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The AMERICAN MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY (AMDA) offers 2 year programs of intensive training in acting, singing and dance with campuses in Los Angeles and New York. AMDA partners with New School University in New York for AMDA graduates who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree. For more information, call (323) 469-3300 or visit their website: http://www.amda.edu/
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 24
OUDRY'S PAINTED MENAGERIE
Restaurant at the Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles
(310) 440-6810; www.getty.edu
Jean-Baptiste Oudry was the principal animal painter and one of the leading decorative painters during the first half of Louis XV's reign. Features Clara the rhinoceros. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. FREE. Runs through September 2. Closed Mondays.
FIESTA LA BALLONA
Veteran's Park
4117 Overland Ave., Culver City
Fiesta La Ballona began in 1951 as a week-long celebration of the region's early settlers. Today, enjoy carnival rides, live music, an aquacade and beer and wine garden. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Also, Sat, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. & Sun, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
VANISHING POINT
MIDNIGHTS AT THE NEW BEVERLY CINEMA
New Beverly Cinema
7165 West Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles
http://www.amoeba.com/content/midnights_new_beverly.html
See this 1971 counter culture road trip hit on the big screen for the first time! Amoeba Music has joined forces with the New Beverly to present classic film favorites the way they were meant to be seen-on the big screen with an audience. A different movie every other Saturday. Check the website for details. Midnight. $7.
FUCK YEAH FEST 4
Echo Park
www.fuckyeahfest.com
This is your chance to see dozens of the hottest indie music acts right now including Deerhunter, Midnight Movies and Lavender Diamond. You can also see some of the funniest up-and-coming comedians around, as well as several featured art galleries. The fest is located in different venues around Echo Park, so check website for details. Also runs Sunday. 5 p.m. to midnight. $13.
FREESTYLE SESSION
Circus Hollywood
6655 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood
www.groovetickets.com
Freestyle Session 10 is the world�fs largest b-boy break dancing battle. Over 100 crews from all over the world will be competing for $25,000 in cash and prizes. will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas hosts with performances by Slick Rick, DITC, more. Noon-8 p.m. Also, Sun, 2 p.m.-midnight. Two-day pass $60.
HOT IMPORT NIGHTS
L.A. Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles
www.hotimportnights.com
The largest touring custom car show in the country features cars, bikes, fashion and musical guests including Eve and Miri Ben-Ari. 5 p.m.-midnight. $30.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26
VERMIN ON THE MOUNT
Mountain Bar
473 Gin Ling Way, Los Angeles
(213) 625-7500
The latest installment of the reading series hosted by Jim Ruland will feature authors Ron Currie Jr. (God Is Dead), Katherine Taylor (Rules for Saying Goodbye) and Michael A. FitzGerald (Radiant Days). 8 p.m. FREE.
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
Lonny Chapman Group Repertory Theatre
10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood
(818) 760-9368; www.lcgrt.com
This classic American comedy is now on stage in LA. Before there was Freddy, Hannibal, & Norman, there was Abby and Martha Brewster! 2 p.m. $5 to $10. Check website for other dates and times.
MONDAY, AUGUST 27
MONDAY NIGHT TEASE!
3 Clubs
1123 Vine St., Los Angeles
www.burlesque411.com
L.A.�fs longest running weekly burlesque show! Cast rotates weekly but you�fre likely to catch L.A.�fs hottest burlesque dancers. 21+. 9:30 p.m. $10.
PRO BLUES JAM
Cozy�fs
14058 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks
(818) 986-6000
www.cozysblues.com
Mondays at Cozy's has been THE jam night in LA and a constant fountain of emerging talent. Every so often it�fs blessed with a surprise celebrity workout. First up: A full set by The Blues Patrol, led by guitarist/singer extraordinare John Marx. Immediately afterward, jammers come up on a first-come basis, to be teamed with other players - usually for two songs. Jammers, early arrival is suggested. Every Monday at 9 p.m.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28
NETPARTY LA LAUNCH PARTY
Social Hollywood
6525 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood
(323)462-5222; www.NetParty.com
NetParty, NYC's premier afterwork events for young professionals, comes to LA. Join 400+ LA young pros at an event that combines business networking with social fun. Music and hors d�fhoeuvres are provided along with drink specials. 6 p.m. �| 11 p.m. FREE with RSVP or $15 at the door. RSVP at www.netparty.com.
FACES OF SUNSET BOULEVARD, A PORTRAIT OF L.A.
The Castaway
1250 Harvard Rd., Burbank
(626) 794-7447; www.clickersandflickers.com
Attend a photography networking dinner lecture with Patrick Ecclesine. For the past three years, this Hollywood studio photographer has been profiling people along Sunset, and tonight he shares Faces of Sunset Boulevard, A Portrait of L.A. 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. $59.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29
LOVELY DECADENCE
Tangier Lounge
2138 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz
(323) 666-8666
This hour long show whirls and twirls you into the world of Raqs Sharqi (belly dance), Tango, Samba and Indian under one gorgeous Moroccan setting. 7:30 p.m. Tickets available for only $10.00 with RSVP or $15 at the door.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30
TWILIGHT DANCE SERIES
Santa Monica Pier
(310) 451-1500
This is the last dance series of the year. Enjoy the concerts and stop by Heal the Bay�fs table to qualify for the weekly �gSweet Beach Cruiser�h giveaway from Bike Attack and the Santa Monica Daily Press. Support Heal the Bay, The Westside Food Bank, your local community and other environmental groups. 7:30 p.m. FREE.
