This week's highlights are:
Thursday: Café Unplugged Show at the Comedy Store
Friday: E.T. &Stand Deliver screenings, Alt-Car Expo
Saturday: Pico ArtWalk, The Great Ice Cream party & “Women on the Verge” screening
Sunday: The Weho Book Fair, Moca Grand Ave Fest & the Abbot Kinney Fest
Monday: The last show at the Te
mple BarAll Weekend: The Watts Towers Festival, National Geographic Film
Fest, Feast of San Gennaro & the Redondo Lobster FestActually, all of the events are highlights.
Ciao,
LAaLA
THURSDAY, September 25th:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::"LAALA DAY" LOL
CAFÉ UNPLUGGED SHOW
Enjoy "LA's ONLY HOT SPOT" in the Comedy Store's main room for a night of comedy, featuring the hilarious comedian Esau McGraw who's hosting the show and a many talented comedians. There's also a live performance by special guest Soul Revolution featuring the Regiment. This is not to be missed. You don't have to wait for Esau's BET Comic View premiere… See him tonight. They revamped the cable show's format and Esau killed it!
$10 in advance @ Café.Uplugged@yahoo.com RSVP now, $15 at the door
Doors open @ 8pm & the show starts @ 9pm
World Famous Comedy Store
8433 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood
http://myspace.com/cafeunplugged
http://www.flystarentertainment.com/
ESOWON BOOKSIGNING of the "Life of William Grimes, A Runaway Slave"
Meet author REGINA MASON as she signs and discusses her new self-published book, "Life of William Grimes, A Runaway Slave." It's the first fugitive slave narrative in American history. This edition of Grimes's autobiography represents an historic partnership between noted scholar of the African American slave narrative, William L. Andrews, and Regina Mason, Grimes's great-great-great-granddaughter. Their extensive historical and genealogical research has produced an authoritative, copiously annotated text that features pages from an original Grimes family Bible, transcriptions of the 1824 correspondence that set the terms for the author's self-purchase in Connecticut (nine years after his escape from Savannah, Georgia), and many other striking images that invoke the life and times of William Grimes.
Free
7pm
Esowon Bookstore
4331 Degnan Blvd
Los Angeles 90008
http://esowon.booksense.com/
FRIDAY, September 26th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
MOVIES IN THE PARK presents "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial"
Watch this childhood favorite underneath the Los Angeles skyline and stars near the Avenue of the Stars.
Free
Screening begins at 7:30pm
Free Admission & Parking with validations from Security in 2000 Avenue of the Stars and Century Plaza Towers
The Park at Century Park
Between 2000 Avenue of the Stars & Century Plaza Towers
Century City 90067
http://www.centurypark.net/
PERSHING SQUARE FRIDAY NIGHT FILMS presents "STAND & DELIVER"
Watch this classic on lawn seating downtown. Bring food or purchase some from vendors.
Free
8pm
Pershing Square
532 South Olive Street
Los Angeles 90013
http://www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/pershing.htm
2008 ALT-CAR EXPO & CONFERENCE
This huge expo features all kinds of alternative transportation. There's info about urban planning, the environment, technology debates and you can even test drive over 100 green vehicles. You can also buy alt-fuel cars, eat at the sustainable food café or just take advantage of the free bike valet. What more could you ask for?
Free, parking $8
10am-5pm
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1855 Main Street
Santa Monica 90401
FUNKY LEMONADE at ZANZIBAR
DJs Hapa & Mr. Choc spin electronic, old skool hip-hop and R&B at this Santa Monica hotspot.
$10
9pm-2am
Zanzibar
1301 5th Street
Santa Monica 90401
PROFESSOR GRIFF in person
Richard "Professor Griff" Griffin, internationally renowned spoken word artist and former member of the hip hop group "Public Enemy" will be discussing various issues
Free
6:30pm
The Talking Drum Community Forum
5730 Crenshaw Blvd. near Slauson
Los Angeles
323.292.5550
SATURDAY, September 27th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
LA WANTS GREEN JOBS NOW!
This campaign for more environmentally friendly jobs includes a Green Job Fair, live performances, green retrofit materials (including solar panels) demos, and actual affordable home retrofitting including painting and landscaping live.
