Sept. 1 What: Kottonmouth Kings in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $20. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Sept. 2 What: Barry Weisenberg Comedy Class Graduation Show. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $14. Go to www.improv.com or call (323) 651-2583.
Sept. 2 What: Hollywood Underground. When/Where: 7:30pm at The Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $14. Go to www.improv.com or call (323) 651-2583.
Sept. 2 What: Comedy Cravings Presents. When/Where: 9pm at The Improv, 71 Fortune Dr., Irvine. Info: With Chris Porter and Iliza Shlesinger. Tickets $22. Go to www.improv.com or call (949) 854-5455.
Thru Sept. 2 What: “The Getty Research Institute: Recent Print Acquisitions.” When/Where: Various times at The Getty, 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles. Info: Free. Go to www.getty.edu or call (310) 440-7300.
Sept. 4 What: Gotye with Chairlift and Jonti in concert. When/Where: 7pm at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $35-$59.50. Go to www.greektheatrela.com or call (800) 745-3000.
Sept. 4 What: Eyehategod in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $20. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Sept. 4 What: Full Throttle Comedy. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $14. Go to www.improv.com or call (323) 651-2583.
Sept. 5 What: Riverside/Western Inland Empire MAPP (Marijuana Anti-Prohibition Project) Meeting. When/Where: 7:30pm at THCF Medical Clinic, 647 N. Main St., Riverside. Info: Riverside/Western Inland Empire MAPP meets every first Wednesday of the month. Call (760) 799-2055.
Sept. 5 What: The Fresh & Onlys in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, Constellation Room, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $10. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Sept. 5 What: Gays R Us. When/Where: 8pm at The Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $14. Go to www.improv.com or call (323) 651-2583.
Sept. 5 What: Tallest Man on Earth in concert. When/Where: 8pm at The Glass House, 200 W. 2nd St., Pomona. Info: Tickets $20. Go to www.theglasshouse.us or call (909) 865-3802.
Sept. 5 What: Riverside/Western Inland Empire MAPP (Marijuana Anti-Prohibition Project) Meeting. When/Where: 7:30pm at THCF Medical Clinic, 647 N. Main St., Riverside. Info: Riverside/Western Inland Empire MAPP meets every first Wednesday of the month. Call (760) 799-2055.
Sept. 5-Nov. 25 What: The Book of Mormon. When/Where: Various times at the Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $30-$175. Go to www.broadwayla.org or call (323) 468-1770 for more info.
Sept. 6 What: Negativland in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $12-$15. Go to www.attheecho.com or call (213) 413-8200.
Sept. 6 What: Benise in concert. When/Where: 7:30pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: Classic rock songs from Led Zeppelin, Queen, Bach and more are combined with Spanish guitar. Tickets $32-$98. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Sept. 6 What: Adam Carolla Live Podcast. When/Where: 8pm at The Improv, 4555 Mills Cir., Ontario. Info: Tickets $25. Go to www.improv.com or call (909) 484-5411.
Sept. 6-9 What: John Henson. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 71 Fortune Dr., Irvine. Info: Tickets $20. Go to www.improv.com or call (949) 854-5455.
Sept. 7 What: Seminar on health and medical benefits of cannabis. When/Where: 8pm-9:30pm at the THCF Medical Clinic, 647 N. Main St., Riverside. Info: Free. Lanny Swerdlow, medical director of the THCF Medical Clinic and founder of the Marijuana Anti-Prohibition Project, educates us every Friday night on the beneficent qualities of marijuana. Call (951) 782-9898.
Sept. 7 What: Air Supply in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: Tickets $35.50-$55.50. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Sept. 7 What: The Shape of Earth in concert. When/Where: 7pm at The Glass House, 200 W. 2nd St., Pomona. Info: Tygers of Wrath, Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk are also performing. Tickets $10-$12. Go to www.theglasshouse.us or call (909) 865-3802 for more info.
