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TUESDAY, January 21

The Producers & Engineers Wing of the Recording Academy Honors Neil Young

Where: The Village Studios When: 8 p.m. What: The 7th annual Grammy Week event pays tribute to two-time Grammy Award winner Neil Young for his commitment to excellence and ongoing support for the art and craft of recorded music. Young will attend, with additional appearances from T-Bone Burnett, Colbie Caillat, Rivers Cuomo, Andrew Dust, Jakob Dylan, Sheila E., Ric Ocasek, Liz Phair, Rick Rubin, Chad Smith, Ringo Starr, Ann and Nancy Wilson (of Heart), Joe Walsh, Kris Kristofferson, Andrew Dost (of fun.) and Record Academy president/CEO Neil Portnow, among others.

WEDNESDAY, January 22

Billboard Power 100 Q&A with Clive Davis, sponsored by Citi Private Pass

Where: SoHo House When: 5-6 p.m. cocktails; 7-9 p.m. Q&A What: An intimate Q&A with Billboard Power 100 Hall of Famer Clive Davis, exclusive to Citi cardmembers.

Grammy Connect Featuring DJ Mayer Hawthorne

Where: YouTube Space LA When: 6 p.m. talk; 7 p.m. cocktails What: Grammy Connect is the new moniker for the Academys annual Social Media Rock Stars Summit. But the theme remains the same: Social media pioneers and influencers will share their views about the latest issues and trends. A panel of experts, hosted by Quddus, will welcome music supervisor Scott Vener, Next Big Sounds Alex White, Songzas Eric Davich and Revolt TVs Whitney Gayle-Benta.

Gibson Celebrates The Beatles in Art and Song

Where: Gibson Beverly Hills Showroom When: 6:30-10 p.m. What: Gibson Celebrates the Beatles in Art and Song with performances from Brian Wilson, Mickey Dolenz, Kris Kristofferson with Earl Slick and Don Was, America and more.

Grammy in the Schools: Live! featuring Vampire Weekend and Tig Notaro

Where: Grand Ballroom, University of Southern California When: Doors 7:45; show 8:15 p.m.

What: Top music professionals from all walks of the industry share the realities of the business and talk careers in music with Los Angeles-area high school students. Vampire Weekend and comedian Tig Notaro will perform to this years attendees as well as members of the Grammy Camp Jazz Session.

THURSDAY, January 23

Grammy Jazz Ensembles

Where: Spaghettini Grill & Jazz Club, Seal Beach, Calif. When: 7 p.m. dinner; 8 p.m. performance What: National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Delfeayo Marsalis will perform with a select group of high school students during this public performance.

Delta Pre-Grammy Party Featuring Lorde

Where: Soho House When: 7:30 p.m. What: Delta, the official airline of the Grammy Awards, hosts invite-only guests to a private performance from multiple Grammy nominee Lorde. Anna Kendrick, Joe Jonas and Ashley Benson are all set to make appearances alongside representatives from Delta.

Mississippi Night

Where: The Grammy Museum When: 5-10:30 p.m. What: Now in its fifth year, this annual event celebrates the nominees and music hailing from the fertile regions of Mississippi and Louisiana.

Billboard Power 100 Reception

Where: Emerson Theatre, Hollywood When: 5-7 p.m. What: Billboard honors the 2014 Power 100 in a private, invite-only cocktail reception. The recipient of the Clive Davis Visionary Award will also be announced.

Citi Thank You Presents Imagine Dragons

Where: The Wiltern When: VIP reception 6 p.m.; doors 7 p.m.; show 9 p.m. What: Citi brings an under-play from Imagine Dragons to L.A.s iconic Wiltern theater, exclusively for its Thank You cardmembers and invited guests. The event is produced by Live Nation and will benefit the Grammy Foundation.

CAA Music Partnerships Pre-Grammy Cocktail Reception

Where: CAA offices When: 6-8 p.m. What: CAAs Music Partnerships team hosts an intimate soiree for sponsor partners and friends, featuring performances from Smallpools and Ben Rector.

T-Mobile Presents Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Where: The Belasco Theater When: 7 p.m. doors What: Three days before they grace the Grammy stage as performers (and multiple nominees), Macklemore & Ryan Lewis play a show for fellow Seattlites T-Mobile and 1,400 of their biggest fans at downtowns Belasco Theater.

