June, 2009

The Art Theatre of Long Beach and Lil Devils Boutique are teaming up to host “Love Among The Stars: Prom 1976” on Saturday, June 27th starting at 9pm following the ‘Last Saturdays On 4th’ monthly soiree. “Love Among The Stars: Prom 1976” is 4th Street’s own version of a Seventies Prom to get you in the mood for the ultimate Prom nightmare as depicted in Stephen King’s classic movie, “Carrie”.

Start the night early at Lil Devils Boutique (2218 E. 4th; 562-439-0555) for drinks, prom photos & fun starting at 9pm! The party then continues over at the Art Theatre (2025 E 4th; (562-438-5435), at 11:00pm sharp for the movie. $2 off tickets if you show up in prom attire! We’ll crown Prom King & Queen before the movie, so break out those polyester outfits!

Plus, bring your event invitation/flyer to Lil Devils on Sunday for 10% off everything in store!

Join {open} as they welcome FOUND back to Long Beach for their fourth {open} show!

This year, the FOUND boys are bringing us their Denim & Diamonds Tour to celebrate the release of FOUND’s brand-new book, Requiem for a Paper Bag: Celebrities and Civilians Tell Stories of the Best Lost, Tossed, and Found Items from Around the World!

Davy Rothbart (FOUND’s plucky point guard) will share the latest magnificent and mesmerizing finds that’ve landed in the FOUND mailbox, plus hilarious found tales from contributors to the new book including Seth Rogen, Chuck D., Sarah Vowell, Devendra Banhart, and David Simon (creator of The Wire).

Meanwhile, Peter (FOUND’s international heartthrob) will dazzle with a glittering constellation of new breathtaking songs based on FOUND notes. In select cities, Davy and Peter will be joined by FOUND’s sword-swallowing phenom Brett Loudermilk, NYC’s legendary Story Pirates, L.A.’s angel-voiced Watson Twins.

$10 pre-sale! Buy your tickets at {open} or online via Paypal.

{open} hosts Between Ravens & Crows’ last show as part of its ‘3rdThurs’ monthly multimedia night. $3

Eon Burcham (jazz)

Steve Harris Trio joins Portfolio for a monthly residency and that happens for two reasons: we love us some jazz and SHT are really that good!

Sammy Morales (piano-driven pop)

St. Johns & the Revalations (folk rock)

All the way from “The Valley” Uncle Charlie Music brings a combo of alt country to blues and folk, more a merry band of troubadours than a band.

Jim Fisk Jazztet