Archive for June, 2010
LAaLALand Alert:::: Summer Solstice
LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include the: The Jacksons Sing-Along, World Cup, Neil LaBute reading, MJ Tribute party, Leimert Park Book Fest & Artwalk, Black Indians Exhibit, Schumacher screenings, and more!
Have a great time.
EnJOY…
LAaLA
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SOUL FRIDAYS MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE 
Scetch hosts and special guest DJ from Chicago Mark Fullaflava honor the King of Pop! Drink specials and appetizers from 9-11pm.
Free
9pm-2am
1011 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles
THE JACKSONS SING-ALONG AT THE MUSIC CENTER
Honor the memory of Michael along with other fans as you sing with live musicians. Lyric sheets are provided. No experience necessary. Lose your inhibitions!
Free with required tix (pick up 30 minutes prior to sing-along, 1 tix per person waiting in line, limited capacity)
6:30-7:30pm, 8-9pm
111 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles
www.musiccenter.org
MOVIES ON THE PLAZA: SUMMER OUTDOOR FILM SERIES
Check out this outdoor film screening series and musical performances. Also featured are an all night happy hour, food trucks, and lively at this all ages event. Enjoy the animation program all night!
Free
7-9pm
Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC): Aratani/Japan America Theatre Address
244 S. San Pedro Street
Los Angeles 90012
GRAND PERFORMANCES FILM SERIES PRESENTS CLIMATE REFUGEES 
Climate refugees are people persons displaced by incremental to rapid ecological change. This results in increased droughts, desertification, sea level rise, and more, forcing mass global migration which continues to escalate border conflicts.
Free
8pm
350 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles 90071
www.grandperformances.org
NATIONAL LAMPOON’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE 
Catch “Animal House” with National Lampoon guru Matty Simmons in a Q&A after the show, along with other special guests.
8pm
$12
90048
Starting its nineteenth season through November, this series features a new Jazz artist every Friday. Enjoy libations while appreciating the tunes. Also, check out the exhibits.
Free
6-8pm
5905 Wilshire Blvd. – Central Court Area
Los Angeles 90036
www.lacma.org
MILES MOSLEY PERFORMS
This weekly event is the chance to enjoy a live mix of funk, jazz and rock performed by upright bassist and vocalist, Miles Mosley. He’s backed by a 5-piece band as they jam.
Free
10pm
6429 Selma Ave
Los Angeles
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ARTIST TALK WITH TONI SCOTT “BLACK INDIANS”
Multicultural contemporary artist, Toni Scott, reflects on the power and unique identity of African Americans who have significant Native American Ancestry. The exhibit is inspired by the artist’s personal family investigation into her rich family history. The works emanate a reverence for, and celebrate the melding of, African American and Native American traditions.
Free
4pm
2012 Colorado Boulevard
Los Angeles 90041
MOVIES & BAD SCIENCE OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES 
Catch ENCINO MAN – two high school “Valley boys” uncover a frozen caveman in their backyard and use their new prehistoric friend to become the most popular guys in school.
Free
7:30-10pm
La Brea Tar Pits / Page Museum
5801 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles 90036
DOWNTOWN MUSIC PROJECT
Catch local emerging bands of all genres at Grand Performances, California Plaza, Music Center, Disney Concert Hall, L. A. Live, Bank of America Plaza and more.
Free
7pm
300-350 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles
http://www.downtownmusicproject.com/
BEACH DAY IN SANTA MONICA 
Come enjoy a fun beach day in Santa Monica with free Subway sandwiches (for those who RSVP via Facebook) and fun activities! They’ll be near the pirate flag!
Free
12pm
2030 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica
http://wwww.facebook.com/entertainla
JOEL SCHUMACHER’S “TWELVE” SCREENING
Catch this advance screening of “Twelve,” Schumacher’s film adaptation of the Nick McDonell novel about a privileged Manhattan teenager-turned-drug dealer. The film stars Chace Crawford, Emma Roberts and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. A discussion with Schumacher and other guests will follow the film.
$11
7:30pm
Hollywood 90028
http://www.americancinematheque.com
CHINATOWN ANNIVERSARY PARTY 
Celebrate the 72nd anniversary of “New Chinatown.” Festivities include ’40s- and ’50s-era music and dancing, a hula hoop competition, and the Shaolin Warriors of Chinatown.
Free, Complimentary Valet Parking at 950 N. Hill Street (Central Plaza side) from
7-11pm
Central Plaza
943-951 N. Broadway
Los Angeles 90012
http://chinatownla.com/calendar.php?eventId=232
COMPOSTING WORKSHOPS
Angelenos learn to compost.
