How can you not LOVE LA considering all the great options this weekend? Events range from a multicultural arts festival to the opening of Shakespeare By the Sea to Juneteenth celebrations commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation to an all-day Sunday fete called The Do-Over…
Enjoy!
LAaLA
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THURSDAY-SATURDAY:::::
Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival
View works addressing the mixed racial and cultural experience thru film, writing, live performances and workshops. Award-winning artist, filmmaker and slam poet Kip Fulbeck will receive the inaugural Loving Prize in honor of his inspirational dedication to celebrating and illuminating the mixed racial and cultural experience. Honoree writer and musician James McBride will receive the prize in absentia. Immediately following the Loving Prize Presentation is an incredible line-up of comedy, performance, and spoken-word artistry featuring performers Joe Hernandez-Kolski and Joshua RKB Silverstein; Maya Lilly; Esther Friedman; Warren Hutcherson; and Kaypri.
Free with rsvp at link below
6:30pm
Japanese American National Museum
369 East First Street
Los Angeles 90012
http://www.mixedrootsfilmandliteraryfestival.org
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:::
The Pasadena Chalk Festival
This is the world’s largest street painting festival, drawing almost 600 regional artists who’ll use 25,000 sticks of pastel chalk to create spectacular murals on pavement the size of two city blocks! Fantastic works of art from every genre from classical to contemporary to socially relevant, will be created and shown over the course of the weekend.
Free
10am-7pm
Paseo Colorado
Pasadena
www.PasadenaChalkFestival.com
Shakespeare by the Sea presents “A Midsummer Night's Dream” & “Anthony & Cleopatra”
June 12- August 9, 2008 (various locales)
This uniquely fantastic Shakespearian experience tours different parks with performances of “A Midsummer Night's Dream” opening June 12th, and “Anthony & Cleopatra” opening June 19. Both classics will run in repertory for five weeks at San Pedro’s Point Fermin Park every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm until July 12th. Then from July 15th–August 9th, the company tours Rancho Palos Verdes, Irvine, Lomita, South Pasadena, Manhattan Beach, Glendale, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Lawndale, Carson, Hermosa Beach, Laguna Niguel & Newport Beach. Grand finale performances will return to Point Fermin Park on Friday and Saturday, August 8 and 9 at 8pm.
Free
8-10 pm
Point Fermin Park
Los Angeles 90012
http://www.mixedrootsfilmandliteraryfestival.org
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:::
The Pasadena Chalk Festival
This is the world’s largest street painting festival, drawing almost 600 regional artists who’ll use 25,000 sticks of pastel chalk to create spectacular murals on pavement the size of two city blocks! Fantastic works of art from every genre from classical to contemporary to socially relevant, will be created and shown over the course of the weekend.
Free
10am-7pm
Paseo Colorado
Pasadena
www.PasadenaChalkFestival.com
Shakespeare by the Sea presents “A Midsummer Night's Dream” & “Anthony & Cleopatra”
June 12- August 9, 2008 (various locales)
This uniquely fantastic Shakespearian experience tours different parks with performances of “A Midsummer Night's Dream” opening June 12th, and “Anthony & Cleopatra” opening June 19. Both classics will run in repertory for five weeks at San Pedro’s Point Fermin Park every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm until July 12th. Then from July 15th–August 9th, the company tours Rancho Palos Verdes, Irvine, Lomita, South Pasadena, Manhattan Beach, Glendale, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Lawndale, Carson, Hermosa Beach, Laguna Niguel & Newport Beach. Grand finale performances will return to Point Fermin Park on Friday and Saturday, August 8 and 9 at 8pm.
Free
8-10 pm
Point Fermin Park
807 Paseo del Mar
San Pedro 90761
http://www.shakespearebythesea.org/
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THURSDAY, June 12th:::
The Downtown Art Walk
This monthly event recurs on the second Thursday of every month, featuring a self-guided tour of Downtown LA art exhibitions including commercial art galleries, public museums, and non-profit arts organizations.
Free
12-9pm
Various locales
http://www.downtownartwalk.com/
DJ Dodge @ The Standard
London’s resident DJ extraordinaire holds it down at the Standard Hotel every Thursday.
The Standard Hollywood
8300 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood 90069
FRIDAY, June 13th::::
California Soul 2008 - Music Soul Festival
Soul Sessions Presents their 3rd Installation of the CALIFORNIA SOUL Indoor/Outdoor Music Soul Festival! This fenced event has 3 areas and features musicians J*DAVEY, RED ASTAIRE, MAD MATS & PURE P, DJ NUMARK, Dam Funk, Inka One & Paul Dateh, Resident Soundsystem, Live Art & Food! This party will be the jam!
