What's Happening in Los Angeles
Friday, June 5
Dance
Ballet Hispanico
Ahmanson Theatre 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles map
Time: Fri. & Sat. @ 7:30 pm, Sunday @ 2 pm
Cost: Tix start @ $25.
A production that fuses ballet, modern and Latin dance forms into a spirited representation of contemporary Latino culture.
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Music
Bobo Meets Rhettmatic
Fat Beats 7600 Melrose Ave # J, Los Angeles map
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
It’s always great to see artists who have been in the game as long as Bobo (Cypress Hill) and Rhettm... more
Parties
Season Finale of First Fridays
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: 5:30 pm-10:00 pm
Cost: $9
The popular discussion and live music series concludes June 5, featuring historian of science and bestselling author Dr. Michael Shermer, and performances by Z-Trip and Dam Funk.
Comedy
The Hills: A Staged Reading
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 5919 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles map
Time: 8:00 pm
Cost: $8
You've seen Shakespeare. You've heard Mozart. Now, experience the work of the greatest geniuses of O... more
Saturday, June 6
Film
Kathryn Bigelow Double Feature
Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $10; $8 w/ student ID
The native California director introduces 2 of her star-studded cult classics, Near Dark (Adrian Pasdar, Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen) and Strange Days (Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, Juliette Lewis).
Sports
L.A. Sparks Home Opener
Staples Center 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles map
Time: 11:30 am
Cost: Tix start @ $10
Get your summer basketball fix as Candace Parker, Lisa Leslie and the crew take on the defending WNBA champs, the Detroit Shock.
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Festivals
LA Acoustic Music Festival
Santa Monica Pier 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica map
Time: 12:00 pm-10:00 pm
Cost: $75-$130
The two-day celebration of acoustic music — which takes place during the Pier’s 100th...more
Festivals
LA WineFest 2009
Raleigh Studios 5300 Melrose, Los Angeles map
Time: 2:00 pm-6:00 pm
Cost: Tix start @ $55.
Everything you wanted to know about wine with demonstrations, seminars, food and many exhibitors featuring over 500 kinds of wine.
Sunday, June 7
Festivals
12th Annual SoRo Community Festival
Time: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Located at S. Robertson between Cattaraugus & Beverlywood, the Festival will include ethnic, vegetarian and kosher foods, a live music stage and lots of exciting artist and vendor booths.
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Charity
Indulge for the Arts
Porto’s Bakery 315 North Brand Blvd., Glendale map
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $50
The biggest fundraiser of the year for the Glendale Arts features hors d’oeurves, desserts, a coffee bar, a variety of wines, music by local artists and a unique silent auction and restaurant raffle.
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Monday, June 8
Film
The End of the Line Screening
UCLA Institute of the Environment La Kretz Hall, Los Angeles map
Time: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Cost: Free
The film, narrated by Ted Danson, follows investigative reporter Charles Clover, author of the bo...more
Tuesday, June 9
Bars
Taste of Tuesday
Viceroy 1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica map
Time: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Cost: Check website for prices
With a “Latin” theme all month long, Casa Noble takes center stage, inviting guests to indulge in a ... more
Book Signing
The Last Aloha
Borders Century City 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City map
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
Releasing in celebration of Hawaii’s 50th Anniversary, The Last Aloha by Gaellen Quinn tells the whole story of Hawaii’s rich history: from monarchy to annexation. Featuring Hawaiian dancers!
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Thursday, June 11
Music
The Drop: Mandy Moore
Grammy Museum 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: 8:00 pm
Cost: $14.95
Be among the first to hear singer-songwriter Mandy Moore discuss and perform selections from her new... more
Parties
Writers’ Program Publication Party
Skirball Center 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: 7:00 pm-9:30 pm
Cost: Free
Join them for spirited readings, book signings, refreshments, and the opportunity to meet fellow writers. Featured readers are Writers’ Program instructors reading from works published in the past year.
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Friday, May 7
Art
Los Feliz Artwalk
Time: 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
Cost: Free
The first Friday of the month brings together Los Feliz artists, galleries, studios and art lovers to support the arts.
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