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LA EVENTS: Celebrate MJ’s Birthday with Kiss-N-Grind

This Friday, August 27th K-n-G is back with another soulful event, this time celebrating the birthday of Michael Jackson. A special 2-hour set for MJ will be hosted by none other than Questlove of The Legendary Roots Crew. Admission is $20 with an RSVP to questloversvp@walktalkin.com; otherwise admission will be $25. Details are as follows:

Celebrating until the LATE night (old-school K-n-G style!)
10PM-4AM

The Bay Salone
925 Santa Fe Ave.
Downtown L.A. 90021
(Right off the 10 Freeway – Santa Fe Ave. exit in either direction)

$20 b4 11:30pm ONLY with e-mail RSVP!
questloversvp@walktalkin.com
$25+ Without
21+/Cash Only Door/Cash & Credit Bar/NO ATM On Site
Ample street parking with plentiful patrolling security.

For my food truck junkies, the Ride or Fry food truck will be on site, with Caribbean-fusion soul food offerings. Check them out!

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LA EVENTS: Kiss-N-Grind Presents…

This Friday KNG is back with the fifth installment to their Young Legends summer series. A tribute to The Neptunes will take place Friday, August 13th from 10pm – 2am. Details are as follows:

Medusa Lounge, 3211 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90057

$10 before midnight, $15 after; 21 and over

This event is profile and list free!

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LA EVENTS: Leimert Park Art Walk

The Leimert Park Art Walk will take place today from 2pm -8pm in Leimert Park Village. This event is free and will include art exhibits, live performances by local artists, a drum circle, and a fashion show. This event is free and open to all ages. See you there!

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LA EVENTS: FREE LA Show With Miguel Atwood-Ferguson

On Friday, July 23, 2010, multi-intrumentalist/arranger/composer, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson brings his amazing 15 piece ensemble featuring ground-breaking artists Bilal, Flying Lotus, Chris “Daddy” Dave, and Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner to the the Grand Performances concert series at California Plaza in Downtown LA, 350 South Grand Ave..

The ensemble will be doing 2 sets starting at 8pm featuring new Atwood-Ferguson arrangements written for this historic concert.

If you missed Miguel’s Dilla tribute, “A Suite For Ma Dukes” awhile back, you do not want to miss this one!

On the program will be original material from Miguel, Bilal and Flying Lotus as well tributes to J Dilla, Michael Jackson, Guru and Herbie Hancock among other unique offerings all under Miguel’s direction. Do not miss this incredibly special, FREE and once in a lifetime event!

8pm-11pm
@ Grand Performances, California Plaza
350 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles CA 90071

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LA EVENTS: Cinesounds Presents Ladies’ Nite

On Wednesday, July 28th Cinesounds presents Ladies Night. Cinesounds is a curated evening of cinema and music combining the vibe of a lounge environment with the energy of an art show. Each event’s chosen films are grouped around a theme and then attended by tunes from DJs that reflect both prepared musical selections and improvised track choices that react to the imagery being projected as well as the energy of the room. Event details are as follows:

Cinesounds: Ladies’ Nite

Wednesday, July 28th at 8pm

Mandrake Bar

2771 W Pico Blvd, Culver City, CA

Music. Flicks. Ladies. What could be better than that?

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LA EVENTS: Outdoor Cinema Food Fest

If you have to miss the LA Street Food Festival, don’t fret because LA food trucks have yet another event coming to you this summer. Check out the Outdoor Cinema Food Fest, where  good films and good food come together. This event will take place every Saturday from July 10th -August 28th at different parks around the city. I’ll see you there on August 7th for a viewing of  The Hangover and August 21st for The Princess Bride and some good eats!

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LA EVENTS: LA Street Food Fest

I love food, and lately, my city has exploded into food truck frenzy. There have always been taco and hamburger trucks around this city since I was a kid, but in the last year gourmet food truck businesses have taken the city by storm. From Korean BBQ tacos to homemade ice cream sandwiches, these trucks offer a lot more than you’ll find in any shopping center or mall food court. Furthermore, food truck owners are building relationships and setting up shop in groups to give local restaurants a run for their money.

If you don’t have the time to chase these trucks down to sample their wares, you are in luck! On Saturday, July 24th be in attendance to the LA Street Food Fest. This event will take place at the Pasadena Rose Bowl from 5:30 -9pm. There are over 60 vendors participating; feel free to purchase items from vendors individually or pay $45 and sample something from every vendor. Did I mention there’s a tequila truck too? Epic score!

While there, check out the Comfort Truck owned and operated by Chef Brian Hill, celebrity chef to the stars. Support this brotha in his new business endeavor.

See you there!

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LA EVENTS: Delicia Smith

If you’ve never heard of her, you will.

Delicia Smith, one of the most awesome voices in Los Angeles, will be one of the featured soloists accompanied by the LA Philharmonic Orchestra and LA Philharmonic Choir on July 10th at 7pm at the LA Arboretum and July 11th at 2pm at the Disney Concert Hall.

She will be singing “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” from the memorable and amazing musical “Evita” and “Memories” from the smash hit musical, “Cats”.

For ticket information, please contact http://www.calphil.org/ or call (626) 300-8200.

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LA EVENTS: Kiss N Grind Presents…

This Friday KNG is back with another installment to their Young Legends summer series. Legends of the Illadelph: A Musical Overview Of The Philadelphia Sound Old & New will take place Friday, July 9th from 10pm – 2am. Details are as follows:

Medusa Lounge, 3211 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90057

$10 before midnight, $15 after; 21 and over

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event!

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LA EVENTS: Dam-Funk at the Troubadour

If your 4th of July weekend needs a kick-off event, this is it. Dam-Funk, the Los Angeles “Ambassador  of Boogie Funk” will be performing this Friday, July 2 at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. Special guests for this show include: Master Blazter, Peanut Butter Wolf, and none other than LA legend, MC Eiht.

If you aren’t hip to Dam-Funk yet, I suggest you turn your speakers up and take a listen.

Who’s coming with me?