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:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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
Free
10am-2pm
Locke High School
325 E. 111th Street
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/
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.
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
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
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
