Old men smile at each other's stories over games of dominoes played on card tables set up on the street corner. Ladies in their Sunday best daintily nibble cake at outdoor cafes, and children run laughing around the fountain in the park. People stop to chat as they meander along the boulevard. This is not a scene from another era; it's a typical Sunday afternoon in Leimert Park.......

Extreme Crew vs. Last for One J.U.I.C.E.’s 4th Annual Danger Room: Justice for All Elements is going down tomorrow, August 23, from 4pm to midnight at the First Unitarian Church (2936 W. 8th Street). The $7 charge is well worth the eight hours of Bonnie & Clyde style Bboy+Bgirl Battles, live graf battles, DJs Kenzo, Renato and Ultraman, and an emcee showcase featuring Rogue Venom, OYG of Keetokers, SP-83 of Customers Service and Project......

THURSDAY • Tonight at the Henry Fonda Theater, Sleater-Kinney will be performing with Mary Timony. Doors open at 8 PM; tickets are $18. • Ash and the Rolling Blackouts perform a late show tonight at 10 PM at the Knitting Factory. Tickets are $12. • The Side Hillman Quartet perform with Thee Missouri and The Good Listeners at Tangier. Doors open at 9 PM; tickets are $10. • Celebrate the Project Blowed 10th Anniversary......

Don't be like our fabled publisher and have sugar-induced vomiting into your Easter basket this weekend. Do get your dance on. Today and tomorrow at 3pm, Floor Wars is taking place at MacArthur Park brought to you by Project Blowed and BBoy.com. They've got breakdance challenges, three-on-three basketball and our favorite local underground hip hop icon, Madusa, is hosting. They suggest mapquest for directions but you know us, LAist likes Google Maps.......