Friday, November 21, 2008

LAaLALand Alert::::Gobbley!

LAaLALanders:
Have a great weekend and a happy holiday.
Stay safe,
LAaLA







FRIDAY, November 21st::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

LACMA presents KATISSE BUCKINGHAM
Saxophonist and flute player Katisse Buckingham brings his unique sound to LACMA with his band. He has performed and recorded with such diverse artists as the Yellowjackets, Dr. Dre, Airto and Flora Purim, Herbie Hancock, and John Patitucci, and has played on numerous films (including the jazz flute scene in the Will Ferrell film, Anchorman).
6pm
Free
L.A. Times Central Court
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles 90036


HIP HOP FRIDAYS @ LITTLE TEMPLE
Enjoy Hip-Hop, Soul, Reggae and Latin Rhythms in 2 rooms jam to Resident DJs Sloe Poke and Anthony Valadez spinning.
$5
9pm
Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles
http://www.littletemple.com/


SATURDAY, November 22nd::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

FREE BUS TOUR OF HISTORIC FILIPINOTOWN
Learn more about the Filipino-American history of Historic Filipinotown. The Filipino American Library (FAL) leads these unique educational bus tours.
Four 1.5-hour tours @ 10am, 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm. Reserve a seat @ filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net or 213.382.0488. Limited space!
Filipino American Library (FAL)
135 N. Park View St.
Los Angeles 90026-5215
213.382.0488
http://www.filipinoamericanlibrary.org/


BEVERLY HILLS HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY
This holiday tradition is fun for all the family and friends. Window-browsing starts at 3pm, then check in with Santa and Mrs. Claus at 5pm, and then musical guests The 88 and Kreesha Turner perform at 6pm. Every weekend, between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Mrs. Claus rides the Beverly Hills Trolley for more family fun.
Holiday Lighting Ceremony - 3–7pm - Free
Beverly Hills Trolley Tours - every Saturday and Sunday between Thanksgiving and Christmas from 11am, 12pm and 1pm. Call (310) 285-2442 for more information. $5/adult and $1/child (under 12)
200 N. Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills 90210
http://www.lovebeverlyhills.org/


WACKO TOY SWAP & SALE!
Trade with other toyoficionados!
Free
12-3pm
Soap Plant/Wacko
4633 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles 90027
http://www.soapplant.com/


NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF L.A. COUNTY BOOKFAIR
Let the Barnes & Noble cashier know that you support the Natural History Museum, and a portion of your total sales amount will go to help the Museum continue to present exceptional educational programs to schools across the Los Angeles area. Barnes & Noble will also be hosting special events. On Saturday at 1 p.m., the docents will be joined by “Brent the Bug Guy”, the history museum’s insect expert…who just might have some crawly six-legged buddies along for the ride! If you make a Bookfair purchase over $100 will receive two free museum passes and a gorgeous butterfly poster in appreciation.
The Grove
189 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles 90036


ZUMBI: A BRAZILIAN REMEMBRANCE OF QULIMBOS & FREEDOM
Learn about Brazilian culture at this daylong series of classes in Brazilian dance and capoeira which will feature iMestre Amen Santos, and dancers from Brasil Brasil Cultural Center and Capoeira Batique culminating with a performance. Admission to the performances is free with participation in the classes.
$10 a class or $25 for the day of classes
12-5pm
Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
628 Alamitos Ave.
Long Beach 90802
http://www.molaa.org/


THANKSGIVING STYLE
This family workshop in commemoration of Thanksgiving by creating personalized and original place mats for your family and friends and dine surrounded by original art!
Kids 3-12 - RSVP required at workshops@cafam.org
$6 per child/CAFAM Family Passport and above-FREE
1:30-3:30pm
Craft and Folk Art Museum
5814 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles 90036
www.cafam.org


FREE COMMUNITY FUN BIKE RIDE
Arrive early for this family event where all minors must wear helmet and helmets will be available for loan for this ride.
7am registration
Charo
4301 Valley Blvd
Los Angeles


