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
Friday, October 26, 2007
Friday, October 19, 2007
LAaLALand Events List::: What to do in LA?
There's lots of stuff to do this weekend!
ENjoy,
LAaLA
LAaLALand Events List
Saturday, October 20th
MCW Miracle Mile Art Walk
More than 40 art galleries will participate in the newly formatted “Miracle Mile Art Walk” to be held on the third Saturday of each month in the Miracle Mile area of Los Angeles. The Holly Trolley shuttle, sponsored by the Office of 4th District Los Angeles City Councilman Tom LaBonge, will make a continuous loop stopping at participating galleries.
12pm-5pm
Miracle Mile
Los Angeles, CA
www.midcitywest.org
Closing Night of the Photo Essay Show “Tenacity” by Harris Hartsfield
Critically acclaimed actress CCH Pounder and her husband Boubacar Kone have a fabulous museum of contemporary African art, a rare achievement in African continuity from the private sector. The PounderKone Artspace provides a creative conduit between continents and cultures.
FREE with RSVP
4pm Artist Talk
5-7pm Cuisine tasting by Chefs Frank Roman & Trevor Cook
RSVP @ (323) 913-2247
Pounder Kone Art Space
3407 Glendale Boulevard
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039
http://www.cchpkas.com/cch.htm
Kids Day L.A.
A free family festival dedicated to the children of Los Angeles that mixes fun attractions with practical advice and resources for parents and other caregivers. There will be sports clinics, entertainment featuring children, arts and crafts, a wall climbing apparatus, food booths, and more.
FREE
10am-5pm
Exposition Park Intergenerational Community Center
3980 S. Menlo Ave.
Los Angeles
1-888-LA PARKS (527-2757)
www.laparks.org
"Immigrant Punk" Group Exhibition
The exhibition, whose title was inspired by a song by the punk group Gogol Bordello, is homage to a particular facet of the immigrant experience. Participating artists include Bask, John Casey, Ken Garduno, Douglas Alvarez, Martina Secondo Russo, Nicoz Balboa, Andre Firmiano, Pogo, Nina Nichols, Angela Penaredondo, Claudio Parentela, Sam Saghatelian, Glynnis Reed, Jasko and Hagop Belian.
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 20th from 7:00 – 10:30pm
Exhibit thru: October 20, 2007 - November 10, 2007
Black Maria Gallery: Atwater Village
3137 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 660-9393
www.blackmariagallery.com
This 7th Annual festival is held by Theatre of Hope's 'Youth Spirit' division, providing a free day-long opportunity for kids and their families to experience hands-on arts workshops and family entertainment to promote cross-cultural understanding and a love of the arts. Arts activities will include Dia de los Muertos Puppets; Quilting; Mexican Tin Art; Tibetan Peace Flags; Drawing Boats, Planes, Trains & Things; Middle Eastern Chamsas; Creating Book Marks and a Free Book Giveaway; Poetry with a Purpose; Music; Dance and more!
FREE
10am-4pm
Noho Arts District
11430 Chandler Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 782-0470
www.thaw.org
ALL WEEKEND
The 2007 Calabasas Pumpkin Festival
Zoom Go-Karts & Other Low Cost Rides & Games, Plenty of Delicious Food, Plus A Beer Garden, Cars From The Movies & TV (Saturday only), Classic Car Show (Sunday only), Craft Marketplace, Free Live Stage Shows, Free Shuttling Available Along Lost Hills Rd.
Saturday, October 20th, 10am - 5pm
Sunday, October 21st, 10am - 5pm
Free Admission & Parking
http://www.calabasaspumpkinfestival.com/
Street Fair Along Lost Hills Rd.
Games & Rides at Juan Bautista De Anza Park
3701 Lost Hills Rd.
Calabasas, California
Event Entrance & Parking at Lost Hills Rd. & Agoura Rd.
