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The Labyrinth Masquerade Annual Fantasy Masquerade Ball XIV July 1st & 2nd, 2011

A Weekend of Elaborate Costumes and Entertainment

WALT DISNEY PICTURES Hosts PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES World Premiere

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES, a fast action, high seas, comedic adventure from WALT DISNEY PICTURES and JERRY BRUCKHEIMER FILMS, recently hosted its world premiere at DISNEYLAND in Anaheim, California

Stephen Francis Jones Designs Manhattan Beach Post

When celebrity chef David LeFevre, formerly of The Water Grill in downtown Los Angeles, thought up the challenging design of creating a space for his hip new eatery Manhattan Beach Post, he sought out SFJones Architects

The Ghouls Next Door Review - Weekend of Horrors XXV

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Creation Entertainment's Weekend of Horrors is the gold standard in pop-culture gatherings for fans of Dark Entertainment

L'Opera Ristorante Review - Gourmet Cuisine in the heart of Long Beach

L’Opera Ristorante combines yesterday’s charm and today’s sophistication. The elegant interior is matched only by it’s extraordinary menu of classic and northern Italian cuisine

Alegria Cocina Latina Review - Latin Cuisine and Salsa Dancing in the heart of Long Beach

Alegria is one of Long Beach’s most unique and dynamic restaurants. Featuring a dizzying array of tapas and a menu that has earned critical acclaim for its bold flavors, originality and ability to satisfy the palates of discriminating diners

Venice Art Walk and Auctions 2011

The Annual Venice Art Walk & Auctions this year will bring the public together with artists, designers, architecture and the community to benefit the Venice family Clinic

Thicker Than Water - Home is where they have to take you in

Thicker Than Water doesn’t shy away from handling the big stuff, not once does it lecture you, tell you what to think or how to vote. The cast is nothing short of exquisite. I was positively giddy to see Barbara Bain (Cinnamon Carter, anyone?)

CABARET: The Musical - Leave your troubles outside.

Sit up front and you won’t regret it

Ultimate Beach Party - Heal The Bay's Annual Dinner & Awards Presentation Thurs May 19, 5 PM

Heal the Bay invites you to celebrate the ultimate beach party at our annual Bring Back the Beach gala benefit on May 19, 2011 at The Jonathan Beach Club in Santa Monica where Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson will play a full-length set of hits & lots more

Weekend of Horrors 2011 celebrates 25 years of Dark Entertainment

The 25th Annual Weekend of Horrors is in town this weekend, if you’re a fan of goblins, ghouls, knife-wielding maniacs and other things that go “bump” in the night, it’s the only place to be

The L A Jewish Film Festival - Something You Shouldn't Miss

a multicultural feast of movies from Jewish sources around the world

The 9th Annual: Running with the Bulls: Cinco de Mayo Event Review – The Saga Continues for a Cause

Gathered for a special occasion, the 9th Annual Cinco de Mayo event remarkably showcased everyone’s humility, generosity and ability to merge together for a great cause

“Hobo with a Shotgun” Review - Hobo Demands Change

If you see one film about a weapon-toting transient this year, let “Hobo with a Shotgun” be it

Mutants and Monsters converge on Anaheim Convention Center. Good time had by all (Review of WizardWorld Anaheim)

Last weekend's Anaheim Convention Center stop for the WizardWorld Tour was a great primer for "The Summer of the Geek."

: Cat's Cradle Theatre Review - a Good Old Fashioned Mystery

A quaint old fashioned mystery in a charming community playhouse

The Escort Review - A Sexual Romp With Clothes On at the Geffen Playhouse

From the moment the very captivating Maggie Siff steps on stage for her opening monologue to the audience as Charlotte, the happy-go-lucky hooker in the world premiere of Jane Anderson’s “The Escort,” we know we’re in for an amusing journey with this lovable, high-priced call girl

“Birthday Bash” Celebrates Anniversary Special Olympics Southern California’s 40th Anniversary - Los Angeles Lakers Honored at Annual Pier del Sol

The Los Angeles Lakers will be honored at Special Olympics Southern California’s 40th “Birthday Bash”

THE 38th ANNUAL TOPANGA DAYS FAIR

One of the Most Celebrated Country Fairs in Southern California Announces Its Memorial Day Weekend Lineup

Music Martinis and the California Philharmonic-Upcoming Concerts

Thursday May 23rd: 12:00 AM | Cannes Film Festival; 2:00 PM | Steel Magnolias---The Laguna Playhouse; 8:00 PM | Steel Magnolias---The Laguna Playhouse; 8:00 PM | The Fantastics---South Coast Repertory
Friday May 24th: 12:00 AM | Cannes Film Festival; 12:00 AM | WHICH WAY IS OUT?; 8:00 PM | CRUMBLE (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake); 8:00 PM | Steel Magnolias---The Laguna Playhouse; 8:00 PM | STEEL MAGNOLIAS; 8:00 PM | The Fantastics---South Coast Repertory; 8:30 PM | Shakespeare's Richard III at ZJU Theater; 10:30 PM |; 11:00 PM | attack of the rotting corpses! at ZJU Theatre

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