Free
10am-1pm
Griffith Park Composting Educational Facility
5400 Griffith Park Dr.
Los Angeles
http://cityofla.org/san/index.htm
LEIMERT PARK VILLAGE BOOK FAIR 
Catch iconoclast interviews, book signings, writing workshops, panel discussions, poetry readings, stage performances, musical entertainment and a variety of activities for the whole family.
Free
10am-6pm
Los Angeles 90008
http://www.leimertparkbookfair.com
“SWEET MISERY” DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Learn how to avoid artificial sweeteners in your foods/beverages.
Free
2pm
Unurban Cafe
3301 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica 90405
http://www.mercola.com/forms/sweet_misery.htm
DIVERTED DESTRUCTION PART 3 OPENING RECEPTION, FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST CHEF 
Catch artists as they castoff material into art.
The Loft at Liz’s
453 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 939-4403 x 6
www.theloftatlizs.com
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FREE SALSA SUNDAYS WITH CONTRA-TIEMPO 
This demonstration and class by teaching artists, live drumming and a chance to practice and dance at the end!
12-1:30pm
Helms Walk at the Helms Bakery Complex
8800 Venice Blvd.
Culver City 90034
SOCCER WORLD CUP 2010 PUBLIC VIEWINGS AT THE GOETHE-INSTITUT L.A.
Germany – England
Doors open at 6:30 a.m.
7am
Free
5750 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100
Los Angeles 90036
NEIL LABUTE 
Playwright Neil LaBute is always controversial. In his new book “Filthy Talk for Troubled Times: And Other Plays,” he airs his earliest play, a series of vignettes told by characters hanging out in an American barroom, and other more recent works.
Free
7pm
90069
STEAM-TRAIN RIDES 
Adults and kids welcome.
$3 suggested donation
11am-3pm
Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum
5202 Zoo Drive
L.A. 90027
LEIMERT PARK ARTWALK
Dozen artists, a dozen performers, and a half dozen DJs will be there along with art exhibits up and down the street at various open spaces and the Leimert Park Village Drum Circle.
10am-10pm
Leimert Park
http://www.leimertparkbeat.com/profiles/blogs/leimert-park-art-walk-sunday
THE DO-OVER PARTY
This is LA’s most popular after-brunch party. Hosts Haycock, Jamie Strong & Aloe Blacc + special unannounced guests hold it down. Early Arrival highly recommended because this place gets packed! Every Sunday Summer Afternoon since 2005.
Free with rsvp
2-10pm
21+
Crane’s Hollywood Tavern
1611 El Centro Ave
Hollywood 90028
http://blog.thedoover.net/rsvp/
MELROSE TRADING POST
There are 200 eclectic vendors selling everything from records, to furniture, arts and crafts, food vendors and live entertainment.
$2, $1/students and seniors
9am-5pm
Fairfax High School Parking Lot
Fairfax & Melrose
Los Angeles
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HUGE STUDIO LOT SALE 
There will be Furniture, Appliances, Designer Clothing, Housewares and more from POPULAR TV SHOWS & HIT FILMS Tens of 1000′s of items! Up to 90% OFF retail prices! Everything Must Go!
Free
Friday-Sunday, 8am-4pm
Sierra Studios
128 Sierra St.
El Segundo 90245
310.322.PROP
VENICE JAPANESE COMMUNITY CENTER ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL
Japanese food, games, ondo dancing, White Elephant and plant sale, entertainment, cultural exhibits and demonstrations.
Free
Saturday, noon-10pm & Sunday, 11am-9pm
Venice Japanese Community Center
12448 Braddock Drive
Los Angeles 90066
ALIVE & WELL LA
Family activities, fitness experts, healthy cooking and fitness demonstrations, as well as free health screenings and more. More than 50 exhibitors will be on hand to provide the latest information on keeping fit and healthy. At “Alive and Well LA,” visitors can learn about a wide range of health topics from leading experts in the field. From cancer prevention and nutrition to cardio-pulmonary health and exercise programs, the Expo has something for everyone looking to improve their well-being. Bob Harper, team trainer on “The Biggest Loser,” Mario Lopez, the host of “Extra” and author of Extra Lean, Dr. Robert Rey, who is featured on E! Entertainment’s reality series “Dr. 90210” will be in attendance.
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/station/community/Alive–Well-LA.html?13254235http://www.nbclosangeles.com/station/comm…
MULTIMEDIA TOUR: PATHWAYS TO ART 
LACMA has created a dynamic multimedia visitor tour offering a wealth of audio, video, still images, and text to enrich your knowledge of artworks from the museum’s collection. Pathways to Art is available now via personal digital assistants (PDAs)—with full-color screens and simple controls—that can be checked out free of charge from the museum’s welcome centers.
