Anaheim Event Calendar
November 2008
Experience Hendrix — 2 Nov 2008
Greek TheatreThe Experience Hendrix Tour, featuring Mitch Mitchell, Billy Cox and Buddy Guy, comes to the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles to celebrate the music of the legendary blues and rock guitarist, Jimi Hendrix. |  Buddy Guy. Courtesy of Bob Merlis/MFH |
Madonna — 6 Nov 2008
Dodger StadiumThe undisputed queen of pop and worldwide superstar Madonna hits the road on her Sticky & Sweet tour. Expect to hear songs from her new album, Hard Candy, at this date at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. |  Madonna. Courtesy of Live Nation |
The Who — 8 - 9 Nov 2008
Nokia Theatre LA LiveBritish rock stalwarts The Who perform for two nights at the Nokia Theatre LA Live in Los Angeles. |  The Who. Courtesy of Live Nation |
Beck — 9 Nov 2008
Club NokiaBeck performs at Club Nokia in Los Angeles as he tours on the back of latest album, Modern Guilt. |  Beck. Courtesy of BP Media |
Shakers, Mayans and Midori — 6 - 9 Nov 2008
Walt Disney Concert HallGuest conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya and Japanese violinist Midori join the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra at home at the Walt Disney Concert Hall for an American-themed programme. |  Midori, Japanese violinist. Photo Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, courtesy Intermusica |
Carmen — 15 Nov 2008 (various dates)
Dorothy Chandler PavilionEmilio Sagi's Madrid Teatro Real production of Bizet's Carmen returns to the Los Angeles Opera's repertoire at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Viktoria Vizin and Nancy Fabiola Herrera both make their company debuts, sharing the role of the titular femme fatale. |  Emilio Sagi's production of Bizet's Carmen at the Los Angeles Opera. Photo © 2004 Robert Millard |
The B-52s — 16 Nov 2008
Club NokiaRetro party band The B-52s perform at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. |  The B-52's. Courtesy of Cactus Music |
Adès conducts Berlioz & Adès — 14 - 16 Nov 2008
Walt Disney Concert HallComposer-conductor Thomas Adès joins the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra at home at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. He conducts two of his own works, as well as selections from Berlioz's most ambitious work. |  Thomas Adès, British composer, conductor & pianist. Photo David Thompson © EMI |
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in LA — 24 Nov 2008
Walt Disney Concert HallThe Israel Philharmonic Orchestra visits Los Angeles' spectacular Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall with a tribute to Leonard Bernstein, who would have been 90 this year. The Los Angeles Philharmonic's music director designate, Gustavo Dudamel, conducts. |  Gustavo Dudamel, Venezuelan conductor. Photo Mathias Bothor / DG |
Nas — 26 Nov 2008
Club NokiaFresh from headlining the Rock the Bells touring hip-hop festival, East coast rap star Nas performs at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. |  Nas. Courtesy of Live Nation |
Dudamel conducts Ligeti, Strauss & Beethoven — 28 - 30 Nov 2008
Walt Disney Concert HallSoprano Christine Brewer joins music director designate Gustavo Dudamel and his Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra at home at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. She sings Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs as the centrepiece of this atmospheric programme. |  Christine Brewer, American soprano. Photo Christian Steiner |
La tinta grita/The Ink Shouts: The Art of Social Resistance in Oaxaca, Mexico — 20 Jul - 7 Dec 2008; not Mon or Tue
UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural HistoryLa tinta grita/The Ink Shouts: The Art of Social Resistance in Oaxaca, at UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History, CA, features over 30 woodblock prints and stencilled works by political artists known as SARO, Assembly of Revolutionary Artists of Oaxaca. |  'The March' by Artist associated with ASARO 2007, Woodblock print, red and black ink. H:26 in. W:26 in. Image Courtesy of Courtesy Fowler Museum at UCLA. |
"Within Four Miles": The World of Josh Dorman — 22 Aug 2008 - 11 Jan 2009; not Mon
Craft and Folk Art Museum"Within Four Miles": The World of Josh Dorman, at Los Angeles' Craft and Folk Art Museum, CA, is artist Josh Dorman's first solo museum exhibition. It presents a decade of the artist's work and showcases his mixed-media collaged dreamscapes. |  Equine, 2008. Ink, acrylic, antique maps and paper on panel. Image Courtesy of Josh Dorman |