101 Freeway - Exit Lost Hills Rd. in Calabasas
ONGOING…
PLEASE TAKE A NUMBER
New York City welfare recipients have broken into their local welfare office after hours and created their own system, "Well Faire." As they let go, all rules are off, and these citizens really tell what fare they would pay to be well. PLEASE TAKE A NUMBER is a collection of characters standing at the crossroads of passivity and leadership. Find out what it means to fight for survival and individuality when you are told to PLEASE TAKE A NUMBER!
Experience an authentic piece of New York City on the left coast! This highly acclaimed show is written and performed by Nia Orms & directed by Oz Scott and IS BACK FOR 5 WEEKS ONLY!!!
GET TICKETS AT: WWW.GOLDSTAREVENTS.COM
MORE INFO AT: WWW.NIAORMS.COM
New Images of Identity
The Armory is presenting recent explorations of racial identity in work by multicultural artists as part of the SKIN/Art & Ideas Festival. A growing number of artists of color have more than one cultural heritage, either ancestors from different parts of the world or even forbears who were Caucasian. As a result, their self-expression through art has become more complex. The images explore the idea of race from more than one culture, using not only personal experiences, but also the connections to larger social and political issues to investigate their diverse ethnic backgrounds. The artists included in the exhibition are Layla Ali, Iona Rozeal Brown, Enrique Chagoya, Dihn Q. Le, Yoshua Okon, Lezley Saar, John Trevino, and Kara Walker.
FREE
Thru October 31st
Armory Center for the Arts
145 N. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 793-8171
www.artideasfestival.org
”Incognegro”
"Incognegro" includes multimedia photographs, paintings, and sculptures that appropriate and represent historic minstrel images and critiques race issues that are apparent through blackface performance. The show features 14 new works by Greenfield made over the past four years that have not been previously exhibited in Los Angeles that flirt with the line between racism and political correctness. The exhibition includes lenticular prints juxtaposing minstrel portraits, paintings featuring iconic accoutrements from vintage minstrel "how to" guides, photo portraits of contemporary blackface performers, and a series of motorized outdoor sculptures that literally inflate the artist's distinctive forms of provocation. Mark Steven Greenfield studied at Otis Art Institute, received his B.A. from California State University, Long Beach and his MFA from California State University, Los Angeles. From 1993 to 2002, he was the Director and Curator of the Watts Towers Arts Center. He led the 1998 U.S. delegation to the World Cup Cultural Festival and was a 2002 Getty Visiting Scholar. Mark continues to have an active life as a visual artist, exhibiting throughout the United States and abroad.
Currently, he teaches drawing, design, and art history at Los Angeles City College and is Director of the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery for the Department of Cultural Affairs.
FREE
Monday-Friday, 11am-5:30pm
18th Street Arts Center
1639 18th Street
Santa Monica ,CA 90404
(310) 453-3711
www.18thstreet.org
Blacks In and Out of the Box
This exhibition celebrates historic photography and showcases cutting edge photographic explorations by artists through an African American lens. It illuminates the importance of California as a space and place that has permitted getting out of the box. The show features unique early photographs from the Steve Turner collection, as well as contemporary images from photographic artists and videographers living or trained in California.
FREE
Thru December 30, 2007
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
California African American Museum
600 State Dr., Exposition Park
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 744-7432
www.caamuseum.org
Friday, October 12, 2007
LAaLALand Events List::::Taste New York, Soul Food & the Caribbean!!!!
I must say after a year and a half in LA, I get really excited about chances to explore different cultures in our grand city. This weekend's event offerings include a great show about a variety of New Yorkers, amazing performers and Soul Food vendors taking over the Crenshaw district AND an authentic Caribbean Carnival! Between the catfish and curry, you'll be stuffed!
ENjoy,
LAaLA
LAaLA’s LAaLALand PICK OF THE WEEK::::
PLEASE TAKE A NUMBER
New York City welfare recipients have broken into their local welfare office after hours and created their own system, "Well Faire." As they let go, all rules are off, and these citizens really tell what fare they would pay to be well. PLEASE TAKE A NUMBER is a collection of characters standing at the crossroads of passivity and leadership. Find out what it means to fight for survival and individuality when you are told to PLEASE TAKE A NUMBER!
