The options this weekend include the LA West Indian Carnival, the La Femme Film Festival, the Taste of Soul Fest, the Calabasas Pumpkin Festival, the Black Chrome exhibit, the We the People Film Festival and a Stevie Wonder tribute party.
Have a great time,
LAaLA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
HAPPY HOUR RECESS KICKBALL
Join in a game of kickball in a unique way to mix it up with new people. Arrive early to pick teams cos if you show up late, they’ll just put you on a team. There’s water and snacks for players.
$5
7-9pm
Toberman Recreation Center field
1725 Toberman St.
Los Angeles 90015
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
TASTE OF SOUL FESTIVAL
This mile-long soul food and music festival is along the famed Crenshaw Boulevard. There are 200 arts, crafts, wardrobe and food vendors, along with a Beer & Wine Garden, 3 musical stages, celebrities, kids activities, and grub grub grub!
Free but bring cash in order to purchase stuff
11am-7pm
Crenshaw District
Crenshaw Blvd From Mlk To Rodeo
Los Angeles
MISSION GREEN EARTH CELEBRATION
This Earth Dayish fest of music and fun includes a change to take a free tree home! At 4 o’clock, the Mission Green Earth and Stand Up Take action ceremony portion begins.
Free
3-5pm
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey
MIRACLE MILE ARTWALK
Every third Saturday of the month, the fabulous Miracle Mile district opens up for art perusing. When you’re finished exercising your calves, check out the Little Ethiopia block on Fairfax just off of San Vincente for cheap exotic delicious eats!
Free
1-5pm
Various locations – check site:
http://www.midcitywest.org/
TRIBUTE TO STEVIE WONDER::::WONDER-FULL LA3 with DJ SPINNA & BOBBITO
Okay, I rarely break my $10 rule but this party is worth it! This party’s been happening for almost 10 years and locally for 3. Straight from NYC are DJs Bobbito (he’s soooo tight) and Spinna rocking Stevie samples, exclusives, covers & remixes. The set opens with LA’s own DJ Valida, along with live screenprinting by HIT&RUN. This only happens once a year! Wear your kicks and find out why WONDER-Full’s™ coasted from SF
9pm-2:30am
21+, $15 in advance @ www.going.com/wonderfull3/$20 @ door
The Echo
1822 West Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles
http://www.attheecho.com/
http://www.myspace.com/footlongdevelopmentsound
http://www.myspace.com/keistarproductions
GARTH TRINIDAD & VIKTER DUPLAIX present SKIN
Another month has passed and the phenomenal DJs Vikter Duplaix and Garth Trinidad hit yet another spot in LA with fresh beats. You can also get 50% off sushi from 10pm-1am while listening to guest jockeys and viewing curated art installations.
9pm-2am
21+, $10 before 11pm, $15 after
Wokcano
1413 5th St. @ Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica 90401
ROCK JAMAICA “BAD IN BLACK” PARTY
Wear all black at this early pre-Halloween West Indian inspired fiesta. Doors open early @ 9.30pm for ONE hour of drink 2 for 1 Red Stripe stout specials and roots music. Straight from JA is DJ Karim, who’ll spin dancehall and hip hop. The party’s hosted by Jamaican model Nell Robinson and Australian Model Xtine.
Free until 10:30pm, $10 after
9:30pm-2am, 21+
Club Play Hollywood
6423 Yucca Street
Los Angeles 90028
JUICING FOR LIFE ONLINE INFORMATIONAL
Learn and discuss the benefits of juicing and raw foods with the original father of juicing, Jay Kordich and his wife Linda.
Free
8-9am
www.blogtalkradio.com/yourcoffeelady
INCA, Music from Peru
This ensemble features native Incan, coastal Hispanic, Afro-Peruvian and the natives from the Peruvian Amazon jungle area music.
2-3pm
Baldwin Hills Public Branch Library
2906 S. La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles 90016
www.wheatmedia.com/inca
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
LOS ANGELES WEST INDIAN/CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL
This 11th annual traditional Caribbean carnival includes an international parade, vendors and food.
Free
11am-7pm
Westchester Park
7000 Manchester @ Lincoln
Westchester, Los Angeles 90045
http://www.losangelescarnival2k8.com/activities.htm
SUNDAY BRUNCH with CONGRESSWOMAN MAXINE WATERS
Meet local politicians at this event honoring the distinguished local Congresswoman. There will be live jazz and a free buffet offered. There is no cover charge for this event. Arrive early.
Free
3pm
The Savoy Entertainment Center
214 S. LaBrea
Inglewood
www.thesavoyentertainmentcenter.com
ALL WEEKEND::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
WE THE PEOPLE FILM FESTIVAL
With flicks about activism that’ll make viewers wonder: who are We the People? Now you’ve got 3 days to find out!
Free
Various times – look at the site for more details
Friday @ Echo Park Film Center
Saturday @ Self Help Graphics and Art
Los Angeles
http://www.tradeandrow.org/wethepeople/
FALL FESTIVAL
This annual harvest celebration includes The Great American Petting Zoo, pie-eating contests, arts and crafts for kids, face painting, marionette and juggling shows and live music and entertainment for the whole family!
Free
Saturday, 11am– 9pm & Sunday, 11am-7pm
6333 W. Third Street
Los Angeles 90036
http://www.farmersmarketla.com/newsandevents/images/special1.pdf
’08 CALABASAS PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Experience Rides & Games; Cars, Cars, Cars; Great Bands; Craft Marketplace; Pumpkin Patch; Skating Demos; Delicious Food & Pumpkin Treats; and more. Free, unlimited ride passes:
Saturday - $10 & Sunday - $12; $3 per ride.
Saturday & Sunday, 10 am-5 pm
Juan Bautista De Anza Park
Calabasas
LA FEMME FILM FESTIVAL
Check out films directed, written, and produced by women. There are also free post-screening afterparties.
Free
thru Sunday night
various locations – see site
http://www.lafemme.org/rsvp
ONGOING::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
LIGHTS! CAMERA! GLAMOUR! – THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF GEORGE HURRELL
With a career that spanned 60 years (from the ‘30s-‘90s) at MGM, Hurrell shot the unique picture at the top of Grace Jones and Dolph Lundgren. See his stunning work in this exhibit not to be missed.
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays thru June 29th
California Heritage Museum
2612 Main Street
Santa Monica 90405
http://www.californiaheritagemuseum.org/
BLACK CHROME EXHIBIT
Learn about the diverse contribution African Americans have made to motorcycle culture, mechanical technology and aesthetics since World War II. Through photos, interviews, objects and motorcycles that range from choppers to drag bikes, this California focused exhibition spotlights the innovations and creativity that have significantly changed the landscape of American motorcycling and gives an in-depth glimpse into this growing and little documented segment of African American culture.
Free
Various times thru April 12th
California African American Museum
600 State Drive
Los Angeles 90037
http://www.caamuseum.org/
