If you love to take advantage of the live music offerings near you, this week offers several great reasons to leave the house.
From Latin dance lessons to the L.A. Philharmonic, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.
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Sizzling summer nights: Colombian Latin soul
From the event description:
Dance the night away with L.A.'s best salsa and Latin fusion bands at the Autry’s popular summer series. The outdoor parties include free lessons with an instructor, access to museum galleries, a separate children's dance floor and more. Tacos, margaritas and other light refreshments are available for purchase.
When: Thursday, Aug. 8, 5:30-9 p.m.
Where: Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way
Price: Free (Autry Members); $6 (Children [3-12]); $10 (Seniors). More ticket options available.
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Just another house party
From the event description:
House Heads of Los Angeles! A vibe that is a throwback to the good days when you walk into a house party and see familiar, friendly faces. Cheers to your dear friends. High fives to that special someone you secretly want to kiss. Those type of house parties you want to go all night. We will be pumping house music all night.
When: Thursday, Aug. 8, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Apt 503 Lounge, 3680 Wilshire Blvd., #503
Price: Free (before 11p.m. with RSVP); $5
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Blues and jazz poetic cafe
From the event description:
This monthly event in the heart of L.A.'s historic Leimert Park features blues and jazz poets, writers, musicians and singers/songwriters. Jerzy George Kossek hosts the show, carrying interviews on the "artists couch", illustrating how words and music collide. There are cool vibes, great jazz and blues poetry, lyrics and music, as well as an open mic for poets and lyricists.
When: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Where: 4305 Degnan Blvd.
Price: $10
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Vivaldi's "Four Seasons"
From the event description:
When the legendary Antonio Vivaldi set out to recreate the passage of the seasons in musical form, he left directions in the music to include some of the smallest details from each time of the year. In this L.A. Phil performance at the Hollywood Bowl, keep an ear out for instruments mimicking the sound of a springtime shepherd's barking dog, buzzing of summertime flies and a bunch of rowdy drunk villagers in autumn.
When: Thursday, Aug. 8, 8 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave.
Price: $17 - $26
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LA Phil: "Tchaikovsky Spectacular"
From the event description:
Awesome things that came into existence exactly 50 years ago: the moon landing, Woodstock, Lucy Liu ... and the premiere of the legendary "Tchaikovsky Spectacular", starring the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. Expect plenty of fireworks, "The 1812 Overture" and the USC Trojan Marching Band to join the party.
When: Friday, Aug. 9, 8 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave.
Price: $22 - $28
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Parking in Downtown LA can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of Downtown LA parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check the LA Metro website for nearby stations and schedules.
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