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August 22, 2008
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 22

DANCE DOWNTOWN
Music Center Plaza
135 N. Grand Ave., Downtown
http://musiccenter.org/cal/events/
If you like (or want to learn) to salsa and cha cha, here’s your chance. Beginner lessons at 6:30 p.m. Dancing from 7:15-10 p.m. FREE. Tango on Sept. 5 and Disco on Sept. 19.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23

WORLD BODYSURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Oceanside Pier
http://www.worldbodysurfing.org/
Summer’s almost over so here’s another reason to head to the beach. The 32nd annual championship can only be seen in person in SoCal. Also Sunday.

WORK MORE NOW
Skylight Theatre
1816 N. Vermont, Los Feliz
http://www.bhplayhouse.com/worknow.html

The Actors Network and the Beverly Hills Playhouse present this seminar for aspiring actors with presentations and panels featuring actors, casting directors, agents and managers. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $90.

BE-BOPPIN IN THE PARK
http://www.magnoliaparkburbank.org/
There will be over 200 vintage cars on display, along with food and live music. See if you can guess which cars will win awards in categories like the funniest car and coolest car. 3-9 p.m. FREE.

KHEL! A BOLLYWOOD BEDTIME STORY
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga, Hollywood
http://www.blue13dance.org/
This Bollywood Pajama Party themed, dance-fueled romp features all the Indian trimmings, games, vendors, artisans and musicians.  You can enter the slumber attire costume contest for valuable prizes. 6 p.m. Tix start at $28; $5 for students

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24

TONY HAWK’S BOOM BOOM HUCKJAM
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Irvine
http://www.boomboomhuckjam.com/
See some of the biggest names in action sports including Kevin Staab, Jesse Fritsch, Sergie Ventura and, of course, Hawk himself with special guest Mike Relm. 6:30 p.m. $30. $93 per carload.

MONDAY, AUGUST 25

GMCLA 30TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S. Grand Ave., Downtown
http://www.gmcla.org/public/
The Gay Men’s Chorus, with many special guests, will be celebrating their 30th anniversary as well as celebrating the 40th anniversary of MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech. 8 p.m. Tix start at $25.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26

CHA-CHING FOR CHA-CHA
Safari Sam’s
5214 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood
http://www.safari-sams.com/cal/
Paws for a Cause presents this cornucopia of rockabilly, burlesque, pin-up girls, vendors and raffle prizes to benefit Actors and Others for Animals. 8 p.m. $10.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27
WISH TREE FOR PASADENA
One Colorado Courtyard
http://www.onecolorado.com/fun_yokoono.php
Visitors are invited to write their wishes on pieces of paper and hang them on the tree branches which will be joined with others from all over the world and placed in Yoko Ono’s Imagine Peace Tower in Iceland. FREE. Through Nov. 9.
 
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28

OLIVER PEOPLES SALE
8642 Sunset, Hollywood
http://www.oliverpeoples.com/
While you shop for your pair of trendy sunglasses (with up to a $120 discount), you can enjoy the free wine & beer and music from the KCRW DJs. 7:30-10 p.m.

ARTEFFECT
Medusa Lounge
3211 Beverly Blvd., Silver Lake
http://www.medusaloungela.com/

Thursday nights at this new venue are for people who like art and eclectic music, instead of the usual Hollywood scene. 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. FREE w/ RSVP.

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