For the next two weeks in and around Los Angeles...

Friday, April 28
Auction of things from the estate of Patrick Swayze (i.e. e.g. cf. the leather jacket he wore in Dirty Dancing and the surfboard he used in Point Break, among others. Through Saturday.)
Julien's Auctions, 9665 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. #150, Beverly Hills; 10 a.m.; free. (310) 836-1818.
WERD: A Live Magazine Celebrating Music and Activism ("Featuring music and conversation with Shepard Fairey, Perry Farrell, Shirley Manson, John Densmore. Rock superstars from the ‘60s to today will come together in music and dialogue for a once-in-a-lifetime bill celebrating the very timely relationship between music and activism. Benefits PS Arts and their quest to provide arts education for underserved schools and communities.")
The Theater at Ace Hotel, 929 Broadway, downtown Los Angeles; 7:30 p.m.; $33-55. (213) 623-3233.
Fear Based Life Live ("A live version of the hit Feral Audio podcast Fear Based Life. Artists join Mel Stephens to do something they are afraid of or scared to do. Stories, characters, stand up, music, etc. They might just do something that makes them smile. It's a win-win situation. At the end of the show, just like the podcast Mel will be interviewing a audience member about their fears, religious and spiritual beliefs.")
Lyric Hyperion Theater, 2106 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake; 8 p.m.; $7. (323) 928-2299.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Puddles Pity Party ("The 'sad clown with the golden voice' captivated audiences and media from around the world, building a fan base of more than 182,000 on Facebook. Today, the softhearted crooner continues to wander the world with melancholic pop anthems and free hugs for all the party people.")
The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Dr., Agoura Hills; 6 p.m., 21+; $20. (818) 879-5016.
Joe Baiza / Jason Kahn / Devin Sarno perform improvised guitar and electronics experiments
NowSpace, 5390 Alhambra Ave., El Sereno; 7 p.m., a/a; free.
Dirty Laundry TV and KXLU present Beach Bums, Jurassic Shark, Pity Party
The Smell, 247 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 9 p.m., a/a; $5. (213) 625-4325.
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Saturday, April 29
Writing The Simpsons ("What goes into pitching a perfect Troy McClure movie? Who was the ideal celebrity voice guest? How in the hell do you generate new ideas 28 seasons in? Welcome to the NerdMelt Lecture Series: grad school for landing gigs, sharpening your skills, and standing out in the vast landscape of the Hollywood hustle. Featuring past showrunners, executive producers, and all-around cool weirdos Mike Scully (showrunner, seasons 9-12), Josh Weinstein (showrunner, seasons 7-8) and Matt Selman (writer/executive producer, season 9 to present).")
NerdMelt, 7522 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood; 4 p.m.; $8. (323) 851-7223.
Tabitha Soren signs copies of Fantasy Life ($45, Aperture) ("The former MTV News VJ spent 15 years photographing the lives of draft picks for the Oakland A's. Once she realized the unprecedented access she’d been granted, what emerged over the course of that time were photographs not just of the players, but of fans, ballparks, the lonesome road, and the evocative American sky - all of it conjuring the sweeping feelings of hope and endless possibility that marked the young men's lives.")
Arcana Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City; 4 p.m.; free. (310) 458-1499.
Remembering the L.A. Riots ("April 29, 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the 1992 L.A. Riots. Please join us for poetry, dance and discussion. Hosted by Tanya Ko Hong and Julayne Lee followed by a reception and opportunity to meet the artists.")
Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice; 4 p.m.; $10 general / $6 students & seniors / members free. (310) 822-3006.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Colleen Green, The Wedding Present
The Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park; 6 p.m., a/a; $17.50-19.50. (213) 413-8200.
Zakir Hussain & Rahul Sharma ("Renowned santoor player Sharma and Hussain - one of the finest tabla players in the world - are teaming up yet again. Hussain’s playing is marked by uncanny intuition and masterful improvisational dexterity, founded in formidable knowledge and study. Sharma learned music and the Santoor from his father, Guru Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, who is a music legend in India and throughout the world.")
Royce Hall, 10745 Dickson Plaza, UCLA, Westwood; 8 p.m., a/a; $29-59 general / $25 UCLA staff & faculty tickets / $15 UCLA students. (310) 825-2101.
Krishna Das "On the Road Again" ("Referred to as yoga’s "rock star," chant artist Das returns with his call-and-response chanting that layers traditional Hindu kirtan with instantly accessible melodies and modern instrumentation.")
Wilshire Ebell Theater, 4401 W. 8th St., Mid-Wilshire; 8 p.m.; $45. (323) 939-1128.
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Sunday, April 30
Melina Sempill Watts talks about Tree ($18, Change the World) ("When it comes to the literature of the environment, since The Monkey Wrench Gang and Ishmael, our shelves are nearly empty. Tree is a bold new candidate in this category: a dive into the imagined interior realm of plants and the animals and people who love them, into the culture, history and ecosystems of the Santa Monica Mountains.")
Diesel Books, 225 26th St., Ste. #33, Brentwood; 3 p.m.; free. (310) 576-9960.
Damon Krukowski signs The New Analog: Listening and Reconnecting in a Digital World ($25, The New Press) ("Having made his name in the late '80s as a founding member of the indie band Galaxie 500, Krukowski has watched cultural life lurch from analog to digital. Rather than rejecting the digital disruption of cultural life, however, Krukowski wants to re-examine what we have lost as a technological culture, looking carefully at what was valuable in the analog realm so we can hold onto it." In conversation with Jonathan Lethem.)
Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; 4 p.m.; free. (310) 659-3110.
The Act Like a Girl Show! ("Brings you a night of interviews, stand-up, sketch comedy, and musical comedy written and performed entirely by women and gender non-conforming humans in a fun, inclusive and safe space for all of us to laugh at ourselves! Our show always passes the Bechdel tests! Performances by Britt Ashley, Cheap Smokes, Fizaa Dosani, A.B. Farrelly, Helen Hong, Kira Morrison. Hosted by Suzee Dunn and Tracie Walker.")
NerdMelt, 7522 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood; 7 p.m.; $10. (323) 851-7223.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
UCLA Philharmonia ("Founded in 1936, Philharmonia's music directors have included Lukas Foss, Richard Dufallo, Mehli Mehta, Samuel Krachmalnick, Alexander Treger, and Jon Robertson. Philharmonia's programming focuses on both the core symphonic and operatic repertoire, and the best in contemporary and rarely-performed works.")
Bing Theater, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire; 6 p.m.; a/a; free. (323) 857-6010.
Minty Boi One Year Anniversary feat. L.A. Drones, Pauline Lay, Rail (Las Vegas), Young Lovers
The Smell, 247 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m., a/a; $5. (213) 625-4325.
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Monday, May 1
May Day Women’s March ("May 1st has been historically recognized as International Worker’s Day since May 1, 1886 as 35,000 workers struck for an 8-hour workday. The California-based SEIU USWW comprised of the hard working men and women janitors, bank security officers, baggage handlers, hospital staff, hotel workers, stadium and amusement park workers are calling for a General Strike on Monday, May 1. Women’s March LA Foundation will present a Voter Registration and Education Initiative premiering at the SEIU USWW event in Downtown L.A. They will stand in solidarity and to bring attention to the importance of worker’s rights and working with Rock the Vote provide voter registration tools so that workers can make an impact on the issues that concern them, and the people that support them.")
Pershing Square, 532 S. Olive St., downtown Los Angeles, 90013; 9 a.m.; free. (818) 783-4071.
Reyna Biddy presents I Love My Love ($15, Andrews McMeel) ("In short, poignant verses, debut collection from 22-year-old poet Biddy's poems explore pain, emotional reckoning, and the power of self-love. Tells the story of Reyna's childhood, her parents' toxic relationship, and how, against all odds, she learned to love herself.")
Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; 7 p.m.; free. (310) 659-3110.
Sherry Lansing in conversation with Stephen Galloway discussing his book Leading Lady: Sherry Lansing and the Making of a Hollywood Groundbreaker ($27, Crown Archetype) ("Lansing has worked in the motion picture business for almost 30 years where she was involved in the production, marketing, and distribution of more than 200 films, including Academy Award winners "Forrest Gump" (1994), "Braveheart" (1995), and "Titanic" (1997).")
