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Patch Picks For This Weekend
Start St. Paddy's Day early, enjoy a gory musical or a night at the aquarium.
Every week Hollywood Patch offers up five interesting suggestions for readers to try out over the weekend. We want to hear your feedback, ideas and tips. Just use the comment box to have your say!
1. DeathRiders - Hosted by Metal Sanaz
Where/When: Whisky A Go-Go 8901 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, March 13, 7 p.m.
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Why go: DeathRiders is among the fast and furious California metallers featuring Neil Turbin, the first powerhouse vocalist of Thrash (Thrash Metal Big Four - Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer, Megadeth) original voice and lead singer of east coast thrash pioneers Anthrax (from September 1982 to August 1984). Vocalist Neil Turbin says it best, " I believe it is more Thrash to have a singer who can belt it out with the best of them and combine that with driving, intense powerful music. There is no rule that says Thrash vocals have to be one-dimensional. I for one have my own metal thrashing mad style!”
Price: $10- $15
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2. LA St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Where/When: Taglyan Cultural Center 1201 North Vine, March 12, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Why go: All you can eat and drink in four hours. Hundreds of beer choices with a full bar accompanied with a great assortment of food. Claddagh Dance has added a touch of authentic Irish Culture to the lives of Southern California communities since 1985. Irish dancers, bagpipes, drums, music and great entertainment. Check out the list of food and drink vendors here.
Price: $100 includes food and drinks all day long with entertainment.
Where/When: Steve Allen Theater 4773 Hollywood Boulevard. Friday, Saturday, Sunday through March 27, 8 p.m.
Why go: If you like "Little Shop of Horrors," you'll love this campy, gory musical that does get messy. According to the website the first row is considered a "splash zone." The story is based on the 1985 horror film. Herbert West, a brilliant young medical student who has created a glowing green serum that can bring the dead back to life. George Wendt, Norm from "Cheers" plays the Dean of the Medical School turned zombie. Music and lyrics by Mark Nutter.
Price: $25, Previews $20.
4. Cabaret Idol
Where/When: Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill, 6122 W. Sunset Blvd., March 13 at 7 p.m., through April 24.
Why go: Think "American Idol" geared for cabaret performers. Each week performers sing for a three judge panel and a live audience The audience gets to vote for their top three favorites and at the end of the night someone is home. For information call 323-363-6588.
Price: $12 at the door or email cabaretidol@yahoo.com for $10 advance tickets.
5. Night Dive at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Where/When: Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, March 11 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Why go: What could be cooler than being in an aquarium at night with music, food, art and drinks? The bands include: We Barbarians, Eugene & The 1914, The Commotions. There there are Guest DJs: JP, DJ Chronica, DJ Frankie the Face. The event is geared toward adults ages 18 and older, with lectures and hands-on projects that will be sure to engage, inspire, and enlighten.
Price: $12.95. Aquarium members get in free.
