Archive for July 7th, 2010
LAaLALand Alert!!!! July Solstice
LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include: live Shakespeare, Music at the LA Zoo, Saturdays off the 405 at the Getty, the ODB documentary, Venice Eco Fest, Outdoor Cinema Food Fest “Swingers” screening, World Cup Finals at the Paley Center, Beat Swap Meet, Bastille Day Festival, Lotus & Obon Festivals, and more!
Have a great time.
EnJOY…
LAaLA
DOMINICAN, CUBAN, PUERTO RICAN & OTHER CARIBBEAN FOOD AT EL RINCONCITO Y LA COCINA DEL CAMAGUEY
Mi amiga (my friend) Ilonka Garcia recently started offering authentic Caribbean Latino food for pick-up, take out & catering at one of LA’s oldest Cuban markets, El Camaguey. Her food is scrumptious and made healthily. The prices are amazing too – every day she has $5 meal specials and all dishes are under $10. The flavors will make you think you’re back on the east coast or even in the Caribbean. There are options for every customer’s palate: fried when you want to be bad (lol), vegetarian bowls, island plates, prime ribs, pupusas, tacos and tortas, steaks, sandwiches and plate combinations. Ilonka’s new culinary partner is a gentleman named Hector who owned the first Dominican restaurant ever opened in California called Caribe Sol Restaurant in Glendale. Her food is GREAT! The shop has been open for less than a month and already has a following.
Food under $10
Daily from 11am-7pm
El Rinconcito del Camaguey Market
10925 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles 90034
310.880.6961 – feel free to call in your order in advance
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COMMON GROUND DIGITAL ART EXHIBITION/RECEPTION
This exhibition focuses on the Intersection of Art + Technology + Environmental Stewardship at this North American premiere of Common Ground 2010, an international touring exhibition of fine art digital prints from across the globe, all with an environmental theme. Attend the eco-friendly opening reception with a portion of all proceeds generated from the touring exhibition benefiting the World Wildlife Fund, Global Giving, and The Global Environmental Institute. Common Ground artists in attendance will include Clayton Spada and Victor Raphael from the US, and Duan Jia from Beijing, China. The Eclipse Quartet perform music composed especially for Common Ground by classically trained film composer and conductor David Williams. Eco-friendly wine and spirits will be served.
Free
Opening reception – 7-10pm, from July 8-August 13
933 North Highland Ave.
Hollywood
http://www.CommonGround2010.com/
OTHELLO IN GRIFFITH PARK 
Catch this classic Shakespearean performance in Griffith Park sponsored by the Independent Shakespeare Company throughout the summer.
Free
Thursday, 7/8 – Sunday, 8/1 @7pm
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Los Angeles 90027
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MUSIC IN THE ZOO FEATURING WORLD MUSIC NIGHT
The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) offers this rare opportunity
for after-hours fun at the zoo. The world music offered tonight includes: Middle Eastern, French, Japanese, Mexican, Salsa, Irish and Zimbabwean. Enjoy interactive animal education and conservation stations staffed by docents and volunteers.
6-9pm, animals on view until 8pm
GLAZA members $12:50 for adults & $7.50 for children ages 6-15; non-members $16.50 for adults & $10.50 for children ages 6-15. Children 5 and under are free.
The Los Angeles Zoo
Griffith Park at the junction of the
Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways
http://www.lazoo.org/mitz/http://www.lazoo.org/mitz/
THE WORLD’S MOST CELEBRATED REGGAE BAND THE WAILERS AT HOLLYWOOD PARK CASINO
Legendary reggae group The Wailers began with original band leader Bob Marley. The band continues their relentless touring schedule bringing their message of peace and “one love” to their audiences worldwide.
10:30pm
Hollywood Park Casino
Inglewood
more details at:
http://hollywoodpark.com/fantastic-fr…
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.
Free
10pm
6429 Selma Ave
Los Angeles
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SATURDAYS OFF THE 405 AT THE GETTY FEATURING DAWES 
California natives Dawes perform folk-rock vintage Laurel Canyon style: full of twangy melodies, dusty singalong, and ripping lead guitar. Enjoy exhibitions at the Getty while hanging outdoors amidst trendsetters jamming to DJ sets and live music. There are also free Spotlight After Dark tours in the galleries. Join in a provocative 20-minute exploration and discussion of art with a Getty Museum educator, starting at 6 & 7pm.
Free, with gratis parking after 5pm
6-9pm
The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles 90049
www.getty.org
FOLK ART EVERYWHERE HAPPENING: LEIMERT PARK OUTING
Explore the local African American art, culture and atmosphere during this art oriented walking tour of Leimert Park’s historic downtown. Visit Lucy Florence Cultural Center, Eso Won Books, and Adassa’s Island Café amongst other locales. Leimert Park is one of my favorite parts of LA because it’s a cultural center sparkling with charm.
