With Halloween approaching, it's officially Orange Season with so much to do.
Have a great weekend,
LAaLA
FRIDAY, 10.24.08::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
“INSPIRATION OF BARACK” Film Premiere
The Yes We Can film series and Bark for Barack present this film series about people inspired by our Democratic Presidential candidate. The funds were raised grassroots via paypal, much like the campaign. Yes we, you and I can!
7-10pm, screening at 8pm
$20 suggested donation includes copy of DVD
Cinespace
6356 Hollywood Blvd
2nd level
Hollywood
www.yeswecantour.com
SATURDAY, 10.25.08::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
COMPOSTING WORKSHOPS
The Griffith Park Composting Facility teaching us about composting everything from veggies to tea leaves, etc, etc. You can also buy a solid method for composting with bins at a discounted rate to live a greener life.
Free for Angelinos
10am-1pm
Griffith Park Composting Educational Facility
5400 Griffith Park Dr.
Los Angeles
http://cityofla.org/san/index.htm
ECHO PARK WALKING TOUR
Walk the Echo Park Stairways from the Baxter Stairs to Red Hill, Fellowship Park, and the Harwell Harris house. Be ready to do a mini-workout. No heels recommended.
$5 suggested donation
10am
Echo Park Historical Society
Neighborhood: Echo Park
Elysian Heights Elementary School
1562 Baxter St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
http://www.historicechopark.org/
INFO GEN party
This art, music and youth voter information party features RECIPROmedia's recording artists Don Gato, J Universe and DJ Melaaza. There’s an American Apparel silk screening station info booths focusing on all 12 local measures to be presented on the November ballot sponsored by Insituto Fazcionista. There’s also a give away of 100 "Goodie Bags" with free American Apparel Legalize LA T-shirts! Clothes made in the USA – downtown LA to be exact! Support our own economy…
$5
8pm
Art Share LA
801 East 4th Pl.
Los Angeles90013
http://artsharela.org/rental
SECOND ANNUAL HALLOWEEN & MOURNING MOVIE NIGHT
Have a picnic and view scary classics including the 1910 silent movie version of "Frankenstein" and 1935’s film "The Raven.”
$10
7pm
Heritage Square Museum
3800 Homer Street
Los Angeles
http://www.heritagesquare.org/
ROLLER DISCO HALLOWEEN PARTY
Throw on the rollerskates and jam to disco, electro, new wave, booty breakdance, funk extravaganza will be smokin' at the world famous W.O.W. roller rink, offering a full bar, costume contest, rad DJs for only $10!
$10
10:15pm-2am
World On Wheels
4645 1/2 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles,
http://www.myspace.com/spacerollerdisco
“How ya like me now!!!” BHERC Screening
Over the years Black Hollywood Education & Resource Center showcased many short films. What happened to the filmmakers of these shorts? They’ll showcase the festival favorites and discuss the Independent and mass market filmmaking climate.
$10, RSVP @ 323.957.4747 or http://www.bherc.org/
7pm
Raleigh Studios ~ Chaplin Theater
5300 Melrose Avenue
Across from Paramount Studios @ Melrose & Van Ness
Los Angeles
ARCHIVES LIVE: THE 3rd ANNUAL LOS ANGELES HISTORY BAZAAR
SoCal history livens via 65 historical collections and archival exhibits. Also participating are local universities, libraries, and community organizations offering rare collections, expert consultations, and personal genealogical historical research.
Free
10am-5pm
USC Davidson Conference Center
3415 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles 90089
www.usc.edu/libraries/lasubject
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
Help restore the homes of our birds and animals brethren. It’s best to carry gloves, water and food to eat. Even collect credit for community service hours. What a nice gesture!
Free
Reservations @ 818.591.1701 ext. 203
9am-12pm
Malibu Creek State Park
http://www.usaweekend.com/diffday/index.html
SUNDAY, 10.26.08::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
APPLE HARVEST FAIRE
This family festival includes an apple pie eating contest, a pumpkin patch, Halloween boo’tique, grub, rides, games, hay rides, pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, yada yada yada.