Free
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Wilshire
Los Angeles
SHAKESPEARE BY THE SEA PRESENTS “TWELFTH NIGHT”
I love Shakespeare By the Sea & San Pedro (I consider it SoCal’s San Fran) so this event has the recipe for success! Shakespeare by the Sea has been presenting quality admission-free Shakespeare performances throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties since 1998. These free performances have become a tradition for thousands of Los Angeles families. Last year’s attendance reached near 20,000 total audience members. Catch their great cast in the “Twelfth Night” as this park with a lighthouse and along the water.
Free
807 Paseo del Mar
San Pedro 90731
http://www.shakespearebythesea.org/
FREE BEACH SHUTTLE 2010
This shuttle goes from Playa Vista through Marina del Rey to the Venice Pier. Shuttles run Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, from May 28-September 6.
Free
Fridays and Saturdays 10am-10pm, Sundays and Holidays 10am-8pm
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey 90292
GROSSOLOGY
Find out the good, the bad and the downright ugly about how your body works at this exhibit.
Kids: $9.95 Adults: $12.95
Saturday 5/29-Sunday 9/12
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana
http://www.discoverycube.org/events.aspx?e=207
ZENspin CLASSES
This class takes the mind-body-spirit transformation to the next level. Jesse Brune (Bravo’s “Workout”) and Rev. Jennifer Hadley (Agape International Spiritual Center) have teamed up to offer you spiritual fitness. ZENspin is a collaborative effort created to honor the body, mind, and spirit of each student and create a truly transformative and inspiring ride. Challenge your body as trainer Jesse Brune takes you through a rigorous spin experience while Rev. Jennifer Hadley taps into the Mind-Spirit connection with humorous and heartfelt inspiration to transform and live your very best life! It’s a true twofer – spiritual fitness!
Fee: Love Donation
http://web.mac.com/jenhadley/JH/ZENspin.html
http://www.meetup.com/ZENspin/
GRIFFITH PARK NIGHT HIKES
Put on your hiking shoes and join the Sierra Club on these unique, instructive two hour hikes through Griffith Park. Wear comfortable shoes and meet at the Upper Merry-Go-Round parking lot.
Free
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays – Meet at 6:45pm; hike at 7 pm
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr.
Los Angeles 90027
FREE BOWLING
Join the AMF’s Bowling E-Club and bowl for free. They’ll even send you a birthday gift and other incentives.
http://www.amf.com/corporate/inquiries/e_club_inquiry.amfx
GRATIS HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES
Something you may have always wanted to try but never did – a hot air balloon ride! This time around, it’s green too. Check out the OC skyline from 500 feet up. There will be thirty people on each ride, it’s handicap accessible, registration is 15 minutes before flights and sign a waiver to participate.
http://www.ocgp.org/visit/hours-directions/
DOWNLOAD THE NEW COLDPLAY ALBUM FOR FREE
Wow! I love Coldplay. They’re offering 14 songs from their “Left Right Left Right Left” album for free at the link below.
http://www.coldplay.com/lrlrl/lr.html
RESTAURANT.COM GIFT CERTIFICATES
Every few days this unique site does an amazing sale. Here’s how their site benefits over 5 million customers: find the restaurant you want to eat at and gift certificates of multiple denominations. Normally a $25 gift certificate that requires a minimum $35 purchase (+ 18% gratuity on the total bill) for 2 people sells for $10. Well, if they’re having an 80% off sale that voucher comes out to only $2! Spend $2 and get $25 off of your $35 check. This is totally legitimate and restaurants are usually quite appreciative for the new business.
LAaLALand Alert::: Summertime Edition
LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include the: Downtown LA Artwalk, Saturdays off the 405 at the Getty, the re-opening of Chad Sexton’s (of 311) Drum City, Hatha Flow Yoga, free Miracle Mile museums, USC Sample Sale, Atwater Village Centennial Festival, Shakespeare By The Sea, Grand Performances, Studio Lot Sale, LA Greek Film Festival, Mixed Roots Festival and more!
Have a great time.
EnJOY…
LAaLA
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DOWNTOWN LA ARTWALK
This monthly event held on the second Thursday of every month features a self-guided tour of the local commercial art galleries, public museums, and non-profit arts venues art exhibition. Guided tours of the Gallery Row are led by Ashley McLean Emenegger of McLean Fine Art.
