Check out the Restaurant/Bar Page for local Free music events. http://www.laartparty.com/index.php/restaurantsbars

One more chance to celebrate Kwanzaa with the Lula Washington Dance Theatre’s production of “Kwanzaa! 2011.” The performance starts at 7:00 pm at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center located at 4718 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90016.

Featuring Lula Washington’s Family Friendly Harambee Suite. There will also be guest artists including jazz sax Kamasi Washington, Marcus L. Miller with Freedom Jazz Movement and the Oprah Winfrey discovered vocalist Abraham McDonald. Call for tickets at 323.292.5852 or purchase online. $40 general, $25 children, students, seniors. http://www.lulawashington.org/products-page/tickets/

Tonight marks the first annual Jazz Legends Black & White Ball honoring Art Hillery and Red Holloway. This is part of the Winter Jazz & blues Festival which takes place at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center.

This event will feature the Frank Capp Juggernaut Big Band and Barbara Morrison starting at 7:30 pm. $50.00 admission.

The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center is located at 4305 Degnan Boulevard, Suite 101 Los Angeles, CA  90008. Call or check the website for more details. (323) 296-2272;  http://barbaramorrison.com/

The Conga Room presents KINKY! Live! As we approach the end of the year what better way than to end with a bang, gearing up for a Pre-New Years Eve celebration featuring Mexican Electro rockers KINKY tonight from 8:00 pm till 10:00 pm.

KINKY will deliver an intoxicating energy in a fun ride that the quintet infuses into every live show.

The Conga Room is located at 800 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90015. Be aware tix start at $35.00 and run up to around $65.00 for VIP, table service etc. Click here.