Archive for Thursday, April 03, 2008
DON’T MISS
Sharam at Tentation/Vanguard One-half of legendary house duo Deep Dish, Sharam (fresh off a string of Miami Winter Music Conference engagements) will likely pack his two Southland engagements with progressive house heads looking for deep grooves. The DJ also hits Hollywood’s Vanguard on Saturday. Tonight, 4647 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. (949) 660-1010. Sat., 6021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 463-3331.
Bootie L.A. This monthly mash-up party has done so well at its new home (the Echo) that beginning Saturday the beat fest will take place the first Saturday of the month at the larger 680-capacity Echoplex (below the Echo). 1154 Glendale Blvd., Echo Park. (213) 413-8200.
Clean Guys of Comedy Stand-up with Dave Coulier, Kivi Rogers and Ryan Hamilton. Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. Today-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 7 p.m., 9:15 p.m. (310) 372-1193.
Gabriel Iglesias The popular local comic, known for his character and sound-effect-driven storytelling, begins a two-week engagement. The Ontario Improv, 4555 Mills Circle, Ontario. 8 p.m.; Fri., 8 and 10 p.m.; Sat., 7, 9 and 11 p.m.; Sun., 5 and 7 p.m. (909) 484-5411.
Gilbert Esquivel, Mike Green Clean comedy show features Pacoima-born Esquivel and the “class clown” approach of Green. Ice House, 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. 8:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.; Sat., 8 and 10 p.m. (626) 577-1894.
Aaron Karo: The Ruminations Tour The author of “Ruminations on College Life” and “Ruminations on Twentysomething Life” performs his stand-up act. Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. 8 p.m. (323) 651-2583.
Jay Mohr The host of “Mohr Sports” on ESPN and NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” performs a stand-up act. Brea Improv, 120 S. Brea Blvd., Brea. 8 and 10 p.m.; Sat., 7 and 9 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. (714) 482-0700.
Don Rickles The veteran insult comic makes a rare local appearance. The Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim. 8 p.m. (714) 712-2700.
Orny Adams The stand-up comic was prominently featured in the Jerry Seinfeld film “Comedian.” Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. 8 and 10 p.m. (323) 651-2583.
Solution Based The stand-up, sketch and music variety show attempts to solve the immigration problem “one joke at a time.” The Westside Eclectic, 1323-A Third Street Promenade (in alley between 3rd and 4th at Arizona), Santa Monica. 11 p.m. (310) 451-0850.
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- Frank talk of Obama and race in Virginia
- A home page for bidding on foreclosures
- The real Americans
- $10.1-trillion national debt? Let's cut taxes!
- This time, Roe vs. Wade really could hang in the balance
- Mishaps mark John McCain's record as naval aviator
- Acid reflux disease hits Americans hard
- Countrywide mortgage pact may be worth $3.5 billion to California loan holders
- Tijuana killings may signal fall of Arellano Felix cartel
- Steve Schmidt: The driving force behind John McCain
- Steve Schmidt: The driving force behind John McCain
- European banks struggle to limit turmoil
- Countrywide mortgage pact may be worth $3.5 billion to California loan holders
- 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' tops weekend box office
- Dow closes down 369 after falling as much as 800
- Man and 16-year-old girl shot to death in car in Hyde Park area
- Search for child murder victim begins next to freeway in Moorpark
- Six found dead in Porter Ranch home
- Campaign gets nastier as Obama, McCain trade barbs
- Former L.A. school dean pleads no contest in sex case