Identity: Unlimited Editions — 21 Sep 2008 - 11 Jan 2009; not Mon
Craft and Folk Art MuseumFrom culture and ethnicity to gender and psychology, a multitude of factors contribute to one's individuality. The Craft and Folk Art Museum in Los Angeles, CA examines these with Identity: Unlimited Editions, a juried exhibition of printmakers. |  Joseph Vorgity, The Boy Saint, 2008. Linocut . Image Courtesy of Craft and Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles, CA |
Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda — 24 Aug 2008 - 15 Mar 2009; not Mon or Tue
UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural HistoryRenowned silversmith Antonio Pineda is synonymous with bold designs and ingenious use of gemstones. Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda at UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History, CA traces his work from the 1930s to the 1970s. |  Antonio Pineda and model. June 17, 2008. Image Courtesy of Fowler Museum at UCLA |
Walt Disney Concert Hall — Daily
Walt Disney Concert HallOpened in 2003, the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles is one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world. The dramatic stainless-steel exterior consists of wildly undulating curved surfaces. |  The exterior of the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall. Photo credit to Tom Bonner, courtesy LA Philharmonic |
Beverly Hot Springs — Daily
Beverly Hot SpringsThe Beverly Hot Springs is the site of the city's only natural spring: a valuable oasis in the crazy hurly burly that is Los Angeles. |  A lotus flower, used in acupressure treatments |
L A Zoo — Daily
LA ZooL A Zoo in Griffith Park contains nearly 1100 animals spread out over 113 acres. The highlight is the Red Ape Rain Forest, home to the zoo's unique orangutan population. Kids can pet cuddlier creatures at the Winnick Family Children's Zoo. |  L A Zoo, Los Angeles. © LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau |
California Science Center — Daily
California Science CenterLocated in South Los Angeles' Exposition Park, the California Science Center is one of the city's top family attractions. Hands-on displays explore invention and cutting-edge technology, while The Fun Lab offers interactive gadgets for kids to push, pull and prod. |  California Science Center. © Carol Martinez/LACVB |
Tiffany — Daily
TiffanyThis three-storey palace of indulgence is one of Tiffany's biggest stores and sells everything from elegant silver jewellery to custom-cut diamonds. This is a classic Rodeo Drive shopping experience where everyone can afford a silver trinket in iconic baby-blue boxes. |  Tiffany, Los Angeles |
Museum of Neon Art — Daily
Museum of Neon ArtThe Museum of Neon Art has a large collection of important neon signs which illustrate the cultural, historical, aesthetic and technical aspects of the artform in a fun and interactive way; there is always a button to push, things sparking and making noise. |  A neon tube |
LA Zoo Annual Photo Day — 2 Nov 2008 (annual)
LA ZooLA Zoo's Photo Day is a fantastic opportunity for photographers of all levels of expertise to learn about wildlife photography and put this learning into practice.
Los Angeles Center Court Championships — 31 Oct - 2 Nov 2008 (annual)
Studio City TennisLabor Day weekend in LA plays host to one of the biggest gay and lesbian tennis tournaments on the West Coast. Around 200 tennis freaks bash it out at Studio City Tennis in Los Angeles and La Cienaga Tennis Center in Beverly Hills during the annual Los Angeles Center Court Championships.
Los Angeles International Tamale Festival — 31 Oct - 2 Nov 2008 (annual)
MacArthur ParkArranged to coincide with the famous Dia de los Muertos, the Los Angeles International Tamale Festival brings a touch of spice to MacArthur Park each autumn.
Target Free Family Day: Brilliant Beats — 8 Nov 2008
Japanese American National MuseumFor a harmonious afternoon, visit Target Free Family Day: Brilliant Beats at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, CA. With drumming as the main theme, the event provides families with unique ways of learning, playing and growing together.
Zoopendous Nights — 8 - 9 Nov 2008 (monthly)
LA ZooZoopendous Nights at LA Zoo gives kids the rare opportunity to tour the zoo after dark, enjoy a pizza/salad feast, participate in hands-on animal activities and fall asleep to the sound of beastly bedtime stories.
