Dear LAaLALanders,
So another birthday has come for me - this one a milestone and... I FEEL GREAT!!!! Woohoo...
Anyways, maybe it's in celebration of my new year but this weekend there are some fabulous things to do around town including the Lobster, Abbot Kinney, Grand Avenue and Watts Fests.
EnJoy,
LAaLA
ALL WEEKEND
12th Annual Redondo Beach Lobster Festival
This three-day beach fest is the "Original Lobster Festival" with musical entertainment, a children's stage, lobsters, food, drink, dancing, and a fun day in the sun.
September 28 – 30
Friday 5pm– 11pm
Saturday 12pm-11pm
Sunday 12pm-9pm
Seaside Lagoon
200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach
Cost: $10
INFO: 310-937-5555, www.lobsterfestival.com
St. Bridget and Sweden Fall Festival
This is a family-oriented event, featuring carnival rides, games, music, and Filipino and Mexican food.
September 28 – 30
Friday 6pm-11pm
Saturday 2pm-11pm
Sunday 2pm-11pm
7120 Whitakel Ave., Van Nuys
Free
Saturday, September 29th
26th Annual Watts Towers
Day of the Drum Festival
A daylong celebration featuring international percussion: Latin, Japanese, African, Jazz, Native American, and other drummers. Ongoing tours of the Watts Towers are available.
11am-6pm
Watts Towers Art Center Amphitheater
1727 E. 107th St., Watts
Free
INFO: 213-847-4646, www.wattstowers.net
Sunday, September 30th
Abbot Kinney Festival
Venice will take to the streets to celebrate its 101 years of community at the 22nd annual Abbot Kinney Festival. 2 stages of live music, dancers and performance artists, a spectacular children's court, 3 food areas, a Spirit Garden, Art Pavilion and over 300 vendors featuring original, handcrafted goods. Over 125,000 attendees!
10am-6pm
Abbot Kinney Blvd from Main St. to Venice Blvd
Venice, California
31st Annual Simon Rodia
Watts Towers Jazz Festival
The City's first Jazz festival features performances from both established and emerging musicians from the area. The festival pays tribute to the roots of Jazz in Gospel and Blues, and takes it to the Avant Garde and the Latin Jazz scene. Ongoing tours of the Watts Towers are available.
11am-6pm
Watts Towers Art Center Amphitheater
1727 E. 107th St., Watts
Free
Info: 213-847-4646, www.wattstowers.net
Grand Avenue Festival
Downtown Los Angeles’ highly acclaimed restaurants, theatres, concert halls, museums, and other organizations along Grand Avenue present a premier day in entertainment and food.
11am-5pm
Grand Ave., from Temple to 4th St., Downtown Los Angeles
Free
Info: 213-624-2146, www.Downtownla.com
The West Hollywood Book Fair
This is one of Southern California’s most eclectic literary events attracting over 20,000 readers and writers of all ages and interests. The West Hollywood Book Fair features over 300 participating authors, 12 stages with author panels and special guests, live storytelling, theater, poetry and performances and writing workshops, and over 100 exhibitors hosting activities, including local independent booksellers and literary non-profit organizations.
10am - 6pm
West Hollywood Park
647 N. San Vicente Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA
Free
http://www.westhollywoodbookfair.org/
4th Annual South Los Angeles Bolero Festival
This is a unique one-of-kind festival that celebrates the vibrant sounds and unique movement of Bolero dance and music. In the past, the festival has featured performances from noted artist such as Trio Los Dandy's, "El Puma", and Lucho Gatica. This year we promise to carry on the tradition and continue to present an exciting line- up filled with the romantic sounds of Bolero and rhythmic beats of Salsa that the whole family is certain to enjoy!
11:00 am
Central Avenue Jazz Park
Intersection of 42nd Pl. and Central Ave.
Free
