LAaLALand Alert!!! Happy Chriskwanzmakah

LAaLALanders,
Happy Holidays!
LAaLA


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18th:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

AFRO FUNKE PARTY
After last week’s Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack release, this Thursday will be their last fiesta of 2008! It’s also a fundraising benefit for NextAid as part of their World AIDS day events, supporting NextAid and Africa Live! The music genres are: Afrobeat, Brazilian, Dub, Reggae, Cumbia, Samba Disco, African Salsa, Afro-Latin House, Indian Beats, Makossa, Balkan, Funk, Blues, Highlife, Broken-Afro-Beat, Salsa, & other world music. Enjoy the drink specials until 10:30pm. Dance dance dance!
$10, 21+
9pm-2am
Zanzibar
1301 5th St
Santa Monica 90401
310.451.2221
www.zanzibarlive.com
www.afrofunke.com


QUEEN V’S SIZZLING SINGLES MIXER
Enjoy this evening of conversation, networking, mingling and all-around socializing. The promoters request mature men and women who are not in "open/complicated relationships" attend. Afterwork/upscale casual attire recommended. Mention "Queen V" For Entry.
6-9pm
Bungalow Club
7174 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles
More Info/RSVP: tinyurl.com/5ce38t


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19th:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

MUSIC CENTER HOLIDAY SING-ALONG
Choral amidst this plaza’s twinkling holiday lights with live musical accompaniment. They’re even providing song sheets, just get there early at 6pm at there are limited seats. Bundle up but remember rain cancels this event.
Free
6:30-8pm
Music Center Plaza
135 North Grand Ave.
Los Angeles 90012
http://musiccenter.org/events/aa_jbsingholiday.html


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20th:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

CELEBRATING SCIENCE-A DECADE OF DISCOVERY
This 10th anniversary celebration offers lots of activities, ranging from brain science logic games and presentations to memory puzzles. They’ll attempt a Guinness World Record for the most people solving the Rubik’s Cube at one time so don’t forget yours!
$9.95-12.95
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana
http://www.discoverycube.org


SCROOGE Free Screening
This free family matinee of 1970’s classic CBS Film “Scrooge” starring Albert Finney. The event features jugglers, holiday carolers and free hot chocolate!
Free
Doors open at 1pm, screening at 2pm
Egyptian Theatre/American Cinemateque
6712 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood


THE GRINCH Free Screening
This holiday classic’s screening will be followed by caroling and a concert performance. Bring friends and fam!
10am
Laemmle’s Playhouse 7 Theatres
673 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena
http://www.playhousedistrict.org


FREE BOOTCAMP CLASS
This free holiday workout class only requires your motivation, attendance and rsvp.
10am
Veterans Memorial Park
4117 Overland Avenue
Culver City
310.701.2957


HEAL THE BAY BEACH CLEANUP
Volunteer to help keep the coastline clear of debris Beaches from Venice to Dockweiler to enhance the condition of Santa Monica Bay beaches while enjoying the great outdoors. The website has more info on locations. Each participant must sign a liability waiver at the cleanup location.
Free
10am
310.451.1500 x153
Los Angeles
http://www.healthebay.org/volunteer/htbcleanup/default.asp


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/


HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Get your shopping on while children can meet Santa and get their faces painted or take a train ride. Please bring a canned good to support the downtown women’s center.
Free
10am-4pm
11360 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles
http://www.herviewproductions.com/


SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21st:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

3rd ANNUAL UNSILENT NIGHT ELECTRONIC CAROLNG PARADE
This friends and family event is a literal electronic caroling parade with over 150 participants. Bring your Ipod, other Mp3 player (wth speakers) or boombox. Reserve a CD, cassette, or Mp3 of a piece of the original composition via email at UnsilentNightLA@gmail.com and will be distributed at the Pan-Pacific Regional Park for free at 6:45pm. Boombox not mandatory.
$1 voluntary donation for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank (for needy, disadvantaged Los Angelinos)
Free parking lot at the park.
Music Pan-Pacific Regional Park
between Curson and Gardner, next to The Grove
www.myspace.com/explodingINproductions


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

GRIFFITH PARK FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
The name says it all!
Free
12.8-30.08
5-10pm
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr.
Los Angeles 90027
323.913.4688
http://www.dwplightfestival.com/


PACIFIKA: YOUNG PERSPECTIVES ON PACIFIC ISLAND ART
See Pacific Island artwork including Samoan textiles and Fijian jewelry; included are oral histories and an exhibit about the Paciific Islander-LA relocation experience.
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays thru August 24th
Pacific Asia Museum
46 N. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena 91101
http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org


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/


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/