If you’re looking for something to do tonight, you might want to check out Glow at the Santa Monica Pier. Glow is a massive event that brings together a collection of very unique artists to create an interactive exhibition of light and sound. It’s based on a similar event in Paris called Nuit Blanche and, according to the website, takes its spirit from the fabled grunion that come ashore several times a year to spawn in the sand, creating a fleeting luminescence.

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Film Sing-Along

• South Park Sing-Along | July 17th | 8:30pm | Cost $18 | The Ford Ampitheather - 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East Los Angeles (Map) | “WELLLLLLLLLL…Kyle’s moms a bitch, she’s a big fat bitch, she’s the biggest bitch in the whole wide world. She’s a stupid bitch, if there ever was a bitch, she’s a bitch to all the boys and girls!” I love Cartman. Come sing along with your 4 favorite cursing children, Satan, Saddam, and the entire cast of Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s Bigger, Longer, Uncut tonight at The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.

Sideshow

• La Femme Defoncer | July 17th | Must be 21+ | Cost $10 or Free before 9pm with RSVP | DownTown Los Angeles - 740 S. Broadway (enter in alley) Los Angeles (Map) | Snake woman, fish girl, cotton candy lady oh my! Come Madame Defoncer’s unusual live art and music performance with a collection of sideshow acts.

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Film

• Dark Knight 24 hours back to back | July 16th | Cost: $12 | Arclight Hollywood - 6360 Sunset Blvd Hollywood (Map) | Beginning at Midnight tonight the Arclight will be playing The Dark Knight back to back for 24 hours straight in their best theater of all, the Dome. Somebody just got a little too excited!

Theater

• Monty PyThong | July 16th | Cost: $15 | The Colony Theatar Company - 555 North 3rd St. Burbank (Map) | An all female cast will be performing the Monty Python in their thongs to benefit the City of Hope’s Underwear Affair. What a better way to fight cancer than to to shake what your momma gave ya? Just try not to think of John Cleese while you’re watching. All proceeds will go to the Underwear Affair.

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Comedy

• Ricky Gervais | July 9th and 10th | 7:30pm | Cost $25 | Located at the Brentwood Theater - 11310 Wilshire Blvd., Bldg. 211 (Map) | Ever heard of a little thing called ‘The Office’? UK or US? How about ‘Extras’? Gervais is one of the best comedy writers and performers out there today. His dry wit mixed with his ability to make complete fun of himself until it’s painful, it enough to have you cringing with delight. Definitely not a show to miss. He’s only performing for two night, so get him while you can!

Karaoke

• Karaoke Wednesdays | July 9th | 7:30pm | Free to Enter and $3 Drinks | Must be 21+ | Located at Good Nite - Map) | 10721 Burbank Blvd North Hollywood (F*ck Wednesday’s. Come sing your heart out, while swinging on a stripper poll, and guzzling cheap drinks. This is a great place if you don’t have much cash but are looking for a good time.

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Wine

• The Wine Down | July 8th | 7:30pm- 9:30pm | Located at Air Conditioned Bar - 2819 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica (Map) | Cost - $15 | How to enjoy the finer things. Add in some hip-hop and electronica with DJs Quickie Mart and Wade Hughes and a wine tasting for only $15. Although every Tuesday is different, today you can come and enjoy unusual with a bit of guiding from a sommelier presentation.

Comedy

• Comedy Death Ray | Tuesday, July 1st | 8:30pm | Tickets $5 | Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater (Map) | This is a great place to see upcoming talent as well as some talent you probably already know. It’s a great place to go and grab a beer and enjoy some comedy. Tonight at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade, will be Reggie Watts, Ian Edwards, Brett Gelman, Martha Kelly, Ben Kronberg, and The Birthday Boys.

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Fireworks

• Nine best places in LA to watch Fireworks | July 4th | Most fireworks start around 9pm - but check each individual listing for day time events or possibly changes | Don’t miss out! No mater where you are in the city there is sure to be a place near you that has great fireworks for you to enjoy!

Dance

• Drop | July 4th and every first Friday of the month | 11:55pm | Cost $10 | Every month at a different loft - this month it’s located at 651 South Anderson St, Downtown LA (Map) | Looking to dance the 4th away? They’ll be spinning reggae, dancehall, mashups, and dubs all night long. E-mail dropafterhours@gmail.com to RSVP and get on the list for $5.

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Burlesque

• Midsummer Night’s Madness Burlesque | July 3rd | 8pm | Safari Sam’s - 5214 West Sunset Hollywood (Map) | Must be 18+ | Presale general access costs $20, VIP access costs $50 (free booze included) | Want to get a bit naughty with a bunch of pinup girls? Well here is your chance to enjoy music by Luis and the Wildfires, Lil’ Gizzelle, and Lil’ Mo and the Unholy 4, accompanied with performances by Violet Valentine, Masuimi Max, and Laura Byrnes. Then to top it of, a little fashion show with Pinup Couture and Dixiefred Clothing.