Spotify and Troy Carter Pre-Grammy Music and Tech Celebration

Where: Atom Factory When: 8 p.m. What: Troy Carters Atom Factory and Spotify celebrate music and tech with a private preGrammy party, featuring a DJ set from Solange.

The 16th Annual Grammy Foundation Legacy Concert: A Song Is Born

Where: Wishire Ebell Theatre When: 7:30-9 p.m. What: The Grammy Foundations annual legacy concert will explore the history and evolution of songwriting with key players from the past and present including Bonnie Raitt, Mike Reid, Jimmy Webb, Paul Williams, Dan Wilson, Gavin DeGraw, Ryan Shaw, Jeff Barry, Skylar Grey, John Rzeznik, Allen Shamblin, Valerie Simpson and JD Souther.

L.A. Reid Presents Epic, After Dark

Where: DBA Hollywood When: 7:30 p.m. doors What: Epic showcases the debut performance from recent signing Kensington Kross, with special guest DJ Cassidy on the 1s and 2s.

FRIDAY, January 24

Entertainment Law Initiative

Where: Beverly Hills Hotel When: 11 a.m.

What: A keynote discussion with news icon Tom Brokaw highlighted 2013s 15th annual luncheon and scholarship presentation. Entertainment attorney Chuck Ortner received the service award.

MusiCares Person of the Year

Where: Los Angeles Convention Center When: 5:30 p.m. auction; 8 p.m. dinner and performance What: Guest of honor Carole King will perform along with a lineup that includes Lady Gaga, P!nk, James Taylor, Miguel, Train and 20 Feet From Stardom stars Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Judith Hill and Darlene Love, and Jimmy Kimmel will serve as host. The 2013 gala honoring Bruce Springsteen raised nearly $6.6 million for MusiCares programs and services.

Vibe honors Nas at 2nd Annual Pre-Grammy Impact Awards

Where: Carondelet House When: 7-10 p.m. What: Nas will be presented with a Vibe Impact Award in recognition of his influence on hiphop culture over the past two decades. Presented in partnership with Malibu Red for the second year in a row, the private event will be held two days before the Grammys.

CBS Radios KROQ and 97.1 AMP Present Young The Giant

Where: Grammy Museum When: 7:30 p.m. What: L.A.s premier rock and top 40 stations present an intimate performance from Atlantic rockers Young The Giant from the Clive Davis Theater in the Grammy Museum.

Skullcandy Presents Grimes Pre-Grammy Party

Where: House of Blues When: 8 p.m. What: Skullcandy and RocNation to host a pre-Grammy party with a private concert by music and fashion ingenue, Grimes (Claire Boucher)

Absolut Elyx and 300 Presents Encore Sessions, Featuring ASTR

Where: The Standard West Hollywood When: 9 p.m. What: Lyor Cohens new venture 300 hosts its coming-out party with a private gig from new signing ASTR, which doubles as the West Coast re-launch of Absoluts formerly New Yorkbased Encore Sessions concert series.

Beats Music Launch Party

Where: Belasco Theater When: 9 p.m. doors What: An incredible playlist will come to life with special guests and performances at this splashy launch party for Beats Music, hosted by Beats principals Jimmy Iovine, Dr. Dre, Len Blavatnik, Marc Rowan, Trent Reznor, Luke Wood and Ian Rogers.

Republics Pre-Grammy Party

Where: Rock & Reillys, West Hollywood When: 10 p.m. What: Republic toasts the beginning of Grammy weekend, as well as a roster that includes nominees Taylor Swift, Drake, Lorde, James Blake and Black Sabbath.

SATURDAY, January 25

Universal Music Group Showcase 14, presented by Lucian Grainge

Where: Lure Nightclub When: 12-3 p.m. What: This annual daytime showcase, hosted by UMG chairman/CEO Lucian Grainge, will feature a variety of the label groups hottest emerging talents, including EDM star Zedd, who will debut new song Find You in a commercial for Bud Light Platinum during the Grammy telecast.

