Hi LAaLALanders,This weekend there are tons of Earth Day festivals including Ziggy Marley and Juliette Lewis performing at th Santa Monica Pier; green drink tastings; a Mermaid festival; the LA Grilled Cheese Invitational; Afro-Mexican films screening; build a low-rider workshop; and a Nike photo exhibit!
Enjoy,
LAaLA
Friday, April 18th
Northeast L.A. Critical Mass
Join the Critical Mass outdoor bike ride in Highland Park. All you need are your bike and helmet. Meet the group at 6:30pm and leave at 7pm.
6:30pm
Free
Ave. 57 Gold Line Metro Station
151 N. Ave. 57
Highland Park, CA 90042
http://bikeboom.com/webcalendar/month.php
Saturday, April 19th
HAPPY EARTH DAY:::
2007 South L.A. Earth Fest
Comedian Rodney Perry hosts this massive event includes screenings of former Vice President and presidential candidate Al Gore’s critically acclaimed environmental documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” and Spike Lee’s phenomenal Katrina Hurricane documentary, “When the Levies Broke” in Baldwin Hills Park. There will be food, fun, comedy, gospel and jazz music.
Also, California Greenworks, along with ARC International and 1-800-GOT-JUNK, provide a free electronic waste (e-waste) pavilion to collect consumer electronic equipment near the end of their “useful life.” Bring items like computer monitors, televisions, personal computers, printers, copiers, scanners, toner cartridges, fax machines, PDAs, power supplies, main frame units, networking equipment, mother board systems, VCR and DVD players, home entertainment systems and landline and cellular phones to help to reduce e-waste in our community and divert e-waste from our landfills. Learn some urban gardening tips possibly even win a free tree.
10am-6pm
Free
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
3650 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
www.SouthLAEarthDay.org.
http://www.californiagreenworks.org/
Vroman's Earth Day Celebration
Experience this Pasadena bookstore from an ecological perspective with book lovers and tree huggers. Explore green goods, enjoy live music, lectures and even see an earthy fashion show. The day ends with the Critical Mass organization even has a discussion about their work right before an en masse bike ride departing from the Vroman's parking lot.
Northeast L.A. Critical Mass
Join the Critical Mass outdoor bike ride in Highland Park. All you need are your bike and helmet. Meet the group at 6:30pm and leave at 7pm.
6:30pm
Free
Ave. 57 Gold Line Metro Station
151 N. Ave. 57
Highland Park, CA 90042
http://bikeboom.com/webcalendar/month.php
Saturday, April 19th
HAPPY EARTH DAY:::
2007 South L.A. Earth Fest
Comedian Rodney Perry hosts this massive event includes screenings of former Vice President and presidential candidate Al Gore’s critically acclaimed environmental documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” and Spike Lee’s phenomenal Katrina Hurricane documentary, “When the Levies Broke” in Baldwin Hills Park. There will be food, fun, comedy, gospel and jazz music.
Also, California Greenworks, along with ARC International and 1-800-GOT-JUNK, provide a free electronic waste (e-waste) pavilion to collect consumer electronic equipment near the end of their “useful life.” Bring items like computer monitors, televisions, personal computers, printers, copiers, scanners, toner cartridges, fax machines, PDAs, power supplies, main frame units, networking equipment, mother board systems, VCR and DVD players, home entertainment systems and landline and cellular phones to help to reduce e-waste in our community and divert e-waste from our landfills. Learn some urban gardening tips possibly even win a free tree.
10am-6pm
Free
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
3650 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
www.SouthLAEarthDay.org.
http://www.californiagreenworks.org/
Vroman's Earth Day Celebration
Experience this Pasadena bookstore from an ecological perspective with book lovers and tree huggers. Explore green goods, enjoy live music, lectures and even see an earthy fashion show. The day ends with the Critical Mass organization even has a discussion about their work right before an en masse bike ride departing from the Vroman's parking lot.
11am-4pm
Free
Vroman's Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101
626.449.5320
http://www.vromansbookstore.com/
Hermosa Beach - A Path for Peace
Just north of the Hermosa Beach pier accomplished labyrinth builder Annemarie Rawlinson is creating a huge heart-shaped maze on the sand. When finished, people can make their way through. What a great idea!
