February 21, 2008 Written by Elena Crevello
LISTEN: Kimya Dawson
Kimya Dawson, one half of the band The Moldy Peaches, will be performing a free show at Amoeba records Friday, February 22, at 7 p.m. You probably recognize her music from the witty comedy Juno, which featured her song, “Anyone Else But You” at the end of the film, as covered by Ellen Page and Michael Cerra. Her childlike sound and lyrics evoke feelings of nostalgia from the listener, and if you didn’t fall in love with her songs by the end of watching Juno, you probably have no soul. Something you should look into.
Kimya Dawson @ Amoeba Records 6400 Sunset Blvd. Friday Feb. 22 at 7 p.m.
Line up early to get in.
For more info go to: http://www.amoeba.com/live-shows/calendars.html
GIVE: Plant a Tree
Million Trees LA is hosting a community planting in Studio City this Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. They will be planting 20 gingko trees near Chiquita Street and are looking for volunteers to help out. To get involved contact Lisa Sotelo: (818) 623-4879 or email lsotelo@treepeople.org
For more info go to: http://www.treepeople.org
RELAX: The Getty Villa
If the weather is nice, why not head out to the Getty Villa and enjoy their beautiful Roman-inspired architecture and gardens? Admission is free, parking is $8, and you can spend the entire afternoon observing a world far removed from Los Angeles without leaving the city!
17985 Pacific Coast Highway Pacific Palisades 90272
Hours Thur. – Mon. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more info go to: http://www.getty.edu/visit/
LAUGH: Asssscat
This Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre’s bi-weekly long form improv show is not to be missed. I was seriously addicted to Asssscat while I lived in New York, and now that the theatre has expanded to Hollywood my addiction has returned. The show is $8 on Saturdays, and free on Sundays (although you do have to line up early to get in). This show is a must see for anyone who lives in Los Angeles, and while the improvisation can at times “go blue,” it is consistently hilarious.
Asssscat Saturday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
UCB Theatre 5919 Franklin Ave. Hollywood 90028
Reserve tickets ahead of time at: http://www.ucbtheatre.com
WATCH: Oscars
The Oscars are coming to you live this Sunday at 5 p.m. PT on ABC. The show will be hosted this year by The Daily Show star Jon Stewart. So if you have any interest in movies (since you live in L.A. I’m taking the liberty to assume you do), then don’t miss George Clooney, Viggo Mortensen, and Daniel Day-Lewis duke it out for The Best Actor award. You don’t want to be the only one at the water cooler who still doesn’t know who Hal Holbrook is.
The Oscars Sunday Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. on ABC
FREE: The Studio Loft
Grand opening weekend at The Studio Loft in North Hollywood. Offering a variety of classes and instructors including yoga, pilates, dance, fitness and more. All classes this weekend are donation based only and they will be offering a raffle to win $150 worth of free classes. Great chance to try something new for a cheap price. For more information and a class schedule check out the website or call.
The Studio Loft
11108 Huston Street North Hollywood, CA 91601
818-903-3053
http://www.thestudioloft.com
sweet!