Sept. 7 What: DISPATCH in concert. When/Where: 7pm at Hollywood Palladium, 6215 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $46-$60. Go to www.hollywoodpalladium.org or call (323) 962-7600.
Sept. 7 What: The Fresh and Onlys in concert. When/Where: 8:30pm at the Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $10-$12. Go to www.attheecho.com or call (213) 413-8200.
Sept. 7 What: Crosby, Stills and Nash in concert. When/Where: 7:30pm at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $39.50-$91. Go to www.greektheatrela.com or call (800) 745-3000.
Sept. 7-8 What: X in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $25. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Sept. 7-8 What: Cedric the Entertainer. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 4555 Mills Cir., Ontario. Info: Tickets $45. Go to www.improv.com or call (909) 484-5411.
Sept. 8 What: Palm Springs/Coachella Valley MAPP (Marijuana Anti-Prohibition Project) Meeting. When/Where: 11:30am at Crystal Fantasy, N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs. Info: Palm Springs/Coachella Valley MAPP meets every first Saturday of the month. Call (760) 799-2055.
Sept. 8 What: The Police Experience in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: Lez Zeppelin and Hollywood U2 are also performing. Tickets $20. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Sept. 8 What: Sebastian Maniscalco. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $20. Go to www.improv.com or call (323) 651-2583.
Sept. 8 What: Devin Townsend Project and Katatonia with Paradise Lost and Stolen Babies in concert. When/Where: 6pm at the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Go to visit www.theelrey.com.
Sept. 8 What: D.I.Y. Music and Fashion Fest. When/Where: 7pm at The Glass House, 200 W. 2nd St., Pomona. Info: Stevie Crooks, Curtiss King, Casino Gang, and many more are also performing. Tickets $10-$15. Go to www.theglasshouse.us or call (909) 865-3802 for more info.
Sept. 9 What: Pink Martini with China Forbes in concert. When/Where: 7:30pm at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $35-$115. Go to www.greektheatrela.com or call (800) 745-3000.
Sept. 9 What: 2012 Kellogg’s Tour of Olympic Champions. When/Where: 6pm at Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 E. Ontario Center Pkwy., Ontario. Info: Tickets TBA. Go to wwwcbbankarena.com or call (800) 745-3000.
Sept. 9 What: Thee Oh Sees in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $17. Go to visit www.theelrey.com.
Thru Sept. 9 What: “Michael Heizer: Actual Size.” When/Where: Various times at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Go to www.lacma.org or call (323) 857-6000.
Thru Sept. 9 What: “. . . Is James Bond.” When/Where: Various times at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Go to www.lacma.org or call (323) 857-6000.
Thru Sept. 9 What: “Sharon Lockhart—Noa Eshkol.” When/Where: Various times at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Go to www.lacma.org or call (323) 857-6000.
Sept. 11 What: San Diego Americans for Safe Access meeting. When/Where: 7pm at 6070 Mt. Alifan, Suite 202, San Diego. Info: The San Diego County chapter of ASA, a member-based community seeking to create safe and legal access to cannabis, meets the second Tuesday of every month. For more information, go to www.safeaccesssd.org or call (619) 446-9786.
Sept. 11 What: The Hives in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $27.50. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Sept. 11 What: TRUST in concert. When/Where: 8:30pm at the Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $10-$12. Go to www.attheecho.com or call (213) 413-8200.
Sept. 11-13 What: My Morning Jacket in concert. When/Where: 7pm at The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $46. Three day ticket $99. Go to www.livenation.com/The-Wiltern-tickets-Los-Angeles/venue/73790 or call (323) 769-4368.
Sept. 12 What: Blondie and Devo in concert. When/Where: 7:30pm at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $29.50-$75. Go to www.greektheatrela.com or call (800) 745-3000.
Sept. 12-Jan. 7 What: “The Last Days of Pompeii: Decadence, Apocalypse, Resurrection.” When/Where: Various times at The Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. Info: Free. Go to www.getty.edu or call (310) 440-7300.