1-3:30pm
Free
Hermosa Beach
1176 Hermosa Ave.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
http://apathforpeace.blogspot.com/
Earth Night
Celebrate Earth Night with eco-conscious lushes at LA Green Drinks. Get tipsy guiltlessly with organic wine, beer and grub, all while enjoying guest speaker Green LA’s Director Jonathan Parfrey and DJs on the wheels of steel. Who would’ve thunk?!
Free
Vroman's Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101
626.449.5320
http://www.vromansbookstore.com/
Hermosa Beach - A Path for Peace
Just north of the Hermosa Beach pier accomplished labyrinth builder Annemarie Rawlinson is creating a huge heart-shaped maze on the sand. When finished, people can make their way through. What a great idea!
1-3:30pm
Free
Hermosa Beach
1176 Hermosa Ave.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
http://apathforpeace.blogspot.com/
Earth Night
Celebrate Earth Night with eco-conscious lushes at LA Green Drinks. Get tipsy guiltlessly with organic wine, beer and grub, all while enjoying guest speaker Green LA’s Director Jonathan Parfrey and DJs on the wheels of steel. Who would’ve thunk?!
7pm-12am
$10
1200 S. Hope St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
http://www.greendrinks.org/
Earth Day Fair
Celebrate Earth Day with a morning beach cleanup, family activities, guided walks to the nearby Salinas de San Pedro salt marsh, eco-friendly entertainment including environmental groups and government agencies.
8am-4pm
Free
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M. White Dr.
San Pedro, CA
1.888.LA PARKS (527.2757)
www.laparks.org
OTHER SATURDAY STUFF:::
$10
1200 S. Hope St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
http://www.greendrinks.org/
Earth Day Fair
Celebrate Earth Day with a morning beach cleanup, family activities, guided walks to the nearby Salinas de San Pedro salt marsh, eco-friendly entertainment including environmental groups and government agencies.
8am-4pm
Free
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M. White Dr.
San Pedro, CA
1.888.LA PARKS (527.2757)
www.laparks.org
OTHER SATURDAY STUFF:::
Telling Your Own Story
This workshop on migrant stories helps participants share their own. Join Storyteller Barbara H. Clark’s workshop on creating good oral histories as she performs one of her own. Bring your own migration story to share. This event is geared towards adults and high school students. Call for reservations.
1-3pm
Free
The California African American Museum
Exposition Park
600 State Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
213.744.7432
http://www.caamuseum.org/
L.A. Grilled Cheese Invitational
Burning Man devotees created this event for local cheese and bread lovers. The competition includes opportunities for novice chefs to create scrumptious grilled cheese sandwiches for the crown trophy. Attendees will also do taste and judge. Get full on a childhood favorite!
5-9:30pm
Free
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323.913.4688
http://www.grilledcheeseinvitational.com/index.html
Splash! A Celebration of Mermaids and the Sea Festival
Check out this grand art, mermaids, and the environmental festival! Activities include a parade, art workshops, water-science attractions including sea creature touch tanks, food/vendor booths and more! This event is in coordination with the "Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and Its Diasporas" exhibition at the Fowler Museum at UCLA and features performances by dance sensation Viver Brasil and Congo-inspired Balobi. All day art workshops creating exquisite mermaid crowns of shells, paper flowers, beautiful hand mirrors, and noisy rain sticks… Heal the Bay provides water-science attractions including touch tanks brimming with sea stars, crabs, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers, and a walkthrough “kelp forest.”
Schedule::: 11:30am-3:30pm
11:30am-12:30pm Costume procession – embody your inner mermaids, fish, and other sea creatures for the parade with cash prizes for Mermaid King and Queen, Wettest, Most Reptilian, Sexiest and Most Musical.