Free
12-5pm
Front lawn of Beverly Hills High School
“THE BIG PAYBACK” BLOCK PARTY
This indoor "Halloween Soul Festival" - "Rock the Vote" - Food Drive Hip Hop & Soul artists Brother J of XCLAN and Santana vocalist Andy Vargas and a real live dance party. Don’t forget to bring a can good for the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank. Retro style requested. Thowback throwback!
Free, 18 +
12-6pm, performances at 1:30pm sharp
www.PowerOfthePeopleCulture.com
The World Famous Jewel's Catch One Disco
4067 W. Pico
Los Angeles
WeHO DRAG RACE & BEAUTY PAGEANT
You can watch the pageant or participate in the race – the catch is: all participants must wear 2 inch heels or higher. Vie to be awarded Best Hair, Best Make Up, Best Shoes, or the grand Queen of the Boulevard.
Free
4-6pm
715 N. San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles
http://www.weho.org/calendar/index.cfm/fuseaction/Detail/EventID/3592/
CHOPPERCABRAS ANNUAL HALLOWEEN RIDE
This Mexican pop culty theme ride wouldn’t be any fun without traditional garb like a mariachi sombrero. In preparation for the free hot dogs, stroll the Valley via bike ride in the Valley before the Mini Bike Figure 8 Race, the Hands of Armageddon Race of Doom!, a Demolition Derby, a Ben-Hur Chariot Race. Just hope no Choppercabras come after you!
Free
12-4pm
Atomic Cycles
17322 Saticoy st.
Van Nuys 91406
http://www.cicle.org/cicle_content/pivot/entry.php?id=549
CARACOL MARKETPLACE
Explore Boyle Heights at this monthly book, arts and crafts, and seed transplanting lesson marketplace. Even do the Rumba @ 2pm.
Free
10am-3pm
Proyecto Jardín
1718 Bridge Street
Los Angeles 90033
http://www.myspace.com/caracolmarketplace
ALL WEEKEND::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
8th ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL
This stimulating cinematic weekend focuses on contemporary global issues and local concerns. They’re presenting an array of thoughtful and inspiring films, discussions and workshops in three terrific venues: SOKA-SGI University, Echo Park Film Center and The Metabolic Studio. Films include Love Lived on Death Row: a chronicle of a family’s journey from hate and nanger to love and forgiveness; GasHole: a new documentary about the history of oil and the future of alternative fules; Joyful Life: a poetic collaboration with Hansen’s disease patients residing at Taiwan’s Lo-Sheng sanatorium; Intimidad: an original Mexican love story about family relationships and the meaning of home; and Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans: a reflection on the relevance of history folded into a love letter to the storied New Orleans neighborhood. There are many more films and workshops – look at the website for more details.
Free
Friday, October 24 - Sunday, October 26, various times & locations
http://www.echoparkfilmcenter.org/events/index.htm
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS REFUGEE CAMP IN THE HEART OF LA
Doctors Without Borders, an international medical humanitarian organization, asks the public to imagine what it’s like to be among the world’s 42 million refugees or internally displaced persons (IDPs) with the interactive exhibit, "A Refugee Camp in the Heart of the Los Angeles" in Santa Monica. This outdoor interactive exhibit asks visitors to imagine they are among the world’s 42 million people forced to flee their homes because of war or conflict. Experienced aid workers guide visitors through structures such as a cholera treatment center, emergency refugee housing, and nutrition and vaccination tents while they explain challenges that refugees face in finding food, water, shelter and medical care. The exhibit is made up of actual materials the organization uses in its medical humanitarian work around the world. The exhibit is made up of actual materials used by Doctors Without Borders in its medical humanitarian work in places all over the world, such as Sudan, Colombia, and Iraq.
Free
Daily 9am-5:30pm thru October 27
Griffith Park
Crystal Springs Picnic Area
4730 Crystal Springs Dr.
Los Angeles 90027
800.490.0773
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/education/refugeecamp/event/index.cfm?id=losangeles
“INSPIRATION OF BARACK” Film Premiere
The Yes We Can film series and Bark for Barack present this film series about people inspired by our Democratic Presidential candidate. The funds were raised grassroots via paypal, much like the campaign. Yes we, you and I can!