Experience an authentic piece of New York City on the left coast! This highly acclaimed show is written and performed by Nia Orms & directed by Oz Scott and IS BACK FOR 5 WEEKS ONLY!!!
GET TICKETS AT: WWW.GOLDSTAREVENTS.COM
MORE INFO AT: WWW.NIAORMS.COM
Friday, October 12th
Indigenous Day
Indigenous Day celebrates the influences of the people who were here when Christopher Columbus arrived and the multicultural, multiethnic society that evolved. The day includes a pow wow, a healing ceremony, informative and interactive workshops, and a market.
Free
Audubon Center at Debs Park
4700 N. Griffin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
626-831-7970
Pasadena Art Night
Pasadena's cultural institutions open their doors for FREE during ArtNight Pasadena, offering the public a rich sampling of quality art, artifacts and music within the city. There’s also a free shuttle service to help visitors get around.
6-10pm
Free
Various locations
Pasadena, CA
626-744-7887
www.ArtNightPasadena.org
Temple Dance Traditions of Manipur
The historical, religious and technical aspects of ancient dance traditions of Manipur in Northeast India are presented in this exciting performance choreographed and narrated by Darshana Jhaveri, the youngest of the four Jhaveri sisters, whose names have become synonymous with Manipuri dancing.
6:30-8pm
Free
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA
(626) 449-6840
11th Annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival
LALIFF presents feature films, documentaries, shorts and special side bar screenings from the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal. The films presented at the festival showcase a wide variety of themes by Latino filmmakers, producers, writers and actors, as well as movies that depict Latino culture. It is a competitive festival with prizes and a venue where filmmakers come together with buyers and distributors.
thru 10/14/07
$10.00
Arclight Cinemas
6360 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.latinofilm.org/
Saturday, October 13th
2nd Annual Taste of Soul Festival
Over 50,000 people will descend on Crenshaw Blvd for this annual food and music festival featuring Angie Stone, Rashaan Patterson, Gary Taylor, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Leon Ware, and the Polyester Players. This "Ultimate Family Affair” includes live music stages, 150 vendor booths, a live "Cooking Demonstration" stage, and health awareness, kids safety & career recruitment pavilions.
10am-6pm
Free
Crenshaw Blvd between Martin Luther King Blvd To Rodeo
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.v100music.com/Article.asp?id=395945&spid=
Pomona Art Walk
The Downtown Pomona Arts Colony has an art walk every second Saturday of the month that brings big crowds to stroll the streets. Over a dozen galleries host receptions and open houses to showcase their latest exhibits and artists. Enjoy music, food, wine, and art into the evening.
5pm-1am
Free
Garey Park, between 2nd & 3rd,
Downtown Pomona, CA
www.metropomona.com
Sunday, October 14th
Caricabela Los Angeles Carnival and Parade
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, this vibrant Caribbean cultural heritage event brings music, costumes, movement, and pageantry in a carnival setting. Get the rare taste of authentic curry chicken, goat and roatee at this great carnival.
11am-7pm
Free
Westchester Recreation Center
7000 Manchester Ave. & Lincoln
Westchester, CA
www.losangelescarnival.com
Annual Autumn Sea Fair
Celebrate the bounty of the sea with games, beach Olympics, live music, marine-related exhibits, a fireboat display, arts and crafts, and more. There will also be sand sculptures, a chance to hunt for buried treasure, pirates, and a Queen of the Sea contest. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic.
10am–4:30pm
Free
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 M. White Dr.
San Pedro, CA
1- 888-LA PARKS (527-2757)
www.laparks.org
Paws & Pals Pet Festival
This outdoor festival promotes pet adoption and humane treatment of our furry friends. Local animal humane societies, shelters, pet stores, and other advocates will run information. There will be vending booths and entertainment for all ages.
