Diners and drinkers at the original Barney's Beanery in West Hollywood Thursday night were treated to a flash-mob style poetry performance in tribute to iconic L.A. writer Charles Bukowski. more ›

Some see him as a literary icon, others see him as a drunken rapist (and some confused individuals think of him as both). But wherever you fall on the spectrum between love and hate, there's no denying that Charles Bukowski made an impression on the Los Angeles arts scene. more ›

Lebron "King" James and "Sir" Charles Barkely were no match at Pop-a-Shot for Barney's Beanery 5'7" busboy Ricardo Reyes. Not even close. Could this Giant Killer be the Clipper shooting guard of the future? more ›

L.A.'s native son, Beck, headlines at Nokia Theatre Club Nokia. The alternative/indie rock star closes out his U.S and Canada tour in support of his latest CD Modern Guilt. Coincidently, the release of Modern Guilt also marks the end of Beck's contract with DGC Records and it might be some time before he puts out a new release. 7 pm // Nokia Theatre at L.A. LiveClub Nokia // 777 Chick Hearn Court800 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles // $41.50 - $71.50 more ›

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As some of you may well know, I am embarking on Malingering's Marvelous March Madness Sports Bar tour, so I thought I'd hit up one of the usual spots: Barney's Beanery in Santa Monica. more ›

Until 8 pm Tuesday // Barney’s Beanery // 3rd Street Prominade, Santa Monica // price varies. more ›

I’ve never been one for New Year’s Resolutions – it just seems like paving the way to letting myself down sometime mid-February. Besides, if I can’t stick to something in, say, June, why would I be able to stick to it in January? more ›