Free
Noon-Midnight
Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles 90013
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N’DAMBI PERFORMANCE ON THE PLAZA 
Catch N’Dambi’s R&B vocals and retro ‘fro as she performs at this downtown plaza
Free
12:30-1:45pm
Bank of America Plaza
http://artsbrookfieldproperties.com/Los_Angeles/bank_of_america_plaza/
IT’S TIME TO MOVE L.A.
Find out about the development of our city as Denny Zane, the founder and executive director of Move L.A., a group advocating the development of public transportation in Los Angeles, speaks at Farmlab’s Public Salon Series. Zane will discuss Measure R, a sales tax passed in 2008 to fund public transportation, and the “30/10 Plan” aka the “subway to the sea” plan.
Free
Noon
1745 N. Spring St, Unit 4
Los Angeles 90012
http://www.farmlab.org/2008/05/farmlab-public-salon-denny-zane-friday.html
FILMMOBILE SCREENING SERIES
The Echo Park Film Center presents the first film of their annual Summer Filmmobile Screening Series where films are screened at the locations they were actually shot! The Director Pat O’Neil will be in attendance to introduce the film and to share his experiences shooting this cult classic!
Free
8pm
Decay of Fiction
3333 Wilshire Blvd. (at Catalina)
Los Angeles
Starting its nineteenth season through November, this series features a new Jazz artist every Friday. Enjoy libations while appreciating the tunes. Also, check out the exhibits.
Free
6-8pm
5905 Wilshire Blvd. – Central Court Area
Los Angeles 90036
www.lacma.org
MILES MOSLEY PERFORMS
This weekly event is the chance to enjoy a live mix of funk, jazz and rock performed by upright bassist and vocalist, Miles Mosley. He’s backed by a 5-piece band as they jam.
Free
10pm
6429 Selma Ave
Los Angeles
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BRENTWOOD VILLAGE SUMMER FESTIVAL
This fest features live music, an art show, a vintage car show, pony rides, a petting zoo, pet adoption, face painting, clowns, magicians, artisan vendors & diverse foods.
Free
11am-3pm
Brentwood Village
Barrington Ave and Sunset Blvd.
Brentwood 90049
THROW DOWN YOUR HEART
This award-winning documentary follows American banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck to Africa where he plumbs the little-known African roots of his instrument. As Fleck ventures across Uganda, Tanzania, Gambia, and Mali, he finds common ground with musicians from diverse backgrounds and creates some of the most meaningful music of his career. Directed by Sascha Paladino, the film features Malian diva Oumou Sangare among others. (2008, 97 min. No MPAA rating.)
Free
2pm
Los Angeles
SATURDAYS OFF THE 405 AT THE GETTY – MAYER HAWTHORNE & THE COUNTY 
Enjoy this new-school soul sensation reminiscent of the legends of Motown. Hawthorne is a self-taught, multi-instrument playing falsetto. There are DJ sets that open and close the night.
Free
6-9pm
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles 90049
LACMA MUSE 15TH ANNUAL ARTWALK 
Enjoy free admission to five Miracle Mile museums: LACMA, George C. Page Museum/La Brea Tar Pits, Petersen Automotive Museum, California Craft & Folk Art Museum, and Architecture+Design Museum. ArtWalk participants can enjoy an array of art and music programs including artist interviews with urban artist Justin BUA, dance performances by The Beat Freaks and Mr. Wiggles, interactive workshops, live painting, and much more. Muse will also host a live screening of the World Cup soccer game during the day, along with the ArtWalk After Party at the Petersen Museum following the day’s events.
Free, screening and parties extra (see site)
12-8pm
LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles
CHAD SEXTON’S (OF 311) DRUM CITY GRAND RE-OPENING 
Drum City is re-opening at a NEW LOCATION and join in with free sticks, t-shirts, cookies and giveaways while supplies last. Even enter to win a free lesson Chad Sexton himself. Sounds great!
Free
12-4pm
Drum City
10424 Burbank Blvd.
North Hollywood
INTRODUCTION TO HATHA FLOW YOGA
Learn more about Hatha Flow Yoga. It builds and restores your physical, spiritual, and emotional strength in a safe, nurturing environment. This workshop is recommended for beginning to intermediate students. 
Free
1:30-3:30pm
4475 Vineland Ave
North Hollywood 91602
www.yogitree.com
SANTA MONICA PIER PADDLEBOARD RACE 
250 contestants will compete in paddleboard, canoe and dory boat competitions. Check out the exhibit of gear and clothing and the subsequent awards ceremony.