11am-1m
Free
Burbank Town Center
San Fernando Rd. next to IKEA
Burbank, CA
www.burbanktowncenter.com
Junta Hispana Celebration
This is a family-oriented Hispanic Heritage Month celebration of the cultures, traditions, heritage, food, dance, music, art, customs, and people of 20 Spanish-speaking countries, primarily Central and South America. The uniqueness and beauty of each nation is highlighted through a variety of activities that focus on honor, family, and pride.
12-6pm
Free
Lincoln Park
3501 Valley Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
1- 888-LA PARKS (527-2757)
www.laparks.org
ENjoy,
LAaLA
LAaLA’s LAaLALand PICK OF THE WEEK::::
PLEASE TAKE A NUMBER
New York City welfare recipients have broken into their local welfare office after hours and created their own system, "Well Faire." As they let go, all rules are off, and these citizens really tell what fare they would pay to be well. PLEASE TAKE A NUMBER is a collection of characters standing at the crossroads of passivity and leadership. Find out what it means to fight for survival and individuality when you are told to PLEASE TAKE A NUMBER!
Experience an authentic piece of New York City on the left coast! This highly acclaimed show is written and performed by Nia Orms & directed by Oz Scott and IS BACK FOR 5 WEEKS ONLY!!!
GET TICKETS AT: WWW.GOLDSTAREVENTS.COM
MORE INFO AT: WWW.NIAORMS.COM
Friday, October 12th
Indigenous Day
Indigenous Day celebrates the influences of the people who were here when Christopher Columbus arrived and the multicultural, multiethnic society that evolved. The day includes a pow wow, a healing ceremony, informative and interactive workshops, and a market.
Free
Audubon Center at Debs Park
4700 N. Griffin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
626-831-7970
Pasadena Art Night
Pasadena's cultural institutions open their doors for FREE during ArtNight Pasadena, offering the public a rich sampling of quality art, artifacts and music within the city. There’s also a free shuttle service to help visitors get around.
6-10pm
Free
Various locations
Pasadena, CA
626-744-7887
www.ArtNightPasadena.org
Temple Dance Traditions of Manipur
The historical, religious and technical aspects of ancient dance traditions of Manipur in Northeast India are presented in this exciting performance choreographed and narrated by Darshana Jhaveri, the youngest of the four Jhaveri sisters, whose names have become synonymous with Manipuri dancing.
6:30-8pm
Free
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA
(626) 449-6840
11th Annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival
LALIFF presents feature films, documentaries, shorts and special side bar screenings from the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal. The films presented at the festival showcase a wide variety of themes by Latino filmmakers, producers, writers and actors, as well as movies that depict Latino culture. It is a competitive festival with prizes and a venue where filmmakers come together with buyers and distributors.
thru 10/14/07
$10.00
Arclight Cinemas
6360 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.latinofilm.org/
Saturday, October 13th
2nd Annual Taste of Soul Festival
Over 50,000 people will descend on Crenshaw Blvd for this annual food and music festival featuring Angie Stone, Rashaan Patterson, Gary Taylor, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Leon Ware, and the Polyester Players. This "Ultimate Family Affair” includes live music stages, 150 vendor booths, a live "Cooking Demonstration" stage, and health awareness, kids safety & career recruitment pavilions.
10am-6pm
Free
Crenshaw Blvd between Martin Luther King Blvd To Rodeo
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.v100music.com/Article.asp?id=395945&spid=
Pomona Art Walk
The Downtown Pomona Arts Colony has an art walk every second Saturday of the month that brings big crowds to stroll the streets. Over a dozen galleries host receptions and open houses to showcase their latest exhibits and artists. Enjoy music, food, wine, and art into the evening.
5pm-1am
Free
Garey Park, between 2nd & 3rd,
Downtown Pomona, CA
www.metropomona.com
Sunday, October 14th
Caricabela Los Angeles Carnival and Parade
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, this vibrant Caribbean cultural heritage event brings music, costumes, movement, and pageantry in a carnival setting. Get the rare taste of authentic curry chicken, goat and roatee at this great carnival.
