Gary Numan- I Die You Die
First released as a single in 1980, it was later put on overseas versions of Numan’s album of the same year, Telekon, but was not on its original release. I Die You Die was also covered by Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields in 1997.
Gary Numan will be performing Telekon in its entirety at the Teregram Ballroom tonight (10/1/15).
J. Cole- She Knows ft. Amber Coffman, Cults
Things to do in Los Angeles this weekend (12/4-12/7/14)-
Thursday
MOCA Grand Ave is screening Alternate Endings, new short videos by Rhys Ernst, Glen Fogel, Lyle Ashton Harris, Derek Jackson, Tom Kalin, My Barbarian, and Julie Tolentino, commissioned by Visual AIDS to honor the 25th anniversary of Day With(out) Art (free with RSVP)
M.Ward ( the him of She & Him) is playing at Amoeba Records (free)
Angel Olsen is at the El Rey with Kevin Morby
Thursday- Sunday
Dance, visual art and the music of Stephin Merritt combine for Performance at the Redcat Theater
Friday
J.Cole and T.I. headline Power 106’s Cali Christmas along with several other performers at the Forum
Celebrate Repeal Day (the end of Prohibition) by getting sauced on cheap booze! Los Angeles Magazine put together a great list of bars with drink specials and parties
John Waters gets into the holiday spirit and performing his one man show- A John Waters Christmas for one night at the Comedy Store
Saturday
Photo critic Philip Gefter will discuss the work of Larry Sultan at LACMA (free)
Chrissie Hynde is at the Pantages singing songs from her new album Stockholm as well as songs from the Pretenders era
Venice Christmas Boat Parade could get you in a festive mood
Silverlake Flea Market is in the Micheltorena school playground free and free parking
Artisanal LA is having a holiday market in Old Pasadena
Saturday and Sunday
Unique LA is having their holiday market at the California Market center- $10 (for entrance on both days) includes snacks, drinks and “DIY craft projects”
Sunday
MOCA Grand Ave is screening Andy Warhol’s 8 hour film Empire which is footage of the Empire State Building. RSVP for the reception to follow at 7:30. Mention Empire at the box office to receive complimentary admission
The Ace Hotel Theatre is hosting one of Cinefamily’s fundraising events Truth & Soul, Inc: Day Three Downey: Clown Prince of the Underground (hosted by Louis CK, feat. Robert Downey Sr.’s Putney Swope)
LA Conservancy is showing Home Alone in the afternoon at the Orpheum Theatre with holiday music beforehand-
The Rock ‘N’ Roll Flea Market has vintage clothing as well as music related items
Love it or hate it CicLAvia is back- this time through South LA