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Friday, August 5

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Grand Performances: Quartetto Fantastico and Chez Quartette
These two string quartets and a combined octet presentation could well be one of the most talked about events of the summer.
Website: http://www.grandperformances.org/
When: 8pm
Price: FREE
Where: 350 S. Grand Ave
Nearby Metro Rail: Red/Purple Line Pershing Square Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Grand/3rd (14/37, 70, 71, 76, 78/79/378, 96, 442, 485, 487/489, 770, Metro Silver Line)

Free Tim Burton Outdoor Film Screening at LACMA
Tim Burton films under the stars at the Tar Pits in Hancock Park. Films start at sundown. “Corpse Bride” this week.  Staring Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter.
Website: http://www.lacma.org/
When: 8pm
Price: FREE
Where: LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Wilshire/Fairfax (20, 217, 720, 780)

Hairspray at The Hollywood Bowl
Fully staged Broadway musical takes a trip down the irresistible musical lane of 1962 Baltimore with the 2003 winner of eight Tony Awards, Hairspray!
Website: http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/
When: 8:30pm Friday-Saturday, 7:30pm Sunday
Price: $16-$168
Where: The Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Avenue
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station (Transfer to Bowl Shuttle), Red Line Universal City Station (Transfer to Bowl Shuttle)

Katy Perry, Robyn at Nokia Theatre
Candy coated pop comes to L.A. Live
Website: http://www.nokiatheatrelalive.com/
When: 8pm, Friday-Sunday
Price: $34.50-$49.50
Where: Club Nokia, 800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Nearby Metro Rail: Blue Line Pico Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Figueroa/Olympic (28, 81, 439, 728, Silver Line)

More weekend events, after the jump.

Saturday, August 6

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L.A. New Orleans Cultural Festival
Enjoy performances by the New Orleans Backyard Band, All Star Jazz Band and the Open Jazz Jam hosted by the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center. Also appearing will be the colorful New Orleans Steppers & Stumpers 2nd Line Dancers. Dining selections at the festival include Creole, Cajun or soul food cuisine.
Website: http://fromfoot2fork.art.officelive.com/
When: 12-6pm Saturday-Sunday
Price: FREE
Where: Leimert Park Village, 4300 Degnan Blvd.
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: 43rd/Degnan (40/42) Crenshaw/Vernon (40/42, 210, 705, 710, 740) Crenshaw/43rd (40/42, 105, 210)

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Nike Basketball 3-on-3 Tournament at L.A. Live
Live performances, slam dunk contests, a celebrity shootout and more.
Website: http://nike3on3.com/
When: 8a
Price: FREE
Where: L.A. Live, 800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Nearby Metro Rail: Blue Line Pico Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Figueroa/Olympic (28, 81, 439, 728, Silver Line)

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Art’s a Trip, FREE Metro Art Tour
Learn how the Metro Art Department commissions artists to incorporate art into a wide array of transportation projects throughout LA County.
Website: http://www.metro.net/about/art/
When: 10am, Saturday and Sunday
Price: FREE
Where: Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Hollywood/Highland (212/312, 222, 217, 780, 156/656)

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Grand Performances: Watcha Clan and Yemen Blues
Nine-piece group Yemen Blues to perform a program that mixes jazz, funk and a healthy dose of Middle Eastern music. Watcha Clan melds the spiritual eclecticism of Gnawa music, trance, drum-n-bass , hip hop, Balkan brass and Sephardic folk with thriving bass-heavy pulsations, all countered by Sista K’s show-stopping vocals.
Website: http://www.grandperformances.org/
When: 8pm
Price: FREE
Where: 350 S. Grand Ave
Nearby Metro Rail: Red/Purple Line Pershing Square Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Grand/3rd (14/37, 70, 71, 76, 78/79/378, 96, 442, 485, 487/489, 770, Metro Silver Line)

HARD Summer Music Festival 2011
The fourth annual HARD Summer Music Festival will return to the scenic LOS ANGELES STATE HISTORIC PARK in downtown L.A. featuring Chromeo, Ratatat, Odd Future, Duck Sauce and more! Extended Metro Red and Gold Line service for the event!
Website: http://www.hardfest.com/news/hard-summer-2011/
When: 6pm-2am
Price: $75-$125
Where: Los Angeles Historic State Park
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Chinatown Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Alameda/College (76)

Kinetic Theory at Skirball Cultural Center
Be dazzled by a one-of-a-kind performance by circus theater arts troupe Kinetic Theory.
Website: http://www.skirball.org/
When: 2pm
Price: $10
Where: Skirball Cultural Center,  2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Sepulveda/Skirball Center (233, 761)

Third Annual Korean BBQ Cook Off
The event consists of our 3rd Annual Orion Choco Pie eating contest, a special performance by Dumbfoundead and the highly anticipated KBBQ Top Grill Master competition MC’d by Paul PK Kim and judged by our hand selected celebrity judges panel. Did we mention craft beers from Beer Belly and Korean Wines?
Website: http://kbbqcookoff.com/
When: 12-6pm
Price: FREE
Where: South Hobart Blvd, Between Wilshire Blvd. and 7th St.
Nearby Metro Rail: Purple Line Wilshire/Normandie Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Wilshire/Kingsley (20)

Orchestra Charangoa at MacArthur Park
Open lawn seating and music from around the world reflecting the diversity of Los Angeles.
Website: http://www.levittla.org/
When: 7pm
Price: FREE
Where: MacArthur Park
Nearby Metro  Rail: Red/Purple Line Westlake/MacArthur Park Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Alvarado/6th (18, 200, 603) Alvarado/7th (26/51/52/352, 200, 603) Alvarado/Wilshire (20, 200, 720)

Sunday, August 7

The Ann Arbor Film Fest Tour
The Ann Arbor Film Festival is the leading experimental film festival in the United States
Website: http://www.lafilmforum.org/index/Current_Schedule/Entries/2011/8/7_The_Ann_Arbor_Film_Festival_Tour.html
When: 7:30-9:15pm
Price: $10
Where: Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Nearby Metro Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Hollywood/Las Palmas (212/312, 222, 217), Hollywood/Highland (212/312, 222, 217, 780, 156/656)

Andrea Balency at MacArthur Park
Open lawn seating and music from around the world reflecting the diversity of Los Angeles.
Website: http://www.levittla.org/
When: 7pm
Price: FREE
Where: MacArthur Park
Nearby Metro  Rail: Red/Purple Line Westlake/MacArthur Park Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Alvarado/6th (18, 200, 603) Alvarado/7th (26/51/52/352, 200, 603) Alvarado/Wilshire (20, 200, 720)

Yarn Bombing at MOCA
In conjunction with Art in the Streets, a collective of yarn bombers will demonstrate their practice on a series of cars in the parking lot adjacent to the museum.
Website: http://www.moca.org/
When: 6:30-85pm
Price: FREE
Where: MOCA Geffen Contemporary, 152 North Central Ave.
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Little Tokyo/Arts District Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Judge John Aiso/1st (30, 40, 42)