Goddamn it, for the first time ever in this Tick-Talker's weak Weekly memory, a press release rolls in about Edward James Olmos--on the day that the Day Laborer of Print and Radio Journalism, Gustavo Arellano, is off to New Yawk for his much ballyhooed appearance on NBC's Today Show: Special Victims Unit. Fuck it to hell, 'cause ol' Stavo would be all over knocking Olmos like a cheap suit, which, come to think of it, is what ol' Stavo wore to 30 Rock.
The California Teachers Union, the only fol
Free Beer Giveaway, All day long!
Call for details! Seriously!
625 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 796-7740
Samurai Sword Wack-Off, 7 p.m.
Come smack swords with some of the best men in the business. Test your strength.
Huntington Beach Pier
714-550-5963
Mary Tyler Moore Laser Light Show, 8:30 p.m.
Throw your hat into the air while whistling "Love is All Around" by Paul Williams. You're gonna make it. . . to this awesome laser show!
Great Park, Irvine
714-550-5963
Noam Chomsky and T
Currently on the endangered species list: your local record store. (You remember those, right?) In a valiant attempt to raise awareness of their existence and importance (and perhaps move some stock), hundreds of independently owned music emporia throughout North America are celebrating Record Store Day by holding special events and sales Friday April 19. Close to OC, Long Beach's Fingerprints and LA's Amoeba are participating.
I highly recommend frequenting a shop or two Saturday and showin
