Pop music: Tarfest

Mid-City’s Tarfest is beginning to stake out a niche for bringing ace local indie rock to an unlikely setting of geologic importance. Everest, A House for Lions, Saint Motel and others play alongside a bevy of entertainment, art and food. Hancock Park area, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Noon Sun. Free. tarfest.com.