11am-7pm
Free
Westchester Recreation Center
7000 Manchester Ave. & Lincoln
Westchester, CA
www.losangelescarnival.com
Annual Autumn Sea Fair
Celebrate the bounty of the sea with games, beach Olympics, live music, marine-related exhibits, a fireboat display, arts and crafts, and more. There will also be sand sculptures, a chance to hunt for buried treasure, pirates, and a Queen of the Sea contest. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic.
10am–4:30pm
Free
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 M. White Dr.
San Pedro, CA
1- 888-LA PARKS (527-2757)
www.laparks.org
Paws & Pals Pet Festival
This outdoor festival promotes pet adoption and humane treatment of our furry friends. Local animal humane societies, shelters, pet stores, and other advocates will run information. There will be vending booths and entertainment for all ages.
11am-1m
Free
Burbank Town Center
San Fernando Rd. next to IKEA
Burbank, CA
www.burbanktowncenter.com
Junta Hispana Celebration
This is a family-oriented Hispanic Heritage Month celebration of the cultures, traditions, heritage, food, dance, music, art, customs, and people of 20 Spanish-speaking countries, primarily Central and South America. The uniqueness and beauty of each nation is highlighted through a variety of activities that focus on honor, family, and pride.
12-6pm
Free
Lincoln Park
3501 Valley Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
1- 888-LA PARKS (527-2757)
www.laparks.org
Friday, October 5, 2007
LAaLALand Events List::::October Fests!!!!
I thought last week was full of events but this weekend gets the prize!
EnJoy,
LAaLA
Friday, Oct. 5th
Book Signing & Discussion
Ann Haley Brown will discuss the phenomenon that was and is "Roots" by her uncle Alex Haley.
Free
7:00pm
Eso Won Books
4331 Degnan Boulevard
Los Angeles
323.290.1048
www.esowon.booksense.com
ALL WEEKEND
The Brewery Art Walk
Twice a year there’s an open studio weekend at the world’s largest art colony. Each artwalk, over 100 resident artists participate. During this event, you will have the opportunity to see new works, discover new favorites, and talk with the artists and purchase.
Free admission and parking
11am-6pm
Brewery Art Association
2100 North Main Street
Avenue 20
Los Angeles
TarFest
For four days and nights in the fall, the annual TarFest transforms the historic Miracle Mile corridor into a community open house. The staging of TarFest is accomplished with the collaborative spirit and efforts of local merchants, cultural institutions, and residents from the area. The Miracle Mile’s theatres, galleries, museums, and outdoor spaces are filled with quality independent films, emerging musical performers, and visual artists.
Free
La Brea Tar Pits and Miracle Mile Corridor, Los Angeles
323.964.7100
www.tarfest.com
FAIF International Film Festival
Meet filmmakers from around the world as they present their films on the big screen for your enjoyment. Ten days of over 150 fantastic independent films in all genres. Where else but right in the heart of Hollywood where it all began, the sights, the stars, and the excitement of the motion picture industry! Sponsored by the Foundation for the Advancement of Independent Films.
$11
2–11:30pm
Mann’s Chinese Theaters,
6801 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles
323-410-0464
www.magicalfilmfest.com
Santa Clarita Street Art Festival
Where the chalk meets the road! Bring the family to this free outdoor festival featuring live music, arts and crafts, and the fine art of street painting. With two stages, this two-day block party will keep you dancing in the streets.
Free
Saturday 10am-10pm
Sunday 10am-5pm.
Old Town Newhall
Santa Clarita
661-286-4018
www.streetartfest.com
Los Angeles Lithuanian Fair
This event features Lithuanian arts and crafts, folk dancing and singing, traditional food and drinks, and special activities for children. Learn the fine art of egg dyeing taught by our own “eggsperts.” Everyone is welcome.
