What's Happening in Los Angeles
Friday, June 26
Music
Chuck Ragan
Knitting Factory 7021 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: 9:00 pm
Cost: $10
Years and years ago, when I was but a fledgling music writer watching Hot Water Music thrash and screech and shred on stage, I never thought that all ... more
Concerts
Electric Daisy Carnival
Los Angeles Coliseum 3939 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles map
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Tix start at $55
The 13th annual festival has expanded to 2 nights this year. Featured artists include Paul Oakenfold, Fat Boy Slim, The Crystal Method, Benny Benassi and many more plus vendor booths, full-size carnival rides, art installations and more.
Book Signing
Hothouse Flower And The Nine Plants of Desire
Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena map
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
Margot Berwin will discuss and sign her new summer read about plant magic, spiritual discovery abroad, and romantic fever. The movie rights have already been optioned by Julia Roberts.
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Parties
Neon Noise Dance Party
Medusa Lounge 3211 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: 9:00 pm-2:00 am
Cost: $5
Teaching the indie kids how to dance...and the club kids how to rock! 21+
Saturday, June 27
Concerts
ABBA the Music
Hollywood Bowl 2301 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles map
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: Tix start at $12
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 tribute band. The Neil Diamond tribute band Super Diamond opens.
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Concerts
Gay Men's Chorus w/ Jennifer Holliday
Alex Theatre 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale map
Time: Sat. @ 8pm and Sun. @ 3pm
Cost: $30
The Gay Men's Chorus of L.A. will be singing show tunes with the original Dreamgirl herself, Jennifer Holliday. You're gonna love 'em. The GMCLA also have a show sans Holliday, Saturday at 3 pm.
Concerts
Trailer Music Live
Broad Stage 1310 11th Street, Santa Monica map
Time: 8:00 pm
Cost: Tix start @ $30
This truly unique live concert experience will also incorporate video presentations of trailer footage from major motion pictures throughout the evening. Simultaneously, the event will marry these images with performances from an astonishing array of over 100 live musicians on stage.
Sunday, June 28
Concerts
Cursive
El Rey 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: 8:00 pm
Cost: $15
After touring in Europe, the guys are back in the states supporting their latest release, Mama I'm Swollen, which features the hit song "From The Hips", which they performed on Letterman before their overseas jaunt.
Sports
Dodger Bleacher Beach
Dodger Stadium 1000 Elysian Park Ave., Los Angeles map
Time: 1:10 pm
Cost: Tix start at $45.
See the Dodgers take on the Mariners and enjoy unlimited freshly grilled BBQ burgers and chicken, Dodger Dogs, nachos, peanuts, popcorn, watermelon and soft drinks as well as a live DJ, a private beach themed party area and a free Dodgers floppy hat.
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Film
Instant Films 26
Los Angeles Center Studios 450 South Bixel, Los Angeles map
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $15
True guerilla filmmaking where on the first evening writers write short film scripts based on random... more
Dance
Swagger
El Cid 4212 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles map
Time: 3:00 pm-9:00 pm
Cost: No cover
A very different Sunday afternoon hangout and dance party - for a gay/mixed crowd, looking for something a bit more sexy & refined. Soul, electro, indie, funk, 80's, disco, mashups courtesy of Rusty Updegraff (Beige), DJ Paul V. (Dragstrip 66, Bootie LA) and DJ Matt Cornwall. Happy hour drink prices. 21+.
Monday, June 29
Film
Diehard
ArcLight Sherman Oaks 15301 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks map
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $9-11.50
See the movie that made Bruce Willis a star on the big screen.
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Tuesday, June 30
Music
Darkest Hour
House of Blues Sunset Strip 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood map
Time: 5:30 pm
Cost: $22.50 - $27.50
Heavy metal lovers rejoice as Darkest Hour, part of the Summer Slaughter 2009 Tour, makes its L.A. stop with Necrophagist, Suffocation, Winds of Plague, Dying Fetus, Born of Osiris, Origin, Beneath the Massacre, After the Burial, Decrepit Birth.
Wednesday, July 1
Restaurants
Vin et Fromage
Maison 140 140 S. Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills map
Time: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Cost: $35
Rosé lovers, have you been feeling left out at wine tastings? Maison 140 feels your pain and will of... more
Thursday, July 2
Expos
Anime Expo
L.A. Convention Center 1201 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles map
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Check website for prices
Anime Expo® is proud to announce Ms. Kari Wahlfren as an official Guest of Honor of the nation’s largest anime and manga convention.
Music
Koffeehouse Sessions
Harvelle’s 1432 4th Street, Santa Monica map
Time: 8:00 pm
Cost: $10
A monthly musicians showcase featuring the best in emerging bands and singer/songwriters providing the Westside with best in up-and-coming acts each month. The first Thursday of the month. A portion of the proceeds will go to Donate Life America.
Tours
Zeppelin Flightseeing Tour
Long Beach Airport 4100 Donald Douglas Dr., Long Beach map
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Check website for prices
If you’ve ever wanted to ride in a blimp, this is your chance now that the San Francisco based company is in Long Beach for one week only. No zeppelin has been in L.A. since 1929.
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