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One of my favorite cities, Pasadena, is having its famed Art Weekend! Enjoy the many wonderful options this weekend.
Ciao,
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ALL WEEKEND:::MARCH 14-16

PASADENA ART WEEKEND
Enjoy this semi-annual event with more than 20 free cultural activities over 3 days. Next time you can catch this event is in October.
FREE!
http://www.pasadenaartweekend.com

Friday, March 14th
ArtNight Pasadena
Experience art, artifacts and music with free shuttle service from institution to institution, including the Armory Center for the Arts, Art Center College of Design -- Hillside, Boston Court Performing Arts Center, Norton Simon Museum, One Colorado, Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena City College, Pasadena Jazz Institute, Pasadena Public Library -- Central Library, Pasadena Museum of California Art, Pasadena Museum of History, Pasadena Symphony.
6pm-10pm
@ Civic Auditorium and the Shumei Arts Council

Urban Expeditions Pasadena ARTRide
Join the C.I.C.L.E. organization for a guided bicycle tour of Pasadena and its fantastic cultural institutions. Peruse Pasadena's large collection of art galleries and museums while absorbing live performances by local musicians and musical groups. This event is in conjunction with ARTNight Pasadena.
It’s a unique way to view exhibits and listen to music at each stop. The pace of the ride is relaxed and easy, and beginning cyclists are welcome. The ride is lead by experienced cyclists, and includes a sweep rider to ensure the group stays together.
Urban Expeditions is a monthly ride series of community-focused bicycle rides aimed at getting people out of their cars and onto their bikes for a cleaner, greener city and is sponsored in part by REI.
Meet at 6pm as the ride departs at 6:30pm Sharp.
FREE!
One Colorado
48 Hugus Alley
Pasadena, CA
http://www.BikeNow.org


Saturday, March 15th
ArtTalk
Observe a cross-section of artists in the spoken disciplines featuring cutting-edge word, performance and theater artists in this first-ever presentation of the living word in the Playhouse District. Genres include hip hop poetry, storytelling, recitations, poetry readings, theatre, and film.
11am-5pm
@ The Boston Court Performing Arts Center.

Sunday, March 16th
Pasadena Art + Design Open Market
Walk Old Pasadena's most popular fine arts market while finding innovative pieces by emerging artists, illustrators, ceramicists, and the next generation of environmental and industrial designers experimenting with different media. The work is by students, faculty and alumni from Art Center College of Design and Pasadena City College and all proceeds benefit 100% the artists and students directly.
10am-5pm
@ the alleys and Courtyard at One Colorado.


SATURDAY, March 15th

Toastmasters @ Agape
Learn how to listen effectively, think on your feet and speak confidently while acquiring invaluable leadership skills.
8:30am-10am
Agape Spiritual Center
5700 Buckingham Parkway
Culver City, CA 90230
http://agape.freetoasthost.info

Conversations@CAAM with Kareem Abdul Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, most notably known as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer will explore the many aspects of his life, including his illustrious second career as a best-selling author, scholar and documentary filmmaker during this live interview.A scholar and historian, Abdul-Jabbar has combined his passions—basketball, history and jazz—in a book and multimedia project entitled “On the Shoulders of Giants: An Audio & Musical Journey Through the Harlem Renaissance.” Signed copies will be available for purchase after the public forum.
FREE
1pm
California African American Museum
600 State Dr.
Exposition Park
Los Angeles, CA 90037

French Wine & Cheese At Cultural Interiors
Learn "un peu" French and preview our selection of wine and cheese accessories for your next fabulous soiree.
FREE
4-7pm
Cultural Interiors
4444 West Slauson Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90043

Artist's Meeting Place @ jFERRARI Gallery
Check out the opening of over 37 visual & performing artists exhibiting in this provocative art show featuring the body. Live music, wine, cheese, pancake juggling & new people!
6-10pm
FREE
jFERRARI Gallery
3015 Glendale Blvd
Atwater Village, CA 90039

MENUDO Cook-Off Street Fair
Expand your palate with the traditional Mexican aromatic blend soup made of beef tripe, hominy and chili that is stewed for hours with garlic and other spices. It is typically eaten after a night out and widely proclaimed to cure hangovers.
35,000 annual attendees enjoy different type of foods and taste a bowls of Hot & Spicy Menudo or buy a canned Menudo, have free health screenings, get free gifts, enjoy carnival rides & games, etc.
12:05pm-10pm
Wilshire Blvd. & Alvarado St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
http://www.hispaniceventsmarketing.com


SUNDAY, March 16

Women's Family Festival
Celebrate International Women's Month with a day filled with art workshops for all ages, poetry, music and dance performances!1-5pm
Free with museum admission
Museum admission prices: $7.50 General; $5.00 Students (w/ID) and Seniors (65+); Free children under 12
Museum of Latin America
628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802