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| FRIDAY, JUNE 27 |
THE HIGH
Comedy Sportz Theatre
733 N. Seward St., Hollywood
http://www.comedysportzla.com/
This hilarious, totally improvised teen spoof is part The Hills, part The O.C., part Gossip Girl. Fridays at 10:30 p.m. $10.
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| SATURDAY, JUNE 28 |
MOVIES THAT MATTER: THE WRECKING CREW
California Plaza
300 S. Grand Ave., Downtown
http://www.grandperformances.org/
Learn about the musicians behind the sound of The Beach Boys, The Monkees and more. You may not have heard of them, but you have heard their sound. 8 p.m. FREE.
VENICE ECO-FEST
Windward Ave. & Venice Beach
http://www.earthdayla.org/
Enjoy a “green” day at the beach with music, art, food and over 100 exhibits. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. FREE.
BATTLE OF THE BANK
The Doll Factory
1910 Temple St., Filipinotown
http://derbydolls.com/la/index.html
The country's best skaters invade L.A. for this two day tournament. Besides showcasing the top roller derby stars in the U.S., there will also be live music, tarot card readings, local vendors and more. Check website for details.
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| SUNDAY, JUNE 29 |
FESTIVAL OF IDEAS
UCLA
http://www.nextbook.org/festivals/la2008.html
This year's theme is Jewish Geography and the panel of speakers includes photographer Julius Shulman, architect Peter Eisenman, graphic novelist Ben Katchor and Andy Lipkis of TreePeople. 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. $15. $10 for students.
CAPOEIRA BATUQUE BATIZADO
Lula Washington Dance Theatre
3773 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles
http://www.CapoeiraBatuque.org/
Celebrate the Afro-Brazilian art form of Capoeira, which includes a performance of Samba, Maculelê, Candomblé, & Capoeira, special workshops, and a batizado ceremony. 1 p.m. $10
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| MONDAY, JUNE 30 |
LIQUID LANDSCAPES
The Watercourt @ California Plaza
300 S. Grand Ave., Downtown
http://www.koplowitzprojects.com/taskforce_la_project.html
TaskForce presents hour-long ambient installations of structured improvisational dance and music echoing the rhythms and sculptural design of this public water court. Noon & 5 p.m. FREE. |
| TUESDAY, JULY 1 |
TAKE THE PAIN OUT OF THE PUMP
Commerce Casino
http://www.commercecasino.com/
Six times during each Monday through Thursday in July, the casino floor managers will drop a $50 gas card into the pot at random poker tables around the property. Whoever wins the pot will get an extra $50 bonus.
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| WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 |
WANNABE WICKED
Universal Citywalk
http://www.citywalkhollywood.com/Wicked
If you’ve seen the musical and wanted to be a part of it, here’s your chance to sing your way to a walk-on role. Check website for info. 9 p.m. $10 processing fee. Free to watch.
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| THURSDAY, JULY 3 |
FREE L.A. SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Levitt Pavilion, MacArthur Park
http://www.levittla.org/en/home.html
Tonight is the first night in a series of free concerts running all summer long. Tonight features reggaeton and punta, but every concert is different. Check website for details. 6 p.m.
ANIME EXPO 2008
L.A. Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa, Downtown
http://www.anime-expo.org/
The nation’s largest 24 Hour anime/manga convention will feature industry giants from the U.S. and Japan, concerts, screenings, an arcade and hundreds of exhibits. Tix start at $25. Check website for details. Runs through Sunday.
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