Free Today: Thursday July 9th 2009

Good Morning Freeloaders. To say that today is busy would be an understatement. Today is seriously off the hook. If you cant find something that interests you today, then wow.. dude..

Ok first off, The Hammer Museum is hosting its weekly free day starting at 11:00 today. Go check out thier new exhibition featuring Artist Larry Johnson's photography.

Secondly, Tonight the Hammer will also be hosting its second installment of its Series Also, I Like to Rock. This free concert will feature the musical sounds of Everest and Red Cortez.

The show is all ages and starts at 8:00. GET THERE EARLY! Last weeks show reached capacity and there were people waiting in line for people to leave. Go early and check out the exhibits. you'll enjoy it.

Speaking of shows, The Santa Monica Pier is also hosting a concert series entitled the 25th Annual Twilight Dance Series. Tonights show features a free concert from Joan Baez (go ask your parents). Opening for her will be Tift Merritt.If you're in a woodstock mood and want to get your folk on, head on down to the pier at 7:00 pm tonight.

Yet another show (possibly) happening tonight, features the band Tortoise. The Show is supposed to be happening at Amoeba Records, but its saying its a live stream from their website... I would call before I showed up... Something is strange here.. If you have more info, let me know.

Also tonight, the Museum of Contemporary Art is having their free night from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, so if you are in the area, have a look around.

Almost done!

For you economic minded folks, The Zocalo Public Square Lecture Series will host a lecture entitled What does Armageddon Look Like?. The lecture will focus on the local government's budget crisis... heavy stuff. The event will take place at:

The California Endowment
1000 N. Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012


And Finally... Its the second Thursday, so the Freeloader crew will be hanging out down at the Los Angeles Downtown Art Walk. This event is a great way to check out some of the new showings at some of the coolest galleries in the city. Go to their website for a map of participating galleries in the area. This one is going to be a blast.

Ok.. I think we're done now... whew. Have fun!

.kyle