See also: *5 Artsy Things to Do in L.A. This Week *Our Best of L.A. issue and our Best of L.A. app *Our Calendar Section, Listing More Great Things to Do in L.A. When it comes to wacky, wonderous, slightly weird entertainment with an old-timey twist, David Arquette knows his stuff. The quirky acto ... More >>
It's Tuesday night in the loftlike performance area semi-hidden behind Meltdown Comics' retail floor, and a crowd of more than 60 in neatly arranged chairs intently watches the show's youthful host, Justin Willman. He disappears behind a large black cloth, then asks an audience member to name a ... More >>
Also, Kristeen Young, Diego Garcia, the Human League and others
Also, Big Audio Dynamite, Jill Scott, Cypress Hill and others
"I've got a disease and the only cure is more piano," Ryan Gosling half-joked into the mic as he raised one eyebrow and took a seat before a vintage, deconstructed piano. The sound-man obliged and the audience cheered for the full-bodied, moody organ sounds that are signature of Dead Man's Bones' se ... More >>
The influential mecca of the "Silver Lake scene" turns 15
Advertising America's alternative-culture darlings are quirky-cool nerds, and Harrington knows just where to find them
Lecaro mourns, porns, and gets adorned with L.A.'s original punks and scene makers.
What to do in L.A., December 5-11
Please see below for comprehensive theater listings that replicate the global format found in the print edition, compiled by Derek Thomas. This new stage blog -- to be posted once a week -- is till in the works, Suggestions are welcome. A memorial service hosted by Madelaine Shaner was held at t ... More >>
Also, Summer Camp at Sacred Fools, Long Day's Journey Into Night, and more
Uplifting mofo party
For the week of May 3 10
From old-school heads to prepubescent punks, Silver Lake is where L.A.s indie rock heart still beats
Former members of the Pixies and Possum Dixon have a little punk up their sleeves