$8 Adults, $6 Seniors, Children under 12 are Free
Saturday 11am-5pm
Sunday 11:30am-5pm
2718 Saint George St.
Los Angeles
818-701-7977
www.lithuanianfair.com
Saturday, October 6th
Noho Arts Festival
Enjoy the North Hollywood Arts District’s annual street festival that includes performances on the mainstage, an all day theatre festival, plenty of activities for kids, access to visual arts galleries, and discounts at local shops and restaurants.
Free
Lankershim Blvd @ Magnolia
North Hollywood
11am-10pm
http://www.nohoartsdistrict.com/nohoscene/nohoscenenew.asp
The California African American Museum presents ”Accessing the Music Industry”
CAAM hosts the final event celebrating the landmark exhibition, “Wattstax: I Am Somebody!” Music professionals, producer and songwriter James “Big Jim” Wright; Stax/Concord Music Group Catalog Manager, Jeffrey Spector; Music Marketing Professor and Founder of Moondo Records, Juan Carlos Quintero; and producer and journalist, Alfredo Cruz as moderator, discuss current trends in the industry. Themes include the art of promotion, demo solicitation and negotiating contracts, concluding with a Q&A session. This discussion is geared towards music students, emerging professional musicians, music journalists and enthusiasts to learn more of the industry culture and how to make your entry.
FREE
11am Pre-event reception
12-2pm Discussion
California African American Museum
600 State Drive
Exposition Park
Los Angeles
Parking at 39thand Figueroa, $6 per vehicle
www.caamuseum.org
Southeast Asia Day
The Aquarium of the Pacific will celebrate its second Southeast Asia Day. The day’s program will include components from Cambodian, Thai, and Vietnamese
cultures. Guests will enjoy live performances, including music, dance, and cultural craft demonstrations.
Free with Aquarium Admission
9am-5pm
Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach,
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach
562-591-3100,
www.aquariumofpacific.org
Granada Hills Street Faire
The event will feature a live stage with continuous entertainment, food booths, business and non-profit booths, roving entertainment, activities for children.
10am-5pm
Chatsworth St., Between Encino & Zelzah Ave.
Free
877-233-5753
www.granadachamber.com
Sunday, Oct 7th
Book Signing & Discussion
Frank Godden will discuss his work with Dr. George Washington Carver.
Free
3:00pm
Eso Won Books
4331 Degnan Boulevard
Los Angeles
NFO: (323) 290-1048
www.esowon.booksense.com
6th Annual Taste of Folk & Bluegrass Festival
A free folk music, dance, and storytelling festival held in conjunction with the Taste of Encino street fair. Over 150 food booths covering four blocks on Ventura Boulevard feature ethnic foods, health foods, and children's cuisine.
Free
10am-5pm
Encino Park on Ventura Boulevard
Encino
818-817-7756
www.ctmsfolkmusic.org
Taste of Encino
This free folk music festival features over 150 food booths covering four blocks on Ventura Boulevard. The event also includes ethnic foods, health foods, and children's cuisine.
Free
10am-5pm
Ventura Blvd., between Balboa Blvd. and Amestoy
Encino
818-879-4711
www.encinochamber.org
5th Los Angeles Hispanic Heritage Festival
A celebration of the rich cultural diversity of Latin America and Spain with the presentation of folkloric groups, performers, artisans, painters, and raffles.
Free
11am-6pm
MacArthur Park
Wilshire Blvd & 7th St.
Los Angeles
Free
310-695-6357
www.cervantescenter.org
Unity Fest 2007
This annual cultural festival celebrates the prominent cultural groups in Glendale. The event includes Latin American, Middle Eastern, Asian, European, Native American, and Pan African Villages, each selling traditional foods and goods; also, cultural performances and demonstrations of traditional arts and crafts.
Free
11am-5pm
Verdugo Park
1621 Cañada Blvd
Glendale
818-548-2780
www.ci.glendale.ca.us
West Hills Fall Fest
Enjoy live entertainment, taste a variety of international dishes, and meet local businesses as they showcase their services. The festival also includes games, information booths, and more.
Free
11am-6pm
West Hills Center
Saticoy and Woodlake
West Hills
818-884-4222
www.cpwhcamber.org
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