Editor’s Note: Investigators have uncovered a marijuana farm with over 23,000 plants growing in a steep canyon area in Solano County, CA. It’s estimated that the plants, kept in excellent condition with an advanced irrigation system, were valued as high as $117 million. The illegal weed has been destroyed…along with the night jobs of most HITS staffers.

CALENDAR
Friday, June 24
7:00pm
Tony Hawk’s Boom Boom HuckJam @ Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim Extreme sports fanatics will be blown away by the million dollar ramp set-up that includes a 30 ft. roll-in that will launch skaters 42 ft. into the air. Event features skate, motorcross & BMX performers. Tix: $25-$85. For Info: www.boomboomhuckjam.com

7:30pm
Louis XIV @ Avalon (1735 Vine St., Hollywood) For Info: (323) 462-8900

8:00pm
A Dirty Shame Rent Jon Waters’ latest starring Tracey Ullman, Johnny Knoxville, Chris Isaak & Selma Blair. It’s good & nasty & of course, takes place in Baltimore. Not the part of Baltimore I grew up in. This Jew kicked it in Pikesville. Where no one ever shouted, “Lets go sexin’!” Pussies.

8:30pm
Craig Shoemaker @ the Hollywood Improv Craig was named Comedian of the Year by the American Comedy Awards (in ’86. kidding). He’s doing two shows tonite & tomorrow nite 8:30 & 10:30. (8162 Melrose Ave.) For Info: (323) 651-2583

9:00pm
Jon Brion @ Largo Singer/songwriter with diehard following continues his residency. (432 N. Fairfax Blvd.) For Info: (323) 852-1073

10:00pm
dredg @ Henry Fonda * SOLD-OUT* These guys are next Pink Floyd/Radiohead, with a li’l bit of Tool thrown in.

Saturday, June 25
11:00am
Long Beach Tattoo Festival Got ink? Want ink? Dig lookin’ at ink? I think we’ve got a festival for you. Tons of the world’s finest tattoo artists will be on hand, in addition to burlesque performers, sword swallowers (not a euphemism, you whores), antique cars and even detailing for your ride. Dishwalla headlines the bill, along w/11 other bands. Thru Sunday. Til 11pm today & 11am-8pm tomorrow. (1126 Queens Hwy. Long Beach) For Info: (562) 435-3511

1:00pm
Poolside Grillfest @ the Viceroy Chefs from Table 8, Campanile, the Hitching Post II etc. cookin’ up a storm til 4:00pm. (1819 Ocean Ave., @ Pico Blvd., Santa Monica). For Info: (800) 679-0397

7:00pm
Comedy Central Live Presents Dave Atell: The Insomniac Tour Along with: Dane Cook, Greg Giraldo, Sean Rouse & Doug Stanhope @ The Wiltern. That’s alotta comedy. Go. Tix are pricey. So is having sex with me. Both are worth it. Tix: $47.50. (3790 Wilshire Blvd., LA) For Info: (213) 480-3232.

8:00pm
Bark! A new musical comedy sung from the dog’s point of view. The buzz is that director/choreographer Kay Cole did an amazing job. @ Coast Playhouse (8325 Santa Monica Blvd) For Info: (800) 595-4849. Runs thru July 10.

11:00pm
Huston’s Bar B Cue this insanely good bbq stays open til 2am on the weekends & they even deliver. Dude, did we say this place is insanely good? It’s ridiculous. (1620 N. Cahuenga Blvd., 1 ½ blocks south of H’wood Blvd). Ph: (323) 464-3972

Sunday, June 26
10:00am
NY Times Sunday Magazine huge piece (oh my) on (the always sexy) Nic Harcourt
Roll outta bed, intro yourself to the stranger you bedded last nite (who can keep track?) & grab the Times so you can read about Nic. Love Nic. Matter of fact, make it an entire day of Nic Harcourt. We’re gonna. After you’ve read about him in bed, you’re gonna get in your vehicle and cruise on over to the Hollywood Bowl to see him live!!!! See below for details on how to continue your special day of All-Nic-All-The-Time.

2:00pm
The boys of OK Go doin’ a dance for ya, a la Napoleon Dynamite
(fyi, this is not the single or official video from their upcoming record … our resident OK Go fanatic, President Glauber, had access to this li’l gem)

7:00pm
KCRW’s World Festival: David Bynre & Friends Hosted by Nic Harcourt (sexy sexy sexy), David Byrne heads up an amazing evening of music. Byrne (featuring the Tosca Strings) will be joined by Arcade Fire, Si*Se and Extra Action Marching Band. @ the Hollywood Bowl. For Info: (323) 850-2000

9:00pm
Whitesnake @ House of Blues on Sunset Blvd Holy hair Band! Get thee to the strip & rock thee ass out! Doors: 8pm. For Info: (323) 848-5100

JE-C’S NEW MOVIE RUNDOWN
Bewitched
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Michael Caine, Shirley MacLaine, Steve Carell and Heather Burns
Synopsis: Against the wishes of her father, Isabel Bigelow, a witch, decides to move to the L.A. Valley and live a normal life. She meets Jack Wyatt, a down-on-his-luck film actor who's trying to revive his career by playing the lead role, Darrin, in a big-screen remake of the old Bewitched TV show. Jack then decides that Isabel would be the perfect choice to play his TV wife.
Thoughts: With Ferrell and Kidman, plus a great supporting cast, this movie has the potential to be a winner. Plus, they make fun of the Clippers in it; gotta love that.

The Land of the Dead
Starring: Simon Baker, John Leguizamo, Dennis Hopper, Asia Argento and Robert Joy
Synopsis: While the walking dead wreak havoc across the globe, the citizens of a walled city try to scrape out a zombie-free existence. Riley leads a crew of soldiers given the task of protecting the living from the undead. But Riley notices a disturbing trend: The zombies are developing intelligence and organizing an army.
Thoughts: Oh please. Didn’t they just do a remake of Dawn of The Dead? I don’t want to see another movie that is the exact same thing.