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Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group, 7 p.m. Rad-tastic. This week's discussion: Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones Barnes N Noble 7881 Edinger Ave. Huntington Beach CA 92647 714-897-8781 Karaoke, 2 p.m. If you don't want to attend this by simply reading the venue name, then I feel sorry for you. Cafeoke Ding Dong Dang 9738 Garden …
For almost a year now, gladiator-style flats and heels have been seen on eeeverrry celebrity taste maker that matters. Thing is, stars like Courtney Cox, Mary-Kate Olsen and Nicole Richie were all sporting the Gladiator wedge style by Balenciaga—while the rest of us normals just gawked on in envy. And even if we had the …
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It's the musical equivalent of J.D. Salinger emerging from seclusion. A mere 16 years since their last visit to this continent, shoegazer-rock masters of the omniverse My Bloody Valentine return to feed us with their bliss. Among the eight dates [see below; ht- Pitchfork], there'll be two at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Oct. 1 …
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New York City in the early '80s boasted one of the most vital music scenes in the history of vital music scenes. In fact, British label Soul Jazz has released three compilations (and a book!)—titled New York Noise—of the Big Apple's underground music, all of which I highly recommend. One of the major catalysts of …
CINCO DE MAYO!, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Get drunk and celebrate a ragtag Mexican army beating French soldiers in 1861—who conveniently went on to occupy Mexico for four years. Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen 141 S. Glassell St. Orange CA 92856 714-633-3038 Los Mysteriosos; Fast Dragon; Los Chilaqz, 9 p.m. Aye Yie Yie! Alex's Bar 2913 E. Anaheim …
On Saturday, Luke Y. Thompson headed to OC Weekly photographer John Gilhooley's art show at Memphis in Santa Ana, featuring a slew of OC Weekly covers beautifully displayed on a chartreuse wall and printed on glossy, over-sized paper (oh, the glory of glossy!). And across the street from Gilhooley's show was an exhibition where casts …
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Supermodel Agyness Deyn wants to show the world she's more than just a stunningly beautiful face by breaking into the music scene. (Audible groans) For her debut, she teamed up with New York's Five O'Clock Heroes. Who Gotta admit: She's better than Naomi Campbell.
Free Fridays at the Long Beach Museum of Art, 5/2 @ 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thanks to the LA County Arts Commission, the Long Beach Museum of Art offers free admission to all guests every Friday. LBMA 2300 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 562-439-2119 John Gilhooley Photography Exhibit, 5/3 @ 7 p.m. – …
The Gaslamp Killer, just chillin'. By theophoto.com Los Angeles DJs extraordinaire Gaslamp Killer and Kutmah—both of the Low End Theory crew—return to the Crosby for their monthly Spit night at the new Santa Ana venue (400 N. Broadway). Their Spit debut blew minds and we're expecting another seminar in next-level beats and Ph.D.-caliber crate-digging. Action …
Typhoon Funk, 9 p.m. Funkadelic funksauce. The Blue Cafe 17208 Pacific Coast Hwy. Huntington Beach CA 92649 562-592-1302 Call Sick On Friday, 10 p.m. Because you deserve a day off after making rent. Que Sera 1923 E. Seventh St. Long Beach CA 90813 562-599-6170 Gary Reynolds And The Brides Of Obscurity, 8 p.m. Drink away …
World-Class Beer Tasting Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Enjoy the frites (we prefer them avec mayonnaise) and learn to love something other than Budweiser. Price: $14 Per Person KIMERA 19530 Jamboree Rd. Irvine, CA 92612 949-261-1222 It’s Too Darn Hot: Climate Change Panel, 7 p.m. Special guest speakers will illuminate ways to combat global warming on …
New Zealand designer Karen Walker started her clothing line with NZ$100—material for a T-shirt. Thirteen years, eight London Fashion Weeks, four New York Fashion Weeks and three successful storefronts later, her customers include Sienna Miller, Madonna and Björk. Her latest Spring '08 collection looked ready for a day at the Derby (which, actually, is this …