LEARN FESTIVAL
Bring used Sk*board items (decks and wheels) and/or Thanksgiving non- perishable food items and watch how they help your community grow! This CB Positive community garden and skate park event features skateboarding demos by SAD and Ricardo Carvalho and free SK8. There are even free flights all day offered for free through the EEA Young Eagles.
Free
11am-9pm
All ages
The Los Angeles Executive Airport
Free shuttle between parking & event location
http://www.learnfestival.com/
EVENT MAP: http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&rls=en-us&q=12101+Crenshaw+Blvd.+Hawthorne,+CA+90250&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&um=1&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title
PARKING MAP:
http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&rls=en-us&q=2800+w.+120th+st+Hawthorne,+CA+90250&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&um=1&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=image


L.A. CONSERVANCY WALKING TOURS
See this city's architectural past and future. See Angelino Heights’ beautifully restored Victorian homes or Downtown's Broadway Historic Theatre District.
Go to the L.A. Conservancy website for details
Various locations around L.A.
$5-$10
http://laconservancy.org/tours/
info@laconservancy.org
Los Angeles


SNOWFLAKE LIGHTING CEREMONY
West Hollywood hosts this annual Lighting of the Snowflake with hosts Nicole Richie and UNICEF Ambassador Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden. There will be fireworks and a live performance from the 88 and pop singer Kreesha Turner. Sounds like fun.
Free
3-8pm; festivities start at 3pm with the lighting at 6pm
Rodeo & Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles
http://www.unicefusa.org/


GREAT LOS ANGELES WALK
Hike from Union Station all the way to the ocean in Santa Monica with 100 other hikers.
Free
9am
800 N. Alameda St.
Los Angeles 90012
http://greatlawalk.blogspot.com/


CHUPACABRA! a group show...
Solid Gallery One hosts this group show inspired by devils, weird animals & mythical creatures featuring over 20 tattoo, photography, printmaking, painting and sculpting artists with roots.
Free
Opening reception: 8-11pm; show thru December 28th, 2008
Solid Gallery One
Custom Tattoo Studio/Art Gallery 

334 N. Fairfax Ave. 

Los Angeles 90036 

323.939.3003 

http://www.solidgalleryone.com/
http://www.myspace.com/solidgalleryone


KPFK 90.7 FM
presents “Proposition 8 and the Black Vote"
Community Town Hall and panel discussion
hosted by Thandisizwe Chimurenga with the historic election of a Black president and the unprecedented turn out of the black vote, was California a double edge sword? Proposition 8 and the Black vote will be the topic of our discussion at our town hall meeting and panel discussion on…
Free
4–6pm
The Community Coalition

8101 S. Vermont Ave
Los Angeles 90044


SUNDAY, November 23rd::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

SANTA CLARITA OPEN AIR MARKET/SAUGUS SWAPMEET
This open-air marketplace has over 600 vendors with fresh produce, retail items, home furnishings, clothing, tools, toys, fresh plants and flowers, gift items, etc... There’s live entertainment by some of LA’s hottest bands and more.
$1.50 for adults, children 11 and under free
7am-3pm; doors open to the shopping public at 7am
Saugus Speedway
22500 Soledad Cyn Rd
Santa Clarita 91350
http://www.saugusspeedway.com/


ONGOING::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

ICESKATING at PERSHING SQUARE
Come downtown and ice skate and imagine you’re on the east coast.
One hour sessions: $6 Skate rental: $2
ends January 19
530 South Olive Street
Los Angeles 90013
http://www.laparks.com/


WINTER FANTASY at the SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL
This 18th annual festival features a "Season of Dreams" and 170 exhibitors creating, displaying & selling their original artwork in an outdoor canyon winter wonderland. There are artists demos including glass blowing, of acrylic painting, wreathmaking, guided tours, festive entertainment, 3 outdoor cafes & visits with Santa!
Adults $6, Seniors $5 (age 65 & up), Children $3 (6-12 yrs) FREE 5 yrs & under Discounts online
Saturday & Sunday- 10am-6pm; rain or shine.
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach 92651
http://www.sawdustartfestival.org/