Los Angeles Storytelling Festival — 15 Nov 2008 (annual)
Culver-Palms Methodist Church ComplexThe Los Angeles Storytelling Festival presents workshops and performances for anyone interested in a good yarn. Concerts and workshops at the Culver-Palms Methodist Church Complex explore how storytelling fits into life and story swaps give everyone a chance to tell.
Los Angeles Asian and Tribal Art Show — 15 - 16 Nov 2008 (annual)
Santa Monica Civic AuditoriumThe Los Angeles Asian and Tribal Art Show at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium features exquisite items from more than 65 leading international galleries specialising in Asian and tribal art.
Index: Conceptualism In California From The Permanent Collection — 24 Aug - 15 Dec 2008; not Tue or Wed
MOCA at the Geffen ContemporaryIndex: Conceptualism In California From The Permanent Collection at the Geffen Contemporary in Los Angeles celebrates Californian artists who have contributed in furthering the understanding of conceptual art. Groundbreaking artists such as Wallace Berman and Bruce Conner are featured.
Griffith Park Holiday Light Festival — 25 Nov - 30 Dec 2008 (annual)
Griffith ParkMore than 300,000 people attend the annual, mile-long holiday lights display in Los Angeles - the Griffith Park Holiday Light Festival.
Martin Kippenberger: The Problem Persepective — 21 Sep 2008 - 5 Jan 2009; not Tue or Wed
MOCA Grand AvenueMartin Kippenberger: The Problem Perspective is the first major American retrospective on German artist Martin Kippenberger. Los Angeles' MOCA Grand Avenue shows several of the artist's key bodies of work, including sculptures and installations.
20 Years Ago Today: Supporting Visual Artists in LA — 4 Oct 2008 - 11 Jan 2009; not Mon
Japanese American National MuseumLos Angeles' Japanese American National Museum celebrates innovative and exciting visual art made in Los Angeles, CA over the past 20 years with 20 Years Ago Today: Supporting Visual Artists in LA.
Contemporary Projects 11: Hard Targets-Masculinity and Sport — 9 Oct 2008 - 18 Jan 2009; not Wed
Los Angeles County Museum of ArtThe stereotypes surrounding the emotional being, sexuality and temperament of male athletes are confronted and revised at Contemporary Projects 11: Hard Targets-Masculinity and Sport. The multi-medium exhibit showcases six artists at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA.
Fighting For Democracy: Who is the "We" in "We, the People"? — 29 Jul 2008 - 18 Jan 2009; not Mon
Japanese American National MuseumA relevant exhibition given the current American political milieu, Fighting For Democracy: Who is the "We" in "We, the People"? at the Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, CA thinks critically about democracy in a diverse America.
From Autocamps To Airstreams: The Early Road To Vacationland — 28 Jun 2008 - 8 Feb 2009; not Mon
Petersen Automotive MuseumLong before California was inundated with highways, it proved a popular destination for vacationers. From Autocamps to Airstreams at Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, CA, charts how the development of automobiles and infrastructure increased flexibility in recreational travel.
Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008 — 26 Oct 2008 - 1 Mar 2009; not Wed
Los Angeles County Museum of ArtCalifornia celebrates fashion photography with Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008. Hosted by Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the glamorous exhibit juxtaposes the famous publication's rare vintage prints with its contemporary images. Photographers celebrated include Cecil Beaton and Annie Leibovitz.
A Moment in Time: Bingham's Black Panthers — 2 Oct 2008 - 5 Apr 2009; not Mon
California African American MuseumA Moment in Time: Bingham's Black Panthers at Los Angeles' California African American Museum journeys back to the 1960s courtesy of renowned photographer Howard L. Bingham. The exhibition explores the lives of the Black Panther Party leaders, including Huey P. Newton.
NHL Ice Hockey: LA Kings — 10 Oct 2008 - 9 Apr 2009 (annual)
Staples CenterThe LA Kings play their NHL ice hockey games at the Staples Center. The regular season runs from October to April. For full details of the schedule, please visit the LA Kings' website.
