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January 24, 2009

COMEDY

Drew Carey Laugh away the recession blues with Drew Carey and the Improv All-Stars, his wickedly talented costars from "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" in two shows. Laugh Factory Long Beach, 151 S. Pine Ave., Long Beach. 8 and 10 p.m. $25. (562) 495-2844; www.laughfactory.com.


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ART

Art LA 2009 Santa Monica's Barker Hangar is the hub of contemporary art, with 60 international and Los Angeles-based galleries showing and selling their progressive pieces. Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. $15 per day, $25 for a three-day pass. (800) 952-7646; www.artfairsinc.com/artla.

BOOKS

Taschen warehouse sale Looking for a dose of sleek, arcane art books? Taschen's got you covered with its smart catalog of art, design and culture coffee-table books. At the warehouse sales at the Hollywood and Beverly Hills stores, thousands of slightly sullied copies can be had at bargain prices. Taschen Beverly Hills: 354 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today, noon-5 p.m. Sun.; Taschen Hollywood, Farmers Market: 6333 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. www.taschen.com.

EVENTS

Go Green Expo Tesla Roadster in tow, the expo makes its L.A. debut this weekend at the Los Angles Convention Center, showcasing a broad spectrum of environmentally friendly and energy-efficient products, services and seminars. Keynote speakers include actor-activists Mariel Hemingway and Ed Begley Jr. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., L.A. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. $10 weekend pass, children free. www.gogreenexpo.com.

Los Angeles Fitness Expo The expo accommodates every body with competitions, health seminars, inspirational speakers and exhibits. Kids duke it out in jiujitsu and grappling during the Gracie Kids World Championships, while couples flex their pecs to win the title of fittest couple. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., L.A. 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. $15 daily, $20 both days. www.thefitexpo.com.

POP MUSIC

Raveonettes Plenty of bands have tried to mimic Jesus & Mary Chain's distortion-addled '60s girl-group pop. But Danish duo the Raveonettes might do it best by doing the least. Their songs wring grandeur out of the strength of their melodies and the tightness of their harmonies. Music Box at the Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. $18. (323) 464-0808.

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