WHO: Hotel San Jose + Jo’s Coffee

WHAT: Day-2 The Hotel San Jose is a SXSW favorite for celebrity lodging, but they also routinely cook up their own South By adventures. This year, they’re teaming up with Jo’s Coffee to present events for both the film and music portions of the festival.

Friday, March 18th, Band Lineup:
Uh Huh Her – 12-12:20 PM
Apex Manor – 1-1:45 PM
Bahamas – 2-2:45 PM
The Autumn Defense – 3-3:45 PM
Amy Cook – 4-4:45 PM
The Belle Brigade – 5-5:45 PM
North Mississippi Allstars – 6-7:30 PM
Alejandro Escovedo – 8 PM

WHEN: Day 2 – Friday, March 18th 2011 – 11:00am 10:00pm

WHERE: Jo’s Coffee at the San Jose, 1300 S. Congress Ave.

HOW: FREE EVENT MORE INFO HERE!

This Friday-PUMA and Spin presents a CMJ Showcase featuring the hottest talent: Massachusetts bad boys Dom, British blues rockers the Duke Spirit, and Oregonian future funk act Unknown Mortal Orchestra are among the acts set to perform live at PUMA’s Union Square store, kicking off Wednesday, October 19, and running daily through Friday, October 21. PUMA Social Sessions will be open to the public, and boast a bevy of exciting, up-and-coming bands rocking out in-store. CMJ badgeholders: Get 30% off at PUMA’s NYC stores during CMJ.

WHO: SPIN + PUMA

WHAT:PUMA Social Sessions CMJ Showcase featuring Massachusetts bad boys Dom, British blues rockers the Duke Spirit, and Oregonian future funk act Unknown Mortal Orchestra are among the acts set to perform live at PUMA’s Union Square store, kicking off Wednesday, October 19, and running daily through Friday, October 21. PUMA Social Sessions will be open to the public, and boast a bevy of exciting, up-and-coming bands rocking out in-store. CMJ badgeholders: Get 30% off at PUMA’s NYC stores during CMJ.

Friday, October 21
2:30 P.M.: Army Navy
3:30 P.M.: Special Guest
4:30 P.M.: Active Child
5:30 P.M.: Boy and Bear
WHEN: Friday, October 21st.  2:00pm-6pm

WHERE: PUMA-Union Square store 33 Union Square West, between 16th and 17th Streets.

HOW: FREE EVENT OPEN TO PUBLIC

This Friday Seattle’s KEXP and Toyota Free Yr Radio present a second year of live performances and radio broadcasts from the lobby of the Ace Hotel. This is a FREE ALL DAY EVENT on a first come first served basis.  The lobby will be the stage for free daylight sets by some of the best acts in independent music. At night, DJs from some of our favorite record labels.

There will also be a gallery show, “Thanks For the Memories”, with a retrospective of classic works by Art Chantry, whose poster art for Seattle area bands influenced a generation of graphic designers, will also be on display in The ACE Hotel gallery space.

WHO: KEXP Seattle  +  Toyota Free Yr Radio + Ace Hotel

WHAT: Seattle’s KEXP and Toyota Free Yr Radio present a second year of live performances and radio broadcasts from the lobby of the Ace Hotel. This is a FREE ALL DAY EVENT on a first come first served basis.

Friday 10/21
10:30am   WATERS
12:30pm   EMA
2:30pm   Cavemen
4:30pm   Atlas Sound
5:00pm -12am DJ Set   Group Tightener (Early) DJ Set   Domino (Late)

WHERE: Ace Hotel 20 West 29th Street New York, NY 10001

HOW: FREE EVENT/Show Up Early

Nathan Hamill and 3DRetro have announced that Nathan’s newest vinyl, Bellicose Bunny, will be released at a launch party at Toy Art Gallery’s new showroom on Melrose. The event will take place on Friday.

WHO: Toy Art Gallery + Nathan Hamill + 3DRetro + DJ Mike Turski

WHAT: Release party for Nathan Hamill’s newest vinyl, Bellicose Bunny at Toy Art Gallery’s new showroom on Melrose. The event will take place on Friday. DJ Mike Turski will be spinning a fine blend of space-themed garage, punk and psychobilly for your listening pleasure. And Bellicose prints and T-shirts will be for sale.

WHEN: Friday September 30th 2011  7:00PM – 11:00PM.

WHERE: Toy Art Gallery on Melrose 7571 Melrose Ave. Hollywood, CA

HOW: FREE EVENT

Come celebrate the opening of the BRAND-NEW retail showroom for TAG (Toy Art Gallery) in Hollywood.  The TAG Showroom kicks off with Emilio Garcia’s “Brain Evolution” Jumping Brain Custom Group Show.  “Brain Evolution” features exclusively produced 6” resin Jumping Brains customized by a huge selection of artists from around the world.

