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Three best things to do in Los Angeles on
Thursday, August 28
Thursday, August 28
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"Making Strange"
The art journal Afterall concludes a three-week series of sci-fi films screened atop the... More>>
Westin Bonaventure, , free -
"Rock Docs: A Celebration of Rock Documentaries"
A Jonathan Demme double feature: First up, the Oscar-winning director's 2006 concert... More>>
Aero Theatre, Thu., August 28, 7:30pm, $10 general, $9 students & seniors 65+ -
Carlos Guitarlos
The ferociously talented blues-rocker, best know for his association with 80's-era Hollywood... More>>
Eastside Luv, Thu., August 28, - 352 more things to do today >>
Three best things to do in Los Angeles on
Friday, August 29
Friday, August 29
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“Rock Docs: A Celebration of Rock Documentaries”
Though she once refused to sign my photo of Patty Smyth for a joke, I can’t stay mad at... More>>
Aero Theatre, , $9 -
Inara George and friends' tribute to David Bowie
Inara George, esteemed for a particularly lissome sense of pop-music expression, takes on the... More>>
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, Fri., August 29, 7:30pm, -
Ice Cube
By his own admission, Ice Cube was "the nigga ya love to hate." In all fairness, he said that... More>>
Grove of Anaheim, Fri., August 29, 8:00pm, - 442 more things to do today >>
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+) -
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 -
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, - 172 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, - 232 more things to do today >>
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Editors' Picks
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Marouch 4905 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A.Marouch is so reliable, and has been in Hollywood so long, that it is sometimes easy to forget... More>>
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The Foundry on Melrose 7465 Melrose Ave., L.A.Patina, overseen by Joachim Splichal, perhaps the greatest technical chef in the history of Los... More>>
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Apple Pan 10801 Pico Blvd., L.A.The top and bottom buns of an Apple Pan burger are crisped and slightly oily, crunchy at the... More>>
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Father's Office 1018 Montana Ave., Santa MonicaCreator of the most-imitated Los Angeles dish since Nancy Silverton reinvented an obscure... More>>
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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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Editors' Picks
Thursday, August 28
Thursday, August 28
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Carlos Guitarlos
The ferociously talented blues-rocker, best know for his association with 80's-era Hollywood... More>>
Eastside Luv, Thu., August 28, -
Don't Knock the Rock '08
One of this summer’s unexpected film-going pleasures has been the Don’t Knock the... More>>
Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theater, Thu., August 28, 8:00pm, $10 -
Junior Brown, Merchants of Moonshine, Johnny Dahmer
Honky-tonk renegade Junior Brown is the consummate misfit. Beating the hell out of his... More>>
Key Club, , - 78 more music events today >>
Editors' Picks
Friday, August 29
Friday, August 29
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Inara George and friends' tribute to David Bowie
Inara George, esteemed for a particularly lissome sense of pop-music expression, takes on the... More>>
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, Fri., August 29, 7:30pm, -
Ice Cube
By his own admission, Ice Cube was "the nigga ya love to hate." In all fairness, he said that... More>>
Grove of Anaheim, Fri., August 29, 8:00pm, -
Southern Culture on the Skids
The fun-loving North Carolina trio Southern Culture on the Skids expanded the boundaries of... More>>
Malibu Inn, Fri., August 29, - 120 more music events today >>
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 >>
New in Theaters
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Death Race Release Date: Aug 22
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The Longshots Release Date: Aug 22
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America the Beautiful Release Date: Aug 22
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The House Bunny Release Date: Aug 22
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Bottle Shock Release Date: Aug 22
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Hamlet 2 Release Date: Aug 22
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Traitor Release Date: Aug 27
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Trouble the Water Release Date: Aug 22
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Cthulhu Release Date: Aug 22
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I.O.U.S.A. Release Date: Aug 22
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Mumbai Meri Jaan Release Date: Aug 22
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Life for Sale Release Date: Aug 22