Ann and Jerry Moss Theater, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica; 8 p.m.; $95 reception + reserved + book / $45 reserved + copy of book / $20 general. (310) 855-0005.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Fatso Jetson, The Obsessed, Primitive Man, Weedeater
The Regent, 448 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 6 p.m., a/a; $20-25. (323) 284-5727.
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Tuesday, May 2
22nd Annual UCLA Research Conference on Aging ("Research topics ranging from basic biology to public policy will be presented. The event provides the opportunity to network with others conducting and interested in aging research and will feature oral and poster presentations from a diverse group of researchers in aging. Research faculty, fellows, graduate students, and community research partners are invited to submit abstracts for the poster session.")
Ackerman Grand Ballroom, Ackerman Union, 308 Westwood Plaza, Westwood; 8 a.m.; free. (310) 206-0812.
Talk: Cur-ATE: Picasso and Rivera ("Enjoy a special evening dedicated to the love of food and art while exploring the museum after hours. Explore the special exhibition Picasso and Rivera: Conversations Across Time with Maite Gomez-Rejon of ArtBites before enjoying a four-course meal at Ray’s & Stark Bar by chef Fernando Darin.")
LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire; 6:30 p.m.; $110 general / $100 members. (323) 857-6000.
Food Waste: Solutions Informed by Science (and What to Do With Your Leftovers) ("World-renowned chef Massimo Bottura, UCLA professor Jenny Jay, and Zero Waste Consultant Amy Hammes will discuss food waste in a panel discussion moderated by Evan Kleiman. The discussion will focus on measuring the environmental effects of food waste, how policy influences food waste and its relationship to hunger and the environment, and practical solutions.")
Freud Playhouse, 405 Hilgard Ave., Westwood; 7 p.m.; $25 general / $5 student. (310) 825-4373.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Bird of Youth, Okkervil River
Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd., Westlake; 8:30 p.m., 18+; $20. (213) 389-3856.
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Wednesday, May 3
36th Annual L.A. Conservancy Preservation Awards Luncheon ("Over 600 community and business leaders will attend this event, one of the most inspiring awards programs in town. Help us honor some of the best preservation projects in L.A. County! They reflect a range of outstanding efforts to preserve and revitalize the historic places that make Greater Los Angeles unique.")
Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles; 11:30 a.m.; $150-5000. (213) 624-1011.
Film Preservation in Latin America: Pasado, Presente, Futuro ("As film labs are closing worldwide, funding remains an ongoing challenge, and restoration efforts often need to be done collaboratively with support from multiple outside organizations. This event will bring together representatives from Latin American archives to showcase restored films and new archival "discoveries" from their collections as well as to discuss challenges in maintaining their countries' cinematic legacy.")
Harold M. Williams Auditorium, Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr., Brentwood; 7 p.m.; free (but advance tickets required; parking $15 / $10 after 3 p.m.). (310) 440-7300.
Witch Taint: The Black Metal Dialogues ("Dave Hill is obsessed with Norwegian Black Metal, brought to international prominence in the early '90s thanks to a series of church burnings, murders, suicides, and other surefire attention-getting devices. His desire to become part of the scene reached such a fever pitch that he couldn't help but reach out to a longtime member of the Norwegian Black Metal community. Fearing for his own life, however, he wrote not as himself, but as his alter ego - a 19-year-old from Gary, Indiana named Lance, the frontman and sole member of the self-proclaimed greatest Black Metal band ever, Witch Taint.")
The Viper Room, 8852 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood; 8 p.m., 21+; $10. (310) 358-1881.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Kiefer Sutherland (also Thursday)
The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; 7:30 p.m., a/a; $25. (310) 276-2222.
Robyn Hitchcock
The Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood; 8 p.m., a/a; $25. (310) 276-1158.
"Storywriter Songteller" with performances by Veronica Bianqui, St. Ranger, Johnzo West
Stories Books & Café, 1716 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park; 8:30 p.m.; free. (213) 413-3733.
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Thursday, May 4
Nick Offerman: Full Bush ("The handmade-ukulele-wielding comedic artist best known for portraying Ron Swanson on Parks and Recreation unveils a veritable smorgasbord of cautionary tales, tunes, and tips for prosperity. From lessons in manliness, to high-spirited singalongs, to the occasional bout with nudity, Offerman's stage performances are inspirational experiences for those lucky enough to attend.")
Largo at The Coronet, 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Grove; 6 p.m.; $30-100. (310) 855-0350.
Lucha VaVoom Cinco de Mayan ("Ahora en su décimo 15 año, Lucha VaVoom continúa sorprendiendo y sorprendiendo con su constante atención a la emoción del espectáculo que es horror y hilaridad. ¿Quién es más macho - Rey Escorpion o Laredo Kid? ¿Magno o Rey Horus? Averigüe cuando vaya al Lucha VaVoom Cinco de Mayan, el más grande de todas las fiestas mexicanas aparte del Día de los Muertos y varias quinceañeras. También puede ser la única vez que se puede encontrar lucha, burlesco, comedia, locura electro-punk de Silverio, tamales y lowriders en un cómodo partido de tequila y margarita empapado de una vez." Also Friday.)
The Mayan, 1038 S. Hill St., downtown Los Angeles; 7 p.m.; $48.50, (213) 746-4287.
The Short Films of David Lynch ("A program of David Lynch’s earliest, rarest, lowest budget work, including: Six Men Getting Sick, 1967, 4 min.; The Alphabet, 1968, 4 min.; The Grandmother, 1970, 34 min.; The Amputee (V. 1), 1974, 5 min.; The Amputee (V. 2), 1974, 4 min.; Premonitions for Following an Evil Deed, 1995, 1 min.")
Cinefamily, 611 N. Fairfax Ave., Beverly Grove; 10 p.m.; $12 / members free. (323) 655-2510.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Dedekind Cut, Sondre Lerche, Alexander von Mehren
The Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood; 8 p.m., a/a; $20. (310) 276-1158.
Sir Richard Bishop (of Sun City Girls), Robert Millis (of Climax Golden Twins)
Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd., Westlake; 8:30 p.m., 21+; $12. (213) 389-3856.
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Friday, May 5
W. Kamau Bell gabs with author Roxane Gay about The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell: Tales of a 6’4”, African American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic, Black and Proud Blerd, Mama’s Boy, Dad, and Stand-Up Comedian ($28, Dutton) ("Tackles a wide range of evergreen issues, such as race relations; fatherhood; the state of law enforcement today; comedians and superheroes; right-wing politics; failure; his interracial marriage; why he never seemed to fit in with the Black comedy scene...or the white comedy scene; how he was a Black nerd way before that became a thing")
Largo at The Coronet, 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Grove; 6 p.m.; $40 includes copy of book. (310) 855-0350.
Kathy Shorr discusses Shot: 101 Survivors of Gun Violence in America ($40, powerHouse) ("The increasing ubiquity of gun violence has become the norm particularly in the U.S., where we have begun to hear horror after horror on a daily basis. "Shot" is about people who have been shot and survived the experience. It portrays 101 survivors, aged 8 to 80, from all races and many ethnicities. They are the representatives of survivorhood. Most were photographed in the location where they were shot.")
Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; 7 p.m.; free. (310) 659-3110.
Comedians Cinema Club ("The show where stand up comedians attempt to recreate your favorite films live on stage! There's chaos, audience participation, and possible nudity! It's Time Out London's Comedy Critics Choice every month, and The Guardian named it one of the best audience participation comedy shows at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival. This month, we're taking on Disney's Aladdin!")
NerdMelt, 7522 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood; 8:45 p.m.; $8. (323) 851-7223.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Feist (also Saturday and Sunday)
Palace Theater, 630 S. Broadway, downtown Los Angeles; 7 p.m.; $45-55. (213) 999-5067.
Los Angeles Philharmonic (Gustavo Dudamel, conductor; Michelle DeYoung, mezzo-soprano) performing Schubert's "Symphony No. 1," Mahler's "Songs of a Wayfarer," Schubert's "Symphony No. 2"
Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m., a/a; $65-201. (323) 850-2000.
Velvet Tinmine ("DJs Don Bolles and Noah Wallace will be on hand, spinning a stomp-worthy melange of nonstop Junkshop Glam Crunchers and Bubblegum Rave-Ups that will have you dancing those platforms down to little smoking nubbins all night long, or at least until they throw us all out on our sequin-covered arses at 2 a.m.! Prizes for the best '70s glam looks, so don't forget to dress to excess!")
