Quick Weekend Roundup

Yesterday, we recommended Papa but if you want to get some culture another way you you can go to the opening of Carol Es's Hybrids and Mongrels at the Highways Performance Space and Gallery tonight. The reception is from 6:30 to 8:30 PM tonight.

Also tonight, Proper is bringing in one of our favorites, Osunlade, along with seven other DJs and art installations by The HVW8 Crew. 11 PM til the cops come knockin' at 1001 1st Street, Downtown. $7 at the door.

Tomorrow night is Calor. URB Magazine is bringing the New York experience to Los Angeles in conjunction with Bump Sensibility and Tribal Winds. It is "a gathering for music lovers." For details, call the info line: (323) 957-4794 or email your questions here.

Sunday night, Ian Brown of the Stone Roses comes to the House of Blues Sunset Strip stage. His most recent album, "Solarized," is an interesting mix of music styles. The show is 18+ and tickets are still available.