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DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES – To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, the Conga Room presents Rick Najera’s live sketch comedy show Latinologues tonight at 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 2, 2010 2:18 PM PDT

Jazz Legend and Blues Man


DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - The Miles Davis masterwork “Bitches Brew” gets a multi-media celebration at the Grammy Museum at 7:30 p.m. including guest speakers Henry Rollins, DJs Jeremy Sole and Maggie LePique, and Miles Davis estate representatives Erin Davis and Vince Wilburn Jr.

Thursday, September 2, 2010 2:40 PM PDT

Two-Wheel Films and Dead Horses


DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Celebrate the self-propelled two-wheeler all week long with The Bicycle Film Festival through film, fashion, music and art, in five event-packed days. Screenings at Downtown Independent today through Sept. 5.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 12:40 PM PDT

Holiday of Tunes


DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES – If you’re still looking for something to do on Labor Day weekend, check out the seventh annual FYF Fest at Los Angeles State Historic Park on Saturday.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 12:40 PM PDT

Field of Dreams


DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - If you still dream of playing on a big league field and you’re over the age of 50, the Dodgers want you for tomorrow’s game.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:52 PM PDT

Skaters and Tunes


DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - The International Skate Film Festival screens for two days at the Downtown Independent, from 2-11 p.m.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 2:04 PM PDT

The ‘Don’t Miss’ List


DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Get your froth on island-style, but only for one more week: Yep, The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D, playing at the IMAX Theater at the California Science Center, will roll out Sept. 6. Check out the sick surfing action of Kelly Slater, the chaos of ocean storms, the awesomeness of coral reef ecosystems, the volcanic islands of French Polynesia and the dramatic story of the birth and growth of an ocean wave and its effect on island culture. Remember, it’s in 3D, so you’ll only feel like you’re getting wet. Showing daily at 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 700 State Drive, (213) 744-2019 or californiasciencecenter.org.

Monday, August 30, 2010 4:58 PM PDT

All the Neighborhood’s a Stage


DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - No one will ever dispute that New York is the king of American theater. It’s as obvious as Los Angeles holding the title of movie capital of the world.

Friday, August 27, 2010 4:58 PM PDT

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah


DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles State Historic Park is normally a tranquil getaway from the hustle and bustle of Downtown Los Angeles. This week, however, it will be full of hustle and bustle, as well as 12 hours of indie music and punk rock.

Friday, August 27, 2010 4:58 PM PDT

Pulling Strings


DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Although there are plenty of puppets in this show, it’s not really kid friendly, so leave the young ones at home and check out Paul Zaloom’s adults-only “Toy Theater Puppet Show.”

Friday, August 27, 2010 9:49 AM PDT

Dance and Jazz


DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Learn The Twist, The Mashed Potato, The Monkey and more tonight at Dance Downtown’s Throwback Night: 60’s Dances from 6:30-10 p.m. at the Music Center Plaza. No experience or partner necessary. Free fun for all.

Friday, August 27, 2010 9:49 AM PDT

To Protect and Restore


DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - This is a case where you should pay attention to the man behind the curtain.

Friday, August 20, 2010 4:30 PM PDT

A Musical Marriage


DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Strong musical marriages happen when one talent and artistic vision is complemented, encouraged and inspired by another. They flourish through creative stimulation and mutual respect. To musicians, these conjunctions are just as important as the matrimonial kind.

Friday, August 20, 2010 4:30 PM PDT

Getting Crafty in Chinatown


DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Chinatown may be known for its gift shops and imported tchotchkes, but on Saturday, Aug. 28, the neighborhood will be packed with a different kind of craft: handmade, or vintage and hard-to-find items created by local artisans.

Friday, August 20, 2010 4:34 PM PDT

What's in Store: Bring Something to the Party


DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Over the past six years, Annette Turner noticed that the rent at her event planning and balloon shop in Santa Monica kept creeping up, but business wasn’t. So she started looking for a new space to house her store, Bring Something to the Party.

Friday, August 13, 2010 3:23 PM PDT

A Walk on the Crowded Side


DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - The always-crowded Downtown Art Walk was packed once again last week. Thousands swarmed the Historic Core on Thursday, Aug. 12, where they drank, congregated with friends, drank, hit the food trucks (most of which were in a parking lot near Fourth and Spring streets), drank, and even checked out a few art shows.

Friday, August 13, 2010 4:41 PM PDT
 
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