LAaLALand List::: Choices in the City!!!

LAaLALanders,
Highlights this weekend are a Dominican concert at the Santa Monica Pier, Jazz at LACMA, a Pow Wow at the Autry Museum in Griffith Park, an art exhibit inspired by the island of Laos, and so many others!
Check it out,
LAaLA

THURSDAY, 7.24.08

SANTA MONICA PIER TWILIGHT MUSIC SERIES featuring BACHATA ROJA Tonight, dance to rare live Dominican music on the pier…. You can even sit on the beach or dance on the deck!
Free
7-10pm
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica
http://www.santamonica.com/index.php/things_to_do/calendar.html


SIZZLING SUMMER NIGHTS at the AUTRY featuring LUCKY 7
See another side of Griffith Park at the Autry National Center’s weekly live music and dance party featuring sounds of mambo, son, Latin jazz, charanga, Spanish Harlem and Afro-Cuba. There will be complimentary dance lessons by Trish Connery and even a separate dance floor for kids. The café and taco bar open at 6pm and they serve the best margaritas in Griffith Park, while there are extended museum hours so you can peruse the exhibit.
$7 but free for Autry members
6:30-9pm
Griffith Park Campus

Autry National Center

4700 Western Heritage Way

Los Angeles 90027-1462
http://www.autrynationalcenter.org/sizzling_summer.php
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=161244346


FRIDAY, 7.25.08

LA: SOUL FOOD hosted by RAPHAEL SAADIQ

Tony Toni Tone’s Saadiq hosts this 3rd anniversary guest list only party…Drinks are ½ priced til 10:30pm, there will be soul food grub, and Djs Scetch, PJ Butta, Rod Edwards, DJ Raphiki, Bigg Pwee, Maria Parker, George Robertson, Zenja Ricks and Fuzzy Fantabulous to make you dance.

Free only with RSVP @ http://www.soulfood.myviprsvp.com/

9:30pm-2am

Boardners

1652 N. Cherokee Ave.

Hollywood

http://www.boardners.com/

http://www.myspace.com/SoulFoodEvent

http://www.myspace.com/SoulCollectiveLA

INCA, MUSIC FROM PERU
This Peruvian Ensemble is a mélange of music from the Incan indigenous people, the Afro-Peruvians from south of Lima, Hispanics colonizers from the coast the and Peru’s Amazon rainforest natives. Shop at the market while soaking up the international sounds.
Free
7-9pm
Third Street Farmer’s Market
3rd St & Fairfax Avenue
Los Angles
www.farmersmarket.com


KOTOLAN DANCE PARTY
Seven musicians from East L.A stir up Latin genres including Cumbia and Latin Jazz. Junko from Japan sings in Spanish, English and Japanese. KoTolan is sure to captivate the audience. Enjoy their interpretations of treasured classics and Come out and feel the culture!
$10
7pm
Hollywood Studio Bar and Grill
6122 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood 90028
www.kotolan.com


SAMBA DANCING ON THE MUSIC CENTER
Learn to SAMBA downtown with free lessons. Obrigado!
Free
6:30-10pm
The Music Center
135 N. Grand Ave
Los Angeles 90012
http://www.musiccenter.org/


LACMA presents FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ
SoCal’s top jazz artists perform in the BP Grand Entrance every Friday evening until November. Free
6-8 pm
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles 90036
http://www.lacma.org/


SATURDAY, 7.26.08

THE SAO LOY SHOW

Celebrate the beauty of Laotian culture through an exhibition of new paintings by Loy. There will also be wine and authentic Thai desserts.

$10

7pm

Tangier restaurant

2138 Hillhurst Avenue

Los Angeles 90027

Free ZUMBA CLASS
Try this fat blasting, 600 calorie-burning, high energy, cardio workout all set to diverse Latin beats under the guidance of charismatic teacher Maruca Medina. It’s a non-stop easy workout that can get you prepped for your next Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata or Reggaeton club experience. Held at Hip Hop choreographer Fatima Robinson’s Los Feliz studio, this free first class should not be missed. And if you like it, the subsequent classes are $10/each.
First class free, $10 after
11am-12pm
Forsight Studios
3501Q West Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles 90026
323.823.9513


NOCHE CUBANA PARTY & FUNDRAISER
In honor of Cuba's 55 years of revolutionary resistance and struggle, enjoy this night of company, music, films, bailar (dancing) and solidarity with the Cuban people! 
 DJ Revolución spins Cuban music as you can dance in- or out-door. Homemade Mojitos, Cuba Libres and Cuban comida and there’s even an auction & raffle of Cuban posters, t-shirts, books, DVDs, and rare newsreel footage from 1959.