Sept. 13 What: Korpiklaani in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $20. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Sept. 13 What: Pokey Lafarge and the South City Threes in concert. When/Where: 8:30pm at the Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $8-$10. Go to www.attheecho.com or call (213) 413-8200.
Sept. 13 What: Carlos Loma When/Where: 8pm at The Improv, 4555 Mills Cir., Ontario. Info: Tickets $12. Go to www.improv.com or call (909) 484-5411.
Sept. 13 What: Comedy & Cocktails. When/Where: 8pm at The Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $14. Go to www.improv.com or call (323) 651-2583.
Sept. 13 What: Brother Ali in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $15. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Sept. 13 What: Hunx and his Punx in concert. When/Where: 7pm at The Glass House, 200 W. 2nd St., Pomona. Info: Shannon also performing. Tickets $10-$12. Go to www.theglasshouse.us or call (909) 865-3802 for more info.
Sept. 13-15 What: Jim Norton. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 71 Fortune Dr., Irvine. Info: Tickets $22. Go to www.improv.com or call (949) 854-5455.
Sept. 14 What: San Diego North County Americans for Safe Access meeting. When/Where: 7pm at Academy of World Martial Arts, 1050 S. Santa Fe Ave., Vista. Info: The North County chapter of ASA, a member-based community seeking to create safe and legal access to cannabis, meets the second Friday of every month. Go to www.safeaccesssd.org, or call (619) 303-1918.
Sept. 14 What: Fiona Apple in concert. When/Where: 7:30pm at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $35-$69.50. Go to www.greektheatrela.com or call (800) 745-3000.
Sept. 14 What: She Wants Revenge in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $20. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Sept. 14-15 What: Sheryl Underwood. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 4555 Mills Cir., Ontario. Info: Tickets $25. Go to www.improv.com or call (909) 484-5411.
Sept. 15 What: L.A. Americans for Safe Access Meeting. When/Where: 1pm at 7100 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles (first floor of West Hollywood Gateway Mall). Info: L.A.’s chapter of Americans for Safe Access, the largest medical-marijuana advocacy group in the country, meets every third Saturday of the month. Email Don@SafeAccessNow.org.
Sept. 15 What: Bert Kreischer. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $18. Go to www.improv.com or call (323) 651-2583.
Sept. 15 What: Fan Halen in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: Aeromyth and Bonfire are also performing. Tickets $20. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Sept. 15 What: Austra with Nightmare Fortress, Vice Device and Origami Voice DJs in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $19. Go to visit www.theelrey.com.
Sept. 15 What: The Walkmen in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $20. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Sept. 16 What: Little Feat with The Villains in concert. When/Where: 7pm at the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $30. Go to visit www.theelrey.com.
Sept. 16 What: The Hillarium. When/Where: 9:30pm at The Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $14. Go to www.improv.com or call (323) 651-2583.
Sept. 16-Jan. 6 What: “Ken Price Sculpture: A Retrospective.” When/Where: Various times at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Go to www.lacma.org or call (323) 857-6000.
Sept. 17 What: El Centro/Imperial County MAPP (Marijuana Anti-Prohibition Project) Meeting. When/Where: 7:30pm at Imperial Valley Collective, 119 S. 5th St., El Centro. Info: El Centro/Imperial County MAPP meets every third Tuesday of the month. Call (760) 799-2055.
Sept. 19 What: Landers/Yucca Valley MAPP (Marijuana Anti-Prohibition Project) Meeting. When/Where: 6:30pm at Castle Inn, 1388 N. Golden Slipper Lane, Landers. Info: Landers/Yucca Valley MAPP meets every third Wednesday of the month. Call (760) 799-2055.
Sept. 19 What: Collective Showcase. When/Where: 8pm at The Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $14. Go to www.improv.com or call (323) 651-2583.
