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/
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
LAaLALand Alert!!!! Holiday Edition
LAaLALanders,Happy Holidays!
LAaLA
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
The 17th
6:30pm
Wells Fargo Parking lot
Official Site: http://www.atwaterchamber.org
ART OF THE STREETS
Check out Graffiti-inspired artwork from album covers and t-shirts to President Barack Obama’s LA campaign headquarters.
$5
7pm
Autry National Center Wells Fargo Theater
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
There will be live music, Santa Claus, holiday treats, and carolers singing jingles. Free
5pm-9pm
FIRST FRIDAYS ON ABBOT KINNEY
Go to my favorite neighborhood in LA and stroll
Free
6-10pm
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
http://www.losfelizartwalk.org/
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
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
There’s Samohi Choir, Off Their Jingle Bell Rockers, Santa Claus and more. Free
6-9pm
http://www.mainstreetsm.com/holiday08info.html
Check out this afternoon craft bazaar.
Free
11am-4pm
OLD BANK DISTRICT
This grand block party in downtown’s Old Bank District features a music stage organized by Little Radio, with performances from The Like, Restaurant and more. There’s even an art bazaar at the Farmers and Merchants bank, special holiday menus from the Pete's Cafe, Rocket Pizza and Warung Cafe restaurants and maybe even faux snow… Wear your boots!
6pm-12am
Price: Free
4th and 5th and Main and Spring Streets
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7th::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
SUSTAINABLE SUNDAYS @ the
James Rojas' urban planning art project "Building a Sustainable L.A." allows participants to re-imagine a green
Free
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
http://www.nhm.org/weekends/sustainable
XMAS FAIR @ Mar
Get your shopping at this fruits, veggies, baked goods, and special Christmas crafts festival.
8:30am-2pm
Mar
ALL WEEKEND::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
HDFEST
See HD short films and features starring Tom Arnold, Kevin Nealon, Gil Bellows, Esai Morales, Dana Delaney and many others. Wow – there’s a groundbreaking showcase of High-Definition Animation, focusing on various styles and techniques from innovative international animators.
Tickets $10; all access passes are $50
12.5-7.08; Friday - 8-9:30pm, Saturday - 12-10pm, Sunday - 2-10pm
Dolby Laboratories' Larry Umlang Presentation Theatre II
http://www.hdfest.com/hdfestla.html
LA SKI & SNOWBOARD EXPO
This 4-day Ski Dazzle offers the newest accessories, gear and equipment for the slopes. Pay for admission in exchange for a free day lift ticket at Big Bear voucher.
Thursday, Friday – 4-11pm
Saturday – 11am-10pm
Sunday – 12-6pm
800.448.7775
http://www.skidazzlelosangeles.com/
CONSCIOUS
Enjoy holistic holiday gifts ranging from green home knick-knacks to organic clothes, mostly $25 and less.
Free
Saturday & Sunday – 10am-6pm
LAX Hilton Hotel
5711 West Century Blvd.
http://www.consciousgiftshow.com/
ONGOING::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
The name says it all!
Free
12.8-30.08
5-10pm
323.913.4688
http://www.dwplightfestival.com/
KITANDA
Stock up on your favorite Brazilian foods as this great store goes out of business. Items will be up to 50% off, including the fantastically comfy Havianna slippers, jewelry and food.
Monday-Saturday – Noon to 6pm, Closed Sunday
Kitanda
ICESKATING at
Come downtown and ice skate and imagine you’re on the east coast.
One hour sessions: $6 Skate rental: $2
ends January 19
SILVERLAKE
Ghettogloss-sponsors this vintage clothing, pet couture, tarot reading and horticulture fair.
Free
Saturdays & Sundays: 9am-5pm (thru December 21)
Citibank Parking Lot
ICESKATING in
Thru January 19th bring your inner child back at this local outdoor rink.
$10 including skate rental
Daily, 10am-10pm
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