For UCLA students who expect college to rock their socks off, they’ve come to the right place. UCLA’s Campus Events commission has a whole year of free on-campus concerts lined up to perform on every corner of campus. Read more...

THEATER&ARTS: “Coming of Age in Ancient Greece: Images of Childhood from the Classical Past” Until Dec. 5, Getty Museum The Getty’s newest exhibit tackles the puzzling question of how children lived in ancient Greece, revolving around themes of games, school, family, ceremony and myth. Read more...

As students begin a new school year, one of the most followed and discussed issues in the weeks to come will undoubtedly be the upcoming presidential election. Read more...

MUSIC: Scissor Sisters Avalon Hollywood Sept. 29, 8 p.m. While mixing genres is becoming a music trend, these New Yorkers take it a step further by blurring genders. Read more...

In one of the epic moments in “Spider-Man 2,” Doctor Octopus reaches skyward and proclaims, “The power of the sun… in the palm of my hand!” The Apple iPod may not be able to create a self-sustaining fusion reaction, but it is equally miraculous nonetheless. Read more...

Mission to Mars From the ramshackle, Replacements-like synergy of “Violet, Hello” and the chunky, chugging riffs on “Don Drysdale,” there’s no doubting that the ancient spirits of ’90s college rock are alive and well in Mission to Mars, the Portland-based band helmed by UCLA alumnus Philip Golden. Read more...

FILM & TV: COMIC STORE OPENING Why is the opening of a comic book store the Film featured event of the week? Because it’s Kevin Smith’s new store, Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash, and to celebrate the opening Smith himself will be present, along with Jason Mewes and possibly other as-yet-undisclosed celebs, to sign copies of the recently released “Clerks X” and “Jersey Girls” DVDs. Read more...