SILVERLAKE HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
Ghettogloss-sponsors this vintage clothing, pet couture, tarot reading and horticulture fair.
Free
Saturdays & Sundays: 9am-5pm (thru December 21)
Citibank Parking Lot
2450 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles 90039
http://www.ghettogloss.com/


ICESKATING in SANTA MONICA
Thru January 19th bring your inner child back at this local outdoor rink.
$10 including skate rental
Daily, 10am-10pm
1324 5th St.
Santa Monica 90401
http://www.downtownsm.com/

Thursday, November 13, 2008

LAaLALand Alert!!! Earth Mode

LAaLALanders,
Preparing for the next "big one" and participating in "America Recycles Day" are only 2 of the many options this weekend.
Enjoy,
LAaLA







FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14th:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

EN LA NOCHE @ MOLAA
Music, dancing in the Lobby, free gallery tours and a no-host bar in Viva Cafe.
Price varies - for tickets call 562.437.1689
6-9pm
Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos Ave.
Long Beach 90802
http://www.molaa.org/


“THE L.A. EARTHQUAKE GET READY RALLY” EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS EVENT
In culmination of the Great Southern California ShakeOut, a week-long series of events organized to help Southern Californians prep for the big earthquakes in our future, this event features presentations by state and city government officials, literature on earthquake preparedness from the USGS, and host vendors and live entertainment. They are debuting the first-ever, reality-based, online interactive earthquake game, The Earthquake Recovery Game, that you can play and include your personal story into this live game as well as have the opportunity to receive free samples from select vendors.
Free
4-9pm
NOKIA Plaza, L.A. LIVE
across from STAPLES Center along Chick Hearn Court
Downtown Los Angeles
http://artcenter.edu/getready/


WOMEN’S TOAST TO MICHELLE OBAMA
Share in a honoring our first African American First Lady with glass of champagne. Co-sponsored by Tinashe Fashion, there will be shoes, handbags, jewelry and accessories available for purchase. 

Free
6-8pm
Women's Toast to Michelle Obama 

Lucy Florence Cultural Center

3351 W 43rd Street
Los Angeles 90008 
 

http://www.lucyflorence.com/


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15th:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

JOB FAIR & EXPO
Assemblywoman Karen Bass sponsors this Southland expo full of career opportunities, training programs, internships with over 30 representatives from high wage industries.
Free
10am-2pm
Locke High School
325 E. 111th Street
Los Angeles


AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
Dispose of your unwanted electronics free of charge.
Free
10am-2pm
Selma Avenue Elementary
6611 Selma Ave.
Los Angeles

PACIFIC PALISADES RECYCLING FAIR
Get green and join this electronics, CFL (compact fluorescent light bulbs), and battery recycling event. Recycling information from the Dept. of Sanitation will be available and distributed by local students.
9am-Noon
Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church
15821 Sunset Blvd.
Pacific Palisades


TRASH TO TREASURE SUPER GREEN RECYCLING FAIR
Design your own super hero costume out of recycled materials and enter on the day of the contest. WIN! First prize–$100 contest held every hour. Recycle raffles hourly for cash, an Ipod and other prizes! To enter raffle, bring items for recycling.
Free entrance to the Outdoor Fair; tours of the ECO Station: $6 Children, $8 Adults.
11 am-2 pm
Star ECO Station
10101 Jefferson Blvd.
Culver City


26th ANNUAL GARIFUNA SETTLEMENT DAY
Honoring the arrival of the Garifuna (the Afro-Carib ethnic group of Central America) ancestors from St. Vincent to Belize, this festival commemorates the dangerous exodus taken to ensure that their vibrant culture remained intact.
Free
8am-6pm
St. Raphael Church Yard
946 W. 71st St.
Los Angeles


