Losanjealous Benevolent Society Events: March 9 – 15

The Losanjealous Benevolent Society gathers a weekly list of strange happenings and fun events in LA–the more ridiculous, the better. Visit our events calendar for the full list. And if you’re organizing or know of an event you think belongs on the list, send us info at tips@losanjealous.com.

FRIDAY

Behind Bedroom Doors @ thinkspace
“Behind Bedroom Doors” brings together the alluringly beautiful works of Sylvia Ji and Joshua Petker. Many of the Gods Girls models will be on hand opening night, helping to give the impression that the paintings themselves are coming to life. Through Fri 4/6.

Death to False Vinyl
Featuring Frank Kozik and his take on the Ningyo Project: gosho doll NECROMORTH THE CHRISTRAPER.

One Ring Celebration
Journey with us as The Lord of the Rings One Ring Celebration moves to a new location in 2007: the gorgeous Burbank Airport Hilton. Through Sun 3/11.

SATURDAY

Beer Pong Tournament
This is for competitive beer pong/beirut players in southern california. The tournament is Saturday March 10 at Bad Dog Ale House in El Segundo. First place will receive $500 cash.

Dorkbot in 3D @ Machine Project
This event will be on the theme of 3D imaging technologies and systems and will have presentations by two respected pioneers in 3D/stereo imaging technologies: Ray Zone and John A. Rupkalvis.

Joseph Szabo: Teenage @ M+B Gallery
First solo exhibition of work by renowned photographer Joseph Szabo in Los Angeles. As a high school teacher on Long Island, New York for more than two decades, Szabo used his rare gift for capturing the spirit of his students at Malverne High School perched precariously between puberty and adulthood. Through Sat 4/14.

Music for the Tenth of March @ Machine Project
A congenial evening of music and laughter. Tehn parses and rephrases adventurous bits. Daedelus constructs melodies for lost toys. they both employ high order magic objects. We’d be delighted to see you.

project: Another Fine Mess
project: presents Another Fine Mess, a solo exhibition from David Flores at project: Gallery LA. Opening Reception March 10th, 7-11pm.

Represent, Represent
Benefit show to raise funds for Tony ’Tempt’ Quan. Approximately 100 fellow graffiti artists and contemporary legends are uniting for this event in sole support of Tempt. Legendary urban artists such as Barry McGee, Haze, Mr. Cartoon, and Shepard Fairey will be creating original artwork for this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition. Join many of the artists in person.

Santa Monica Airport Art Walk
Artists and arts organizations based at the Santa Monica Airport will open their studios for a special Open House as Hamp Simmons watches approvingly from his cloud with a window in heaven.

Where is LA?
Presentation of works that comment on the cultural diversity and the reality of life in Los Angeles. Artists present what LA means to them through their chosen medium. Through Thu 4/5.

SUNDAY

Freakshow Deluxe
Polynesian flavored Sideshow Supper club extravaganza. There’s LIVE music! PRETTY girls! DANGEROUS sideshow stunts! You don’t want to miss it!

SFVISBF Soapbox Racing
The San Fernando Valley Illegal Soap Box Federation races on March 11th at 7:00 AM at the very south end of Reseda Blvd. Build a car and race or stand on the sidelines and cheer.

MONDAY

Patton, Doug and Brian’s Sports Movie Nerd-o-rama @ UCB Theatre
Comedians and movie nerds Patton Oswalt, Doug Benson and Brian Posehn present a collection of their favorite obscure and just plain whacked-out sports movie clips.

WEDNESDAY

The Joey Ho Show
Join Joey Ho, Cathy Colada, and his eccentric Entourage at the “Tiki Lounge in the Ramada Inn in beautiful Hawaiian Gardens, CA.” Poi, Puka, Waikiki Steve, Missy Anita and even the Polynesian Pineapple Princess Poo-poo-ly are there to make your visit a memorable one!

THURSDAY

West L.A. Skeptics March Meetup
Come to the first meeting of the West L.A. Skeptics meetup group! This will be an interesting experiment to gauge how many people are interested in joining the group, and how far they’re willing to drive through L.A. rush hour traffic to get there.