WATCH: Animated Shorts

Landmark Theatre has been showing all five of the animated shorts that were nominated for the Academy Awards this year. The last night is this Thursday the 28th, so don’t miss your chance to see I Met The Walrus, Madame Tutli Putli, Even Pigeons Go To Heaven, My Love, and the winner for this year, Peter & The Wolf. All five films have a unique sense of humor, and their own personal style of animation, a combination that will keep you entertained throughout the showing.

Landmark Theatre is located at the Westside Pavilion Shopping Center 10800 W. Pico Blvd. 90064.
Animated Shorts showtimes for Thursday, Feb. 28: 11:10 a.m., 4:10 p.m., 9:55 p.m.

LAUGH: Stand Up at The Comedy Store

Headlining comics such as Jeff Garlin, Marc Maron, Pauly Shore and more perform each Friday night in The Comedy Store’s “Original Room.” The show starts at 9 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m., so you are welcome to stop in any time through the night,catch a few laughs and leave at your leisure. This show is known to have surprise appearances by veteran comics, making each week exciting and different.

Comedy Store 8433 Sunset Blvd. 90069
Show runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. and costs $20.

SUPPORT: Good Medicine

The casts of Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice are putting on an original musical for one night only at UCLA’s Royce Hall. The proceeds will go to The Solidarity Fund, which was created by the WGA to help support writers put out of work by the strike. Tickets are a bit pricey at $85 a pop, but just think of all the struggling writers you’ll be helping…. right? And of course if you are a Grey’s Anatomy enthusiast then don’t miss your chance to see the entire cast performing together in this one-time event!

Friday, February 29 at 8 p.m.
To buy tickets please go to the following link:
http://www.uclalive.org/event.asp?Event_ID=536
Or call (310) 825-2101

LISTEN: Tally Hall
The band Tally Hall will be performing at The Troubador this Saturday, March 1st along with The Quiet, and Audrye Sessions. Tally Hall goes on at 10:15 p.m. and doors open at 8 p.m. Their music is fun, offbeat and uplifting, a perfect combination of sounds for this season as we begin to slide into spring. You can check out their music video, directed by the lead singer, for their song “Good Day” here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=QNgyFJOzbs4

Troubador 9081 Santa Monica Blvd. 90069
Tickets are $12; doors open at 8 p.m.

SHOP: South Park Flea Market

A new flea market has emerged in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles that features artwork and various vintage finds from local designers and collectors. If you are tired of frequenting the same ol’ Melrose and Fairfax and flea and are looking for a change of scenery, then head down to 8th and Grand and fork over your two bucks to check out the new kid on the block.

Every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Located at the parking lot on 8th st. and Grand Ave. 90014

CONTRIBUTE: Estrella and MLK/ South Main Neighborhood Walk
The Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust is hosting a walk for these two Downtown neighborhoods to aid in reviving parks in the area. If you live near there,this is an event you shouldn’t miss, as neighbors and other interested parties will meet to walk and discuss what needs to be done to renew the community.

Saturday, March 1; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Meet at SAJE 152 W. 32nd St. 90007
For more information contact LANLT at (213) 572 -0188

MOOCH: Sundays Live at LACMA
This Sunday, pianist Nadia Shpachenko will be performing at LACMA’s Leo S. Bing Theatre. The show runs onehour and gives you the opportunity to see an award-winning pianist perform live, and what’s more, it’s free! The thrill of seeing an accomplished pianist perform live is indescribable, and for that I recommend this event.

Sunday, March 1 at 6 p.m.
For more information visit: http://sundayslive.org/

VIEW: Julian Schnabel’s Christ’s Last Day
In case you hadn’t already heard, the director of The Diving Bell and The Butterfly is having an exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery in Beverly Hills. The mixed media show features x-rays and found art from Julian’s travels, including pieces he discovered on the coast of Normandy. While this event has been attracting a gross amount of celebrities, it is definitely still a wonderful exhibition, and a unique chance to see some offbeat art here in Los Angeles.

Gagosian Gallery 456 N. Camden Dr. 90210
Open Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
For more information visit: http://www.gagosian.com/