$5-10 admission includes 1 plate of food, a drink and raffle entry!
7pm-12am
Remy's On Temple
2126 W. Temple St.
Los Angeles
answerla@answerla.org


RICARDO LEMVO AND THE MAKINA LOCA

Enjoy Latin American and African sounds from salsa to soukous of the international sounds of the Congo-born, Angolan descended Ricardo Lemvo and his diverse band. They blend salsa, soukous, merengue, Afro-Portuguese and Congolese rhythms.
Free
8pm
Levitt Pavilion Pasadena
85 E. Holly Street
Pasadena 91103
http://www.levittpavilionpasadena.org/


SUNDAY, 7.27.08

PUPUSA FESTIVAL
This festival attended by 15,000 patrons annually is centered around the famed Salvadorian tortilla snack stuffed with cheese, refried beans, hot sauce and pickled cabbage and hot sauce called a Pupusa. Also, enjoy platanos (fried plantains) and other delicacies.
Fre
12-9pm
MacArthur Park
Wilshire Blvd & S Park View St
Los Angeles 90057
http://www.hispaniceventsmarketing.com/


ALL WEEKEND

40TH ANNUAL SOCAL INDIAN CENTER POW WOW AT THE AUTRY
Enjoy this largest local pow wow held in Griffith Park filled with amazing regalia, drumming and singing, vendors and other family friendly activities.
Friday-Sunday
Friday - 2-10pm
Saturday - 9am-10pm
Sunday – 9am-6pm
$6 General Admission, teens and seniors $5, 12 & younger free; museum admission not included with Pow Wow ticket
Easy Parking offsite on Saturday and Sunday at New Hope Chapel, 2861 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles where there’s a free shuttle provided; otherwise, park offsite
Autry National Center
Griffith Park
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles 90027


GRAND PERFORMANCES presents DELFOS DANZA CONTEMPORANEA
This Mazatlan, Mexico-based contemporary dance company is famed for its strong and beautiful bodies. Check out this sensual physical fluidity, along with poetic lyricism relating to contemporary post-NAFTA issues.
Free
Friday-Saturday
8pm
California Plaza
300-350 S. Grand Avenue
LOS ANGELES

http://www.grandperformances.org/


13TH ANNUAL CENTRAL AVENUE JAZZ FESTIVAL
This festival honors the Los Angeles Central Avenue (near Little Tokyo) renaissance. The strip was known from the ‘20s-‘50s as "the avenue.” There will also be ethnic cuisine and educational information as musicians Al Williams & Jazz Society, Justo Almario Quartet, and others perform.
Free
11am-7pm
Saturday & Sunday
Central Avenue and 42nd Street
Los Angeles 90011
www.centralavejazz.com/


37TH MALUBU ARTS FESTIVAL
This juried festival exhibits about 20 local artisans oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels and photography. All art sale proceeds fund local artists’ college scholarships. There will be over 200 original art booths and exhibits from the region.
Free with $7 Parking
Saturday & Sunday
10am-6pm
Malibu Civic Center
23555 Civic Center Way
Malibu 90265
http://www.malibuartsfestival.com/

LAaLALand List::::International Music Week!!!

LAaLALanders,

This week in LAaLALand there are lots of international concerts to see and also, a few festivals and film screenings.

Enjoy!

LAaLA

THURSDAY, 7.17.08:::::::::::::::::::::::

SUNSET CONCERTS AT THE SKIRBALL FEATURING TCHEKA
Cape Verdean singer/songwriter/guitarist Manuel Lopes Andrade, AKA Tcheka, is the pioneer of that West African island’s batuque rhythm. His unique narrative songs tell of Cape Verde’s people, heritage and atmosphere… Enjoy all of tis outdoor at the fabulous Skirball Center’s patio. Free
7pm
@ Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles 90049
Parking (cash only): $10 per car, or $5 for cars carrying three or more people