Free
8am-4pm
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica 90401
SCtyle SAMPLE SALE & TRUNK SHOW
This USC Alumni Club of West Los Angeles sample sale features new and up-and-coming designers from the Los Angeles area.
Free Entry
10am-3pm
The Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows: Wilshire Hall
101 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica 90401
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ATWATER VILLAGE CENTENNIAL STREET FESTIVAL
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of my favorite neighborhoods in LA! There will be great food, local artists and crafters, historical memorabilia, local entertainment on two stages, a pet adoption and rides from Choose-A-Choo-Choo train around part of Atwater Village.
Free
3100 block of Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles 90039
ANDELL FAMILY SUNDAYS – PACIFIC ISLAND ART
Review LACMA’s new collection of art from the Pacific Islands and see beautiful objects made of natural materials like wood, feathers, and shells. Craft your own art in artist-led workshops and learn to dance the hula! Kids must come with adults (duh!)
Free
Every Sunday thru June 27, 2010 – 12:30-3:30pm
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles 90036
THE DO-OVER PARTY
This is LA’s most popular after-brunch party. Hosts Haycock, Jamie Strong & Aloe Blacc + special unannounced guests hold it down. Early Arrival highly recommended because this place gets packed! Every Sunday Summer Afternoon since 2005.
Free with rsvp
2-10pm
21+
Crane’s Hollywood Tavern
1611 El Centro Ave
Hollywood 90028
http://blog.thedoover.net/rsvp/
MELROSE TRADING POST
There are 200 eclectic vendors selling everything from records, to furniture, arts and crafts, food vendors and live entertainment.
$2, $1/students and seniors
9am-5pm
Fairfax High School Parking Lot
Fairfax & Melrose
Los Angeles
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MIXED ROOTS FILM & LITERARY FESTIVAL 
Learn about the multiracial, multicultural, multiethnic experience. This annual festival presents two days of workshops, readings, screenings, music, comedy, spoken word and children’s events, all centered around the experience of being mixed. The event is presented in conjunction with the exhibit “Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids,” by Kip Fulbeck, on display at the museum through Sept. 26.
Free
Saturday: 10:30am-11pm; Sunday: 11am-6:30pm
Japanese American National Museum
369 East First Street
Los Angeles 90012
GRAND PERFORMANCES PRESENTS “3 TRUTHS”
Acclaimed playwright Naomi Iizukas 3 Truths weaves together a sprawling cast of Angelenos from all walks of life all asking one question: What Is The Truth? Directed by Michael John Garcs, this epic world premiere event is the culminating bridge show of Cornerstones Justice Cycle, a four-year multi-play exploration of how laws shape and disrupt communities. Immediately following each performance, audience members are invited to join in dialogue with LA’s important civic and cultural leaders as they come together to discuss urgent issues of justice facing our city and beyond.
Free
Thursday-Saturday, 8pm
California Plaza: Watercourt Stage
350 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles 90071
SHAKESPEARE BY THE SEA PRESENTS “TWELFTH NIGHT”
I love Shakespeare By the Sea & San Pedro (I consider it SoCal’s San Fran) so this event has the recipe for success! Shakespeare by the Sea has been presenting quality admission-free Shakespeare performances throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties since 1998. These free performances have become a tradition for thousands of Los Angeles families. Last year’s attendance reached near 20,000 total audience members. Catch their great cast in the “Twelfth Night” as this park with a lighthouse and along the water.
Free
Thursday-Saturday
807 Paseo del Mar
San Pedro 90731
http://www.shakespearebythesea.org/
BRITISH ART POTTERY EXHIBITION & SALE 
Hundreds of Royal Dulton Figurines, Character Jugs, Plus Lambeth & Burslem Art Pottery are on sale. There are also unique pieces of Ardmore Ceramic Art hand-made in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa.
Free
Friday: 4pm-7pm; Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday: 10am-3pm
Beverly Hilton Hotel
9876 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills 90210
http://www.pascoeandcompany.com/
3-DAY HUGE STUDIO LOT SALE
Premiere Props is offering over 10,000 brand new designer clothing, furniture, housewares, electronics and more!
Free
Friday-Sunday, 8am-4pm
612 Franklin Ave
El Segundo 90245
(888) 761-PROP
www.premiereprops.com
CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS MARKET 
Over 250 of the nation’s finest artists, ranging from intricate jewelry, unique glassware and ceramics to hand-painted textiles, custom furniture, mixed-media creations and much more. All items on display and for sale have been jury-selected for their exceptional quality.
