It’s hard to believe we’re going into a new season since there are still so many event choices. Fall season change doesn’t really exist in the land of sunshine so why would our options? This is one of the benefits of such good weather year-round. Well, let me not forget “chilly” February lol.
Have a great time,
LAaLA
THURSDAY, 9.4.08:::::::::::::::::::::
SUBWAY 2 THE SEA COMMUNITY UPDATE MEETING in WeHO
Learn more about the Westside Extension Transit Corridor Study in this public meeting that looks at the many alternative transportation modes, from dedicated bus lanes, varied developed Metro (train) options, and two alignments on both Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards. The plan extends from the existing Metro Rail Hollywood/Highland and Wilshire/Western Stations to the Pacific Ocean. The northern study area follows the base of the Santa Monica Mountains along Hollywood, Sunset and San Vicente Boulevards, while the southern line skims Pico Boulevard and the overall study area is about 38 square miles.
Free
6-8pm
Plummer Park
7377 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood
http://www.metro.net/projects_studies/westside/default.htm
ROCK DOCS: A CELEBRATION OF ROCK DOCUMENTARIES Screenings
View 2 docs about musician Bob Dylan. Director Murray Lerner's "The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan Live at the Newport Folk Festival" and D.A. Pennebaker's "Bob Dylan '65 Revisited" follows the singer writing and rehearsing his '66 classic "Blonde on Blonde."
$9
7:30pm
American Cinematheque at the Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Avenue @14th Street
Santa Monica
http://www.myspace.com/americancinematheque
SHOP at SANTEE ALLEY
Explore the Fashion District's Downtown bargain center any day of the week. The Alley offers knockoffs and authentic steals and everything in between. Try to hit it during the week because the weekends are hectic.
10am-6pm
East 12th St between Santee St and Maple Ave
Los Angeles 90015
FRIDAY, 9.5.08::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
LEVITT PAVILLION LA presents STRATOSPHEERIUS
Enjoy the funky electric violins, driving guitar rhythms, and fevered drumming layered in an explosive fashion, out-of-this-world dance grooves are part jazz, part funk and all fun.
Free
7:30pm
The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts
Northwest corner of MacArthur Park
near West 6th Street & S. Park View Street
Los Angeles
http://levittla.org/en/calendar.html
GRAND PERFORMANCES presents LOS PINGUOS
This Argentine music group mixes Spanish guitars, Cuban Tres, Peruvian cajón (box-drum) and harmonizing vocals for a pleasant music mélange that'll make you get on your feet and baila.
Free
Noon
Calfornia Plaza
300-350 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles
DANCE DOWNTOWN presents ARGENTINE TANGO
Get on the dance floor and learn how to do the Tango with one of our local bands…. The dance floor is provided (literally.)
Free
6:30-10pm
Music Center Plaza
135 North Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.musiccenter.org/
LOS FELIZ ARTWALK
Check out the galleries located in this hipster enclave as they stay open late for you to peruse.
Free
First Fridays (of the month) 7-11pm
Hollywood Boulevard, around Vermont and Sunset Junction
Los Angeles
http://www.losfelizartwalk.org/
RIDE – ARC NIGHT RIDE
Bring your bike and blend in Urban Anthropology, an architectural aspect and great people for a unique night against the LA skyline.
Free
First Fridays (of the month) 9-11pm
Mayfair Market
5877 Franklin Avenue
Los Angeles 90028
http://ridearc.org/
MOVIES IN THE PARK presents WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
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/
SATURDAY, 9.6.08::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
BRAZILIAN DAY LA FESTIVAL
Taste authentic food, hear the country's music, learn about the Afro-Brazilian martial art/dance Capeoira at the Kids Corner, participate in contests and visit ethnic vendors at this rare festival sponsored by the Brazilian Consulate.
Free
12-6pm
La Brea Tar Pits
5801 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles 90036
http://www.brazilian-consulate.org/
BRAZILIAN DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL
View 6 films about the harsh reality of a large percentage of the Brazilian population. Some of the characters remain impoverished as others prevail to move out of it. The documentaries are: "Isle of Flowers" - from a tomato to an island of trash, feeding the poor; "In the Fringes of São Paulo" – homelessness and poverty on the streets of "São Paulo; Parallel Universe" - rap in the favelas of São Paulo; "Youth Rhythms" - a Bahian school uses music to educate; "Strong Roots" – fighting poverty and developing a new world; & "I Was Born a Black Woman" – congresswoman Benedita da Silva's journey from favelas to the Brazilian congress. There will be a post-screening discussion.