7-10pm, screening at 8pm
$20 suggested donation includes copy of DVD
Cinespace
6356 Hollywood Blvd
2nd level
Hollywood
www.yeswecantour.com
SATURDAY, 10.25.08::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
COMPOSTING WORKSHOPS
The Griffith Park Composting Facility teaching us about composting everything from veggies to tea leaves, etc, etc. You can also buy a solid method for composting with bins at a discounted rate to live a greener life.
Free for Angelinos
10am-1pm
Griffith Park Composting Educational Facility
5400 Griffith Park Dr.
Los Angeles
http://cityofla.org/san/index.htm
ECHO PARK WALKING TOUR
Walk the Echo Park Stairways from the Baxter Stairs to Red Hill, Fellowship Park, and the Harwell Harris house. Be ready to do a mini-workout. No heels recommended.
$5 suggested donation
10am
Echo Park Historical Society
Neighborhood: Echo Park
Elysian Heights Elementary School
1562 Baxter St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
http://www.historicechopark.org/
INFO GEN party
This art, music and youth voter information party features RECIPROmedia's recording artists Don Gato, J Universe and DJ Melaaza. There’s an American Apparel silk screening station info booths focusing on all 12 local measures to be presented on the November ballot sponsored by Insituto Fazcionista. There’s also a give away of 100 "Goodie Bags" with free American Apparel Legalize LA T-shirts! Clothes made in the USA – downtown LA to be exact! Support our own economy…
$5
8pm
Art Share LA
801 East 4th Pl.
Los Angeles90013
http://artsharela.org/rental
SECOND ANNUAL HALLOWEEN & MOURNING MOVIE NIGHT
Have a picnic and view scary classics including the 1910 silent movie version of "Frankenstein" and 1935’s film "The Raven.”
$10
7pm
Heritage Square Museum
3800 Homer Street
Los Angeles
http://www.heritagesquare.org/
ROLLER DISCO HALLOWEEN PARTY
Throw on the rollerskates and jam to disco, electro, new wave, booty breakdance, funk extravaganza will be smokin' at the world famous W.O.W. roller rink, offering a full bar, costume contest, rad DJs for only $10!
$10
10:15pm-2am
World On Wheels
4645 1/2 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles,
http://www.myspace.com/spacerollerdisco
“How ya like me now!!!” BHERC Screening
Over the years Black Hollywood Education & Resource Center showcased many short films. What happened to the filmmakers of these shorts? They’ll showcase the festival favorites and discuss the Independent and mass market filmmaking climate.
$10, RSVP @ 323.957.4747 or http://www.bherc.org/
7pm
Raleigh Studios ~ Chaplin Theater
5300 Melrose Avenue
Across from Paramount Studios @ Melrose & Van Ness
Los Angeles
ARCHIVES LIVE: THE 3rd ANNUAL LOS ANGELES HISTORY BAZAAR
SoCal history livens via 65 historical collections and archival exhibits. Also participating are local universities, libraries, and community organizations offering rare collections, expert consultations, and personal genealogical historical research.
Free
10am-5pm
USC Davidson Conference Center
3415 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles 90089
www.usc.edu/libraries/lasubject
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
Help restore the homes of our birds and animals brethren. It’s best to carry gloves, water and food to eat. Even collect credit for community service hours. What a nice gesture!
Free
Reservations @ 818.591.1701 ext. 203
9am-12pm
Malibu Creek State Park
http://www.usaweekend.com/diffday/index.html
SUNDAY, 10.26.08::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
APPLE HARVEST FAIRE
This family festival includes an apple pie eating contest, a pumpkin patch, Halloween boo’tique, grub, rides, games, hay rides, pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, yada yada yada.
Free
12-5pm
Front lawn of Beverly Hills High School
“THE BIG PAYBACK” BLOCK PARTY
This indoor "Halloween Soul Festival" - "Rock the Vote" - Food Drive Hip Hop & Soul artists Brother J of XCLAN and Santana vocalist Andy Vargas and a real live dance party. Don’t forget to bring a can good for the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank. Retro style requested. Thowback throwback!