$8, Children 12 & under Free
Friday-Sunday, 10am-6pm
Santa Monica
LA GREEK FILM FESTIVAL
This fourth annual event showcases cinema from Greece and filmmakers of Greek descent worldwide, offering a diverse program of world premieres and culminating with the festival’s Orpheus Awards.
Single tickets: $9 advance, $12 at the door. All-access pass: $70 advance, $80 door.
Thru Monday
Los Angeles
FREE BEACH SHUTTLE 2010
This shuttle goes from Playa Vista through Marina del Rey to the Venice Pier. Shuttles run Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, from May 28-September 6.
Free
Fridays and Saturdays 10am-10pm, Sundays and Holidays 10am-8pm
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey 90292
GROSSOLOGY
Find out the good, the bad and the downright ugly about how your body works at this exhibit.
Kids: $9.95 Adults: $12.95
Saturday 5/29-Sunday 9/12
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana
http://www.discoverycube.org/events.aspx?e=207
ZENspin CLASSES
This class takes the mind-body-spirit transformation to the next level. Jesse Brune (Bravo’s “Workout”) and Rev. Jennifer Hadley (Agape International Spiritual Center) have teamed up to offer you spiritual fitness. ZENspin is a collaborative effort created to honor the body, mind, and spirit of each student and create a truly transformative and inspiring ride. Challenge your body as trainer Jesse Brune takes you through a rigorous spin experience while Rev. Jennifer Hadley taps into the Mind-Spirit connection with humorous and heartfelt inspiration to transform and live your very best life! It’s a true twofer – spiritual fitness!
Fee: Love Donation
http://web.mac.com/jenhadley/JH/ZENspin.html
http://www.meetup.com/ZENspin/
GRIFFITH PARK NIGHT HIKES
Put on your hiking shoes and join the Sierra Club on these unique, instructive two hour hikes through Griffith Park. Wear comfortable shoes and meet at the Upper Merry-Go-Round parking lot.
Free
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays – Meet at 6:45pm; hike at 7 pm
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr.
Los Angeles 90027
FREE BOWLING
Join the AMF’s Bowling E-Club and bowl for free. They’ll even send you a birthday gift and other incentives.
http://www.amf.com/corporate/inquiries/e_club_inquiry.amfx
GRATIS HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES
Something you may have always wanted to try but never did – a hot air balloon ride! This time around, it’s green too. Check out the OC skyline from 500 feet up. There will be thirty people on each ride, it’s handicap accessible, registration is 15 minutes before flights and sign a waiver to participate.
http://www.ocgp.org/visit/hours-directions/
DOWNLOAD THE NEW COLDPLAY ALBUM FOR FREE
Wow! I love Coldplay. They’re offering 14 songs from their “Left Right Left Right Left” album for free at the link below.
http://www.coldplay.com/lrlrl/lr.html
RESTAURANT.COM GIFT CERTIFICATES
Every few days this unique site does an amazing sale. Here’s how their site benefits over 5 million customers: find the restaurant you want to eat at and gift certificates of multiple denominations. Normally a $25 gift certificate that requires a minimum $35 purchase (+ 18% gratuity on the total bill) for 2 people sells for $10. Well, if they’re having an 80% off sale that voucher comes out to only $2! Spend $2 and get $25 off of your $35 check. This is totally legitimate and restaurants are usually quite appreciative for the new business.
LAaLALand Alert!!!! June Festivals
LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include the: Free Krispy Kreme Donut Day, Dance Downtown, First Fridays on Abbot Kinney, Hawaii at the Grove, Clean House Yard Sale, Culver City Artwalk, UCLA Extension Open House, Pam Grier Double Feature, Pacific Island Festival, and more!
Have a great time.
EnJOY…
LAaLA
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FREE KRISPY KREME DONUT DAY 
In celebration of National Doughnut Day, get one FREE doughnut of any variety today at all participating Krispy Kreme stores. Don’t get addicted!
Free
All day
DANCE DOWNTOWN BALLROOM NIGHT
Learn the basics of the Cha Cha, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot and Rhumba while enjoying live music and beginner lessons. No need to bring a partner. There will be an outdoor dance floor.
Free
6:30-10pm
Dance Downtown
Music Center Plaza
135 North Grand Avenue
Los Angeles
http://www.musiccenter.org/events/activearts.html
FIRST FRIDAYS ON ABBOT KINNEY 
Enjoy the stores, shops, galleries and restaurants all up and down Venice’s famed Abbot Kinney street in my favorite part of LA.
Free
Every 1st Friday of the month: 6-10pm
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice 90291
Starting its nineteenth season through November, this series features a new Jazz artist every Friday. Enjoy libations while appreciating the tunes. Also, check out the exhibits.