Monty Bar, 1222 W. 7th St., Westlake; 9 p.m., 21+; free. (213) 228-6000.
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Saturday, May 6
Free Comic Book Day (signings by Christos Gage, Marguerite Bennett, Gustavo Vasquez, Karl Altstaetter, Joshua Henaman, Ambrose Quintanilla, George Ford, David Davis, Jamie Sullivan, Russell Nohelty, and Josh Siegel at Hi De Ho in Santa Monica, as well as other artists in various other comic book stores)
Throughout Los Angeles
32nd Annual UCLA Pow Wow ("Everyone is invited to come and learn about Native culture via song, dance, food and native arts and crafts." Also Sunday.)
UCLA Wilson Plaza, 120 Westwood Plaza, Westwood; 9 a.m.; free. (310) 206-7513.
Wait Wait, Don't Kill Me! ("A night of unforgettable comedy and entertainment that will hilariously take on the year in animal news, views and other topical animal events. Panelists, including Lily Tomlin, June Diane-Raphael, Casey Wilson, Whitney Cummings and Craig Ferguson will compete in our quiz show formatted live event by fielding questions from our host, Paul Scheer. All the proceeds of this event will benefit the Voice For The Animals Foundation.")
Royce Hall, 10745 Dickson Plaza, UCLA, Westwood; 8 p.m.; $100 / $75 / $25. (310) 825-2101.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Refractor Piano™ Immersion ("Peter Manning Robinson - dual concerts, one-night-only - plays his, and Klaus Hoch's, creation, The Refractor Piano™ ("Robinson is pioneering a new music form called “refracted music.” Without using prerecorded tracks, triggered samples, external sounds, or MIDI instruments, the Emmy and multiple BMI award-winning composer creates a vast spectrum of new musical environments with just a refracted acoustic piano. The music combines elements of neoclassical composition and jazz improvisation that, when acoustically refracted, produce an original and transcendent live music experience.")
Vortex Dome, 1201 W. 5th St., Ste. #185, downtown Los Angeles; 7:30 p.m., a/a; $10-20. (213) 534-3720.
cleaninglady (Australia), Philip Mantione (L.A.), Moment Trigger (L.A.), b (L.A.) in a night of noise, nonsense and nothing
Coaxial, 1815 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m., a/a; free. (213) 536-8020.
Bebe McPhereson MindPowerRecitements, Fancy Space People, L.A. Drones at HM157's 10-Year Anniversary Party ("So many incredible DIY spaces have have risen & fallen all around us over the years. On May 1, 2015 HM157 suffered a terrible fire from or back door to the alley gate...our resident artists lost a great deal...we were lucky that the house was spared! Let's get decked out in finest extraterrestrial attire & FREAK OUT. This is a costume dance party -  use your imagination! Come as any sort of futuristic space creature you can conjure!")
hm157, 3110 N. Broadway, downtown Los Angeles; 9 p.m., a/a, $10. (562) 895-9399.
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Sunday, May 7
Rose-Lynn Fisher offers up "The Topography of Tears ($20, Bellevue Literary Press) ("Does a tear shed while chopping onions look different from a tear of happiness? Fisher trains her optical microscope and camera on her own tears and those of men, women, and children, released in moments of grief, pain, gratitude, and joy, and captured upon glass slides. Duotone photographs reveal the beauty of recurring patterns in nature and present evocative, crystalline imagery for contemplation.")
Hennessey + Ingalls, 300-M S. Santa Fe Ave., downtown Los Angeles; 2 p.m.; free. (213) 437-2130.
Opening of the "Latin Wave: Exploring Myth, Illusion and Cultural Appropriation" series ("Looks at the treatment of Latino culture from Hollywood’s beginnings and beyond. Events include a screening of The Gaucho (1927) starring Douglas Fairbanks & Lupe Velez with live accompaniment from Bob Salisbury on our 1924 Wurlitzer Theatre Organ; a screening of The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema (2002); the exhibition "Exploring Myth, Illusion and Cultural Appropriation"; live performance by members of the Grammy-winning band Quetzal; and "They Shoot Mexicans, Don't They?", a special immersive theater experience by Rose Portillo and Theresa Chavez." Through May 21.)
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel; 2:30 p.m.; $12 doors / $10 advance (cash only). (626) 308-2865.
2 Girls 1 Pup ("An actual psychic will do readings for the dogs in the audience! The night is full of hilarious comedy, games, and segments plus free PUPcorn and beer, and raffle prizes. All proceeds benefit The Tailwaggers’s Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides funding to qualified 501c non-profit organizations who supply life saving treatment to sick and injured animals.")
Tailwaggers, 1929 N. Bronson Ave., Hollywood; 7 p.m.; $7 (cash only). (323) 464-9600.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
The 2nd Annual Gardena Mohican Love & Jazz Festival (featuring Kevin O'Neal & The GML Gardena All Stars; also featuring compositions of Gardena Alumni)
Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood; 7:30 p.m., a/a; $65. (323) 466-2210.
Sondheim & Jazz: Side by Side featuring Bill Charlap, Ann Hampton Callaway, and Renee Rosnes; Dave Grusin presents: Jazz from West Side Story
Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles; 7:30 p.m., a/a; $51-80. (323) 850-2000.
Daniel Rosenboom Quintet (Kai Kurosawa - beartrax, Alexander Noice - guitar, Daniel Rosenboom - trumpet, Dan Schnelle - drums, Gavin Templeton - alto sax)
bluewhale, 123 Astronaut E. S. Onizuka St., Suite #301, Little Tokyo; 9 p.m., 21+; $15 general / $10 students. (213) 620-0908.
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Monday, May 8
Gabourey Sidibe, star of Precious and American Horror Story, signs her memoir This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare ($25, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) in conversation with Roxane Gay, author of The New York Times best-selling essay collection Bad Feminist.
Barnes & Noble, 189 Grove Dr., Ste. K-30, Fairfax; 7 p.m.; free. (323) 525-0270.
Stephen Sylvester, Mary Mallory, & Donovan Brandt present Hollywood at Play: The Lives of the Stars Between Takes ($25, Lyons) ("Images of celebrities enjoying dancing, bike-riding, roller skating, bowling, and playing tennis; among the photos are eight rare photos of a young Marilyn Monroe at play; Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland frolicking at a pool party; Steve McQueen and James Garner astride McQueen's iconic motorcycle between takes of "The Great Escape".")
Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; 7 p.m.; free. (310) 659-3110.
Mainardtown ("Inspired by elementary school plays and parliamentary procedure! Join the residents of rural Mainardtown as they hold their quarterly town-hall meeting. This rowdy show incorporates the audience as active members of Mainardtown and encourages them to weigh in and voice their opinions on important matters such as: What to do with the town snake, Can a dog be an electrician, and what will be the theme of this year's parade?")
NerdMelt, 7522 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood; 8:45 p.m.; $8. (323) 851-7223.
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Tuesday, May 9
Chris Pegula unveils Diaper Dude: The Ultimate Dad's Guide to Surviving the First Two Years ($15, TarcherPerigree) ("An easy-to-read resource for new dads, combining hard-won lessons learned, pitfalls to avoid, and practical advice from a dude who hasn't lost his identity (or his sanity). Covers everything from bonding, babyproofing, and when you'll have sex again, to toddlerhood, tantrums, and tag-teaming with your partner to cover all the bases while staying (somewhat) sane.")
Diesel Books, 225 26th St., Ste. #33, Brentwood; 6:30 p.m.; free. (310) 576-9960.
Art Battle Los Angeles ("Art Battle is live competitive painting. Painters create the best work they can in 20 minutes. As they work, patrons move around the easels, closely watching the creative process. The medium is acrylic paint and the tools allowed are brushes, palette knives or any non-mechanical implements. At the end of the round, the audience votes democratically for their favorite painting and bids in silent auction to take the work home.")
Boomtown Brewery, 700 Jackson St., downtown Los Angeles; 7 p.m.; $20 general / $15 advance. (213) 617-8497.
From L.A. to the Outback: Two Novelists (David Francis and Jane Smiley) in conversation ("Francis’ latest novel Wedding Bush Road ($25, Counterpoint) follows the visceral journey of a young L.A. lawyer called back to his family’s horse farm in rural Australia when his mother falls ill. Discussing this psychological portrait of a divided family and their complicated roots, Francis is joined by master storyteller and fellow horse aficionado Jane Smiley.")