SIZZLING SUMMER NIGHTS ’08 @ THE AUTRY FEATURING FRANCISCO AGUABELLA & HIS LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE
See another side of Griffith Park at the Autry National Center’s weekly live music and dance party featuring sounds of mambo, son, Latin jazz, charanga, and Afro-Cuba. There will be complimentary dance lessons by Trish Connery and even a separate dance floor for kids. The café and taco bar open at 6pm and they serve the best margaritas in Griffith Park, while there are extended museum hours so you can peruse the exhibit.
$7 but free for Autry members
6:30-9pm
Griffith Park Campus

Autry National Center

4700 Western Heritage Way

Los Angeles 90027-1462
http://www.autrynationalcenter.org/sizzling_summer.php
http://www.franciscoaguabella.com/


CHEAP SKATE
Roll, bounce, skate every Thursday thru 8.28.08, skate for $7 per person including the admission.
$7
7:30-9:30pm

Pasadena Ice Skating Center
310 East Green Street
Pasadena 91101


FRIDAY, 7.18.08:::::::::::::::::::::::::

FRIDAY NIGHT SING-ALONGS: MUSIC OF BROADWAY
Sing along to classic Broadway tunes! Music from your favorite musicals
like My Fair Lady, Dreamgirls, Phantom of the Opera and more! Belt it out - singers of all levels are welcome. Limited seating!
Free
7:30-9pm
Walt Disney Concert Hall
135 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles 90012


SUMMER SCREENING MIXERS @ BARKER BLOCK
Enjoy free (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) drinks and flicks in downtown L.A.’s Arts District Barker Block’s courtyard. This outdoor sneak preview of the Downtown Film Festival’s film selection is a chance to picnic or just chillout on the lawn. Chairs will also be provided. Tonight’s film is the mockumentary/Rock Musical“Your Name Here” (2008/83 mins./USA) written and directed by Tamara Halpern. It’s the coming-of-age story of 2 teens who want to start a band and all the crazy adults who get involved. The original music was written and performed by the teens. This is a great family flick!
Free
7:30pm
Barker Block
501-530 Hewitt St.
Los Angeles 90013
http://www.dffla.com/


SATURDAY, 7.19.08:::::::::::::::::::::::::::

THE SKIRBALL CENTER PRESENTS BALANDUGU KAN
West African drum and dance troupe Balandugu Kan—which means "the sound of the village of Balandugu," in Guinea— tells stories and songs in the powerful Guinean style known as Djembe. The group relates ancient traditional African tales to modern society.
Free; minimum café purchase required for table seating: $10 per adult, $5 per child. Limited seating
12-2pm
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles 90049
http://www.myspace.com/villagepeopledjembekan


GRAND PERFORMANCES presents WALDEMAR BASTOS & RICARDO LEMVO
On one stage, these two sonic maestros are a sight not to miss! The international sounds of the Congo-born, Angolan decended Ricardo Lemvo salsero who blends soukous, merengue, Afro-Portuguese and Congolese rhythms alongside
Zairean-native, Angola-bred singer/songwriter Waldemar Bastos. He sings of a a war-ravaged land, the virtues of hope and life.
Free
8-10pm
California Plaza
350 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles 90071
http://www.grandperformances.org/


ZUMBA CLASS
Try this fat blasting, 600 calorie-burning, high energy, cardio workout all set to diverse Latin beats under the guidance of charismatic teacher Maruca Medina. It’s a non-stop easy workout that can get you prepped for your next Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata or Reggaeton club experience. Held at Hip Hop choreographer Fatima Robinson’s Los Feliz studio, this free first class should not be missed. And if you like it, the subsequent classes are $10/each.
First class free, $10 after
11am-12pm
Forsight Studios
3501Q West Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles 90026
323.823.9513


POUNDER-KONE ART SPACE presents BLOOM, NEW ANGELENO
Fabulous thespian CCH Pounder and talented her husband Boubacar Kone open this serene Atwater Village gallery for this unique exhibit featuring artists Gavin Chanin, Chris Ding, Rebecca Frey, Jennifer Ko, Gina Kosty and Alma Playle. Their work interacts with and challenges current trends within the L.A. art scene. Collectors can invest in young talent that is surely going places.
Free
Tonight’s Opening Reception: 
6-9pm
Art
Pounder-Koné Art Space

3407 Glendale Blvd.
Atwater Village
Los Angeles 90027

www.cchpkas.com


BOBBY MATOS AFRO-LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE
More free outdoor Latin Jazz sounds.
Free
8-10pm
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts
Memorial Park
2230 West 6th Street
Los Angeles 90057


