presented alongside The Border, The Ship (2010), the exhibition will highlight Hubbard’s increasingly complex videos that engulf viewers with bold colors, performative gestures, and evolving compositions. Organized by Hammer curatorial associate Corrina Peipon, Hammer Projects: Alex Hubbard is his first one-person museum exhibition. MORE >>

Daily.  Wed, Feb 22, 2012-Sun, Mar 25, 2012.  The exhibit explores thirty years of the pop music scene in Los Angeles, and its related culture, politics, and popular art. The GRAMMY Museum has partnered with University of Southern California professor Josh Kun, who is serving as co-curator.

The exhibit features iconic images, a cross-section of ephemera (album art, handbills, concert posters, etc.), music, and filmed interviews with key figures in the scene. Rather than an exhaustive overview, Trouble In Paradise focuses on the tensions between alluring myths of Southern California paradise and the realities of social struggle that characterized the years following WWII.

Genres of music highlighted in the exhibit include surf rock, jazz, R&B, Laurel Canyon folk rock, the Sunset Strip rock scene and the East L.A. Chicano sound, all of which helped shape the most diverse and influential music scenes in all of America during this socially tumultuous period of L.A. History. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 24, 2012.  NewFilmmakers Los Angeles invites you for the film screening series and after-party event with a filmmaker lounge throughout the evening.

6:00PM Shorts Program #1 Pre-Screening Reception
6:30PM Shorts Program #1 Screening:

* ????? - Negative (Dir. Yoav Hornung)
* Mayhem (Dir. Richard Blake & A.I. Moore)
* Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" (Dir. Christopher Saphire & Don Thiel III)
* Sunday (Dir. Jennie Allen)
* Seaglass (Dir. Keith Harrison)

7:30PM Shorts Program #2 Pre-Screening Reception
7:59PM Shorts Prpgram #1 After-Party
8:00PM Shorts Program #2

* Nanuq (Dir. Jill Jones)
* Synthetic World (Dir. Slavik I. Anishchenko)
* Reduction (Dir. Sam Barnett)
* Hath No Man (Dir. Linus Koh)
* Dot Got Shot (Dir. Honey Lauren & Carlos Ramos Jr.)
* Slingshot (Dir. Jimmy Bustos & Richard Hardy)

9:00PM Feature Program Pre-Screening Rreception
9:25PM Shorts Program #2 AFTER-PARTY
9:30PM Feature Program Screening:

* Dead Inside (Dir. Pearry Reginald Teo)

10:54PM Q&A with Feature Filmmakers 15 Min.
11:30PM FEATURE PROGRAM AFTER-PARTY

You will have the opportunity to meet the directors of each film, the actors and other crew + participate in a live audience Q&A. There are pre-receptions and after-parties for each program. Admissions to the programs are only $6 which includes the screening ticket and access to the filmmaker lounge. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.  Sat, Feb 25, 2012-Sat, Mar 17, 2012.  A group exhibition featuring the works of over 35 innovative artists handpicked by curators Nicole Bruckman and Stephanie Chefas. An archetype in history and art, the femme fatale is a timeless figure whose mysterious beauty has inspired artists for generations. Although this seductive character is constantly evolving to represent the social views of the times, she remains a symbol of female independence and a welcomed challenge to traditional gender roles. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Tue, Apr 3, 2012-Sun, Aug 26, 2012.  Herb Ritts was a Los Angeles-based photographer who established an international reputation for his distinctive photographs of fashion models, nudes, and celebrities. From the late 1970s until his untimely death in 2002, Ritts's ability to create photographs that successfully bridged the gap between art and commerce was not only a testament to the power of his imagination and technical skill but also marked the synergy between art, popular culture, and business that followed in the wake of the Pop Art movement of the 1960s and 1970s. This exhibition features a selection of Ritts's vintage prints, magazine covers, Polaroids, and commercial video projects. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays.  Sat, Apr 7, 2012-Sat, May 12, 2012.  The exhibition will feature a selection of color photographs from the series, as well as the artist’s new short film, La Petite Mort, with accompanying film stills. Inspired by the photography of Weegee and Enrique Metinides and films such as Metropolis and Un Chien Andalou, Compulsion confirms Prager’s vivid cinematic aesthetic. MORE >>

Thu, Feb 2, 2012-Sat, Feb 4, 2012.  One of the largest shows of its kind provides a venue for dealers, mints, collectors and numismatic & philatelic organizations to gather, do business, market new products and present educational exhibits. MORE >>

Thu, Feb 9, 2012-Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  The largest indoor boat show on the west coast will feature hundreds of boats, including 2010 model introductions, and a giant marine mega-mall of accessory products and boating related services ranging from water skis and wakeboards to hi-tech electronics and anchors. MORE >>

Fri, Mar 2, 2012-Sun, Mar 4, 2012.  Three days of dynamic speaking programs with world renowned doctors, practitioner and health experts; a buzzing, active Expo hall with over 200 booths filled with cutting edge products, knowledge and services; informative hot topic panels and award winning documentary films endorsed by critics, celebrities and natural health practitioners. It's all under one roof, at one time. MORE >>

Sun, Mar 4, 2012.  Guests include Tom Feldman of the Harry Potter series, Marvel artist Gabriel Hardman, graphic novel author Corinna Bechko and more. Features a large dealers' room full of a wide selection of collectibles for sale at all price ranges, such as old and new comic books, toys, action figures, non-sport and sport trading cards, anime merchandise, movie memorabilia, DVDs, and maybe that special item that you're looking for. Selection changes at every show, and because this show has reasonable table rates, dealers can give you better prices. MORE >>

Fri, Jun 15, 2012-Sun, Jun 17, 2012.  There will be exhibits, AMVs, an arcade, a summer festival, World Cosplay Summit, Behind the Voice Actors Studio, Rum Party Pirates, Cosplay Chess, dances, fashion shows, console gaming, an AniMaid Café, workshops, panels, concerts and more. MORE >>

Fri, Jun 22, 2012-Sun, Jun 24, 2012.  The West Coast’s largest design show is a three-day celebration of modern design that will feature over 200 brands on the exhibition floor, numerous design competitions, home tours across Los Angeles and over 80 presentations & panels by industry leaders and influencers. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 10, 2012.  A salon style runway event will feature wearable creations provided by top creative talent from the realms of architecture, fashion, graphic, industrial and the visual arts. Donated pieces will be auctioned, with proceeds benefiting the Museum. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 3, 2012-Sat, Feb 4, 2012.  The event kicks off Friday with a night-time DJ concert, featuring top-name DJs, and fashion show inside a large structured tent. The following day, the Big Bear Visitor Center parking lot transforms into a winter-themed festival with a kid?s snow play area, snowshoe demos, live entertainment, carnival-type games, food vendors, art displays, winter apparel and booths providing information about breast cancer awareness. The main attraction on Saturday is the XOS Rail Jam that features top female snowboarders that rival top male snowboarders on professionally-built rails and jibs for an exciting snowboarding competition. Once the sun goes down, the music starts up again in the tented arena for a second DJ concert and fashion show Saturday night. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  An L.A. Institution, Brazilian Carnaval is the closest you can get to the real celebration. An all-star band of highly acclaimed international musicians perform Carnaval hits along with samba dancers and capoeira, the traditional Afro Brazilian Martial Art dance show and a 100-drummer participatory drum circle. MORE >>

Saturdays, Sundays.  Sat, Apr 7, 2012-Sun, May 20, 2012.  Swashbuckling heroes, merry minstrels, dazzling daredevils, dancers, jugglers, and hundreds of colorful characters fill their twelve stages and bustling streets bringing you non-stop entertainment throughout the day. MORE >>

Fri, Apr 20, 2012-Sun, Apr 22, 2012.  The 3-day transformative experience over Earth Day Weekend in Santa Monica features 50 master teachers offering 100+ classes and workshops with live, in-class musical performances by artists from around the world, lectures and eco-conscious shopping. The Tadasana Village – at the edge of the beach facing the Pacific Ocean – features themed yoga tents, lecture domes, artwork, chill zones, an rrganic food court, 60+ booths of eco-goodness and more. MORE >>

Sat, May 19, 2012-Sun, May 20, 2012.  Interactive exhibits, gooey contests, live entertainment, 200+ arts & crafts booths and an unbelievable assortment of delicious strawberry foods and beverages. The Strawberry Promenade offers cooking demonstrations and presentations too. MORE >>

Thu, May 24, 2012-Mon, May 28, 2012.  Music, performances, inspiring art, yoga and meditation classes, sustainability workshops, clothing and craft vending, tasty organic foods, camping and much more to start your summer off right. MORE >>

Fri, May 25, 2012-Mon, May 28, 2012.  Carnival rides, pageants, Strawberry Idol karaoke contest, Red-Head Roundup Contest, Berry Beautiful Baby Pageant, and, of course, a strawberry-themed parade on Saturday. Located at the Village Green, between Euclid & Main Street. MORE >>

Sat, May 26, 2012-Mon, May 28, 2012.  The “largest arts & crafts fair in SoCal” features 2 stages of live entertainment, 270 vendor booths, a beer & wine garden and the food court which offers 18 different kinds of ethnic food choices. Located at Redondo Beach Ave. & Manhattan Beach Blvd. MORE >>

Fri, Sep 7, 2012-Sun, Sep 9, 2012.  The diversity of culture, food, music and entertainment represented in the festival ensures something for everyone. It also features a talent search for the "Next Superstar," the "Next Celebrity Chef," "The Next Stand-Up Comic," "The Next Event Planner" and a competition for the next "Dancing with the Salsa Stars" winner. MORE >>

Saturdays.  If you haven't gone to a midnight showing of the campiest camp classic ever, then it's time. MORE >>

Mondays.  Have you made a film and want feedback? Screen your movie at no charge AND enjoy ½ price well drinks. MORE >>

Sundays.  With a student ID, all shows after 6 PM are only $7 plus you get a discount on popcorn too at all Laemmle theaters. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 3, 2012-Thu, Feb 9, 2012.  Kill List director Ben Wheatley will travel all the way from the UK to the Cinefamily for select key screenings at the beginning of the run. After the Friday, Feb. 3, 7:30pm show, all ticketholders are invited to a free afterparty on the Cinefamily back patio! MORE >>

Fri, Feb 3, 2012-Sat, Feb 4, 2012.  Two of the most critically acclaimed movies to not get Oscar nominations from last year: Melancholia with Kirsten Dunst and Take Shelter with the ubiquitous Jessica Chastain. MORE >>

Today.  The Eurochannel Short Films Tour offers an authentic trip around Europe through exceptional programming. It is a look at European cinema through the eyes of 54 innovative directors, known for their talent, originality and independence. Eurochannel invites fans of cinema and European culture to discover the newest faces of the European film scene. Presented by TRK and the Alliance Française of Los Angeles this selection of 10-12 shorts includes a complimentary wine and cheese intermission. MORE >>

Tue, Feb 7, 2012-Mon, Feb 13, 2012.  "Movies for lovers who are also movie lovers." For the first time, Theatre Raymond Kabbaz presents a series of three French romantic movies, classics of their kind. By some of the best French directors, this series also features famous French actors and actresses: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Marion Cotillard, Gérard Depardieu, Alain Chabat, etc. All movies are in French with English subtitles.

February 7: I Do (Prête-moi ta main) Directed by Eric Lartigau

February 9: The Woman Next Door (La femme d'à-côté) Directed by François Truffaut

February 13: Love Me If You Dare (Jeux d'enfants) Directed by Yann Samuell MORE >>

Tue, Feb 7, 2012.  You and a guest are invited to attend a special pre-Valentine's Day screening of The Rebound starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Justin Bartha.

The screening will be followed by an open bar reception. Plus you will have the chance to win the Ultimate Valentine's Day Experience!

To RSVP, send an e-mail with the full name of you and your guest to TheReboundLA@alliedim.com. MORE >>

Wednesdays.  Wed, Feb 8, 2012-Wed, Mar 7, 2012.  Directors Jonathan Levine (50/50), Mike Mills (Beginners), Jeff Nichols (Take Shelter), Writers Will Reiser (50/50), Phil Johnston (Cedar Rapids), Sound Designer Will Files (Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Tree of Life, Take Shelter) and Composer David Wingo (Take Shelter) will be among this year’s series panelists, with more to be announced. Actor Harry Lennix (Man of Steel, Ray), writer/director Robin Swicord (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and HitFix Editor-in-Chief Gregory Ellwood will be moderators. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 8, 2012.  As the history of contemporary art in Los Angeles is brought to the forefront by institutions across the city through the Getty Foundation’s Pacific Standard Time initiative, CalArts President Steven D. Lavine hosts an evening dedicated to one of the great early forces in the emergence of Los Angeles as an international art center: the Chouinard Art Institute, founded by Nelbert Murphy Chouinard in 1921, and CalArts’ predecessor institution. Joining the discussion are Chouinard alumna Alice Estes Davis, a renowned costume designer noted for her exceptional work with Walt Disney, and Gianina Ferreyra, a filmmaker currently creating a documentary about Chouinard’s founder and her influential art school. In conversation with invited guests, Estes Davis and Ferreyra share perspectives on Chouinard, and its significant impact on the arts in Los Angeles. Illuminating selections from Gianina’s documentary-in-progress are screened as part of the evening. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 8, 2012.  A newlywed couple recovers from a car accident that puts the wife in a coma. Waking up with severe memory loss, her husband endeavors to win her heart again. Starring Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, Sam Neill, Scott Speedman and Jessica Lange. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 8, 2012.  The Oscar winners are the star and director-writer of “The Descendants” which is nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Directing and Actor in a Leading Role. They will be interviewed by the New York Times' David Carr in the SilverScreen Theater. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 8, 2012-Thu, Feb 9, 2012.  The writer/director will appear in person for showings of Narc with Jason Patric and Ray Liotta and Smokin' Aces with an all-star cast of Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Andy García, Alicia Keys, Ray Liotta, Jeremy Piven and Ryan Reynolds. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 10, 2012.  One of the consensus best movies of all time, Citizen Kane, along with The Magnificent Ambersons. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  Not only can you see Ang Lee's groundbreaking film on the big screen for Valentine's Day, you can actually see it at an actual drive-in, here in L.A. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  Frankly my dear, this is the truly highest grossing movie ever (when adjusted for inflation). MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  Celebrate what would have been James Dean's 81st birthday with “James Dean Died Here” author Chris Epting and “Griffith Park” author E.J. Stephens and a memorabilia exhibit. Plus you could win a romantic dinner for two just in time for Valentine's Day. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  Rolling skating goddess Olivia Newton-John makes "Magic" with Gene Kelly. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  Though the title is a little misleading, you can see how Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey refuse to put baby in a corner. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 12, 2012-Mon, Feb 13, 2012.  Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet shine in this melancholy anti-Valentine movie about a relationship unraveled. Would you erase a past lover from your memory if you were able? MORE >>

Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  This romantic comedy was destined to become a classic with a powerhouse cast of Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn and William Holden directed by the legendary Billy Wilder. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  The 1951 John Huston classic, set in Africa during World War I, garnered Humphrey Bogart an Oscar for his role as a hard-drinking riverboat captain in Africa, who provides passage for a Christian missionary spinster (Katharine Hepburn). Taking an instant, mutual dislike to one another, the two endure rough waters, the presence of German soldiers, and their own bickering to finally fall into one another's arms. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  George Cukor's classic romantic comedy stars the legendary trio of Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn and Jimmy Stewart. MORE >>

Mon, Feb 13, 2012.  Inspired by true events, Act of Valor is an unprecedented blend of real-life heroism and original filmmaking which stars active-duty Navy SEALS in a powerful story of global anti-terrorism. When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plot against the U.S., a team of SEALs is dispatched on a worldwide manhunt. As the valiant men of Bandito Platoon race to stop a coordinated attack that could kill and wound thousands of American civilians, they must balance their commitment to country, team and their families back home.When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plot against the U.S., a team of SEALs is dispatched. MORE >>

Tue, Feb 14, 2012-Wed, Feb 15, 2012.  Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy meet and fall in love over one talkative night in Vienna in Richard Linklater's ode to star-crossed lovers. MORE >>

Tue, Feb 14, 2012.  The 60s Audrey Hepburn classic is still a film and fashion inspiration today. MORE >>

Tue, Feb 14, 2012.  For something a little irreverant this Valentine's Day is Cinefamily's sequel to their popular Halloween clipfest, The 100 Most Outrageous Kills. MORE >>

Tue, Feb 14, 2012.  "Would you like me to seduce you?" Spend Valentine's Day with your own Mrs. (or Mr.) Robinson, Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft in, arguably, her most iconic role. MORE >>

Thu, Feb 16, 2012.  Former stuntman and bounty hunter of rogue demons Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage) has been living in self-imposed exile, believing that his powers are a curse. But when he is approached by a member of a monastic order who is looking for someone to protect a mother and her son, who are being pursued by the devil in the figure of a man named Roarke, the Ghost Rider takes the case. MORE >>

Thu, Feb 16, 2012.  The year’s second installment of this buzzed-about monthly event with a surprise—and celebrated—cast and title to be announced. Buying tickets in advance is strongly recommended. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 17, 2012.  Celebrate the 15th anniversary of the movie with a '90s costume contest, guests from the film, and a midnight Rocky Horror-style shadow cast performance, presented by Sins o' the Flesh. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 17, 2012-Sat, Feb 18, 2012.  Get rid of your post-Valentine's Day mushiness hangover with these classic spaghetti westerns: A Fistful of Dollars and For a Few Dollars More on Friday then The Good, The Bad & The Ugly on Saturday. MORE >>

