December 16, 2012 - Cimorelli and The Trojan Men have a free outdoor concert at CityWalk tonight

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Pop/rock band Cimorelli and USC's only all-male a cappella group The Trojan Men hit the stage at Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans tonight!  The concert is taking place from 6-9 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.  In addition to being free, this concert is also outdoors, so dress warm.

***Update***  Print out this picture of Cimorelli and arrive at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue before 4:00 p.m. for a chance to attend the band's meet & greet!
   
Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending, please call Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule.

If it rains (there's a 20% chance), it's especially important to call or check CityWalk's Twitter account to confirm the concert is still taking place.  I won't be home to update this entry or tweet updates.

December 15, 2012 - Free concert tonight at CityWalk featuring Jamar Rogers, Stephen Petree, iHEARTStereo, Paige Bryan and BlairStone

Jamar Rogers, Stephen Petree, iHEARTStereo, Paige Bryan and BlairStone are all stopping by Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans tonight!  Lovely CBS and KCAL entertainment reporter Suzanne Marques will also be hosting the concert!  The concert is taking place from 7-10 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.  In addition to being free, this concert is also outdoors, so dress warm and bring an umbrella.

Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending, please call Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule.

December 15, 2012 - Bridgit Mendler, Andy Grammer, Owl City and Hot Chelle Rae are all performing at the free Rock the Red Kettle concert tonight at L.A. LIVE

Bridgit Mendler, Andy Grammer, Owl City and Hot Chelle Rae are all stopping by L.A. LIVE to perform at The Salvation Army's Rock the Red Kettle Concert for fans tonight!  The free concert is taking place from starts at 7:30 p.m. and fans will be let in at 6:30 p.m.  In addition to being free, this concert is outdoors, so dress warm and bring an umbrella, I'm sure it will be another cold night with possible rain.

L.A. LIVE is located at 800 West Olympic Boulevard and directions can be found here.

December 12, 2012 - The 4th Annual NOH8 Anniversary Celebration takes place tonight in Hollywood with free admission

The free 4th Annual NOH8 Anniversary Celebration takes place tonight at Avalon Hollywood!  Doors open at 8:00 p.m. so arrive early!  Lots of celebrities are scheduled to attend and perform tonight including:  LeAnn Rimes, Kerli, tyDi, Skylar Grey, Jamar Rogers, Gene Simmons, Shannon Tweed-Simmons, Nick Simmons, Sophie Simmons, Pauley Perrette, Dean McDermott, Blush, Lisa LoCicero, Drew Seeley, Laura Bell Bundy, Amber Smith, Jackie Christie and many others.  Celebrities will begin arriving and walking the red carpet at 9:00 p.m.

Avalon Hollywood is located at 1735 Vine Street (across from Capital Records) and directions can be found here.

December 11, 2012 - Free Gus Van Sant double feature tonight at the Egyptian Theatre

Tonight is a double feature of director Gus Van Sant directed movies with free admission at the Egyptian Theatre!  Good Will Hunting (1997) and To Die For (1995) will both screen starting at 7:30 p.m. tonight!  This is a free event, but admission is on a first come first served basis, so arrive early.

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712  Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.

December 8, 2012 - Radio Disney's N.B.T. has the Season 5 finale & concert at The Americana at Brand tonight

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Radio Disney's N.B.T. Season 5 has the huge finale and concert at The Americana at Brand tonight!  Finalists Elle Winter and Chloe & Halle will be on hand performing live on stage and you'll also find out who will be crowned the winner(s) this season!  Also, Bella Thorne, Ross Lynch and R5, Diamond White, Raini Rodriguez, Laura Marano, Alli Simpson, Olivia Holt, Coco Jones, Shealeigh, Becky G, Trevor Jackson, Calum Worthy, Katherine McNamara, McClain Sisters and others will be performing on stage and/or making appearances at the show!  This free event starts at 5:30 p.m.

The Americana at Brand is located 889 Americana Way in Glendale and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call The Americana at Brand at (818) 637-8982.

December 8, 2012 - Juliet Simms and Norman Kelsey have a free concert at CityWalk tonight

Rocker Juliet Simms and R&B/soul/pop artist Norman Kelsey are both stopping by Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans!  The concert is taking place from 7-10 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.  In addition to being free, this concert is outdoors, so dress warm, I'm sure it will be another cold night.

Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending, please call Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule.

December 6, 2012 - RSVP for a free Blake Shelton concert on December 8th at the Westfield Culver City

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RSPV and print out tickets to attend a free concert with country musician Blake Shelton at the Westfield Culver City on December 8th!  The Voice's RaeLynn will also be on hand to make the introduction.  This is a free event, but you have to RSVP and print out the tickets to attend.  Blake Shelton is scheduled to perform 6 songs acoustically from 1:00-1:30 p.m.

This event will be taking place at the JCPenney exterior east lot at the Westfield Culver City.  Fans will be let in starting at 10:00 a.m. on a first come, first served basis.

The Westfield Culver City is located at 6000 Sepulveda Boulevard, in Culver City and directions can be found here.  For any further information, please call the Westfield Culver City at (310) 390-5073.

December 2, 2012 - Cast Away screens free tonight at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica

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The movie Cast Away (starring Tom Hanks) that was released in 2000 has a free screening tonight!  This event is taking place at 10:30 p.m. at the Aero Theatre.  No tickets for this event, as it's first come, first served.  The theatre seats 435 people, so arrive early. 

The Aero Theatre is located at 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the Aero Theatre at (310) 260-1528.

December 2, 2012 - The Mariachi Divas are performing at CityWalk tonight

***Update***  Due to rain, the concert has been cancelled for tonight.

The Grammy Award winning Mariachi Divas are stopping by Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans!  The concert is taking place from 6-9 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.  In addition to being free, this concert is outdoors, so dress warm and bring an umbrella, I'm sure it will be another cold night with possible rain.

Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending, please call Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule.

December 1, 2012 - Ryan Beatty and Chelsea Williams have a free concert at CityWalk tonight

The 17-year-old pop/rock singing sensation Ryan Beatty and pop singer Chelsea Williams are both stopping by Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans!  The concert is taking place from 7-10 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.  In addition to being free, this concert is outdoors, so dress warm and bring an umbrella, I'm sure it will be another cold night with possible rain.

Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending, please call Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule.

December 1, 2012 - The Alameda Writers Group have a free seminar in Glendale for aspiring Hollywood writers today

The Alameda Writers Group has another excellent seminar from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Glendale!  This free event will feature producer/writer/actor Christopher Lockhart giving aspiring Hollywood writers invaluable advice and guidance.

This event is taking place at the Glendale Central Library in the Upstairs Auditorium.  The Glendale Central Library is located at 222 E. Harvard Street and directions can be found .  For any additional information, please call the Glendale Central Library at (818) 548-2030.

November 30, 2012 - An Officer and a Gentleman screens free at the Aero Theatre tonight

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The 1982 movie An Officer and a Gentleman (starring Richard Gere & Debra Winger) has a free screening tonight!  This event is taking place at 10:00 p.m. at the Aero Theatre.  No tickets for this event, as it's first come, first served.  The theatre seats 435 people, so arrive early. 

The Aero Theatre is located at 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the Aero Theatre at (310) 260-1528.

November 28, 2012 - L.A. LIVE lights their Christmas tree and rings in the holidays with a huge free concert

L.A. LIVE is kicking off the holidays with free concert, they'll also be lighting their 66' Christmas tree lighting tonight!  This huge concert starts at 7:00 p.m. and will be taking place at Nokia Plaza at L.A. LIVE.  The concert is outdoors, so dress warm and arrive early.  The list of performers include the following:

•  Pop/soft rock singing legend Barry Manilow.

•  Pop/R&B singer Cody Simpson.

• R&B singer Eric Benet.

• Pop/rock/folk singer Sarah Brightman.

• Latin rock/hip hop band Ozomatli (Wil-Dog Abers, Raúl Pacheco, Justin Porée, Asdrubal Sierra, Ulises Bella, Jiro Yamaguchi & Mario Calire).

•  R&B/jazz saxophonist Boney James.

• Operatic pop group The Canadian Tenors (Remigio Pereira, Victor Micallef, Fraser Walters & Clifton Murray).

• Rock/alternative rock singer Jessarae.