GETTY CENTER SUMMER SESSIONS ’08 presents UNSHAKEABLE GROOVE
Take a trip to the musical heart of Africa. The 11-piece Budos Band encompass bass, guitar, electro organ, trumpets, baritone, saxophone, bongos, congas, tambourine, guiro, clave and shekere. They explore funk, Afro-beat, and soul music. Joining them are our local group Fool's Gold – where Africa meets Cali with Hebrew lyrics and funky dancing. DJ Jeremy Sole’s Musaics blends Afro-beat, cumbia, Highlife, jazz, dub, and experimental beats. He’s the co-founder and resident DJ of Afro Funké, Zanzibar’s weekly Thursday party. As there there weren’t enough performers, add the Filipino Aurelito and Jam-rock-born Shakespeare AKA I&I Sound. From a 1969 ice cream truck with turntables, amps, and speakers called "Destiny," they blast their positive dub message.
Free
6–9:30pm
Getty Center
Museum Courtyard and Garden Terrace

1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles
$8 parking
http://www.getty.edu/visit/events/summer_sessions_2008.html


HAMMER MUSEUM presents SCREENINGS OF LESS THAN ZERO & THE BIG LEBOWSKI
In conjunction with the exhibit "Between Earth and Heaven: The Architecture of John Lautner," the museum’s showing four films shot in various Lautner homes.
Check out these back-to-back screenings of malaise "Less Than Zero" and noir satire "The Big Lebowski" Los Angeles style.
Free
7pm
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles 90024
http://www.hammer.ucla.edu/programs


LACMA presents ORCHESTRA CHARANGOA
Charanga means a band that plays popular, festive music en Español. The premier charanga orchestra performed in the early 20th century under the direction of Antonio María Romeu. In the past 10 years, Fay Roberts and Orquesta Charangoa have been keeping the traditional Cuban dance sounds alive. At this outdoor venue, you’ll be sitting on grass so bring your folding chairs, blankets, grub and drinks!
FREE
5-7pm
LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles 90036
www.lacma.org/programs/LatinSounds.aspx
http://www.charangoa.com/


GLOW – DUSK TO DAWN FESTIVAL
This 12 hour all-night party features media art, performances, music, and sculpture installations!
The Santa Monica Pier becomes a one-night studio/gallery under the stars at the only event that has ever gotten permission to open the pier and beach to the public all night. GLOW with your glowsticks while enjoying the tonal ambience of SASSAS and dublab. Chill, doze, glow!
Free
7pm-7am
@ Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica
http://www.glowsantamonica.org/


SUNDAY, 7.20.08:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::


HELIOTROPE BLOCK PARTY featuring INES BRUNN
This film fest takes you on 3 days of visual trips with bikes involved. Short films on Friday, features on Saturday and uniquely, on Sunday there’s an outdoor demo with Ines Brunn’s fixed gear tricks. This all-day street party also includes bike games, a bunnyhop contest, track and free-style competitions.
Free
12-8pm
Sunday Street Party @ Heliotrope Drive @ Melrose
East Hollywood
323.463.6819
http://bicyclefilmfestival.com/2008_site/la/


SALSA ON THE 3RD STREET PROMENADE
Don’t be shy - every Sunday (thru 8.31), beginner, intermediate and master salsa dancers jam with 4 hours of Latin music. Wepa!
Free
4-8pm
Third Street Promenade
1351 3rd Street Promenade
Santa Monica 90401
310.393.8355


ALL WEEKEND (SEE BELOW FOR SPECIFIC DATES & TIMES)


AUSTRALIA'S STRANGE FRUIT FREE LUNCHTIME PERFORMANCES
This down under troupe of spectacular dancers on 13-foot-high swaying poles from the down under, will perform their theatre, dance and circus elevated fusion as they bend and sway in the air
Free
Friday, 7.18.08 & Saturday, 7.19.08 at 11:30am, 12:30pm & 1:30pm.
7+FIG @ Ernst & Young Plaza
725 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles 90017
http://www.7fig.com/
http://www.strangefruit.net.au/


SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL/LA presents THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
Check out this modern-day spin on Shakespeare’s classic outdoors. No outside food and drink but The Galero Grill is open from 5:30-7:45pm for a light dinner.
Free
Thru 7.20.08 @ 8 pm
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
555 West Temple Ave
Los Angeles 90012
http://www.freewillla.org/


