SKINEMA BOOK SIGNING
Soap Plant
4633 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles
(323) 663-0122
www.soapplant.com
Straight from the mouth of a jackass comes Skinema, the compiled columns of Chris Nieratko. 5 p.m.-7 p.m. FREE.
THURSDAY, JULY 19
TOPPA TINGS
Mountain Bar
475 Gin Ling Way, Los Angeles
(213) 625-7500
www.themountainbar.com
For reggae, roots, rock and a kickin’ dancehall, the Toppa Tings is your final destination. 21+. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5 after 11 p.m.
BRASILINTIME LIVE
Mayan Theatre
1638 S. Hill St., Los Angeles
(213) 746-4674
www.clubmayan.com
Come out and enjoy the sounds of Los Angeles’ own DJs Cut Chemist and Madlib, and straight from Brazil, João “Comanche’ Parahyba, Ivan ‘Mamão” Conti and DJ Nuts. 9 p.m. $25.
FRIDAY, JULY 20
HARRY POTTER WEEKEND RELEASE CARNIVAL
Book Soup
8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood
(310) 659-3110
www.booksoup.com
Meander on over to Book Soup for a weekend of magic as the indie bookstore hosts three days of events to celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Starts Friday at 10 p.m. and continues through Saturday and Sunday. FREE. Parking at back of store.
SATURDAY, JULY 21
BEAD FAIRE
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1855 Main St., Santa Monica
(503) 252-8300
Buy beads, make jewelry and explore the ancient history of this popular craft. Also Sunday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $5.
SUNDAY, JULY 22
TAP DANCER SAVION GLOVER
Hollywood Bowl
2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood
(323) 850-2000
www.hollywoodbowl.com
The dancing phenom is back with a toe-tapping performance under the stars. 7:30 p.m. $7-$49.
MONDAY, JULY 23
MR. J. MEDEIROS ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
Knitting Factory
7021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
(323) 463-0204
www.knittingfactory.com
Celebrate the release of Mr. J. Medeiros’ Of Gods and Girls, featuring performances by the Blue Scholars, DJ Vajra and DJ Inka One. 9 p.m. $10.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25
WICKED WEDNESDAYS
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City
(818) 622-3801
www.universalstudioshollywood.com
Ozians from the hit musical “Wicked” are coming for live performances and autograph signings. Noon-2 p.m. Free with park admission.
THURSDAY, JULY 26
HEART & TORCH: RICK GRIFFIN’S TRANSCENDENCE
Laguna Art Museum
307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach
(949) 494-8971
www.lagunaartmuseum.org
View over 140 of ’60s cult artist Rick Griffin’s pieces. The first large scale exhibition of his work, the collection spans from the beginning of his career in the 1960s to his death in 1991. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $8-$10.
SATURDAY, JULY 28
X-MED
Deaf West Theatre
5112 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood
(818) 762-2998
www.deafwest.org
For two nights, experience authentic dances of the Middle East. Q&A follows the performances. Also Sunday. $15. Reservations are available at www.eemed.com.
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