9am-3pm
LA CAUSA / Youth Build
1117 Goodrich Blvd
Los Angeles 90022
http://www.greenjobsnow.com/
http://www.myspace.com/greenforallofficial
MAC COSMETICS' GOLD FEVER
The fabulous Grove L.A. fountain hosts Andrew Andrew performing 4 dances with 12 dancers. The icing on the cake is that 40! MAC/Nordstrom makeup artists are doing makeup-application demonstrations. While you wait, dance to the beats the guest DJs spin.
Free
Makeup appointments 11am-9pm; DJ pre-show 5-7pm; Andrew Andrew 7-9pm
The Grove of Hollywood
189 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA
323.822.4881
http://www.maccosmetics.com/
JUDD APATOW presents AN EVENING OF COMEDY
"Pineapple Express," "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," "Superbad," "Knocked Up," "40 Year Old Virgin," and "Freaks and Geeks" writer/producer/director Judd Apatow takes over UCB for stand-up and surprise special guests. This event should be hilarious.
$10
10pm
Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
5919 Franklin Ave.
Los Angeles 90028
SPACE IS THE PLACE Rollerjam
Let's go way back into the heydays of rollerskating – pull out your bellebottoms, pick out your fro and try not to fall as you stroll by the wall projected Xanadu and you too can be Rollergirl once a month!
$10
9pm-2am
World on Wheels Roller Rink
4645 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles 90019
AZTLAN UNDERGROUND @ ARTNIGHT 18th STREET ARTS CENTER
This bi-annual music and art event features a special performance by Aztlan Underground. There's also info on the local 18th Street Connect, a consortium of different area organizations, open studios and receptions featuring gratis Hpnotiq liquor and Izze sparkling juice. Try not to get too tipsy!
Free
6-9pm
18th Street Arts Center
1639 18th Street
Santa Monica
http://www.18thstreet.org/
THE GREAT LA ICE CREAM PARTY at GRIFFITH PARK
This "free" Alta Dena Dairies ice cream party seeks donations to benefits the LA Commons, an organization that facilitates public art in local neighborhoods. Any small donation will enter you in a raffle for door prizes. RSVP so there's enough to go around.
Donate whatever you can
2-4:30pm
Griffith Park - follow signs to the Merry-Go-Round.
4730 Crystal Springs Dr.
Los Angeles 90027
http://thegreatla.com/icecream/index.html
SILENT MOVIE THEATRE screening of "WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN"
Watch this Pedro Almodovar classic satire starring the drag queen Carmen Maura.
$10
5pm
Silent Movie Theatre
611 N. Fairfax Ave.
Hollywood 90036
3RD ANNUAL PICO ARTWALK & VINTAGE AUTO SHOW
Stroll Pico Blvd between Centinela and Main Street for this green themed festival. There will be open galleries and studios and 2 London-style double decker buses with various pick up and drop off locations. Enjoy the "Taste of Pico" food component. Also a vintage car expo in the SGI parking lot.
Free, with free parking @ Santa Monica College.
10am-5pm
Pico Boulevard between Centinela & Main Streets
Santa Monica 90405
http://www.picopassport.com/
SUNDAY, September 28th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
WEHO BOOK FAIR
This bookfair's highlights are tons of books to browse, a literary agent discussion with reps Elsie Capron and B.J. Robbins and the panel on "Sci-Fi and Politics" featuring David Niven and Harry Turtledove.
Free
10am-6pm
West Hollywood Book Fair
647 N. San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles 90069
http://www.westhollywoodbookfair.org/schedule/panels-special-guests/
ABBOT KINNEY STREET FAIR
Celebrate Venice's 102nd anniversary on my favorite street in LA, Abbot Kinney. This east coast style street fair has tons of vendors, food and musicians performing. It's soooooooo much fun after you find a parking spot.
Free10am-6:30pm
Abbot Kinney Blvd. from Main St. to Venice Blvd.
Venice
VISTA DEL MAR FALL COMMUINITY CARNIVAL
This neighborhood "friend-raiser" carnival is a great family fun day that includes a moon bounce, arcade, Ferris wheel, giant slide, food court, family fun games, kids crafts fair, prizes, raffles, music, and children's entertainment.