Sept. 20 What: Victorville/Phelan/Antelope Valley MAPP (Marijuana Anti-Prohibition Project) Meeting. When/Where: 7:30pm at Building E at 9608 I Ave., Hesperia. Info: Victorville/Phelan/Antelope Valley MAPP meets every third Thursday of the month. Call (760) 799-2055.
Sept. 20 What: Bakersfield NORML monthly meeting. When/Where: 6:30 pm at Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 4001 California Ave., Bakersfield. Info: Bakersfield NORML meets every third Thursday of the month. Call (661) 369-3117.
Sept. 20 What: Matisyahu in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: The Dirty Heads and Pacific Dub are also performing. Tickets $49.50. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Sept. 20 What: Easy Star All-Stars with Passafire in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $20. Go to visit www.theelrey.com.
Sept. 20 What: Broncho in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, Constellation Room, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $10. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Sept. 20-23 What: “The Love Master” Craig Shoemaker. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 71 Fortune Dr., Irvine. Info: Tickets $22. Go to www.improv.com or call (949) 854-5455.
Sept. 21 What: Orange County Americans for Safe Access meeting. When/Where: 7pm at Giovanni’s Pizza, 922 W. Williamson Ave., Fullerton. Info: The Orange County chapter of ASA meets on the third Friday of every month. The public is invited to join to discuss current events, talk about local progress, plan future activities and enjoy free.
Sept. 21 What: Lila Downs in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: Las Cafeteras also performing. Tickets $27.50-$49.50. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Sept. 21 What: Sondre Lerche in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, Constellation Room, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $15. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Sept. 21 What: Dead Kennedys in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $25. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Sept. 21-23 What: Paul Rodriguez. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 4555 Mills Cir., Ontario. Info: Tickets $25. Go to www.improv.com or call (909) 484-5411.
Sept. 22 What: Reptar and Rubblebucket in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, Constellation Room, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $13. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Sept. 22 What: Marilyn McCoo in concert. When/Where: 8:30pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: Billy Davis Jr. also performing. Tickets $39.50-$49.50. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Sept. 22 What: Bonnie Raitt with Mavis Staples in concert. When/Where: 7:30pm at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $35.50-$75.50. Go to www.greektheatrela.com or call (800) 745-3000.
Sept. 22 What: YG in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $20. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Sept. 23 What: Reptar and the Rubblebucket in concert. When/Where: 8:30pm at Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $14-$16. Go to www.attheecho.com or call (213) 413-8200.
Sept. 23 What: Zee Avi in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, Constellation Room, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $27.50. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Thru Sept. 23 What: “Common Places: Printing, Embroidery and the Art of Global Mapping.” When/Where: Various times at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Go to www.lacma.org or call (323) 857-6000.
Thru Sept. 23 What: “Gustav Klimt: The Magic of Line.” When/Where: Various times at The Getty, 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles. Info: Free. Go to www.getty.edu or call (310) 440-7300.
Sept. 25 What: Dragonette with The Knocks in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $20. Go to visit www.theelrey.com.
Sept. 25 What: Rockie Fresh in concert. When/Where: 7pm at The Glass House, 200 W. 2nd St., Pomona. Info: Tickets $15-$25. Go to www.theglasshouse.us or call (909) 865-3802 for more info.
Sept. 25-26 What: Beach House in concert. When/Where: 7:30pm at The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $25. Go to www.livenation.com/The-Wiltern-tickets-Los-Angeles/venue/73790 or call (323) 769-4368.
Sept. 25-Feb. 24 What: “The Photographs of Ray K. Metzker and the Institute of Design.” When/Where: Various times at The Getty, 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles. Info: Free. Go to www.getty.edu or call (310) 440-7300.
Sept. 26 What: DISPATCH in concert. When/Where: 7pm at Hollywood Palladium, 6215 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $60. Go to www.hollywoodpalladium.org or call (323) 962-7600.
