13 things to do during summer 2008

O N EHollywood Bowl

Get out your red-and-white-checkered tablecloth and – if you’re over 21 – bring your best bottle of $9 table wine. What was once known for yuppie music is a host to some of the newest talents on the scene this summer.

Upcoming shows:Feist July 20Gnarls Barkley July 27Radiohead August 24 to 25

Hollywoodbowl.com

T W O PAB at Pierce

The Performing Arts Building hosts some of the best performances in the San Fernando Valley. When in need of some classical entertainment, look no further than the Art Hill.

Upcoming shows:San Fernando Master ChoraleMay 31, 8 p.m. Admission: $25Students/Seniors: $20More info: 818.753.3306

San Fernando Valley Symphony OrchestraJune 7, 7 p.m.Admission: $25Students/Seniors: $20Children 12 and younger: $25

Los Angeles Symphonic WindsJune 8, 7 p.m.Arts Hill GreenNon-subscriber admission: $40

T H R E EBaseball games

‘Tis the season to eat peanuts. Although there are heated debates on campus whether or not Dodgers or Angels are better, many will agree that the scorching stands are worth every drop of sweat. Tailgate your way through summer.

Get ticket prices and game dates at:- dodgers.mlb.comangels.mlb.com

F O U R Honda Civic Tour

Panic at the Disco, Motion City Soundtrack,The Hush Sound, and Phantom Planet perform at the Honda Center Theatre June 14. ‘Nuff said.

Get ticket prices and dates – civictour.honda.com

F I V EDeath Cab for Cutie

The band performs June 23 at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles. If you don’t know who they are, you need to get out more.

Ticket prices start at $40.

For more information- nokiatheatrelalive.com

S I XSilent Movie Theatre

If you are getting tired of the noise in your typical theatre, try a nice quiet evening out at the Silent Movie Theatre.Located at 611 N. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles

Get ticket prices and dates – (323) 655-2510

S E V E NTopanga Days

35th annual event with live music including indie, funk, bluegrass, rock and Latin funk.Topanga Community House1440 N. Topanga Canyon, Topanga

Price – $10-18, under 4 years free.(310) 455-1911

E I G H TAnnual Student Art Show

Pierce students show their latest creations in a free art show. Don’t bother taking the trip to MOCHA; your students have you covered.

Price – FREE

N I N EElectric Daisy Carnival

It’s only the greatest celebration of electronic music, no big deal. Seriously though, if you like anything remotely related to music, you should be there.

Located- Memorial Coliseum and Exposition Park.

For more information and tickets- insomnicacevents.com.

T E N Laser TagEscape the heat and try to escape your friends.

Located- Sherman Oaks14622 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks 2nd level

For prices- (818) 789-6620

E L E V EN25th Annual Valley Greek Festival

Dance, eat and get a little Greek. Located just 20 minutes from Pierce at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.

Time- 1 p.m – 9 p.m.Price- FREE

T W E L V ENuts for MuttsDog Show & Petpair

A dog show, pet adoption and vendors for your furry palsTime- 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.Price- $10 adults, $5 children, $5 dogs.Located – Pierce College Shepard Stadium

T H I R T E E NEddie Izzard live at the KodakComedian, actor and man-extraordinaire Eddie Izzard makes his return to Los Angeles to assault your funny bone.

Dates – August 7-9, 8 p.m.

More information – kodaktheatre.com

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