BOOKS

‘Here at the Beginning’ and Other Stories

This installment of the New Short Fiction Series, Los Angeles’ longest-running spoken-word series, features work by the author Andrea Seigel. Guest performers include Alex Boling, Niki Breitfeller and C.C. Pulitzer. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

L.A. Municipal Art Gallery at Barnsdall Art Park,
Sun., Aug. 8th, 7 p.m.
4800 Hollywood Blvd., East Hollywood.
Info: (323) 662-7900
www.newshortfictionseries.com

Hot Summer Nights

Each Saturday night this month, Skylight will stay open until midnight, giving book lovers a chance to squeeze in extra hours of literary enjoyment. The nights will feature snacks, music (some of it live), art and other assorted fun. August 14th will also feature a birthday tribute to the late author Charles Bukowski on what would be his 90th birthday; the party begins at 8 p.m.

Skylight Books,
Sat., Aug. 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, 9 p.m.-midnight.
1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz.
Information: (323) 660-1175;
www.skylightbooks.com

Laura Skandera Trombley

The Autry’s Women of the West division welcomes renowned scholar Laura Trombley, who has written numerous articles and books about the beloved author Mark Twain, the latest of which is Mark Twain’s Other Woman. Trombley will discuss the unknown side of the legendary author. Trombley is also the president of Pitzer College. Free with museum admission (adults $9, students and seniors $5, children 3-12 $3, children under 3 free).

Autry Museum of the American West,
Sun., Aug. 8th, 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park.
Information: (323) 667-2000;
www.theautry.org

COMMUNITY

North New Hampshire Block Party

This inaugural neighborhood get-together encourages community members to come out and get to know their neighbors. The festivities include a live jazz quartet, a cake walk and other games, an inflatable bounce house, and a potluck. Guests are encouraged to bring dishes to share; hot dogs and beverages will be provided.

Hollywood Lutheran Church,
Sun., Aug. 15th, 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
1733 N. New Hampshire Ave., Los Feliz.

Micheltorena Street Elementary School transforms into a flea market the last weekend of every month.

Silver Lake Art Craft and Vintage

On the last Saturday and Sunday of every month, this eclectic flea market springs up, showing off vintage clothing, collectibles, arts, crafts and more. Those who work up an appetite shopping can breathe easily, as there will also be a “food truck block party” on the premises.
Micheltorena Street Elementary School,
Sat.-Sun., Aug. 28th-29th, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
1511 Micheltorena St., Silver Lake.
Info: (323) 467-0623;
www.silverlakeartcraftvintage.com

KIDS & FAMILIES

Children’s Festival of the Arts

The Hollywood Arts Council presents the 25th annual Children’s Festival of the Arts. The festival features live entertainment, kid-friendly workshops, face painting, arts and crafts, special appearances from beloved cartoon characters, and more.

Paramount Pictures,
Sun., Aug. 8th, noon-4:30 p.m.
5555 Melrose Ave., Hollywood.
Information: (323) 871-2787;
www.hollywoodartscouncil.org

MOVIES

‘All About Eve’

Cinespia’s al fresco summer movie series continues with this screening of Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s classic film All About Eve (1950), starring Bette Davis as a fading Broadway star and Anne Baxter as her scheming disciple. A DJ will spin music before and after the screening. Showtime is 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 (available at the gate).

Hollywood Forever Cemetery,
Sat., Aug. 7th, 7:30 p.m.
6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood.
Information: www.cinespia.org

Free Movie Tuesdays

Silver Lake’s new library isn’t just a place to check out books; it’s also a place for community events, such as this weekly movie-screening series. Call for specific movie selections.

Silver Lake Branch Library, Tues., Aug. 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, 5:30 p.m.
2411 Glendale Blvd., Silver Lake.
Information: (323) 913-7451,
www.lapl.org MUSIC & DANCE

Al Green and the Pointer Sisters

Al Green, the legendary soul singer behind such iconic songs as “Let’s Stay Together” and “I’m Still in Love With You,” will perform an evening of old favorites as well as new hits. He’ll be joined by R&B divas the Pointer Sisters.

Tickets are $30-$110.
Greek Theatre, Sat., Aug. 21st,
7:30 p.m.
2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz.
Information: (323) 665-5857;
www.greektheatrela.com

Gustavo Dudamel conducts his first Los Angeles opera this month. Photo by Anna Hult.

Dudamel Conducts ‘Carmen’

Gustavo Dudamel, the dynamic new music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, will conduct this concert production of Georges Bizet’s Carmen. It marks his first opera in Los Angeles. In addition, a number of rising stars will perform, including Natascha Petrinsky in the title role and Yonghoon Lee as Don José. Tickets are $10-$156.

Hollywood Bowl, Sun., Aug. 1st, 7:30 p.m.
2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood Hills.
Information: (323) 850-2000;
www.hollywoodbowl.com

‘Iron’

C. Derrick Jones and Nehara Kalev, better known as the husband-and-wife team Catch Me Bird, present their newest piece of work, Iron. The show, which combines dramatic aerial artistry and athletic dancing, is inspired by their own marriage. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to picnic in the plaza and enjoy performance installations, sculptural art and interactive surprises. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$45 ($12 for students and children).

Ford Amphitheater, Fri. Aug. 13th, 8:30 p.m.
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood Hills.
Information: (323) 461-3673;
www. fordamphitheater.org

THEATER

‘Medea’

Euripides’ ancient Greek tragedy demonstrates that hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. After Medea is betrayed and cast aside by her husband, Jason (of the Argonauts), she becomes consumed by her own desire for vengeance. This production, directed by Travis Terry, brings new dimension to the play with a modern setting. Tickets are $20 ($18 for students and seniors).

Knightsbridge Theatre, Aug. 6th-29th, Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 6 p.m.
1944 Riverside Drive, Silver Lake.
Information: (323) 667-0955;
www.knightsbridgetheatre.com

‘Much Ado About Nothing’

This summer marks a new chapter for the Independent Shakespeare Company, whose free outdoor performances at Barnsdall Park grew so popular a new venue was needed. The ISC’s new Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival this month features Much Ado About Nothing. The Bard’s romantic comedy features not one but two couples navigating the ups and downs of love, plus a cast of misfits, gossipmongers and interlopers.

Griffith Park Old Zoo, Thurs.-Sun., Aug. 5th-29th, 7 p.m.
4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Griffith Park.
Information: (818) 710-6306;
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