• Latin jazz trumpeter and pianist Arturo Sandoval.

• Jazz singer Monica Mancini.

If you can't make it down, you can also watch it live on NBC 4.

L.A. LIVE is located at 800 West Olympic Boulevard and directions can be found here.

November 27, 2012 - RSVP for a free screening of On the Road on December 2nd

Free screening of the new movie On the Road starring Kristen Stewart and Viggo Mortensen!  RSVP here.  This special event takes place on December 2nd, doors open at 9:00 p.m. and the screening starts at 9:30 p.m. at The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre.  The Silent Movie Theatre only seats 158 people and lots of fans are expected, so if you're planning on attending, get there extra early.

The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre is located at 611 North Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call The Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre at (323) 655-2510 or e-mail them at info@cinefamily.org.

November 25, 2012 - Phillip Phillips has a free concert today at The Americana at Brand

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American Idol Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips will be performing a free outdoor rock/folk concert today!  The concert starts at 2:00 p.m. and is taking place at The Americana at Brand.

The Americana at Brand is located 889 Americana Way in Glendale and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call The Americana at Brand at (818) 637-8982. 

November 25, 2012 - The Hollywood Christmas Parade is taking place tonight

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The 81st Hollywood Christmas Parade is taking place tonight with lots of celebrities, marching bands, local dignitaries and Santa Claus attending!   Joe Mantegna is the Grand Marshal, with Max Charles, Uggie (this is Uggie's first parade!), Kaitlyn Jenkins, Emma Dumont, Julia Goldani Telles, Bailey Buntain, Simon Templeman, Isabella Cramp and other celebrities attending.  Ashlee Keating, Cirque du Soleil and others will also be performing in front of the Dolby Theatre.

The parade starts at 5:30 p.m. at Hollywood Boulevard and Orange, heading east to Vine Street, making a right to Sunset Boulevard and then heading back west to Sunset and Orange Drive.  Here's a map of the parade route.

 The 81st Hollywood Christmas Parade will also be airing on the Hallmark Movie Channel on December 10th!

November 25, 2012 - Conor Maynard and Megan Nicole are having a free concert at CityWalk tonight

British pop singer Conor Maynard and pop/rock singer Megan Nicole are stopping by Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans!  The concert is taking place from 6-9 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.  In addition to being free, this concert is outdoors, so dress warm, I'm sure it will be another cold night.

Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending, please call Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule. 

November 24, 2012 - Two tickets to see The R. Kelly Trapped in the Closet Sing-Along on December 1st at the Chinese Theares

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The R. Kelly Trapped in the Closet Sing-Along will have an interactive screening at the Chinese 6 Theatres on Friday, November 30th and Saturday, December 1st!

Our friends at the Chinese 6 Theatres have also supplied us with 2 tickets to attend the December 1st screening at 8:00 p.m.  If you'd like to win the pair of tickets, post your Twitter handle below.  On Wednesday, I'll enter all the names at Random.org to determine the winner and post the results.

Chinese 6 Theatres is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 4 hours for $2.00 after validation.

Thanks and good luck!  ***Update***  Some have already had trouble posting their Twitter handles.  If you have any trouble, just tweet or direct message me that you'd like to be entered. 

***Update 2***  The contest is now over.   Congratulations greciax14!  Thanks to everyone who participated!  Hope there will be more of these in the future.  

Here are the results:

1. @Greciax14
2. @creamymamiii
3. @Lil_Lulu58
4. @Vazhkai
5. @JDAWG2011
6. @Jana2U
7. @hollyweirdo
8. @Arae_Murdoch
9. @AhhJocelyn
10. @anamariao_22
11. @sacajawea23
12. @_ALBERTV
13. @pearlc

November 24, 2012 to January 31, 2013 - It's Fire and Police Recognition Days at Knott's Berry Farm

Knott's Berry Farm is celebrating Fire and Police Recognition Days with free admission for all active fire and police department personnel!  From now till January 31, 2013, just show your valid police or fire department identification card and you and your guest get free admission to the park!

Knott's Berry Farm is located at 8039 Beach Boulevard in Buena Park and directions can be found here.  The park is open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.  For further information, call Knott's Berry Farm at (714) 220-5200.