12:30–1:15 pm Afro-Brazilian Music & Dance with Viver Brasil Dance Company
1:15–1:30 pm Announcement of parade winners
1:30–2pm Mesmera the Snake Charmer
2–3 pm Congolese Music & Dance with Balobi Bandeko
2 & 3 pm Exhibition tours of Mami Wata
Free
Fowler Museum at UCLA
UCLA North Campus
Free
Fowler Museum at UCLA
UCLA North Campus
Los Angeles, CA 90095-4361
http://www.fowler.ucla.edu/
How To Build A Lowrider: FROM ESSENTIAL TO EXTREME
Petersen Automotive Museum presents this rare workshop celebrating the brilliant lowrider craftsmanship in partnership with their La Vida Lowrider: Cruising the City of Angels exhibit. Check out the custom paint, muraling, glass and metal etching, hydraulics and more, and learn more about the creative process of customizing a lowrider. Technical Editor of Lowrider Magazine Saul Vargas moderates a panel featuring award-winning artists like Ted Wells, Fonzy, Doc, Bob Mercado, Albert De Alba and Hernan D’Aloia. Right after the symposium, experience a LIVE lowrider hopping demonstration. Local lowrider car clubs will be on hand as they cruise to the Museum for a public display and gathering.
11am-2pm
Adults $10 each, $5 seniors and students, $3 children ages 5-12, free under 5
Petersen Automotive Museum
The Grand Salon located on the 2nd floor
6060 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
www.petersen.org/default.cfm?DocID=902&CalendarID=635
New Zumba Class
Try out the Zumba workout trend in a rare free Saturday class with new teacher, Shawnee. Burn fat and calories in this fun course
11am-12pm
Free
Heartbeat House
3141 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
www.heartbeathouse.com
Lincoln Heights ArtFest
Check out this family visual arts festival with live artists painting and exhibiting their work including fine art, graffiti art, and children's art. Also enjoy food and music.
10am-5pm
Free
Lincoln Park
3501 Valley Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
818.246.0184
Sunday, April 20th
Forgotten Legacy: The Afro-Mexican Story On Film – Back By Popular Demand!
This is a rare screening of the documentary films La Raiz Olvidada/The Forgotten Root and La Tercera Raiz/The Third Root focusing on the hidden African Diaspora in Mexico. The screening is in coordination with The African Presence In México: From Yanga To The Present fabulous exhibit at CAAM until June 1st, heading on an international tour afterwards. Film Director Rafael Rebollar shows us how the African presence has been integral to Mexican history and culture.
Noon-2pm
Free
The California African American Museum
Exposition Park
600 State Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
213.744.7432
http://www.caamuseum.org/
Green Apple Festival
Experience this unique Earth Day festival at the Santa Monica Pier. Check out Ziggy Marley, Taj Mahal, Juliette Lewis and the Licks, and the School of Rock Hollywood Allstars. This is one of eight festivals in 8 cities across the country.
Free
Noon
Santa Monica Pier
380 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
http://www.greenapplemusicfestival.com/
Lovin' My Curves Fashion Show
This plus size fashion show features the hottest styles and designers for the "Curvy" girl. It's hosted by "Plus Size Diva" Ms. Wendy Alexander of Simply Couture with clothes specializing in the size 10-30 set.
4pm
Free
Crown Plaza Hotel LAX
www.worldofcurves.com
Newspaper Bunraku Workshop
Be spontaneous while learning the Bunraku-inspired puppet technique is less than one hour! This simple puppet workshop uses basic supplies like newspaper and duct tape under the guidance of Sean T. Cawelti and the Rogue Artists Ensemble. Bring some duct tape, music and be prepared to put your puppet on its feet and perform. Creativity fostered in groups of 3.
2pm
Free for LAGOP members, $5 for non-members
International Puppetry Museum
1062 N. Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
http://www.copa-puppets.org/
8th Annual Spring Festival at the Village at Sherman Oaks
This fun-filled family festival includes vendors showcasing diverse handmade creations, 2 stages of live music, an international food pavilion, games, rides, and a petting zoo for kids.
10am-6pm
Free
Ventura Blvd. between Van Nuys and Kester
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
www.villageatshermanoaks.com
Pathways: Plays and Music from Emerging Native American Artists
The Autry’s Young Native Voices Theater Education Project and the Composer Apprentice National Outreach Endeavor (CANOE) of the First Nations Composers Initiative sponsor this event featuring the rich tradition with contemporary stories and sounds told thru indigenous youth.
