Funk Festival
When: Aug. 8
Where: The Greek Theatre
What: LA gives up the funk for this music festival embracing all things hip, happening and soulful. Morris Day, S.O.S. Band, Zapp, Midnight Star and Con Funk Shun perform.
Jazz at the Bowl
When: Aug. 5-Sep. 2
Where: The Hollywood Bowl
What: Another season of great jazz concerts under the stars, courtesy of the Hollywood Bowl’s Creative Chair for Jazz, Christian McBride.
From the Spoon to the City: Design by Architects from LACMA's Collection
When: Aug. 6-Jan. 24, 2010
Where: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
What: The museum presents a cross section of its 20th century design collection with an emphasis on furniture and architect-designed objects.
Legally Blonde
When: Aug. 12
Where: Pantages Theater
What: The Reese Witherspoon movie hit, Legally Blonde makes it to the theater. Ditzy “Elle Woods” sings her way through Harvard Law School.
Career Builder.com Career Fair
When: Aug. 13
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center
What: Employers come together to screen, recruit and hire candidates. Industries represented include finance, technology, government, retail, healthcare, sales and customer service.
Nisei Week Japanese Festival
When: Aug. 15-23
Where: Various locations in Little Tokyo
What: A week-long celebration of Japanese culture and tradition in Downtown. Sumo wrestling, sake tasting, Kabuki performances and drumming are all on the agenda.
Blood and Dumplings Bus Tour
When: Aug. 15
Where: Various venues throughout Chinatown
What: Off-the-beaten path bus tour providers Esotouric show hungry and blood-thirsty Angelinos another side of their town. The trek goes through the chilling murder locations and Chinese restaurants of the San Gabriel Valley.
Elvis Costello and the Sugarcanes
When: Aug. 18
Where: Greek Theatre
What: The legendary British rock musician and his band perform. Special guest Lucinda Williams opens.
Aerosmith
When: Aug. 21
Where: Staples Center
What: Sweet emotion and other sentiments bring the legendary rockers, fronted by Steven Tyler, to the stage for a special LA appearance.
Sunset Junction Street Fair
When: Aug. 22-23
Where: The streets of Silver Lake
What: East Siders and LA hipsters take to the streets of Silver Lake where bands like Miss Derringer and Sly & Robbie play live, and rides and food beckon.
