the BEAT of the week: The Jubilee.

I can't even believe it's already Memorial Day weekend. If it snuck up on you too, you still have a chance of making the most of it with tickets to this weekend's Jubilee -- formerly known as the Silver Lake Jubilee. Probably looking to expand beyond being a simple neighborhood fest, the event this year continues to boast a musical lineup of both big and local names (Aloe Blacc, Kinky, The Soft Pack, Autolux, Abe Vigoda, and so on) plus the usual L.A. fanfare of food trucks and an all-out block party. A two-day pass ($35) gets you a free tote bag or T-shirt (until supplies last, of course), and a one-day pass is only $20!

Time to kick off the summer.

The Jubilee is taking place this Saturday and Sunday at the Sunset Junction, located at 4000 Santa Monica Blvd. in Silver Lake. Get more info on the event here.

-- Chau Tu

Etc. Happy Memorial Day.

Happy Memorial Day, readers!

Enjoy the day off, and remember all the men and women whose bravery has kept us safe and free.

A very American way to celebrate: a burger, a summer brew, and some Old-Fashioned Mixed-Apple Pie (can't go wrong with baked goods by Dorie Greenspan).

-- the BEAT

Photo credit: usmemorialday.org

Advance Notice. Flight of the Conchords at the Hollywood Bowl.

It was quite the bummer hearing the news last year that Flight of the Conchords had ended its illustrious run, but it seems our favorite Kiwis aren't leaving us Southern Californians completely in the dust.

Indeed, they'll be heading back to us Sunday, May 30th (perfect for the Memorial Day weekend!), playing a show at the awesome Hollywood Bowl nonetheless. A little wining and dining under the stars with Bret and Jemaine? You can't pass up this hot date.

Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10am.

-- Chau Tu

Photo credit: Flight of the Conchords