$5
6-10pm
Reception @ 6pm, screening @ 6:30pm - Limited seating
Echo Park Film Center
1200 N. Alvarado St
Los Angeles
"SAY ANYTHING" @ the ANGEL CITY DRIVE-IN
See one of my favorite films starring John Cusack &Ione Skye as '80s high school lovebirds. Impeccably directed by Cameron Crowe - this cult-classic elevated teen romantic comedies to a place rarely revisited. Be sure to bring your beanbag, folding chair or blanket or you'll be uncomfortably SOL LOL. What better way is there to see it?
$10 general admission, $5 for kids (12 & younger)
6:30pm doors open; 8pm flick begins
2nd Floor
240 West 4th St.
Los Angeles 90013
http://www.angelcitydrivein.com/
SCION GALLERY presents: THE ART OF MUSIC
A visit to the 4,500 sq ft Installation L.A. Gallery is reminscent of Williamsburg, Brooklyn artspaces. This show about the mix art and music, featuring 15 international artists exhibiting their physical perspectives of the medium thru concert posters, album covers, choriginal drawings, paintings, record sleeves, objects and installations. It's co-sponsored by the French collective ill-Studio and features Australia's Josh Petherick (Vans California, Tokion Products, Arkitip, etc); LA's Steven Harrington (whose collabos include Kid Robot & Element skateboards); Swiss studio //DIY (Apple, Etnies, Nike and their own +41 streetwear label); and other noted artists from Germany, the UK, etc. A can't miss! There will probably be free Scion bookbags including lots of swag.
Free
7–10pm Opening reception, show thru September 27; free valet parking
Scion Installation L.A. Gallery
3521 Helms Ave @ National Blvd (mapquest it as the locations "LA" confusing)
Culver City 90232
FREE MASSAGE CLASS in NOho
Ever want to be a professional massage therapist or just wanna learn the professional techniques? Well, here's your chance to test-drive a massage program while being educated on how fiscally and spiritually lucrative this trade can be.
Free
1pm
IPPT Massage School
5648 Vineland Avenue
North Hollywood 91601
http://www.ippt.com/
BLAB!SHOW Opening Reception
I absolutely LOVE Bergamot Station… It's a group of galleries, artspaces and studios in Santa Monica. Here's your chance to visit it for some amazing animated art.
Free
8pm
Copro Nason Gallery
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan Avenue T5
Santa Monica 90404
http://www.blabshow.com/
SUBWAY 2 THE SEA COMMUNITY UPDATE MEETING in Beverly Hills 90210
Get active in community and city-planning. See Thursday for description.
Free
2-4pm
Beverly Hills Public Library Auditorium
444 N Rexford Drive 2nd Floor
Beverly Hills 90210
http://www.metro.net/projects_studies/westside/default.htm
MADE IN CULVER CITY Party & Screenings
Culver City Redevelopment Agency presents a celebration of the golden classics under the stars of this newly trendy neighborhood. Don't believe me? Go to the New York Times and search CC – there are at least 3 recent articles about its hotness. In commemorating films produced in "The Heart of Screenland", there will be screenings of the Tom & Jerry cartoon, "The Two Mouseketeers", followed by MGM's classic musical "Anchors Aweigh" starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra.
7-10pm
Free
Culver City City Hall Courtyard
9770 Culver Blvd.
Culver City 90232
http://www.culvercity.org/
L.A. CONSERVANCY WALKING TOURS
Learn more about our city's history via its architectural past and future. Explore Angelino Heights' Carroll Avenue restored Victorian home or visit Downtown's Broadway Historic Theatre District old movie palaces.
Check website for date, time and location info
Saturdays
$5-10
L.A. Conservancy
Los Angeles
http://laconservancy.org/tours/
FLYING HIGH – FREE FLIGHTS FOR YOUTH
EAA Aviation Foundation members invite kids ages 8-17 on free trips at the EAA Chapter 723 hangar to introduce them to aviation. Afterward, each youth gets a "Young Eagles" certificate and a booklet on flying. What an education?! Make reservations @ 805.647.6994.
