· Freelance local kamikaze journalist Mark Ebner will read at the kick-off of the now-weekly Writers Garage events at Dipiazzas Lava Lounge in Long Beach. Tonight will also feature Mike Martt (formerly of Thelonious Monster) and bands The Things and Nothing Lost playing along.
· If you're a self-described "big fat banana slut for karaoke" like LAist blogger Jana Pants, you will probably achieve spontaneous orgasm at El Cid's live band karaoke night.
· Music round-up: The Rev. Al Green at the Hollywood Bowl; Hot Chip at the Troubadour; Panic! At the Disco at the Wiltern.

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