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This Weekend in Santa Monica!

Underwater Parks Day, Art Los Angeles Contemporary 2012 and lots of good music are on tap this weekend in Santa Monica.

  • BE ENTERTAINED


Where/When: , 1310 11th St.; Varies
Why go: Oscar winner Helen Hunt stars in this groundbreaking new version of Wilder’s iconic American play. Read a review .
Pricing: $40

  • GET GROOVIN'


Where/When: 1348 14th St.; 9 p.m. Sunday
Why go: The Music Dissection blog called Mirror Lady "simple lo-fi guitar pop at its very best." The band—T.J. Petracca, Taylor Pile, Sean Robinson—is unsigned and plays new wave lo-fi, bedroom pop.
Pricing: $5


Where/When: , 1220 2nd St.; 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Why go: Jacaranda, the Westside music series known for presenting rarely heard, modern and new classical music, will present a concert featuring music by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho, Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu, French composer Henri Dutilleux, and Cambodian-American composer Chinary Ung.
Pricing: $35

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VOCALIST ANGIE WELLS
Where/When: , 2460 Wilshire Blvd.; 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sunday
Why go: A 2011 Sweet and Hot Jazz Festival Winner, vocalist Angie Wells brings her showmanship and distinct style of swing out for one night in an intimate 1930’s juke-joint atmosphere. She'll be accompanied by Koolkats Dave Moscoe on piano, Tim Emmons on stand-up bass and Peter Buck on drums.
Pricing: No cover

  • LEARN SOMETHING


Where/When: , 1600 Ocean Front Walk; 12:30 p.m.
Why go: Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium will celebrate its fourth annual Underwater Parks Day, and the implementation of Marine Protected Areas (known as MPAs) in Southern California. The event will feature activities and presentations about the newly designated MPAs and give visitors the chance to meet many of the marine animals they safeguard.
Pricing: $5

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ART LOS ANGELES CONTEMPORARY 2012
Where/When: Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave.; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
Why go: Special talks, performances and presentations will take place at varying times all weekend at the Santa Monica Airport during the renowned Art Los Angeles Contemporary 2012. Check here for a list of the special events. 
Pricing: $18

LOS ANGELES: ICONS AND OTHER IMPRESSIONS
Where/When: Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Palisades Beach Rd.; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Why go: Organized in 2009, images explore the theme of Los Angeles’ diversity—its people, architecture, and natural and cultural environments.
Pricing: Free admission

SATURDAYS WITH LA OPERA SERIES
Where/When: Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd.; 3 p.m. Saturday
Why go: The series featuring multimedia talks allow guests to learn about the operas before attending them. The season continues with this multi-media talk about the opera Simon Boccanegra.
Pricing: Free


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