CINESPIA / SEASON 2008
Bring blankets, drinks and picnic dinner for special screenings of the Stanley Kubrick’s classic A Clockwork Orange and Michael Caine’s 70s British gangster Get Carter. DJs Carlos Nino & Jun spin before and after the screenings. No tall chairs allowed!
$10 donation tickets (@ gate), parking $5.
Saturday, 7.19.08 – A Clockwork Orange (1972, 136 mins)
Sunday, 7.20.08 – Get Garter (1971, 99 mins)
Gates open at 7:30 pm, screening at 9:00 pm
@ Hollywood Forever Cemetery
6000 Santa Monica Boulevard @ Gower
http://www.cinespia.org/
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1037109561
http://www.myspace.com/cemeteryscreenings

LAaLALand List::::Remember Way Back When!!!!

LAaLALanders,
Remember way back when New York was gritty metropolis thru photographer Paul Zone's '70s pictorial exhibit, enjoy a “Dazed & Confused” drive-in screening, Bhangra dancing under the stars, a huge night game of tag in Griffith Park and the innovative Scratch DJ Academy graduation, among others…
Check it check it out!
LAaLA


FRIDAY, 7.11.08:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

FRIDAYS OFF THE 405
FEATURING DAN DEACON & BROTHER READE
Listen to music while taking in the exquisite views of the Los Angeles, and even tour the fabulous galleries. Culture magazine Flavorpill curates the music selection of Baltimore's electronica maestro Dan Deacon and Hip Hop group Brother Reade - Jimmy Jamz (MC/lyricist) and Bobby Evans (DJ/producer) – start off the set.
Free
6-9pm
The Getty Center - Museum Courtyard
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles
$8 parking
http://www.getty.edu/visit/events/fridays_405_071108.html


SUMMER SCREENING MIXERS @ BARKER BLOCK
Enjoy free (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) drinks and flicks in downtown L.A.’s Arts District Barker Block’s courtyard. This outdoor sneak preview of the Downtown Film Festival’s film selection is a chance to picnic or just chillout on the lawn. Chairs will also be provided. The night’s screening is of “A Walk on the Wild Side” (parental guidance suggested!) written and directed by Nicola Collins. It’s a film about kids growing up in the rough East End of London after World War II.
Free
Mixer @ 7:30pm; screening @ 8:30pm
RSVP to summer@dffla.com
@ Barker Block
501-530 Hewitt St.
Los Angeles 90013
http://www.dffla.com


MACARTHUR PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Tonight’s concert features salsa’s Night Rhythms with Yari More y su Orquesta. Get that Latin flava!
Free
7:30pm
MacArthur Park
653 S. Alvarado St.
Los Angeles 90057
http://www.levittla.org/


FIRST FRIDAYS ON ABBOT KINNEY
Go to my favorite neighborhood in LA and stroll Abbot Kinney Boulevard while perusing the open shops and galleries for this late night event. And while you’re at it, enjoy Hal’s Bar & Grill late night bar menu and their amazing bread pudding! Beware, it’s addictive…
Free
6-10pm
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice 90291
http://www.abbotkinneynow.com


BOLLYWOOD/BHANGRA DANCING ON THE MUSIC CENTER
Watch out as the organizers of this Indian themed event break out the dance floor under the stars as favorite Bollywood and Bhangra hits are spun by DJ Sandeep Kumar. If it rains, this event will be cancelled.
Free
6:30-10pm
The Music Center
135 N. Grand Ave
Los Angeles 90012
www.musiccenter.org


SATURDAY, 7.12.08:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

ARTS DISTRICT DOWNTOWN MUSIC FEST
The Barker Block complex opens up for free live music from local bands like Death to Anders, Radars to the Sky and The Changos. Kenan Bell headlines as the beer garden offers $2 Karl Strauss lagers. There will be arts, crafts and lots of grub. Presented by the Downtown Film Festival.
Free
2-8pm
@ Barker Block
501-530 Hewitt St.
Los Angeles
http://www.dffla.com


CineMOCA
Artist Amy Adler’s selected the film "Brother Sun, Sister Moon," for the summer film series CineMOCA’s summer film series, sponsored by MOCA. Check out the amazing galleries and great music. Get there early to snag a beanbag or just bring your own blanket, sleeping bag or lawn chair. There’s wine, bud and snacks for purchase.
Music & exhibition tours from 7–9pm; flick at 9pm
Admission $10 for adults, $5 for students with I.D. & seniors 65+ & free for MOCA members and children under 12; MOCA Members receive free admission
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N. Central Ave
Los Angeles 90012
www.moca.org/cinemoca


