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Elliott Smith in mind

Solutions in Silver Lake is running out of wall space. A mural from the audio-video store on Sunset Boulevard was featured on the cover of Elliott Smith’s last album, “Figure 8,” and it’s become an impromptu memorial site for fans of the late singer. As news of his death spread, devotees from all over brought candles and cards and inscribed the outside wall with their tributes to Smith, who died last week of an apparent suicide. Smith’s family is considering holding a memorial at Solutions. “Even though Elliott was in pain, he was one of the nicest people ever,” says director Steve Hanft, a close friend of Smith’s. “He loved to laugh at ridiculous things. He loved talking about rock ‘n’ roll.... He got so excited about it. He was into everything from the Velvet Underground to Blue Oyster Cult to George Jones. He was more than just a gifted songwriter, he was a great friend and champion to the underdog. He will be missed dearly.” A memorial show benefiting charity is planned Monday at the Fonda Theatre, with performances by Beck, Beth Orton and Rilo Kiley, among others.... And speaking of Beck, the singer is headlining a KCRW bash at the Universal Amphitheatre on Nov. 22. Jurassic 5, Damien Rice and Felix da Housecat are also slated to perform.

Get your spooky kicks

Those who are still looking for something spooky-ooky to do on Halloween can check out the Little Cave in Highland Park, which is hosting a costume ball. And Westsiders might want to hit Liquid Kitty, which is hosting a costume contest. There’s no cover at the Pico Boulevard bar, and hydroelectric dance guru DJ Orb plans to trip the light fantastic all night. And Brad Johnson dialed me up to say his Venice hotspot Menemsha is having a New England-style Halloween party. In more ghoulish news, hell hath no fury like Nashville Pussy live at the Whisky. You can check out the gnarly rockers at tomorrow’s H-ween bash.... You didn’t hear this from me, but Three Clubs in Hollywood is hosting a Queens of the Stone Age after-party tomorrow night, in celebration of the band’s performance at the Greek Theatre manana.... Newsflash: Ivar/Nacional guru Rick Calamaro and his partners plan to open up a new restaurant-bar in Venice at the old location of Drake’s. Stay tuned.

Where Diaz and Timberlake dine

So where do Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz chill after a Lakers game? At Magic Johnson’s T.G.I.F. in Inglewood, naturally. The couple were spotted there after last week’s exhibition game....

Also

The rock band Tsar is going to be previewing new material every Monday in November at the Silverlake Lounge.... “Will & Grace” fans may want to kick it with Megan Mullally at the Derby on Nov. 1. Mullally is hosting Chick Singer Night at the Los Feliz nightclub....

Spotted dining together at Asia de Cuba at the Mondrian were producer Rick Rubin and guru Deepak Chopra. We hear the restaurant is plotting to add more sizzle to the grill by hiring hot Miami chef Christian Plotczyk....

Western swing club promoter Ed Boswell says things are about to get nasty in the Von Dutch empire. Boswell, who says he created the clothing line in 1994, is gearing up to sue his former business partners, who he claims cut him out of the deal. In the meantime, Boswell is currently embarking on a new line, “LBC,” which is based on the style of underground Long Beach. Life’s a beaach.

-- Heidi Siegmund Cuda