AFRICAN MARKETPLACE & CULTURAL FAIRE
Rancho Cienega Park
http://www.africanmarketplace.org/
On 7 stages, this 3 weekend festival will feature art, music and food from many different African cultures around the world. Also Aug. 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

SETH & ED’S PUPPET SHOW
Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
5919 Franklin Ave., Hollywood
http://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com/shows/1341
Ed Helms of The Office and Seth Morris of Curb Your Enthusiasm, joined by celebrity guests, host a live talk show with puppets. 10 p.m. $8

VANS WARPED TOUR ‘08
Home Depot Center
http://www.warpedtour.com/warpedtour/index.asp
One of the hottest tours of the year hits L.A.! Featuring Angels and Airwaves, Rise Against and many more. 11 a.m. $30.25.

HEAD TRIPS
Museum of African-American Art
Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw Mall, Macy’s 3rd Level
4005 Crenshaw Blvd.
Actor Samuel L. Jackson will introduce a new art exhibition by motion picture hairstylist Robert L. Stevenson; will also feature a 40-year photo retrospective of his career and an exhibit of his wig creations from such films as Flashdance, Coming to America and The Color Purple. 2 p.m. Runs through Oct. 31.

COMIC BOOK & SCI-FI CONVENTION
Shrine Auditorium
700 W. 32nd St., Downtown
http://www.comicbookscifi.com/
Everything from Dark Knight and Clone Wars posters to industry icons like Mike Mayhew, Marvel Comic artist for X-Men Origin: Jean Grey. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $8.

SIP & SWIRL MONDAYS
Vinoteque
4437 Sepulveda, Culver City
http://www.vinotequela.com/
Everything you wanted to know about wine, but were afraid to ask. 5 wines are paired with complementary Euro-cuisine. 7-9 p.m. $40. Reservations required.