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heyyaa! is a new and very sharp looking entertainment news website based in Sunnyvale, focusing on Asian American Entertainment. That means entertainment that appeals to young Asian Americans, and it includes local and national Asian American entertainers, as well as popular music, film, and video coming to the US from Asia. Recent articles have... »
Win Tickets For Scorpions Farewell
After 45 years (yes, 45!) the Scorpions have decided to lay down their guitars. Before they do, however, they'll be on a three-year farewell tour. That tour comes to southern California this week, and blogging.la has your tickets. »
Sweet Summer Nights at the Santa Monica Pier
Yup. Every Thursday this summer (and lots of summers past!) the Twilight Dance Series is rockin’ at the Santa Monica Pier. Grab your honey, your friends or both, bring a blanket and some deliciousness to imbibe and it’s a guaranteed good time on the sand.... »
Local storyteller presents “Remedial Girl”
The Adventures of Fat Woman and Remedial Girl is the blog and audio book of local storyteller Sarah Lau. The audiobook is based on Lau’s live performances, in a style she calls “story theater”. She compares it to an author’s reading without the reading, or improv with a script. “The Adventures of Fat... »
Summer Fund Drive At KCRW Needs Volunteers
KCRW is having their summer pledge drive from August 9 through August 17 and they need volunteers. They specifically need to fill the following days/shifts: Monday, August 9 from 2:30pm – 5:40pm Monday, August 16 from 5:50am – 8:10am AND 7:45am – 9:20am They could... »
Win Tix For Queensrÿche Cabaret!
Queensrÿche returns to Los Angeles on Friday night, bringing their latest creation to Club Nokia. Enter below to win your tickets to the show. Progressive rock is about creating something. Not just the same old rock & roll with a 4/4 beat, but stretching the... »
Happy 55th Birthday Disneyland!
July 17, 1955 Disneyland opened. A park that I firmly believe put Orange County on the map for the rest of the country. I was lucky enough to have worked there for several years and be part of the dream of a man who was not only forward thinking, but had more imagination in... »
Orange County Fair Begins Today
And if you’re not there in two minutes, you won’t get in for free. This year they started later in the summer, and the fair will run until August 15. Go here for more info. Frankly, it is so damn hot that you would have to pay me to go there. I prefer my fair... »
Vietnam Evening At Traveler’s Bookcase On Wednesday 7/14
Always wanted to travel to Vietnam but your budget doesn’t quite allow it right now? Here’s an event to fulfill your appetite, at least for a night. Traveler’s Bookcase is having an evening dedicated to Vietnamese food and travel this Wednesday evening, July 14. The... »
The Lotus Festival Is Back
Wondering what to do to enjoy the beautiful weather we're having this weekend? Why not head over to Echo Park Lake for the return of the Lotus Festival? Sure, there still won't be any lotus blooms to see, but you can enjoy the music, food, art, and more of many of our local Asian... »
Fireworks For The Fourth
You like fireworks? We got fireworks! Los Angeles, you may have noticed, is a large place, so there are many spots to see fireworks this weekend. Click here for a full list of viewing places, times and prices (if applicable). And the fireworks are not... »
Writers on Genre at the Writers Guild Foundation Throughout July
I know your secret. I know you’ve written a screenplay, and you have it stored somewhere on your hard drive. Oh, wait – how silly of me. This is Los Angeles. Nobody keeps their screenplays secret. Even those of us who probably should. Like the... »
Left Coast Live is live
Silicon Valley Roller Girls are demo’ing roller derby to the musical backdrop of Back Pocket Memory: Whiskey Avengers are heating up the stage at the Ramada with banjo-punk action: The music goes on, on 14 stages around the SoFA, ’til after 11 tonight, and tomorrow from about 5 until the wee hours. »
Foresight: A Two-Act Drama for the Information Age – Jul 9th-18th
Have you ever wondered if there would ever be a way that your presence could live on even when you were physically no longer here? What if you could live forever with the help of technology? “Foresight: A Two-Act Drama for the Information Age” Foresight tells the story of fictional Silicon Valley pioneer Victor Martinez... »
L.A. Film Fest-Now Playing Downtown
The 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival is well-underway, but you still have four days to partake in the diverse program of features, short films, and music videos. Personally, I’m a documentary junkie and have seen five so far that I really enjoyed. I’ve watched a... »