Happy August LAaLALanders!
This weekend there are neon art shows, beach and rollerskating parties, ethnic festivals, a Venice late night jaunt, outdoor films and so much more!
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Friday, 8.1.08::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
FIRST FRIDAYS ON ABBOT KINNEYGo 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! Just beware, it’s addictive…
FIRST FRIDAYS ON ABBOT KINNEYGo 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! Just beware, it’s addictive…
Free
6-10pm
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice 90291
http://www.abbotkinneynow.com/
SOULFOOD PRESENTS: BOUNCE ROCK SKATE
The title says it all! Knock out 2 birds with one stone – dance and exercise!
$10 admission includes a free skate rental!!
9pm-2am
SOULFOOD PRESENTS: BOUNCE ROCK SKATE
The title says it all! Knock out 2 birds with one stone – dance and exercise!
$10 admission includes a free skate rental!!
9pm-2am
21 & over
World on Wheels
World on Wheels
4645 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles
http://www.soulfood.myviprsvp.com/
http://www.soulfood.myviprsvp.com/
http://www.myspcace.com/soulfoodevent
FRESH ROOTS JAZZ FESTIVAL
Enjoy classic and contemporary Jazz outdoors in this fabulous downtown LA plaza.
Free
7pm
Grand Performances
350 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles 90071
http://www.grandperformances.org
FIRST FRIDAYS – CRYPTONIGHT @ MONA
The Museum of Neon Art presents reknowned keyboardist David Witham and violinist Jeff Gauthier who create electronica and acoustic sounds inspired by the venue’s exotic neon art.
$10; free for members
8-10pm
Museum of Neon Art
136 W. 4th St
Los Angeles 90013
http://www.neonmona.org/
SATURDAY, 8.2.08::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
LACMA PRESENT the BOBBY MATOS AFRO-LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Enjoy the outdoors and great music behind LACMA in Hancock Park as band leader -timbalero Bobby Matos and his band provide Afro-Cuban rhythms and hard bop with his high-energy band.
Free
5pm
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Hancock Park (behind LACMA)
5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles 90036
http://www.lacma.org/
BLACKNLA’S 3RD ANNUAL BEACH PARTY
Join LA's ultimate beach party with your blankets, canopies, chairs, coolers, umbrellas, food, drinks and everything else.
12-10pm
Dockweiler Beach
12000 Vista Del Mar
FRESH ROOTS JAZZ FESTIVAL
Enjoy classic and contemporary Jazz outdoors in this fabulous downtown LA plaza.
Free
7pm
Grand Performances
350 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles 90071
http://www.grandperformances.org
FIRST FRIDAYS – CRYPTONIGHT @ MONA
The Museum of Neon Art presents reknowned keyboardist David Witham and violinist Jeff Gauthier who create electronica and acoustic sounds inspired by the venue’s exotic neon art.
$10; free for members
8-10pm
Museum of Neon Art
136 W. 4th St
Los Angeles 90013
http://www.neonmona.org/
SATURDAY, 8.2.08::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
LACMA PRESENT the BOBBY MATOS AFRO-LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Enjoy the outdoors and great music behind LACMA in Hancock Park as band leader -timbalero Bobby Matos and his band provide Afro-Cuban rhythms and hard bop with his high-energy band.
Free
5pm
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Hancock Park (behind LACMA)
5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles 90036
http://www.lacma.org/
BLACKNLA’S 3RD ANNUAL BEACH PARTY
Join LA's ultimate beach party with your blankets, canopies, chairs, coolers, umbrellas, food, drinks and everything else.
12-10pm
Dockweiler Beach
12000 Vista Del Mar
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293-8504
Dockweiler Beach includes Playa del Rey and El Segundo and is found at the most west end of Imperial Hwy (Imperial Hwy dead ends at the beach parking lot). $7 parking in beach parking lot.
SCION PRESENTS: INSIDERS, OUTSIDERS & THE MIDDLE
Curated by Giant Robot
In conjunction with Giant Robot, the Scion Gallery’s 4,500 sq foot Installation L.A. Gallery opening reception for this exhibition celebrating the divergent mindsets of artists like the UK’s Adrian Johnson, Japan’s Noriko Ashino and ZariganiWorks, AKA duo Taro Mukasa and Yoshitane Sakamoto, among others.Who knows? You may even get a free Scion bookbag full of goodies and some free drinks!
Free
SCION PRESENTS: INSIDERS, OUTSIDERS & THE MIDDLE
Curated by Giant Robot
In conjunction with Giant Robot, the Scion Gallery’s 4,500 sq foot Installation L.A. Gallery opening reception for this exhibition celebrating the divergent mindsets of artists like the UK’s Adrian Johnson, Japan’s Noriko Ashino and ZariganiWorks, AKA duo Taro Mukasa and Yoshitane Sakamoto, among others.Who knows? You may even get a free Scion bookbag full of goodies and some free drinks!