SCION PRESENTS: THE 6TH ANNUAL VICE PHOTO SHOW
The hilarious satirical Vice magazine teams up with the Scion company to present this dope show at its 4,500 square foot Installation L.A. Gallery at the city’s inaugural exhibit. Featured artists are: Japan’s 3 best, contemporary photographers Yoshiki Saitoh, Jin Ohashi, and Kawori Inbe; Australia's self-taught and foremost cultural documentarian of the 1970s-90s, Rennie Ellis; and an exclusive section called "Riddles," curated by Tim Barber, former Vice photo editor.
Free
Opening Reception – 7.12.08 from 7-10pm; show runs thru 7.26.08; gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday from 11am-6pm and by appointment - 310.815.8840
Scion Installation L.A. Gallery
3521 Helms Ave. @ National
Culver City 90232
www.scion.com/space


MONTHLY AFRO-LATIN NIGHT FEATURING WIL-DOG ABERS OF OZOMATLI
Grammy® Award Winning Musician, Wil-Dog Abers of Ozomatli created Mentiritas, a musical project that’s a mélange of some of L.A.'s top session musicians from bands like as Ozomatli and the Beastie Boys, among others. A farce, Mentiritas makes fun of 80s and 90s hits, the Menudo style "boy band" experience and tacky Mexican regional regalia used in over-the-top banda music.
$7 before 11pm, $10 after
9pm
The Echo
1822 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles 90026
http://www.attheecho.com/?m=20080712&cat=2


“DAZED AND CONFUSED” SCREENING AT THE ANGEL CITY DRIVE-IN
This seminal film directed by amazing filmmaker Richard Linklater screens at one of our only local drive-ins. Have a blast to the past – 1976 that is… A must see… Geez, the last time I saw it was my 16th birthday – stoner flicks shouldn’t be seen with your mom lol.
$10
Doors at 7:30pm; screening at 9pm
240 W. 4th St., 2nd Floor
Los Angeles 90013
http://www.angelcitydrivein.com


JOURNEY TO THE END OF THE NIGHT: LOS ANGELES
This unique nighttime Griffith Park experience invites you to solely use your senses in this huge intense game of tag! Whoa, all you need are your two feet in this running and chasing pursuit in the center of Hollyweird. Runners will have ribbons to distinguish them from the Chasers dressed as English Foxhunters, Mad Max warriors, and Vikings!
Free
Check in by 6:30pm - Adventure begins at 7
Meet in Griffith Park at Los Feliz Blvd & Fern Dell Drive at the picnic by the flag.
Find street parking because you can’t park on Fern Dell Drive
http://www.freewebs.com/ellayzero/


THE NEW YORK UNDERGROUND SCENE 1972-1977: PHOTOGRAPHS BY PAUL ZONE
Go back in time to nYc’s gritty, cutting edge 1970s era. Zone shot hitmakers Sparks, Alice Cooper, Kiss, The New York Dolls, Patti Smith, Divine, Lou Reed, Suicide, Joey Ramone, Siv Bators, and artists Christopher Makos, Anna Sui, etc, etc. Get a bite of New York in LA…
Free
7-10pm
All Ages
Drkrm
2121 N. San Fernando Road
Suite 3
Los Angeles, CA 90065
323.223.6867
http://www.drkrm.com/gallery.html


SUNDAY, 7.13.08::::::::::::::::::::::::::

SOUTH PARK FLEA MARKET
Considered one of the best markets in town, explore over 200 vendors’ deals on collectibles, new and used stuff, food and live music. Bring the kids, pets and maybe even moon bounce, whatever that is!
$2, Students with ID, Kids Under 12 & Seniors FREE
Every Sunday from 9am-4pm
8th & Grand Ave
Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.southparkfleamarket.com


BASTILLE DAY FESTIVAL @ WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK
Be a Francophone for a day and participate in Parisian waiter races, a "true Provencal Petanque tournament under the pines" and sample some wine, tea and crepes… Enjoy bands Body City and Paris Loves L.A., amongst others. Ohhhh lala!
Free
12-10pm
West Hollywood Park
647 N San Vicente
West Hollywood 90069
http://www.bastilledaylosangeles.com/home.shtml


