AUTHOR
Glen Hirshberg
Yearly Archive
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on
Sunday, November 23
Sunday, November 23
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American Music Awards
Does the idea of seeing Pink, the Jonas Brothers, the Pussycat Dolls, Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Taylor... More>>
Nokia Theatre, Sun., November 23, 5:00pm, $67-$260 -
Chelsea Chen
Last week we featured Phyllis Chen at the toy piano. This week it's another Chen, presumably no... More>>
WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL, Sun., November 23, 7:30pm, $24-$49 -
Ferdinand, Double Naught Spy Car, Boll Weevil, Patria Jacobs
One of this city's cleverest pop songwriters is finally returning to live action after many... More>>
SPACELAND, Sun., November 23, No cover - 350 more things to do today >>
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on
Monday, November 24
Monday, November 24
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The Decemberists
The Decemberists are a band fond of historical events and anachronistic garments. Google... More>>
The Wiltern, Mon., November 24, 9:00pm, $21.50 -
The Monolators, Milton Melvin Croissant, Kevin Shields, Ema & the Ghosts, Icy Demons
The coed quartet the Monolators close out their monthlong residency at Pehrspace with tunes from... More>>
Pehrspace, Mon., November 24, -
Mustache Mondays
Though it's moved around town quite a bit (from Crash Mansion to Charlie O's to the basement of... More>>
La Cita, Every week Monday, 10:00pm-2:00am, - 137 more things to do today >>
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on
Tuesday, November 25
Tuesday, November 25
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Deerhunter
On the face of it, Atlanta's Deerhunter are another bunch of smart kids who've decided to be an... More>>
El Rey Theatre, Tue., November 25, 8:00pm, -
Tony Curtis
Tony Curtis once said, "I wouldn't be caught dead marrying a woman old enough to be my wife." He... More>>
Book Soup, Tue., November 25, 7:00pm, free, book is $25.95 -
Vance Sanders' Open Mike of Love
Mr. Sanders can be counted on to bring a quality group of comics. Lineup changes weekly and is... More>>
Westwood Brewing Company, Every week Tuesday, 8:00pm, no cover - 289 more things to do today >>
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on
Wednesday, November 26
Wednesday, November 26
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Ben Vaughn
Musician-producer Ben Vaughn, who first made noise with his infamous Rambler... More>>
Cinema Bar, Wed., November 26, -
Matthew Sweet, John Wicks & the Records
You might remember the British band the Records, who released one of the best and brightest... More>>
El Rey Theatre, Wed., November 26, 7:00pm, -
Nas
There may be a black president, but don't think that has softened up Nas: "Just when n*****s... More>>
Club Nokia, Wed., November 26, - 358 more things to do today >>
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on
Thursday, November 27
Thursday, November 27
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Zane Musa Quartet
Which brings us to Thanksgiving. The river, the woods, grandmother's house, football. Calories... More>>
Charlie O's, Thu., November 27, -
Eat the Runt
What a discomfiting feeling it is to be reviewing a play in a theater with only two other people... More>>
Hudson Guild Theater, Every week Thursday, Friday, Saturday from Sat., November 1 until Sat., December 13, 8:00pm, -
L.A. Kings Downtown on Ice
As I type this, it's 87 degrees outside, but here goes anyway: Happy Thanksgiving. Ice-skating... More>>
Pershing Square, Daily from Fri., November 21 until Mon., January 19, $6, $2 skate rental - 352 more things to do today >>
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on
Friday, November 28
Friday, November 28
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Freak Dance: The Forbidden Dirty Boogaloo
Much of the propulsion in Matt Besser’s dance confection comes from the great breakdance... More>>
Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, Every week Friday, 8:00pm, -
Los Angeles Philharmonic: Four Last Songs
In the realm of song, Richard Strauss was definitely the poet's poet. His chief inspiration came... More>>
WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL, Fri., November 28, 8:00pmSat., November 29, 8:00pmSun., November 30, 2:00pm, call for availability -
Miss Witherspoon
Set against the firmament of Stephen Gifford’s minimalist set, this West Coast premiere of... More>>
El Centro Theatre, Every week Friday, Saturday from Sat., November 1 until Sun., December 14, 8:00pmEvery week Sunday from Sun., November 2 until Sun., December 14, 3:00pm, - 467 more things to do today >>
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on
Saturday, November 29
