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September 19, 2008

With glass pipes billowing pot smoke as they're passed around, and a room full of rowdy anxious stoners, and weed-comedy-lovers, Cheech and Chong delivered the goods at the Roxy in West Hollywood last Wednesday with a MySpace Secret Stand Up show. But they are also on tour. They started with the bit now made famous as the first scene in their film Up in Smoke, and then proceeded to unravel two hours of all their......

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May 4, 2008

Comedy-rich LA has a lot to choose from. Here are some highlights for the month of May: [While I'd like to tell you what's happening at the Laugh Factory, I can't since the calendar part of their website hasn't been working for at least a week.] May 4th (TONIGHT) @ 7:30pm - Janeane Garofolo @ the Hollywood Improv May 4th (TONIGHT) - Tommy Chong & Shelby @ the Brea Improv - Do you think there......

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September 16, 2006

At LAist, we believe in literacy and we believe in the power of the printed word. And, we love books. If you feel the same way and want to meet others who share your feelings, head on over to the West Hollywood Book Fair tomorrow. From the official site: Join more than 300 authors, 100 exhibitors, and 25,000 guests at the 5th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair. This year’s Book Fair will include an......

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August 23, 2006

USA vs Italy - 7pm (ESPN2) Red Sox at Angels - 7pm (FSN) Dodgers at Padres - 7pm (FSPT) Rock Star: Supernova - 8pm (CBS) Prison Break - 9pm (FOX) Inked - 9pm (A&E) 30 Days - 10pm (FX) Laguna Beach - 10pm (MTV) Project Runway - 10pm (Bravo) Joan & Melissa: Celebrating 1000 Interviews - 10pm (TVGC) John McEnroe, Artie Lang, Busta Rhymes - Late Show, 11:30p (CBS) Tommy Chong - Jimmy Kimmel,......

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February 28, 2006

Pritzker Prizewinner Frank Gehry is LA's most famous architect; Disney Hall is his most famous hometown work. It could be argued that its architectural significance has helped revitalize downtown. We know, he overworks and underpays his staff. But we can't help it; we still like his buildings. Happy 77th birthday, Frank Gehry. Tony Award-winning actor Robert Sean Leonard, who's now working in Hollywood as a regular cast member of House, turns 37. So does......

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