There's lots to do this weekend including an 80's Sing Along at the Downtown Music Center that's the ultimate karaeoke with live band on hand, 2 Latin Jazz concerts, a Samuel Jackson sponsored Art Exhibit, and the Rock Jamaica party, among other activities.
Check out the list.
Ciao,
LAaLA
FRIDAY, 8.15.08::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
FRIDAY NIGHT SING-ALONGS features CLASSIC HITS OF THE 80’s!
Exercise your pipes (at whichever level) as you sing along to retro Wham, Kool & the Gang, Berlin, Heart, Madonna, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson hits. This ultimate Karaeoke party even includes live musicians to make this experience as authentic as possible. Sing on!
Free
7:30-9pm - limited capacity – seating begins at 7pm
Music Center Plaza
135 North Grand Avenue
Los Angeles 90012
213.972.7211
www.musiccenter.org
LACMA’s FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ featuring PETER ERSKINE & FRIENDS
Listen to live jazz music at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s BP Grand Entrance.
Free
6-8pm
BP Grand Entrance
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles 90036
SATURDAY, 8.16.08::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
I THINK IT’S ART, I THINK IT’S FASHION PARTY
Urban Decay Magazine, Stephen Hauptfuhr, Boxeight, Flaunt, Standard, 42 Below, Uber & Stickman present celebrating the launch of Downtown LA’s new Boxeight Gallery/performance space. Live performances by Chester French, Crooked Cowboy, the Fresh Water Indians & Nite Jewel; & DJs Cam Francisco. There are also artists on exhibit.
Suggested donation from 7-10pm, $10 after
7pm - 3am
View invite @:
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1446 East Washington Blvd
Los Angeles 90021
LACMA’S LATIN MUSIC featuring the CHUCHITO VALDEZ TRIO
Sit in Hancock Park behind LACMA and enjoy sounds of Latin America with a very eclectic picnic crowd.
Free
5pm
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles 90036
REEL BLACK MEN SCREENING
The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center sponsors a screening of films by emerging African American male filmmakers to showcase their movies. There’s a reception prior to showcase and a discussion after the screening.
$10 entry, $5 parking
RSVP @ 323.957.4747
Raleigh Studios Chaplin Theater
5300 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles
ROCK JAMAICA REGGAE DANCE PARTY
The “sexiest reggae dance party” in LA features an upstairs lounge sponsored by CarpeDm Clothing new clothes on display, giveaways and spokesmodels.
There are also early night drink specials including $5 Mixed Drinks and 2 for 1 Red Stripes from 10–10:30pm. Enjoy the authentic roots and culture.
No Cover Before 11pm, $10 Cover after
10pm-3am
3705 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles 90026
SUNDAY, 8.17.08::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
"HEAD TRIPS" ART EXHIBIT
Samuel Jackson hosts this opening day reception of art as seen through the eyes of Emmy award-winning Hollywood hairstylist Robert L. Stevenson.
Samuel Jackson hosts this opening day reception of art as seen through the eyes of Emmy award-winning Hollywood hairstylist Robert L. Stevenson.
Free
2-5pm
Museum of African American Art
Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw Mall
Macy's - 3rd Level
4005 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles 90008
“LIVES AT THE INTERSECTION” EXHIBIT
This Artists in Discussion Panel and exhibit is curated by Dr. Gerda Covine, Ed. D. and features Mely Barragan, Nathaniel Bustion, Pamela Davis, Jan Jackson, Jacobo Ramirez & Oscar Sanabria. Free refreshments will be available.
Free
2-4pm
Ave 50 Studio
131 N. Avenue 50
Highland Park
323.258.1435
