SAT | JULY 25
(BENEFIT)
DJ AM headlines this year’s Justice Ball, an evening of music, dancing, socializing and fun benefiting Bet Tzedek-The House of Justice, which provides free legal and social services primarily in the areas of housing, health care and employment for Los Angeles’ most vulnerable. The theme is “Justice in LaLa Land,” and the event will be hosted by KTLA’s Jessica Holmes at the newly renovated Hollywood Palladium. Sat. 9 p.m. $50 (general), $150 (VIP). Hollywood Palladium, 6215 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. ” title=”collagedancetheatre.org” target=”_blank”>collagedancetheatre.org.
SUN | JULY 26
(ART)
Israeli-born artist Tal Dvir was chosen as this year’s Alpert JCC Summer Artist for his soulful depictions of his homeland, Israel, and his current home, California. “From Israel to California” includes cityscapes and landscapes of both lands — colorful, painterly canvasses that reflect Dvir’s journey from one coast to another and his artistic style, contemporary realistic impressionism. Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Through Aug. 6. Free. Alpert Jewish Community Center, Pauline and Zena Gatov Gallery, 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach. (562) 426-7601, ext. 1067. ” border = 0 vspace = ‘8’ hspace = ‘8’ align = ‘left’>(FUNDRAISER)
The Ash Grove Summer Intra-National Event will raise funds for the Ash Grove Foundation, supporting its series of free community events promoting music, advocacy and social action, including a free large-scale music festival scheduled for August. Performances at this fundraiser will include blues guitarist Bernie Pearl — the brother of Ash Grove founder El Pearl, musical humorist Roy Zimmerman, S.H.I.N.E. Mawusi Women’s Drum Alliance, Richard Montoya of Culture Clash and others. Sun. 1:30-5:30 p.m. $40. Private residence, 939 San Vicente Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 391-5794. ” title=”yuvalronmusic.com” target=”_blank”>yuvalronmusic.com.
MON | JULY 27
(DANCING)
Learn the basics of Israeli folk dancing — the Yemenite step, the debka, the hora — with a six-week beginners class taught by veteran dance teacher David B. Katz. Mon. 7-7:45 p.m. $6 (per class). Beth Shir Sholom, 1827 California Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 453-3361. {encode=”david.katz@bethshirsholom.org” title=”david.katz@bethshirsholom.org”}. ” title=”hollywoodbowl.com” target=”_blank”>hollywoodbowl.com.
THU | JULY 30
(MUSIC)
The Skirball’s free Sunset Concert Series celebrating international sounds continues with Gadji-Gadjo, a Quebec-based ensemble that blends Eastern European klezmer traditions with diverse world influences. The band, led by accordionist Melanie Bergeron, also includes violin, mandolin, clarinet, guitar, double bass and percussion players, and puts on a lively, partially improvised show. Co-presented by Yiddishkayt Los Angeles. Thu. 8 p.m. Free. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4500. ” title=”documentary.org/docuweeks09″ target=”_blank”>documentary.org/docuweeks09.
