On a Friday evening in a studio on the CBS lot just north of the Fairfax Farmers Market, Billy Martin is warming up the audience for a taping of Real Time With Bill Maher, due to air later that night. "How many of you are liberals?" he yells.
Los Angeles' Fashion Week begins in a few days, but Anand Jon Alexander, the Indian-born clothing designer professionally known as "Anand Jon," is otherwise engaged — and may well be for the rest of his life.
If you wanted to know why Palate Food + Wine is the restaurant world’s favorite new place to eat in L.A., above even spots opened by such boldface names as Gordon Ramsay, you could look at a single fish course served one evening in late September.
Wild fires near Porter Ranch and Simi Valley. Over 5000 acres burned with several houses burning. A 60 mph Santa Ana wind event stoked the brush fires and is expected to blow all week long.
Sarah Vowell
Sarah Vowell, the essayist and NPR darling who is easily as known for her cartoony voice as for... More>> All Saints Episcopal Church,
Thu., October 16, 7:00pm,
2 free tickets with purchase of book; $5 without purchase
This Is Spinal Tap! Benefit Screening
In the words of Spinal Tap drummer Mick Shrimpton, who would tragically die in an onstage... More>> Majestic Crest,
Thu., October 16, 7:00pm,
$30; $111.11 VIP, includes gift bag, DVD, after-party and more
The Kris Special
There really is something special about the Kris Special. The semi-obscure local band's 2007... More>> Blackwatch Pub,
Fri., October 17, 9:00pm,
The Roots
Earlier this year, I started to worry that the Roots had lost some of their against-the-grain... More>> Hollywood Palladium,
Fri., October 17, 8:00pm,
Patti Smith
With Patti Smith, it all began with the word. Her early-'70s poetry and rock criticism were... More>> ORPHEUM THEATRE,
Sat., October 18, 7:00pm,
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 19
Amy Kuney
Its hard not to like the young singer-songwriter Amy Kuney. She doesnt put on a lot... More>> Hard Rock Cafe,
Sun., October 19, 12:00pm,
$5 donation
Authors for Obama
Authors Aimee Bender, Ron Carlson, Susan Straight, Marisa Silver, Percival Everett, Marianne... More>> Track 16 Gallery,
Sun., October 19, 6:00pm-8:00pm,
$75
Best in Drag Show
How about worst in drag? I'd pay to see that! This fundraiser for Aid for AIDS features... More>> ORPHEUM THEATRE,
Sun., October 19, 7:00pm,
let us know if you find out
Alison Moyet
Following in the wake of the recent Yaz reunion, the British pop-electronica chanteuse fires up... More>> Grove of Anaheim,
Tue., October 21, 8:00pm,
Earl Zero
Veteran roots-reggae chanter Earl Zero brings both an impressive catalog of classic mid-1970s... More>> The Echoplex,
Wed., October 15,
Jay-Z
It's only been a year since Live Nation shuttered the Palladium last fall for renovations... More>> Hollywood Palladium,
Wed., October 15,
Kings of Leon
We want rock bands to both beam us into larger-than-life, fantastic scenarios and to vividly... More>> Nokia Theatre,
Wed., October 15, 7:00pm,
The Kris Special
There really is something special about the Kris Special. The semi-obscure local band's 2007... More>> Blackwatch Pub,
Fri., October 17, 9:00pm,
The Roots
Earlier this year, I started to worry that the Roots had lost some of their against-the-grain... More>> Hollywood Palladium,
Fri., October 17, 8:00pm,
Tegan & Sara
Canadian twin sisters Tegan & Sara continue their sold-out run of nights at this venue tonight,... More>> Henry Fonda Theater,
Daily from Thu., October 16 until Sun., October 19, 7:00pm,
Patti Smith
With Patti Smith, it all began with the word. Her early-'70s poetry and rock criticism were... More>> ORPHEUM THEATRE,
Sat., October 18, 7:00pm,
Amy Kuney
Its hard not to like the young singer-songwriter Amy Kuney. She doesnt put on a lot... More>> Hard Rock Cafe,
Sun., October 19, 12:00pm,
$5 donation
Alison Moyet
Following in the wake of the recent Yaz reunion, the British pop-electronica chanteuse fires up... More>> Grove of Anaheim,
Tue., October 21, 8:00pm,