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That'll Be the Day
Friday already, with no where to go? Never fear, the weekend's entertainment awaits below.

FILM
Ondi Timoner's documentary DIG!—chronicling the careers of Portland bands The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Dandy Warhols—is showing tonight as part of the LA Film Fest, 9:45 PM in DGA Theatre 1. Tickets are $10.00 at the door.ART
Opening reception for "The Summer Show" at sixspace this Saturday night from 7-10:00 PM, featuring works by Jen Corace, Caroline Hwang and Deth P. Sun. The show runs through July 31.
MUSIC
UK duo Sluts of Trust appear for an early (free) in-store at Amoeba Music at 7:00 PM tonight, followed by a show at Spaceland. Tickets are $8.00. More info on the band here.
Saturday night at the House of Blues brings Ghostface Killah, The X-Ecutioners, The Pharcyde with C-Rayz Walz, Masta Killa and Cormega. Doors open at 8:00 PM and tickets are $20.00.
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It's been many, many years since we saw this much snow in our mountains. Going up there right now isn't safe, but here are some places where you can enjoy the view and snap a pic.
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April Valentine died at Centinela Hospital. Her daughter was born by emergency C-section. She'd gone into the pregnancy with a plan, knowing Black mothers like herself were at higher risk.
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A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
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In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California.
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Another Missing Hiker Has Been Found Dead In San Gabriels As Search For Actor Julian Sands ContinuesBob Gregory, 62, went missing the same day as Sands. His body was recovered near Mount Islip.