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LOL Humorist Reads Book, Sex and Violence On Screen, Laser Tag and Jazz

These are the droids you were looking for: Stunning film, jazz history and modern humor top our weekend suggestions.

KJZZ disc jockey legend Bubba Williams shares his love and knowledge of America's greatest contribution to world music at UCLA, the Nuart showcases the stunning "Irreversible" and an author's reading at Diesel promises LOLs galore.

Where/When: , 308 Charles E Young Dr W;  2 p.m.  Sunday, May 1.

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Why Go: Discover the relationship and history between Europeans, black musicians and their  mutual love for jazz music with legendary DJ Williams.

Pricing: Free

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Where/When: Nuart Theatre, 11272 Santa Monica Blvd 11:59pm  Friday, April 29.

Why Go: Sex and violence compressed onscreen in a midnight showing.  This multiple-award-winning film is worth staying up past your bedtime.

Pricing: $8.00 - $10.50

Where/When: Fairmont Hotel in Santa Monica, 101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica;  Saturday,  April 29.

Why Go: Dance or participate at the auction to help Brentwood "Let the Music Play" in this fundraiser.

Pricing: Suggested donor levels starting from $100 - $10,000 but other levels are welcome.

Where/When: Diesel, A Bookstore in Brentwood, 225 26th St; 3:00pm  Sunday, May 1. 

Why Go: Nothing beats hearing humor from the humorist, especially when he signs your puchased copy afterwards. Sacks latest: Your Wildest Dreams, Within Reason.

Pricing: Free

Where/When:   Sunset Canyon Recreation Ctr., 405 Hilgard Ave; 12 p.m.–4 p.m.  Thursday, April 28.

Why Go: Shoot cancer away with laser guns. It will be fun and will raise funds.

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