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Or check out our top 10 things to do this week in LA with Frederick Mintchell's 10Spot:
THURSDAY NOV. 5
Home Depot Mystery Card GiveawayStaples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., Downtown
The first 5,000 fans get a Home Depot Mystery Card when the Kings host Pittsburgh. 7:30 p.m.
Tix start at $37.
FRIDAY NOV. 6
Billion Dollar Babes Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
The world’s premier designer sale returns to Los Angeles. Shop over 40 fashion and beauty brands with savings of up to 85 percent – as well as cocktails, DJs and a beauty bar with complimentary treatments. Also Saturday.
FRIDAY NOV. 6
James Bond: Behind the Scenes with the World’s Favorite Secret AgentNorris Cinema Theatre, 900 W. 34th St., USC
This three-day festival will feature screenings, discussions and an exhibit examining the impact of the Bond series and the producer who brought it to the big screen. Runs through Sunday.
Free, but RSVPs required.
FRIDAY NOV. 6
2009 Breeders’ Cup Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia
One of the biggest events in horse racing will feature prominent horsemen from around the world bringing their top horses to compete in the year-end world championship. Also Saturday.
SATURDAY NOV. 7
AniMazing Spotlight: Weekend of Animated Shorts Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd.,
Hollywood
Are you an aspiring animator or just like animation in general? This is your chance to see 44 animated shorts and attend seven seminars with some of the best animators in the biz. Also Sunday.
SATURDAY NOV. 7
4NOLA Benefit Concert Viper Room, 8852 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood
Adam’s Attic, Purple Melon, Thomas’ Apartment, Jenni Alpert, John Clinebell, John Zay, Craig Zund and Willem & Dakota will perform to raise money for 4NOLA to continue the rebuilding efforts in New Orleans. 7 p.m.
$12 adv., $15 door.
SUNDAY NOV. 8
It’s Magic! Kodak Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
Neil Patrick Harris will guest host an amazing lineup that includes masters of illusion such as Lance Burton, Joseph Gabriel, Rudy Coby & Co., Jorge Blass, Shimada, Mac King and Kevin James. 7 p.m. Tix start at $25.
MONDAY NOV. 9
So You Think You Can Dance Tour Nokia Theatre, 777 Chick Hearn Ct., Downtown
The show will feature the season’s most popular routines as well as original pieces created specifically or the nationwide tour. Finalists participating include your Season 5 Top 10 dancers Ade, Brandon, Evan, Janette, Jason, Jeanine, Kayla, Kupono, Melissa and
Randi. 7:30 p.m.
Tix start at $38.50.
TUESDAY NOV. 10
UCLA vs. Humboldt State Pauley Pavilion, 555 Westwood Plaza, UCLA
After missing the Final Four last year for the first time in four years, the Bruins are looking to get back on track this year in their last pre-season game. 7:30 p.m.
Tix start at $25.