Sept. 26 What: Rick Martinez. When/Where: 8pm at The Improv, 4555 Mills Cir., Ontario. Info: Tickets $17. Go to www.improv.com or call (909) 484-5411.
Sept. 27 What: Menomena in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $20. Go to visit www.theelrey.com.
Sept. 27 What: Kreator in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: Accept and Swallow the Sun are also performing. Tickets $22.50. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Sept. 27-30 What: Tony Rock. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 4555 Mills Cir., Ontario. Info: Tickets $18. Go to www.improv.com or call (909) 484-5411.
Sept. 27-30 What: Shawn and Marlon Wayans. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 71 Fortune Dr., Irvine. Info: Tickets $35-45. Go to www.improv.com or call (949) 854-5455.
Sept. 28 What: Citizen Cope in concert. When/Where: 8pm at The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $25-35. Go to www.citizencope.com or call (323) 769-4368.
Sept. 28 What: Rodriguez in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $25.50. Go to visit www.theelrey.com.
Sept. 28 What: T. Mills in concert. When/Where: 8pm at The Glass House, 200 W. 2nd St., Pomona. Info: Tickets $20. Go to www.theglasshouse.us or call (909) 865-3802 for more info.
Sept. 29 What: Hatebreed in concert. When/Where: 7:30pm at Fox Theater Pomona, 301 S. Garey Ave., Pomona. Info: Tickets $20 advance, $23 at the door Go to www.foxpomona.com or call (877) 283-6976.
Sept. 29 What: Justin Tranz. When/Where: 11pm at The Improv, 71 Fortune Dr., Irvine. Info: Tickets $18. Go to www.improv.com or call (949) 854-5455.
Sept. 30 What: Blood Red Shoes in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, Constellation Room, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $12. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Sept. 30-Oct. 1 What: Maz Jobrani. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $25. Go to www.improv.com or call (323) 651-2583.
Sept. 31 What: Maximo Park in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $20. Go to visit www.theelrey.com.
Oct. 2 What: The Wombats in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, Constellation Room, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $15. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Oct. 2-Feb. 17 What: “Farewell to Surrealism: The Dyn Circle in Mexico.” When/Where: Various times at The Getty, 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles. Info: Free. Go to www.getty.edu or call (310) 440-7300.
Oct. 3 What: Last Call Comedy with Jonny Loquasto. When/Where: 8pm at The Improv, 71 Fortune Dr., Irvine. Info: Tickets $15. Go to www.improv.com or call (949) 854-5455.
Oct. 3-7 What: NORML Conference 2012. When/Where: Various times at the Omni Los Angeles, 251 S. Olive St., Los Angeles. Info: The largest marijuana law reform organization is holding a convention to advocate for medical marijuana rights. Go to www.norml.org.
Oct. 4 What: Dr. Dog in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $22.50. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Oct. 4 What: My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $20. Go to visit www.theelrey.com.
Oct. 5 What: The Maccabees in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $20. Go to visit www.theelrey.com.
Oct. 5 What: Nightwish in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: Kamelot also performing. Tickets $60. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Oct. 6 What: Dark Star Orchestra in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $30. Go to visit www.theelrey.com.
Oct. 6-March 31 What: “Daily Pleasures: French Ceramics from the MaryLou Boone Collection.” When/Where: Various times at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Go to www.lacma.org or call (323) 857-6000.
Oct. 7 What: The Lumineers in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $15. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Oct. 7 What: My Life with The Thrill Kill Kult in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, Constellation Room, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $20. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Thru Oct. 7 What: “In Focus: Picturing Landscape.” When/Where: Various times at The Getty, 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles. Info: Free. Go to www.getty.edu or call (310) 440-7300.
Oct. 10 What: AWOLNATION in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $20. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Oct. 11 What: Girl Talk in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $30. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Oct. 11 What: Steve Vai in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: Beverly McClellan also performing. Tickets $32.50-$45. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Oct. 11-13 What: Maz Jobrani. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 71 Fortune Dr., Irvine. Info: Tickets $30. Go to www.improv.comor call (949) 854-5455.