Free; rides $1-$2, food $1-$6
11am-4pm
Vista Del Mar
3200 Motor Ave.
Los Angeles 90034
http://www.vistadelmar.org/
MOCA GRAND AVENUE FESTIVAL
Explore Downtown LA’s arts & culture through music, theater, dance performances, artmaking, drum circles, museum gallery tours, and food. "the BIGGEST DANCE ever" party features the Electric Slide and takes place at 1st street and Grand Avenue, between Walt Disney Concert Hall and Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at 2:45pm. Early birds can enjoy 15 minute mini-lessons at 12:45pm and 1:45pm. The Electric Slide’s original choreographer/copyright holder Ric Silver may even be there to instruct.
Free
11am-5pm
MOCA
250 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles 90012
http://www.musiccenter.org/
SACRED MUSIC FESTIVAL CLOSING CEREMONY
This unique festival honors the sea and features musicians from around the world.
Free
3pm- 6:41pm (sundown)
Santa Monica Beach @ the end of Ocean Park Boulevard
Santa Monica
http://www.festivalofsacredmusic.org/
MONDAY, September 29th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
DIONNE FARRIS & SOUL OF JOHN BLACK @ the TEMPLE BAR FINALE!
I can’t believe that one of LA’s only alternative music venues that supports independent performers is shutting down. To seal the deal, the former Arrested Development singer Dionne Farris will be performing with KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez at 10pm, after Soul of John Black opens for her at 9:30pm. Where are we gonna go?
$15
9pm-2am
Temple Bar
1026 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica
http://www.templebarlive.com/
ALL WEEKEND::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
FEAST OF SAN GENNARO
Similar to nYc’s 80 years strong Precious Cheese Feast, enjoy Italian culture over grub (of course!), entertainment like a cooking stage and bingo, rides, and wine samples.
$5
Friday-Sunday, 11am-8pm
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles 90028
http://www.feastofla.com/
13th ANNUAL REDONDO BEACH LOBSTER FEST
Pull out your bibs and enjoy some lobster along with other cuisines, drinks, kids entertainment, music and dancing.
$10
Friday 5-11pm, Saturday noon-11pm, Sunday noon-9pm
Seaside Lagoon
200 Portofino Way
Redondo Beach
http://www.lobsterfestival.com/
27th ANNUAL WATTS TOWERS DRUM & JAZZ FESTIVAL
Saturday’s the Day of the Drum Festival celebrating international percussion styles from Latin, African, Japanese, Jazz, Indigenous, and other cultures and Sunday’s is the Jazz Festival The City's first Jazz festival paying homage to the roots of Jazz in Gospel , Blues, Avant Garde and the Latin Jazz. Tour the Watts Towers while there.
Free
Saturday & Sunday from 11am-6pm
Watts Towers Art Center Amphitheater
1727 E. 107th St.,
Watts
213-847-4646
http://www.wattstowers.net/
2008 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ALL ROADS FILM FEST
This 5th annual festival features over 28 international films, amazing photography exhibits and a few musical performances, repping 24 cultures from 19 countries. Free
Various times
Egyptian Theatre/American Cinematheque
6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood 90028
http://www.americancinematheque.com/archive1999/2008/Egyptian/All_Roads_Fest_2008.htm
THE GREAT LA ICE CREAM PARTY at GRIFFITH PARK
This "free" Alta Dena Dairies ice cream party seeks donations to benefits the LA Commons, an organization that facilitates public art in local neighborhoods. Any small donation will enter you in a raffle for door prizes. RSVP so there's enough to go around.
Donate whatever you can
2-4:30pm
Griffith Park - follow signs to the Merry-Go-Round.
4730 Crystal Springs Dr.
Los Angeles 90027
http://thegreatla.com/icecream/index.html
SILENT MOVIE THEATRE screening of "WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN"
Watch this Pedro Almodovar classic satire starring the drag queen Carmen Maura.
$10
5pm
Silent Movie Theatre
611 N. Fairfax Ave.
Hollywood 90036
3RD ANNUAL PICO ARTWALK & VINTAGE AUTO SHOW
Stroll Pico Blvd between Centinela and Main Street for this green themed festival. There will be open galleries and studios and 2 London-style double decker buses with various pick up and drop off locations. Enjoy the "Taste of Pico" food component. Also a vintage car expo in the SGI parking lot.
Free, with free parking @ Santa Monica College.