SCRATCH DJ ACADEMY GRADUATION & OPEN HOUSE
The city’s newest DJs graduation includes a student showcase, free BBQ and drinks and even celebrity DJ set. Tight beats!
Free
12-4pm
Scratch DJ Academy
2324 Cotner Ave.
Los Angeles 90064
http://www.scratch.com/la


THE DO-OVER PARTY
Your favorite Sunday chill-out party had a first last week - a waiting list for sangria! I would’ve definitely been on that. Every week there are distinguished surprise guest DJs… Hint: this Sunday one of Philly’s finest will be making his Do-Over debut. Arrive early for this special event!
Free
2-10pm
21+
Cranes Hollywood Tavern
1611 N. El Centro Avenue
Hollywood, California 90028
www.thedoover.net
www.myspace.com/thedoover


MONDAY, 7.14.08:::::::::::::::::::::::::

STEPH JONES 20 SOMETHING BDAY BASH
Presented by Mr. Ordinary and hosted by Claudia Jordan, this Disturbing tha Peace signed artist brings in another year of life with DJ Journey on the wheels of steel at the Falcon patio. Special guest set by DJ Eque. Happy Birthday Steph!
RSVP to NikkiAnnPR@gmail.com
Falcon
7213 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood 90046
www.myspace.com/stephjones2


ALL WEEKEND:::::::::::::::::::::::::::

LOTUS FESTIVAL
This 3-day fest focuses on the Lotus flower bloom patterns. It takes place at the northeastern section of Echo Park Lake. Great for the fam too…. Just get ready for all the food.
Free
Friday, 7.11 from 5-9pm
Saturday, 7.12 from 12-9pm
Sunday, 7.13 from 12-8:30pm
Echo Park
751 Echo Park Ave.
Los Angeles 90026
http://www.laparks.org/grifmet/lotus/events.htm


OLD PASADENA FILM FESTIVAL
Check out this great city center’s film festival from rooftops, walls, shops, basements, courtyards and theaters. Co-sponsored by American Cinematheque, see all types of flicks from classics to student fare.
Free
Fridays & Saturdays, 7.11–26, 7–10pm
At the Armory, At One Colorado
Armory Center for the Arts
145 N Raymond Ave
Pasadena 91103
www.onecolorado.com


PASADENA SUMMER ART FESTIVAL
Celebrating it’s 19th anniversary at Centennial Square in front of Pasadena's City Hall, this diverse event features craftspeople, fine artists, a kids ride, amusement and games area and a food court. There will be live jazz and latin sounds by local musicians.
Free
Saturday & Sunday, 7.12-13.08
10am-6pm
100 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena 91106


EXHIBIT: IN MOTION: THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MIGRATION EXPERIENCE
This traveling exhibition, started at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Studies in New York, is quite unique. It provides a new paradigm of African American culturally historical experience. It focuses on the self-sufficient and –motivated these strivers to reinvent themselves and their worlds. Beyond the dominant trans-Atlantic slave trade image, there were Blacks whose voluntary movements were resourceful creative men and women, pioneers and risk-takers in an impossible environment. Their survival skills, cohesive networks and dynamic culture enabled them to thrive and spread. These forefathers and foremothers were the very core of the progress of the Americas. Their indomitable faith and efforts have forever impacted the American political and socio-cultural landscape and the world at large. This is truly an all-American story.
Free
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 11am-5pm
California African American Museum
600 State Drive
Exposition Park
Los Angeles 90037
http://www.caamuseum.org/


OBON FESTIVAL
Enjo Japanese exhibits, cultural demonstrations, games and diverse cuisines. There’s even public group folk dancing! Dance on…
Saturday & Sunday, 7.12-13.08
3-9pm
@ Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
813 E. 1st St.
Los Angeles 90012

LAaLALand List::: July Fireworks!!!!

LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s filled with lots of firework displays, an anime expo, games and pool parties, a jazz
festival and sooooooooooooo much more.
Check it out!
LAaLA




Thursday, 7.3.08::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

First Thursdays San Pedro ART Walk


Explore this evening of open galleries, street vendors, studios, and live entertainment in this port city’s downtown. This is a family event.
Free
5-9pm
Between 4th & 8th Streets
Downtown San Pedro
http://www.1stthursday.com/


Pier Twilight Dance Series: One Hawaii
Enjoy the pier in a South Pacific experience at this event featuring performing Keali'i Reichel and Na Leo.
Free
7pm
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica
http://www.santamonica.com/index.php/things_to_do/calendar.html