Free
10:30am-4 pm
Camarillo Airport
501 Airport Drive
Camarillo
MALIBU SURF ASSOCIATION CLASSIC
This is one of the top surf events in our state with more than 250 competing surfers. The highlight is the surf celebrity event featuring Jason Mraz, Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Sal Masekela (EXPN) and Peter DiStefano (Porno for Pyros), award presentations and more in the "Surfrider Foundation Celebrity Expression Session" fundraiser.
Celeb event – 11am-noon
Free
Surfrider Beach
23200 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu 90265
http://www.msasurfing.org/events/
POUNDER-KONE ARTSPACE presents THREE MAN SHOW
Thespian CCH Pounder and her husband Boubacar Kone have an opening reception for this painting and sculpture exhibit featuring artists Richard Ewan, Yrneh Brown and Tony Ramos.
Show thru 10.2.08
Free
Artists Talk from 6:30-7:30; reception 6-9pm
Pounder-Koné Art Space
3407 Glendale Blvd.
Atwater Village, Los Angeles 90039
http://www.cchpkas.com/
LACMA presents L.A. FLAST Exhibit
LACMA's bringing back their '73 400-image exploration of local street style. Fast forward to '08, and you can see this one-night installation including music performances and film screenings. You may even be photographed and spun up to the web.
8-11pm
$10
Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles 90036
http://www.lacma.org/events/lanza.aspx
911TruthLA Presents THE REFLECTING POOL
This narrative film challenges the "official version" of the 9/11 tragedy.
Afterwards, there's a Q&A with filmmakers Jarek Kupsc & Joseph Culp.
1pm party, 2:30pm screening
The Unurban Cafe
3301 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica
Park across street at US Bank lot
http://reflectingpoolfilm.com/
SUNDAY, 9.7.08::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
TARGET FIRST SUNDAYS featuring MERELY MARLEY
Join this Bob Marley tribute featuring young percussionist Magette Sow, Jamaican award-winning singer Andrew Clarke; singer/model India Sadie; Jamerican graphic artist/photogragher Neville Garrick designed Bob Marley's album covers shares his knowledge of Marley; Jamaica's singer Ms. Triniti; and Hawai'I's female duo Mikioi with their band and their special Jawaiian sound!
Museum opens @ 11am; program begins @ 1pm
FREE
California African American Museum
600 State Drive
Los Angeles 90037
PASADENA COLLEGE FLEA MARKET
Check out over 450 vendors selling antiques and collectibles as all of the proceeds benefit student scholarships and activities on campus.
Free, $2 parking
Every 1st Sunday of the month
Pasadena City College Flea Market
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena 91106
http://www.pasadena.edu/fleamarket
UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS FAIRE Extension Writers Faire
Learn about a choice of 24 mini-workshops and panels in creative writing and screenwriting hosted by more than 70 Writers' Program instructors. There will also be reps from local graduate programs, writing-related organizations and businesses. There’s even a demo of online courses and screenwriting software and a chance to enter a free drawing.
Free; Parking on campus is $9 (Lot 2 at Hilgard and Westholme Avenues)
11am-3pm
UCLA Campus: Young Hall Courtyard
607 Charles E Young Drive East
Westwood
www.uclaextension.edu/writers
LAS PALMAS FLEA MARKET
Find old and new, vintage and contemporary antiques, art, and designer goods, while being surrounded with live music and food.
Free
11am–6pm
Las Palmas Flea Market
N. Las Palmas Ave.
Los Angeles 90065
MONDAY, 9.8.08:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
SUBWAY 2 THE SEA COMMUNITY UPDATE MEETING at LACMA
Get active in community and city-planning. See Thursday for description.
Free
6pm
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) West - Terrace Room
5905 Wilshire Boulevard 5th Floor
Los Angeles 90036
http://www.metro.net/projects_studies/westside/default.htm
ALL WEEKEND:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
L.A. GREEK FEST
Get your grub on with some baklava, lamb gyro and souvlaki as Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson honorary chair and guest host of this 10th annual fest. Maybe even get a teacup reading…
Friday, 5-11pm - Free admission; Saturday, 1-11pm & Sunday, 12-10pm - Adults $5, kids free
Saint Sophia Cathedral
1324 S. Normandie Ave.
Los Angeles 90006
http://www.lagreekfest.com/
ORIGINAL LONG BEACH LOBSTER FESTIVAL
The lobsters in this fest are fresh, live main lobsters flown in nightly from the Atlantic Ocean. Bristol Farms master chef Bruce Jacobs will be the MC of cookery. Choose a feast of 1.25 lb. or 2 lb. lobster, fresh sliced lemons, a bread roll, scrumptious butter dipping sauce, coleslaw, and watermelon. Don’t forget your bib as you get your grub amidst the live bands and diverse food court. All eyes will be on the hilarious lobster mascot contest!
