Flyin' Fiddles, Twangy Banjos, Ping-Pong and Poetic Genius Are In the Wind

If you don't grin when  the fiddles are a-flyin' and the banjos are a-twangin' and the bass is goin' thump-de-thump-thump—like when a hot bluegrass band plays—you need to see a doctor.  

No worries! UCLA's ace hospital is near UCLA's Fowler Museum where UCLA's Bluegrass and Old-Time String Band is jamming for free Thursday.

And highbrows shouldn't miss a chance to see one of America's literary treasures, Maya Angelou.

Here are the details:

Where/When: , 308 Charles E Young Dr W, Los Angeles, CA 90095 (Courtyard); 6:00pm, Thursday ,March 10, 2011

Why Go: Enjoy the UCLA Bluegrass & Old-Time String Band play with their fiddles and banjos.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: , 11920 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 6:15pm, Weekly on Thursdays

Why Go: Get the chance to run around the Brentwood golf course with your whole family since all levels are welcome! Exercise, family and refreshments; quite a good deal.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: , 1450 Allenford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049; Weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Why Go: Introduce your kids to learn this great sport by watching this tournament. It is easy to learn and great for families to play with each other.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Elle A Cooking, 11926 Goshen Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 3:00pm–6:00pm Sunday, March 13, 2011

Why Go: Discover the Parisian chef within your teen. It could lead to an application to Le Cordon Bleu!

Pricing: $75 per person

Where/When: , 405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095; 8:00pm Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Why Go: Maya Angelou is one of the most recognizable names in contemporary American literature and probably one of the most powerful voices in American culture. This is going to be a full house and a great inspiration to your children.

Pricing: $33/43/63 ($15 UCLA students)