What's Happening in Los Angeles
Friday, August 28
Tours
Fright Night
Greystone Mansion
905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills map
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $15
In 1928, Ned Doheny and Hugh Plunkett were killed in a murder-suicide and the mansion has been haunted ever since. Take a tour of the mansion and make s'mores on the campfire as you hear the legendary ghost stories of Greystone.
TV
Gleek Tour
Hot Topic Hollywood
6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: 3:00 pm-6:00 pm
Cost: Free
The cast of the new fall comedy "Glee" will sign autographs, hold Q&A sessions and give fans a sneak peek at the new season of "Glee."
Restaurants
Happy Hour at Oak Fire Pizzeria
Oak Fire Pizzeria West Hollywood
829 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood map
Time: 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
Cost: Check website for prices
You can go out without breaking the bank with 50% off appetizers, pizza and most alcohol. Check out their weekend deals too and their new location in Sherman Oaks.
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Sports
L.A. Kings Hockey Fest '09
Nokia Plaza at LA Live!
800 W. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles map
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Check website for prices
All 2009-10 Kings players, alumni, coaches, front office staff and more will host autograph sessions, panel discussions and Q&As. There will also be memorabilia displays, a Kings garage sale, live music, an EA game lounge and more.
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Sports
Mountain High Season Pass Party
Vans Skate Park
20 City Blvd. W # A2, Orange map
Time: 4:00 pm-10:00 pm
Cost: Free
Buy your 2009-10 season pass early and get 2 free 8 hour tickets plus meet Marc Frank Montoya, Louie Vito, Cory Cronk, the Technine Team & Miss Mountain High. And there will be music from DJ Edpisode, a vendor village and free food from Wahoo's for the first 300 people.
Film
Office Space
Nuart Theatre
11272 Santa Monica, Los Angeles map
Time: 11:59 pm
Cost: $10.50
In case you didn't get the memo, it's time to show some flair and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the iconic worker-drone comedy.
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Restaurants
Palomino Happy Hour
Palomino
10877 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: 4 – 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close
Cost: Check website for prices
$4 select wines, beers and drinks plus great appetizer specials too! Or get a 3 course meal for only $25 every day from 5 – 6 p.m.
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Comedy
Shaquille O’Neal All-Star Comedy Jam
Club Nokia
800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: 9:00 pm
Cost: Tix start @ $30
Though this comedy series only started earlier this year, it's taking the country by storm. Rickey Smiley, Kevin Hart, Aries Spears & De Ray Davis are scheduled to appear.
Saturday, August 29
Art
"Brothers & Sisters" Art Exhibition
Gallery 800
5108 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood map
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Free
On display will be personal artwork of 40 of the cast and crew members of ABC’s hit series. In addition to their exhibited artwork, ther...more
Sports
Derby Dolls Season Opener
Doll Factory
1910 W. Temple St. , Los Angeles map
Time: Doors open at 6 pm
Cost: $17 online, $20 at the door
The Fight Crew and the rookie team, the Varsity Brawlers start off the new season. With live music from the Shakers, Vendor Village, featuring art,...more
Festivals
Long Beach Funk Festival
Time: 12:00 pm-Midnight
Cost: Free
There hasn't been a funk festival in SoCal since the 1970s, so here's your opportunity to see some of the best funk musicians around, including mem...more
Film
The Room
Laemmle's Noho 7
5240 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood map
Time: 11:59 pm
Cost: $10, $8.50 w/ student ID
In the tradition of Rocky Horror and Showgirls, this black comedy is becoming an L.A. cult fave. Every last Saturday of the month.
Sunday, August 30
Comedy
Caliente Comedy
Jon Lovitz Comedy Club
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City map
Time: 8:30 pm
Cost: $15
The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club turns up the heat with a sizzling line-up of Latino comedians. Featured comedians include Richard Villa, DJ Cooch and more!
Music
Michael Jackson Tribute Night
Room 5 Lounge
143 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles map
Time: 8:00 pm
Cost: Tix start @ $6
LA’s best up-and-coming artists will be contributing their versions of Michael Jackson songs all night long.
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Festivals
OC Beer Fest
Irvine Lake
4621 Santiago Canyon Rd., Silverado map
Time: 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Cost: $40
The event will highlight Orange County's top breweries, as well as over 60 other domestic and international brands. The OC beer festival will take pla... more
Tuesday, September 1
Music
John Legend
Greek Theatre
2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles map
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: Tix start @ $41
I have to put one show in here this week that’s not completely a serious-business-kind-of-a-downer one. Though some of his best songs are admittedly h... more
Thursday, September 3
Film
Cinecon
Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Check website for prices
A 5 day celebration of the movies, from rare silent & early sound features to unusual films that are rarely given public screenings.
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Sunday, August 28
Workshops
Writers Faire
UCLA
405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles map
Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Cost: Free
This festive day features 24 free mini-classes and panel discussions in creative writing and screenwriting, hosted by fall Writers' Program instructors. Students get free writing instruction, chat with instructors, register for most fall courses at a 10 percent discount, learn more about the Writers' Program, discuss goals with advisors, and visit with graduate writing programs, community and professional organizations, and writing-allied businesses.
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Monday, January 30
Comedy
All About Walken: The Impersonators of Christopher Walken
Dragonfly
6510 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: 8:00 pm
Cost: $15
From his Oscar winning performance in The Deer Hunter to his classic "More Cowbell" sketch on Saturday Night Live to his memorable scene in Pulp Fiction, he's always managed to be a part of the cultural zeitgeist and this comedic homage celebrates his ouevre.
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