Saturdays.  Sat, Feb 18, 2012-Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  See all nine films up for the Best Picture Oscar on the big screen before the big day over 2 days at 9 AMC Theatre locations in L.A. You will receive a $5 AMC gift card on each event day upon check-in plus an exclusive AMC Best Picture Showcase poster featuring the artwork of all nine Best Picture nominees. Feb. 18: War Horse, Moneyball, The Tree of Life and The Descendants; Feb. 25: Hugo 3D, The Help, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, The Artist and Midnight in Paris. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 18, 2012.  It's Charlton Heston versus those damn dirty apes in Planet Of The Apes (1968), Beneath The Planet Of The Apes (1970), Escape From The Planet Of The Apes (1971), Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes (1972) and Battle For The Planet Of The Apes (1973). MORE >>

Sun, Feb 19, 2012.  If you love to hate Madeleine Stowe in "Revenge," then you can't miss Terry Gilliam's sci-fi classic that costars Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt in the role that earned him his first Oscar nomination. Paired with La Jetee, the French short film that was the inspiration. MORE >>

Tue, Feb 21, 2012.  Two-time Oscar winner Brad Bird hosts screenings of all the Oscar-nominated films in the Animated and Live Action Short Film categories, plus an onstage discussion with the filmmakers (schedules permitting). MORE >>

Wed, Feb 22, 2012.  Oscar winner and controversy magnet Michael Moore hosts this spotlight of the work of the nominated filmmakers in the Documentary Short Subject and Documentary Feature categories. The program will include film clips from all of the nominated documentaries in both categories and a panel discussion with each group of nominees (schedules permitting). MORE >>

Wed, Feb 22, 2012-Thu, Feb 23, 2012.  Anderson has a way of attracting big name stars to his ensemble casts. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and The Darjeeling Limited star such heavyweights as Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchett, Anjelica Huston, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman and Natalie Portman. MORE >>

Thu, Feb 23, 2012.  Patton Oswalt hosts this celebration of the work of the 2011 Oscar nominees in the Animated Feature Film category. The nominees (schedules permitting) will discuss their films’ development and their creative processes as well as present clips illustrating their techniques. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 24, 2012.  The award-winning documentary brings to life the 1960-1965 Mississippi Voter Registration Project with the story of local sharecroppers—led by women like Fannie Lou Hamer—and young civil rights organizers, black and white, who worked together to challenge the apartheid system in Mississippi. A strategy session on how to save and extend the vote as a fundamental human right, in the wake of the passage of so called “voter I.D.” laws, will follow film showing. A winter buffet with vegetarian option will be served at 6:30 p.m. for an $8.00 donation. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 24, 2012-Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  In the tradition of Rocky Horror and Showgirls, this black comedy is becoming an L.A. cult fave. Every last Friday & Saturday of the month. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  An all-nighter of all 9 films up for the Best Picture Oscar. You will receive a $10 AMC gift card on each event day upon check-in plus an exclusive AMC Best Picture Showcase poster featuring the artwork of all nine Best Picture nominees. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  The directors of the motion pictures nominated in the Foreign Language Film category (schedules permitting) discuss their work and address such wide-ranging topics as art, politics and the challenges of their profession along with brief clips from each of the films. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  This year’s nominees (schedules permitting) will discuss their creative processes and present film clips, photographs and models of their work. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  You simply must see Robert De Niro asking "Are you talkin' to me?" on the big screen in Martin Scorsese's classic. MORE >>

Tue, Feb 28, 2012.  Shown in select theaters from The Regent Theatre in Melbourne, Australia, this mesmerizing follow-up to the multi-award winning The Phantom of the Opera features a 21-piece orchestra and an impressive cast of 36 including Ben Lewis as Phantom and Anna O’Byrne as Christine Daaé. This exclusive event will include an in-depth interview with Andrew Lloyd Webber as well as behind-the-scenes footage following Lloyd Webber on set as he provides creative direction to the cast and crew of Love Never Dies. MORE >>

Wed, Mar 7, 2012.  Shown in select theaters from The Regent Theatre in Melbourne, Australia, this mesmerizing follow-up to the multi-award winning The Phantom of the Opera features a 21-piece orchestra and an impressive cast of 36 including Ben Lewis as Phantom and Anna O’Byrne as Christine Daaé. This exclusive event will include an in-depth interview with Andrew Lloyd Webber as well as behind-the-scenes footage following Lloyd Webber on set as he provides creative direction to the cast and crew of Love Never Dies. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 10, 2012.  A Golden Ticket adventure through Willy Wonka's chocolate factory with the Oompa Loompas, Charlie, Grandpa Joe, Veruca Salt, Mike TV, Augustus Gloop and Violet Beauregard. Don't forget your Everlasting Gobstopper! MORE >>

Wed, Mar 14, 2012.  As a young Groucho Marx fan(atic), Steve Stoliar landed the plum job of working in the home of the legendary comedian as Groucho’s personal secretary and archivist. In addition to getting to know his hero, Steve was able to spend quality time with Zeppo, Gummo, Mae West, George Burns, Bob Hope, Jack Lemmon, S.J. Perlman, Steve Allen and scores of other luminaries of stage, screen, television and literature. The downside of this dream-come-true was getting close to his idol as the curtain was coming down and dealing with Erin Fleming - the mercurial woman in charge of Groucho’s personal and professional life.

Steve will share his reminiscences of the three years he spent with Groucho, including rare and remarkable clips from Steve’s never-before-seen 1974 “home movie” of Groucho, in which the venerable entertainer sings and gives a brief interview. Steve’s presentation will be followed by a Q&A and book signing of "Raised Eyebrows: My Years Inside Groucho’s House." MORE >>

Fri, Mar 30, 2012-Sat, Mar 31, 2012.  In the tradition of Rocky Horror and Showgirls, this black comedy is becoming an L.A. cult fave. Every last Friday & Saturday of the month. MORE >>

Fri, Mar 30, 2012-Sun, Apr 1, 2012.  A film festival devoted to one of the most prolific producers in history. Filmsto be screened include Bitter Rice (Riso Amaro, 1949), The Great War (1959), Barbarella (1968), Serpico (1973), Death Wish (1974), Three Days of the Condor (1975), King Kong (1976), Conan the Barbarian (1982), Manhunter (1986), Blue Velvet (1986), Army of Darkness (1992) and Hannibal (2001). MORE >>

Tue, Apr 10, 2012-Sun, Apr 15, 2012.  The annual festival will showcase over 40 films from or about India, host highly anticipated gala events and feature the wildly popular “Bollywood by Night” film section along with live music and dance performances. MORE >>

Sat, Apr 21, 2012.  It celebrates the rich Amazigh culture of North Africa and the Sahara with film, music, and food. "Amazigh" is the original word for the Berber people and means "the free people". Imazighen are found in Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, the Sahara Desert, Niger and Mali. This year's festival will focus on Morocco. MORE >>

Fri, Apr 27, 2012-Sat, Apr 28, 2012.  In the tradition of Rocky Horror and Showgirls, this black comedy is becoming an L.A. cult fave. Every last Friday & Saturday of the month. MORE >>

Fri, May 25, 2012-Sat, May 26, 2012.  In the tradition of Rocky Horror and Showgirls, this black comedy is becoming an L.A. cult fave. Every last Friday & Saturday of the month. MORE >>

Fri, Jun 29, 2012-Sat, Jun 30, 2012.  In the tradition of Rocky Horror and Showgirls, this black comedy is becoming an L.A. cult fave. Every last Friday & Saturday of the month. MORE >>

Fri, Jul 27, 2012-Sat, Jul 28, 2012.  In the tradition of Rocky Horror and Showgirls, this black comedy is becoming an L.A. cult fave. Every last Friday & Saturday of the month. MORE >>

Sat, Sep 22, 2012.  The Bowl is alive...with the sound of music. After the continued success of the Grease sing-along, now you can sing along with Julie Andrews and the gang. MORE >>

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.  Rich in history, "The Lobster" stands as a tribute to the family that built its reputation. Established as a Lobster Shack in 1923, the remaining original structure within the foundation and walls of the main entrance and footprint still stand at the corner of Ocean Avenue and the Pier. "Established in 1923", recessed in the corner stone, greets guests in the spirit and heritage that only belongs to "The Lobster." The menu is classic American seafood featuring whole live Maine lobsters. Guests can sit at any seat in the restaurant or bar area and enjoy 180 degree views of the spectacular Pacific Ocean, accented by it's breathtaking sunsets, even celebrate the sea spun sunset phenomena called the 'Green Flash.' The terrace provides fresh coastal air for those who love to dine outdoors. MORE >>

Daily.  All plates (with an exception of a few) are $2.00 during happy hour at Fat Fish. MORE >>

Tuesdays.  Purchase any pitcher of margarita or sangria and receive six complimentary tacos of your choice between steak, chicken or fish. MORE >>

Fridays.  Every Friday with Gourmet Food Trucks & local Holiday Boutiques. Come out and dine with your neighbors and make new friends too. In the parking lot at:
11452 Burbank Blvd. (just west of Lankershim Blvd.) in North Hollywood MORE >>

Saturdays.  All your favorite food trucks in one place. MORE >>

Today.  The baking gloves are coming off as the best cupcake bakeries are squaring off and allowing you to pick the winner. The public and a panel of celebrity judges will each vote on their favorite mini-cupcakes, culminating in the crowning of LA's best traditional and non-traditional cupcakes. MORE >>

Today-Sun, Feb 5, 2012.  To promote their new-and-improved onion rings, participating Burger Kings will be giving them away for free. One value size portion per person per visit. Not valid during breakfast hours. MORE >>

Sat, Apr 28, 2012.  This year's event info is TBA but it's the largest, craziest and most exciting Grilled Cheese cooking contest in the country and is the best thing to happen to sliced cheese since sliced bread! The GCI promotes an almost scary pursuit of perfection in a Grilled Cheese Sammich and allows for amateur and professional chefs to compete side-by-side in the hopes of becoming a true Grilled Cheese Champion. MORE >>

Daily.  Mon, Jan 23, 2012-Sun, Feb 26, 2012.  PlayStation is giving fans in L.A. the opportunity to check out the new portable gaming system, PlayStation Vita before its release on Feb. 22 where you can check out some of the handheld’s mostly highly anticipated games including – MLB 12: The Show, ModNation: Road Trip, Unit 13, and Uncharted: Golden Abyss. MORE >>

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.  Wed, Jan 25, 2012-Wed, Feb 29, 2012.  The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. If our mind is peaceful, we will be free from worries and mental discomfort and experience true happiness and relaxation. These classes provide an opportunity to learn how to meditate and how to use our experience of meditation to positively affect all aspects of our daily life. MORE >>

Wednesdays.  Wed, Feb 1, 2012-Wed, Feb 22, 2012.  This is a four-week course taught by Gen Kelsang Rigpa, American Buddhist monk and Resident Teacher. No need to pre-register, drop in anytime. Feb. 1: A Kind Heart; Feb. 8: The Joy of Compassion; Feb. 15: Love Heals, Attachment Hurts; Feb. 22: Advice from the Heart MORE >>

Thursdays.  Every first Thursday of the month, gain insight into your own mind and learn how to overcome compulsive ways of thinking and acting, gradually realizing and fulfilling the real meaning and purpose of this human life. Each class consists of guided meditations, practical advice, and an opportunity for discussion.

February 2 - The Trap of the Ego: Identifying the Source of Pain
March 1 - The Power of Imagination: Purifying the Causes of Attachment
April 5 - Expanding Compassion: Visualizing Healing for Others
May 3 - The Best Way to Be Happy is to Give Happiness to Others MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  Buddha clearly described the highest level of spiritual development possible in his teachings on Tantra, as well as the methods for achieving this transformative state. In this full day course, they will explore the theoretical underpinnings of the Tantric path and gain personal experience of meditations that employ creativity and imagination to shift our experience of our self, others and the world. MORE >>

Sundays.  Sun, Feb 12, 2012-Sun, Mar 25, 2012.  With Gen Kelsang Rigpa, American Buddhist monk and Resident Teacher. Class consists of two guided meditations, a teaching and discussion. No need to pre-register, just drop in. Donations accepted.

Feb. 12 - Fully Accepting Another
Feb. 19 - Relationships: The Mirror of Self
Feb. 26 - The Bigger Picture
March 4 - NO CLASS; California Dharma Celebration in San Diego
March 11 - Profound Empathy
March 18 - Universal Love
March 25 - Emptiness: The Space of Infinite Possibility

Stay after class for a homemade vegetarian brunch for $3-5. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  Anyone with a dental emergency or in need of a cleaning and cannot afford it, will be provided with Emergency Dental Treatment at NO COST on a first-come first-served basis. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  Our mind has tremendous power both to heal and to harm. When the destructive power of the mind is unleashed against oneself we can damage our sense of self-worth and experience feelings of inadequacy and self-loathing. Many people are hard on themselves in a way that is counter-productive and painful. However, through skillful analysis and meditation, we can gradually learn to identify these unhelpful thought patterns, feel empowered to accept our shortcomings, and transform our self into the confident, happy person we wish to be. This course will be based on time-honored Buddhist principles, especially emphasizing patient acceptance, loving kindness, identifying with our potential, and the wisdom realizing emptiness. Taught by Gen Kelsang Rigpa, American Buddhist monk and Resident Teacher at KMC CA. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 10, 2012.  Anyone with a dental emergency or in need of a cleaning and cannot afford it, will be provided with Emergency Dental Treatment at NO COST on a first-come first-served basis. MORE >>

Mon, Apr 16, 2012-Sun, Apr 22, 2012.  Select spas in the area will be offering select spa treatments for just $50. Indulge in anything from massages and facials to manicures and pedicures that normally range from $100 all the way up to $450. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 5, 2012.  A hate crime victim and a former hate crime perpetrator will hold a special dialogue. Twenty years ago, Matthew was a young teenager who was disowned by his family for being gay - he now works as a manager at the MOT. Tim was a former neo-Nazi who speaks of his experiences at the MOT. Through meeting and conversation, they realized that years ago Matthew had been victimized by Tim’s gang. Theirs is the remarkable story of reconciliation between the perpetrator and the victim of a hate crime. From Hate to Hope is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month. MORE >>

Thu, Feb 16, 2012.  American Buddhist monk, Gen Kelsang Rigpa, will introduce a practical guide to Buddhist meditation. Gen Rigpa's teachings are heartfelt and presented with warmth and humor, making them accessible to everyone. The talk will include two guided meditations, a teaching and discussion. No pre-registration required. Sponsored by Kadampa Meditation Center California.

