Grammy Awards related parties are set to take over Los Angeles in the nights leading up to and after. (All events are by invitation only unless otherwise noted.)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Grammy Camp: Basic Training
University of Southern California
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Grammy Foundation
Formerly known as Grammy Career Day, top music industry professionals discuss the realities of the music business and careers in music with Los Angeles-area high school students.
Producers & Engineers Wing
Event Celebration
Honorees Quincy Jones, Al Schmitt
The Village
8 p.m.-12 a.m.
The Recording Academy
Now in its sixth year, this event honors the legacy of iconic producers and engineers. This year's "An Evening of Jazz" celebration honors 27-time Grammy winner and multitalented music producer Quincy Jones and 18-time Grammy winner and producer/engineer Al Schmitt.
Grammy in the Schools Live!
Grand Ballroom, University of
Southern California
7 p.m. Dinner
8 p.m. Performance
The Grammy Foundation
Top high school musicians personify the intersection of music and education at the fourth annual gathering. Last year's special guests: Grammy winners Terri Lyne Carrington and Anthony Hamilton.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Billboard Power 100
Cocktail Reception
Venue TBD
5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Special event saluting the honorees of Billboard's second Power 100 list.
Grammy Jazz Ensembles
Spaghettini Grill & Jazz Club
Seal Beach, Calif.
7 p.m. Dinner
8 p.m. Performance
The Grammy Foundation
A select group of high school students will be featured in this public performance with a special guest artist.
Music Preservation Project
Saban Theatre
7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Event
9 p.m.-10 p.m. Reception
The Grammy Foundation
"Play It Forward" is the theme of the 15th annual event, billed as a celebration of music's evolution and influencers. The year's lineup includes Rodney Crowell, Emmylou Harris and Ed Sheeran.
Mary J. Blige Preparty
Avalon, 1737 N. Vine St.
The nine-time Grammy winner will perform at a late-night private concert hosted by (Belvedere) Red. The event will raise money for the Global Fund to help fight AIDS/HIV in Africa. Chelsea Handler, Lionel Richie, Adam Levine, Paris Hilton and Afrojack are slated to appear. Blige is due to hit the stage at 11 p.m.
Will.I.Am’s Trans4m Concert
Hollywood Palladium, 7060 Hollywood Blvd.
The Black Eyed Peas frontman hosts friends and fellow musicians (rumored to play: Stevie Wonder) at the historic Hollywood live music venue. (9 p.m. - 2 a.m.)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Entertainment Law Initiative
Beverly Hills Hotel
11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Reception
11:45 a.m. Luncheon
The Grammy Foundation
The music and legal communities will break bread at this 15th annual luncheon and scholarship presentation. Last year, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek delivered the keynote, while former MusiCares board chairman John Branca received the 2012 Service Award.
Social Media Rock Stars Summit
Conga Room
2 p.m.-5 p.m.
The Recording Academy
Social media pioneers and influencers will be on hand once again for this fourth annual summit. This year's panel discussion will be helmed by Billboard editorial director Bill Werde.
MusiCares Person of the Year
Honoree Bruce Springsteen
Los Angeles Convention Center
5:30 p.m. Auction and reception
8 p.m. Dinner
9 p.m. Tributes and performances
MusiCares
Last year Paul McCartney was the man of the hour at this always star-studded tribute, which raised a record-breaking $6.5 million for MusiCares' programs and services. This time, the Boss himself is being honored at what is sure to be another in a long line of memorable MusiCares benefits.
Interscope Records’ High Tea and Champagne
Soho House, 9200 Sunset Blvd.
The label’s artists and executives debut a new slate of talent including Mindless Behavior, Cassie, K’Naan and American Idol’s Haley Reinhart. (4 p.m. - 7 p.m.)
Vibe Inaugural Impact Awards
Sunset Tower Hotel
Vibe magazine is celebrating its 20th anniversary by issuing its inaugural impact award to Mary J. Blige (who has often been a Vibe cover model). A ritzy dinner and an awards ceremony will be followed by a party DJed by Nick Cannon.
Friends ‘N’ Family
Stage 5 of Paramount Lot, 5555 Melrose
Celebrating its 15th 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. DJ sets by Fitz and Noelle of Fitz and the Tantrums, Robyn and J Devil aka Jonathan Davis are on deck. Among the named printed on the invite: Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Peter Paterno, Richard Palmese, Larry Rudolph, Ian Montone and Jeff Kwatinetz. Admission by hard ticket only. (9 p.m. to 2 a.m.)
OK Weekly’s Pre-Grammy Event
TRU Hollywood, 1600 N. Argyle
Flo-Rida and American Idol’s Pia Toscano perform at the magazine’s music celebration. (8 p.m. - 11 p.m.)
Friday Night Lights
The Beverly Lounge, 8713 Beverly Blvd
J Cole performs at the Showcase PR and Dreamville-hosted bash. (9 p.m. - 2 a.m.)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Special Merit Awards Ceremony & 55th Grammy Nominees Reception
Wilshire Ebell Theater
2:30 p.m. Doors
3 p.m.-5 p.m. Ceremony
5 p.m.-7 p.m. Nominees reception
The Recording Academy
Grammy Weekend kicks into full gear as the Academy presents the lifetime achievement, trustees and technical Grammy Awards, followed by a reception saluting this year's slate of nominees.
