UCLA's American Indian Studies Center and the Hammer Museum co-present a screening of The Exiles this evening over at the Hammer Museum. The Exiles follows the lives of a group of young Native Americans as they try to adjust to life in L.A.'s Bunker Hill neighborhood after leaving their respective reservations in the U.S. Southwest. Screening begins at 7:00 PM. more ›

Los Angeles DPA (Divine Performing Arts) Chinese New Year Spectacular takes to the stage tonight through Jan. 4 at the Pasadena Civic Center. The classical Chinese dance show is a "wondrous story of heavenly realms, enchanting dreams, and the classic struggle between good and evil, the show s pageantry evokes themes of virtue, compassion, and courage." The show begins at 8 pm. Tickets are $35-$188. more ›

Seriously, folks -- friends don't let friends sit through State of the Union addresses sober. In fact this year, we fear that the more SOBER you are, the more sick you might get. Here are a few SOTU drinking games to help keep it real. Play one or play them all. DrinkingGames.us: The State of the Union Drinking Game 2007 Notes: This long guide is very easy to reference but will undoubtedly require a... more ›

Many people will be ignoring President Bush's State of the Union address tomorrow night. They take a pass on the posturing, the cheap applause lines, the dutiful standing up and sitting down of party members. It's one of the least interesting Washington productions to watch. more ›

Drinking Liberally is an organization that brings together blue-staters who like to drink, while giving them a space to meet, mingle, vent, chat, and hang with like-minded left-thinking people. Founded in New York City in 2003, the organization is opening up its Los Angeles chapter now, and to kick off the good times they're having a celebratory event next Thursday, September 15th at Cinespace. They promise a "blue-carpet" event with "Hollywood stars and celebrity politicians." We're assuming the Governator will not be attending, but that doesn't mean you can't! To attend, just RSVP now to la@drinkingliberally.org. Cheers! more ›

If the idea of listening to George W pontificate about destroying social security and "rebuilding" the Middle East turns your stomach, tune out and souse-up with like-minded thinkers/drinkers. The local version of Drinking Liberally will be at it tonight from 6-9pm at Tom Bergin's on Fairfax. Look for the people with the "I only drink with liberals" buttons.
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