2-4pm
Free
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Reservations requested: 323.667.2000 ext. 354
ALL WEEKEND
Earth Day Expo
This Los Angeles Zoo presents this environmentally conscious day full of kid friendly crafts, recycling and conservation information booths, games, and interactive activities. The staff will teach kids how to make recycled crafts, and will also highlight their recycle program with visits from Rascal the Recycle Raccoon throughout the weekend.
Saturday & Sunday
$10 Adults, $5 Children (2-12)
10am-5pm
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr.
Los Angeles, CA
323.644.4200
www.lazoo.org
5th Annual Fracas! Improv Festival
Sponsored by The Onion, this is the nation's largest purely intercollegiate improv festival attended by 18 college troupes from across the country and the United Kingdom. Workshops and panels led by Ed Helms (The Office, The Daily Show), Tim Bagley (Monk, Walk Hard), Kaitlin Olson (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Riches), Seth Morris (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Chapelle's Show), and Sean Conroy (Crossballs). This is the only improv festival in the nation where all performers must be college students, including performers from the University of Kent (London), Swarthmore College (PA), University of Chicago (IL), and The Ohio State University, and local schools.
Friday & Saturday
http://www.fowler.ucla.edu/
How To Build A Lowrider: FROM ESSENTIAL TO EXTREME
Petersen Automotive Museum presents this rare workshop celebrating the brilliant lowrider craftsmanship in partnership with their La Vida Lowrider: Cruising the City of Angels exhibit. Check out the custom paint, muraling, glass and metal etching, hydraulics and more, and learn more about the creative process of customizing a lowrider. Technical Editor of Lowrider Magazine Saul Vargas moderates a panel featuring award-winning artists like Ted Wells, Fonzy, Doc, Bob Mercado, Albert De Alba and Hernan D’Aloia. Right after the symposium, experience a LIVE lowrider hopping demonstration. Local lowrider car clubs will be on hand as they cruise to the Museum for a public display and gathering.
11am-2pm
Adults $10 each, $5 seniors and students, $3 children ages 5-12, free under 5
Petersen Automotive Museum
The Grand Salon located on the 2nd floor
6060 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
www.petersen.org/default.cfm?DocID=902&CalendarID=635
New Zumba Class
Try out the Zumba workout trend in a rare free Saturday class with new teacher, Shawnee. Burn fat and calories in this fun course
11am-12pm
Free
Heartbeat House
3141 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
www.heartbeathouse.com
Lincoln Heights ArtFest
Check out this family visual arts festival with live artists painting and exhibiting their work including fine art, graffiti art, and children's art. Also enjoy food and music.
10am-5pm
Free
Lincoln Park
3501 Valley Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
818.246.0184
Sunday, April 20th
Forgotten Legacy: The Afro-Mexican Story On Film – Back By Popular Demand!
This is a rare screening of the documentary films La Raiz Olvidada/The Forgotten Root and La Tercera Raiz/The Third Root focusing on the hidden African Diaspora in Mexico. The screening is in coordination with The African Presence In México: From Yanga To The Present fabulous exhibit at CAAM until June 1st, heading on an international tour afterwards. Film Director Rafael Rebollar shows us how the African presence has been integral to Mexican history and culture.
Noon-2pm
Free
The California African American Museum
Exposition Park
600 State Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
213.744.7432
http://www.caamuseum.org/
Green Apple Festival
Experience this unique Earth Day festival at the Santa Monica Pier. Check out Ziggy Marley, Taj Mahal, Juliette Lewis and the Licks, and the School of Rock Hollywood Allstars. This is one of eight festivals in 8 cities across the country.
Free
Noon
Santa Monica Pier
380 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
http://www.greenapplemusicfestival.com/
Lovin' My Curves Fashion Show
This plus size fashion show features the hottest styles and designers for the "Curvy" girl. It's hosted by "Plus Size Diva" Ms. Wendy Alexander of Simply Couture with clothes specializing in the size 10-30 set.