Roc Nation pre-Grammy Brunch presented by MAC Viva Glam

Where: Undisclosed What: The hottest daytime ticket of the week, this exclusive, invite-only bash is frequented by Jay Z and Beyonce as well as previous attendees like Rihanna, Charlize Theron, Will Smith, Steve Bartels, Ryan Phillippe, L.A. Reid, Jill Scott, Solange and many more. This years celebration is for a good cause. Between the hours of 12 and 4 p.m., MAC Cosmetics will donate $0.25 to the MAC AIDS Fund for every #VIVAGLAM mention and retweet, with a goal of reaching $25,000.

BMI How I Wrote That Song Panel

Where: House of Blues When: 12-2:30 p.m. What: An intimate panel featuring songwriters Linda Perry, Dallas Davidson, Wiz Khalifa, Charlie Wilson and a special guest sharing some of their most candid stories.

ASCAP's 2014 Grammy Nominee Brunch

Where: The Beverly SLS Hotel When: 12 p.m. What: ASCAPs fifth annual brunch honorees its rhythm and soul nominees has attracted the PROs hottest names in writing, producing and performing in recent years -- Paul Epworth, Miguel, Ne-Yo, Ledisi, Tamia and Melanie Fiona among them.

Special Merit Awards Ceremony and 56th Annual Grammy Nominees Reception

Where: Wilshire Ebell Theater When: 3 p.m. What: The countdown truly begins as the Academy salutes lifetime achievement honorees the Beatles, Armando Manzanero, Clifton Chenier, the Isley Brothers, Kraftwerk, Kris Kristofferson and Maud Powell. Trustees and technical Grammy Awards will also be presented, followed by a reception for this years nominees.

CBS Radios KROQ and 97.1 AMP Present Imagine Dragons

Where: Grammy Museum When: 5:30 p.m. What: L.A.s premier rock and top 40 stations present an intimate performance from Grammy nominees Imagine Dragons from the Clive Davis Theater in the Grammy Museum.

CBS Radio Presents Capital Cities

Where: The Conga Room When: 7:30 p.m. What: Shortly after Imagine Dragons wrap up a few blocks away, Capital Cities will play an equally intimate CBS Radio set for music fans at nearby Conga Room.

Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala and Grammy Salute to Industry Icons

Where: Beverly Hilton Hotel When: 7 p.m. reception: 8 p.m. dinner and party What: The hottest ticket of the week. Once again presented by industry icon Clive Davis and the Recording Academy, this is the granddaddy of Grammy Week events. Instagram moments will abound as executives and celebrities from music, film and TV gather to honor Universal Music Group chairman/CEO Lucian Grainge. Though performers are largely kept under wraps, Davis recently confirmed to Billboard that Fantasia will be performing Stormy Weather, as seen on Broadway in After Midnight.

8th Annual Primary Wave Music Pre-Grammy Party

Where: RivaBella When: 8-11 p.m. What: In its first Grammys since its fall 2013 acquisition by BMG Rights Management, Primary

Wave will fete a roster of confirmed talent that will include Cee-Lo Green, Melissa Etheridge, Natalie Imbruglia, Ginuwine, Big Gipp and Trevor Jackson.

Nielsen Pre-Grammy Party: Celebrating Media, Brands, & Entertainment

Where: Herringbone LA at Mondrian When: 8-11 p.m. What: Nielsen hosts its first pre-Grammy celebration, complete with performances by John Legend and Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

SUNDAY, January 26

SESAC Brunch

Where: Four Seasons Beverly Hills When: 12 p.m. What: Songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox once again hosts this pre-Grammy Brunch at one of the citys most iconic hotels. Ludacris, Diddy, Swizz Beats and Warner/Chappells Jon Platt have all been honored in years past.

56th Grammy Awards Pre-Telecast

Where: Los Angeles Convention Center When: 12:15 doors/reception; 1 p.m. ceremony What: The popular preshow, streamed live at Grammy.com, reveals the winners of the majority of the awards handed out in 82 categories.

56th Grammy Awards

Where: Staples Center When: 5-8:30 p.m. ceremony What: Music Unleashes Us is the campaign theme for this years awards, led by Jay Z with nine nominations. Last year, the CBS telecast attracted 28.4 million viewers, according to Nielsen, making it the second-most-watched Grammys of the past 20 years.

Grammy Celebration Party

Where: Los Angeles Convention Center When: 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. What: Sticking around downtown after the show? Check out Ciara, Boyz II Men and DJ Michelle Pesce a few blocks down the road after the show wraps up, with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy playing the MasterCard Jazz Lounge. The B-52s, Estelle and Arturo Sandoval headlined the 2013 official Grammy after-party, with Along Came Mary Productions dishing up a savory menu.