This public talk is the first in a series of classes to be held at Neighborhood Church on Thursday evenings in February and March. Similar classes will be offered on different days and times in Alhambra, Crenshaw, Glendale, La Canada, Long Beach, Sierra Madre, Silver Lake, Studio City and West Hollywood. MORE >>

Sun, Mar 4, 2012.  A hate crime victim and a former hate crime perpetrator will hold a special dialogue. Every first Sunday of the month (normally). MORE >>

Sun, Mar 4, 2012.  If shows like CSI and Bones or the late night true crime shows have you fascinated with forensic techonology, this is your chance to see how arson is investigated through evidence analysis and profiling at the L.A. Regional Crime Lab. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 24, 2012.  Micah Cover, with his wit, charm and humor, will take you on a hauntingly mysterious journey into the unknown with Magic Castle resident medium Leo Kostka. Imagine being a part of a night of seance theater, magic, mentalism and more - and proceeds go to the Red Cross! Haunted House Calls is a highly interactive magic show, ghost tale and love story all in one. Audience members discover that their fates are linked to the fates of a husband and wife who vanished in 1945 - never to be seen again. It's a show that will haunt you long after it's over. MORE >>

Daily.  The Dinosaur Hall will rival the world’s leading dinosaur halls — for the sheer volume of individual fossils displayed; the size and extraordinariness of the major mounts, including the world’s only T. rex growth series; and the transparent treatment of the science that surrounds these creatures — not as static, definitive knowledge but as a vibrant, ongoing investigation of mysteries solved and still unsolved. The exhibition features over 300 fossils, 20 full body specimens, manual and digital interactives, and large-format video. In addition to the T. rex series (an adult, juvenile, and baby), the exhibition’s standouts include an imposing Triceratops, a 68-foot long-necked Mamenchisaurus, and giant reptiles that lived in the oceans covering what is today California. Two-thirds of the full-body specimens have never been displayed before; the specimens that have been displayed have all been re-articulated in new and more dynamic poses. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 5, 2012.  Target Sundays at CAAM presents the Black History Month program Education, Living Our Legacy of Achievement. The program will highlight the importance of education in black history and for future generations. Co-hosted by actor/author Hill Harper and actor Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter it will be an entertaining, artistic and educational experience. Event activities include an art workshop, exhibitions in CAAM’s galleries and performances that pay tribute to educators and their historical legacy and much more. MORE >>

Tue, Feb 7, 2012.  Admission is free on the first Tuesday of each month. The Page Museum is one of the world’s most famous fossil localities, recognized for having the largest and most diverse assemblage of extinct Ice Age plants and animals in the world. MORE >>

Tue, Mar 6, 2012.  Admission is free on the first Tuesday of each month. The Page Museum is one of the world’s most famous fossil localities, recognized for having the largest and most diverse assemblage of extinct Ice Age plants and animals in the world. MORE >>

Tue, Apr 3, 2012.  Admission is free on the first Tuesday of each month. The Page Museum is one of the world’s most famous fossil localities, recognized for having the largest and most diverse assemblage of extinct Ice Age plants and animals in the world. MORE >>

Fridays.  Happy Hour Live! will feature live music at the front of the bar by LA’s most talented musicians brought to you by Koffeehouse Music Productions. Along with free Wi-Fi and no cover charge, Happy Hour Live! will also include CENTRAL’s regular happy hour drink specials: $3 domestic drafts and bottles, $3 PBR tall boys, $4 micro draft & imports $5 wines and $5 well drinks. Finally, guests will also receive a 2-for-1 round of draft beer when they check into CENTRAL on Foursquare… That’s $1.50 a beer. Simply show the bartender your phone to verify your check-in. MORE >>

Tuesdays.  The night features music by the best known and up-and-coming artists and most importantly, it will be free every week. “Dope Sauce aims to provide a hip environment for Westsiders and beyond to come see excellent, live indie music every week,” says CENTRAL talent buyer Brandon Lavoie. May residents, The Lonely Wild look to the American West, drawing influence from the ever-poignant Woody Guthrie, contemporaries Wilco, and the legendary Ennio Morricone whose sonic vision defined a genre for generations. Their music, at once spirited and woeful, accomplishes the contradictory feat of reminding a listener of something they've never heard. MORE >>

Daily.  Tue, Oct 11, 2011-Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  This is the first major museum exhibition to explore the extraordinary life and career of 12-time GRAMMY Award® winner known as the "Quiet Beatle." MORE >>

Sundays.  Sun, Oct 16, 2011-Sun, May 20, 2012.  The concert is an hour and then there is a very casual conversation with champagne and food. Composers for this season range from Brahms, Mozart, Schubert and Schumann to Tchaikovsky, Grieg ,Bax, Myaskovsky and Arensky. This is a really excellent way to get introduced to classical music. It's held one Sunday per month, so check the website for dates. MORE >>

Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Thu, Jan 5, 2012-Tue, Feb 14, 2012.  For the Record: Baz Luhrmann celebrates the music from The Red Curtain Trilogy- Luhrmann's homage to the major theatrical conventions of dance, poetry and song – Strictly Ballroom, Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge. Playlist includes hit songs such as Lovefool, Kissing You, When Doves Cry, Love Is In The Air, Time After Time, Come What May, Your Song, Roxanne, Children Of The Revolution, Rhythm Of The Night and many more. MORE >>

Wednesdays.  Wed, Feb 1, 2012-Wed, Feb 29, 2012.  The Belgian singer-songwriter is one of Europe's most extraordinary contemporary DIY artists. This dynamic young man has played over 400 shows in twenty different countries over the last four years, all while running his own record label. MORE >>

Today.  Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra is a 10-piece Explosion of Righteousness, blending New Orleans party music, Secular Gospel (that's right, gospel w/out the religion), Soul, R&B and Roots Rock into a feel-good gumbo of love. The band began performing in late 2007 and has gathered quite a following due to a live show that prompted Ryan Snyder from YES! Weekly to say that BroJo's “Funky, free-wheeling unit looks and sound as if they just stepped off a Big Easy 2nd line from heaven." Love Revivals have thrilled audiences from New Orleans to New England to Los Angeles; including acclaimed performances at Discover Jazz Festival, Clearwater Festival, Crawfish Fest, multi-show runs in New Orleans during JazzFest, and every major venue in NYC, both as headliners and alongside legendary performers such as Trombone Shorty, The Radiators, Rebirth Brass Band and Kermit Ruffins. MORE >>

Today.  Three great singer/songwriters perform songs of love, loss and the perfect sandwich. Back by popular demand, Poe and Raasch wowed audiences at last year's Fireside program. They are joined by Hines, a fabulous, idiosyncratic songwriter with a fantastic new collection of songs hot off the press. MORE >>

Today.  Once known as Courtney Love's "anarchist violinist", she's guested on albums by Otep, Billy Corgan, and Dethklok, performed on Leno and Letterman, had songs on soundtracks to Saw III and IV, and even appeared on Adult Swim's Metalocalypse. MORE >>

Today.  Long Beach Opera will premiere this new production that's set during Argentina's Dirty War, a time when over 30,000 people were arrested, killed, or simply "disappeared." Astor Piazzolla's pulsing Latin beat blends with Horacio Ferrar's poetic libretto to create a love story of "stunning originality" and power. Starring Peabody Southwell. Gregorio Gonzalez, and Gregorio Luke. Sung in Spanish with English supertitles. Contains scenes of violence, simulated rape, and partial nudity. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 5, 2012.  Sure you know him as the politically incorrect creator of Family Guy, but he's also quite the accomplished jazz musician. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 5, 2012.  All you need to know is that this show features Dustin Kensrue. And an acoustic guitar. In his hands. Anyone who has previously experienced this knows what a powerful experience it can be. Anyone who hasn’t, well, a solo Kensrue show is the closest I imagine I’ll ever be to participating in those giant arena prayer concerts you see on late night telethon commercials where everyone is so amped on life. The covers he’s done of Radiohead and Counting Crows songs have been known to cure the afflicted, I’m pretty sure. We in SoCal are spoiled by the fact that Kensrue is only doing our dates of the tour, but let it not overshadow the fact that he’s sharing the stage with some of the best fellow front men his genre has to offer. The Early November’s Ace Enders, Saves the Day’s Chris Conley, the Get Up Kids’ Matt Pryor and Into It. Over It.’s Evan Weiss round out the bill, and round the awesomeness of this show up to 11. All five of these guys are great when backed by full bands, but can be awe-inspiring with just a mic and guitar in hand. - Brien Overly MORE >>

Mon, Feb 6, 2012.  Aside from their whirlwind sound, the two most fascinating elements of Moksha’s live performances are the unique set lists-never playing the same set list twice-and a powerful audio visual element incorporating the talents of numerous local Las Vegas artists. MORE >>

Tue, Feb 7, 2012.  You haven’t seen a crazy show until you’ve seen D.R.U.G.S. frontman Craig Owens play a show. Even if post-hardcore isn’t so much your thing, Owens takes gritty, sweaty, in-your-face prog rock and turns it into full on performance art. - Brien Overly MORE >>

Tue, Feb 7, 2012.  Find out why Music Connection Magazine wrote, “Infusing metal harmonies with melodic breakdowns has never sounded sweeter.” MORE >>

Tue, Feb 7, 2012.  They're movin' on up to the Sunset Strip, because they're that awesome. Not only do you get to experience them on The Strip for the first time, but they will also have FREE live EPs for you. Now you can listen to them in the comfort of your own home! MORE >>

Tue, Feb 7, 2012.  Featuring Ace Enders (The Early November), Anthony Raneri (Bayside), Chris Conley (Saves The Day), Dustin Kensrue (Thrice), Evan Weiss (Into It. Over It.) and Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids). MORE >>

Wed, Feb 8, 2012.  You haven’t seen a crazy show until you’ve seen D.R.U.G.S. frontman Craig Owens play a show. Even if post-hardcore isn’t so much your thing, Owens takes gritty, sweaty, in-your-face prog rock and turns it into full on performance art. - Brien Overly MORE >>

Wed, Feb 8, 2012.  Find out why Rolling Stone called her latest album, Beasts of Seasons, “A new soundtrack for your next long hike through the enchanted forest." MORE >>

Wed, Feb 8, 2012.  The Oscar-nominated actress, and original "Hot Lips" Houlihan from Robert Altman's M*A*S*H, will preview two new songs (from her cabaret show, which is currently being developed as a national tour) alongside her classic covers and audience favorites. MORE >>

Thu, Feb 9, 2012.  His album debut bridges the gap between the folk-rock of Seattle (where he began his career as a full-time musician) and the acoustic music prevalent in Austin. MORE >>

Thu, Feb 9, 2012.  In the past year, they have brought you an astounding array of eclectic talent including Aloe Blacc, Avery*Sunshine, Taylor McFerrin, Yahzarah, Nola Darling, Jaguar Wright, Lady Alma, Gina Rene, J Boogie’s Dubtronic Science, Choklate, Maya Jupiter, Brook D’Leau, Nikko Gray, DefSound, N’Dea Davenport, Sonnymoon, Nikki Grier, Jazzy, Sy Smith, Zo! and countless others. Join them as they celebrate one full year as the centerpiece of LA’s soul renaissance with performances by Shafiq Husayn & Dove Society, Jimetta Rose, J. Mitchell, Breezy Lovejoy, I, Ced and more. MORE >>

Thu, Feb 9, 2012.  It's been said that their last album has a "...harder edge than any folk album you're likely to hear this year... they've adopted the intensity of rock and punk and channeled it into their songs and tunes. But they still love their roots and can't go through a set without throwing in an old-time ballad or a bluegrass song." MORE >>

Fri, Feb 10, 2012.  Attack Attack! is a metalcore band from Westerville, Ohio, formed in 2005. Attack Attack!'s first release, an independent EP titled If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords?, was released in 2008, which lead to the signing of the band to Rise Records the same year. They then released their two full-length albums, Someday Came Suddenly and a self-titled album both through Rise. Although some of the group's songs contain Christian-based lyrics, not all members of Attack Attack! are Christian, and do not consider themselves a Christian band. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 10, 2012-Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  Vintage electronics share a stage with the newest sonic technology when acclaimed Dutch composer Thomas Ankersmit highlights a two-night festival celebrating the CalArts Center for Experiments in Art, Information and Technology (CEAIT). Friday is “Noise Night” featuring L.A.’s own Damion Romero and the pairing of noise pioneers Zbigniew Karkowski and Xopher Davidson. “Ambient Night” on Saturday features the debut of a new work by Ankersmit created expressly for the historic Serge analogue modular synthesizer, originally developed by Serge Tcherepnin at CalArts in the 1970s. Ankersmit, known for abstract, intensely focused electroacoustic work using hyper-kinetic synth and computer improvisation, kicks off a program that also features work by zerfall_gebiete, the duo of electronic ambient soundscape veterans Thomas Köner and Ulrich Krieger. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 10, 2012.  Chuck Prophet shapes his restless career with inimitable subtle flair: a vivid parade of razor-edged one-liners camouflaged in a slack-jawed drawl, songs about heartbreak and everyman heroism, drenched in twisted lines of rude Telecaster. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 10, 2012-Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  Lucid Crew consists of Marlene Sosebee on lead guitar and lead vocals, Frank Scarpelli on bass and vocals and Danny Halperin on drums and vocals, playing classic rock from Allman Brothers-Beatles-Billy Idol-Dan Fogelberg-Elvis Costello-Eurythmics-Fleetwood Mac-Jimi Hendrix-Lynyrd Skynyrd-Outlaws-Peter Frampton-Doors-Kings of Leon-Eagles-Steppenwolf-Metallica-Tom Petty-Van Morrison-ZZ Top-Bruce Springsteen-Jackson Brown- Robin Trower-CCR-Foo Fighters-Radiohead-and some originals. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Feb 10, 2012-Sun, Feb 19, 2012.  A spectacular concert event featuring all Oscar-nominated songs, right next door to the actual Oscars. Relive your favorite musical movie moments with Fred & Ginger, Judy Garland, the kids from Fame and more. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  Following up the massive SUBSONIC Tour of 2011, which featured show after show of ear-crushing bass, and after hundreds of packed headline shows all over the world, Excision - one of the most prominent musicians in the dubstep community - is back. With Liquid Stranger and Lucky Date. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  Find out why Spin wrote, “Los Campesinos! can't stop adorning their odes to existential grief with snappy handclaps…still showing signs of growth on this third album… frontman and Morrissey/Malkmus acolyte Gareth always sounds giddy that someone crushed his heart and gave him an excuse to write another word-drunk cry of despair.” MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012-Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  An annual concert series that explores our city's varied musical geography, celebrating the work of masters as well as up-and-coming musicians from around the globe. Each month features two concerts by charismatic musicians who combine global influences in unexpected and original ways. MORE >>

Mon, Feb 13, 2012.  The hip-hop pioneers celebrate their 25th anniversary with a discussion of their career followed by an audience Q&A. MORE >>

Tue, Feb 14, 2012.  Let the sexy and sultry R&B of Faith Evans, Dru Hill and Michel'le help you get in the mood tonight. MORE >>

Tue, Feb 14, 2012.  Her signature, iconic voice is still a 10. - Brien Overly MORE >>

Tue, Feb 14, 2012.  This is their first U.S. tour after topping the BBC 1 playlist with multiple singles, headlining massive shows all over the UK and mainland Europe, playing the main stage at the Reading and Leeds Festivals and selling over 15,000 records in the UK. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 15, 2012.  Guns 'N Roses, Metallica, Motorhead, Anthrax, Slayer and more have praised Anvil as pioneers and way-pavers in the heavy metal world. MORE >>

Thu, Feb 16, 2012.  The Expendables enjoyed a laid-back lifestyle growing up in Santa Cruz, CA; surfing, skating, partying, and playing music were commonplace. Since 1997, The Expendables have staked their claim in the California surf/rock genre by headlining venues from coast to coast. Blending Reggae, Punk Rock, and 80s style dueling guitar solos, The Expendables have made heads turn and floors shake for years. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 17, 2012.  Carla’s music is a blend of sexy samba and the slow groove of American soul. Singing in both English and Portuguese, Carla takes her audience back to her upbringing in São Paulo and Chicago. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 17, 2012.  Every third Friday of every month (or so) explores the advancement of music & art with a night of music and art underneath the stars. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 17, 2012.  Her latest album, Sabani, is a beautifully stripped down collection of graceful and dynamic instrumental lines, thoughtful songs, and catchy dialogue across traditions. Inspired by easygoing jam sessions with two Malian musician friends and recorded at Salif Keita’s Mouffou Studios in Bamako, Sabani brings the sound of every string, every pulse of the calabash and bounce of the talking drum to vivid life, to honor the intense and intimate connection Stern has developed with West African music over the last half-decade. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 17, 2012.  They had the misfortune of releasing the video for the song "Crashing Around You" (which featured burning buildings) weeks after 9/11 resulting in it being pulled from all media outlets. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 17, 2012.  With special guest The Green. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 17, 2012.  Of his last performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the LA Times noted, “Alt-country singer-songwriter Ryan Adams stole the show, however, with the quietest set of the night." MORE >>

Sat, Feb 18, 2012.  Join Catahoula, a Cajun-flavored swamp rock band, as they celebrate Mardi Gras with the release of their second CD, “Second Sight.” Music Connection Magazine called them, “A Cajun-flavored seven-piece swamp rock band, blending the vocal warmth of Crosby, Stills & Nash with Dr. John's penchant for bringing home the boogie”. An eclectic group of performers, all the band members have had long individual musical careers, with extremely varied musical influences. They have chosen to pool their diverse talents to form what is now Catahoula. The sound of Catahoula encompasses all of their experiences and styles – New Orleans blues, folk harmonies, jazz, and old fashioned 1960’s rock and roll. Often compared to Fleetwood Mac and Little Feat, Catahoula has performed at The Whiskey, The Roxy, The Troubadour, The Mint, BB King’s, Molly Malone’s, Genghis Cohen and many others. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 18, 2012.  Detweiler, raised and educated in New Orleans as a private pupil of Ellis Marsalis, and then later with Henri Mancini, is a prolific composer and lyricist known for his unique style that brings together the elements of funk and blues to jazz in a way that is like no other. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 19, 2012.  After crashing the charts with their 2003 megahit, “I Believe In A Thing Called Love,” they haven't toured North America since 2004. MORE >>

Tue, Feb 21, 2012.  Find out why AOL Spinner wrote, "Poliça deals in a type of R&B inflected electronic music that defies explanation. What can be said is that music with this many synthetic textures and vocal treatments has rarely sounded so natural." MORE >>

Wed, Feb 22, 2012.  Find out why Spin wrote, “Not that you need notice all the angst for all the crunchy riffs, sunny harmonies, inscrutable humor, occasional strings and Afropop touches.” MORE >>

Thu, Feb 23, 2012.  This up-and-comer in the underground LA electronic hip-hop producer scene has already performed at the Sonar Festival and Coachella. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 24, 2012.  Find out why Pitchfork wrote, "Dirty Ghosts is a San Francisco-based trio that, interestingly enough, features programming from Aesop Rock. The riff-tastic "Battle Slang"'s grimy groove features an insistent shaker, stuttering snares and a gritty bass pulse." MORE >>

Fri, Feb 24, 2012.  Find out why Exclaim wrote, “Grimes weaves melody and oddity to produce an eerie and sometimes medieval sound that magically overcomes being too obscure to be enjoyed by the masses.” MORE >>

Fri, Feb 24, 2012.  Find out why Under The Radar wrote, "...The Big Sleep [...] step away from working as a largely instrumental band toward a head-on stance with vocals at the fore. They are clearly ready for their close-ups." MORE >>

Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  Cursive is the longtime trio of Tim Kasher (vocals, guitar), Matt Maginn (bass), and Ted Stevens (guitar, vocals), with Patrick Newbery (keys) and Cully Symington (drums). I Am Gemini (out February 21, 2012 via Saddle Creek), the band’s seventh LP, is the follow-up to 2009’s critically praised Mama, I’m Swollen, which caught the attention of publications including Alternative Press, Billboard, Playboy, Rolling Stone, and Time Out New York, among others, and earned the band their network television debut on The Late Show with David Letterman. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  Intocable could very well be the most influential group in Tejano, and their tough Tejano/Norteño fusion has become the blueprint for dozens of Tex-Mex groups. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  Their monster hit “Heaven” won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 2005. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  Find out why Pitchfork wrote, "There's a clarity of texture - a specificity even - to every element of the band's sound. Which makes it something of an anomaly: shoegaze that looks you square in the eye." MORE >>

Sun, Feb 26, 2012-Mon, Feb 27, 2012.  The band has sold over 70 million albums worldwide and they currently hold the record for most number one singles on the Alternative Songs chart. MORE >>

Tue, Feb 28, 2012.  I still have a soft place in my heart for 311 that my inner early teenager will likely forever cling to. Back in the days when MTV played music videos and, even more, those from legitimately innovative rock bands (for the time period), 311 was the jam. It was a much simpler time for rock music. A less contentious time. And a less pretentious one as well. Rock music still had a grander sense of epicness and importance to it. It was adults playing radical music, not children pretending to be adults by dressing up like radicals. So even though I’ve admittedly fallen by the wayside in recent years in terms of keeping up with their later releases, the nostalgia of the era 311 represents makes them iconic as a rock band. Also, for those who’ve never been to one of their shows, it’s a serious party. Like, just a few red plastic cups short of a college keg party, kind of party. - Brien Overly MORE >>

Wed, Feb 29, 2012-Thu, Mar 1, 2012.  This popular monthly soiree brings a sprinkling of Broadway glitz and urbane wit to Hollywood. It’s a cool cabaret night out enlivened by a hilariously impromptu variety show. Showbiz superstars hit the stage alongside up-and-comers, serving up jaw-dropping music and general razzle-dazzle. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 29, 2012.  Find out why Spin wrote: "Their playful electro-pop channels MGMT's debut-album psychedelic-yet-ready-for-the-masses sheen, and their rambunctious antics recall the Black Lips' punk bravado." MORE >>

Wed, Feb 29, 2012.  The trio's sound has evolved to an amalgamation of funk, psychedelic rock, and garage-soul with a slight pinch of honky-tonk. MORE >>

Thu, Mar 1, 2012.  Koffeehouse Sessions features the best in emerging bands and singer/songwriters the first Thursday of every month. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 3, 2012.  Featuring Caspa and Trolley Snatcha. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 3, 2012.  Find out why NPR wrote, "If you can empathize with the inchoate angst of confused young adults in transition — or love no-frills rock in any form — he belongs on your radar...Although Cronin likely hasn't yet figured it out himself, it'll be exciting to see where he heads next." MORE >>

Mon, Mar 5, 2012.  Because there has to be a guilty pleasure show in here every couple of weeks. I know he guests on like, every song ever, but the dude’s just really good at what he does. Which, y’know, is turn mediocre to decent-but-forgettable songs into hit summertime jams for three to four months before they revert back to being entirely forgettable. So if you want to be taken back to the distant and dreamy summer of ’10, Drake’s your man. All that said … I still totally jam to “Find Your Love” – maybe because it’s the heaviest and possibly darkest song in his repertoire, and also the closest approximation to an emo song that he’s done. At least until he has a guest appearance on a Paramore or Never Shout Never song, which, let’s be real, is all but inevitable at this point. - Brien Overly MORE >>

Wed, Mar 7, 2012.  Find out why Under The Radar wrote, "The Parson Red Heads create throwback '60's psychedelic folk for a new generation of hippies...long live the free and easy!!" MORE >>

Wed, Mar 7, 2012.  “As talented musicians and storytellers go this new discovery for myself would make an excellent addition to any Canadian Tour.” – WeLoveMetal.com MORE >>

Thu, Mar 8, 2012.  Hard to believe he started his music career playing classical piano at the age of four. He will be performing the entire “I Get Wet” album live with a full band. MORE >>

Thu, Mar 8, 2012.  Los Tigres del Norte has achieved worldwide success by becoming the leading musical storyteller for multiple generations of Latin immigrants. The group has taken the century-old tradition of corrido (story & song celebrating the enduring pursuit of truth, justice and opportunity) to an art form. MORE >>

Thu, Mar 8, 2012.  See and hear why Rolling Stone wrote, "This San Francisco sextet are like a history-detective version of Wilco, juggling an amalgam of dynamics: rumbling garage metal, iridescent-meadow country rock, bargain-synth whoop, the pensive-ballad Pink Floyd." MORE >>

Fri, Mar 9, 2012.  Deafheaven is touring in support of last year's Roads to Judah, which was released via Deathwish Inc. The album landed on countless "best of" lists for 2011, including #6 on NPR's Best Metal Albums, #22 Pitchfork's Top 40 Metal Albums, #9 BrooklynVegan's Top 30 Heavy Albums, #36 Decibel Magazine's Top 40 Metal Albums, #12 AV Club LOUD's Top 15 Albums. MORE >>

Fri, Mar 9, 2012-Sun, Mar 18, 2012.  Hundreds of the world's leading master cellists and young cellists will descend upon USC for the inaugural 10-day cello celebration. The festival is named for Gregor Piatgorsky, a longtime University of Southern California faculty member, considered one of the greatest and most dramatic string musicians of all time. MORE >>

Sun, Mar 11, 2012.  Their catchy brand of punk is an infectious blend of pop and hardcore, lyrically tackling an array of personal politics. With Cobra Skulls and Nothington. MORE >>

Thu, Mar 15, 2012.  See and hear why All Music Guide wrote, "In a world where bands like the Hold Steady and the Gaslight Anthem get praise for similar sentiments delivered via rock & roll, there seems to be no reason why VNV Nation shouldn't get some credit of their own." MORE >>

Fri, Mar 16, 2012.  Every third Friday of every month (or so) explores the advancement of music & art with a night of music and art underneath the stars. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 17, 2012.  The English and Irish are joined in song as we celebrate the Bard of Avon and St. Patrick’s Day. Join Vox for a bi-cultural evening of classic Shakespeare sonnets and a wee bit of authentic Irish music sung in Gaelic. From classical works to folk songs, celebrate England, Scotland and Ireland’s many traditions old and new. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 17, 2012-Sun, Mar 18, 2012.  An annual concert series that explores our city's varied musical geography, celebrating the work of masters as well as up-and-coming musicians from around the globe. Each month features two concerts by charismatic musicians who combine global influences in unexpected and original ways. MORE >>

Wed, Mar 21, 2012.  Just listening to of Montreal, you wouldn’t expect their live show to be as crazy and off the wall as it is. I mean, it’s very catchy, infectious pop, with stream of consciousness style lyrics that beg to be sung along to and frontman Kevin Barnes signature deadpan monotone mixed with the occasional falsetto. Semi-quirky, fun pop, end of story – until you see them play live. That’s when the magic happens. Without wanting to spoil too much, suffice to say it’s … what people who don’t do drugs think doing drugs is like. - Brien Overly MORE >>

Wed, Mar 21, 2012.  Find out why Filter wrote: “Creating this ‘purveyor of angst-ridden badass psychedelic rock’, melding their poetic lines laced with tones that are part My Bloody Valentine, part Sonic Youth, part Charles Bukowski, part some kind of uncategorizable sparkly ecstasy.” MORE >>

Fri, Mar 23, 2012.  Find out why the BBC wrote, "Whatever the inspiration, everything adds up to 29 minutes that pack in more truth and melodies than many records twice as long. Terrific stuff from a songwriter of any age." MORE >>

Sat, Mar 24, 2012.  Since Ani bucked the major label system in the early-‘90s, opting to release her music on her own terms, the self-described Little Folksinger has been the subject of all kinds of hyperbole. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 24, 2012.  This was another act that managed to win me over, despite my objections and/or better judgment. As much as listening to bands like Set Your Goals usually makes me feel increasingly disconnected from youth culture and ever closer to hosing kids off my jaded and nostalgic lawn, something about Set Your Goals manages to make me feel a little younger. They capture that feeling of fun and uninhibited pop punk from the early days, before it was such a rigidly defined moneymaking genre where all the bands took themselves way too seriously. These dudes just have a contagiously good time on stage when they play. Now, the way their fan base makes me feel about how old and decrepit I am is a different story… - Brien Overly MORE >>

Sun, Mar 25, 2012.  I can’t explain it, but something about listening to this band makes me want to grow a full beard, jump on a horse and go have cowboy adventures through the Midwest and/or South. Or … something. It just seems like the right thing to do to have some kind of exploratory adventure of self-discovery and foiling of corrupt villainy while listening to this kind of lo-fi indie-folk. Picture every role Timothy Olyphant has ever played, and that’s what Good Old War is the soundtrack to. Meaning that, yes, Good Old War is indeed the soundtrack to general awesomeness. Now that I think about it though, the weather is getting kind of hot now. Does it still count as an Old West adventure if I wear cowboy boots while driving through at Taco Bell and playing these guys’ album in my air-conditioned car? - Brien Overly MORE >>

Sun, Mar 25, 2012.  Shankar is India's most esteemed musical ambassador and prodigious composer. He is a true icon in the classical music worlds of East and West. As a performer, teacher and composer, Shankar has done more for Indian music than any other musician. He is well known for his pioneering work in bringing Indian music to the West. MORE >>

Tue, Mar 27, 2012.  Though they just formed in 2006, by the end of 2011, they had already won 6 Grammys, 6 Country Music Assocation Awards, 5 American Country Awards, 4 Academy of Country Music Awards, 2 CMT Music Awards along with a Billboard Music Award, Teen Choice Award and an American Music Award for good measure. MORE >>

Wed, Mar 28, 2012.  Not to start off by saying that everything is going to head downhill from here onward, but ... our first Frequency pick this week is kind of the best show you’re going to see in this seven-day stretch. The Rochester-bred fivesome of Polar Bear Club are easily one of the best up-and-coming punk bands right now who can channel the olden days of classic East Coast punk while still being sonically progressive with their modernization of it. Despite being every bit a gritty piss-and-vinegar style punk band, frontman Jimmy Stadt brings an infectious enthusiasm to the stage and an uncommon intellectualism to his lyrics. Likewise, his band mates can match his energy beat for beat, making for a high-energy set that actually gives you something to think about at the same time. Underneath his perma-smile and skill as a wordsmith though, Stadt is still one of the most intense front man in all of rock. Whether growling out social commentary or getting more introspective with his signature sandpaper-throated crooning, Stadt owns any mic he holds and any stage he stands on. As if that’s not enough, the Club has brought out some very legit opening acts for this outing, with Fireworks, Balance and Composure and Make Do and Mend. All three of these bands bring post-punk to new levels of emotive intensity and put on a killer live show to match their skillful musicianship. Enough that it’s actually worth it to make the drive to Anaheim and stand surrounded by 13-year-olds on a floor that your shoes stick to for three hours, in order to see this show. Seriously though. - Brien Overly MORE >>

Sat, Mar 31, 2012.  Featuring A-Trak with Jack Beats and Oliver. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 31, 2012.  Over the years, MSI developed a devoted following, spawned bidding wars between major labels and earned a reputation as a tough live act to follow, from clubs to arenas. MORE >>

Thu, Apr 5, 2012.  See and hear why the BBC wrote, "Expect to hear a lot more from this Brooklyn band in the coming months." MORE >>

Thu, Apr 5, 2012.  Koffeehouse Sessions features the best in emerging bands and singer/songwriters the first Thursday of every month. MORE >>

Sat, Apr 7, 2012.  Find out why Stereogum wrote, “an earthy chug with some seriously gorgeous harmonies.” MORE >>

Sat, Apr 7, 2012.  MURS in association with Guerilla Union (Rock The Bells, Cypress Hill SmokeOut) present Wu-Tang Clan, LA’s 2011 breakthrough collective Odd Future and 20 more acts on three stages. MORE >>

Sat, Apr 7, 2012.  It will mark the first time in their careers that Rodrigo y Gabriela have toured and performed with a backing band. In addition to the coming tour, Rodrigo y Gabriela were recently confirmed to perform on the upcoming 38th season of the long running tv series Austin City Limits. MORE >>

Sat, Apr 14, 2012-Sun, Apr 15, 2012.  An annual concert series that explores our city's varied musical geography, celebrating the work of masters as well as up-and-coming musicians from around the globe. Each month features two concerts by charismatic musicians who combine global influences in unexpected and original ways. MORE >>

Tue, Apr 17, 2012.  The tour returns to LA with Costello will let his set-list be chosen by ”The Spectacular Spinning Songbook”, a monumental game-show wheel that features 40 song-titles, including hits, rarities and very unexpected covers. MORE >>

Fri, Apr 20, 2012.  Every third Friday of every month (or so) explores the advancement of music & art with a night of music and art underneath the stars. MORE >>

Sat, Apr 21, 2012.  This group from Chile performs traditional and world music on more than 30 wind, string and percussion instruments. MORE >>

Sun, Apr 22, 2012.  This Coleman Chamber Music Concert will include works by Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and Schubert. MORE >>

Wed, Apr 25, 2012.  Shrinivas Kulkarni, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Science and director of the Caltech Observatories, will give this Earnest C. Watson Lecture. MORE >>

Fri, Apr 27, 2012.  Her music has been featured in episodes of several popular television shows including Scrubs, Bones, Grey's Anatomy, The Big C and One Tree Hill. MORE >>

Sun, Apr 29, 2012.  The winners of the 65th annual Coleman Chamber Ensemble Competition present a formal concert to be followed by an awards ceremony. A reception for all will follow the presentations. MORE >>

Sun, Apr 29, 2012.  Selections from Elfman's scores for Tim Burton's Batman and Edward Scissorhands, among other scores, will be performed next season alongside classical masterpieces. This is the first in a 3 year project to explore the music and musical life of this brilliant, four-time Oscar-nominated composer. While Elfman has composed concert works as well, this is a rare opportunity to hear his film scores performed live. MORE >>

Thu, May 3, 2012.  Koffeehouse Sessions features the best in emerging bands and singer/songwriters the first Thursday of every month. MORE >>

Tue, May 8, 2012.  With special guest Ed Sheeran. MORE >>

Fri, May 18, 2012.  Every third Friday of every month (or so) explores the advancement of music & art with a night of music and art underneath the stars. MORE >>

Sat, May 19, 2012.  Roger Waters, co-founder and principal songwriter of the archetypal progressive band Pink Floyd, is commemorating the original release of The Wall with a monumental tour featuring a full band and a newly-mounted state-of-the-art production of his epochal masterpiece of alienation and transformation performed in its entirety. MORE >>

Tue, May 22, 2012.  Their 1997 album, Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space, was named Album of the Year by NME. MORE >>

Thu, Jun 7, 2012.  Koffeehouse Sessions features the best in emerging bands and singer/songwriters the first Thursday of every month. MORE >>

Fri, Jun 15, 2012.  Every third Friday of every month (or so) explores the advancement of music & art with a night of music and art underneath the stars. MORE >>

Sat, Jun 30, 2012-Sun, Jul 1, 2012.  Was I the only person who didn’t get the memo that Foster the People was like, a thing right now? I’m pretty sure I was. Maybe I need to start watching music TV stations again. Actually … scratch that. Things are never that bad. Point being, when a band gets a lot of hype in a relatively small amount of time, it’s usually because they’re banking on the single worthwhile song the band has in their repertoire to carry them for the summer jam season. Luckily, Foster the People has a number of very worthwhile songs. In fact, they have a whole album’s worth. The homegrown indie pop threesome manages to straddle that very delicate fence between club-banger dance jams and hipster-credible musicianship and attention to artistry. All while being infectiously catchy. Fine. Fine. In my lifelong battle against “Next Big Thing”-ness, I’m willing to concede a victory to the other side on this one. - Brien Overly MORE >>

Thu, Jul 5, 2012.  Koffeehouse Sessions features the best in emerging bands and singer/songwriters the first Thursday of every month. MORE >>

Sat, Jul 14, 2012.  Brought back by popular demand so bring your best poodle skirt & saddle shoes, biker jacket & shades for the pre-show parade, and your heartiest vocals for a frolicking ‘50s sing-along. Grease is the word. MORE >>

Fri, Jul 20, 2012.  Every third Friday of every month (or so) explores the advancement of music & art with a night of music and art underneath the stars. MORE >>

Thu, Aug 2, 2012.  Koffeehouse Sessions features the best in emerging bands and singer/songwriters the first Thursday of every month. MORE >>

Fri, Aug 3, 2012-Sat, Aug 4, 2012.  The largest ticketed music festival in Los Angeles features 4 stages of 60+ of the most cutting-edge, innovative electronic artists on the scene accompanied by trailblazers from both hip-hop and rock 'n' roll. MORE >>

Fri, Aug 3, 2012-Sun, Aug 5, 2012.  From the Toy Story trilogy to The Incredibles and Up, the Hollywood Bowl orchestra will perform memorable scores from each of Pixar's movies along with clips on the big screen. MORE >>

Fri, Aug 10, 2012.  A multi-Grammy winner and an artist of astonishing musical versatility, she has collaborated with everyone from Willie Nelson and Herbie Hancock to Danger Mouse and OutKast. Norah returns to the Bowl for the first time since 2004. MORE >>

