 | STATION TO STATION: BECK, DAN DEACON & NO AGE WHAT: Forget the traveling circus shows of your youth, artist Doug Aitken has conceived a different kind of traveling show, taking place right on the freight train itself - one that combines leading figures and creators in music, art, food, literature and film for a nine-city tour. The second to last stop is at our very own Union Station, with Beck, Dan Deacon, and No Age performing. WHEN: Thursday, September 26, 6:30pm-11pm WHERE: Union Station, Los Angeles, CA 90021 | | |  Agonize over one less thing as you organize your fall closet: get 15% off your first purchase at Koshka, one of our favorite online boutiques.
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 | UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA AT TROUBADOUR WHAT: Back in 2010, bloggers were puzzled over the successful release of a BandCamp track, "Ffunny Ffriends," because there was no attribution to it - the creator was, well, unknown. Thankfully, the group's three-in-one singer, songwriter, and guitarist Ruban Nielson came out from under his rock and claimed the song for Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and they haven't looked back at anonymity since. WHEN: Friday, September 27, 8:00pm WHERE: 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 | | |
 | TIM BISKUP "CHARGE" OPENING
WHAT: Artist Tim Biskup dips his brush into the whimsical and psychedelic with his show Charge opening this Saturday at the Martha Otero Gallery. His background in animation, illustration, and graphic design peeks through the cartoonish and abstract characters which busy about in his work. Filled with pattern and movement, his works are intriguing nods to pop culture and modernism. WHEN: Saturday, September 28th, 6-9pm WHERE: 820 N. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 | | |
 | AMERICAN APPAREL FACTORY STORE SALE
WHAT: Is there anyone in this city who hasn't been distracted by the scantily clad ladies of the American Apparel's infamous ads? Stop by American Apparel's Factory Store Sale this Saturday to get 20 percent off $50, and you too can pose suggestively in nothing but knee-highs. We promise we won't judge. WHEN: Saturday, September 28th, 8pm-11pm WHERE: 747 Warehouse St., Los Angeles, CA 90021 | | | |
 | 25TH ANNUAL ABBOT KINNEY FESTIVAL WHAT: Mingle with the eco-conscious and music-savvy at this year's Abbot Kinney Fest. This annual festival attracts over 150,000 patrons to indulge in quality music acts, local artisan craft booths and of course, food and beer. With acts like AM & Shawn Lee, Chain Gang of 1974, Cosmic Kids and many more, you won't be sorry. WHEN: Sunday, September 29th, 10am-6pm WHERE: Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 | | | |
 | 1ST ANNUAL THAI FOOD FESTIVAL WHAT: If your only exposure to Thai food is Pad Thai and Thai Tea, head to Paramount Studios for LA's first ever Thai Food festival. Known for its abundance of flavor and spice, Thai cuisine focuses on balancing sour, sweet, salty and bitter. Tread the adventurous side of the cuisine this Sunday by sampling dishes from each of the four regions of Thailand alongside arts and entertainment. WHEN: Sunday, September 29th, 3:30pm-6pm WHERE: 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 | | | |
 | LOW END THEORY PRESENTS: LAPALUX & GUESTS WHAT: Brainfeeder-signed Lapalux makes lush glitchy beats that are intimate and dense in emotion. Embarking on his first US tour, his LA date at the beat scene's hub is sure to be a magical performance for the UK-based soundsmith. WHEN: Wednesday, October 2, 9:30pm WHERE: 2419 N Broadway, Los Angeles, 90031
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