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January 2013 Events in Los Angeles

A Calendar of Events, Festivals and Concerts Going on This Month in LA

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Florence at the Dawn of the Renaissance

When: Through February 10, 2013

Where: The Getty Center

What: A look at painting and illumination between 1300 and 1350 through seven paintings by renaissance master Giotto (the largest number assembled in N. America) and works by his contemporaries like Bernardo Daddi and Taddeo Gaddi.

Robert Mapplethorpe: XYZ

When: Through March 24, 2013

Where: Los Angeles County Museum of Art

What: The works in this exhibit reflect controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe's themes: sadomasochism, floral still lives and nude portraits of African-American men. The artist was at the center of a firestorm during the 'Culture Wars' of the '80s.

LA Lakers Basketball Games

When: Through April, 2013

Where: Staples Center

What: See our 'golden boys,' the Lakers do their thing at Staples Center.

LA Clippers Basketball Games

When: Through April, 2013

Where: Staples Center

What: The LA Clippers share game space with the Lakers as their home matches take place at Staples.

LA Kings Hockey Games

When: Through April, 2013

Where: Staples Center, Downtown

What: Warm up to these cool as ice players as they kick off hockey season in Los Angeles

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