By Michelle V. Gonzales Daily Bruin Contributor A free concert in Hawthorne with no riots? Last Saturday newcomers Hoobastank, the rock band from Calabasas, and long-time punkers Unwritten Law rocked the local KROQ (106.7 FM) crowd with a free concert under the overcast sky at the Best Buy parking lot in Hawthorne. Read more...

  Pasadena Playhouse "Forever Plaid ““ a Special Holiday Edition," is playing at the Pasadena Playhouse. By Mary Williams Daily Bruin Senior Staff The Plaids have been watching over the planet for the past 10 years, and now they’re coming back. Read more...

By Antero Garcia Daily Bruin Senior Staff Screw KCRW for getting such awesome bands on the same bill. The Friday evening concert was held at the Wiltern Theatre, and was dedicated to raising money for the popular publicly-sponsored radio station KCRW. Read more...

  KELSEY RETTING Bryan Kienlen of The Bouncing Souls plays to the crowd at The Glass House in Pomona Saturday night. By Michelle V. Gonzales Daily Bruin Contributor True believers of the West Coast met their East Coast punk rock inspiration The Bouncing Souls at Pomona’s Glass House Saturday night. Read more...

“Instant Gratification” Gagosian Gallery Through Dec. 22 The difficulty of analyzing Pop Art lies in the nearly impossible task of separating the ridiculous from the sublime. Read more...

  JULIA PARK "A Lie of the Mind," starring eight UCLA student actors, depicts the impact of dysfunctional families on children’s future relationships. By Kate Bristow Daily Bruin Contributor The enigmatic writing of American playwright Sam Shepard presented a challenge to Theater C572 students this quarter. Read more...

Twentieth Century Fox Rosemary (Gwyneth Paltrow) prepares for a romantic date. “Shallow Hal” Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black Directed by Bobby and Peter Farrelly Comedies are always the hardest to review. Read more...