From Bob Marley look-alikes to the distinct aroma of pot, this week’s blind date offered a peek into a different world ““ the mysterious world of reggae music showcased at the UCLA reggae festival this weekend. Read more...

Fine cheese usually tastes better the older it gets. Cheesy jokes, as the latest in a series of one-person shows at the Ahmanson confirms, do not benefit from the same maturation process. Read more...

Though video may have killed the radio star in the ’80s, the repercussions of said assassination are still being felt today, according to DJ and sound artist Christian Marclay. Read more...

Porn. Perhaps no other four-letter word can elicit more outrage and sheer excitement all at the same time. Regardless of how high up the morality meter you place yourself, the truth is that people look at pornography, and they’re doing it right here at UCLA. Read more...

The ethnomusicology department’s end-of-the-year Jazz Ensemble concert has a new theme this year ““ instead of spotlighting students, guest artist Kenny Burrell will join the two ensembles in celebration of his 25th year at UCLA. Read more...

Many people don’t notice it in their day-to-day affairs, but cycling has become a major factor in the music world. And I don’t mean cycling in the overcoming-cancer-to-take-home-the-yellow-jersey-all-the-while-tugging-at-the-heartstrings-of-a-nation sense of the word. Read more...

“JazzReggae” is neither a typo nor the result of a space bar that’s out of order. The lack of spacing suggests a sense of togetherness, connection and unity ““ the very goals of the UCLA JazzReggae Festival. Read more...