10am-5pm
Pico Boulevard between Centinela & Main Streets
Santa Monica 90405
http://www.picopassport.com/
SUNDAY, September 28th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
WEHO BOOK FAIR
This bookfair's highlights are tons of books to browse, a literary agent discussion with reps Elsie Capron and B.J. Robbins and the panel on "Sci-Fi and Politics" featuring David Niven and Harry Turtledove.
Free
10am-6pm
West Hollywood Book Fair
647 N. San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles 90069
http://www.westhollywoodbookfair.org/schedule/panels-special-guests/
ABBOT KINNEY STREET FAIR
Celebrate Venice's 102nd anniversary on my favorite street in LA, Abbot Kinney. This east coast style street fair has tons of vendors, food and musicians performing. It's soooooooo much fun after you find a parking spot.
Free10am-6:30pm
Abbot Kinney Blvd. from Main St. to Venice Blvd.
Venice
VISTA DEL MAR FALL COMMUINITY CARNIVAL
This neighborhood "friend-raiser" carnival is a great family fun day that includes a moon bounce, arcade, Ferris wheel, giant slide, food court, family fun games, kids crafts fair, prizes, raffles, music, and children's entertainment.
Free; rides $1-$2, food $1-$6
11am-4pm
Vista Del Mar
3200 Motor Ave.
Los Angeles 90034
http://www.vistadelmar.org/
MOCA GRAND AVENUE FESTIVAL
Explore Downtown LA’s arts & culture through music, theater, dance performances, artmaking, drum circles, museum gallery tours, and food. "the BIGGEST DANCE ever" party features the Electric Slide and takes place at 1st street and Grand Avenue, between Walt Disney Concert Hall and Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at 2:45pm. Early birds can enjoy 15 minute mini-lessons at 12:45pm and 1:45pm. The Electric Slide’s original choreographer/copyright holder Ric Silver may even be there to instruct.
Free
11am-5pm
MOCA
250 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles 90012
http://www.musiccenter.org/
SACRED MUSIC FESTIVAL CLOSING CEREMONY
This unique festival honors the sea and features musicians from around the world.
Free
3pm- 6:41pm (sundown)
Santa Monica Beach @ the end of Ocean Park Boulevard
Santa Monica
http://www.festivalofsacredmusic.org/
MONDAY, September 29th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
DIONNE FARRIS & SOUL OF JOHN BLACK @ the TEMPLE BAR FINALE!
I can’t believe that one of LA’s only alternative music venues that supports independent performers is shutting down. To seal the deal, the former Arrested Development singer Dionne Farris will be performing with KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez at 10pm, after Soul of John Black opens for her at 9:30pm. Where are we gonna go?
$15
9pm-2am
Temple Bar
1026 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica
http://www.templebarlive.com/
ALL WEEKEND::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
FEAST OF SAN GENNARO
Similar to nYc’s 80 years strong Precious Cheese Feast, enjoy Italian culture over grub (of course!), entertainment like a cooking stage and bingo, rides, and wine samples.
$5
Friday-Sunday, 11am-8pm
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles 90028
http://www.feastofla.com/
13th ANNUAL REDONDO BEACH LOBSTER FEST
Pull out your bibs and enjoy some lobster along with other cuisines, drinks, kids entertainment, music and dancing.
$10
Friday 5-11pm, Saturday noon-11pm, Sunday noon-9pm
Seaside Lagoon
200 Portofino Way
Redondo Beach
http://www.lobsterfestival.com/
27th ANNUAL WATTS TOWERS DRUM & JAZZ FESTIVAL
Saturday’s the Day of the Drum Festival celebrating international percussion styles from Latin, African, Japanese, Jazz, Indigenous, and other cultures and Sunday’s is the Jazz Festival The City's first Jazz festival paying homage to the roots of Jazz in Gospel , Blues, Avant Garde and the Latin Jazz. Tour the Watts Towers while there.
Free
Saturday & Sunday from 11am-6pm
Watts Towers Art Center Amphitheater
1727 E. 107th St.,
Watts
213-847-4646
http://www.wattstowers.net/
2008 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ALL ROADS FILM FEST
This 5th annual festival features over 28 international films, amazing photography exhibits and a few musical performances, repping 24 cultures from 19 countries. Free
Various times
Egyptian Theatre/American Cinematheque
6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood 90028
http://www.americancinematheque.com/archive1999/2008/Egyptian/All_Roads_Fest_2008.htm
