Tamales With Class: Don't put off 'til tamale what you can do today. La Guera will be teaching a class at the Hollywood Bowl on tamale making. Learn to master the vegan version of her blue corn jalapeño & cheese tamales "using organic nonGMO corn masa and vegan Daiya 'cheese.' " The recipe can be easily modified for meat eaters too. Class includes lecture, lesson, materials and lunch. The Cottage at the Hollywood Bowl, $75, 12:00 p.m., Tickets here. more ›

Rock On The Block: The Silver Lake Conservatory is holding a charity auction at Amoeba Music this afternoon with with rare and collectible memorabilia, concert tickets, promo items and more up for bids. All proceeds will benefit the Silverlake Conservatory of Music, a non-profit organization based in... more ›

Sporty Wizards: The International Quidditch Western Cup is happening. Really it is. Today and tomorrow in Cheviot Hills. The IQA, Inc is "a magical nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the sport of Quidditch inspiring young people to lead more physically active and socially engaged lives," notes the official website. Moorpark College, Occidental College, UCLA and USC all have teams competing. POOF! Here's Saturday's schedule of events: more ›