$15
9pm-2am
Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N. Broadway
http://www.shakespearebythesea.org/
::::DAILY=THIS WEEKEND::::
THURSDAY, June 12th:::
The Downtown Art Walk
This monthly event recurs on the second Thursday of every month, featuring a self-guided tour of Downtown LA art exhibitions including commercial art galleries, public museums, and non-profit arts organizations.
Free
12-9pm
Various locales
http://www.downtownartwalk.com/
DJ Dodge @ The Standard
London’s resident DJ extraordinaire holds it down at the Standard Hotel every Thursday.
The Standard Hollywood
8300 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood 90069
FRIDAY, June 13th::::
California Soul 2008 - Music Soul Festival
Soul Sessions Presents their 3rd Installation of the CALIFORNIA SOUL Indoor/Outdoor Music Soul Festival! This fenced event has 3 areas and features musicians J*DAVEY, RED ASTAIRE, MAD MATS & PURE P, DJ NUMARK, Dam Funk, Inka One & Paul Dateh, Resident Soundsystem, Live Art & Food! This party will be the jam!
$15
9pm-2am
Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N. Broadway
Los Angeles 90012
http://www.soulsessionslive.com/
Uncensored: Art Exhibition Opening
Check out visual artists Stephan Canthal, Robert Macdonald, Dan Madigan & Jackie Stanton as they exhibit work relating to Punk, Politics and Censorship. Warning: This show contains graphic language and imagery that may not be suitable for everyone.
Free
http://www.soulsessionslive.com/
Uncensored: Art Exhibition Opening
Check out visual artists Stephan Canthal, Robert Macdonald, Dan Madigan & Jackie Stanton as they exhibit work relating to Punk, Politics and Censorship. Warning: This show contains graphic language and imagery that may not be suitable for everyone.
Free
Reception 7-11 pm
Exhibition On View: June 13th–July 18th, 2008
Celia Gallery
Exhibition On View: June 13th–July 18th, 2008
Celia Gallery
5229 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
213.291.7908
SATURDAY, June 14th::::
GRAFFITI L.A. Book Signing At GCS POMONA
Learn more about Los Angeles’ historic graf and tagging scene.
Free
GCS Clothing Store
North Hollywood, CA 91601
213.291.7908
SATURDAY, June 14th::::
GRAFFITI L.A. Book Signing At GCS POMONA
Learn more about Los Angeles’ historic graf and tagging scene.
Free
GCS Clothing Store
168 West 3rd St
Pomona 91766
http://myspace.com/gcs_krew
The Floacist (the Soul of Floetry)
Even though the Songstress and Floacist have unfortunately split up, this is a great chance to meet half of the brains behind the dope group Floetry. Natalie Stewart will perform solo and definitely offer new variations of favorites. Who’d you think wrote Michael Jackson’s “Butterflies”? Now you know. Meet her after the show.
Pomona 91766
http://myspace.com/gcs_krew
The Floacist (the Soul of Floetry)
Even though the Songstress and Floacist have unfortunately split up, this is a great chance to meet half of the brains behind the dope group Floetry. Natalie Stewart will perform solo and definitely offer new variations of favorites. Who’d you think wrote Michael Jackson’s “Butterflies”? Now you know. Meet her after the show.
$10 in advance/$12 at door
21 and over
Doors open 9pm/Showtime 10pm
1026 Wilshire Blvd.
21 and over
Doors open 9pm/Showtime 10pm
1026 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica 90401
http://www.templebarlive.com/
http://www.templebarlive.com/
www.myspace.com/thefloacist
Mingle n Plei
Enjoy Texas Hold 'Em and Blackjack casino tables with professional dealers, 8 PRIVATE karaoke rooms, video games, full bar, appetizers... all while DJ Kaleem spins!and that is just the beginning! Plei Dominoes, Spades, Scrabble, Uno, Perfection, Trouble, Pictionary, Yahtzee, Taboo, Operation, Simon, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Connect Four, Battleship, Twister, Rock'em Sock'em Robots, Jenga, Monopoly, SORRY, and many more!
$10
Mingle n Plei
Enjoy Texas Hold 'Em and Blackjack casino tables with professional dealers, 8 PRIVATE karaoke rooms, video games, full bar, appetizers... all while DJ Kaleem spins!and that is just the beginning! Plei Dominoes, Spades, Scrabble, Uno, Perfection, Trouble, Pictionary, Yahtzee, Taboo, Operation, Simon, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Connect Four, Battleship, Twister, Rock'em Sock'em Robots, Jenga, Monopoly, SORRY, and many more!
