Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Get Off At The Library

Hey it's not dirty like that,

THIS IS YOUR LIBRARY...




second installment of late-night talk show-like events in a new series occurring after-hours at the historic Central Library downtown



Mark Taper Auditorium-Central Library

Thursday
March 03, 2011
8pm
$15 General Admission / $10 Young Literati & Library Associates / $5 Concert Only

7:30pm Doors Open / 8:00pm Show Time / 9:30pm Band




SHEPARD FAIREY MAYDAY


The Los Angeles-based artist and designer behind the ubiquitous Obey Giant stencil and the now legendary Obama HOPE poster, talks about his life, his work and his move from the street to large-scale museum exhibitions.



Mark Taper Auditorium-Central Library


Monday, March 07, 2011 7:00 PM

Video Games & Cosplay This Weekend

Sunday, March 6, 2011 2:00 pm

El Portal Theater
5269 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 508-0281
Tickets Cost: $8.00 - $25.00

This sounds like fun. Cosplayers are asked to perform skits and  famous voice actors judge them. Which voice actors? Yelp said   Artists who voice some of the most popular characters on TV and the internet will entertain and "meet and greet" their fans, as well as guest judge and crown the "best costume" and "best act" winners. They include Tom Kenny (Spongebob Squarepants), Rob Paulsen (Animanics, Pinky and the Brain, TMNT), Jess Harnell (Animanics, Drawn Together), Candi Milo (Dexter's Laboratory, Fosters) and Charlie Schlatter and Matt Jones (Disney's Kick Buttowski).

They also just confirmed Tara strong.

So god knows what people will be wearing and what they're doing, but it sounds like a lot of fun.


This was made thanks to Fire Rose Productions which is a non-profit, so help-em out.




Saturday, March 5, 2011 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm


Nucleus
210 E Main St
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 458-7482
Cost: $10.00 - $15.00

SC3 stands for Southern California Classic Collectors and the reason you should care is playing video games and chiptune music .
from yelp
over 40 classic arcade machines and dozens of vintage home consoles to the exhibit floor for 12 hours of pure, nonstop gaming. Live music, featuring 8-bit and chiptune artists, will begin late in the evening. An all-videogame version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" will challenge your knowledge of gaming trivia. Traditional SC3 attractions, including SC3-TV, '80s music, a video game trading room, and Rock Band .

 
Man, that does sound like a great gamer activity. From what i've read this thing might get packed even though most game company people are at the GDC.  Nucleus somewhat knows how to throw a party, so get down there this weekend.
 
Plus, chiptune music, here's whose playing
ComputeHer
 
 


Japan Nite Tour 2011


Hear some of the latest and greatest bands form Japan. Get out for a night a rock out to some J-pop rock or whatever new sounds the brought from across the sea.

more up to date info

March 26 (Sat) LA @ Viper RoomAge: 21+, Tickets: $15, Show time: 8 pmPhone: 310-358-1884
Add: 8852 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90069
http://www.viperroom.com/
with: MO'SOME TONEBENDER / Lolita No.18 / Hystoic Vein / ZUKUNASISTERS + Opening Act

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Drunken Street Fighter Beats Up The Witch Elvira

Krunk Fighter



See people play Street Fighter drunk.

Saturday March 5th 2011

9:00PM – 2AM
at The Good Hurt
12249 Venice Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 390-1076

from the site:

Party all night with World Class DJs spinning a mix of Elektro, Trance, and Hardcore! Take part in the first *EVER*

DRUNKEN STREET FIGHTER CHALLENGE!

8 Challengers will step up to Battle in the most epic Street Fighter IV tournament of all time! Lose a round? Take a shot, until one player remains victorious! Winner gets a prize package of a Do Not Feed The DJ t-shirt, Street Fighter mini mates toys and a Sony PS3 Street Fighter IV edition Fight Stick arcade controller.


Girls With Guns
Looks like you can see Lara Croft and some other bodacous babes hold things in their hands. Be carfeul the anime show did have some sight to behold. Some not looking good sights.


OMI SERIES 1: RELEASE, SIGNING & TRADING PARTY!
 
