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LAist Free Gig Guide

Unless otherwise noted, all shows are free of charge. All show lineups and times are subject to change without notice.
SUNDAY, 11/27
- Cellist Armen Ksajikian and Pianist Brian Pezzone perform for LACMA's Sunday Live series. The concert begins at 6 PM in LACMA's Leo S. Bing Theatre. For info, call (323) 857-6234.
- Part-Time Punks present: Japanese Motors (Rough Trade), Group Sounds and Guest DJ Jimi Hey at the echo. The show starts at 10 PM. Call (213) 413-8200.
MONDAY, 11/28
- Yari More and his Orchestra perform at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza at 7:30 PM. (323) 290-6636.
- The Chapin Sisters and I See Hawks wrap-up their dual Monday night residency at the echo. The show starts at 8:30 PM. For details, call (213) 413-8200.
- Circus Minor finish their residency at Spaceland. The doors open at 8 PM and the show begins at 9 PM. Call (323) 661-4380.
- Fielding take the stage at the Silverlake Lounge at 11 PM. Other featured bands include Division Day, Great Northern and Wizard Poetry. Call (323) 666-2407 for details.
TUESDAY, 11/29
- The Afro-Latin American Jazz Ensemble plays USC’s Alfred Newman Recital Hall at 7:30 PM. For more information, call (213) 740-2167.
WEDNESDAY, 11/30
- Dub Club play echodelic sounds of roots, rocksteady, ska, dub, dancehall, and reggae at the echo at 9 PM. The show is free before 10 PM. Call (213) 413-8200.
- Amoeba presents "Mandala"—a weekly in-house DJ seriesevery Wednesday night from 7-10 PM. Call (323) 245-6400.
THURSDAY, 12/1
- Chocolate Genius will perform at Amoeba Records at 7 PM. Call (323) 245-6400.
FRIDAY, 12/2
- LACMA's Friday Night Jazz Series features the Ernie Watts Quartet in the LA Times Central Court at 5:30 PM.
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