Happenings
June 2008
2 | Fri
Fasten Your Seatbelts: The Essential Bette Davis
7pm @ LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Celebrate one of the greatest stars of all time with a month-long tribute to the incomparable Bette Davis. Known for her willingness to tackle unsympathetic characters, Davis has brought us a menagerie of acclaimed performances and hours of entertainment. The film series, featuring 16 of her greatest hits, begins on May 2 at 7pm with a screening of Jezebel, and will continue until May 31. Tickets are $9 with the option of $2 matinees. For tickets and show times visit http://www.lacma.org/
3 | Sat
Aftermath: The Griffith Park Fire 05/07
7pm @ drkrm Gallery
2121 San Fernando Road, Suite 3
While the Griffith Park fires that burned nearly 800 acres of the Nation’s largest urban wilderness in May of 2007 will not soon be forgotten, only photographer Colin Brown was able to experience the tragedy first-hand and capture its aftermath in an exhibition that will both fascinate and sadden. His shocking collection is often grotesque but truthful and certainly unique. For more info, visit http://www.drkrm.com/
10 | Sat
L.A. Latin Jazz Festival 2008
7pm @ The Greek Theatre
2700 N. Vermont
Salsa meets Jazz for the opening of the world famous Greek Theatre’s summer season, featuring the Latin giants of Jazz, including nine-time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri and his big band. His arrangements and compositions have made him one of the most beloved Jazz and Classic Salsa artists of his generation. Tickets range from $35-$80. For more info, check out www.greektheatrela.com
15 | Thu
Savvy Summer Style
6pm @ Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza
3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Want your party to be the center of attention this summer? Take a little advice from A-list celebrity event stylist Wendy Creed. Paired up with well-known wine expert Chris Silva, the two will take you through all the tips and tricks of throwing the ultimate summer soirée including sampling different decor, signature dishes, and only the best St. Francis wines. There is a $25 reservation fee to be redeemed for a Bloomingdale’s gift card of the same value. For more info or to make a reservation, call 714-824-4562.
Feeling Wicked?
Haven’t seen “Wicked” yet? Then it’s time to get down to the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. It’s a fantastic show (that lives up to all the hype) with rich performances by leading ladies, Megan Hilty and Caissie Levy. Simply put, “Wicked” is the untold story of the witches of OZ. A prequel if you will to “The Wizard of Oz”.
There are still great seats available this month and if you feel that ticket prices are a bit steep, then head to the theatre a bit early for the $25 ticket lottery - a day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of front orchestra seats is held 2 1⁄2 hours prior to every performance. You can also show a valid Metro Pass or Metro Rail ticket at the Pantages box office for a 20% discount.
The show runs Tuesday through Sunday at the Pantages Theatre. Tickets are on sale now through July. www.wickedthemusical.com
MOVIES
2 | FRI
Iron Man - Robert Downey Jr. and Jeff Bridges
Made of Honor - Patrick Dempsey and Michelle Monaghan
Mister Lonely - Diego Luna and Samantha Morton
Fugitive Pieces - Stephen Dillane and Rosamund Pike
9 | FRI
Speed Racer - Emile Hirsch and Christina Ricci
What Happens in Vegas - Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher
Noise - Tim Robbins and Bridget Moynahan
The Tracey Fragments - Ellen Page and Ari Cohen
Meet Bill - Aaron Eckhart and Jessica Alba
16 | FRI
The Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian - Georgie Henley
The Midnight Meat Train - Bradley Cooper and Leslie Bibb
23 | FRI
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the
Crystal Skull - Harrison Ford and Shia LaBeouf
The Edge of Heaven - Baki Davrak and Tuncel Kurtiz
War, Inc. - John Cusack and Marisa Tomei
30 | FRI
Sex and the City: The Movie - Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte
The Strangers - Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman
Savage Grace - Julianne Moore and Stephen Dillane
Stuck - Mena Suvari and Stephen Rea
MUSIC
2 | Fri
Blind Melon - El Rey Theatre
3 | Sat
Avril Lavigne - Honda Center
Puddle of Mud - House of Blues
4 | Sun
Alicia Keys - Honda Center
Duran Duran - Nokia Theatre LA LIVE
5 | Mon
Jordin Sparks - Staples Center
6 | Tue
Pink Martini - Irvine Barclay Theatre
Rush - Nokia Theatre LA LIVE
17 | Sat
Matt Costa - El Rey Theatre
Robyn - The Wiltern
21 | Wed
Dresden Dolls - The Wiltern
24 | Sat
Foals - Troubadour
28 | Wed
Kenny Chesney and LeAnn Rimes - Staples Center
29 | Thu
Thrice - Avalon
R.E.M. with Modest Mouse and The National - Hollywood Bowl
Superdrag - Troubadour
30 | Fri
Flight of the Conchords - Orpheum Theatre
Beirut - The Wiltern
31 | Sat
The Cure - Hollywood Bowl
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