Free, 18 +
12-6pm, performances at 1:30pm sharp
www.PowerOfthePeopleCulture.com
The World Famous Jewel's Catch One Disco
4067 W. Pico
Los Angeles
WeHO DRAG RACE & BEAUTY PAGEANT
You can watch the pageant or participate in the race – the catch is: all participants must wear 2 inch heels or higher. Vie to be awarded Best Hair, Best Make Up, Best Shoes, or the grand Queen of the Boulevard.
Free
4-6pm
715 N. San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles
http://www.weho.org/calendar/index.cfm/fuseaction/Detail/EventID/3592/
CHOPPERCABRAS ANNUAL HALLOWEEN RIDE
This Mexican pop culty theme ride wouldn’t be any fun without traditional garb like a mariachi sombrero. In preparation for the free hot dogs, stroll the Valley via bike ride in the Valley before the Mini Bike Figure 8 Race, the Hands of Armageddon Race of Doom!, a Demolition Derby, a Ben-Hur Chariot Race. Just hope no Choppercabras come after you!
Free
12-4pm
Atomic Cycles
17322 Saticoy st.
Van Nuys 91406
http://www.cicle.org/cicle_content/pivot/entry.php?id=549
CARACOL MARKETPLACE
Explore Boyle Heights at this monthly book, arts and crafts, and seed transplanting lesson marketplace. Even do the Rumba @ 2pm.
Free
10am-3pm
Proyecto Jardín
1718 Bridge Street
Los Angeles 90033
http://www.myspace.com/caracolmarketplace
ALL WEEKEND::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
8th ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL
This stimulating cinematic weekend focuses on contemporary global issues and local concerns. They’re presenting an array of thoughtful and inspiring films, discussions and workshops in three terrific venues: SOKA-SGI University, Echo Park Film Center and The Metabolic Studio. Films include Love Lived on Death Row: a chronicle of a family’s journey from hate and nanger to love and forgiveness; GasHole: a new documentary about the history of oil and the future of alternative fules; Joyful Life: a poetic collaboration with Hansen’s disease patients residing at Taiwan’s Lo-Sheng sanatorium; Intimidad: an original Mexican love story about family relationships and the meaning of home; and Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans: a reflection on the relevance of history folded into a love letter to the storied New Orleans neighborhood. There are many more films and workshops – look at the website for more details.
Free
Friday, October 24 - Sunday, October 26, various times & locations
http://www.echoparkfilmcenter.org/events/index.htm
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS REFUGEE CAMP IN THE HEART OF LA
Doctors Without Borders, an international medical humanitarian organization, asks the public to imagine what it’s like to be among the world’s 42 million refugees or internally displaced persons (IDPs) with the interactive exhibit, "A Refugee Camp in the Heart of the Los Angeles" in Santa Monica. This outdoor interactive exhibit asks visitors to imagine they are among the world’s 42 million people forced to flee their homes because of war or conflict. Experienced aid workers guide visitors through structures such as a cholera treatment center, emergency refugee housing, and nutrition and vaccination tents while they explain challenges that refugees face in finding food, water, shelter and medical care. The exhibit is made up of actual materials the organization uses in its medical humanitarian work around the world. The exhibit is made up of actual materials used by Doctors Without Borders in its medical humanitarian work in places all over the world, such as Sudan, Colombia, and Iraq.
Free
Daily 9am-5:30pm thru October 27
Griffith Park
Crystal Springs Picnic Area
4730 Crystal Springs Dr.
Los Angeles 90027
800.490.0773
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/education/refugeecamp/event/index.cfm?id=losangeles
CUBA NOW Photographs by Meeno Peluce
20+ large scale photographs of la vida moderno Cubano thru the scope of Peluce
Meeno Peluce, an LA based shutterbug.
Free
Thru October 31, 2008
7-11pm
Phantom Galleries LA at the Pacific Electric Lofts
601 Los Angeles St
Los Angeles 90013
http://www.phantomgalleriesla.com/
www.MeenoPhoto.com
BOO AT THE ZOO
Treetops Terrace and other areas are transformed into a trick-or-treaters dream with fun and silly performers, lots of treats, and other surprises. Wear a costume and receive $1.00 off admission! Get into the spirit…
Free with paid admission, $10 Adults, $5 Children (ages 2-12)
Saturday & Sunday, October 25 & 26
10am–5pm
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr.
Griffith Park
Los Angeles
www.lazoo.org
