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14 Below
1348 14th St., SM, 310.451.5040, www.14below.com, 21 and over
April 7, 9pm–The Frequency, 10pm–Jason Knight, 11:30pm–The Samples, $15
April 8, 8:30pm–Winters & Davis, 9:30pm–Paladores, 10:30pm–Bedlam, 11:30pm–Bangkok Five, $10
April 10, 10pm–The Radiators, $20
April 11, 9pm–Dub Out, $6
April 12, 8pm–Slater Sisters, 9pm–Tubby Funk, 10pm–TBA, 11:30pm–Bronson, $6
April 13, 9pm–Moped, 10pm–Megan Jacobs, 11pm–Gabby La La, $10
Barnes & Noble
1201 Third Street Promenade, 393-8355
April 8, 10am–Reading Rally Storytime, 3pm–Hope Edelman discusses and signs Motherless Mothers
April 10, 10am–Toddler Time, Storytime
April 11, 10:30am–Poetry and Verse, writing group, 7:30pm–Book Group to discuss Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
April 12, 7pm–Write On!, Writing Group
April 13, Eric Blehm discusses and signs The Last Season
Beyond Baroque
(poetry, film and music), 681 Venice Blvd., Venice, 310.822.3006, www.beyondbaroque. org
Mon. Night Fiction–8pm, no cover
Tue. Night Creative Non-Fiction–8pm, no cover
Wed. Night Poetry–8pm, no cover
Thursdays, 8pm–Free Poetry Workshop and Alt.Screenplay, no cover
Saturday Afternoon Poetry–1pm, no cover
April 7, 7:30pm–Judith Taylor and Stephanie Marlis
April 8, 7:30pm–David Lloyd and Alfred Arteaga
April 9, 7pm–Ross Altman and Len Chandler in Concert
Casa Antigua
12217 Wilshire Blvd., WLA, 310.820.2540, no cover
Thursdays and Fridays: Captain Dan’s Big Love Band
Cinema Bar
3967 Sepulveda Blvd., CC, 310.390.1328, www.thecinemabar.com
April 7, 9pm–Rancho Deluxe
April 8, 9pm–Low Tide Five, 10pm–Johnny Hawthorn
April 9, 9pm–Charlie Vargas Three
April 10, 9pm–Stumpwater Experience
April 11, 9pm–Daphne
April 12, 9pm–Double Whammy, 10pm–Tracy Hoffman
April 13, 9pm–50 Cent Haircut
Club Tropical
8641 Washington Blvd., CC, 310.559.1127, www.cryptonight.com
April 13, 8pm–Nels Cline and Ches Smith (duo), Ches Smith solo “congas and drums,” $10/$5 w/ student ID
Dutton’s Books
11975 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 310.476.6263, www.duttonsbrentwood.com
April 9, 2pm–June Casagrande
April 11, 7pm–Lisa Tucker
April 12, 7pm–Megan Noble Peterson signs Madam, Have You Ever Been Happy?
Harvelle’s
1432 4th St., SM, 310.395.1676, www.harvelles.com
9pm–The Boneshakers, $10
Sundays, 9:30pm–The Toledo Show, $10
Tuesdays, 9pm–Bongo Fury, $10
Wednesdays, 9pm–Deep Eddy, $5
April 7, 9:30pm–Imperial Crowns, $10
April 8, 9:30pm–Guitar Shorty, $12
April 13, 9:30pm–Maia, $5
Hotel Casa Del Mar
1910 Ocean Way, SM, 310.581.5533, www.hotelcasadelmar.com
Mondays, 6pm–Spanish Guitar
Tuesdays, 6pm–Solo Piano
Wednesdays, 6pm–Classic Jazz
Thursdays, 6pm–Andean Music
Fridays, 6pm–Swing Music
Saturdays and Sundays, 6pm–Jazz Piano
The Jazz Bakery
3233 Helms Ave., CC 310.271.9039, www.jazzbakery.org, a non-profit club, half-price student tickets
April 7-9, 8/9:30pm–Pat Martino Quartet, $30, 4pm–Matt Roberts Quartet, $20
April 10, 8/9:30pm–Karnasi Washington & the Next Step, $20
April 11-13, 8/9:30pm–Gino Sitson, $25
McCABE’S
3101 Pico Blvd., SM, 310.828.4497, www.mccabes.com
April 7, 8pm–Jackshit, $15
April 8, 8pm–John Langford’s Ship and Pilot featuring Sally Timms, $15
April 9, 11am–Kids Matinee Show w/ Masanga Marimba, $6, 7pm–Tracy Grammer, $15
Rusty’s Surf Ranch
256 Santa Monica Pier, 310.393.7437, www.rustyssurfranch.com
April 7, 8:30pm–Borthers ‘ Blues, 10pm–The Fabulous Schubert Bros. Band, 11:30pm–Saturday’s Child, $5
April 8, 9:30/11:30pm–Jenerators, Gambler’s Mark, $5
April 9, 7pm–Reggaeton w/ DJ Jay, no cover, 21 and over
April 10, Pool Tournament–7:30pm sign up, 8pm–Karaoke w/the Big Kahuna, no cover
April 12, 8:30pm–Battle of the Bands, no cover
The Talking Stick
1630 Ocean Park Blvd., SM, 310.450.6052, www.thetalkingstick.net, no cover
Wednesdays 7-10pm–Open Mike Night (sign up 6:45)
April 7, 8pm–Indie Music Night, $2
April 11, 7pm–Snitch n‘ Bitch, no cover
April 12, 7pm–Open Mike, sign up 15 mins. early, no cover
April 13, 7pm–Six String Strummer and Picker Night, no cover
Temple Bar
1026 Wilshire Blvd., SM, 310.393.6611, www.templebarlive.com, 21 and over
April 7, DJ Jeremy, 9pm–Bill Deasy, 10:30pm–Keaton Simmons, 11:30pm–The Clarks, $12
April 8, DJ Anthony Valdez, 9pm–Omar Torrez, 10:30pm–Mojacar Flamenco Jazz, 11:30pm–Los Pinguos, $10
April 9, The Frequencing All-Star Jam, $5 before 10pm and $10 after
April 10, 8:30pm–Mateo Denali, 9:45pm–Michelle Katz, 11pm–Jeff Philips, $5
April 11, 8:30pm–Shelly Rudolph, 9:45pm–Just Off Turner, 11pm–Space Mtn., $5
April 12, 8:30pm–Amee Jana, 9:45pm, Keith Hollis and the Po’ Boys, 11pm–Sam Kininger, $7
April 13, 8pm-2am–The Usual Suspects Presents Lush, $10
The Vic
2540 Main St., SM, 888.367.5299, www.thevicforjazz.com, 2 item minimum
April 13, 8pm/10pm–Jackie Ryan w/ The Tamir Hendelman Trio, $20,12am–Erik Kertes and Friends, $5
Zanzibar
1301 5th St., SM, 310.451.2221, www.zanzibarlive.com
Tuesdays, 9pm–Groove Factory, $10
Thursdays, 9pm–Afro Funke’, $7
Fridays, 9pm–Bossa Nova, $10
Saturdays, 9pm–Quality, $10
Sundays, 9pm–One Way, $5
April 12, 9pm–Service Industry Rock Night, $5
