The next time you hear some non-Angeleno say L.A. lacks any real culture, ask them if the KROQ Weenie Roast has ever come to wherever they're from or the last time The Weeknd played a show at sunset in a cemetery where famous people like Bugsy Siegel, two of the Ramones, Jayne Mansfield and George Harrison have been laid to rest. It may not feel like L.A.'s five-month-long shorts and sandals pool party season outside yet, but the summer of live music is already going strong with the aforementioned concerts and more, all of which we bring you in this handy guide to L.A.'s top shows to see this week. More»

We've been trying to tell you this for weeks, but the Summer Of Live Music isn't going to be stopping any time soon. Nope, with yet another week of unique shows from big names, old favorites and dynamic new groups, it looks like you're not getting any rest before Labor Day. But trust us, this is nothing to complain about, especially with only-in-L.A. gems like The Weeknd on the Hollywood Forever Cemetery lawn on the radar. So whatever else you might be up to this week, make sure you leave time to Go See A Show! More»

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• An uninvited Kanye West gets denied access when he shows up to Balmain, Alexander McQueen and Louis Vuitton runway shows at Paris Fashion Week [Post]

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• A new smoke-free outdoor dining law takes effect today in L.A., banning smoking on restaurant patios, food courts, and near food trucks [KABC]
• More strange weather visits L.A. with winds gusting up to 60 mph yesterday and warmer temps expected in the 70s and 80s this week [LATimes]
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