Oct. 11-14 What: Earthquake. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 4555 Mills Cir., Ontario. Info: Tickets $25. Go to www.improv.com or call (909) 484-5411.
Oct. 12 What: Pennywise in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $20. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Oct. 12 What: Pierce the Veil in concert. When/Where: 6:30pm at The Glass House, 200 W. 2nd St., Pomona. Info: Sleeping with Sirens, Tonight Alive, and Hands Like Horses are also performing. Tickets $18-$22. Go to www.theglasshouse.us or call (909) 865-3802 for more info.
Oct. 13 What: The Stars of Beatlemania in concert. When/Where: 7:30pm at the Fox Theatre, 2001 H St., Bakersfield. Info: Tickets $34.50-$74.50. Go to www.foxtheateronline.com or call (661) 324-1369 for more info.
Oct. 13 What: Bellydance Supestars Present The Magic of the Dance. When/Where: 8pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: Tickets $19.50-$45. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Oct. 14 What: Morbid Angel in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: Dark Funeral and Grave are also performing. Tickets $20. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Thru Oct. 14 What: “The Sun and Other Stars: Katy Grannan and Charlie White.” When/Where: Various times at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Go to www.lacma.org or call (323) 857-6000.
Oct. 16 What: Emilie Autumn in concert. When/Where: 8pm at The Glass House, 200 W. 2nd St., Pomona. Info: Tickets $17-$20. Go to www.theglasshouse.us or call (909) 865-3802 for more info.
Oct. 18-21 What: Steve-O. When/Where: 8pm at The Improv, 4555 Mills Cir., Ontario. Info: Tickets $25. Go to www.improv.com or call (909) 484-5411.
Oct. 19 What: Crocodiles in concert. When/Where: 7pm at The Glass House, 200 W. 2nd St., Pomona. Info: The Soft Pack also performing. Tickets $12-$14. Go to www.theglasshouse.us or call (909) 865-3802 for more info.
Oct. 20 What: Adam Ant in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: Brothers of Brazil also performing. Tickets $35. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Oct. 21 What: Josh Turner in concert. When/Where: 7:30pm at The Fox Theater, 2001 H St., Bakersfield. Info: Go to www.foxtheateronline.com or call (661) 324-1369.
Oct. 21 What: Frightened Rabbit in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $20. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Oct. 21 What: Josh Turner in concert. When/Where: 7:30pm at the Fox Theatre, 2001 H St., Bakersfield. Info: Tickets $44.50-$65.50. Go to www.foxtheateronline.com or call (661) 324-1369 for more info.
Oct. 21-Jan. 6 What: “Drawing Surrealism.” When/Where: Various times at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Go to www.lacma.org or call (323) 857-6000.
Oct. 21-Feb. 3 What: “Robert Mapplethorpe: XYZ.” When/Where: Various times at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Go to www.lacma.org or call (323) 857-6000.
Oct. 23 What: Jane’s Addiction in concert. When/Where: 8:30pm at the Fox Theatre, 2001 H St., Bakersfield. Info: Tickets $42.50-$62.50. Go to www.foxtheateronline.com or call (661) 324-1369 for more info.
Oct. 24 What: Vince Royale. When/Where: 8pm at The Improv, 71 Fortune Dr., Irvine. Info: Tickets $15. Go to www.improv.com or call (949) 854-5455.
Oct. 25 What: Colin Kane. When/Where: 8pm at The Improv, 71 Fortune Dr., Irvine. Info: Tickets $17. Go to www.improv.com or call (949) 854-5455.
Oct. 25-28 What: John Witherspoon. When/Where: 8pm at The Improv, 4555 Mills Cir., Ontario. Info: Tickets $22. Go to www.improv.com or call (909) 484-5411.