Billboard After Party, Presented By Citi and Bud Light Platinum

Where: The London When: 8:30-11:30 p.m. What: Billboards second annual after-party will feature a DJ set from Pete Tong, sponsored by Citi and Bud Light Platinum and produced by MAC Presents. We may be the new kids on the block, but we did get Prince to stop by last year.

Pandora After Party With Adrian Lux, Presented by StubHub

Where: Create Nightclub When: 8-11:00 p.m. What: Heading to the Strip for the night? Make Pandora a halfway spot with its VIP after-party featuring DJ-producer Adrian Lux.

Red Light Managements Grammy After Party

Where: Skybar at the Mondrian When: 9 p.m.-2 a.m. What: Coran Capshaw and Co. cap off another big Grammy year.

Warner Music Group Grammy Party

Where: Sunset Tower Hotel When: 9 p.m. What: Warner Music Group once again rolls out the red carpet in celebration of the Grammys with musical performances and celebrity guests. The celebration will be held in honor of the companys 2014 Grammy-nominated artists, including Bruno Mars, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Ed Sheeran, Nate Reuss, Michael Buble, Cee Lo Green, Led Zepplin, Neil Young, Coldplay, Hunter Hayes and others.

Universal Music After Party

Where: Ace Hotel Downtown When: 9 p.m. What: UMG toasts the nights winners and nominees.

Republic After Party

Where: 1Oak When: 10 p.m. What: Republic keeps the drinks flowing with its After-after party, set to keep the party going til well past midnight.

MONDAY, January 27

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles

Where: Los Angeles Convention Center When: TBD What: This CBS primetime special -- airing Feb. 9 -- will be taped on Jan. 27. Top contemporary artists will cover songs the Beatles performed during their groundbreaking performance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 as well as other tunes by the Fab Four. The staggering lineup of musicians paying tribute includes the Eurythmics Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, Maroon 5, Alicia Keys with John Legend, John Mayer with Keith Urban, among others.

Blue Chair Bays L.A. Industry Night

Where: Baby Blues BBQ When: 9 p.m.12 a.m. What: Finally shook that hangover and still in L.A.? Have one more last round with Kenny Chesneys Blue Chair Bay Rum and the folks at Fishbowl Spirits, who will be celebrating its new partnership with U.S. Bartenders Association. Itll be the ultimate place for sharing all your post-mortem table-dancing stories from the nights prior.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 Essence 5th Annual Black Women in Music Celebration. 1 Oak 9039 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069

The invitation-only reception will include an exclusive performance from Sande featuring special guests, as well as music by DJ Kiss. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 Pre Grammy Party hosted by Diddy Boulevard 3 6523 West Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 The Senate Music Group & Cloud 10 host its annual GRAMMY party. The Senate Music Group has worked with major recording artists such as Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj, Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown and many more. Several GRAMMY Awards nominees, media representatives, and guest celebrities are expected to be in attendance. The 2014 TRANS4M Benefit Concert Avalon Hollywood 1735 Vine Street Hollywood, CA 90028 In 2013 more than 1,700 guests packed the house at Avalon Hollywood to hear performances by will.i.am, The Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, Estelle, Coco Lee, Ludacris and Bobby Brown. The event generated more than $3.3 million in donations and partnership grants to continue funding TRANS4Mation in Boyle Heights. The venue featured various STEAM-themed exhibits including a fighter jet, a lunar rover; a hovercraft and the i.am ART lounge. The 16th Annual GRAMMY Foundation Legacy Concert 7:30pm - 10pm Wilshire Ebell Theatre 4401 West 8th Street Los Angeles, CA 90005 featuring live musical performances and archival footage from its preservation archives. Performers include GRAMMY winners Kris Kristofferson, Joy Willams, Paul Williams, and Dan Wilson; and GRAMMY-nominated songwriters Skylar Grey, John Rzeznik, Allen Shamblin, and J.D. Souther, as well as other artists to be announced shortly. The evening's musical director will be Darrell Brown, songwriter/producer and GRAMMY Foundation Board member. Friends N Family Stage 5 of Paramount Lot 5555 Melrose Celebrating its 17th year, the confab hosted by executives, songwriters and music industry luminaries for executives, songwriters and music industry luminaries takes over a soundstage on the famous Paramount lot.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24th Entertainment Law Initiative. Beverly Hills Hotel 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Reception 11:45 a.m. Luncheon

