Pencil This In: Wednesday
MUSIC
The Knitting Factory presents Verano Alternativo, showcasing a great collection of unique and up-and-coming Latin musicians. Music stylings range from the East L.A. chicano sounds of Quetzal to the son jarocho influenced music of ZocaloZue. Also on the card is the Salvador Santana Band, led by the son of legendary guitarist Carlos Santana. They are sure to bring the house down with their unique blend of R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz and Latin sounds a la Ozomatli. And if that isn't enough, Chicago's Alla makes their L.A. debut on the heels of their release Es Tiempo.
7:30 pm // The Knitting Factory // 7021 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles // $8/Advance - $10/Door
HOME & GARDEN
The folks that popularized the idea of piecing together your own furniture and bizarre names for furniture -- IKEA -- sponsor this year's edition of the Southern California Home & Garden Show. The longest running show of its kind in California, it is a great source for innovative interior decorating, remodeling and landscaping products, services and advice. Through August 24th.
11 am - 8 pm // Anaheim Convention Center // 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim // $10
ART
It is the last day to check out the works of Nathan Horner at EM & Co.. The L.A. Icons exhibit includes art inspired by our fair city. Prior works have shown and sold at LACMA, Hollywood ArcLight Cinemas and various San Diego area galleries.
12 - 8 pm // EM & Co. // 7940 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles // Free
DANCE
If you've ever wanted to impress your friends with some fancy salsa moves or perhaps you just want to be prepared in case Dancing with the Stars comes calling, Classic Salsa Nights at Mama Juana's has you covered. Arrive by 7:30 and you can take the beginner salsa class for a mere $10. Class ends at 9, when the party starts. If you already know the steps, drop by after 9 and get in for free.
9 pm // Mama Juana's // 3707 Cahuenga Blvd., Studio City // Free
PERFORMANCE
Teenage angst returns to the stage tonight in all its gutwrenching glory in Mortified LA at King King in Hollywood. Very brave people take to the mike to read aloud from their teenage journals, diaries, poetry, passed notes etc. It shows how we are all, really, geeks at heart.
8 pm // King King // 6555 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles // $12/Advance - $15/Door
Photo by Peta-de-Aztlan via Flickr