Oct. 26 What: Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, Constellation Room, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $15. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Oct. 26 What: Motion City Soundtrack in concert. When/Where: 7pm at The Glass House, 200 W. 2nd St., Pomona. Info: Jukebox the Ghost and Now Now are also performing. Tickets $20. Go to www.theglasshouse.us or call (909) 865-3802 for more info.
Oct. 26 What: Mackelmore & Ryan Lewis in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $20. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Oct. 26-28 What: Kevin Nealon. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 71 Fortune Dr., Irvine. Info: Tickets $25. Go to www.improv.com or call (949) 854-5455.
Oct. 27 What: Musiq Soulchild in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: Brothers of Brazil also performing. Tickets TBA. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Oct. 28 What: Two Door Cinema Club in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $29.50. Go to www.observatoryoc.com or call (714) 957-0600.
Oct. 28 What: Switchfoot in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: Paper Route also performing. Tickets $23.50. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Nov. 1-June 30 What: “Stanley Kubrick.” When/Where: Various times at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Go to www.lacma.org or call (323) 857-6000.
Nov. 1-Feb. 10 What: “Bodies and Shadows: Caravaggio and His Legacy.” When/Where: Various times at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Go to www.lacma.org or call (323) 857-6000.
Nov. 4 What: Chef Roberts Irvine Live! comedy. When/Where: 7:30pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: Tickets $80-$150. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Nov. 9-11 What: Rob Schneider. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 71 Fortune Dr., Irvine. Info: Tickets $30. Go to www.improv.com or call (949) 854-5455.
Nov. 10 What: Which One’s Pink in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: Tickets TBA. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Nov. 10 What: Minus The Bear in concert. When/Where: 7pm at The Glass House, 200 W. 2nd St., Pomona. Info: Cursive and Girl in a Coma are also performing. Tickets $25. Go to www.theglasshouse.us or call (909) 865-3802 for more info.
Nov. 14 What: Groundation with Trevor Hall in concert. When/Where: 8pm at The Yost Theater, 307 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana. Info: Tickets $22. Go to www.yosttheater.com or call (888) 8862-9573.
Nov. 16 What: Ballet Folklorico de Mexico in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the Fox Theatre, 2001 H St., Bakersfield. Info: Tickets TBA. Go to www.foxtheateronline.com or call (661) 324-1369 for more info.
Nov. 16 What: The Birthday Massacre in concert. When/Where: 7pm at The Glass House, 200 W. 2nd St., Pomona. Info: William Control and Aesthetic Perfection are also performing. Tickets $15. Go to www.theglasshouse.us or call (909) 865-3802 for more info.
Nov. 16 What: Dennis Miller & Adam Carolla comedy. When/Where: 8pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: Tickets $59.50-$79.50. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Nov. 16-18 What: Bobby Lee. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 71 Fortune Dr., Irvine. Info: Tickets $22. Go to www.improv.com or call (949) 854-5455.
Nov. 21-25 What: Jo Koy. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 71 Fortune Dr., Irvine. Info: Tickets $35-$60. Go to www.improv.com or call (949) 854-5455.
Nov. 23 What: The Fab Four in concert. When/Where: 8pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: Tickets TBA. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Thru Nov. 29 What: Greg Behrendt. When/Where: Various times at The Improv, 71 Fortune Dr., Irvine. Info: Tickets $20. Go to www.improv.com or call (949) 854-5455.
Nov. 30 What: Straight No Chaser. When/Where: 8pm at the Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. Info: Tickets $39.50-$59.50. Go to www.broadwayla.org or call (323) 468-1770 for more info.
Nov. 30 What: Howie Mandel comedy. When/Where: 8pm at the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E, Katella Ave., Anaheim. Info: John Mendoza also performing. Tickets $29.50-$55. Go to www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com or call (714) 712-2700 for more info.
Thru Feb. 3 What: “The Art of Devotion in the Middle Ages.” When/Where: Various times at The Getty, 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles. Info: Free. Go to www.getty.edu or call (310) 440-7300.
