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Samueli Theater, Orange County Performing Arts Center
600 Town Center Drive, Costa MesaThe indie rock veterans were kind-of famous in the '90s for the snarky teen-baiting hit "Popular," but have since re-emerged as elder statesmen of nuanced,...
Bordello
901 E. 1st St., L.A.Grandiose, '80s-inspired rock with one eye on the arena and another gazing at their dirty shoes.
The Echo
1822 W. Sunset Blvd., Los AngelesThe power-pop maven returns with his beard and knack for effortless yet intricate songcraft intact.
Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive, L.A.Unwind from the work week at the Getty Center's Fridays Off the 405 series, which features free live indie bands (curated by Flavorpill) and a cash bar that stays open until...
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
8808 Irvine Center Dr, IrvinePrepare thy flip-flops and frisbees, because the Jack is returning with a batch of easygoing beach-party frat-folk.
Aug 29, 2008 07:30PM
El Rey Theatre
5515 Wilshire Blvd., L.A.The much-beloved Gainesville quartet set the template for today's emo: dramatic loud-quiet-loud dynamics, wounded-romantic lyrics and a road-dog tenacity that endeared them...
Key Club
9039 Sunset Blvd., West HollywoodThe backpack rappers never quite made it to Kanye (or even Common) heights, but they still crack wise about modern race relations and the state of hip-hop over expert beats...
Patricia Correia Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave., Santa MonicaTwo group exhibitions culminate the five-year gallery project that focused on Chicano artistas. "Pintores de Aztlan" features works by Frank Romero, Carlos Almaraz,...
Aug 29, 2008 10:00AM
Aug 30, 2008 10:00AM
Betalevel
963 N. Hill St., Los AngelesBetalevel's monthly celebration of piracy, karaoke and conviviality. Attendees are encouraged to bring songs to swap and sing.
Aug 30, 2008 10:00PM
King Edward Saloon
131 E. Fifth St., Los AngelesCatch a ride on this Esotouric tour and dive deep into the life and stories of legendary performer Tom Waits. Points of interest for the bus tour include the Tropicana Hotel...
Skylight Books
1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los AngelesCelebrate Skylight Books' new storefront at 1814 Vermont Ave. with refreshments, music and, best of all, discounts all day long.
Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd., San MarinoThis year's panel discussion focuses on the future of succulent plants emphasizing new developments and how they will impact future fauna. For an additional $20 at...
Hollywood Bowl
2301 N. Highland Ave., Los AngelesAcademy Award-winner and film composer John Williams (“E.T.,” “Jaws,” “Superman,” “Indiana Jones” and more) conducts the...
Aug 29, 2008 08:30PM
Aug 30, 2008 08:30PM
Chain Reaction
1652 W. Lincoln Ave., AnaheimModern emo has rarely been more inviting than this duo, whose arena-ready platitudes on love are levied with punk pep.
Aug 30, 2008 07:30PM
Fingerprints
4612 E. 2nd St., Long BeachThe Mojave 3 founder ditches the gigantic pedalboard for a more intimate acoustic show.
Aug 30, 2008 07:00PM