Tue, Aug 14, 2012-Wed, Aug 15, 2012.  This electrifying production will combine Michael Jackson music and choreography with Cirque du Soleil creativity. MORE >>

Fri, Aug 31, 2012-Sat, Sep 1, 2012.  In the world of film music, there is no voice greater than the incomparable John Williams, whose celebrated scores make moviegoers cheer, bring them to tears and keep them on the edge of their seats. Williams leads the Philharmonic in highlights from the Golden Age of Hollywood, as well as some of his own biggest and most beloved hits. MORE >>

Daily.  Mon, Dec 26, 2011-Sun, Apr 15, 2012.  The migration of the Pacific Gray Whale is truly one of the most magnificent sights offered in Southern California. You will also be able to view various marine life such as playful porpoises, sea lions harbor seals, and a variety of birds such as sea gulls, terns and pelicans. The migration generally runs after Christmas through mid-April. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  Have a wild Valentine's Day, where they'll be celebrating animal mating, dating and cohabitating with a provocative "birds and bees" presentation by Zoo veteran Jason Jacobs. He will share some of his insights about the pros and cons of relationships and staying single in the jungle with this light-hearted and informative lecture. Desserts and drinks included. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  Look at the sun, moon, visible planets and other objects, try out a variety of telescopes, and talk to knowledgeable amateur astronomers about the sky and their equipment. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 31, 2012.  Look at the sun, moon, visible planets and other objects, try out a variety of telescopes, and talk to knowledgeable amateur astronomers about the sky and their equipment. MORE >>

Sat, Apr 28, 2012.  Look at the sun, moon, visible planets and other objects, try out a variety of telescopes, and talk to knowledgeable amateur astronomers about the sky and their equipment. MORE >>

Sat, May 26, 2012.  Look at the sun, moon, visible planets and other objects, try out a variety of telescopes, and talk to knowledgeable amateur astronomers about the sky and their equipment. MORE >>

Sat, Jun 23, 2012.  Look at the sun, moon, visible planets and other objects, try out a variety of telescopes, and talk to knowledgeable amateur astronomers about the sky and their equipment. MORE >>

Sat, Jul 28, 2012.  Look at the sun, moon, visible planets and other objects, try out a variety of telescopes, and talk to knowledgeable amateur astronomers about the sky and their equipment. MORE >>

Sat, Aug 25, 2012.  Look at the sun, moon, visible planets and other objects, try out a variety of telescopes, and talk to knowledgeable amateur astronomers about the sky and their equipment. MORE >>

Sat, Sep 22, 2012.  Look at the sun, moon, visible planets and other objects, try out a variety of telescopes, and talk to knowledgeable amateur astronomers about the sky and their equipment. MORE >>

Sat, Oct 20, 2012.  Look at the sun, moon, visible planets and other objects, try out a variety of telescopes, and talk to knowledgeable amateur astronomers about the sky and their equipment. MORE >>

Sat, Nov 17, 2012.  Look at the sun, moon, visible planets and other objects, try out a variety of telescopes, and talk to knowledgeable amateur astronomers about the sky and their equipment. MORE >>

Sat, Dec 22, 2012.  Look at the sun, moon, visible planets and other objects, try out a variety of telescopes, and talk to knowledgeable amateur astronomers about the sky and their equipment. MORE >>

Tue, Feb 28, 2012.  Here are just a few exciting things to expect:
•Topic: How to Generate Business on LinkedIn
•Speaker: Neal Schaffer, Social Media Strategist and author of two award-winning and critically acclaimed books on LinkedIn: "Maximizing LinkedIn for Sales and Social Media Marketing" and "Windmill Networking: Understanding, Leveraging & Maximizing LinkedIn."
•A full, delicious, Venezuelan-inspired breakfast will be served
•Free parking (woohoo!) & free WiFi
•Network and mingle with marketers, PR pros, entrepreneurs, bloggers, podcasters, new-media fanatics, future SMBLA speakers and more MORE >>

Today.  Adrian & the Mysterious D and DJ Paul V. present the first monthly mashup party in Los Angeles, spinning only the finest bootlegs and bastard pop. Every first Saturday of the month. Free Bootie mashup CDs to the first 100 people. 21+. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 15, 2012.  Over 25 businesses in Downtown Culver City participate in this fun monthly event. Enjoy live musical performances under the stars, drink & dine on specials, receive freebies and samples, view art at gallery openings and take in one-of-a-kind entertainment. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 19, 2012.  An elegant and whimsical celebration of art, music, theatre, fashion, technology, circus, that honors the beloved creations of the late, great author Edward Gorey. Set in their own version of “Edwardian” times, this multi-media extravaganza has grown over the past decade from a small underground club night into an internationally recognized event, now operating with the blessing of The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 24, 2012.  If you yearn for a time long ago before cell phones, email, iPods, even CDs, then make your hair big, find something with shoulder pads, and listen to covers of Madonna, Prince, Journey and more. 100% of proceeds will support local animal rescues. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  The fifth year anniversary of Los Angeles' original, longest lasting, premier Spanish fiesta showcasing the best in music, art, fashion and Spanglish sub-cultures. Will be held at a secret downtown location with a secret guest DJ and celebrity performance. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  Shake, shake, shake your roller skating booty at this monthly 70s party. If skating isn’t your bag, there’s dancing and karaoke upstairs. Every 4th Saturday of the month. MORE >>

Fri, Mar 2, 2012.  The first Friday of the month, the entire Museum stays open until 10 pm and features live music, exciting scientific discussion, and custom curatorial tours. Since its inception in September 2004, First Fridays has been enjoyed as an immersive program which brings together a dynamic discussion and performance series bridging contemporary science, culture and individual experience. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 3, 2012.  Adrian & the Mysterious D and DJ Paul V. present the first monthly mashup party in Los Angeles, spinning only the finest bootlegs and bastard pop. Every first Saturday of the month. Free Bootie mashup CDs to the first 100 people. 21+. MORE >>

Wed, Mar 21, 2012.  Over 25 businesses in Downtown Culver City participate in this fun monthly event. Enjoy live musical performances under the stars, drink & dine on specials, receive freebies and samples, view art at gallery openings and take in one-of-a-kind entertainment. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 24, 2012.  Shake, shake, shake your roller skating booty at this monthly 70s party. If skating isn’t your bag, there’s dancing and karaoke upstairs. Every 4th Saturday of the month. MORE >>

Fri, Apr 6, 2012.  The first Friday of the month, the entire Museum stays open until 10 pm and features live music, exciting scientific discussion, and custom curatorial tours. Since its inception in September 2004, First Fridays has been enjoyed as an immersive program which brings together a dynamic discussion and performance series bridging contemporary science, culture and individual experience. MORE >>

Sat, Apr 7, 2012.  Adrian & the Mysterious D and DJ Paul V. present the first monthly mashup party in Los Angeles, spinning only the finest bootlegs and bastard pop. Every first Saturday of the month. Free Bootie mashup CDs to the first 100 people. 21+. MORE >>

Wed, Apr 18, 2012.  Over 25 businesses in Downtown Culver City participate in this fun monthly event. Enjoy live musical performances under the stars, drink & dine on specials, receive freebies and samples, view art at gallery openings and take in one-of-a-kind entertainment. MORE >>

Sat, Apr 28, 2012.  Shake, shake, shake your roller skating booty at this monthly 70s party. If skating isn’t your bag, there’s dancing and karaoke upstairs. Every 4th Saturday of the month. MORE >>

Fri, May 4, 2012.  The first Friday of the month, the entire Museum stays open until 10 pm and features live music, exciting scientific discussion, and custom curatorial tours. Since its inception in September 2004, First Fridays has been enjoyed as an immersive program which brings together a dynamic discussion and performance series bridging contemporary science, culture and individual experience. MORE >>

Sat, May 5, 2012.  >Adrian & the Mysterious D and DJ Paul V. present the first monthly mashup party in Los Angeles, spinning only the finest bootlegs and bastard pop. The first Saturday of the month. Free Bootie mashup CDs to the first 100 people. 21+. MORE >>

Wed, May 16, 2012.  Over 25 businesses in Downtown Culver City participate in this fun monthly event. Enjoy live musical performances under the stars, drink & dine on specials, receive freebies and samples, view art at gallery openings and take in one-of-a-kind entertainment. MORE >>

Sat, May 26, 2012.  Shake, shake, shake your roller skating booty at this monthly 70s party. If skating isn’t your bag, there’s dancing and karaoke upstairs. Every 4th Saturday of the month. MORE >>

Fri, Jun 1, 2012.  The first Friday of the month, the entire Museum stays open until 10 pm and features live music, exciting scientific discussion, and custom curatorial tours. Since its inception in September 2004, First Fridays has been enjoyed as an immersive program which brings together a dynamic discussion and performance series bridging contemporary science, culture and individual experience. MORE >>

Sat, Jun 2, 2012.  Adrian & the Mysterious D and DJ Paul V. present the first monthly mashup party in Los Angeles, spinning only the finest bootlegs and bastard pop. The first Saturday of the month. Free Bootie mashup CDs to the first 100 people. 21+. MORE >>

Wed, Jun 20, 2012.  Over 25 businesses in Downtown Culver City participate in this fun monthly event. Enjoy live musical performances under the stars, drink & dine on specials, receive freebies and samples, view art at gallery openings and take in one-of-a-kind entertainment. MORE >>

Sat, Jun 23, 2012.  Shake, shake, shake your roller skating booty at this monthly 70s party. If skating isn’t your bag, there’s dancing and karaoke upstairs. Every 4th Saturday of the month. MORE >>

Sat, Jul 7, 2012.  Adrian & the Mysterious D and DJ Paul V. present the first monthly mashup party in Los Angeles, spinning only the finest bootlegs and bastard pop. Every first Saturday of the month. Free Bootie mashup CDs to the first 100 people. 21+. MORE >>

Wed, Jul 18, 2012.  Over 25 businesses in Downtown Culver City participate in this fun monthly event. Enjoy live musical performances under the stars, drink & dine on specials, receive freebies and samples, view art at gallery openings and take in one-of-a-kind entertainment. MORE >>

Sat, Jul 28, 2012.  Shake, shake, shake your roller skating booty at this monthly 70s party. If skating isn’t your bag, there’s dancing and karaoke upstairs. Every 4th Saturday of the month. MORE >>

Wed, Aug 15, 2012.  Over 25 businesses in Downtown Culver City participate in this fun monthly event. Enjoy live musical performances under the stars, drink & dine on specials, receive freebies and samples, view art at gallery openings and take in one-of-a-kind entertainment. MORE >>

Wed, Sep 19, 2012.  Over 25 businesses in Downtown Culver City participate in this fun monthly event. Enjoy live musical performances under the stars, drink & dine on specials, receive freebies and samples, view art at gallery openings and take in one-of-a-kind entertainment. MORE >>

Wed, Oct 17, 2012.  Over 25 businesses in Downtown Culver City participate in this fun monthly event. Enjoy live musical performances under the stars, drink & dine on specials, receive freebies and samples, view art at gallery openings and take in one-of-a-kind entertainment. MORE >>

Wed, Nov 21, 2012.  Over 25 businesses in Downtown Culver City participate in this fun monthly event. Enjoy live musical performances under the stars, drink & dine on specials, receive freebies and samples, view art at gallery openings and take in one-of-a-kind entertainment. MORE >>

Wed, Dec 19, 2012.  Over 25 businesses in Downtown Culver City participate in this fun monthly event. Enjoy live musical performances under the stars, drink & dine on specials, receive freebies and samples, view art at gallery openings and take in one-of-a-kind entertainment. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays.  Fri, Jan 27, 2012-Sat, Feb 4, 2012.  This de-luscious banquet serves up adult-sized portions. Feast on five true(ish) stories; eye popping puppet-ized portraits of Santa Monicans who have been through lean times, and who season their narratives with dignity and humor. MORE >>

Thu, Feb 2, 2012-Sat, Feb 4, 2012.  Fresh from performances at the Sundance Film Festival, award-winning director and media artist Lars Jan and his company Early Morning Opera employ the latest in high-tech wizardry to explore the seductive power of multimedia persuasion, including TED-style presentations and video-enhanced megachurch events. Abacus introduces media visionary and cult icon Paul Abacus, who is given a platform to expound on such theories as a re-imagining of Buckminster Fuller’s fabled Geoscope as a new “data cathedral” for the masses and a call for a world without national borders. Part pitchman and part sermonizer, Abacus is magnified by a team of live video Steadicams and large-scale projections in this genre-defying, visually immersive production that was first staged at REDCAT’s New Original Works Festival and has since won national praise. MORE >>

Saturdays.  Sat, Feb 18, 2012-Sat, Mar 24, 2012.  Performance artist and activist Ian MacKinnon brings the past to life by tracing the history of gay people in new ways never before seen on stage. With the aid of his magic time-traveling hot pants and sexy Genie guide, Ian cruises a plethora of gay historical figures in his one-man multi-media romp. Along the way he covers thousands of years of homo-history to create a hot and horny evening of laughs and lust, fun and fucking, humor and heroism.

The Gay Hist-Orgy revives hidden homo-history in living color, beginning in the ancient world, and tracing the evolution of gay consciousness up to the present day. Including but also going beyond the already famous icons of gay history, Ian introduces the audience to more obscure, but equally fascinating figures who bravely pioneered gay liberation against the odds. Ian shows how these bold and affirming individuals risked persecution and even death to honor the calling of their hearts, and to create the artistic and philosophical works that inspire us all.

A tour de force of historical research and theatrical flair, The Gay Hist-Orgy draws on primary source material from many epochs, including love letters, philosophical treatises, spiritual poetry, 19th century novels, political tracts, and early scientific inquiries into the meaning of homosexuality. The show engages current controversies in queer theory while considering fundamental questions of gay meaning: Who are we as a people, and why are we here? In a radical departure from social-constructionist theory, Ian emphasizes our connections to this history through the shared bond of same-sex love.

The Gay Hist-Orgy is more than a show; it is an avant-garde historical retelling, depicting not just the lives of important gays but how their love has influenced the progress of art, philosophy, culture, and politics. These pieces draw from the roots of gay liberation to reveal gayness as something unique, radical, and beautiful, with the potential to change the world for the better.

Part 1: Horny for History
With his cyber-sexual time traveling hot pants, and his sexy Genie guide, Ian cruises a plethora of Gay historical figures looking for the ultimate fuck. Featuring hot histo-graphic hookups with Plato, Rumi, Lincoln, Melville, Fredrick the Great, Edward Carpenter, da Vinci, Michelangelo, Karl Ulrichs, Harry Hay, Allen Ginsberg, and more!

Part 2: The Search for Gay Love
In episode 2 the time traveling hot-pants have gotten an upgrade, and with the help of his leather daddy professor, Ian searches history, mythology, psychology, and pornography to answer the question, “What is Gay Love?” Featuring orgasmic porno-storical encounters with Socrates, Whitman, Hafiz, Ganymede, Alexander the Great, Hadrian, Zeami and Bayard Rustin. Performed in Gay Love-O-Vision! MORE >>

Sun, Feb 26, 2012.  Linda Galloway, PhD., an internationally established poet, will perform some of her tanka, Japan's most beloved short verse, and play the hamohn, an individually artisan crafted, cast iron percussion instrument. Don McLeod will perform his newest butoh work, a dance form created out of the existential despair in post-war Japan. Don is an internationally celebrated movement artist, who studied in Japan and under Marcel Marceau in France. Karl Young, acclaimed Bay Area musician, will accompany Don and Linda on traditional wooden Japanese flutes. Karl will play a range of music from a Buddhist elegy to jazz improv on these ancient instruments. The stage will be adorned only with an art installation of a lone Japanese pine, characteristic of the spartan, minimalist nature of the Japanese Noh theatre. The canvas was recently commissioned with a local Los Angeles painter. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  Celebrate this Valentine’s Day by opening your heart to a senior dog looking for a love to call their own. Come meet the wonderful, adoptable dogs from the Pepper Foundation.

The Pepper Foundation, is an Animal Rescue Organization that rescues mostly special needs and senior animals from high kill shelters and gets the animals rehabilitated and adopted into loving homes.

