Check It. The Beatles' first U.S. concert.

Simply said, there will never be another Beatles. There will never be another Beatlemania (don't be fooled by the Bieber Fever), there will never be another Lennon/McCartney. And so we must cherish that which it was.

The best way to do that? Celebrate the 47th (!) anniversary of the Beatles' arrival in America by checking out a screening of their first U.S. concert, something that hasn't been shown since it happened. The concert took place in Washington D.C. back in 1964, and was broadcast in movie theaters two days after the show. Now, thanks to the American Cinematheque, you'll get to see history being made, a musical revolution coming together, all in its glory. You'll even get to catch the openers -- just some little band called The Beach Boys (Lesley Gore was also an opener).

One screening's already sold out, so don't miss the other! Buy your tickets now.

The Beatles' First Complete American Concert is screening tonight at 11pm at the Egyptian Theatre, located at 6712 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood.

-- Chau Tu

Photo credit: American Cinematheque

Do It. Celebrate John Lennon's 70th birthday.

If John Lennon were still around, he'd be turning 70 years old this Saturday. What would he think of the world? Would he still be making music? Would he and Paul have ever made up, officially?

It'd be weird to imagine him in this world, but it'd be even harder to imagine this world without him, or his music and influence. And so to celebrate the unforgettable singer-songwriter are a few events going on around town. First up is the Grammy Museum's new exhibit called "John Lennon, Songwriter," and which just opened this week and features artifacts like handwritten lyrics, his infamous wire-rimmed round glasses, his uniform from the cover of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and rare film footage. There are also plans for a candlelight vigil for fans on Saturday at noon at Lennon's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Furthermore, this week marked the release of a slew of rare and previously unreleased Lennon recordings, including remastered versions of all his post-Beatles songs, a compilation of his greatest hits paired with a DVD of music videos, and remixed versions of his work with Yoko Ono. And beyond that, look forward to the new biopic, Nowhere Boy, being released later this month that'll follow the beginnings of Lennon's musical career.

Happy birthday, John!

**UPDATE: look at this super cool Google doodle of the day!

-- Chau Tu

Advance Notice. Paul McCartney at the Hollywood Bowl.

Seeing Paul McCartney perform in the beautiful, open air of Coachella last year was an unforgettable experience, to say in the least. Believe me, the sir can still rock it, and if you have any interest in Macca, the Beatles, or just simply music itself, seeing this man perform live is something that just needs to be done in a lifetime.

Don't miss your next chance when McCartney hits the Hollywood Bowl (a can't-miss experience in and of itself) on March 30th. The public onsale begins this Sunday at 10am, but Fan Club members and American Express users can get their tickets today at 10am. And try to control yourself.

-- Chau Tu

Photo credit: haha, thanks Ticketmaster