Saturday, November 29
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Cute With Chris: Live
Aside from his TV career, Canadian actor Chris Leavins made his name by creating one of the most... More>>
Elephant Theater, Every week Friday, Saturday from Fri., November 7 until Sun., December 14, 8:00pmEvery week Sunday from Sun., November 9 until Sun., December 14, 7:00pm, -
Good Bobby
Few families have commanded more public fascination — or newsprint — than the Kennedy... More>>
Greenway Court Theater, Every week Friday, Saturday from Fri., October 17 until Sun., December 14, 8:00pmEvery week Sunday from Sun., October 19 until Sun., December 14, 4:00pm, -
Los Angeles Philharmonic: Four Last Songs
In the realm of song, Richard Strauss was definitely the poet's poet. His chief inspiration came... More>>
WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL, Fri., November 28, 8:00pmSat., November 29, 8:00pmSun., November 30, 2:00pm, call for availability - 496 more things to do today >>
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Editors' Picks
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Canele 3219 Glendale Blvd., L.A.In Bordelaise dialect, a canele is a dense, fluted cylinder of pudding edged with crisp beeswax.... More>>
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Lucques 8474 Melrose Ave., West HollywoodThe California-Mediterranean cooking of Suzanne Goin, which is feminine in all the best ways, is... More>>
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The Grill on the Alley 9560 Dayton Way, Beverly HillsYes, the steaks are good; yes, the gin martinis are perfect; yes, the corned-beef hash (well... More>>
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Angeli Caffe 7274 Melrose Ave., L.A.If you have ever been to Italy, you probably still have a vivid memory of your first meal at a... More>>
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Casa Bianca 1650 Colorado Blvd., Eagle RockCan there be a substance on the planet more delicious than a pizza pie from Casa Bianca straight... More>>
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Editors' PicksSunday, November 23
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Ferdinand, Double Naught Spy Car, Boll Weevil, Patria Jacobs
One of this city's cleverest pop songwriters is finally returning to live action after many... More>>
SPACELAND, Sun., November 23, No cover - 58 more music events today >>
Editors' PicksMonday, November 24
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The Monolators, Milton Melvin Croissant, Kevin Shields, Ema & the Ghosts, Icy Demons
The coed quartet the Monolators close out their monthlong residency at Pehrspace with tunes from... More>>
Pehrspace, Mon., November 24, -
Mustache Mondays
Though it's moved around town quite a bit (from Crash Mansion to Charlie O's to the basement of... More>>
La Cita, Every week Monday, 10:00pm-2:00am, - 41 more music events today >>
Editors' PicksTuesday, November 25
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Deerhunter
On the face of it, Atlanta's Deerhunter are another bunch of smart kids who've decided to be an... More>>
El Rey Theatre, Tue., November 25, 8:00pm, - 50 more music events today >>
Editors' PicksWednesday, November 26
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Ben Vaughn
Musician-producer Ben Vaughn, who first made noise with his infamous Rambler... More>>
Cinema Bar, Wed., November 26, -
Matthew Sweet, John Wicks & the Records
You might remember the British band the Records, who released one of the best and brightest... More>>
El Rey Theatre, Wed., November 26, 7:00pm, -
Nas
There may be a black president, but don't think that has softened up Nas: "Just when n*****s... More>>
Club Nokia, Wed., November 26, - 76 more music events today >>
Editors' PicksThursday, November 27
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Zane Musa Quartet
Which brings us to Thanksgiving. The river, the woods, grandmother's house, football. Calories... More>>
Charlie O's, Thu., November 27, - 33 more music events today >>
Editors' PicksFriday, November 28
Editors' PicksSaturday, November 29
New in Theaters
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Bolt in Disney Digital 3D Release Date: Nov 21
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Twilight Release Date: Nov 21
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Bolt Release Date: Nov 21
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Release Date: Nov 21
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The Dukes Release Date: Nov 21
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I Can't Think Straight Release Date: Nov 21
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Yuvvraaj Release Date: Nov 21
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Eden Release Date: Nov 21