Mark Taper Auditorium, Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., downtown Los Angeles; 7:15 p.m.; free. (213) 228-7500.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Los Angeles Philharmonic (Gustavo Dudamel, conductor - with Boris Allakhverdyan, clarinet; Andrew Bain, horn; Nathan Cole, violin; Whitney Crockett, bassoon;  Robert deMaine, cello; Ingrid Hutman, viola; Johnny Lee, violin; Gloria Lum, cello; David Allen Moore, bass; Akiko Tarumoto, violin; Ben Ullery, viola) perform Chamber Music: All-Schubert - Schubert's String Quartet No. 13, D. 804, "Rosamunde" and Schubert's Octet in F, D. 803
Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m., a/a; $20-58. (323) 850-2000.
Bob Holz and A Vision Forward (feat. Chet Catallo & Ralphe Armstrong) perform a tribute to Larry Coryell and Alphonse Mouson
Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood; 8:30 p.m., a/a; $20. (323) 466-2210.
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Wednesday, May 10
Spontaneous Collective Action: Peripheral Mobilization During the Arab Spring ("Who is responsible for protest mobilization? Models of disease and information diffusion suggest that those central to a social network (the core) should have a greater ability to mobilize others than those who are less well-connected. To the contrary, Steinert-Threlkeld argues that those not central to a network (the periphery) can generate collective action, especially in the context of large-scale protests in authoritarian regimes.")
UCLA Charles E. Young Research Library, Main Conference Room 11360, 280 Charles E. Young Dr. E., Westwood; 3 p.m.; free. (310) 825-4732.
Yumi Sakugawa blabs with Krista Suh about Sakugawa's The Little Book of Life Hacks: How to Make Your Life Happier, Healthier, and More Beautiful ($20, St. Martin's Griffin) ("Comic book artist Sakugawa offers the perfect reference guide for these know-hows - plus loads of other tips for improving your life - complete with her unique hand-drawn illustrations accompanying every clever tip,")
Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz; 7:30 p.m.; free. (323) 660-1175.
Ludo Lefebvre and Phil Rosenthal: Hollywood at the Table ("Join award-winning celebrity chef Ludo Lefebvre (Trois Mec, Petit Trois) and Emmy-winning Hollywood producer and television star Phil Rosenthal (of Everybody Loves Raymond) for an intimate conversation about life in the creative and culinary spotlights. Lefebvre’s book Crave: The Feast of the Five Senses ($15, William Morrow) will be available for purchase. A Q&A and book signing follow the program.")
Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Brentwood; 8 p.m.; $15 general / $12 members. (310) 440-4500.
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Thursday, May 11
The Birth of the Museum in Latin America ("In some countries, governments established national museums following their independence from Spain in an effort to define a new national identity; in other instances, museums arose primarily from private collections. This event foregrounds the important scholarly contributions from Latin America to the history of museums." Also Friday.)
Museum Lecture Hall, Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr., Brentwood; 10 a.m.; free (advance ticket required; parking is $15 / $10 after 3 p.m.). (310) 440-7300.
Wallace Shawn and André Gregory: The Designated Mourner ("As their rapidly changing country slips into totalitarianism, three artist-intellectuals try to make sense of their changing lives in this searing and prescient drama. When their government brutally cracks down on anyone suspected of subversion, the three observe the flagrant transformations of everyday life, public affairs and personal relationships, realizing they are each made of very different moral fiber despite their shared highbrow background. Audiences marveled at the remarkable relevance of the 1996 play when it was revived during the George W. Bush years. Now the artists revisit the work, which is frequently heralded as a masterpiece of political theater, during the first months of a new and controversial U.S. administration." Through Sunday, May 21.)
REDCAT, 631 W. 2nd St., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m. (Sunday performances at 3 p.m.; $25-55. (213) 237-2800.
Ultra-rare screening of The Spook Who Sat by The Door ("Actor-turned-director Ivan Dixon’s Spook harnesses racial frustrations into a biting heist-thriller - couched in the newly-fashionable cinematic language of Blaxploitation. In a politically-motivated attempt at "integration" (what can be read as not-so-subtle "tokenism"), Spook’s subjugator Dan Freeman is one of several dozen African-American recruits hauled in by the hyper-white brass at the CIA for instruction in espionage. Newly armed with training in explosives, ballistics, conversion tactics, and jujitsu, Freeman transposes his knowledge to an eager community of Black Freedom Fighters on Chicago’s South Side - to the chagrin of his former employer. It can be assumed that, in real life as in the film, the U.S. government does not appreciate being made for a fool, which is why the FBI evoked COINTELPRO strategy and systematically seized and destroyed every print they could find…except one. In an incredible stroke of foresight and artistic rebellion, Dixon archived the original negative under an alternate title, the only reason we’re able to experience Spook today.")
Cinefamily, 611 N. Fairfax Ave., Beverly Grove; 10 p.m.; $12 general / members free. (323) 655-2510.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Timber Timbre, The Wooden Sky
The Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park; 8:30 p.m., 18+; $15.50-17.50. (213) 413-8200.
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Friday, May 12
Will We Ever Eliminate Ghettos? ("On March 29, 1516, the city council of Venice issued a decree forcing Jews to live in il ghetto - a closed quarter named for the copper foundry that once occupied the area. How did the ghetto go from being a word associated mainly with the segregation of European Jews to a concept used to describe the lives of poor blacks in U.S. cities? Princeton sociologist Mitchell Duneier, winner of the seventh annual Zócalo Book Prize for Ghetto: The Invention of a Place, the History of an Idea ($16, Farrar, Straus and Giroux) visits Zócalo to examine why the ghetto endures.")
MOCA Grand Avenue, 250 S. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles; 7:30 p.m.; free. (213) 626-6222.
Conjuring Cabaret with Cabernet: A Magic Class with a Twist (Come learn magic whilst drinking wine! Magician Dan Perez brings you a evenings worth of fun, chicanery…and magic. Grab a glass, and be ready to learn some of the most up-to-date tricks a working magician has to offer. No prior experience necessary - all wine, props and notes on your lesson are included.")
Book Show, 5503 N. Figueroa St., Highland Park; 8 p.m.; $75. (213) 438-9551.
Metro Art screens Them! (1954) under the stars ("Deemed a pioneer of the "nuclear monster" genre, it culminates in a climactic battle scene set in L.A., following the accidental creation of man-eating ants that threaten mankind and stars James Whitmore and Joan Weldon. Features scenes shot in Union Station's railroad yard and at the nearby L.A. River. Former Times entertainment reporter Susan King, who specializes in “Classic Hollywood,” will introduce the film.")
Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m.; free. (213) 484-8846.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Charles Owens Quintet ("World-class tenor sax, soprano sax, and flute player Owens is a fearless virtuoso with his own distinctive musical voice. A featured soloist with the Clayton Hamilton Orchestra, he also serves as conductor of the Luckman Jazz Orchestra.")
BP Grand Entrance, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire; 6 p.m.; free. (323) 857-6000.
PJ Harvey
Greek Theater, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Griffith Park; 7 p.m., ages 5 and up; $35-79.50. (844) 524-7335.
further adventures of experimental music in Los Angeles with Matt Carlson (Thrill Jockey), Infinite Body, Gregg Kowalsky, Preferred Pronouns
Coaxial, 1815 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 9 p.m., a/a; $7. (213) 536-8020.
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For the next two weeks in and around Los Angeles...

Thursday, April 13
Deaf West ("Spring Awakening was produced by Los Angeles-based Deaf West Theater, which has been performing theatrical productions for 26 years. Its productions feature deaf and hearing actors working together in a ballet of movement, with both American Sign Language and spoken English. Through both panel discussion and performance, this event will highlight "How ASL Musicals are Stretching the Boundaries of the Musical." UCLA student musicians and singers will join with Broadway and local actors to perform musical numbers from the show.")
UCLA Schoenberg Hall, 445 Charles E Young Dr. E., Westwood; 1 p.m.; free. (310) 825-7867.