$13 admission; $15 lobster feast (presale packages)
Friday: 5-11pm; Saturday: noon-midnight; Sunday: noon-10pm
Rainbow Lagoon
400-403 Shoreline Village Drive
Long Beach 90802
http://www.originallobsterfestival.com/
FESTIVAL OF PHILIPPINE ARTS & CULTURE
Join SoCal’s longest-running (17th Annual) festival of Filipino arts and culture. There will be delicious Filipino and Asian food, traditional and contemporary music and dance, martial arts, live art and painting in the Pilipino Artist Network (PAN) Pavilion and a performance by Latin Soul legend, the "Afrofilipino" Joe Bataan.
$7
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-6pm
Pt. Fermin Park
807 Paseo Del Mar
San Pedro
http://www.filamarts.org/
PASADENA COLLEGE FLEA MARKET
Check out over 450 vendors selling antiques and collectibles as all of the proceeds benefit student scholarships and activities on campus.
Free, $2 parking
Every 1st Sunday of the month
Pasadena City College Flea Market
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena 91106
http://www.pasadena.edu/fleamarket
UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS FAIRE Extension Writers Faire
Learn about a choice of 24 mini-workshops and panels in creative writing and screenwriting hosted by more than 70 Writers' Program instructors. There will also be reps from local graduate programs, writing-related organizations and businesses. There’s even a demo of online courses and screenwriting software and a chance to enter a free drawing.
Free; Parking on campus is $9 (Lot 2 at Hilgard and Westholme Avenues)
11am-3pm
UCLA Campus: Young Hall Courtyard
607 Charles E Young Drive East
Westwood
www.uclaextension.edu/writers
LAS PALMAS FLEA MARKET
Find old and new, vintage and contemporary antiques, art, and designer goods, while being surrounded with live music and food.
Free
11am–6pm
Las Palmas Flea Market
N. Las Palmas Ave.
Los Angeles 90065
MONDAY, 9.8.08:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
SUBWAY 2 THE SEA COMMUNITY UPDATE MEETING at LACMA
Get active in community and city-planning. See Thursday for description.
Free
6pm
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) West - Terrace Room
5905 Wilshire Boulevard 5th Floor
Los Angeles 90036
http://www.metro.net/projects_studies/westside/default.htm
ALL WEEKEND:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
L.A. GREEK FEST
Get your grub on with some baklava, lamb gyro and souvlaki as Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson honorary chair and guest host of this 10th annual fest. Maybe even get a teacup reading…
Friday, 5-11pm - Free admission; Saturday, 1-11pm & Sunday, 12-10pm - Adults $5, kids free
Saint Sophia Cathedral
1324 S. Normandie Ave.
Los Angeles 90006
http://www.lagreekfest.com/
ORIGINAL LONG BEACH LOBSTER FESTIVAL
The lobsters in this fest are fresh, live main lobsters flown in nightly from the Atlantic Ocean. Bristol Farms master chef Bruce Jacobs will be the MC of cookery. Choose a feast of 1.25 lb. or 2 lb. lobster, fresh sliced lemons, a bread roll, scrumptious butter dipping sauce, coleslaw, and watermelon. Don’t forget your bib as you get your grub amidst the live bands and diverse food court. All eyes will be on the hilarious lobster mascot contest!
$13 admission; $15 lobster feast (presale packages)
Friday: 5-11pm; Saturday: noon-midnight; Sunday: noon-10pm
Rainbow Lagoon
400-403 Shoreline Village Drive
Long Beach 90802
http://www.originallobsterfestival.com/
FESTIVAL OF PHILIPPINE ARTS & CULTURE
Join SoCal’s longest-running (17th Annual) festival of Filipino arts and culture. There will be delicious Filipino and Asian food, traditional and contemporary music and dance, martial arts, live art and painting in the Pilipino Artist Network (PAN) Pavilion and a performance by Latin Soul legend, the "Afrofilipino" Joe Bataan.
$7
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-6pm
Pt. Fermin Park
807 Paseo Del Mar
San Pedro
http://www.filamarts.org/
