Here's what's going down in LA LA land tonight. We combed through listings so you wouldn't have to. On deck: Janet Reitman talks about her new book that investigates Scientology; the Big Quiz Thing is at M Bar; photo projections in Hollywood and Westwood Live and a film screening. Read on for all the details. more ›

Good old fashioned game night fun isn't relegated to the basement anymore thanks to Vodvil, Fairfax's new kid on the block restaurant and bar. Combining the style sensibility of a well-appointed 1960s ultimate swingin' rec room and modern amenities like screen displays, Vodivil creates an instant community while you eat and drink thanks to rounds of group games led by an engaging host. more ›

Celebrate the week's halfway point without your couch. Here are our top picks for tonight's local offerings. more ›

Thought this week of stormy weather was one for the record books? Turns out that on this day 67 years ago was the real record-setter. "The greatest daily rainfall recorded in California was 26.12 inches on January 23, 1943 at Hoegees near Mt. Wilson in the San Gabriel Mountains. Fifteen other stations reported over 20 inches in two days from the same storm. Forty-five others reported 70 percent of the average annual rainfall in two days," explains the almighty Wikipedia (citing Historic Rainstorms in California by James Goodridge). As we heralded today's glorious return of SoCal sunshine we mentioned that between Tuesday-Friday the San Gabriel dam logged 6.37 inches of rainfall. A mere drop in the bucket compared to those 1943 numbers, hmm? more ›

NETWORKING: There’s an ExecTec dinner tonight at D’Amore’s Pizza Connection in Westwood. For $25, diners not only get food and drink, but the chance to listen to and exchange ideas with execs from the entertainment, media, technology and other related fields. Dinner’s from 7:30-9:30 pm and the topic for discussion is tertiary learning. more ›

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Trivia: Although popular folklore asserts that Jerry Garcia played pedal steel on this #10 Billboard hit, I'm pretty sure that "Oh, Mommy (I Ain't No Commie)" was his only credited contribution to Brewer & Shipley's 1970 album, "Tarkio." That's close enough for today. Feel the burn: "One Toke Over The Line" - Brewer & Shipley What's your favorite stoner classic? Tell us in the comments.... more ›

Mavericks 114, Lakers 95 - Coming into the game, Dallas had won 18 of their last 19. The loss? Lakers. The revenge? Resounding. The Mavericks were up by as many as 28 and got double digit performances from six players. They did just about everything, including performing the national anthem before the game. Dallas is midway through the season and holds the best record in the league. They look to exact more revenge on Sunday... more ›

Safari Sam’s, a favorite among the hip set and the winner of LA Weekly’s coveted “Best Converted Strip Club” award, is now home to the monthly showdown, “Hollywood Trivia,” brought to you by the combined efforts of Cabaret Voltaire and The Couch. “Hollywood Trivia” is an awesomely low-tech, 60-question nerdfest for the pop-culturally inclined. The questions are delivered in three rounds via a human person on a stage with a microphone. Each team or... more ›

This is for all the marbles, folks. $9 to get in. Winner takes half the door money. Trivia starts at 7p. If you can answer questions like “In what area of LA did Quentin Tarantino's character in Pulp Fiction live?” or “What year did the Vista movie theater opened its doors?” then pack up your big brain, do not pass go, and collect your dollars. more ›