WHO: Toy Art Gallery + Emilio Garcia + Han Cholo

WHAT: Come celebrate the opening of the BRAND-NEW retail showroom for TAG (Toy Art Gallery) in Hollywood.  The TAG Showroom kicks off with Emilio Garcia’s “Brain Evolution” Jumping Brain Custom Group Show.  “Brain Evolution” features exclusively produced 6” resin Jumping Brains customized by a huge selection of artists from around the world.
As an extra added bonus, Han Cholo will be on hand with their Trunk Show for all of your pop culture-related jewelry and accessory needs! There will be a food truck and DJ on hand, as well as open bar complimentary drinks. “Brain Evolution” will run through Oct. 10th.

WHEN: Friday Sept. 16th 2011 7PM 11PM

WHERE: Toy Art Gallery – 7571 Melrose Ave. Hollywood, CA 90046

HOW: FREE EVENT

Come join the girls of FeedAModel.com, the guys of The High5Collective, surprise guest artists, and the many other trend setters, socialites, and art collectors for a night of Girls vs. Boys – Girls Rule Boys Drool.

There will be never-seen-before paintings gracing the walls, along with a projected video series, photography, a live painting battle for all in attendance, and a silent auction benefiting Operation Smile. This event will feature two “art cars” on display with the artwork on one being completed live at the show.

Girls vs. Boys. Girls Rule Boys Drool

WHO: Apple Price + Feed A Model + High5Collective

WHAT:Girls vs. Boys – Girls Rule Boys Drool. Never-seen-before paintings gracing the walls, along with a projected video series, photography, a live painting battle for all in attendance, and a silent auction benefiting Operation Smile. This event will feature two “art cars” on display with the artwork on one being completed live at the show.

WHEN: Friday, August 19, 2011 7:00pm 10:30 p.m.

WHERE: Portfolio 360 | 7665 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA

HOW: RSVP: events@feedamodel.com

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Come on out and Join MOPLA, Hi-Lite, and WSTRNCV Magazine for the opening reception party for A Place in the Sun: Picturing California. Curated by Audrey Landreth, the group exhibit showcases a selection of images by LA based photographers.  All images of California by artists who have chosen to live and work here.  Together, the images comprise an honest portrait, one interpretation, of California as a place of promise.  Promises fulfilled, promises deferred, and promises denied.
Music Provided by DJ Rare Matthew.

WHO: MOPLA + WSTRNCV Magazine + Hi-Lite Studio

WHAT: Artist Reception party for Place in the Sun: Picturing California photo art exhibit, Curated by Audrey Landreth. Mood Music Provided by DJ Rare Matthew.

WHEN: Friday April 22nd. 7:00pm-10:00pm

WHERE: Hi-Lite Studio and Project Space 533 South Los Angeles Street, 6th Floor, LA, CA 90013

HOW: FREE MORE INFO HERE!

Creme De La Creme hits San Diego again.  The latest 619 Creme De La Creme will feature funky fresh performance by  SF/LA based artist Alexander Spit. And of there will be head nodding  DJ sets by DJ Mark Marcello and Julz.

WHO: Creme De La Creme + Alexander Spit + DJ Mark Marcello + Julz + Delta Room/HOB

WHAT: Creme De La Creme San Diego edition  featuring a performance Alexander Spit and Dj sets by DJ Mark Marcello and Julz.

WHEN: Friday April 22nd. 900pm-2:00am

WHERE: Delta Room/House of Blues 1055 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101

HOW: FREE WITH RSVP HERE

You are invited out to the FourTwoFour on Fairfax Boutique for a celebration for JENESIS Magazines  4 Year Anniversary and Issue release featuring Dom Kennedy. The event will be hosted by Hosted by El Prez featuring an opening performances by Nick Pratt and a feature performance by Skeme. Music selection provided by DJ Drewbyrd. OPEN BAR & free giveaways through out the night. Powered in part by: Pistol Etiquette, A.T.H., Bloodbath Clothing, The 9Elements.

WHO: FourTwoFour on Fairfax + JENESIS Magazine + Nick Pratt + Skeme

WHAT: JENESIS Magazines 4 Year Anniversary and Issue release party hosted by Hosted by El Prez featuring performances by Nick Pratt and Skeme.

WHEN: Friday April 22nd. :700pm-10:00pm

WHERE: FourTwoFour Boutqui 424 N. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

HOW: FREE EVENT JUST SHOW AND ENJOY.

As Los Angeles recovers from the past weeks Coachella festival, and all the blazing 420 celebrations, Dub Frequency team hits us with a Creme de la Creme special performance by Blaqstarr. RSVP NOW! Blaqstarr brings LA that B-more club bounce and is sure to get the spot crackin. He has toured alongside Diplo, M.I.A., Rye Rye, and produced and recorded with Mos Def, Switch, and many more. Catch opening sets by Jack Davey, Heavy Accents, and Manboy.

WHO:Dub Frequency + Blaqstarr + Jack Davey + House Of Blues

WHAT: Creme de la Creme special performance by Blaqstarr. RSVP NOW! Blaqstarr brings LA that B-more club bounce and is sure to get the spot crackin.

WHEN: Friday April 22nd. 9:00pm-2:00am

WHERE: Foundation Room/HOB 8430 Sunset Boulevard. Los Angeles CA 90069

HOW: FREE WITH RSVP HERE!