Come meet your new best friend. Receive an Amoeba coupon with a cash donation to the Pepper Donation on the day of event. Amoeba will match each individual donation up to $1000. MORE >>

Today.  This event is a special opportunity for the community to work together in addressing the LGBT issues that affect negatively us, our friends and family. It's up to us to help challenge bullying, suicides, family violence, homelessness and religious conflct that make things difficult for our youth and families. MORE >>

Mondays.  Mon, Feb 6, 2012-Mon, Apr 30, 2012.  This weekly study group on the history of the U.S. Black struggle will explore the origin and nature of racism and the need for a revolutionary socialist strategy to achieve race liberation. Discuss whether it is even possible to “undo racism” under capitalism and how race, class, sex and gender intersect in the struggle for freedom. Snacks served at 6:30pm for a modest donation. Sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Party. For more info or copies of the book, contact (323) 732-6416 or fspla@earthlink.net. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays.  Grab the delicious 5 at 5 happy hour that features wine, sangria, beer, sweet potato fries, mac & cheese, BLT sliders and more. MORE >>

Today-Sun, Feb 5, 2012.  Join your fellow fashionistas at the semi-yearly event featuring 85 dealers of vintage clothing & accessories. Download the coupon to receive $2 off admission. Students are free on Sunday with ID and coupon. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  Features over 2,500 vendors the 2nd Sunday of every month. MORE >>

Sun, Mar 11, 2012.  Features over 2,500 vendors the 2nd Sunday of every month. MORE >>

Sun, Apr 8, 2012.  Features over 2,500 vendors the 2nd Sunday of every month. MORE >>

Sun, May 13, 2012.  Features over 2,500 vendors the 2nd Sunday of every month. MORE >>

Sun, Jun 10, 2012.  Features over 2,500 vendors the 2nd Sunday of every month. MORE >>

Sun, Jul 8, 2012.  Features over 2,500 vendors the 2nd Sunday of every month. MORE >>

Sun, Aug 12, 2012.  Features over 2,500 vendors the 2nd Sunday of every month. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012-Tue, Feb 14, 2012.  Skip the usual dinner and go out of the box Valentine's weekend. Grab your partner and a bike to spend quality time getting to know your partner's intellectual side. Designed for teams of 2, uncover the dirty secrets and fun surprises of Venice Beach through our biking scavenger hunt. Bikes also available to rent for only $10. Prizes to the top 3 teams! Starting location revealed upon registration. MORE >>

Tuesdays.  Tue, Jan 10, 2012-Tue, Mar 27, 2012.  Join Mountain High Tuesdays this season for DJs, drink specials, vendors and 2-for-1 lift tickets. Get two adult, 8-hour tickets for the price of one. Must have an Express Pass to receive the discount. Pick one up for just $5 each at any ticket window and start saving. MORE >>

Today.  "The Monster Energy Supercross championship has always been about combining the best racers on the planet and one of the most accessible and fan-friendly stadium-based events you'll see anywhere," says AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. MORE >>

Today-Sun, Feb 5, 2012.  The expo, on Saturday and Sunday, is held at the Redondo Beach Seaside Lagoon while the 10K/5K Run/Walk on Sunday morning is a great way to enjoy the picturesque sites of Redondo Beach. Start your Super Bowl Sunday on a healthy note before you dive into the pizza, chips and beer. MORE >>

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Today.  Senior Night tonight! MORE >>

Sun, Feb 5, 2012.  Watch the big game on the big screen while enjoying the drink specials and stadium style food. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 5, 2012.  What do you get when you add the Super Bowl, open bar, all-you-can-eat Seoul Sausage, beer pong, halftime giveaways, desserts and beats by Mister Rocks? You get the first annual Super Seoul Sausage Bowl. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 5, 2012.  MORE >>

Wed, Feb 8, 2012.  MORE >>

Thu, Feb 9, 2012.  MORE >>

Thu, Feb 9, 2012.  MORE >>

Fri, Feb 10, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  Monster Jam® is the world’s largest and most famous monster truck tour featuring the biggest names in monster trucks including Grave Digger®, Maximum Destruction®, Monster Mutt®, El Toro Loco®, Captain’s Curse® and Blue Thunder®. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  MORE >>

Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  MORE >>

Tue, Feb 14, 2012.  For Valentine's Day, the Lakers are hosting the Atlanta Hawks on what could very well be a lights-out night of basketball. Atlanta features Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Marvin Williams, among others, on their talented roster. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 15, 2012.  Former USC Trojan Nick Young and up-and-coming star John Wall arrive to Los Angeles with hopes of earning a win against Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 15, 2012.  With both teams having disappointing seasons, L.A. bragging rights will be that much more important now. MORE >>

Thu, Feb 16, 2012.  College Night....$20 Night Lift Ticket with college ID. Drink specials, a DJ, prizes from all the rad snowboard companies. Dont miss it. It's all going down at the Foggy Goggle! MORE >>

Thu, Feb 16, 2012.  Get discounted tickets with your student ID when the Kings take on the Coyotes. MORE >>

Thu, Feb 16, 2012.  MORE >>

Fri, Feb 17, 2012.  Star point guard Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns pay a visit to Pau Gasol's Lakers. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 18, 2012.  Monster Jam® is the world’s largest and most famous monster truck tour featuring the biggest names in monster trucks including Grave Digger®, Maximum Destruction®, Monster Mutt®, El Toro Loco®, Captain’s Curse® and Blue Thunder®. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 18, 2012.  Four-time NBA champion Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs bring a lot of experience to Los Angeles, facing the young but talented Chris Paul and Clippers. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 18, 2012.  This year's outstanding rookies include Paul "Tiny" Sturgess, the world's tallest pro basketball player at 7-8, Jonte "Too Tall" Hall, the shortest Globetrotter ever at 5-2, and Fatima "TNT" Maddox of Temple University, the team's first female player since 1993 and ninth female in team history.

The new Globetrotters also feature the top three finishers from the 2011 College Slam Dunk Contest, including the reigning champ Jacob "Hops" Tucker. At 5-10, Tucker sports a 50-inch vertical leap, and his YouTube videos have garnered well over four million views. Tucker joins slam dunk runner-up John "Jet" Williams of UNC-Asheville and semifinalist Darnell "Spider" Wilks of the University of Cincinnati. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 19, 2012.  This year's outstanding rookies include Paul "Tiny" Sturgess, the world's tallest pro basketball player at 7-8, Jonte "Too Tall" Hall, the shortest Globetrotter ever at 5-2, and Fatima "TNT" Maddox of Temple University, the team's first female player since 1993 and ninth female in team history.

The new Globetrotters also feature the top three finishers from the 2011 College Slam Dunk Contest, including the reigning champ Jacob "Hops" Tucker. At 5-10, Tucker sports a 50-inch vertical leap, and his YouTube videos have garnered well over four million views. Tucker joins slam dunk runner-up John "Jet" Williams of UNC-Asheville and semifinalist Darnell "Spider" Wilks of the University of Cincinnati. MORE >>

Sun, Feb 19, 2012.  Though Stanford will probably win the conference for the umpteenth time, second place is up for grabs and both schools are in the hunt. MORE >>

Mon, Feb 20, 2012.  This year's outstanding rookies include Paul "Tiny" Sturgess, the world's tallest pro basketball player at 7-8, Jonte "Too Tall" Hall, the shortest Globetrotter ever at 5-2, and Fatima "TNT" Maddox of Temple University, the team's first female player since 1993 and ninth female in team history.

The new Globetrotters also feature the top three finishers from the 2011 College Slam Dunk Contest, including the reigning champ Jacob "Hops" Tucker. At 5-10, Tucker sports a 50-inch vertical leap, and his YouTube videos have garnered well over four million views. Tucker joins slam dunk runner-up John "Jet" Williams of UNC-Asheville and semifinalist Darnell "Spider" Wilks of the University of Cincinnati. MORE >>

Mon, Feb 20, 2012.  Head coach Mike Brown and his team attempt to avenge an earlier road loss to the Blazers in Portland. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 22, 2012.  Solid scorers Danilo Gallinari and Ty Lawson lead the way for the Denver Nuggets against Chris Paul and company. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 22, 2012.  MORE >>

Thu, Feb 23, 2012.  MORE >>

Thu, Feb 23, 2012.  MORE >>

Fri, Feb 24, 2012.  MORE >>

Fri, Feb 24, 2012.  The WWE Superstars return for the "Road to Wrestlemania." Don't miss your favorite Raw Superstars in action including Kofi Kingston, Zack Ryder, Jack Swagger, Santino Marella, Primo, Epico, Alex Riley, Brodus Clay, the WWE Divas and many more plus a special appearance by Chris Jericho. Current main events include Kane and John Cena facing off in a Last Man Standing Match and Dolph Ziggler challenging CM Punk for the WWE Championship. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 25, 2012-Sun, Feb 26, 2012.  Come meet local, national and international stars. From CD Chivas USA, the Los Angeles Galaxy, or the U.S. National Team to international football stars from your favorite clubs, Soccer Nation Expo 2010 is sure to have someone you can't wait to meet. You can also attend seminars, visit exhibitors and shop the very latest in soccer fashion and technology. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  MORE >>

Tue, Feb 28, 2012.  Superstar in the making, Kevin Love and the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the new-look Clippers. MORE >>

Tue, Feb 28, 2012.  Bigfoot Lodge will be awarding trophies, Boy Scout Patches and drink tokens for winning cars and participants. Spectators are welcome to come early and vote for their favorites. Bigfoot's Knotty Pine Derby happens on the last Tuesday of every month. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 29, 2012.  Minnesota comes to Staples Center with a team packed of young stars, including center Kevin Love, Spanish point guard sensation Ricky Rubio, and forward Michael Beasley. MORE >>

Wed, Feb 29, 2012-Sat, Mar 3, 2012.  Can anyone stop Stanford's run of 30 consecutive conference championships? MORE >>

Wed, Feb 29, 2012.  MORE >>

Thu, Mar 1, 2012.  MORE >>

Thu, Mar 1, 2012.  MORE >>

Fri, Mar 2, 2012.  MORE >>

Fri, Mar 2, 2012.  Tyreke Evans, DeMarcus Cousins and the Sacramento Kings defeated the Lakers earlier this season; they are looking for another win against the purple and gold. MORE >>

Fri, Mar 2, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Mar 3, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Mar 3, 2012.  MORE >>

Sun, Mar 4, 2012.  The star-filled Miami Heat with LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh come to L.A. for one of the Lakers' most anticipated home games of the season. MORE >>

Sun, Mar 4, 2012.  MORE >>

Wed, Mar 7, 2012-Sat, Mar 10, 2012.  MORE >>

Wed, Mar 7, 2012-Sat, Mar 10, 2012.  First and second round games will be played at the Galen Center with the semifinals and final played at the Staples Center. MORE >>

Thu, Mar 8, 2012-Sat, Mar 10, 2012.  Cal Poly, CSU Fullerton, CSU Northridge, Long Beach State, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and Pacific will hit the boards to see who goes to the NCAA tournaments. MORE >>

Thu, Mar 8, 2012.  MORE >>

Fri, Mar 9, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Mar 10, 2012.  The defending MLS Cup champions start their home season vs. Real Salt Lake. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 10, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Mar 10, 2012.  These two schools have combined to win 3 of the last 6 NCAA Championships. MORE >>

Sun, Mar 11, 2012.  They start their 2012 home campaign vs. Houston. MORE >>

Sun, Mar 11, 2012.  MORE >>

Sun, Mar 11, 2012.  West meets East; the intense rivalry between Los Angeles and Boston continues in this meeting between the Lakers and Celtics, who are powered by Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. MORE >>

Mon, Mar 12, 2012.  With Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, the Boston Celtics look to silence the crowd in L.A. against the Clippers. MORE >>

Wed, Mar 14, 2012.  MORE >>

Wed, Mar 14, 2012-Sun, Mar 18, 2012.  "2500 riders. 9 parties. 0 attitude." Not only are there huge dance parties with nationally known DJs and other meet-and-greet events, but some of the best spring skiing around. MORE >>

Wed, Mar 14, 2012.  MORE >>

Wed, Mar 14, 2012.  MORE >>

Thu, Mar 15, 2012.  MORE >>

Fri, Mar 16, 2012.  Kobe Bryant and the Lakers face the Minnesota Timberwolves for the second time at home this season. MORE >>

Fri, Mar 16, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Mar 17, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Mar 17, 2012.  MORE >>

Sun, Mar 18, 2012.  MORE >>

Sun, Mar 18, 2012.  MORE >>

Sun, Mar 18, 2012.  Al Jefferson and the Utah Jazz visit Staples Center in search of a victory against the re-energized Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. MORE >>

Thu, Mar 22, 2012.  Get discounted tickets with your student ID when the Kings take on the Blues. MORE >>

Fri, Mar 23, 2012.  The Portland Blazers look to conquer Kobe and the Lakers. MORE >>

Fri, Mar 23, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Mar 24, 2012.  MORE >>

Sun, Mar 25, 2012.  Loaded with talent, The Grizzlies need a great game from Rudy Gay in order to win. MORE >>

Mon, Mar 26, 2012.  For the first time since being traded, Eric Gordon and Chris Kaman, among others, make their return to Staples Center against the team that let them go in order to acquire Chris Paul, who is now a Clipper. MORE >>

Tue, Mar 27, 2012.  Bigfoot Lodge will be awarding trophies, Boy Scout Patches and drink tokens for winning cars and participants. Spectators are welcome to come early and vote for their favorites. Bigfoot's Knotty Pine Derby happens on the last Tuesday of every month. MORE >>

Wed, Mar 28, 2012.  MORE >>

Thu, Mar 29, 2012.  MVP candidate Kevin Durant and prolific scorer Russell Westbrook, along with the rest of the Oklahoma City Thunder, invade L.A. with their uptempo and athletic game. The Thunder are one of the favorites to win the Western Conference. MORE >>

Fri, Mar 30, 2012.  MORE >>

Fri, Mar 30, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Mar 31, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Mar 31, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Mar 31, 2012.  Eric Gordon and the New Orleans Hornet visit the Los Angeles Lakers in a rare Saturday afternoon match-up. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 31, 2012.  MORE >>

Sun, Apr 1, 2012.  MORE >>

Sun, Apr 1, 2012.  New head coach Mark Jackson and the Golden State Warrios aim to shut down Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. MORE >>

Tue, Apr 3, 2012.  One of the best point guards in the game in Deron Williams comes to L.A. with the hope of helping the struggling New Jersey Nets claim a victory over the purple and gold. MORE >>

Wed, Apr 4, 2012.  Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and the Clippers play host to Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and the Lakers. MORE >>

Thu, Apr 5, 2012.  MORE >>

Fri, Apr 6, 2012.  With Yao Ming no longer with the team, the Houston Rockets are now led by Kevin Martin and Kyle Lowry. MORE >>

Fri, Apr 6, 2012-Sat, Apr 7, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Apr 7, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Apr 7, 2012.  MORE >>

Tue, Apr 10, 2012.  It's also the 50th anniversary of Dodger Stadium when L.A. takes on Pittsburgh. MORE >>

Wed, Apr 11, 2012.  Fans in attendance can receive a replica when Clayton Kershaw receives his when L.A. takes on Pittsburgh. MORE >>

Fri, Apr 13, 2012.  Despite not having superstar Carmelo Anthony, the Denver Nuggets have played very well this season; Ty Lawson leads the charge against the Lakers. MORE >>

Fri, Apr 13, 2012-Sun, Apr 15, 2012.  The fourth stop of the year for the IZOD 2011 IndyCar Series (and the only stop in SoCal). Weekend festivities include autograph sessions, concerts, the American Le Mans Series Race and a drift challenge. MORE >>

Sat, Apr 14, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Apr 14, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Apr 14, 2012.  Fans receive a Dodger Replica Stadium when L.A. takes on San Diego. MORE >>

Sat, Apr 14, 2012.  MORE >>

Sun, Apr 15, 2012.  Dirk Nowitzki and the defending champions visit the Lakers for the second time this year, hoping to avenge a three-point defeat from Jan. 16 MORE >>

Mon, Apr 16, 2012.  MORE >>

Tue, Apr 17, 2012.  Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs always play tough and solid against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers, who are just now getting their chemistry together. MORE >>

Sat, Apr 21, 2012.  MORE >>

Sun, Apr 22, 2012.  MORE >>

Sun, Apr 22, 2012.  Oklahoma City, led by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, come to town for the Lakers' regular season home finale. MORE >>

Tue, Apr 24, 2012.  Get a free Dodger sleeved blanket when L.A. takes on Atlanta. MORE >>

Tue, Apr 24, 2012.  Bigfoot Lodge will be awarding trophies, Boy Scout Patches and drink tokens for winning cars and participants. Spectators are welcome to come early and vote for their favorites. Bigfoot's Knotty Pine Derby happens on the last Tuesday of every month. MORE >>

Sat, Apr 28, 2012.  Get a free bobblehead of Don Drysdale and Maury Wills when The Nationals come to town. MORE >>

Sat, Apr 28, 2012.  MORE >>

Thu, May 3, 2012-Sat, May 5, 2012.  Final Four games are on Thursday while the Championship is on Saturday. Last year, Ohio State beat UC Santa Barbara in a thriller. MORE >>

Fri, May 4, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, May 5, 2012.  MORE >>

Mon, May 7, 2012.  Get a free Dodgers cooler bag when L.A. takes on San Francisco. MORE >>

Sun, May 13, 2012-Sun, May 20, 2012.  Considered America’s largest and most prestigious professional road cycling stage race, the seventh consecutive edition will travel more than 750 miles with stops in 13 cities including Los Angeles, Ontario, Palmdale and Big Bear. MORE >>

Sun, May 13, 2012.  If your mom's a Dodger fan, not only does she get a free tote but the Dodgers are having a Mother's Day Walk Around the Park too when L.A. takes on Colorado. MORE >>

Tue, May 15, 2012.  You can get a free Orel Hershiser bobblehead when L.A. takes on Arizona. MORE >>

Sat, May 19, 2012.  MORE >>

Wed, May 23, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, May 26, 2012.  MORE >>

Mon, May 28, 2012.  Save some room for some of the world-famous hot dogs when L.A. takes on Milwaukee. MORE >>

Tue, May 29, 2012.  You can get a free bobblehead of “The Infield” (Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Bill Russell, Ron Cey). MORE >>