Kosher/Soul: Black and Jewish Foodways ("In these two programs, Michael W. Twitty, the acclaimed African-American Jewish food writer, culinary historian, and TED Fellow, explores race, culture, food, faith, and history. In the afternoon talk, Twitty shares his personal journey and discusses the experience of being both African American and Jewish. In the evening talk and cooking demonstration, Twitty explores the ways African-Americans and Jews have used food to reconcile otherness and oppression, illuminating the global stories offered by diasporic foodways. Inspired by the Passover Seder, Twitty will prepare a sampling of recipes from his forthcoming cookbook The Cooking Gene: A Journey through African-American Culinary History in the Old South ($29, Amistad).")
Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Brentwood; 2 p.m. / 8 p.m.; free / $20 general/$15 Skirball members/$10 full-time students. (310) 440-4500.
Annabelle Gurwitch gabs with Jonathan Gold and unveils her new collection of essays Wherever You Go, There They Are ($26, Blue Rider) ("Gurwitch explores family mythology, her immigrant southern Jewish clan and an inheritance on an ill-fated sliver of sand disappearing due to climate change known as Massacre Island; theater folk, secular humanists, Furries, a UFO cult, how corporations use sisterhood as a recruiting tool, the ladies who brunch at Tel Aviv Gardens Retirement Home in Miami, Florida, and finds common ground with her Syrian Uber driver’s kin." Also: Gurwitch makes gumbo after the reading.)
Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz; 7:30 p.m.; free. (323) 660-1175.
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Friday, April 14
Opening night of the new documentary David Lynch: The Art Life ("'Sketching and smoking in his home studio, David Lynch – a lifelong artist whose fixation on the concept of moving, audible paintings begat arguable cinematic masterstrokes like Eraserhead and Mulholland Drive - credits not his "normal" childhood, but the mysterious sensations and surreal encounters within it, as coloring a lifetime of the work we know well: one that explores, challenges, subverts (and yet, celebrates), the inherent darkness within American normalcy. As textural and synesthetic as a Lynch film itself, this is the rare artist’s biography that lets the subject - and his eerie and thrilling visual art - speak for itself." Dir. Jon Nguyen, 2016, DCP, 90 min.)
Cinefamily, 611 N. Fairfax Ave., Beverly Grove; 7:30 p.m.; $12 / members free. (323) 655-2510.
Screening of Immigrants & Refugees with W. Kamau Bell in person ("Emmy-nominated United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell is an eight-part CNN Original Series that follows sociopolitical comedian Bell as he explores subcultures across the country, using humor to start a conversation about race and how our differences unite and divide us. In the episode Immigrants & Refugees, Bell is gleefully steeped in the extraordinary stories of ambitious immigrants to the U.S., as well as those who have escaped to it seeking a safer life.")
Bing Theatre, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire; 7:30 p.m.; free. (323) 857-6010.
The H&R Blocky Horror Taxes Show ("Experience the original and terrifying musical H&R Block doesn't want you to see! It's close to midnight on Tax Day, and Chip and Marie have yet to do their taxes. In a moment of panic and poor judgment, they find themselves at H&R Block, learning first-hand of the company's criminal mischief. Cast: Aaron Albertstein, Eric Bauer, Jessica Drolet, Jillian Dunn, Andrew Fernandez, Sam Horwitz, April Mouton, Aliza Pearl, Michael Resnick, Lauri Roggenkamp, Alex Vaughan, John Wyatt, Jon Zucker. Live accompaniment from Tony Gonzalez.")
UCB Franklin, 5919 Franklin Ave., Hollywood Hills; 11:59 p.m.; $6. (323) 908-8702.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Hell in a Handbag: Handbag Factory 6-Year Anniversary (feat. Actuary, Eva Aguila, Amps for Christ, Andorkappen, Bastard Noise, Bonus Beast, Lauren Bousfield, Ezra Buchla, Conscious Summary, Nathanial Eras, Tom Hall, Joseph Hammer, Harassor, Instagon, Emily Lacy, Malocclusion, Of the Skull, Pedestrian Deposit, Pod Blotz, Pulsating Cyst, Rat Bastard, Seamstress, Sharkiface, Sleepwalkers Local, Submissions, Vankmen, Wreck and Reference, Xina Xurner, many others. Also Saturday.)
(the) Handbag Factory, 1336 S. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles; 6 p.m., a/a; $5-7 donation.
Hans Zimmer
Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Ct., downtown Los Angeles; 7 p.m., a/a; $59.95-$250. (213) 763-6030.
Charles Lloyd & The Marvels (feat. Bill Frisell with Reuben Rogers, Eric Harland and Greg Leisz) ("Tenor saxophonist Lloyd has a legendary history in the music world, and could certainly be in a position to slow down and rest on his laurels. Looking back has never been of great interest to this tender warrior; this seeker of beauty and truth.")
Royce Hall, 10745 Dickson Plaza, UCLA, Westwood; 8 p.m., a/a; $29-59 general / $25 UCLA staff & faculty / $15 UCLA students. (310) 825-2101.
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Saturday, April 15
13th Annual Vintage Fashion Show and Tea ("Beautiful period costumes and vintage gowns take center stage during this annual fashion extravaganza. After the show, visitors partake in an afternoon buffet tea, shop in our Museum Store, enjoy our vendors and more.")
Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer St., Montecito Heights; 11 a.m.; $30 / $15 per child ages 6-10 (must be purchased in advance). (323) 225-2700.
Michael Webb presents Building Community: New Apartment Architecture ($65, Thames & Hudson) ("Focuses on the urgent need to create many more and better-designed affordable apartments, in US cities and around the world. A panel discussion will comprise Frances Anderton, host of DnA on KCRW; Julie Eizenberg, co-principal of Koning Eizenberg Architecture, which creates affordable housing in Santa Monica and elsewhere; and Richard Loring, an architect turned builder-developer, who is currently working with a team of architects on an innovative system of prefabricated construction.")
A+D Architecture and Design Museum, 900 E. 4th St., downtown Los Angeles; 3 p.m.; free. (213) 346-9734.
Nasty Women Present: Our Pussies are Grabbing Back Improv Show (You can't see Trump's taxes, but you can see a bunch of UCB's nastiest women doing the nastiest improv you can imagine! Featuring Lauren Adams, Beth Appel, Emily Durrett, Hannah Garces, Jessica Jardine, Marcy Jarreau, Ego Nwodim, Natasha Rothwell, Mary Sasson, Betsy Sodaro.")
UCB Franklin, 5919 Franklin Ave., Hollywood Hills; 8 p.m.; $13. (323) 908-8702.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
DeaThLA presents Bath Salts XXXIII: The Beat Jackers, Choice Reef & M.I.E, Clive, High Sun, OneWerd (San Francisco), VerBS
The Smell, 247 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 9 p.m., a/a; $5. (213) 625-4325.
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Sunday, April 16
Easter Egg Hunt ("The biggest Easter Egg hunt in the San Gabriel Valley returns! Grab your baskets and bring the whole family. The Easter Bunny will be on hand to say hello to all the little jockeys. Enjoy the Family Fun Zone which includes pony rides, bounce houses, face painting and more.")
Santa Anita Park Infield, 285 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia; 12:30 p.m.; $40. (626) 574-7223.
Bugs Bunny Cartoon Classics ("It’s rabbit season! Celebrate spring with a thoroughly jolly, rabbit-filled family matinee of classic Warner Bros. cartoons. The program runs approximately 90 minutes. Free Easter candy for all kids in attendance!")
Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica; 2 p.m.; $12 general / $8 members / $10 seniors 65+ and students. (310) 260-1528.
Los Angeles International Culture Film Festival ("An annual film festival founded by the International Student Film Association, serving to endorse filmmakers of diverse backgrounds, incorporate cultural significance into cinematic artistry.")
UCLA Kerckhoff Hall, Charles E. Young Grand Salon (248), 308 Westwood Plaza, Westwood; 3:30 p.m.; free. (310) 206-8129.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Violinist Rolf Haas ("Haas is blazing an eye-opening new trail as equal parts classical violinist, combining extreme virtuosity with an expansive sound palette, and hip-hop artist (MC/producer), combining raw lyricism with lush instrumentals. This unique skill set was to develop starting from age five through the tutelage of his violinist grandfather (Prof. Emeritus Harry Nordstrom, Carleton College), and at 13 through his immersion into street culture in his hometown of Minneapolis.")
Bing Theater, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire; 6 p.m.; free. (323) 857-6010.
Really Fun Easter Sunday Recital with Authority Figure, Curse (Baltimore MD), Girl Pusher, Select Sex
The Smell, 247 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 9 p.m., a/a; $5. (213) 625-4325.
