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Coachella Day Two: Prince, Portishead
The 2008 festival hits its stride
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Photo by Timothy Norris
The Coachella mainstage on Saturday night was a glory to behold, a spirit-lifting evening celebrating joy through technology, through contemplation and through celebration. In a single four hour chunk of time, the lucky masses at Coachella witnessed two-and-a-half humongous performances, two of which were nearly epochal. Click here to read the rest of Randall Roberts' report from Saturday at Coachella.
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Cobrasnake from 90210 to the Sunset Junction
Beverly Hills princesses and Silver Lake leather daddies looking for parking -
Seeking the Rage: Among the Protesters at the DNC
The group Recreate '68 tries to ignite the passion of another generation -
Crazy 4 Cult 2 at Gallery 1988
More artwork and photos from the Friday, 8/22 opening in Hollywood.
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on
Saturday, August 30
Saturday, August 30
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The Knitters, Tex & The Horseheads, Joe Wood, Ruby Friedman Orchestra, Paging Beto
Dedicated to the late Chris Gaffney, the inaugural Dog & Pony Show is intended to raise funds... More>>
Safari Sam's, , -
"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 - 451 more things to do today >>
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on
Sunday, August 31
Sunday, August 31
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F Yeah Fest Scavenger Hunt
This weekend’s F Yeah Fest is so chock-full of goodies that we couldn't fit it all in one... More>>
ECHO PARK LAKE, Sun., August 31, 2:00pm-7:00pm, -
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 -
Lula & Afro Brazil
You'll want to get on your feet for Lula Almeida's rousing Brazilian music that gets in your... More>>
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Sun., August 31, 6:30pm, Free - 300 more things to do today >>
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on
Monday, September 1
Monday, September 1
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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, - 112 more things to do today >>
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on
Tuesday, September 2
Tuesday, September 2
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"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+) -
"Word is Born: Hip-Hop in the Movies, 1979-1984"
This cinematic journey through the birth of hip-hop features live DJ spinning pre- and... More>>
Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theater, , $10 -
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 - 173 more things to do today >>
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on
Wednesday, September 3
Wednesday, September 3
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Bob Dylan
Most performers from his generation are currently out on the links playing golf or hawking their... More>>
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Wed., September 3, 8:00pm, -
Loudon Wainwright III
Loudon Wainwright III's name has gotten the most play lately in connection with his kids Rufus... More>>
Largo at the Coronet, , -
Sister Carol
The first-rate Jamaican dancehall star, a.k.a. the Black Cinderella, appears with full-blown,... More>>
The Echo, Wed., September 3, - 233 more things to do today >>
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on
Thursday, September 4
Thursday, September 4
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Why, Rafter, with Dub Lab DJs
It's hard to imagine a better cross-section of this city's young and restless than a Why? gig.... More>>
The Echo, Thu., September 4, -
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, - 272 more things to do today >>
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on
Friday, September 5
Friday, September 5
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Catch Me Bird/Baker & Tarpaga Dance Project: Sans Detour
The title, "Sans Detour," translates as not turning back, nonstop or direct, words that describe... More>>
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, , $25, $5 students & children -
Tchaikovsky Spectacular
Well he is just 18, you know what I mean, and the way he plays is way beyond compare . . . You... More>>
HOLLYWOOD BOWL, Fri., September 5, 8:30pmSat., September 6, 8:30pm, $1-$93 - 388 more things to do today >>
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Editors' Picks
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EuroPane 950 E. Colorado Blvd., PasadenaSumi Chang’s bakery may be the center of civilized life in Pasadena: a place to buy... More>>
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Angeli Caffe 7274 Melrose Ave., L.A.Before Angeli, Angelenos had no idea how much they loved casual Italian cooking — not... More>>
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Golden Deli 815 W. Las Tunas Drive, San GabrielThere is a line outside Golden Deli most of the time, a clutch of stragglers willing to brave... More>>
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Jar 8225 Beverly Blvd., L.A.Any place in town can serve you a grilled T-bone, but Suzanne Tracht’s snazzy steak house... More>>
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Los Balcones Del Peru 1360 N. Vine St., L.A.A scant block below the glowing Sunset + Vine complex, so close to the ArcLight Theater that it... More>>
Find a Concert
Editors' Picks
Saturday, August 30
Saturday, August 30
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The Knitters, Tex & The Horseheads, Joe Wood, Ruby Friedman Orchestra, Paging Beto
Dedicated to the late Chris Gaffney, the inaugural Dog & Pony Show is intended to raise funds... More>>
Safari Sam's, Sat., August 30, -
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, - 110 more music events today >>
Editors' Picks
Sunday, August 31
Sunday, August 31
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Polvo, Trans Am, The Drones, others
The first time I saw Trans Am was at CMJ 1998, just before the release of the band’s fourth... More>>
The Echoplex, Sun., August 31, 8:00pm, -
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 - 69 more music events today >>
Editors' Picks
Monday, September 1
Monday, September 1
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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, - 33 more music events today >>
Editors' Picks
Tuesday, September 2
Tuesday, September 2
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Ronnie Mack's Barndance
Having hosted this no-cover country-roots showcase since 1988, Ronnie Mack himself tends to get... More>>
El Cid Restaurant, Tue., September 2, -
Sons & Daughters
Sons and Daughters were once a glaring example of the transatlantic pop shuffle between Britain... More>>
The Troubadour, , -
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, - 37 more music events today >>
Editors' Picks
Wednesday, September 3
Wednesday, September 3
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Bob Dylan
Most performers from his generation are currently out on the links playing golf or hawking their... More>>
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Wed., September 3, 8:00pm, -
Loudon Wainwright III
Loudon Wainwright III's name has gotten the most play lately in connection with his kids Rufus... More>>
Largo at the Coronet, , -
Sister Carol
The first-rate Jamaican dancehall star, a.k.a. the Black Cinderella, appears with full-blown,... More>>
The Echo, Wed., September 3, - 62 more music events today >>
Editors' Picks
Thursday, September 4
Thursday, September 4
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Why, Rafter, with Dub Lab DJs
It's hard to imagine a better cross-section of this city's young and restless than a Why? gig.... More>>
The Echo, Thu., September 4, - 61 more music events today >>
Editors' Picks
Friday, September 5
Friday, September 5
New in Theaters
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Babylon A.D. Release Date: Aug 29
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College Release Date: Aug 29
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Goal! 2: Living the Dream Release Date: Aug 29
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Henry Poole Is Here Release Date: Aug 29
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I Served the King of England (Obsluhoval jsem anglickeho krale) Release Date: Aug 29
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Hamlet 2 Release Date: Aug 27
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Traitor Release Date: Aug 27
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Disaster Movie Release Date: Aug 29
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Beautiful Losers Release Date: Aug 29