Bargain hunting in Southern California

Jazz

Exposed brick may not be ideal from an acoustic standpoint, but it's perfect for bargain-minded jazz at downtown L.A.'s European-styled Café Metropol. Offering weekly performances co-presented by the late, lamented club Rocco, past performances have varied from traditional standards to chamber-jazz and contemporary improvised music. It's a $10 cover, plus $10 minimum purchase, 8 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. www.cafemetropol.com.-- Chris Barton, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer