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Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: April 6-9
Marshall Crenshaw heads to Zebulon for a show this week, one of several great concerts on tap.
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I know it must be spring break when I see all the elementary-aged kids with their surf gear, heading out to surf camp in Santa Monica on my daily walk. I grew up on the East Coast, and even after more than 20 years here, I just can’t imagine what it’s like to go to surf camp in your backyard. Lucky kids!
But now they’re back to school — and those of us who won’t be playing hooky to beat traffic to the pair of sure-to-be-epic Bruce Springsteen concerts at the Forum on Tuesday and Thursday are back to work. Not into the Boss? We’ve also got your no-chella local music lineup of artists coming through town en route to the desert next weekend, and Licorice Pizza has more picks for the week, including R&B star Arin Ray at Blue Note and the SATCHVAI Band (that’s Joe Satriani and Steve Vai) at Long Beach’s Terrace Theater on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Australian pop-rock sensation Ruel is at the Palladium, and country star Caroline Jones plays the Troubadour. Thursday, Australian rockers Sticky Fingers play the Palladium, darkwave trio French Police is at the Fonda, and Mexican pop star Humbe brings the romance to the Wiltern.
Elsewhere on LAist, you can check out my latest piece about how nonalcoholic bars are shifting gears, and read up on how to stay safe as sharks have been spotted in SoCal waters.
Events
PaleyFest
Through Sunday, April 12
Dolby Theatre
6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
COST: FROM $50; MORE INFO
Rhea Seehorn and other actors are in conversation at PaleyFest.
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If you didn’t luck into tickets from our giveaway, have no fear. There are still good seats available to check out conversations with the casts of your favorite shows, like The Pitt, Pluribus and more at this year’s PaleyFest, all taking over the Dolby.
Men’s College Basketball National Championship Game
Monday, April 6, 5:30 p.m.
Cosm
1252 District Drive, Inglewood
COST: FROM $11; MORE INFO
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Didn't plan a trip to Indianapolis for the National Championship game? Head to Cosm for an immersive fan experience watching Michigan and UConn battle it out for this year's title.
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Marshall Crenshaw
Monday, April 6, 7 p.m.
Zebulon
2478 Fletcher Drive, Glassell Park
COST: $62.32; MORE INFO
Marshall Crenshaw heads to Zebulon this week.
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Music fan and LAist underwriting specialist Roy Lenn recommends catching Marshall Crenshaw at Zebulon this week. Crenshaw’s catchy songs, like 1982’s “Someday, Someway,” have shades of power pop, rockabilly, and early rock and roll — you might remember his turn as Buddy Holly in the 1987 film La Bamba. And '90s kids will recall that he also co-wrote “Til I Hear It From You” with Gin Blossoms for 1995’s seminal Empire Records soundtrack.
KT Tunstall
Thursday, April 9, 8 p.m.
Venice West
1717 Lincoln Blvd., Venice
COST: $63; MORE INFO
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KT Tunstall heads to The Venice West
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With all the Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour interviews, I can’t get “Suddenly I See” by KT Tunstall out of my head. Tunstall has collaborated with everyone from Daryl Hall to Rick Astley, and she always puts on a fantastic show. See the Scottish songstress live in one of the most intimate venues in town, The Venice West.
Anna Sui conversation and book signing
Thursday, April 9, 6:30 p.m.
FIDM
919 S. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.
COST: FREE; MORE INFO
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One of the most recognizable names in '90s fashion, designer Anna Sui is in conversation at the ASU FIDM Museum in Los Angeles to discuss her career, what informs her work and her thoughts on the current '90s nostalgia boom (see: Love Story). Sui's book, The Nineties x Anna Sui, will be available for purchase.
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Pet Psychic pop-up
Wednesday, April 8, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
5159 York Blvd., Highland Park
COST: $35; MORE INFO
Need a read on what your cat or dog is really thinking? Meet with Lil Miss Pet Psychic at her fun pop-up across L.A. and get some answers about why your pet does what it does. She’ll be in various locations around the area all week long; check her Instagram for more dates.
L.A. Literary Landmarks with Etan Rosenbloom
Wednesday, April 8, 6 p.m.
Pasadena Heritage
160 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena
COST: FREE; MORE INFO
I’ll admit it, I have a saved Google Map called “Joan” marked with addresses cited in Joan Didion’s books — and it seems I'm not alone. L.A. historian Etan Rosenbloom will speak at Pasadena Heritage about his favorite L.A. literary landmarks, including various authors’ favorite watering holes and other historic sites linked (inked?) to L.A.’s past.
Alison Saar artist talk and listening party
Monday, April 6, 6 p.m.
L.A. Louver
45 N. Venice Blvd., Venice
COST: FREE; MORE INFO
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L.A. artist Alison Saar will discuss her installation at the L.A. Louver, Meet Me at the Crossroads: Ruby’s Soul Service Station. Saar will be on hand for a listening session and even a game of dominoes afterwards.
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