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Monday, April 17
Comedians Rob Bell & Pete Holmes ("There are billions of us featherless bipeds stumbling around on this blue-and-green ball while it hurtles through space at 67,000 mph, wondering how we got here and what it all means and whether or not these pants fit. It’s all a heartbreaking mess, isn't it? But then there are those moments when it's something…beautiful. Once you're laughing in the face of the infinite, everything else is just way more interesting…")
Largo at The Coronet, 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Grove; 6 p.m.; $30. (310) 855-0350.
Screening of Let It Fall: L.A. 1982-1992 followed by a Q&A with director John Ridley ("A two-hour documentary that explores the city-wide violence that began April 29, 1992, when the verdict was announced in the Rodney King case. Delves beyond the conflict between law enforcement and the black community to look at tensions across the city; it traces the roots of the civil unrest to a decade before the uprising. Features exclusive interviews with eyewitnesses and people directly involved in the events from diverse neighborhoods across the city, including black, white, Hispanic, Korean and Japanese Americans.")
Albert & Dana Broccoli Theatre, George Lucas Bldg., USC, 900 W. 34th St., University Park; 7 p.m.; free (but RSVP). (213) 740-8358.
Is Freedom of the Press Under Siege? ("While President Trump has labeled the media the "enemy of the American people" and "the opposition party," journalists soldier on, through strange and chaotic White House press conferences, where many have been belittled and insulted. This program will address questions such as, what is the role of a free press? What is the role of investigative journalism now? How difficult will it be to report the truth? Participants include Dylan Byers, Senior Reporter for Media and Politics, CNN; Cathleen Decker, presidential politics analyst for the L.A. Times; and Adam Nagourney, L.A. Bureau Chief for the New York Times. Moderated by Kevin Roderick, former reporter and Senior Editor for the Los Angeles Times and editor/publisher of LAObserved.com.")
Ann and Jerry Moss Theater, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica; 7:30 p.m.; $20. (310) 855-0005.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Banks, Steelz, Zipper Club
El Rey Theater, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire; 7:30 p.m., a/a; $25. (323) 936-6400.
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m., a/a; $41-105. (323) 850-2000.
Tortoise
Teragram Ballroom, 1234 W. 7th St., Westlake; 8 p.m., a/a; $25. (213) 689-9100.
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Tuesday, April 18
Music and Performance Arts Party 2017 ("Join hundreds of college students from across Southern California for an evening of art, music, performances, and after-hours access to the galleries. Cash bar and refreshments available. Created and hosted by the Hammer Student Association, a UCLA student group that creates dynamic programs and content at the Hammer Museum by and for college students.")
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood; 7 p.m.; free. (310) 443-7000.
A Conversation with Artist Abdulnasser Gharem ("Gharem as he discusses "Pause," his first solo exhibition in the United States. For Gharem, like most of us, seeing the World Trade Center destroyed on television was one of those terrible moments that seems to make the world stand still or pause. Gharem has deeply absorbed this notion of pause into his work both as an occasion to examine certain universal dichotomies, which lead us to choose our life’s paths, and more literally by using the digital symbol for pause - a pair of rectangles - as a visual metaphor for the Twin Towers. Many of his motifs - including geometric designs and floral arabesques - belong to the canon of Islamic art. These are powerful and provocative works that only gradually reveal their meanings.")
Bing Theatre, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire; 7:30 p.m.; free. (323) 857-6010.
Kevin Nealon and Friends
Largo at The Coronet, 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Grove; 7:30 p.m.; $30. (310) 855-0350.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Minty Boi and ¡Viva! present Brutus VIII, Downtown Boys (Providence RI), Girl Pusher
The Smell, 247 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m., a/a; $10. (213) 625-4325.
DJ Shadow, Sam Gellaitry
The Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood; 8 p.m., a/a; $29. (323) 464-0808.
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Wednesday, April 19
Nellie McKay: A Girl Named Bill - The Life and Times of Billy Tipton ("Singer-songwriter, show-tune savant, animal-rights activist and much more,  McKay could easily fill an hour-long show with her own witty numbers and eclectic enthusiasms. But she has dedicated this tour to someone else entirely: the late jazz pianist and bandleader Billy Tipton, who died in 1989. She could stick to her own stuff, McKay acknowledges, "but I would be terribly bored".")
Largo at The Coronet, 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Grove; 6 p.m.; $30. (310) 855-0350.
Alan Bell talks up Poisoned: How a Crime-Busting Prosecutor Turned His Medical Mystery into a Crusade for Environmental Victims ($26, Skyhorse) ("Millions of people fall ill and die each year because of toxic chemical exposures at work - without knowing they're at risk. Stunned by what he discovered, Bell chose to fight back, turning his plight into an opportunity. Soon, he also found himself drawn back into the legal field, teaming up with top lawyers fighting for those who had already fallen ill.")
Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; 7 p.m.; free. (310) 659-3110.
David Owen unveils Where the Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River ($28, Riverhead) ("Takes readers on an adventure downriver along a labyrinth of man-made waterways, back roads, and RV parks, to the spot near the U.S.-Mexico border where the river runs dry. Owen’s story is crucial to our future: how a patchwork of engineering marvels, byzantine legal agreements, aging infrastructure, and neighborly cooperation enables life to flourish in the desert. An engaging and informative account of the American West's water crisis that students, policymakers, and anyone who's curious and concerned about water will turn to for years to come.")
Pages, a Bookstore, 904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach; 7 p.m.; free. (310) 318-0900.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Bonnie Barnett Group ("Vocalist Barnett is joined by Dan Clucas (trumpet), Richard Wood (alto saxophone), Hal Onserud (bass), and Garth Powell (drums) for an evening of improvised music. Barnett also co-hosts “Trilogy” on KXLU 88.9 Wednesday nights at 9 p.m., which is the perfect thing to listen to on your way home from Soundwaves.")
Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica; 7:30 p.m.; a/a; free. (310) 458-8600.
The Avalanches
The Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood; 8 p.m., a/a; $29.50. (323) 464-0808.
Rachel Blumberg (of The Decemberists), Califone, Tara Jane O'Neil
Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd., Westlake; 8:30 p.m., 21+; $14-16. (213) 389-3856.
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Thursday, April 20
Special 4/20 screening of Half-Baked (which remains one of the most joyous and colorful films ever released in the '90s)
Wiltern Theatre, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Koreatown; 7 p.m., $15. (213) 388-1400.
Double-bill of Cape Fear and Wild Weed ("Our 4/20 reefer madness double bill teams villainous Robert Mitchum in Cape Fear with Lila Leeds in Wild Weed; the pair were famously busted for pot possession in 1948.")
Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood; 7:30 p.m.; $12 general / $8 members / $10 seniors 65+ and students. (323) 466-3456.
Race and Space in Los Angeles IV ("Beginning with a USC student made production, The Challenge (1957, Claude Bache) exposes the internment of Japanese-Americans during WWII but does so from assimilationist perspective put forth by the Japanese American’s Citizens League, which at the time was promoting a platform leaning towards adopting American ideologies rather than retaining Japanese. As counterpoint, the program features some films from the 1970’s collective of Asian American filmmaker’s known as Visual Communications, who made films from viewpoint of the Asian artist, rather than the Asian as subject. One such film, Manzanar (1971, Robert Nakamura), addresses the issue of Japanese interment during WWII from a much different perspective.")
Echo Park Film Center, 1200 N. Alvarado St., Echo Park; 7:30 p.m.; free. (213) 484-8846.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Cypress Hill, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa
Greek Theater, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Griffith Park; 6 p.m., 5+; $29.50-150. (844) 524-7335.
Marcus Marr, Röyksopp
The Novo, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown Los Angeles; 9 p.m., a/a; $29.50. (2130 765-7000.
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Friday, April 21
My Paradox Reading: Tribute to Prince ("Special tribute to Prince on the one-year anniversary of his death. Join us for poetry, song, stories. Music provided by DJ Abdul. Special giveaways, Prince cake and other goodies. Open mic features Charles Bones, Don Fisher Campbell, Chris Paradox, Shamala Sykes, Aubrie Tuttle. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life." - Prince")
Book Show, 5503 N. Figueroa St., Highland Park; 7 p.m.; free. (213) 438-9551.
