Tuesday, July 15, 2008

The Rush 7/15-7/21

These are my favorite LA LA LAnd events for this week. There are some amazing things happening in LA this week that I highly encourage you to check out.

Thursday July 17th 2008

The NOW Festival at REDCAT - Program I
Thursday opens a three program performance art festival featuring a variety of movement, dance, and theater troops. Each program lasts through the weekend and features three different acts. This week's line-up is: Baker & Tarpaga Dance Project: Sira Kan/ On the Road, Cloud Eye Control: Final Space and Subterranean Heart, & Theater Movement Bazaar: Model Behavior. The festival runs for the next three weeks.

General Admission $18
7/17 - 7/19   8:30 pm
Disney Hall
631 W. 2nd St. 
Los Angeles, CA  
Box Office: 213-237-2800



Saturday July 20th 2008

All Mixed Up at The Grind Gallery
A group show opens at The Grind Gallery in Culver City, featuring 15-20 artists of varying tastes and degree. Appropriately titled there should be something for everyone. 

Artist Reception 7 - 11 pm
Free Admission
The Grind Gallery
12222 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
310-397-2244

Movie Screening at The Hammer Museum
One of the many free summer events hosted by the Hammer Museum, featuring cinematic classics like The Big Lebowski & Less Than Zero. Though tickets are free you must pick them up at the theater box office one hour prior to the event. Availability is on a first come first served basis. 

Free Admission
7 pm Less Than Zero
9 pm The Big Lebowski
The Billy Wilder Theater 
The Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd. 
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-206-3456



Scratch Art at Canvas LA
The Canvas LA Gallery opens a new show that features a remarkable collection of scratchboard art from over 200 tattoo artists worldwide. There will also be a scratch wall where guests are encouraged to add their own marks to the mix. 

Free Admission
8 pm - Midnight
441 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-944-0678

Sunday July 20th 2008

Feist Plays at Hollywood Bowl
This Canadian indie rock singer has a beautiful and powerful voice that will sooth your heart. She is a salute to all women who rock, and her timber
tickles the deepest part of your soul. She is a must see gem. 


Admission $20 and up
7 pm 
Hollywood Bowl
2301 North Highland Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90068
323-850-2000

Monday July 21st 2008

Princeton Plays the Silverlake Lounge
This is a sweet new indie band that is reminiscent of The Beatles' early feel-good albums. They will be also playing  the following monday July 28th, so if you miss them this week all is not lost.

Free Admission
The Silverlake Lounge
2906 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026