Afrika Bambaataa, aka The Father of the Electro Funk Sound, will spin his infamous fusion of soul, obscure rock and techno-rap, with an occasional scratch, at the Crash Mansion. A seminal Bronx DJ during the 1970s, Bambaataa went on to forever change music with his 1982 hip-hop classic “Planet Rock.” As he continues his quest for the perfect beat, Bambaataa will be joined by LA RIOT, Reid Speed & Josh David.
WHEN: 8pm doors
ADMISSION: $30
TICKETS: Door only
WHERE: Crash Mansion
ADDRESS: 1024 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015
PHONE: (213) 747-0999
WEBSITE: www.crashmansionla.com.net
ADDITIONAL INFO: www.outtanowhere.org
| Friday, June 13, 2008 |
| Friday, June 13, 2008 |
Manchester duo The Ting Tings bring their bubbly electropop, catchy Blondie-esque vocals and garage inspired driving beats to the Troubadour for one night. With the June 3rd US release of their debut album “We Started Nothing,” which has already topped the UK charts, The Ting Tings are starting to build a buzz on this side of the Atlantic.
WHEN: 8pm doors, 10pm show
ADMISSION: $15
TICKETS: www.troubadour.com/ticketinfo.php
WHERE: Troubadour
ADDRESS: 9081 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
WEBSITE: www.troubadour.com
| Friday, June 13, 2008 |
That Yarn Store is hosting a night of yarn, art and science where a secret side of crochet will be revealed. For two hundred years mathematicians have struggled to create 3D models of hyperbolic geometry. It turns out that with a hook, yarn and a wise instructor, these mind-bending shapes can be realized through the art of crochet.
For people without crochet experience supplies and beginning instructions on crochet will be provided for an extra fee of $10.
WHEN: 7pm
ADMISSION: $15
WHERE: That Yarn Store
ADDRESS: 5028 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
PHONE: (323) 256-9276
WEBSITE: www.thatyarnstore.com