4pm
Free
Crown Plaza Hotel LAX
www.worldofcurves.com
Newspaper Bunraku Workshop
Be spontaneous while learning the Bunraku-inspired puppet technique is less than one hour! This simple puppet workshop uses basic supplies like newspaper and duct tape under the guidance of Sean T. Cawelti and the Rogue Artists Ensemble. Bring some duct tape, music and be prepared to put your puppet on its feet and perform. Creativity fostered in groups of 3.
2pm
Free for LAGOP members, $5 for non-members
International Puppetry Museum
1062 N. Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
http://www.copa-puppets.org/
8th Annual Spring Festival at the Village at Sherman Oaks
This fun-filled family festival includes vendors showcasing diverse handmade creations, 2 stages of live music, an international food pavilion, games, rides, and a petting zoo for kids.
10am-6pm
Free
Ventura Blvd. between Van Nuys and Kester
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
www.villageatshermanoaks.com
Pathways: Plays and Music from Emerging Native American Artists
The Autry’s Young Native Voices Theater Education Project and the Composer Apprentice National Outreach Endeavor (CANOE) of the First Nations Composers Initiative sponsor this event featuring the rich tradition with contemporary stories and sounds told thru indigenous youth.
2-4pm
Free
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Reservations requested: 323.667.2000 ext. 354
ALL WEEKEND
Earth Day Expo
This Los Angeles Zoo presents this environmentally conscious day full of kid friendly crafts, recycling and conservation information booths, games, and interactive activities. The staff will teach kids how to make recycled crafts, and will also highlight their recycle program with visits from Rascal the Recycle Raccoon throughout the weekend.
Saturday & Sunday
$10 Adults, $5 Children (2-12)
10am-5pm
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr.
Los Angeles, CA
323.644.4200
www.lazoo.org
5th Annual Fracas! Improv Festival
Sponsored by The Onion, this is the nation's largest purely intercollegiate improv festival attended by 18 college troupes from across the country and the United Kingdom. Workshops and panels led by Ed Helms (The Office, The Daily Show), Tim Bagley (Monk, Walk Hard), Kaitlin Olson (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Riches), Seth Morris (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Chapelle's Show), and Sean Conroy (Crossballs). This is the only improv festival in the nation where all performers must be college students, including performers from the University of Kent (London), Swarthmore College (PA), University of Chicago (IL), and The Ohio State University, and local schools.
Friday & Saturday
Free
Locations vary
www.2nimprov.com/Fracas
5th Annual Bent Fest - Festival of Circuit Bending
Grand Performances and The Tank present this festival of hardware hacking, DIY electronics, and circuit bending (the short-circuiting of battery-powered children's toys to create new musical instruments.) This event also includes artists who create instruments and artwork from scratch using homemade circuitry. It hosts 18 artists from eight countries for the 3 night performance series gratis and the minimally priced Friday & Saturday afternoon workshops educate people interested in getting their hands dirty or just understanding the science behind the art! There’s even a shuttle service will begin after Saturday Night's performance at Grand Performances to Zero Point for the closing party!
Locations vary
www.2nimprov.com/Fracas
5th Annual Bent Fest - Festival of Circuit Bending
Grand Performances and The Tank present this festival of hardware hacking, DIY electronics, and circuit bending (the short-circuiting of battery-powered children's toys to create new musical instruments.) This event also includes artists who create instruments and artwork from scratch using homemade circuitry. It hosts 18 artists from eight countries for the 3 night performance series gratis and the minimally priced Friday & Saturday afternoon workshops educate people interested in getting their hands dirty or just understanding the science behind the art! There’s even a shuttle service will begin after Saturday Night's performance at Grand Performances to Zero Point for the closing party!
Free
Grand Performances at the California Plaza – 7pm Friday & Saturday
Grand Performances at the California Plaza – 7pm Friday & Saturday
350 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles CA 90071
Zero-point - Saturday at 10:30pm - special late night show
Zero-point - Saturday at 10:30pm - special late night show
1049 E. 32nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
EXHIBIT
Being True Nike Group show
This photo exhibit features shots by Terry Richardson, Brent Stewart, Cheryl Dunn and other artists with pieces inspired by "the dunk."
Until April 27
Free
Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
144 La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
nikebetrue_la@nike.com
Free
Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
144 La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
nikebetrue_la@nike.com