The Joy of Giving

• Soles for Souls Shoe Drive Opening Reception | July 3rd | 6pm-9pm | Located at Twenty Two Shoes Los Angeles -  8304 W 3rd Street Los Angeles (Map) | Give and you shall receive 50% off! Starting tonight if you bring in gently worn pair of shoes for donation you will get 50% off a new pair of your choice! The event starts tonight and runs through the entire month of July.

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Fireworks and Music

• July 4th Fireworks Spectacular: A Ball at the Bowl with the LA Dodgers | July 2nd | 7:30pm | Hollywood Bowl (Map) | Tickets range from $10-$114 - Buy here | Fireworks, Dodger super stars, and music by special guest Randy Newman. Need I say more? Pack some wine and come and enjoy!

Theater

• 1984 | July 2nd-6th | 8:30pm | The Redcat (Map) | Tickets $18-$36 | You can buy tickets online here or call 213-237-2800 | There’s never a bad time to be reminded of what a tool you are. Tim Robbins’ (who was recently interviewed on LA.CityZine) production of 1984 is more poignant than you could ever imagine. It’s a great show, only playing through this weekend that I think everyone should see.

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Happy Hour

• Poolside Happy Hour | Now until December 31st | 5pm | Located at Velvet Blue Restaurant - 750 Garland Ave (Map) | Want act like a super star without having to pay like one. Come just the Velvet Blue Restaurants happy hour Monday - Friday at 5pm and enjoy $5 drinks, dollar a minute massages, complimentary hor d’oeuvres prepared by Executive Chef Jonathan McDowell, and lie by the pool.

Comedy

• Comedy Death Ray | Tuesday, July 1st | 8:30pm | Tickets $5 | Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater (Map) | Tuesday’s suck. So grab a beer and enjoy some comedy. Tonight at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade, will be Andy Kindler, Greg Proops, Jen Kirkman, Morgan Murphy, Mike O’Connel, and Dr. Ken.

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Business

• Nerds, Rich People & Influencers Business Mixer | Wednesday, June 25th | 6pm- 9pm | Costs $20 - RSVP Here | Located at The Gaslamp Restaurant - 6251 E. Pacific Coast Hwy (Map) | Are you a nerd? Are you or do you want to be rich? Well come and join others just like you to network. Apparently, unlike other events like this the “network to help each other. By taking a proactive approach to exchanging resources, everyone benefits.” So Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, and Venture Capitalists, come pick one another’s brains and have a cocktail!

Music/Club

• Club Moscow presents Repeater | Wednesday, June 25th | 7pm- 2am | Cost: $10 cover if you’re 18-20 years old, and free if you’re 21+ (although that really depends on how much you drink!) | Located at Boardners - 1652 N Cherokee Ave Hollywood (Map) | If you haven’t been to Moscow, and you like to wear skinny jeans and cover at least one eye with your hair then this is the place for you. They’re got great depressing dance music, good drinks, and overall it’s a fun place to get wasted on a Wednesday and dance your troubles away.

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Dance

• Till Tuesday | Tuesday, June 23rd | 10pm until ? | Located at Sevilla Riverside - 3252 Mission Inn Riverside - Map | Free before 11pm and $5 after | Ready to party with the Inland! They’re doing it, well Inland style. There will be $3.00 drinks all night (which include beer and well drinks). Many awesome DJ’s and performers in attendance, not to mention give-a-ways from Active Clothing, Cardboard Robot, Super+Fucker, Obey & MORE!

Comedy

• Comedy Death Ray | Tuesday, May 27 | 8:30pm | Tickets $5 | Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater - Map | Tuesday’s suck. So grab a beer and enjoy some comedy. Tonight at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade, will be Thomas Lennon, Chris Hardwick, Graham Elwood, Jackie Clarke, Tom Papa and hosted by Josh Fadem.

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Dance

• Till Tuesday | Tuesday, June 23rd | 10pm until ? | Located at Sevilla Riverside - 3252 Mission Inn Riverside - Map | Free before 11pm and $5 after | Ready to party with the Inland! They’re doing it, well Inland style. There will be $3.00 drinks all night (which include beer and well drinks). Many awesome DJ’s and performers in attendance, not to mention give-a-ways from Active Clothing, Cardboard Robot, Super+Fucker, Obey & MORE!

Comedy

• Comedy Death Ray | Tuesday, May 27 | 8:30pm | Tickets $5 | Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater - Map | Tuesday’s suck. So grab a beer and enjoy some comedy. Tonight at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade, will be Thomas Lennon, Chris Hardwick, Graham Elwood, Jackie Clarke, Tom Papa and hosted by Josh Fadem.

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