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Rose Bowl Flea Market: Vintage enthusiasts and professional decorators have mingled in lots surrounding the Rose Bowl on the second Sunday of every month for the past 40 years eyeing unusual furniture, clothes and collectables. Strange wares and hidden treasures await with over 2,500 vendors and up to 20,000 buyers. General public ticket is $8.00. Box office stays open until 3:00 p.m. Milk last minute bargains until 4:30 p.m.
Do the Right Thing: Spike Lee will be at Book Soup in Hollywood signing copies of his new book, "Spike Lee: Do The Right Thing." ($39.95) The book examines the now 20-year-old film's impact on culture and politics and takes an behind-the-scenes, inside look at the mechanics of shooting the film. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, 3:00 p.m.
Elvis Presley Birthday Bash: Tonight's annual Elvis Aron Presleyfest organized by Art Fein and Ronnie Mack includes The King of Rockabilly Ray Campi, King Cotton blues, alt honky tonk hijinx c/o the Groovy Rednecks, torcher Lisa Finnie, Dean Chamberlain, South Bay Surfers. Dusk Devils, I See Hawks and truly a dozen more. Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, $20, 8:00 p.m., 18+
