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Swingin’ in L.A.

If interested in showing off some newly discovered swing moves, there are a number of places in Hollywood one can go no matter what one’s age is.

These include:

  • The Derby

Red & the Red Hots keep the floors dancing and swinging with swing music reminiscent of the 1940s. Must be at least 21 years of age. Cover charge is $7. Located at 4500 Los Feliz Blvd., Hollywood. For more information call (323) 663-8979.

  • Cats Corner at the Hollywood Dance Center

This non-drinking swing club features free dance lessons at 8 p.m., followed by modern swing music, and is open to all ages, with a $7 cover charge. It is located at 817 North Highland Ave., Hollywood. For more information call (323) 461-5730.

Movie Releases

Movies opening today at local theaters:

  • Antz — New York’s Central Park features a jungle of computer animated insects. Rated PG.
  • Dee Snider’s Strangeland — Twister meets cyberspace. Rated R.

Intercultural World Series

Angela Davis lectures on “Justice and Equality in the 21st Century” in Occidental College’s Thorne Hall, 1600 Campus Road, Los Angeles. Davis will speak Thursday, Oct. 8, at 11:30 a.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (323) 259-2537.

–Ryan Allen

Ryan Allen, Arts Editor
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