C.I.C.L.E. HARVEST BIKE RIDE & POTLUCK
In coordination with the renowned urban homestead, Path To Freedom, C.I.C.L.E. is holding a unique bike ride and potluck gathering. Decorate your bike and ride this moderate Urban Expeditions neighborhood tour. Post-ride, enjoy the “100-mile potluck” challenge, and compete to win the “most local dish” award. Next, grub on harvest fruits while enjoying the live sounds of “ol’ timey” band Triple Chicken Foot. Bring your own musical instruments for an organic jam session. There will be kickball, a scavenger hunt, volleyball, gunny sack races and it’s all kid-friendly!
Bring your bike, fam and friends and don’t forget the potluck dish and instruments. See website for more contest details.
Free
11:30am
San Pasqual Park @ San Pasqual Ave. & Stoney Dr.
Los Angeles (near South Pasadena)
http://www.pathtofreedom.com/eatlocal.htm
http://tinyurl.com/harvest-ride
http://www.cicle.org/


FENG SHUI SERIES
Janet Mitsuit Brown, an experienced practitioner and teacher of Feng Shui, offers a free series on various aspects of applying the principles of Feng Shui to our lives. This meeting concentrates on Feng Shui for Actors.
Free
2-3 pm
Westwood Public Library
1246 Glendon Ave.
Westwood


TEATRO WORKSHOPS
Learn creative writing, as well as a host of other creative endeavors including but not limited to: theatre, visual arts, films, etc.
Free
10am-noon
Self Help Grahpics and Art
3802 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
Los Angeles 90063
http://www.myspace.com/teotr


MIRACLE MILE ART WALK
At this monthly event, check out the art around the Midcity area surrounded by Melrose, Fairfax, Wilshire, and La Brea.
Free
1-5pm
http://www.midcitywest.org/


POUNDER KONE GALLERY presents “Chapter Two: Pilgrimage from Scattered Points”
Haitian-born, Brooklyn-reared artist Franck Francois Deceus presents his latest project featuring several other artists including South Africa's Makgosi. Enjoy crackers, cheese and libations at tonight's opening reception.
Free
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 15th from 6-10pm with Artist Talk & DJ Simone spinning; exhibit thru December 18th
Gallery hours: Thursday – Sunday, 1–7 pm, or by appointment
Pounder-Koné Art Space
3407 Glendale Blvd. (Atwater Village)
Los Angeles 90027
323.913.2247


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16th:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

L.A. CRAFT MAFIA SWAP-O-RAMA-RAMA L.A.
This event sounds fresh and perfect for the state of our economy. Just bring in at least one bag of your unwanted clothing and a small donation, choose pieces from the pile (unlimited), create modifications or transform your pieces at DIY workshops and stations. Even show off your creative skills on the runway! Enjoy the Felt Club Craft Show and silkscreening stations and get your craft on!
Free with clothing donation
11am-5pm
Shrine Auditorium
665 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles 90007
http://www.swaporamarama.org/


TARGET FREE SUNDAYS @ MOLAA::: CELEBRATE PUERTO RICO/BORINQUEN
This event focuses on the music, art workshops and live performances inspired by Puerto Rico’s beautiful culture.
Free
1–3pm Art workshops; 2–3pm Bomba y Plena music workshop;
3-4pm Music workshop;
4-5pm Areito Borincano performance
Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos Ave.
Long Beach 90802
http://www.molaa.org/

MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART & SYNTHIA SAINT JAMES present KALEIDESCOPE
World renowned artists Synthia Saint James, Charles Bibbs and Larry “Poncho” Brown will be joined by guest artists Carol Yvonne Cherry and Julia Ficklin in a very special eclectic exhibition and sale of fine art. Each artist has their very own distinctive style that will be showcased in various mediums such as limited edition giclees on canvas and paper, limited edition offset lithography, and original gourd and tile art.
Opening Day Reception and Program Sunday 11.16.08; exhibit thru 2.27.09
2-5pm
Museum of African American Art
4005 Crenshaw Blvd.
Macy’s 3rd floor
Los Angeles 90008


ALL WEEKEND:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

SILVERLAKE HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
Ghettogloss-sponsors this vintage clothing, pet couture, tarot reading and horticulture fair.
Free
Saturdays & Sundays: 9am-5pm (thru December 21)
Citibank Parking Lot
2450 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles 90039
http://www.ghettogloss.com/