Tue, May 29, 2012.  Bigfoot Lodge will be awarding trophies, Boy Scout Patches and drink tokens for winning cars and participants. Spectators are welcome to come early and vote for their favorites. Bigfoot's Knotty Pine Derby happens on the last Tuesday of every month. MORE >>

Mon, Jun 11, 2012.  The first 30,000 fans get a free Dodger t-shirt when L.A. takes on Anaheim. MORE >>

Tue, Jun 12, 2012.  You can get a free Mike Scioscia bobblehead when L.A. takes on Anaheim. MORE >>

Sat, Jun 16, 2012.  MORE >>

Sun, Jun 17, 2012.  Not only can your dad get a free Dodgers sports bag, he can play catch on the field too when L.A. takes on the White Sox. MORE >>

Sun, Jun 17, 2012.  MORE >>

Wed, Jun 20, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Jun 23, 2012.  MORE >>

Tue, Jun 26, 2012.  Bigfoot Lodge will be awarding trophies, Boy Scout Patches and drink tokens for winning cars and participants. Spectators are welcome to come early and vote for their favorites. Bigfoot's Knotty Pine Derby happens on the last Tuesday of every month. MORE >>

Thu, Jun 28, 2012.  You can get a free Eric Karros bobblehead when L.A. takes on the Mets. MORE >>

Thu, Jun 28, 2012-Sun, Jul 1, 2012.  The Staples Center, the Nokia Theater and the L.A. Coliseum host all the extreme sports you could ask for with Moto X, skateboarding, BMX, rally car racing and more. MORE >>

Tue, Jul 3, 2012.  The first 30,000 fans in attendance get a free cap when L.A. takes on Cincinnati. MORE >>

Wed, Jul 4, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Jul 7, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Jul 14, 2012.  Get a free bobblehead for Tommy Lasorda and Walter Alston when L.A. takes on San Diego. MORE >>

Tue, Jul 17, 2012.  The first 30,000 fans in attendance get a free Dodger beach chair when L.A. takes on Philadelphia. MORE >>

Wed, Jul 18, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Jul 21, 2012.  MORE >>

Mon, Jul 23, 2012-Sun, Jul 29, 2012.  Professional men's tennis makes its 86th straight visit to L.A. making it the longest running annual professional sporting event in Los Angeles. MORE >>

Sat, Jul 28, 2012-Sun, Aug 5, 2012.  See the world's best surfers compete at the world’s largest professional surfing competition along with skating and BMX competitions, live music and a festival village with all things surfing. MORE >>

Tue, Jul 31, 2012.  You can get a free Kirk Gibson bobblehead when L.A. takes on Arizona. MORE >>

Tue, Jul 31, 2012.  Bigfoot Lodge will be awarding trophies, Boy Scout Patches and drink tokens for winning cars and participants. Spectators are welcome to come early and vote for their favorites. Bigfoot's Knotty Pine Derby happens on the last Tuesday of every month. MORE >>

Fri, Aug 3, 2012-Sun, Aug 5, 2012.  The Hermosa Beach Pier, the Manhattan Beach Pier and Torrance Beach will host championships for lifeguarding, bodysurfing, sand soccer, running, volleyball, paddleboarding, swimming and, of course, surfing. MORE >>

Sun, Aug 5, 2012.  The first 30,000 fans in attendance get a free snapback cap when L.A. takes on the Cubs. MORE >>

Tue, Aug 7, 2012.  You can get a free Sandy Koufax bobblehead when L.A. takes on Colorado. MORE >>

Sun, Aug 12, 2012.  MORE >>

Tue, Aug 21, 2012.  You can get a free Fernando Valenzuela bobblehead when L.A. takes on the Giants. MORE >>

Sat, Aug 25, 2012.  MORE >>

Sun, Aug 26, 2012.  MORE >>

Tue, Aug 28, 2012.  Bigfoot Lodge will be awarding trophies, Boy Scout Patches and drink tokens for winning cars and participants. Spectators are welcome to come early and vote for their favorites. Bigfoot's Knotty Pine Derby happens on the last Tuesday of every month. MORE >>

Thu, Aug 30, 2012.  You can get a free Vin Scully bobblehead when Arizona comes to town. MORE >>

Sat, Sep 1, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Sep 1, 2012.  MORE >>

Mon, Sep 3, 2012.  In this economy, who doesn't like saving money on food? MORE >>

Tue, Sep 4, 2012.  The first 30,000 fans in attendance get a free Matt Kemp replica jersey when L.A. takes on San Diego. MORE >>

Sat, Sep 8, 2012.  MORE >>

Thu, Sep 13, 2012.  The first 30,000 fans in attendance get a free Dodger fleece blanket when L.A. takes on the Cardinals. MORE >>

Sat, Sep 15, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Sep 15, 2012.  MORE >>

Sun, Sep 16, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Sep 22, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Sep 22, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Sep 22, 2012.  MORE >>

Tue, Sep 25, 2012.  Bigfoot Lodge will be awarding trophies, Boy Scout Patches and drink tokens for winning cars and participants. Spectators are welcome to come early and vote for their favorites. Bigfoot's Knotty Pine Derby happens on the last Tuesday of every month. MORE >>

Sat, Sep 29, 2012.  MORE >>

Tue, Oct 2, 2012.  The second-to-last home game of the season features a Dodger giveaway TBD when the Giants come to town. MORE >>

Sat, Oct 6, 2012.  MORE >>

Sun, Oct 7, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Oct 13, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Oct 20, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Oct 20, 2012.  MORE >>

Sun, Oct 28, 2012.  MORE >>

Tue, Oct 30, 2012.  Bigfoot Lodge will be awarding trophies, Boy Scout Patches and drink tokens for winning cars and participants. Spectators are welcome to come early and vote for their favorites. Bigfoot's Knotty Pine Derby happens on the last Tuesday of every month. MORE >>

Sat, Nov 3, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Nov 3, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Nov 10, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Nov 17, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Nov 24, 2012.  MORE >>

Sat, Nov 24, 2012.  MORE >>

Tue, Nov 27, 2012.  Bigfoot Lodge will be awarding trophies, Boy Scout Patches and drink tokens for winning cars and participants. Spectators are welcome to come early and vote for their favorites. Bigfoot's Knotty Pine Derby happens on the last Tuesday of every month. MORE >>

Saturdays.  The show features armed robbery, big-wave surfing, car chases, explosions, and no less than two extended skydiving sequences. Best of all, the starring role of Keanu will be selected at random from the audience each night, with the lucky winner reading their entire script off of cue-cards. This method manages to capture the rawness of a Keanu Reeves performance even from those who generally think themselves incapable of acting. MORE >>

Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Sat, Oct 1, 2011-Sun, Feb 26, 2012.  The world premiere of a musical comedy tribute to one of the most popular television shows in history. Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel: America’s favorite foursome...live on stage and in color for the very first time. Travel back to the 1950s and the Desilu Studios to watch the “filming” of two episodes of the iconic and beloved sitcom, I Love Lucy. Enjoy vintage-style live musical commercials and be entertained by the music of the ‘Ricky Ricardo Orchestra’ live. Ba-ba-luuuuuu! Wednesday and Thursday performances begin October 26. No performances on Thursday, Nov. 24 (Thanksgiving), Dec. 21-25, Dec. 31, Jan. 1-7. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Nov 11, 2011-Sun, Feb 19, 2012.  The world premiere of a comedic true story about a single, gay man’s struggle to adopt against all odds. No one expected Johnny O'Callaghan to ever become a father. But a documentary shoot in Africa becomes a nine-month adventure during which he finds a son… and discovers himself. Six years after he adopted a three-year old orphan from Uganda, O’Callaghan brings his sometimes hair-raising and hilarious odyssey to the stage. No performances Dec. 23-Jan. 8. MORE >>

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Dec 16, 2011-Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  When an assisted living retirement home suddenly closes, among the seniors being forced to re-locate are Irving and Milly, a long-married couple; and Sylvia, a woman suffering bouts of dementia aggravated by the long absence of her now-grown son. The three seniors are more connected than they might first appear. Dark, mysterious, ugly secrets thought submerged for decades suddenly rise to the surface, uncovering a history of sex, blood and deceit. When justice demands that debts be paid and accounts settled, can love possibly survive? MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Tue, Jan 3, 2012-Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  Kathleen Turner sizzles as Molly Ivins, the brassy Texan reporter whose liberal journalism skyrocketed her to the national stage. From writing Elvis Presley’s New York Times obituary to becoming the most widely-read self-proclaimed “pain in the ass to whatever powers come to be,” Ivins, often described as a modern-day Mark Twain, made rabid fans and enemies alike with her sharp-tongued humor and unabashed political criticism. This acclaimed one-woman show captures the redheaded reporter’s indomitable character by weaving personal anecdotes with her colorful take on national politics. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Sat, Jan 7, 2012-Sun, Feb 26, 2012.  “Awake in a World That Encourages Sleep” is a dark comedy by Raymond J. Barry that explores the ever growing imbalance between the rich and poor, the complex issues of war, corporate greed and power. It was written well before the “Occupy” movement, but it delves into those same issues that is the driving force behind these protests. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Wed, Jan 11, 2012-Sun, Feb 26, 2012.  What a difference a half century makes. Or does it?

Jokes fly and hidden agendas unfold as two vastly different generations of characters tip-toe the delicate dance of social politics, pitting race against real estate at the crux of two seminal events — 50 years apart — in the same north Chicago house.

Clybourne Park, the rich and darkly satirical 2011 Pulitzer Prize and Olivier Award (London) winning comedy, is every bit provocative as it is entertaining. MORE >>

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Thu, Jan 12, 2012-Sat, Feb 18, 2012.  When Friday, November 22, 1963, comes to an end, John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States & Police Officer, J.D. Tippit, both lie dead in Dallas. Amidst the chaos that ensues, an evasive Lee Harvey Oswald is arrested & becomes the number one suspect. It is the job of Captain William Fritz to extract a confession. As evidence mounts, defiance is Oswald's only defense. Based on the bristling & explosive actual interrogation of Lee Harvey Oswald by Dallas Chief of Homicide, Captain William J. Fritz, what unfolds in OSWALD is one of the most engrossing battles ever brought to the stage, as a defiant 24 year-old, tight-lipped young man goes up against the best homicide detective the Dallas Police Department has to offer. There was no stenographer & no film or audio tapes of those interrogations, just handwritten notes by Fritz. Forty eight hours & seven minutes after the President of the United States was shot & killed, there was another shot in Dallas. That shot was for Lee Harvey Oswald. MORE >>

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Thu, Jan 12, 2012-Sun, Mar 4, 2012.  "This lively and imaginative re-invention" (LA Weekly) imagines what it might be like had the cult film “Pulp Fiction” been written by William Shakespeare. Set in Elizabethan England, Pulp Shakespeare weaves the story of a pair of murderers, their boss’s alluring wife, and a desperate knight, all brought to life by a cast of acclaimed Los Angeles Shakespearean actors. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays.  Fri, Jan 13, 2012-Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  Love. Lust. Betrayal. Murder! Zombie Joe’s Underground’s world premiere production of Vanessa Cate’s 1940’s film noir-inspired thriller, about a relentless private eye’s search for the killer of Hollywood's leading lady and the psychological web of deceit he uncovers. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Jan 13, 2012-Sun, Feb 19, 2012.  A fast-paced, intricately layered meta-theatrical work. Performance duo casebolt and smith deconstruct their creative process in an evening of brash humor, lightning-quick repartee and imaginative choreography, demonstrating what they can, can’t – and won’t – do as dancers. Speaking directly to the audience and singing while dancing, the performance is layered with pop culture references, offering a complex and hilarious glimpse into the minds and pants of the performers. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Jan 13, 2012-Sat, Feb 18, 2012.  Rabbit Hole tells the story of Becca and Howie, a married couple coping with their grief after the sudden death of their child turns their world upside down. It was recently made into a movie with Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart. MORE >>

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Sat, Jan 14, 2012-Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  In this delightfully playful comedy, newlyweds Corie and Paul negotiate their first apartment, eccentric neighbors and a meddling mother. This Neil Simon hit sparkles with lively wordplay and laughs as well as with charming characters who find joy—and true love—amid inspired lunacy. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Sat, Jan 14, 2012-Sun, Feb 5, 2012.  In these two one-act operas, spend an evening listening in on Lucy's most private conversations, starting wiht her escapades in Menotti's "The Telephone", while Ben tries to get her attention to ask her a very important question; and then during Poulenc's "The Human Voice" as she plunges into despair on the telephone with her former lover the night before he is to be married. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Thu, Jan 19, 2012-Sun, Feb 19, 2012.  Over 50 years later, A Raisin in the Sun is still every bit as potent, poignant and intrepid in this triumphant revival directed by Phylicia Rashad. A life insurance policy becomes a catalyst that will forever transform the lives of an African American family living on the south side of Chicago, as they consider buying a house in Clybourne Park. Their shared dream of a better life collides with conflicting aspirations, betrayal, and racism. This classic shines an unflinching spotlight on America's struggle to overcome its past. It pays tribute to those courageous enough to shape a future filled with an abiding faith in the fundamental decency and unlimited capacity of the human spirit. In her Los Angeles directorial debut, Phylicia Rashad (who won the 2004 Tony Award® for Best Actress for A Raisin in the Sun) brings heart, soul and a flawless cast to a production the L.A. Times says “seems more timely with each passing decade.” MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Jan 20, 2012-Sun, Mar 25, 2012.  Cirque du Soleil returns to the Santa Monica Pier under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau with its critically-acclaimed and family-friendly big top touring show, OVO. Since its world-premiere in Montreal in 2009, OVO has charmed well over 2 million spectators in more than 15 different cities in North America. Santa Monica will be the only Southern California stop for the Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) production in 2012.

OVO, meaning “egg” in Portuguese, is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. It is love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye – and the feeling is mutual.

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Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays.  Fri, Jan 20, 2012-Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  Adults need lessons too…and what easier way to learn, than by live illustration through fairy tales? This hysterical mash-up of folklore, fables and folly is presented by Emmy winning producer Elliot Shoenman and the critically acclaimed Inkwell Theater (AfterMath, Sunset Park). MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Jan 20, 2012-Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  A stirring recipe of family secrets, raspberry tarts, and video games. The May family’s daily routine helps them maintain a safe, isolated world where they can almost evade their unspeakable pain. This evening, however, their carefully balanced life may come undone. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Jan 20, 2012-Sun, Feb 5, 2012.  Alive Theatre presents an ingenious tale of two Hollywood Giants – Orson Welles and Laurence Olivier. The time is 1960; the place is a West End theatre. Legendary critic Kenneth Tynan has made a startling proposal: Welles should direct Olivier and the young Joan Plowright in Rhinoceros, Ionesco’s absurdist masterpiece. But it is the rehearsal process that brims with absurdity as titanic personalities, including Viven Leigh, wrestle the muse in this witty and incisive depiction of the drama of theatre. MORE >>

Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Jan 20, 2012-Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. This 2-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of 4), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance. MORE >>

Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Sat, Jan 21, 2012-Sun, Feb 26, 2012.  The world premiere of a gritty and savagely humorous live-on-stage action adventure that is part theater and part graphic novel. In Furious Theatre Company’s bold exploration of the way junk news and media hype thwart the best efforts of real life heroes, no good deed goes unpunished when teen illustrator Josh Jackson transforms into a superhero – only to face mortal consequences for his actions in an epic battle of good vs. evil. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Sat, Jan 21, 2012-Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  Woody Allen’s hilarious and actually rather moving comedy is about Allan Felix, film critic and recently-deserted husband, who lives in a lonely apartment and talks to his imaginary idol, Humphrey Bogart. When his friends Dick and Linda try to set him up with women, his attempts to be suave and sexy lead to a series of comic disasters – until Allan starts to fall for Linda, his best friend’s wife. Nominated for three Tony Awards, the comedy classic ran for 453 performances on Broadway. MORE >>

Sundays.  Sun, Jan 22, 2012-Sun, Feb 26, 2012.  The Limecat Family Theatre Company proudly presents their Brothers Grimm fairy-tale storytelling extravaganza about the values of tolerance, teamwork, and keeping your promises, as the Wild Sisters help Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm gather a book full of their world-famous fairy tales such as The Frog Prince, The Iron Stove, The Princess in Disguise and many others! For children of all ages. MORE >>

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Thu, Jan 26, 2012-Sun, Feb 5, 2012.  Christa Jackson and Sally Struthers star in this tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy' unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight - 27 songs in all. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays.  Fri, Jan 27, 2012-Sat, Mar 3, 2012.  A two-act play consisting of eighteen overlapping and unrelated vignettes, all staged in one elegant dining room at different time periods. In what has been described as "a seamless collection of moments," the show presents a spectrum of glimpses into the human condition: the joys, sorrows, love and comedy that accompany family life. The play's 57 characters are portrayed by just six actors. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Jan 27, 2012-Sat, Feb 11, 2012.  After a sold-out run during the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2011, Best of the Fringe Award-winner Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You! returns. Jay Alvarez's acclaimed one-man show chronicles his family's alternately harrowing and humorous escape from 1960s Cuba. Sharks captures the sultry beats of the Tropicana in the '50s, the danger of Fulgencio Batistas fall and Fidel Castro's rise to power, the uncertainty of political revolution, the longing for a better life, and the fear and excitement of the unknown. MORE >>

