Saturday night will mark the Bagavagabonds' fourth Art Explosion—an all-ages multimedia experience and art show at the Brick Building in Culver City. This Art Explosion's theme is "Dream," and the group extended an open invitation to anyone who wanted to participate. All art pieces will be sold via silent auction for $50 or less, with proceeds benefiting Los Angeles-based charity Make Something. more ›

In an age when music publications are folding left and right, FILTER magazine soldiers on with five full issues and five Good Music Guides per year. The content of the publication is driven by its tagline, "Good music will prevail," and recent features have included everything from a major interview and photo essay with Morrissey to a nine-page spread about the history of Slayer. LAist recently sat down with Editor-in-Chief Pat McGuire to chat about everything from Morrissey to the rapidly changing magazine market. more ›