Saturday's Scoop: Sunset Strip to Host Record Swap and Craft Beer Garden

Greetings, and welcome to today's City Scoop. Here's what's happening Saturday in West Hollywood:

Main Event:

The James Lot between the Hustler store and 9000 Sunset building will be transformed into a pop-up ColLAboration beer garden between noon and 9 p.m, featuring scores of hand-picked craft beers from 24 changing taps. There will be a $10 admission/membership fee, with pours ranging between $5-6.

Runner-Up: Sunset Strip Record Swap

Record Collector News, KLOS and The Sunset Strip Business Association are presenting a record swap from noon until 7 p.m. at the old Tower Records location (8801 Sunset Blvd). More than 40 collectors will showcase their stock of 100,000 records available for purchase. Tickets to the event are $15 for "early bird" admittance (12- 2 p.m.), or $10 with a canned food item to be donated.

Other Happenings:

• In his first solo exhibition in Los Angeles, graffiti artist COPE2 brings Authentic to the Maximillian Gallery at . The exhibition will continue through August 17 and is open 1-8 p.m. by appointment.
• The acclaimed Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles closes its 2010-11 season with , featuring Guest Conductor Andres Cladera. Saturday's show times are 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Avalon Hollywood. Tickets are $15 - $55.

The Forecast:

• The National Weather Service predicts a sunny forecast, with a high near 86, dropping to a low around 63. South wind will remain between 5 and 10 miles per hour. 
  

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