NBA: LA Lakers — 28 Oct 2008 - 14 Apr 2009 (annual)
Staples CenterThe LA Lakers play their NBA basketball games at the Staples Center. The regular season runs from October until April. Please visit the NBA website for full details of all fixtures.
NBA: LA Clippers — 29 Oct 2008 - 15 Apr 2009 (annual)
Staples CenterThe LA Clippers play their NBA basketball games at the Staples Center. The regular season runs from October until April. Please visit the NBA website for full details of all fixtures.
Of Tulips and Shadows: The Visual Metaphors of Dewey Crumpler — 9 Oct 2008 - 26 Apr 2009; not Mon
California African American MuseumThe California African American Museum hosts Of Tulips and Shadows: The Visual Metaphors of Dewey Crumpler, a mixed-medium retrospective on Bay Area artist Dewey Crumpler. The exhibit includes paintings, sculptures, videos and installation pieces created over the last 15 years.
Spundae — Sat only
CircusLA's hottest nightclub, Circus, hosts Spundae on Saturday nights. The mammoth venue resounds to the sounds of trance in the main room and deep house in the front room from both global superjocks and local talent.
Beverly Center — Daily
Beverly CenterBeverly Center in Westside is an enormous eight-story, 160-shop indoor mall containing all the top brands - from Victoria's Secret to H&M and Bloomingdale's - as well as by-appointment-only boutique shops. It's also a surprisingly good location for celebrity spotting.
Oou — Daily
OouThe Los Feliz neighbourhood is where the city's locals do much of their fashion shopping, and one of the city's best vintage clothing stores, Oou, is located here. Patrons lounge on comfy sofas between trying on vintage dresses and suits.
Pop! — Fri only
Empty Stage TheatreLos Angeles' Empty Stage Theatre, dedicated to improvisation of all forms, presents Pop! every Friday night. The show creates comedy from the headlines, weaving current events into a tapestry of irony, sarcasm and satire. The audience provides initial suggestions to the five to eight-person cast, who use the "clap in" improvisation style to create a series of fast-paced scenes.
California African American Museum — Daily; not Mon
California African American MuseumFrom ancient artefacts to contemporary works, Los Angeles' California African American Museum celebrates the wealth of African American culture. Equipped with a sculpture court, the museum is designed by African American architects, Jack Haywood and the late Vince Proby.
Japanese American National Museum — Daily; not Mon
Japanese American National MuseumThe largest museum in the United States dedicated to celebrating Americans of Japanese ancestry, the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, CA, welcomes exhibitions, workshops and symposiums that showcase the diversity and talent of Japanese Americans.
Zimmer Children's Museum — Daily; not Mon or Sat
Zimmer Children's MuseumCreativity isn't the only skill fostered at the Zimmer Children's Museum in Los Angeles, CA. The interactive space also teaches children about generosity, kindness and respect through the powers of play and their ability to pretend.
Star Shoes — Daily
Star ShoesIndulge your twin passions for shoe-shopping and vodka cocktails at the incredible Star Shoes. Set in a former Hollywood wig warehouse, the bar serves the booze while you try on (and buy) women's footwear - much of which is vintage and unique.
Prada Epicenter — Daily
Prada EpicenterPrada Epicenter in Los Angeles is worth visiting even if you have no interest whatsoever in designer garb. This amazing flagship store opened in 2004 and is as much a museum or art gallery as humble clothes store. If you want to see celebs (and wannabes) on Rodeo, this is the place to head.
Theodore — Daily
TheodoreAs the last independently owned store on Rodeo, Theodore in Los Angeles occupies a special place in the hearts of the local cognoscenti. It features a great mix of US and overseas designers, and is one of the leading stores for new and avant-garde fashion. Always worth a visit...
Whisky A Go-Go — Daily
Whisky A Go-GoA legendary live music club on Sunset Strip that has played host to some of the biggest names in rock, the Whisky (as it is affectionately known) has been going strong since the 1960s.
Worship in a Former Movie Palace — Weekends only
Los Angeles University CathedralWelcome to Los Angeles, where the best-preserved of the many 1920s movie palaces now houses the studios of 24/7 cable-TV evangelist Dr Gene Scott.
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