Pencil This In: Help for Haiti
BENEFIT
Haitians continue to need our help to overcome the great tragedy that only days ago completely destroyed their lives. Helping Hands Celebrity Weekend, International Medical Corps and California for Haiti Committee have partnered to host a fundraising event at Bar Marmont on Sunset. Complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served with your $25 cash donation. Event begins at 7 PM, with 100% of proceeds going towards medical care and supplies desperately needed to help Haiti's earthquake survivors.
ART
Today marks the opening of 2010 Los Angeles Art Show at the L.A. Convention Center and running through January 24th. The show features a variety of works, including those by street artists Mear One and El Mac. Exhibits by 25 GroupLA artists, Nick Cave and various others will fill the rest of the space at the convention center for this show.
MUSIC
Famed bassist Victor Wooten will be performing tonight at the L.A. Public Library in Studio City starting 4:15 PM. Also included in today's program is a discussion on the book The Music Lesson, authored by the 5 time GRAMMY award winning bassist. FREE admission.
COMEDY
Aziz Ansari and his comedic buddies take up residence at the Largo at the Coronet tonight. Featuring stand up comedy from the Parks and Recreation star, the night promises to provide tons of laughs. Special guests will join Ansari on stage to keep the laughs coming from 9 PM onwards.
LEARN
Do the wilds of the African or Peruvian jungles appeal to your sense of adventure? Even though both are thousands of miles away, you can still get a taste of what the experience is like. The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association has put together an educational program discussing the fauna, flora and ecosystems of the aforementioned destinations. The event is a free preview of professionally led vacation packages sponsored by the association. Travel Night begins at 7 PM at the Zoo.