Catch the last lecture and concert in this year’s series: First Fridays at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles!
6:30 pm: Discussion with Dr. Luis Chiappe (lead curator of the Dinosaur Hall which opens July 16, is a longtime advocate of the dinosaur-bird link.)
In this lecture, he’ll examine the evidence in support of the idea that birds are the living descendants of meat eating dinosaurs, and therefore, that dinosaurs are not extinct.
8:00 – 10:00 pm: Live performances by Gayngs and Dirty Beaches
What started out as a collaboration between Ryan Olson and Solid Gold members Zack Coulter and Adam Hurlburt has spiraled into GAYNGS, a musical project of epic proportions, enlisting the talents of over 25 musicians from across the country. Incorporating the talents of members of Megafaun, Bon Iver, Rhymesayers and more, the group has perfected its refreshing, modern sound and haunting, airy vocals.
Dirty Beaches is Alex Zhang Hungtai, born in Taiwan and a Canadian immigrant. He blends ’50s rock and roll with a cinema-like soundscape inspired by movie directors such as David Lynch and Quentin Tarantino.
5:30 – 10:00 pm: Resident KCRW DJ’s Anthony Valadez and Dan Wilcox spinning live in the African Mammal Hall.
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