BEL AIR FILM FESTIVAL
The name says it all.
http://www.belairfilmfestival.com/


ICESKATING in SANTA MONICA
Thru January 19th bring your inner child back at this local outdoor rink.
$10 including skate rental
Daily, 10am-10pm
1324 5th St.
Santa Monica 90401

Friday, November 7, 2008

LAaLALand Alert!!! Oh Happy Day

LAaLALanders,
Yes we did!
LAaLA





FRIDAY, NOVEMBER7th:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

FIRST FRIDAYS ON ABBOT KINNEY
Go to my favorite neighborhood in LA and stroll Abbot Kinney Boulevard while perusing the open shops and galleries for this late night event. And while you’re at it, enjoy Hal’s Bar & Grill late night bar menu and their amazing bread pudding! Just beware - it’s addictive…
Free
6-10pm
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice 90291
http://www.abbotkinneynow.com/


LOS FELIZ ARTWALK
Tour one of LA’s hippest neighborhoods for a night of open art galleries. Specific details on website.
5-10pm
Hollywood Boulevard near Vermont and Sunset Junction.
http://www.losfelizartwalk.org/




MINGLE N PLEI

This games party that features DJs, dancing, 50 video and board games, Asian fusion cuisine til midnight, craps table, blackjack and Texas hold'em tables manned by professional dealers, all while DJ Kaleem spins.
$10
9pm-2am
East 3rd Steakhouse & Lounge
734 E. 3rd Street (just east of Alameda)
Los Angeles 90013


RIDE-Arc Night Ride
Meet people at this biking social that focuses on local architectural gems and urban anthropology while finding out more about unique landscape.
Free
9-11pm
Mayfair Market
5877 Franklin Avenue
Los Angeles 90028
http://ridearc.org/


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8th:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

FREE SCREENING OF THE ANIMATED FEATURE “$9.99”
This stop-motion animated feature film is based on Etgar Keret’s short about the meaning of life.
RSVP @ 310.967.7285 by 5pm on Friday, November 7
Free
2:30 pm
Fine Arts Theatre
8556 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills


INGLEWOOD OPEN STUDIOS
Local artists open their workspaces to the public. Unknown to many, Inglewood has a significant artist community, and over twenty artists are opening their studios throughout the neighborhood. Maps are available at all sites, showing numbers of the locations of all studios open for the event. There will be a large number on the outside of the studios to make touring via map easy.
Free
2-7pm
Various locations throughout Inglewood – see on-line map @
www.communitywalk.com/inglewood_cs/inglewood_open_studios/map/297303


SCION presents BIG GEEZERS
Scion Installation L.A. is pleased to present BIG GEEZERS, a would-be family of European and American artists who, over several years, have met, worked together and travelled the globe in search of adventure, hope and good times.
Curated by the London Police (U.K.) and featuring Minivila (Croatia), Flying Fortess (Germany), Miss Riel (Iceland), Pez (Spain), The London Police (U.K.), Galo (Italy), Wayne Horse (Germany), Abner Preis & Morcky Troubles (Italy.)
Free with Free Valet Parking & Open Bar
Opening Reception: 7-10pm
Scion Installation L.A.

3521 Helms Avenue (at National)

Culver City 90232
http://www.scion.com/space/


PAPER MAGAZINE's 24 hour Department Store
This 24 hour cultural department pop-up store features booths from fave designers and boutiques like Rodarte, Wren, Jeremy Scott, Royal/T, Opening Ceremony, A+R, Supreme, Katy Rodriguez, Welcome Hunters, Confederacy, etc. Keeping with the #24 – there are musical performances from Lady Tigra to Entrance.
Free
6pm-6am ending on November 8th
Paper Magazine storefront
8873 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood 90069
http://www.papermag.com/