Pre-Grammy Gala and Grammy Salute to Industry Icons
Honoree Antonio "L.A." Reid
Beverly Hilton Hotel
7 p.m. Reception
8 p.m. Dinner and ceremony
The Recording Academy
A who's who from the music/film/TV industries are in the house for this soiree, presented by Clive Davis and the Academy, honoring Epic Records chairman/CEO Antonio "L.A." Reid.
Primary Wave / Violator Brunch
SLS, 465 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Benjy Grinberg of Rostrum Records and attorney John Branca will be honored poolside for this morning event hosted by the recently merged Primary Violator’s president Michael Blue Williams and CEO Chris Lighty. (10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Gucci's 'Music Through Time' Event with Jennifer Hudson
Grammy Museum, 800 W. Olympic
The Oscar-winning actress and singer will celebrate the launch of the Grammy Museum watch with a special "musical presentation." (11 a.m.)
ASCAP's Rhythm and Soul Grammy Brunch
Sunset Tower, 8730 Sunset Blvd.
The third annual celebration of all things rhythm will be attended by L.A. Reid, Natasha Bedingfield, Anthony Hamilton and Kelly Rowland. (11 a.m.)
Roc Nation Brunch
Soho House, 9200 Sunset Blvd.
Roc Nation founder Jay-Z hosts his annual pre-Grammy event from 12 to 4 p.m. in West Hollywood. Samantha Ronson deejays for guests from across the entertainment industry. On the list: Epic's L.A. Reid, Cheryl Cole, Ryan Seacrest, nominee Katy Perry, Roc Nation artists Rihanna and J. Cole, Ludacris and Rashida Jones.
Primary Wave's Pre-Grammy Party
SLS, 465 S. La Cienega
The music publisher's client Cee Lo Green is the guest of honor at this fete held in Bazaar restaurant's garden and co-hosted by Brand Synergy Group. (6 p.m. - 10 p.m.)
Roots Jam
House of Blues, 8430 Sunset Blvd.
Past performers of the annual jam session include Jay-Z, Beyonce, Norah Jones, Cee-Lo, Queen Latifah, Matisyahu and many others. Expect a rockin' good time hosted by Jimmy Fallon's house band, who are nominated this year for best traditional R&B performance. (8 p.m.)
Ne-Yo's Midnight Brunch
Supper Club, 6675 Hollywood Blvd.
"Chic attire" is requested and a special live performance promised for this fourth annual late-night hang sponsored by R&B star and hit-maker Ne-Yo and Compound Entertainment. (11 p.m. - 3 a.m.)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10
55th Grammy Awards Pre-Telecast
Los Angeles Convention Center
12:30 p.m. Doors and reception
1 p.m. Awards presentation
The Recording Academy
The majority of the awards are handed out during the pre-telecast, which will be streamed live at Grammy.com.
55th Grammy Awards
Staples Center
5 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
The Recording Academy
Can "Music's Biggest Night" top itself again? Last year, the CBS telecast delivered more than 39.9 million viewers, according to Nielsen, the largest audience since 1984.
Grammy Celebration
Los Angeles Convention Center
8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
The Recording Academy
OneRepublic, Kenny Loggins and DJ Michelle Pesce supplied the music in 2012, and Along Came Mary provided the sustenance at the 54th official Grammy after-party.
Diddy's 'Fame at the Mansion' Postparty
Playboy Mansion
The mogul hosts a hang and fashion show at Hugh Hefner's Holmby Hills pad. Black tie dress code is strictly enforced. (8 p.m.)
VEVO/Nike Postparty
Soho House, 9200 Sunset Blvd.
DJ Cassidy and Questlove will spin at the music video service's ultra-private affair, where Chris Brown, Eminem and Ne-Yo are expected to attend. (9:30 p.m.)
Google Music/Red Light Management Postparty
The Family Crest, a band from Google's new indie artist-focused Magnified program, and an acoustic performance by Switchfoot provides the entertainment at a private home in the hills. (9 p.m.)
EMI Postparty
Capitol Tower, 1750 N. Vine St.
No matter how many of its 31 Grammy noms the label group wins, the post-show celebrations will go on at the Capitol building, where EMI is hosting a carnival-themed bash. Perry attended in 2011 and, with two noms this year, is expected to party alongside labelmates David Guetta, Coldplay and Lady Antebellum as well as EMI execs Roger Faxon, Dan McCarroll, Greg Thompson and Don Was. (9 p.m.)
Warner Music Grammy Postparty
Chateau Marmont, 8221 Sunset Blvd.
Promising a surprise performance, Warner Music's "intimate" affair doubles as a coming-out party of sorts for Len Blavatnik, whose Access Industries acquired WMG in 2011. Chairman Lyor Cohen and hotelier Andre Balazs serve as co-hosts to Grammy-nominee guests such as Bruno Mars, up for album of the year, and best rap song contender Wiz Khalifa. (9 p.m.)
Three Six Zero / Roc Nation All-Star Charity Concert
House of Blues, 8430 Sunset Blvd.
Rihanna, Deadmau5, Calvin Harris and Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia are set to take the stage at this special show to benefit the Children's Orthapaedic Center and Mark Taper-Johnny Mercer Artists Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Tickets may be purchased online at Ticketmaster. (9 p.m.)
Justin Timberlake
The Palladium
JT is stepping off the big screen and onto the big stage again. Finally! Fans are freaking out about this rare and intimate post-Grammy performance that is sure to feature more than a few very special guests (Jay-Z, anyone?). The show is sold out but tickets for two are showing up on Craigslist starting at $550.
Sources: Billboard.biz, HollywoodReporter.com, LATimes.com
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