$10
9pm-2am
Hilltop Cafe ~ Bar & Lounge
3888 Crenshaw Blvd
Hilltop Cafe ~ Bar & Lounge
3888 Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles 90008
http://www.mingleandplei.com/
Against the Wall - The Ruin & Renewal of LA’s Murals
What’s the importance of local murals? Listen as Los Angeles-based painter and muralist Eloy Torrez leads a conversation followed by a panel discussion with mural artists, advocates and scholars. Following is a catered “light fare” reception and live music by Cuarteto Ñonga, featuring members of the group Quetzal.
http://www.mingleandplei.com/
Against the Wall - The Ruin & Renewal of LA’s Murals
What’s the importance of local murals? Listen as Los Angeles-based painter and muralist Eloy Torrez leads a conversation followed by a panel discussion with mural artists, advocates and scholars. Following is a catered “light fare” reception and live music by Cuarteto Ñonga, featuring members of the group Quetzal.
RSVP required
Free
2-5pm
Free
2-5pm
Morono Kiang Gallery
218 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles 90013
http://www.moronokiang.com/
mkg@moronokiang.com
Vinyl Record Art Exhibit, BBQ & Record Swap
The Art Of Digging Project’s mission is to bring awareness to preserving the Vinyl music format. Over 60 exhibiting Artists help restore this relic format. There’s even the obligatory DJ lineup! Keep vinyl alive!
Free
3pm-9pm
Afterparty 9pm-late
The Light Galleries
440 E. 17th Street
Costa Mesa CA
Toastmasters...Become the speaker and leader you want to be
Develop the ability to listen and communicate effectively, speak confidently and strengthen your quick-wit. These invaluable leadership skills will foster personal and professional success… Learn these skills for free at the fabulous Agape Spiritual Center, contributors to “The Secret.”
218 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles 90013
http://www.moronokiang.com/
mkg@moronokiang.com
Vinyl Record Art Exhibit, BBQ & Record Swap
The Art Of Digging Project’s mission is to bring awareness to preserving the Vinyl music format. Over 60 exhibiting Artists help restore this relic format. There’s even the obligatory DJ lineup! Keep vinyl alive!
Free
3pm-9pm
Afterparty 9pm-late
The Light Galleries
440 E. 17th Street
Costa Mesa CA
Toastmasters...Become the speaker and leader you want to be
Develop the ability to listen and communicate effectively, speak confidently and strengthen your quick-wit. These invaluable leadership skills will foster personal and professional success… Learn these skills for free at the fabulous Agape Spiritual Center, contributors to “The Secret.”
Free
8:30-10am, weekly
Agape Spiritual Center
5700 Buckingham Parkway
8:30-10am, weekly
Agape Spiritual Center
5700 Buckingham Parkway
Culver City 90230
http://agape.freetoasthost.info/
The Long Beach Art Walk & Tour des Artistes
Breathe in the water and experience art, live music, food and fun at this block-long street festival on Linden Ave. Enjoy dozens of art booths, food and local musicians. Exotic fire dancers will perform in front of the Lafayette, a National Historic Registry building at 8:30pm. Stroll neighboring art galleries on Elm, Broadway & Ocean will be open to the public.
Free
12-10pm
The Lafayette
http://agape.freetoasthost.info/
The Long Beach Art Walk & Tour des Artistes
Breathe in the water and experience art, live music, food and fun at this block-long street festival on Linden Ave. Enjoy dozens of art booths, food and local musicians. Exotic fire dancers will perform in front of the Lafayette, a National Historic Registry building at 8:30pm. Stroll neighboring art galleries on Elm, Broadway & Ocean will be open to the public.
Free
12-10pm
The Lafayette
140 Linden Ave.
Long Beach
Juneteenth Jubilee 2008 Celebration
Celebrate of the 143rd anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Enjoy gospel music, face painting for the kids, a family-style barbecue, and even a moon bounce!
Free
10am-6pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
1950 Lemon St.
Long Beach
http://www.lbparks.org/
SUNDAY, June 15th::::
The Do-Over Party
Wrap up the weekend and start the next week off right at this free daytime Sunday jammy jam ripe with tight music and a low-key anti-H-town glam establishment vibe! Enjoy beer served by the bucket, sangria, mojitos, & BBQ all day long! Explore this tropical garden atmosphere deep in the heart of Hollywood. A party like no other on this coast!
Juneteenth Jubilee 2008 Celebration
Celebrate of the 143rd anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Enjoy gospel music, face painting for the kids, a family-style barbecue, and even a moon bounce!
Free
10am-6pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
1950 Lemon St.
Long Beach
http://www.lbparks.org/
SUNDAY, June 15th::::
The Do-Over Party
Wrap up the weekend and start the next week off right at this free daytime Sunday jammy jam ripe with tight music and a low-key anti-H-town glam establishment vibe! Enjoy beer served by the bucket, sangria, mojitos, & BBQ all day long! Explore this tropical garden atmosphere deep in the heart of Hollywood. A party like no other on this coast!
2-10pm
Crane's Hollywood Tavern
Crane's Hollywood Tavern
1611 N. El Centro Avenue
Hollywood 90028
323.467.6600
www.thedoover.net to sign up for the list/rsvp
