What's Happening in Los Angeles
Friday, May 15
Clubs
89.9 KCRW Presents Van Hunt Record Release Show
Zanzibar
1301 5th St., Santa Monica map
Time: 8:00 pm
Cost: $15 advance, $18 at the door
KCRW will use the intimate confines of the Zanzibar to house Van Hunt’s record release show. For those unfamiliar with Van Hunt’s work, it can be best described as neo-soul with a hint of funk. With KCRW’s very own Anthony Valadez manning the tables, you can expect a night filled with smooth groves, good vibes and memorable melodies. - Jason Kordich
Clubs
Firecracker
Grand Star Jazz Club
943 Broadway, Los Angeles map
Time: 9:30 pm-2:00 am
Cost: Check website for prices
Jason Stewart, better known as Them Jeans, will be bringing his genre-defying mix of electro, rock, disco, hip-hop, house and any other genre he can get his eager hands on. $2 drink specials before 11. 21+. - Jason Kordich
Saturday, May 16
Sports
2009 Adidas Track Classic
Home Depot Center
18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson map
Time: 4:00 pm
Cost: $10-$40
The Adidas Track Classic returns to the Home Depot Center. Among the marquee athletes headlining this year’s meet: three-time Olympic medalist Allyson Felix; 2004 Olympic 400m Champion Jeremy Wariner; and Veronica Campbell-Brown, Jamaica’s sprint queen.
Bars/Clubs
Bangers & Mash
La Cita
336 S. Hill Street, Los Angeles map
Time: 9:00 pm-2:00 am
Cost: $5 cover
New Saturday night hip hop, electro & 80’s party invades downtown with resident DJs Son of Boy and T-Fal. Cool yourself off with all the dancing with drink specials. Yes, drink specials on Saturday night!
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Sports
California Women's Flat Track Roller Derby
Toyota Sports Center
555 N. Nash Street, El Segundo map
Time: Sat. at noon and Sun. at 6 pm
Cost: $20
Roller Derby leagues from Northern and Southern California will converge for a weekend tournament to compete for the title of California Champion.
Film
Danse Macabre
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
This program features a compilation of short films focusing on the occult, sorcery, and the macabre, with works ranging from the silent era through the 1960s.
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Concerts
Doves
The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: 8:00 pm
Cost: $29.50 advance; $35 at the door
I wish I had an accurate gauge for Doves’ success back in the U.K., because I’m not sure if they ever quite got due respect here in the States. Their MySpace only features one-minute clips of their songs, which is usually code for, “We’re a big deal. We (our label) don’t give away anything for free. This will inspire you to buy the album.” Which is fine in theory if your demographic is the adult contemporary crowd that hasn’t taken to the ’Space yet and actually buys hard copies of albums, but … that would defeat the purpose of putting. Them. On. The. MySpace. Regardless, I think my intent was originally to say I still have some fondness for Doves in my heart. Or something. - Brian Overly
College
Gnomon School of Visual Effects Open House
Gnomon School of Visual Effects
1015 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Cost: Free
Do you want a career that will allow you to be creative, gainfully employed and offer you the opportunity to advance in the entertainment industry, ultimately providing you with financial security and stability? In art, specifically art in the entertainment industries, it has little to do with a degree and more so with your talent. See if Gnomon's 1 year program is right for you!
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Dance
La Sylphide
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach map
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $15-$95
La Sylphide is set in a fantastical Scottish surround, this two-act tour de force has all the elements of compelling Romantic storytelling: unrequited love, betrayal, flying sylphs, witches and magic. This is LAB’s first full-length ballet since its original production of The Nutcracker, and represents the next milestone in the growth and artistic breadth of Los Angeles Ballet.
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Concerts
Latin Jazz Festival
Greek Theatre
2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles map
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: Tix start at $55.
The one night only event will bring together an assortment of award winning artists who have played a significant role in the development and popularization of Latin Jazz.
Festivals
WorldFest
Woodley Park
6350 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys map
Time: 10:30 am-7:00 pm
Cost: $7
WorldFest is a solar-powered celebration of music, humanity and the environment featuring live music, speakers, a beer & wine garden and food court, including vegan options.
Sunday, May 17
Charity
8th Annual Nuts for Mutts Dog Show and Pet Fair
Pierce College
6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills map
Time: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Cost: $10. $8 for students/$5 for dogs.
Highlights include a dog show with celebrity judges, pet adoptions, vendors, food, live music and more, all benefiting New Leash on Life. Emceed by Debra Wilson of MadTV.
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Wednesday, May 20
Charity
Rock to Raise Awareness
Key Club
9039 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood map
Time: 8:00 pm-Midnight
Cost: $10
The Surfrider Foundation and Emergen-C will host their inaugural BLUE Note Karaoke Experience - a unique and exciting way to raise awareness and support for the need to protect and promote clean, healthy coastal water.
Saturday, October 16
Art
Beverly Hills Art Show
Beverly Gardens Park
Santa Monica Blvd. and Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills map
Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Beverly Hills showcases its artistic side by welcoming over 250 artists from around the world showcase their work in painting, sculpture, watercolor, photography, mixed media, ceramics, jewelry, drawings and printmaking before thousands of enthusiasts and art collectors.
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Thursday, October 6
Concerts
Kevin Devine
Troubadour
9081 Santa Monica, West Hollywood map
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Check website for prices
Kevin Devine: The single man who wrote the album Brand New should have written. The Brooklyn native singer-songwriter employs precious few instruments for maximum emotive impact in each of his songs, told with a lyrical intelligence that doesn’t shy away from dishing out real talk either. With his signature shaky-voiced vulnerability, Devine can make even the biggest venues feel small and intimate. Although, having him actually play a small and intimate venue like the Troubadour takes things to a whole new level in terms of how much of an experience he’ll give you. - Brien Overly
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