Fridays.  Fri, Jan 27, 2012-Fri, Feb 24, 2012.  Zombie Joe's Underground's world-premiere production of Joe Musso’s brutal story of love, lust, blood and betrayal set in New Orleans during the rampant onslaught of the apocalyptic Hurricane Katrina. Greta – a Bourbon Street stripper, desires "The Prophet" to die for his damnation of her ways, and it's only her street criminal husband – Rod, that stands in her way. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Jan 27, 2012-Sun, Feb 26, 2012.  It's just after Labor Day, and Martha's Vineyard has started emptying out, but you can still smell the suntan lotion (the expensive kind). And the expensive life is just what Simone is living these days, as personal assistant to Michaela Kell, trophy wife of an absurdly rich (and often absent) New York ad man. When Simone's older sister, a social worker from blue collar Buffalo, comes to visit, lifestyles—and worlds—collide. This keenly-observed comedy about class, family and the choices that shape who we are unfolds in real time, fast, furious and funny. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Jan 27, 2012-Sun, Feb 26, 2012.  Spanish only performances of the critically acclaimed play - a Kahlo-eidoscope of images analyzing the person behind the artist, the woman, the activist, the passionate lover, the wife and legend. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Jan 27, 2012-Sun, Feb 19, 2012.  See the 2009 Tony Award-winner for Best Play in a more intimate setting. In Yasmina Reza’s savagely caustic comedy, a playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the evening progresses and the rum flows, it quickly deteriorates into a finger-pointing, fur-flying, hilarious brawl, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Jan 27, 2012-Sun, Feb 26, 2012.  This Tony-winning Broadway musical features such musical classics as “Small World, Isn’t It?” “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Some People,” and “Let Me Entertain You.” From Seattle to New York, from Vaudeville to Burlesque, this musical journey of the ultimate stage mother and her daughters is a Broadway staple which now comes to life on the stage of the Canyon Theatre Guild. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Jan 27, 2012-Sun, Mar 4, 2012.  Four time Tony Award nominee and two-time Academy Award winning playwright Martin McDonagh's work about an idealistic and flawed young man who stumbles into the lurid world of two brothers, who are locked in an endless cycle of petty grudges. He puts his life on the line in an effort to get them to reconcile. Is there hope for the brothers…in this comedy of unexpected proportions? MORE >>

Saturdays, Sundays.  Sat, Jan 28, 2012-Sun, Feb 26, 2012.  A Little Princess, the delightful story of Sara Crewe, an intelligent, polite and creative young girl whose life is dramatically changed when her father, who is in India, dies suddenly leaving Sara a pauper. She remains as proud, unwavering and imaginative as ever, proving that anyone can be "A Little Princess." MORE >>

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Sat, Jan 28, 2012-Sun, Mar 11, 2012.  The West Coast premiere of Tanya Saracho's Chekhov-inspired play charts a Mexican family’s experience as their way of life is threatened by encroaching drug cartels and economic upheaval. Set in present-day Northern Mexico and infused with Spanish, Spanglish and Espanglés, it’s a comical and moving story about the choice between adapting to the changing world or being left behind. Directed by Cornerstone Theater Company associate artistic director Laurie Woolery. MORE >>

Saturdays.  Sat, Jan 28, 2012-Sat, Mar 3, 2012.  Welcome to “Once Upon A Murder”. The wonderful world of “Happily Ever After” has turned into “Happily Never After!” Those faerie tale telling brothers, The Grimms, are missing and presumed dead. Their mother, Mrs. Grimm, is taking matters into her own hands in this murder-mystery dinner.

The world of “make believe” and tall tales will never be the same as Mrs. Grimm “investigates” the disappearance of her two sons and uncovers a world of murder, mystery, comedy and dining in the land called “Once Upon A Time.”

Join Act Out Mystery Theatre as they spoof everyone from Cinderella, fairy godmothers, princes, Goldilocks, evil step-parents, little pigs, big bad wolves, witches, Hansel & Gretel to classic sitcom characters. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays.  Fri, Feb 3, 2012-Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  This drama, by award winning writer Kenneth Lonergan, is about a luckless young security guard who is drawn into a local murder investigation. Loyalties are strained to the breaking point, as Jeff's tightly wound supervisor is called to bear witness against his troubled brother, and an attractive rookie cop finds she must stand up to her seasoned partner, truth becomes elusive and justice proves costly. MORE >>

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Feb 3, 2012-Sun, Feb 19, 2012.  Twelve unique plays that provide a glimpse of "Black Love." Selected from over 150 nationwide submissions, from a diverse group of playwrights who range in age, ethnicity, and gender, the plays embody the theme of this year's festival "The Black Experience: Part 2 - LOVE." The ten-minute festival features an ensemble cast of thirty actors in plays, both comedies and dramas, that explore love in all of its incarnations through race, relationships, family, sexuality, and the history of blacks in America. MORE >>

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Today-Sun, Mar 18, 2012.  Wealthy Susu Ziegler has purchased an exclusive Manhattan raw space apartment overlooking the Hudson. She hopes to have her architect husband design this tricky space, but with their marriage virtually on the rocks, she forces him to compete against a younger, hotshot architect. This sexy, funny tale is told in a heightened theatrical style, compressing and playing with time and space and ultimately examines what makes marriages work. Or not work. Starring three-time Emmy Award winner Michael E. Knight (All My Children) and Robin Riker (The Bold and the Beautiful). MORE >>

Sundays.  Sun, Feb 5, 2012-Sun, Mar 25, 2012.  Before Bradley Manning, there was Daniel Ellsberg. The World Premiere of J-Powers’s Pentagon Papers dramatizes the actual secret history of America's involvement in Vietnam based on the recently released transcripts. Performed by a cast of young actors, the production aims to inspire a new generation of Americans to demand honesty and transparency from leaders. “The truth will set you free,” said Daniel Ellsberg, who risked everything, including his freedom, to expose this classified information. For the first time on stage, the hidden history of the Vietnam War that destroyed more than one president is dramatized. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Tue, Feb 7, 2012-Sat, Feb 25, 2012.  A smash hit in the heart of the Broadway, where it played for a more than a year and a half, A Jew Grows in Brooklyn is an “engaging, poignant and hilarious” (Palm Beach Post) comedy musical about the search for identity and meaning. The highly acclaimed show chronicles the life of Jake Ehrenreich; a uniquely talented American born child of Holocaust survivors. From the streets of Brooklyn and struggle with his family’s past, to the laughter and rebirth of Catskills summers, to his mother and sisters heartbreaking early Alzheimers disease, this “tour de force performance” (Las Vegas Journal Review) is “a delightful journey that speaks to anyone hoping to live out the American Dream" (ABC TV).

Attendees can have a tree planted in their honor in Israel. This partnership will kick off at the Wednesday, February 8 at the 8 pm performance, with a reception afterwards including a question and answer session with Ehrenreich. When patrons purchase a pair of tickets with Code JNF to any performance, a tree will be planted, and a certificate sent. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Tue, Feb 7, 2012-Sun, Mar 18, 2012.  Bill Pullman, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Glenn Headly and Bess Rous star in this eerie offering by Pulitzer Prize winner Beth Henley and directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls. Be transported to a seedy motel in Jackson, Mississippi circa 1964. You go to The Jacksonian Cottages to bury your secrets, making the motel an unsettling world where the subversive becomes commonplace and the passage of time becomes hauntingly unpredictable. Revolving around the night of a murder, The Jacksonian is a surreal trip that is rife with disturbingly dark humor. As this salacious tale’s mysterious events unfold, both characters and audience find themselves on a road that ultimately leads to a dead end. MORE >>

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Thu, Feb 9, 2012-Sun, Feb 26, 2012.  The story is about a poor, young man who travels to the big city in search of his fortune and love. In a series of comedic accidents he becomes the reluctant leader of the local mafia. He leads a group of gangsters on a roller coaster ride adventure as he tries to repay a debt to an old woman that saved his life. The story also centers around the woman he falls in love with. She tries to inspire him to do the noble things - much unlike a gangster. This results in one hilarious event after the other until it reaches its ending comic crescendo. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays.  Fri, Feb 10, 2012-Sat, Mar 3, 2012.  John C. Reilly directs the West Coast premiere of writer/performer Evan Brenner’s critically acclaimed one-man play, which enacts the extraordinary life of the Buddha entirely from the original texts. It's no dry tale – the Buddha's life stands among the great archetypal adventure stories. Framed in a most unusual and personal context, Evan Brenner brings selections from these texts to the stage, unchanged, to enact the extraordinary life of the man from start to finish. It’s an epic story of personal struggle, supreme enlightenment and horrific tragedy. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Feb 10, 2012-Sun, Apr 8, 2012.  With the kids away at camp, three married couples get together for an evening of relaxation and laughs. But as the liquor flows, games are played, secrets are revealed, trust is tested, boundaries are broken and reality gets swapped for fantasy. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Feb 10, 2012-Sun, Feb 26, 2012.  In this enchanting new play based on an award-winning classic of children's literature, Arrietty lives a quiet life with her parents in a warm and cozy home. But, like any fourteen-year-old girl, she longs for the big wide world. And that world is really enormous for Arrietty because she's only four inches tall, and home is beneath the floorboards with scary "human beans" living just above. One day she's allowed to go above to "borrow" a few necessities and meets a human boy. But when he accidentally reveals their hiding place, her little family has to flee to the great outdoors, where she sees her first sunrise, gets surprised by a crow and spends the night in a shoe. Arrietty's adventure has begun! MORE >>

Sun, Feb 12, 2012.  Travelling Light imagines the birth of silent film in a remote Eastern European village at the turn of the century. Motl Mendl, who’s entranced by the flickering silent images on his father’s cinematograph, makes this small Jewish community his camera’s focus. Bankrolled by Jacob, the ebullient local timber merchant, and inspired by Anna, the girl sent to help him make moving pictures of their village, he stumbles on a revolutionary way of story-telling. Forty years on, Motl – now a famed American film director – looks back on his early life and confronts the cost of fulfilling his dreams. Nicholas Wright’s new play is a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood’s golden age, and stars Tony and Olivier award winner, Antony Sher. MORE >>

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Thu, Feb 16, 2012-Sun, Mar 11, 2012.  In this comedy classic (George Bernard Shaw’s personal favorite) he tells the story of Candida, a vivacious woman faced with a choice between the two men in her life. Candida is married to the popular pastor with Socialist leanings, Reverend James Morell. When the young poet Eugene Marchbanks enters their home an ardent romantic triangle unfolds revealing questions of love, loyalty, and what constitutes a conventional marriage. A delicious blend of passion, politics, laughter and wit are explored in this spirited romantic comedy. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Feb 17, 2012-Sun, Mar 18, 2012.  Arthur Miller’s gripping tale of corporate greed versus social responsibility remains as electrifying today as when first presented in 1947, but producer Joseph Stern and director Cameron Watson have upped the ante, presenting this non- traditionally cast version as part of a trilogy examining race in America. In All My Sons, Joe Keller and Herbert Deever, partners in a machine shop during World War II, knowingly turned out defective airplane parts that caused the deaths of many men. Now, the past has come back to haunt their families. MORE >>

Fri, Feb 17, 2012-Sun, Feb 19, 2012.  A physical, musical and emotional journey, as four clowns – one sad, one mischievous, one angry and one nervous – get together to lament and reminisce about their past. Winner of the Best Physical Theater Award at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 18, 2012.  Grab a drink and settle in for a bold new blend of alternative theatre, comedy, dance, music and interdisciplinary collaborations as some of SoCal’s most interesting artists serve up unforgettable theatrical delights in 10-minute increments. MORE >>

Sat, Feb 18, 2012-Mon, Feb 20, 2012.  Zombie Joe’s Underground's 11th annual festival of four all-new 15-minute plays, written, directed and performed just 50 hours before performance opening. These are full productions featuring live music, costumes, sound and lighting design. MORE >>

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Thu, Feb 23, 2012-Sun, Apr 15, 2012.  Andrew J. Traister directs the fully double-cast production of Anton Chekhov’s tragicomedy about life, love and the reckless pursuit of happiness. Set on a country estate by a lake in 19th century Russia, the idyllic locale belies the turbulent passions of its inhabitants. When the famed but aging actress Irina Arkádina returns home with her younger lover, she finds a household overflowing with creativity, fantasies of fame, jealousy and unrequited love. MORE >>

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Sat, Feb 25, 2012-Sun, Mar 25, 2012.  In this adaptation of Chekhov’s story, Ward 6 asks the question: Who draws the line between sanity and insanity? In this new work of visceral, movement-based storytelling, a complacent doctor's world view is upended when he befriends a philosophizing madman in a remote and neglected metal hospital. Chekhov’s investigation of people in positions of power and those they hold captive ignites with intense physicality fused with ironic humor, dance and song. MORE >>

Tue, Feb 28, 2012-Sun, Mar 4, 2012.  The winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical is lovingly ripped off from the film classic “Monty Python and The Holy Grail.” MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Sun, Mar 11, 2012-Sun, Apr 1, 2012.  In this OBIE award-winning play, Jonathan Waxman is the art scene's new visionary, with a waiting list to buy paintings he has yet to paint. In London for his first European show, Waxman is under the gun. He could be spurned, causing the American art world to re-evaluate his work. Or he could be further lionized, causing more demand and greater expectations. Either way, something is missing. On impulse, he escapes to the country to search for the woman who was his first love and early inspiration and maybe to get back in touch with the past—and those feelings that made him an artist in the first place. MORE >>

Tue, Mar 20, 2012-Sun, Mar 25, 2012.  In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker — and in LA's most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the ‘80s. MORE >>

Sat, Mar 24, 2012.  The popular stage production of the 1950 Mexican drama, considered a masterpiece of the Rumberas film. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Tue, Mar 27, 2012-Sun, Apr 8, 2012.  If you want to be a Dancing Queen (or king), don't send out an S.O.S. when you can Take a Chance on the popular ABBA homage live. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, Mar 30, 2012-Sun, Apr 29, 2012.  Things aren't going so well for Joey Colletti, one of the biggest seafood importers in the East. He got into a little trouble with his company and landed in a minimum security prison. To add to his woes, after 30 years, the son Joey never knew wants to meet him. In prison? Maybe his brother Kevin can put the kid off for nine months—until Joey gets out. But Kevin has a couple of problems of his own. Set in the Down the Lake section of Boston, where the jargon is all their own, and so is the bombast, this tender—and funny—play is all about family, loyalty and love. MORE >>

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Sat, Mar 31, 2012-Sun, May 6, 2012.  Set in Hungry in 1944, Lucy Deutsch, at the age of 14, is removed with her family from their home and placed in a ghetto, from where they are sent to Auschwitz. She is the only member of her family to survive. Enduring her ordeal through determination, strength, bull-headedness, and a child’s fearless innocence she comes of age when, coming home after Auschwitz, she realizes she is no longer a child and cannot play with her friends any more. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Thu, Apr 12, 2012-Sat, Jun 2, 2012.  See for yourself why it won ten 2009 Tony Awards® including Best Musical. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Sun, Apr 15, 2012-Sun, May 6, 2012.  Just as she struggles to find her own way in love, Monica accidentally makes a startling discovery about her mother, which throws her whole life into question. Looking for answers, she soon uncovers a labyrinth of secrets that involve her mother, her father and a stranger who connects them all. Stunningly beautiful songs fill this powerful drama that examines the many faces of love—from innocent to forbidden—by two brilliant artists, working together for the first time. MORE >>

Daily.  Thu, May 10, 2012-Sun, May 27, 2012.  Featured twice in New York City Opera’s VOX showcase of new American opera, Crescent City tells a fantastical tale of a mythical city destroyed by one hurricane and the voodoo priestess determined to save it.

The world premiere of The Industry’s production takes place in an industrial space and immerses the audience in a 360-degree landscape comprised of visual artists’ responses to the six chief locations of the opera.

The space remains open during the day for visitors to view the installations for free, while at night the pieces are transformed as the unique visual site of the performance. MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, May 11, 2012-Sun, Jun 10, 2012.  Cheering audiences rose to their feet and critics throughout the Southland spun superlatives as the curtain fell on Fences, but that was only the beginning for SCR and August Wilson. Now it's the 1970s, and urban renewal threatens a storefront station, where the drivers of gypsy cabs (known as jitneys) share their funny stories about the day's fares and meddle in each other's lives. Cronies drop in, fights break out, a son faces his father after 20 years in prison, lovers make up, and just as we get to know them, Wilson asks us to look again. MORE >>

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Fri, May 25, 2012-Sun, Jun 10, 2012.  Jane is an ordinary suburban girl, complete with a really nice mom and a bratty little brother. But Jane is on the verge of some big changes. Middle school is looming, and that's both exciting and a little scary. And yet nothing compares with the jolt she gets when she wakes up one morning to discover she has acquired spots, furry ears and a tail! Not only that, but her neighborhood seems to be turning into a jungle! This delightfully inventive new musical takes a wild and wonderful approach to everything kids have to go through before they're truly "grown up." MORE >>

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.  Tue, Jun 5, 2012-Sun, Jun 17, 2012.  This macabre new musical comedy was created by Jersey Boys authors Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, Drama Desk-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party), choreographer Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and Olivier Award-winning director/designers Phelim McDermott & Julian Crouch (Shockheaded Peter) with creative consultation by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks. MORE >>