"Cinecon 44"
The five-day cinematic celebration, featuring screenings of nearly 30 rare silent and early... More>> Egyptian Theater,
Thu., August 28Fri., August 29Sat., August 30Sun., August 31Mon., September 1,
Long Beach Blues Festival
Maybe we should cut Chuck Berry some slack. After all, he invented most of what we now call rock... More>> Rainbow Lagoon,
Daily from Sat., August 30 until Sun., August 31, 2:00pm-10:00pm,
$50, $45 in advance; $75 weekend pass
Forever Flamenco
For more than three years, the popular Forever Flamenco series has allowed fans to get up close... More>> Fountain Theater,
Sun., August 31, 8:00pm,
$30
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on Monday, September 1
The Angel City Jazz Festival
You might not believe this, but never-say-die jazz impresario Rocco Somazzi (currently of the... More>> Barnsdall Art Park,
Mon., September 1, 11:00am-10:30pm,
$25 general, $50 VIP; group discounts available
The Blasters
The last night of the Dog & Pony Show is headlined by roots-rock champions The Blasters; plus,... More>> Safari Sam's,
Mon., September 1,
C.W. Stoneking
Cliché though it might be, nevertheless, it must be said that when old-time delta blues... More>> The Redwood Bar & Grill,
Daily from Mon., September 1 until Thu., September 4,
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on Tuesday, September 2
"Tuesday Matinee"
School starts today for many LAUSD kids. What better way to start the academic year than playing... More>> LACMA, Bing Theater,
Tue., September 2, 1:00pm,
$2; $1, seniors (62+)
Classical Tuesdays
Bramwell Tovey (pictured) conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic and guest soloist Sarah Chang in... More>> HOLLYWOOD BOWL,
Tue., September 2, 8:00pm,
$1-$93
Classical Thursdays
With her big doe eyes, long, wispy blond bangs, and cherub face, Lise de la Salle could pass for... More>> HOLLYWOOD BOWL,
Thu., September 4, 8:00pm,
$1-$93
Agamemnon
To be read in haughty, overenunciated tone of NPR commentator: And now, dear Hoopla reader, we... More>> GETTY VILLA,
Every week Thursday, Friday, Saturday from Thu., September 4 until Sat., September 27, 8:00pm,
The 2008 L.A. County Fair
The 2008 L.A. County Fair is in town — if your idea of "town" is 90 minutes away by... More>> Fairplex,
Daily from Fri., September 5 until Thu., August 28,
Bad Plus
Wisconsin trio the Bad Plus understand a thing or two about making jazz in the 21st century, at... More>> Catalina Bar & Grill,
Daily from Thu., September 4 until Sat., September 6,
Long Beach Blues Festival
Maybe we should cut Chuck Berry some slack. After all, he invented most of what we now call rock... More>> Rainbow Lagoon,
Daily from Sat., August 30 until Sun., August 31, 2:00pm-10:00pm,
$50, $45 in advance; $75 weekend pass
Melvins, Big Business
There’s no doubting that the Melvins have done enough to secure their legacy in both the... More>> The Troubadour,
Daily from Sat., August 30 until Sun., August 31,
Long Beach Blues Festival
Maybe we should cut Chuck Berry some slack. After all, he invented most of what we now call rock... More>> Rainbow Lagoon,
Daily from Sat., August 30 until Sun., August 31, 2:00pm-10:00pm,
$50, $45 in advance; $75 weekend pass
The Angel City Jazz Festival
You might not believe this, but never-say-die jazz impresario Rocco Somazzi (currently of the... More>> Barnsdall Art Park,
Mon., September 1, 11:00am-10:30pm,
$25 general, $50 VIP; group discounts available
The Blasters
The last night of the Dog & Pony Show is headlined by roots-rock champions The Blasters; plus,... More>> Safari Sam's,
Mon., September 1,
C.W. Stoneking
Cliché though it might be, nevertheless, it must be said that when old-time delta blues... More>> The Redwood Bar & Grill,
Daily from Mon., September 1 until Thu., September 4,
Paul Weller
It’s a little bit strange to hear ex-Jam man Paul Weller broaden his musical palette so... More>> The Wiltern,
Daily from Tue., September 2 until Wed., September 3, 8:00pm,
Bad Plus
Wisconsin trio the Bad Plus understand a thing or two about making jazz in the 21st century, at... More>> Catalina Bar & Grill,
Daily from Thu., September 4 until Sat., September 6,
Nada Surf
New York's jingly-jangly dream-pop stalwarts Nada Surf gleaned their massive cult following the... More>> The Troubadour,
Daily from Fri., September 5 until Sat., September 6,
