What's Happening in Los Angeles
Friday, March 20
Film
Twilight DVD Midnight Release Party
Borders Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City map
Time: 10:00 pm
Cost: Free
We’re down to the last stretch before Twilight’s DVD release. Gather with fellow Twilight fans for movie clips, games and prizes before being one of the first to buy the DVD.
Saturday, March 21
Sports
NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament
Galen Center
3400 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles map
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Check website for prices
See first and second round match-ups live. First round match-ups are Virginia vs. Marist and Cal vs. Fresno State with the winners playing in the second round. Check website for details.
Expos
Off-Road Expo "Spring Break"
Pomona Fairplex
1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona map
Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Cost: $10
Spring off-road expo presented by Toyota to get you ready for all your spring off-roading plans, maybe even for spring breakin'. In addition to a showcase of vehicles, bikes, and accessories there will be live music, a bikini contest, and a tricked out truck show.
Bars
Saturday Night Live at Fred's Mexican Cafe
Fred's Mexican Café
119 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena map
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $5
Starting March 21 and continuing every Saturday Fred's is bringing in live rock bands playing KROQ style hits from the '80s on. Drink specials announced throughout the night. Only $5 cover to get in the door. Full bar, 21 & over only.
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Parties
The Fixxx
El Cid
4212 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles map
Time: 10:30 pm-2:00 am
Cost: $5 with RSVP; $10 at the door
DJs Basil VC, A.A., Houdini & Chuck Talor will provide the music for this party that also features an art show, photo booth and a raffle for free drinks and other great prizes.
Sunday, March 22
Sports
2009 ISU World Figure Skating Championships
L.A. Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles map
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Check website for prices
See the world's best compete to see who will be crowned this year's champs! The championships won't be held in the U.S. again until probably 2015, so see it live while you can.
Sports
Galaxy Home Opener vs D.C. United
Home Depot Center
18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson map
Time: 12:00 pm
Cost: Tix start at $15
The Los Angeles Galaxy experiences their home opener against visiting D.C. United at the Home Depot Center.
Charity
Tap Project
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Check website for prices
L.A. restaurants & UNICEF are fighting the global clean water crisis. For one week, participating restaurants will ask patrons to pay $1 for the tap water they normally receive for free. Donations will also be accepted via mobile phone; simply text “TAP” to UNICEF (864233) to make a $5 donation. All funds will go directly to UNICEF. For a full list of participating restaurants please visit their website.
Monday, March 23
Sports
NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament
Galen Center
3400 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles map
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Check website for prices
See first and second round match-ups live. Teams weren’t yet determined at press time. Check website for details.
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Sports
World Baseball Classic Championship Game
Dodger Stadium
1000 Elysian Park Ave., Los Angeles map
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: Tix start @ $55
The World Baseball Classic Championship Game comes to Dodger Stadium. As of press time, the final 4 teams were the U.S., Japan, Korea and Venezuela. - Marvin Vasquez
Tuesday, March 24
Film
Aliens
ArcLight Sherman Oaks
15301 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks map
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: Check website for prices
See Sigourney Weaver kick some alien ass on the big screen. 21+.
Wednesday, March 25
Music
Today’s Songs of Conscience: Ozomatli
Grammy Museum
800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: 8:00 pm
Cost: $10
USC Professor Josh Kun interviews the Grammy-winning band about their activism, politics & the power of political song. There will also be film clips and an audience Q&A.
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Thursday, March 26
Concerts
Angelique Kidjo
Bovard Auditorium, USC
3551 Trousdale Pkwy., Los Angeles map
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $25
The four-time Grammy nominee performs her creative blend of funk, salsa, jazz, rumba, pop, rock and her African roots, including songs from her newest album, Djin Djin, which recently won the 2008 Grammy for best contemporary world album.
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Restaurants
Never Ending Pizza Party
Breadbar Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City map
Time: 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
Cost: $15 for all you-can-eat-pizza and 1 soft drink
You can eat all you want of 4 of Breadbar's gourmet pizzas while DJs spin 70s classics. Each beer is $1 off with a ticket purchase. You must RSVP in advance to (310) 277-3770.
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