x games 16 Through Aug. 1. Professional BMX, motocross, rally-car racing and skateboarding competitions. Tickets via Ticketmaster (800.745.3000) or at Staples Center and Nokia Theatre box offices. Events at Staples Center (p. 84), Nokia Theatre L.A. Live (777 Chick Hearn Court, downtown, 213.763.6030) and Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum & Sports Arena (3939 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.747.7111) Maps I15 and K15
music in the zoo Aug. 6. Local indie bands play in the Los Angeles Zoo. 6–9 pm. $10.50–$16.50, under 6 free. Golden State (5) and Ventura (134) freeways, 5333 Zoo Drive, L.A., 323.644.4200 Map T23
sunset junction Aug. 21–22. Festival celebrates diversity with ethnic food, carnival rides, musical acts such as Bad Brains, Shiny Toy Guns. $15–$20, under 13 and over 64 free. Parking at Los Angeles City College, 835 N. Vermont Ave. Street fair, 3700–4300 Sunset Boulevard and 4000–4200 Santa Monica Boulevard, Silver Lake, 323.661.7771 Map southeast of W23
sunset strip music festival Aug. 26–28. The Smashing Pumpkins headline music festival held at venues on West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip: the Roxy, Whisky A Go Go, Viper Room, Key Club, Cat Club and House of Blues. Cat Club, 8911 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.657.0888. All other venues, see Nightlife listings (p. 92). $49.50–$65, VIP passes $100–$250. Sunset Boulevard between San Vicente Boulevard and Doheny Drive, West Hollywood, 310.659.7368 Map H12
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