LOS ANGELES PREMIERE of VIETNAM: AMERICAN HOLOCAUST
This provocative, incendiary film was produced and directed by Clay Claiborne and narrated by Martin Sheen, after years of painstaking research using declassified, but until now undiscovered, Whitehouse tapes and National Security documents. It exposes one of the worst cases of sustained mass slaughter in history, carefully planned and executed by presidents of both parties. Our dedicated generals and foot soldiers, knowingly or unknowingly, killed nearly 5 million people, on an almost unimaginable scale, mostly using incendiary bombs. Vietnam has never left our national consciousness, and now, in this time, it has more relevance than ever. Claiborne documents the Whitehouse fabrication of the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, and further, raises the question of whether JFK was assassinated to promote the Vietnam War. Martin Sheen, who played the leading role in Apocalypse Now almost 30 years ago, has generously lent his powerful voice to this actual history of the War in Vietnam. Maybe this accomplished, progressive thespian will be in the house.
$10
7:30pm
Culver Plaza Theatre
9919 Washington Blvd.
Culver City 90232



SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9th:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

STAND UP FOR SKATEPARKS CARNIVAL
This family event of interactive games, activities, music, and live and silent auctions all support the creation of public skateparks for youth in low-income communities. Special guests are Vert Skateboarding and BMX demo with Tony Hawk and other top pro athletes.
Free
12-4 pm
Green Acres Estate
1740 Green Acres Pl.
Beverly Hills
http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/standup_event.asp


YOKO ONO WISH TREES
Phenomenal artist Yoko Ono presents a major installation of her participatory work, Wish Trees, in the large central courtyard at One Colorado. The installation will consist of a number of living trees selected by the artist, and are indigenous to SoCal’s atmosphere and environment. Write your wishes on pieces of paper and hang them on the tree branches. Give trees a chance in homage to John Lennon.
Free
Ends Sunday November 9th
One Colorado Courtyard
41 Hugus Alley
Pasadena
http://www.onecolorado.com/fun_yokoono.php


FREE RAY J CONCERT at the KRESS HOLLWOOD
R&B performs his hit songs "One Wish" and "Sexy Can I" with a special guest for a televised broadcast. Afterward, the party continues.
Free
Arrive between 3pm-4pm; 21+ only
The Kress
6608 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood
http://www.myspace.com/rayj


BOOKSIGNING:::: "Force of Nature" with Surfer Laird Hamilton
Legendary big-wave surfer and Malibu resident, Laird Hamilton, discusses and signs his new book. He’s known for his physical and mental strength while riding the waves, and is quite accomplished.
Free
3 pm
Diesel
3890 Cross Creek Rd.
Malibu


ALL WEEKEND:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

KITANDA BRAZILIAN STORE SALE
Save 25% off of all food excluding already on sale items and Guarana Antartica.
Until 11/14/08
Kitanda Store
13715 Ventura blvd
Sherman Oaks 91423

DOWNTOWN BURBANK FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
This 5th annual new art, jewelry, live entertainment, pottery wheel demonstration and music festival even includes chalk masterpieces decorating the street.
Free
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm
150 N. San Fernando Blvd
Burbank 91502
http://www.downtown-burbank.org/


ICESKATING in SANTA MONICA
Thru January 19th bring your inner child back at this local outdoor rink.
$10 including skate rental
Daily, 10am-10pm
1324 5th St.
Santa Monica 90401
http://www.downtownsm.com/


SILVER LAKE ART CRAWL
This Eastside artistic hub, filled with indie flavor emphasizes rich, diverse art opens up to the public via art gallery exhibitions, special events, and other projects. Attend the kickoff party at Gold Bear on Saturday night and or the closing reception hosted at Living Room on Sunday.
Free
Saturday & Sunday, all day
Silverlake, Loz Feliz, Echo Park, Atwater Village, East Hollywood, Los Angeles
http://www.silverlakeartcrawl.com/


13th ANNUAL ARAB AMERICAN DAY FESTIVAL
This three-day event celebrates Arab culture with books and folk arts exhibitions, talks, music and poetry, dancing, singing, traditional food and more.
Friday-Sunday
The Village Green Park
12762 Main Street
Garden Grove 92840
http://www.aafestival.com/


PASADENA FALL ART FESTIVAL
See 100 Fine Art and Craft displays, an International Food Court, a Children's Art & Amusement area and tons of entertainment.
Saturday & Sunday, all day
Centennial Square
Pasadena City Hall
Holly Street and Garfield Avenue, right in front of Pasadena City Hall
Pasadena