Free
6-8pm
5905 Wilshire Blvd. – Central Court Area
Los Angeles 90036
www.lacma.org
MILES MOSLEY PERFORMS
This weekly event is the chance to enjoy a live mix of funk, jazz and rock performed by upright bassist and vocalist, Miles Mosley. He’s backed by a 5-piece band as they jam.
Free
10pm
6429 Selma Ave
Los Angeles
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HAWAII AT THE GROVE 
Aloha! The Grove becomes a tropical island paradise, Hawaiian style. There will be live Hawaiian musicians, and music and hula lessons by the Polynesian Cultural Center. Create your own flower lei, palm frond crafts, get a temporary Hawaii-inspired tattoo, while trying unique treats from the Islands. Enter to win a trip for two to Hawaii, courtesy of Pleasant Holidays!
Free
12-6pm
189 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles 90036
CLEAN HOUSE YARD SALE
Find steals as this Style Network hit series “Clean House” tapes a yard sale Saturday, June 5th from 9am-1pm. Haggle on tv!
Free
9am-1pm
Clean House
6712 Van Noord Ave.
Los Angeles 91606
FREE FILM ACTING WORKSHOP “THE ENLIGHTENED ACTOR”
This seminar-workshop is led by Eric De Gama and helps performers learn how to sharpen their instincts, create consistently truthful and compelling performances, experience emotion on demand, master the arts of relating and not knowing, and learn how to make cold readings exciting and fulfilled performances. 2 attendees will receive one month of free classes.
Free
11am-1pm
The Complex – East Theatre (on the ground level a few doors east of the Complex’s main lobby)
6476 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles 90038
5th ANNUAL CULVER CITY ARTWALK 
This self-guided tour of local art galleries and exhibition spaces is sponsored by Sony Pictures Entertainment with participation from The MOCA Contemporaries of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.
Free
12-8pm
4512 Sepulveda Boulevard
Culver City 90230
310.253.5716
ART ON MILLIONAIRES ROW ART FESTIVAL
This first annual juried art festival featuring local artists, salon exhibit, great food, entertainment and a hands on art project installation for kids! A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Altadena Library.
Free
10am-6pm
Altadena Library
600 E. Mariposa Avenue
Altadena 91001
www.altadenalibrary.org
UCLA EXTENSION ENTERTAINMENT STUDIES OPEN HOUSE
Learn about the certificate programs in film, music, and the entertainment business can help establish or further your career.
Instructors for Film & Television: 11am-12pm
Instructors for Music: 12-1pm
Free
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
10920 Lindbrook Drive
Los Angeles
uclaextension.edu/entertainmentstudies
PAM GRIER DOUBLE FEATURE 
Pam Grier will introduce two of her amazing films: “Foxy Brown,” the classic blaxploitation film from 1974, and “Jackie Brown,” the Academy Award-nominated crime drama from 1997. Grier plays the title roles in both.
$11
7:30pm
Santa Monica
http://www.americancinematheque.com
SHAPE MAGAZINE’S SECOND ANNUAL BIKINI BODY TOUR
Meet SHAPE Magazine cover model Kim Kardashian.
Free To Attend, $10 Per Class
9:30am-3:30pm
Santa Monica Beach
Beach Lot 4 (just south of the Pier)
2030 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica
http://www.bikinibodytour.com/santamonica
L.A. PLENA
This group is dedicated to the performance, development, and preservation of the Puerto Rican plena and bomba. Founded in 2005 by saxophonist/composer David Urquidi (founder of Yeska, and former sax player with Poncho Sanchez), L.A. Plena uses traditional instruments such as panderetas, guicharo, cuatro, accordion, and barriles and presents an authentic representation of Puerto Rican folk music.
Free
5pm
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles 90036
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THE DO-OVER PARTY 
This is LA’s most popular after-brunch party. Hosts Haycock, Jamie Strong & Aloe Blacc + special unannounced guests hold it down. Early Arrival highly recommended because this place gets packed! Every Sunday Summer Afternoon since 2005.
Free with rsvp
2-10pm
21+
Crane’s Hollywood Tavern
1611 El Centro Ave
Hollywood 90028
http://blog.thedoover.net/rsvp/
HAWAII AT THE AMERICANA AT BRAND
This is the sister event of Saturday’s event at the Grove. (see Saturday listing)
Free
1-6pm
300 S Brand Blvd
Glendale 91209
FREE ART AUCTION WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR TASTING 
Come and join the House of Balsamic for a day of rare art enhanced by balsamic cocktails and tastings at Santa Monica’s rare gem, Bergamot Station. Sip on a House of Balsamic Martini as you peruse and bid on beautiful works of art. Also, enjoy the live art auction, an onsite “mixologist” preparing rare balsamic cocktails and food (including balsamic desserts and entrees) by the World Fare double decker “Bus”taurant.