New vinyl toys to look at.
 
from the site
Come join us March 3rd, from 7-10pm for the long anticipated release of Munky King's very own Series 1 Omi! This first series includes designs from Luke Chueh, Kozik, Buff Monster, Yoskay Yamamoto, Greg Simkins, Nathan Jurevicius, Dave Pressler and Ferg. Artists will be here to sign their designs
 
Super Taiko Concert
 
Super Taiko Concert

Saturday, 03.05.11 2pm
JACCC Plaza
244 S. San Pedro Street, Suite 505, Los Angeles, CA 90012

from the site:
The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center is proud to present two of Japan's most critically acclaimed taiko soloists and former members of KODO, Hiroyuki Hayashida and Shuichi Hidano, joined by taiko phenom Jun Takada to make up a super taiko trio. The Taiko Center of LA Ensemble, under the direction of Rev. Tom Kurai, will open for this high-octane performance. The Super Taiko concert on Saturday, March 5, 2011, promises to be the taiko event of the year!

Super Taiko is made possible by support from The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, REMO, and the Sozenji Buddhist Temple.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call (213) 680-3700.


JACCC Plaza
$20 Presale
$25 at the door
$18 JACCC Members


Young Directors Night


Saturday, March 5, 2011
8 pm at LACMA

from site:
For the tenth year in a row, Muse will highlight the emerging talent of Los Angeles’ film community in our popular Young Directors Night. A celebration of film and the art of cinema, the showcase features six short films screened in the unique setting of an art museum, and a Q&A with the directors.


The exhibition doubles as a competition, with the host panel along with the audience voting on best in show. The winner, announced at a reception following the screening, takes home the Art of Film Award and is rewarded a prize designed to further advance in their medium.

Tickets: $20 Muse members; $30 General public. Tickets include admission into the screenings and ensuing reception featuring complimentary drinks and dessert.



Everything But the Kitschen Sync



via superpunch
La Luz de Jesus Gallery inside of Wacko

LA LUZ DE JESUS GALLERY

4633 Hollywood Blvd.,
Los Angeles CA 90027
323-666-7667 Fax: 323-663-0243


March 4-28, 2011


From site:
La Luz De Jesus Gallery proudly presents our 14th annual juried group exhibition, "Everything But the Kitsch 'N Sync". This gigantic, no-theme show features works from some of the freshest and most relevant artists working today. 123 artists showcasing just over 225 pieces.


An Evening With Cassandra Peterson

(feat. 1988's "Elvira, Mistress of the Dark"!)
NOTE: Ms. Peterson will not be appearing in character as “Elvira” during the show


Check out what Elvira has to say about her weird life.

3/6 @ 7:30pm

The Cinefamily / 611 N Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, 90036 / 323-655-2510




Black Death

(free sneak preview, director in person!)
shown with Witchfinder General

If it's the writer od Severance and Creep then it might be a pretty damn good movie. That brit knows how to write. Also, you can see it for free. Basically the stories about looking for witches.
The site:
 It is a 14th-century world without hope, as none are spared from the Black Death -- that is, until rumors reach the King’s ear of witchcraft, necromancy, and a small marsh village that remains untouched by the pestilence. As a violent knight and an idealistic monk investigate these supernatural tidings, faiths are tested, beliefs are questioned, and bodies are ripped to shreds!


to attend for free RSVP here
3/8 @ 8:00pm
The Cinefamily / 611 N Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, 90036 / 323-655-2510

Another Japanese Supermarket, Cool!

Another Marukai market it own it's way. That means more places to buy Japanese snacks like cheese Kit-Kats and soda Popsicles

Look forward to it opening at 12121 West Pico Blvd

You know they'll have a grand opening sale

Get Off At Museums

It's not that dirty.

Check out the deals for museums and culture in LA. Some 50% off here, some buy 1 get 1 free there, till April 30th.

Discover The Arts In LA

Posters of Power


Two Posters that help explain gaming to noobs

The one on the left from Nerf Now generously explains the ESRB rating system. It's just a comic that's been floating around the net. While the one on the right , The Evolution of Video Game Controllers takes a very ingenious take on explaining the history of controllers.  The one on the right is 24" x 36” and  going for $30. Seems like a great buy for the classy gamer.


This Hyrule Map is also eye catching from Bill Mudron's Waddata buyin? store via Tiny Cartridge. The Legend of Zelda enthusiasts might even break down and cry, 24 x 36 for $40 . Check out the Doctor Who goods, too


Evolution chart remind me of the GDC I am 8-bit posters I posted about earlier this week.