Free
7-10pm
Scion Installation L.A.
Scion Installation L.A.
8553 Washington Blvd.
Culver City 90232
http://www.scion.com/space/
HISTORIC FILIPINOTOWN FESTIVAL & FREE BUS TOURS
The Filipino American Library (FAL) and the Historic Filipinotown Neighborhood Council (HiFiNC) provide free bus tours in conjunction with the Historic Filipinotown Festival. While the tours are free, space is limited and they usually fill up in advance. Have a rare historical overview of Filipinos in Los Angeles.
Free
All day festival
Four 1.5-hour tours will begin at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm. RSVP at filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net or 213-382-0488.
Temple St. 2 blocks east of Alvarado St.
Los Angeles 90026
http://www.filipinoamericanlibrary.org/
YOGA EN ESPAñOL EXPERIENCE
Teacher Hilary Kimblin presents this all levels class on the beach, while practicing hablando en Español experience.
$10
10-11:15am
Crescent Bay Park
1906 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica 90405
http://www.yogaunderthetrees.com/
SUNDAY, 8.3.08:::::::::::::::::::::::::
SUNDAY CINEMA IN THE BACKYARD presents THE DARJEELING LIMITED
Enjoy the W Hotel's poolside cabana/restaurant, watch films and ride out the weekend.
Sunday Cinema in The Backyard
Free
8pm
The Backyard @ the W Hotel
930 Hilgard Ave.
Westwood 90024
http://www.whotels.com/losangeles
MOCA DOWNTOWN presents FIRST SUNDAYS ARE FOR FAMILIES
Receive the special family tour of MOCA Focus: Lisa Lapinski, The Fret and its Variants, and afterward, using wood, found objects, wallpaper, and other materials craft your own creation.
FREE
1-3:30pm
MOCA Grand Avenue
250 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles 90012
www.moca.org/museum/forfamilies.php
ALL WEEKEND:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
20th ANNUAL TASTE IN SAN PEDRO FESTIVAL
The South Bay’s food fest includes a kids area with face painting, a Ferris Wheel, and climbing wall.
$10 Adults, $5 Seniors and kids (4 -17), Children under 3 free
Saturday & Sunday, 8.2-3.08
11am-7pm
Point Fermin Park
807 W. Paseo Del Mar
San Pedro
http://www.tasteinsanpedro.com/
HISTORIC FILIPINOTOWN FESTIVAL & FREE BUS TOURS
The Filipino American Library (FAL) and the Historic Filipinotown Neighborhood Council (HiFiNC) provide free bus tours in conjunction with the Historic Filipinotown Festival. While the tours are free, space is limited and they usually fill up in advance. Have a rare historical overview of Filipinos in Los Angeles.
Free
All day festival
Four 1.5-hour tours will begin at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm. RSVP at filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net or 213-382-0488.
Temple St. 2 blocks east of Alvarado St.
Los Angeles 90026
http://www.filipinoamericanlibrary.org/
YOGA EN ESPAñOL EXPERIENCE
Teacher Hilary Kimblin presents this all levels class on the beach, while practicing hablando en Español experience.
$10
10-11:15am
Crescent Bay Park
1906 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica 90405
http://www.yogaunderthetrees.com/
SUNDAY, 8.3.08:::::::::::::::::::::::::
SUNDAY CINEMA IN THE BACKYARD presents THE DARJEELING LIMITED
Enjoy the W Hotel's poolside cabana/restaurant, watch films and ride out the weekend.
Sunday Cinema in The Backyard
Free
8pm
The Backyard @ the W Hotel
930 Hilgard Ave.
Westwood 90024
http://www.whotels.com/losangeles
MOCA DOWNTOWN presents FIRST SUNDAYS ARE FOR FAMILIES
Receive the special family tour of MOCA Focus: Lisa Lapinski, The Fret and its Variants, and afterward, using wood, found objects, wallpaper, and other materials craft your own creation.
FREE
1-3:30pm
MOCA Grand Avenue
250 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles 90012
www.moca.org/museum/forfamilies.php
ALL WEEKEND:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
20th ANNUAL TASTE IN SAN PEDRO FESTIVAL
The South Bay’s food fest includes a kids area with face painting, a Ferris Wheel, and climbing wall.
$10 Adults, $5 Seniors and kids (4 -17), Children under 3 free
Saturday & Sunday, 8.2-3.08
11am-7pm
Point Fermin Park
807 W. Paseo Del Mar
San Pedro
http://www.tasteinsanpedro.com/