Screening of The Cure in Orange with discussion following with Cure co-founder and (virtuoso player of "other instrument") Lol Tolhurst ("This terrific concert film captures U.K. alternative rockers The Cure performing in an ancient French amphitheater while on tour in 1986. The band plays 23 songs including "Inbetween Days," "Let's Go to Bed" and "Boys Don't Cry.")
Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood; 7:30 p.m.; $15. (323) 466-3456.
STUPID F##KING BIRD ("Sort-of adapted from The Seagull by Anton Chekhov. A young director and a young actor rage against an older generation of artists and everyone discovers just how disappointing love, art, and growing up can be. In this funny, irreverent new remix of Chekhov, the timeless battle between young and old searches for the meaning of it all." Through Saturday. Also April 25 through April 29, the last date of which happens at 2 p.m.)
UCLA Macgowan Hall Little Theater, 245 Charles E. Young Dr. E., Westwood; 8 p.m.; $17. (310) 825-5761.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Climate Day L.A. with Deerhoof, SOPHIE, Weyes Blood ("The second annual Climate Day L.A. - in partnership with Climate Day L.A., ecoAmerica, Path To Positive LA, and IHEARTCOMIX - will bring together over 1,500 Angeleno leaders, advocates, and locals to strategize, implement, and celebrate local solutions to climate change at this day-long event.")
The Theater at Ace Hotel, 929 Broadway, downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m., a/a; $25. (213) 623-3233.
The Unwrinkled Ear Concert Series and Black Editions Present Jean-Luc Guionnet (alto saxophone) / James Rushford (keyboards) / Øyvind Brandtsegg (live processing, Hadron Particle Synthesizer, live convolver, voice) & Kyle Motl (bass)
Coaxial, 1815 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 8:30 p.m., a/a; free. (213) 536-8020.
Habibiboi, Heliokonia, High-Functioning Flesh, Kid 606, Maria Minerva, Nite Jewel, Alex Pasternak, Josh Peace, Secret Guest, Tropic of Cancer, others
Planned Parenthood Benefit at Union, 4067 W. Pico Blvd., Arlington Heights; 9 p.m., 21+; $5 before 9 p.m., $10 before 10, $15 before 11, $20 after that. (323) 466-2971.
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Saturday, April 22
Straws Suck: An Earth Day Celebration ("Why? Because they're full of BPAs and over 500 million straws are used in the U.S. every day where they end up in the ocean where dolphins and turtles live.  We're marking this Earth Day by celebrating the elimination of regular straw service in our beverages with a special drink menu featuring "alternative straws", photography sessions by Halo Auragraphic and more surprises.")
The Theater at Ace Hotel, 929 Broadway, downtown Los Angeles; 2 p.m.; free. (213) 623-3233.
6th Annual Book Drop Bash ("The largest library party of the year! On this one night per year, Members of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles join authors from the Times Festival of Books at the historic Central Library after dark. Bring a book with you and swap it out for a new one to take home; enjoy complimentary snacks, desserts, local brews, and delicious tequila and coffee while listening to the sounds of KCRW DJ Eric J. Lawrence.")
Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m.; $90 / $45 / members free. (213) 228-7000.
The Earth-gina Monologues ("It's Earth Day, and what better way to celebrate our misunderstood planet than to hear its experiences first hand in the style of The Vagina Monologues?! However, instead of personal stories dealing with the feminine experience, The Earth-gina Monologues has some of UCB's finest talent performing monologues as Earth, each focusing on a specific aspect of the "terrestrial experience." Man has oppressed land and sea for too long - it's time to empower our planet!")
UCB Sunset, 5419 Sunset Blvd., East Hollywood; 9 p.m.; $13. (323) 908-8702.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Deathbomb Arc Showcase with Clipping., JPEGMAFIA (Baltimore, Maryland), Lana Del Rabies (Arizona), Miguel Mendez (New York City), They Hate Change (Florida)
The Smell, 247 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m., a/a; $15. (213) 625-4325.
Los Angeles Philharmonic (David Robertson, conductor; Paul Jacobs, organ) performing "From the New World" (Ives, "Three Places in New England"; Rouse, "Organ Concerto" (West Coast premiere, L.A. Phil co-commission); Dvorák "Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, "From the New World") (Also Sunday.)
Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles; 8 p.m., a/a; $20-188. (323) 850-2000.
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Sunday, April 23
City of Angels Fun Ride 2017 ("Bicycle rides - 32 and 62 miles - start and end at UCLA. The rides are followed by lunch on Dixon Court and a fantastic raffle. Registration fees are donated to the UCLA Blood & Platelet Center and are used to purchase equipment for the Center which allows increased blood collections for UCLA patients.")
UCLA Dickson Plaza, between Royce Hall & Powell Library, Royce Quad, Westwood; 5:45 a.m.; $80. (310) 985-0223.
The Osiris Rex Sample: Return Mission to the Asteroid Bennu ("The Osiris Rex mission was launched in September 2016. It will rendezvous with Asteroid Bennu in 2018 and spend 1.5 years mapping the surface. It will then sample the surface and return 60-2000 g to the Earth in 2023. It's the first U.S. asteroid sampling mission. Dr. Steve Chesley is a senior research scientist at JPL. His research interests include precision orbit estimation and trajectory prediction for asteroids and comets and the Yarkovsky effect on asteroids.")
Geology Building, Room 3656, 595 Charles E. Young Dr. E., Westwood; 2:30 p.m.; free. (310) 825-2015.
Seth Matlins and Eve Epstein gab about The Scratch & Sniff Book of Weed ($20, Abrams Image) ("Entertaining, informative, and whimsically-illustrated guide covers 4,000 years of weed and its significance - psychoactive, cultural, medical, sexual, and more - in just 22 pages and with 20 scratch-&-sniff scents. May just be the greatest-ever gift for anyone from the cannabis connoisseur to the cannabis curious.")
Diesel Books, 225 26th St., Ste. #33, Brentwood; 3 p.m.; free. (310) 576-9960.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Richard Dowling & Frederick Hodges: Two Pianos, Many Masterpieces ("Concert pianists Hodges and Dowling team up for a thrilling two piano concert featuring favorite works by Gershwin, Gottschalk, Joplin, Rossini and Sousa, including their famous two-piano version of the "William Tell Overture" as well as Gershwin's original two-piano version of "Rhapsody in Blue".")
Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo; 2:30 p.m.; $20 (cash or cheque only). (310) 322-2592.
Listening Party: Jack Black, Tanya Haden, Shana Lutker ("Hosted by George and Judy Penner at their beautiful mid-century modern home. Ticket includes food and drinks in an intimate setting with sound & music shared by artists for your listening pleasure. Proceeds benefit SASSAS and the sound. concert series.")
somewhere in Pasadena, 4 p.m., $100 / $125. (323) 960-5723.
Frank Stallone
Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood; 7:30 p.m., a/a; $25. (323) 466-2210.
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Monday, April 24
Morris Chestnut and Obi Obadike present Cut: Lose Up to 10 Pounds in 10 Days...Transform Your Body in Just 12 Weeks ($27, Grand Central Life & Style) ("Hollywood leading man Chestnut may be known for his washboard abs and ripped arms, but not too long ago he was in the worst shape of his life - 30 pounds overweight, avoiding the gym, and frequenting the drive-through. Morris turned to celebrity fitness and nutrition expert Obi Obadike to help get back in shape and the results were astounding.")
Eso Won Books, 4327 Degnan Blvd., Leimert Park; 6 p.m.; free. (323) 290-1048.
Jeff Guinn discusses The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple ($28, Simon & Schuster) ("Guinn examined thousands of pages of FBI files on the case, including material released during the course of his research. He traveled to Jones' Indiana hometown, where he spoke to people never previously interviewed, and uncovered fresh information from survivors. He even visited Jonestown with the same pilot who flew there the day that Congressman Leo Ryan was murdered on Jones' orders.")
Vroman’s, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena; 7 p.m.; free. (626) 449-5320.
The Rumble: A Storytelling Show ("The Rumble is that moment where you get brave enough to own your story. Sounds deep, right? Well, we didn't make that up - shame and vulnerability researcher Dr. Brene Brown did. Screwing up is quintessential to the human experience. And luckily it tends to lead to the funniest stories. Join our super vulnerable and shame-familiar hosts Nicole Shabtai ("American Dad," "Broad City") and Laura Willcox ("Inside Amy Schumer") as they invite some of the best stand-ups and storytellers in L.A. to come and Rumble on this month's theme: REVENGE.")
