The mayor is there, sometimes free of charge

Here are the cultural and sporting events that Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was scheduled to attend, according to mayoral aides, plus a few more that The Times verified independently. The mayor attended many of the events free of charge, and said he was there on official business or playing a ceremonial role — and therefore those tickets are exempt from gift restrictions on public officials.

9/10/2005 -- Aretha Franklin concert

11/3/2005 -- Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns, Staples Center

11/3/2005- - Latin Grammys, Shrine Auditorium

2/6/2006 -- Musi-Cares Pre-Grammy Award Benefit Concert

2/8/2006 -- Grammy Awards

2/26/2006 -- Jose Jose concert

3/2/2006 -- Carlos Santana concert for Dolores Huerta

3/5/2006 -- 78th Academy Awards, Kodak Theatre

4/3/2006 -- Dodgers opening day, Dodger Stadium

4/13/2006 -- Luis Miguel concert

5/12/2006 -- Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns, Staples Center*

6/24/2006 -- Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Hollywood Stars game, Dodger Stadium*

6/27/2006 -- BET Awards, Shrine Auditorium

7/8/2006 -- Hollywood Bowl concert

7/22/2006 -- Grammy Foundation Annual Tribute Dinner & Concert

7/29/2006 -- Reventon Super Estrella Concert

8/6/2006 -- Barcelona vs. Chivas Guadalajara, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum*

8/15/2006 -- Shakira concert

8/26/2006 -- Smokey Robinson concert

8/27/2006 -- 58th Prime Time Emmy Awards, Shrine Auditorium

9/30/2006 -- Pepe Aguilar concert

11/11/2006 -- Vincente Fernandez concert

11/28/2006 -- Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks, Staples Center

12/22/2006 -- George Lopez concert

1/12/2007 -- Lakers vs. Clippers. Staples Center

1/28/2007 -- 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

2/3/2007 -- Director’s Guild of America 59th Annual Awards, Century Plaza

2/11/2007 -- 49th Annual Grammy Awards

2/17/2007 -- Mana Concert

2/25/2007 -- 79th Annual Academy Awards, Kodak Theatre

4/15/2007 -- Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres, Dodger Stadium

6/26/2007 -- BET Awards, Shrine Auditorium

9/16/2007 -- 59th Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards, Shrine Auditorium

10/3/2007 -- AFI’s 40th Anniversary Celebration, Arclight Cinemas

11/18/2007 -- American Music Awards, Nokia Theatre

11/20/2007 -- Mary J. Blige concert

1/27/2008 -- 14th Annual SAG Awards, Shrine Auditorium

2/10/2008 -- 50th Annual Grammy Awards, Staples Center

2/15/2008 -- Glora Trevi Concert

2/24/2008 -- 80th Annual Academy Awards

3/28/2008 -- Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies, Staples Center

3/29/2008 -- Dodgers vs. Angeles, Dodger Stadium

3/31/2008 -- Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants

4/11/2008 -- Lakers vs. New Orleans Hornets, Staples Center

4/18/2008 -- Placido Domingo’s 40th anniversary at the L.A. Opera, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

5/10/2008 -- Juanes concert

5/23/2008 -- Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs, NBA playoffs, Staples Center

6/24/2008 -- BET Awards, Shrine Auditorium

7/16/2008 -- ESPY Awards

9/6/2008- - Frankie Beverly and Maze Concert

9/6/2008 -- L.A. Opera opening weekend performance of “Il Trittico,” Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

9/11/2008 -- Alejandro Fernandez concert

9/21/2008 -- 60th Prime Time Emmys, Nokia Theatre

9/28/2008 -- Luis Miguel concert

10/4/2008 -- Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs, NLDS playoffs, Dodger Stadium*

10/13/2008--Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies, National League Championship Series game

10/15/2008 -- Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies, NLCS playoffs, Dodger Stadium

10/16/2008 -- Tina Turner concert

11/16/2008 -- Vincente Fernandez concert

1/11/2009 -- 60th Annual Golden Globes Awards

2/8/2009 -- 51st Annual Grammy Awards, Staples Center

2/22/2009 -- 81st Annual Academy Awards, Kodak Theatre

3/6/2009 -- Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, Staples Center

3/17/2009 -- Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers, Staples Center

4/13/2009 -- Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants, Opening Day, Dodger Stadium

5/20/2009 -- American Idol finale

6/4/2009 -- Lakers vs. Orlando Magic, NBA Finals, Staples Center

6/7/2009 -- Lakers vs. Orlando Magic, NBA Finals, Staples Center

6/28/2009 -- Dodgers vs. Seattle Mariners, Dodger Stadium

7/13/2009 -- Beyonce concert, Staples Center

7/21/2009 -- Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds, Dodger Stadium

9/12/2009 -- Alejandro Fernandez concert

9/20/2009 -- 61st Primetime Emmy Awards, Nokia Theater

10/7/2009 -- Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals, NLDS playoffs, Dodger Stadium

10/8/2009 -- L.A. Philharmonic opening night, Walt Disney Concert Hall

10/15/2009 -- Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies, NLCS playoffs, Dodger Stadium*

10/16/2009 -- Dodgers vs. Philadelphia, NLCS. Dodger Stadium

10/25/2009 -- U2 concert

10/27/2009 -- Lakers vs. Clippers, Staples Center

1/17/2010 -- 67th Annual Golden Globes, Beverly Hilton.

1/30/2010 -- Director’s Guild of America 62nd Annual Awards

1/31/2010 -- 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, Staples Center

3/7/2010 -- 82nd Annual Academy Awards, Kodak Theatre

4/13/2010 -- Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, Opening Day, Dodger Stadium

5/2/2010 -- Lakers vs. Utah Jazz, NBA playoffs, Staples Center.

5/26/2010 -- “American Idol” finale, Nokia Theatre

*Not included in the event list provided by the mayor’s office, but independently verified by The Times

Source: Office of the Los Angeles mayor, Times reporting