COMPILED BY KAREN YOUNG
Tonight (Friday)—Lingerie Basketball: Montclair Prep in Van Nuys may be shutting down their middle school, axing financial aid and dropping their well-known athletic program, but tonight their hardwood basketball court is going to be in use for the inaugural season of Lingerie Basketball with an official tip off doubleheader starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. 18 and older only. Single tickets are available for $20 for each game of the doubleheader, or buy a 2-game ticket and save $10. For those who want to get up close and personal, a limited number of floor seat, 2-game tickets are available for $40. Autographs will be signed after the game. Competing teams are the L.A. Beauties, L.A. Glam, L.A. Divas and L.A. Starlets. For tickets and info, click here.
National Cheesecake Day: The Cheesecake Factory is celebrating this Saturday, July 30 with half price any slice of cheesecake. Making it’s debut on this occasion is the Hershey’s Chocolate Bar Cheesecake.
Movies on the Green at Warner Center: Have a picnic and watch “How to Train Your Dragon” under the stars this Saturday at 7 p.m. Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills.
“Plugged-In” Free Summer Concert Series: Check out Universal CityWalk’s “Plugged In” Summer Concert Series at their brand new “5 Towers” stage. Enjoy free music courtesy of current and uprising musicians.
Summer Beach Bus from the West Valley: Catch it Monday to Saturday through September 5. Picks up at Owensmouth Ave. and Oxnard St., and at Ventura Blvd. and Topanga Cyn. One-way tickets are only .50! The bus drops off at Topanga Beach, Will Rogers State Beach and Santa Monica State Beach. Sponsored by the LADWP.
Summer Beach Bus from Agoura Hills to Zuma Beach: This bus runs through August 19 and picks up in various locations in Agoura only. Bring a photo ID (Driver’s License or School ID.) Exact change of $2 each way.
Concerts on the Green: It’s Matt Ryan and the American Dream aka Bruce in the USA. They’re the ultimate Springsteen tribute cover band. Sunday, 6 p.m. Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills. Bring a picnic, chairs and a blanket.
Bicycle Rentals at Lake Balboa: Choose from a variety of cycles, including Surreys, Choppers, Quad Sports, Deuce Coupes, Tandems and Cruisers. Circle around the lake to Wheel Fun Rentals. Daily through the summer, Lake Balboa. 6300 Balboa Blvd., Van Nuys. Pricing varies according to cycle. Check out prices here.
Mind-Boggling Fun and Magic at Flappers: The hilarious Raul Fernandez returns with Jessie Altamirano, Les Cooper, Rhoel Garcia and David Martinez for an evening magic show in Flappers Main Room. These magicians are members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Society of American Magicians, the Academy of Magical Arts aka Magic Castle. Sunday, 9 p.m., Flappers Comedy Club, 102 Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Flapperscomedy.com.
OVER THE HILL AND WORTH THE DRIVE: It’s a Block Party on the Paramount backlot this Saturday. Listen to bands, sample unlimited 4 ounce pours and eat from food trucks (extra). Sponsored by Drink Eat Play. Admission is $40 for a three-hour session (4-7 p.m.) and $50 for a four-hour VIP session (3-7 p.m.). Designated drivers, aka those not imbibing, will be admitted at the door for $15. Parking is free. Click here for tickets and information.
UPCOMING NEXT WEEK: The “28th Annual National Night Out” (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), is happening this Tuesday, August 2, at parks throughout the 818 (and the nation).Last year, over 37 million people participated in National Night Out 2010. NNO is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. To find out where an event will be near you, go to: www.nationalnightout.org/nno/about.html
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