Join Stella Beratlis, Helen Wickes, and Lisa Erin Robertson at a shindig celebrating the birthdays of three Angelenos active in the music and art worlds. Party opens with a set of vintage country and hillbilly sounds from musician Skip Heller, followed by readings by Beratlis, Wickes, and Robertson at 8:00 sharp. The evening concludes with a set by longtime LA musician Don Bolles, spinning his unique brand of mash-up avante-pop. All are invited. At La Luz de Jesus, 4633 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles. 6 pm, August 1, 2015. laluzdejesus.com