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



Friday, 7.4.08::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

6th Annual Vision Outside 4th of July Jazz & Blues Festival
The Vision Theatre hosts sounds of jazz and blues, food (including free watermelon) and kids activities like face painting.
Free
1-7pm
Vision Theatre back lot
3341 West 43rd Place
Los Angeles


Cuban Themed 4th of July Party
Get wet at this poolside party with a Cuban theme. Sample the mojitos and Cuba Libres. To reserve a cabana, arrive early or just enjoy the bbq until 8pm before the fireworks blast off.
Free
1pm-until
The Blue Velvet Lounge
750 S. Garland Ave
Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.bluevelvetrestaurant.com/


CATCH THE FIREWORKS::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Marina del Rey 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza
Arrive superearly because the parking situation can be maddening. In fact, it's probably best if you bike or rollerblade over!
Free
9pm
Marina between Fisherman's Village and the Breakwater
Marina Del Rey
http://www.visitmarina.com/events
http://www.divebaradventures.com/


Malibu Fireworks at Sea
Free
9pm
30100 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA


CBS Studios Fireworks display
Enjoy live music, magic shows, free faux tattoos and fireworks.
Free
4:30-9:30pm
CBS Radford Studios
4024 Radford Ave.
Studio City, CA


L.A. Coliseum 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza
Free
9pm
South lawn near the Natural History Museum
http://www.lacoliseum.com/


Saturday, 7.5.08:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Free Yoga in the Park
Lessons in Runyon Canyon Park daily!
Free
10:30am daily and 6 p.m (no late classes on the weekend – Fri, Sat, Sun)
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 Fuller Dr.
Near the Fuller entrance
Los Angeles
323.666.5046
http://www.myspace.com/runyoncanyonyoga


The JUJU Party – The Soul Children Experience
Since 2001, the Soul Children have been providing an amazing experience with great people, good food, libations and tight beats. Join DJs AL Jackson (he’s dope!), Sacred, Rome and McDjOne on the wheels of steel. Produced by Queen Michelle.
10pm-2am
$10 before 11pm, $15 after
4747 West Century Boulevard
Between La Brea & La Cienega
Inglewood 90304
310.407.3549
http://thesoulchildren.com/
Parking info: Lots of parking available on Century Boulevard; also lot parking across the street from the florist shop; rear access to venue thru parking lot next to location only but NO parking it that lot!; no residential or alley parking access available.




Mingle n Plei Luau Nite!
Party Hawaiian style at this Luau Nite games party with DJ Kaleem, dancing, Craps, Texas Hold 'Em, and Blackjack casino tables with professional dealers, 8 PRIVATE karaoke rooms, Guitar Hero and Rock Band, Dance Revolution, full bar, kitchen open until midnight... and that is just the beginning! There will even be Hula Hoop and Limbo contests with prizes. Tap into your inner child!
$10
9pm-2am
Hilltop Cafe ~ Bar & Lounge
3888 Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles 90008
http://www.mingleandplei.com/


ALL WEEKEND, 7.3-7.6.07::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Anime Expo
This extravaganza is for anime fans only! Join in the Anime music video contest, karaoke stations, character costume show and the Masquerade Ball. Even enter to win a jaunt to Japan in the expo’s very own AX Idol.
L.A. Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles
800.448.7775
http://www.anime-expo.org/



ONGOING::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Shakespeare by the Sea presents “A Midsummer Night's Dream” & “Anthony & Cleopatra”
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/


Marina del Rey WaterBus
Try something totally different and ride the Marina del Rey WaterBus for only $1/each way.
Service dates: thru 9.1.08 – Fridays 5pm-midnight; Saturdays 11am-midnight; and Sundays 11am-9 pm
$1 per person, one way
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey
marinadelrey.lacounty.gov




Free Shakespeare in Barnsdall Park 2008
The Independent Shakespeare troupe presents Twelfth Night, Henry IV parts one & two and Dr. Faustus this summer. Reservation directions: email which day you’ll attend, which play, and how many attendees you’re coming with to: boxoffice@independentshakespeare.com or call 323.836-0288 with the same info. In the event that a performance is full, up until 7 pm only those with reservations will be seated but after 7pm, it’s a free-for-all.
Free
Thru 8.24.08; Thursdays-Sundays 7:30pm
Barnsdall Park
4800 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood 90027
http://www.independentshakespeare.com/box-office/box-office.html