Free
12-6pm
2525 Michigan Ave
Ste B104
Santa Monica 90404
www.houseofbalsamic.com
13th ANNUAL SoRo COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
There will be activities for kids, ethnic food, a live music stage and lots of exciting artist and vendor booths. Learn in the special sections on Emergency Preparedness and Green Living. Fat Burger and a couple of Los Angeles’ hottest gourmet food trucks, the Spring Street Smoke House and King Kone will be on-site.
Free
11am-4pm
South Robertson Boulevard between Beverlywood and Cattaraugus
Los Angeles 90034
http://soronc.org/programs/sorofestival10.html
MELROSE TRADING POST
There are 200 eclectic vendors selling everything from records, to furniture, arts and crafts, food vendors and live entertainment.
$2, $1/students and seniors
9am-5pm
Fairfax High School Parking Lot
Fairfax & Melrose
Los Angeles
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PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVAL 
Watch hula performances, Tahitian drumming, and learn to play ancient Hawai’ian games. Taste island cuisine, and admire artisans as they create traditional weavings. This festival celebrates the diverse Hawaiian, Fijian, Marshallese, Chamoru, Tahitian, Samoan, Tokelau, Tonga, and Maori cultures.
Free with Aquarium admission
Saturday & Sunday, 9am-5pm
Long Beach, CA
562-590-3100
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org
FREE BEACH SHUTTLE 2010
This shuttle goes from Playa Vista through Marina del Rey to the Venice Pier. Shuttles run Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, from May 28-September 6.
Free
Fridays and Saturdays 10am-10pm, Sundays and Holidays 10am-8pm
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey 90292
GROSSOLOGY
Find out the good, the bad and the downright ugly about how your body works at this exhibit.
Kids: $9.95 Adults: $12.95
Saturday 5/29-Sunday 9/12
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana
http://www.discoverycube.org/events.aspx?e=207
ZENspin CLASSES
This class takes the mind-body-spirit transformation to the next level. Jesse Brune (Bravo’s “Workout”) and Rev. Jennifer Hadley (Agape International Spiritual Center) have teamed up to offer you spiritual fitness. ZENspin is a collaborative effort created to honor the body, mind, and spirit of each student and create a truly transformative and inspiring ride. Challenge your body as trainer Jesse Brune takes you through a rigorous spin experience while Rev. Jennifer Hadley taps into the Mind-Spirit connection with humorous and heartfelt inspiration to transform and live your very best life! It’s a true twofer – spiritual fitness!
Fee: Love Donation
http://web.mac.com/jenhadley/JH/ZENspin.html
http://www.meetup.com/ZENspin/
GRIFFITH PARK NIGHT HIKES
Put on your hiking shoes and join the Sierra Club on these unique, instructive two hour hikes through Griffith Park. Wear comfortable shoes and meet at the Upper Merry-Go-Round parking lot.
Free
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays – Meet at 6:45pm; hike at 7 pm
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr.
Los Angeles 90027
FREE BOWLING
Join the AMF’s Bowling E-Club and bowl for free. They’ll even send you a birthday gift and other incentives.
http://www.amf.com/corporate/inquiries/e_club_inquiry.amfx
GRATIS HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES
Something you may have always wanted to try but never did – a hot air balloon ride! This time around, it’s green too. Check out the OC skyline from 500 feet up. There will be thirty people on each ride, it’s handicap accessible, registration is 15 minutes before flights and sign a waiver to participate.
http://www.ocgp.org/visit/hours-directions/
DOWNLOAD THE NEW COLDPLAY ALBUM FOR FREE
Wow! I love Coldplay. They’re offering 14 songs from their “Left Right Left Right Left” album for free at the link below.
http://www.coldplay.com/lrlrl/lr.html
RESTAURANT.COM GIFT CERTIFICATES
Every few days this unique site does an amazing sale. Here’s how their site benefits over 5 million customers: find the restaurant you want to eat at and gift certificates of multiple denominations. Normally a $25 gift certificate that requires a minimum $35 purchase (+ 18% gratuity on the total bill) for 2 people sells for $10. Well, if they’re having an 80% off sale that voucher comes out to only $2! Spend $2 and get $25 off of your $35 check. This is totally legitimate and restaurants are usually quite appreciative for the new business.