· The exquisite Cat Power takes the stage at the Avalon. Will it be one of those mental breakdown quickies? Or a 3 1/2 hour set that exhausts her repertoire? Either way, go.

· The Mael brothers—i.e. eccentric experimental pop duo Sparks—performs both Exotic Creatures of the Deep and Kimono My House in their entirety at Royce Hall.
· "What Happens When California's Cash Runs Out?" An excellent question, explored at this Zocalo Public Square at the LA Central Library.