The Grammy Foundation A keynote discussion with news icon Tom Brokaw highlighted 2013s 15th annual luncheon and scholarship presentation. Entertainment attorney Chuck Ortner received the service award.. MusiCares Los Angeles Convention Center 5:30 p.m. Reception/auction 8 p.m. Dinner 9 p.m. Tribute/performance Guest of honor Carole King will perform along with a lineup that includes Lady Gaga, P!nk, James Taylor, Miguel, Train and 20 Feet From Stardom stars Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Judith Hill and Darlene Love, and Jimmy Kimmel will serve as host. SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 Special Merit Awards Ceremony and 56th Annual Grammy Nominees Reception Wilshire Ebell Theater 4401 West 8th Street Los Angeles, CA 90005 2:30 p.m. Doors 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Ceremony 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Nominees reception The countdown truly begins as the Recording Academy salutes lifetime achievement honorees the Beatles, Armando Manzanero, Clifton Chenier, the Isley Brothers, Kraftwerk, Kris Kristofferson and Maud Powell. Trustees and technical Grammy Awards will also be presented, followed by a reception for this years nominees. Pre-Grammy Gala and Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Beverly Hilton Hotel 7 p.m. Reception 8 p.m. Dinner/ceremony Presented by industry icon Clive Davis and the Recording Academy, this granddaddy of Grammy Week events remains a hot ticket. Instagram moments will abound as executives and celebrities from music, film and TV gather to honor Universal Music Group chairman/CEO Lucian Grainge. Nielsen Grammy Awards Celebration Mondrian Los Angeles 8440 Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA The party, a first for Nielsen, will bring together guests across media, brands, and entertainment fting their unique connection. The evening will feature live entertainment from critically acclaimed, nine-time GRAMMY Award winning singer-songwriter John Legend. This is the first time we have hosted a GRAMMY party and look forward to celebrating the connection of media, brands and entertainment," says Howard Appelbaum, President, Nielsen Entertainment. 6th Annual MojaMoja Brunch, Benefit Concert & Afterparty Avalon 1735 Vine Street Hollywood, CA 90028 During GRAMMY Awards weekend music lovers and philanthropists come together at the annual MOJAMOJA Brunch & Benefit Concert for Oxfam America. Held at the iconic AVALON in Hollywood,

the event has featured musical performances by artists from all around the world. The 2014 line-up includes QUESTLOVE, RHYE, KELELA, IRENE DIAZ, BOOGALOO ASSASSINS, BOOM BOOM BOOM, MARK de CLIVE LOWE, CUT CHEMIST, and GRAMMY AWARD NOMINEES HIATUS KAIYOTE, THE KIN, and THE HOT 8 BRASS BAND. Established names such as Rock and Roll Hall of Famer George Clinton, Macy Gray, and Questlove from The Roots, as well as rising stars Little Dragon, Janelle Mone, Flying Lotus, Dam Funk, and GRAMMY Award honorees Los Amigos Invisibles, have all graced the MOJAMOJA stage within the past 5 years. The event raises awareness and funds for charity partners Oxfam America and Potential Energy. Tickets to the 6th Annual MojaMoja Brunch & Benefit Concert range from $35 to $75 depending on seat selection. 1st Annual Pre-Grammy Gospel Interfaith Awards and Praise Party 6:30pm - 11pm JW Marriott 900 West Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90015 The historic Praise Party comes on the eve of one of the biggest worldwide recording industry events to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of the Gospel Music Industry, while paying homage to religious leaders whove served for more than two decades. Honorees are Minister Louis Farrakhan, Bishop Lacy K. Sykes (Cross Word Christian Church), Minister Emeritus Abdul Wazir Muhammad (Nation of Islams Western Region), Pastor Wayne Chaney (Antioch Church), Imam Tariq Aquil (California Correctional Institution), Bishop Noel Jones (City of Refuge), Rev. Dr. Cecil Murray (Chair of the USC Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement), Imam Ameen Omar (Masjid Al Shareef), and Imam Abdul Karriem Hasan (Masjid Bilal Center). SUNDAY, JANUARY 26

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