LAaLALand List::: Past, Present & Future!!!

Being new to the West Coast and all, the regional celebrations here are quite a novelty to me. Check out the list and experience the vast culture our area has to offer.
ENjoy,
LAaLA


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH

Dia De Los Muertos
Hollywood Forever Cemetery opens its gates to a Mexican Day of the Dead-style party! Those who partake in Mexican culture are already familiar with the "Day of the Dead." For the eighth year running, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery opens its gates to allow the living and curious to visit its grounds in order to feel a connection with those who have passed in honor of Dia de Los Muertos. Because of its location, celebrants can come to connect with Tinsel Town's stars of yesteryear, the dearly departed that you may not have known, but you knew their work. This event features music, traditional Mexican food and theatrical performances.
4pm-11pm
Free
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
6000 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.ladayofthedead.com/


Halloween Youth Carnival
Carnival rides, game booths, entertainment, a costume contest and more. All adults must come with a child in order to enter.
6 pm
West Hollywood Park
647 N. San Vicente Boulevard
$2 per person
www.weho.org


Happy Harbor Halloween
This fun family event includes games, entertainment, a costume contest, and other activities on the harbor.
11am-3pm
Promenade of the Port of Los Angeles
1st St. and Harbor Blvd.
San Pedro
Free
1-800-831-PORT, www.portoflosangeles.org


Carnevale! Venice Beach
A tribute to the famed carnevale in Venice, Italy, this colorful, costumed celebration returns for the fifth year, featuring performances by local artists, a costume contest, and vendors.
Noon-10pm
Windward Circle, Venice Beach
Free
310-396.2803, www.carnevale.us


Black N Bling : The Gallery - Photography by kyLA
LA Photographer KyLA makes a splash at Melrose Lightspace gallery! There's free food, cash bar, DJs, and FatBeats stays open next door, so this could go all night and around the block! Black N Bling is a party celebrating the debut of LA photographer kyLA. Known for shooting the Los Angeles subculture and hip hop party scene, kyLA is showin the goods for the very first time at Melrose Lightspace in Hollywood. The spot is right next to Fat Beats. Sponsors include Tripboogie, IPath, Adidas, Stones Throw Records and A-Side Worldwide. Come through. $5 at the door, cash bar, free giveaways.
8pm-midnight
Melrose Lightspace
7600 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA
Cost: $5


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28TH

Annual BowWowWeen
Halloween event just for canines, complete with a doggy costume contest with celebrity judges and prizes, as well as dog paraphernalia vendors, pet adoptions, silent auction, microchip clinic, photo booth, animal portraits, doggy masseuse, moon bounce, face painting, entertainment for kids, dog agility test, police dog demonstration, food, and more.
Noon-4pm
Barrington Dog Park
333 S. Barrington Ave.
Los Angeles
Free
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
1- 888-LA PARKS (527-2757), www.laparks.org


Day of the Dead
Declared to be the most authentic Day of the Dead celebration in California! Witness the transformation of the park into a “cemetery” full of sacred altars honoring spirits who have passed. Make your own altar or join the unforgettable procession. Enjoy the traditional arts, food, and flowers for sale.
October 28, 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Hermon Park
Arroyo Seco
Free
323-259-0861, www.artinthepark.us

West Hollywood Halloween Carnival
West Hollywood is known for its Halloween night street carnival for adults only, but they have a lot of other family friendly events on Halloween weekend as well. Here are the highlights of Halloween celebrations in West Hollywood for 2007.

Doggy Costume Contest
Check out the funkiest dogs around town. Registration begins at noon.
1pm
West Hollywood Park
647 N. San Vicente Boulevard
Free
www.weho.org

Drag Race and Pageant (for Queens in 2 inch heels or higher)
Drag Race starts at 4:30 pm, pageant at 6 pm
Corner of San Vicente Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard
Free to participate or watch
www.weho.org

ALL WEEKEND

STAR ECO Station
This exotic wild life rescue center presents a Halloween extravaganza At Enchanted Hallow’s Eve you will wonder through the Roaring Rainforest Forest! Explore the Witch’s Lair! Dare to travel around the Kingdom of Reptiles, amidst the slithering snakes, hair-raising tarantulas, and scary alligators! Be mystified in the Charmed Mansion! Hang out at the Poacher’s Palace, and brave the Jaws Kelp Forest on your search to steal a pirate's booty on Treasure Island. Then on to see the magical ECO Station Wizard and venture through the Scarecrow Maze where you discover the gobbling treats!Your second journey if you dare, is in the Infamous Haunted Academy. Jump in terror at every twist and turn in the haunted halls! Spooky teenage monsters and teachers’ ghosts of school years past! A wicked adventure that’s not to be missed! It's a Halloween haunt to die for!!!
STAR ECO Station Enchanted Hallow’s Eve
1pm-7pm
Costume contest at 1:30 p.m. (both days)
STAR ECO Station
10101 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
310.842.8040
Regular admission is $6 for children, $7 for seniors and $8 for adults, $1 more for entrance to the Infamous Haunted Academy
One free child’s admission per each paying adult


Festival de la Gente 2007 Día de los Muertos
The nation’s largest Día de los Muertos celebration will feature Hispanic artists and entertainers on the streets of Los Angeles. The event will feature live music, art exhibits, theatre, storytelling, arts and crafts demonstrations, and traditional Latin American cuisine. Special areas of the event will be dedicated to health and education, with interactive activities for children and their families.
Free
10am–11pm
Sixth St. Bridge between Downtown Los Angeles and East L.A.
323-226-1646, 323-266-7185, 323-261-3121
www.festivaldelagente.com


Boo at the Zoo
Treetops Terrace and other areas are transformed into a trick-or-treater's dream with fun and silly performers, lots of treats, and other surprises. Special crafts and the creepy creature encounter make for a fun-filled, but not-so-scary weekend for kids of all ages.
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens,
5333 Zoo Dr.
Los Angeles
Free with paid admission, $10 Adults, $5 Children (2-12)
Los Angeles Zoo
323-644-4200, www.lazoo.org


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31ST - HALLOWEEN

Halloween Night Costume Carnival
No-holds-barred anything-goes costumed craziness in the streets including multiple music stages, parade. Not for kids or the easily offended.
6 pm to midnight
Santa Monica Blvd. from La Cienega Blvd. to La Peer Dr.
West Hollywood, CA
Free
www.weho.org, (323) 848-6503