UCB Sunset, 5419 Sunset Blvd., East Hollywood; 7 p.m.; $6. (323) 908-8702.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Helen Money, Wrekmeister Harmonies
The Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Blvd., Echo Park; 8 p.m., 18+; $10.50-$12.50. (213) 413-8200.
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Tuesday, April 25
Dana Gould presents A Live Stage Reading of Ed Wood's Plan 9 from Outer Space ("Feat. Debra Baker, Jr., Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould, David Koechner, Ron Lynch, Nate Mooney, Jonah Ray, Paul F. Tompkins, Janet Varney. Music by Eban Schletter. Puppetry & Effects by Pam Severns.")
Largo at The Coronet, 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Grove; 6 p.m.; $30. (310) 855-0350.
John Waters signs Make Trouble ($15, Algonquin) ("Anyone embarking on a creative path, he tells us, would do well to realize that pragmatism and discipline are as important as talent and that rejection is nothing to fear. Waters advises young people to eavesdrop, listen to their enemies, and horrify us with new ideas. The perfect playbook for gaming the system by making the system work for you.")
Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; 7 p.m.; free. (310) 659-3110.
Does the Expansion of Presidential Power Threaten the Constitution? ("Since the New Deal, presidents have been amassing new authority, commanding ever-larger bureaucracies, and holding sway over expanding federal regulations affecting every aspect of American life. In recent decades, presidents have taken advantage of a gridlocked and weak Congress to make changes by executive order and even go to war without legislative authorization. Has the office grown so mighty that the presidency itself is a threat to our democracy and security? UCLA constitutional law scholar Adam Winkler, UCLA political scientist and The New York Times contributing columnist Lynn Vavreck, director of UCLA’s Center for American Politics and Public Policy Joel Aberbach, and UCSB political scientist and co-director of the American Presidency Project website John T. Woolley visit Zócalo to discuss whether the Constitution is still an effective check on America’s chief executive.")
MOCA Grand Avenue, 250 S. Grand Ave., downtown L.A.; 7:30 p.m.; free. (213) 626-6222.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Piano Spheres Presents Susan Svrcek: For Spring ("Svrcek welcomes Spring with two works by Milhaud: "Le Printemps" and "Suite" (1913). She is joined by guest artist Nelson Ojeda Valdés for Stravinsky’s 1913 "Le Sacre du Printemps," arranged for two pianos; and barcode (dance music for two pianos), written for the duo in 2015 by Frederick Lesemann.")
REDCAT, 631 W. 2nd St., downtown Los Angeles; 8:30 p.m., a/a; $35 general / $20 members and students / $12 CalArts students, faculty and staff. (213) 237-2800.
Vieux Farka Touré
The Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Blvd., Echo Park; 8:30 p.m., 18+; $11.50-14.50. (213) 413-8200.
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Wednesday, April 26
Hammer Forum: Keeping the DREAM Alive ("The U.S. is home to nearly two million DREAMers - undocumented immigrants under the age of 35 who arrived as children, seeking a pathway to citizenship. Dr. Angela Chuan-Ru Chen, Director of Pre-Health DREAMers (which supports undocumented students interested in health care careers) and moderator Ian S. Masters discuss ways to navigate the current immigration landscape, particularly how to advocate for support programs and undocumented student policies.")
Billy Wilder Theater, Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood; 7:30 p.m.; free. (310) 443-7000.
Kristen Radtke discusses her new graphic memoir Imagine Wanting Only This with illustrator Jordan Crane ($30, Pantheon) ("When Radtke was in college, the sudden death of a beloved uncle and, not long after his funeral, the sight of an abandoned mining town marked the beginning moments of a lifelong fascination with ruins and with people and places left behind. Over time, this fascination deepened until it triggered a journey around the world in search of ruined places.")
Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz; 7:30 p.m.; free. (323) 660-1175.
Kelly Oxford in conversation with Busy Philipps discussing her upcoming memoir When You Find Out the World Is Against You: And Other Funny Memories About Awful Moments ($27, Dey Street) ("Whether it is with the kind of Tweets that lead Rolling Stone to name her one of the Funniest People on Twitter or with pictures of her hilariously adorable family (human and animal) or with something much more serious, like creating the hashtag #NotOkay, where millions of women came together to share their stories of sexual assault, Kelly has a unique, razor-sharp perspective on modern life.")
Ann and Jerry Moss Theater, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica; 8 p.m.; $46 reserved + copy of book / $20 reserved, no book. (310) 855-0005.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Original keyboard player Larry Dunn's Anthology of Earth, Wind & Fire
Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood; 8:30 p.m., a/a; $25. (323) 466-2210.
Dohee Lee: MU... ("Los Angeles premiere. A creative visionary trained at the master level in music composition, singing, drumming and dance, Alpert Award winner Lee has developed an original multimedia iteration of ancient Korean shamanism. Lee uses wearable sensors and controllers to direct an immersive sound and video environment though her mesmerizing physical performance, which combines movement, chanting and percussion. "Shaman is the connector," she says. "The thread of connection is myth. Myth connects us to our lands, nature, history, belief systems, and to each other".")
REDCAT, 631 W. 2nd St., downtown Los Angeles; 8:30 p.m., a/a; $20 general / $16 members and students / $10 CalArts students, faculty and staff. (213) 237-2800.
Andorkappen, Blackberry Tongues, In The Womb
The Smell, 247 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 9 p.m., a/a; $5. (213) 625-4325.
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Thursday, April 27
Paul Sorvino, star of Law & Order and Goodfellas, signs Pinot, Pasta, and Parties ($30, Center Street) ("Dee Dee and Paul Sorvino believe that the best way to celebrate or to solve the problems of the world is with a nice glass of wine and bountiful meal. No subject is taboo at their lively dinner table - especially when cocktails are served! Providing a glimpse into their bi-coastal life and tales of Paul's acting career, this authentic Italian cookbook offers 80 recipes with menus for relaxed entertaining.")
Barnes & Noble, 189 Grove Dr., Ste. K-30, Fairfax; 6 p.m.; free. (323) 525-0270.
Vocal Doppelgänger ("For years, fans have commented on the freakishly similar voices of Ophira Eisenberg and Jackie Kashian. So, despite their differences (blonde / brunette, American / Canadian, L.A. / N.Y.), Ophira and Jackie join forces for a night of stand-up: 2 kickass comics, 2 separate acts, one goddamn beautimous voice. Blindfolds provided if you’d rather not be distracted visually by their beauty.")
NerdMelt, 7522 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood; 6:45 p.m.; $10. (323) 851-7223.
Michael Nesmith in conversation with songwriter D.A. Wallach discussing his upcoming memoir Infinite Tuesday: An Autobiographical Riff ($28, Crown Archetype) ("Nesmith‘s career in music and television took him from starring in The Monkees to a celebrated run of albums as a solo artist and in the First National Band. He created the TV show Popclips, a forerunner of what would become MTV, and produced the films "Repo Man" and "Tapeheads".")
Ann and Jerry Moss Theater, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica; 8 p.m.; $50 reserved + copy of book / $45 general + copy of book. (310) 855-0005.
What Do You Mean, "In Concert"?
Magnetic Fields: 50 Song Memoir ("This personal album, containing fifty songs, one for each year of songwriter Stephin Merritt’s life, is due in early 2017 on Nonesuch Records. Each performance contains a separate program - the entire album will be performed in full over two nights. The music will be played and sung by seven performers in a stage set featuring fifty years of artifacts both musical (vintage computers, reel-to-reel tape decks, newly invented instruments), and decorative (tiki bar, shag carpet, vintage magazines for the perusal of idle musicians). The seven performers each play seven instruments, traditional (cello, charango, clavichord) or invented in the last 50 years (Slinky guitar, Swarmatron, synthesizer). Also Friday.")
Royce Hall, 10745 Dickson Plaza, UCLA, Westwood; 8 p.m., a/a; $29-59 general / $25 UCLA staff & faculty / $15 UCLA students. (310) 825-2101.
Apes-Ma, Hybrid Sheep Organizer (Boise), Lacy Buchanan, SHIVA LINGA
The Smell, 247 S. Main St., downtown Los Angeles; 9 p.m., a/a; $5. (213) 625-4325.
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