Free
11am
43rd Place and Degnan, off Crenshaw, Vernon, and Leimert
Los Angeles
Directions to the meeting spot will be provided when you RSVP by July 8th to (323) 937-4230 x50 or workshops@cafam.org.
COLORADO STREET BRIDGE CELEBRATION 
Pasadena Heritage and KTLA Morning Show co-anchor Michaela Pereira celebrate this local landmark with live music on four stages, dancing, antique automobiles, children’s activities, and food and drink
Adults $13.50 in advance, $15 at the gate; children 7-12 $6.50 in advance, $7 at the gate
6-11pm
Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena 91105
http://www.pasadenaheritage.org/
THE SWARM FILM & ART FESTIVAL
Screening of the documentary film “DIRTY – The official O.D.B. Biography” directed by his cousin. Plus the unveiling of RZA’s Victory Death canvas. Open Bar during first showing. Live performances and DJ’s +Special Guest. Rooftop party.
$10presale/$12 @ door
Show times – 3:30, 6, 8:30 & 11pm
Downtown Independent Theatre
251 S. Main St
Los Angeles 90012
VENICE ECO-FEST 
L.A.’s largest free outdoor green festival features live music and dancing on a solar-powered sound stage, an area dedicated to kids and families, a parade, a vegetarian food court, celebrity guests, and more.
Free
10am-6pm
Venice Beach Recreation Area
1 Windward Ave.
Venice 90291
http://veniceecofest.org/
OUTDOOR CINEMA FOOD FEST PRESENTS “SWINGERS”
This huge picnic features outdoor movies with over 60 food trucks to sample throughout the summer.
$8
6-11pm, July 10th-August 28th
W 9th & Hope Street
Los Angeles 90017
323.254.5068
http://www.outdoorcinemafoodfest.com
NIKE CUP 
Join L.A.’s best Soccer players as 4 teams rise to the top! Live performance by The New Boyz, ESPN Zone gift cards for the first 250, Mexico vs US Men’s U19 Nike Cup Championship game, Top 25 The Chance LA Finalist Announcement, Giveaways and Raffles.
Free
5-8pm
LA Live
Nokia Center
800 W. Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles
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WORLD CUP LIVE AT THE PALEY CENTER 
In partnership with ESPN and ABC, the Paley Center is having screening parties of the World Cup. Catch this final game with your fellow fans!
Free
11am
The Paley Center for Media
465 N. Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills
http://www.paleycenter.org/world-cup-live-game-schedule-la
BEAT SWAP MEET
This record swap meet features over 30 invited vendors & collectors from California and surrounding states, selling Blues, Funk, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Punk, Reggae, Rock, Soul, and World 12″ and 45 Records.
Free with canned goods
12-6pm
943 N Broadway
Los Angeles 90012
BASTILLE DAY FESTIVAL 
Celebrate French culture with a Parisian waiters race, Tahitian dancers, a petanque tournament, portrait painters, and roving comedians along with a French setting of market vendors and sidewalk cafes.
$5, free for children
Noon-9pm
Corner of Stadium Way and Scott Ave.
Los Angeles
http://www.bastilledaylosangeles.com
FAMILY FLICKS AT THE HAMMER MUSEUM
Catch Classical Cartoons as the museum screens four animated shorts with an entertaining introduction to classical music by composers Sergei Prokofiev, Richard Wagner, Gioachino Rossini, and Franz Liszt.
Free
11am
10899 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles 90024
VENICE VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE RALLY 
Be retro as the Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club celebrates classic cycles with a day of bike and art exhibits, live music, retro pin-up girl contest, vintage bike judging, and a raffle all benefitting non-profit ARHMA, the American Racing Historic Motorcycle Association.
Free
11am-10pm
715 Hampton Drive
Venice Beach 90291
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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OLD PASADENA FILM FESTIVAL 
This three-week movie series that unites film with urban settings, taking place on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from July 8-31. Catch “Chocolat” on Friday & “The Women” on Saturday.
http://www.oldpasadena.org/http://www.oldpasadena.org/
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
SABRA HUMMUS TASTING WEEKEND
Enjoy fresh hummus and choose your favorite toppings to make your very own Sabra hummus creation. Each guest at the Sabra Taste Adventure will receive a Sabra passport with information, coupon, recipes as well as information about retrieving village photos online and a video competition with additional prizes.
Free
Saturday & Sunday, 12-7pm
300 S Brand Blvd
Glendale 91210
LOTUS FESTIVAL 
This 32nd annual festival shares and celebrates Asian and Pacific Islander culture in SoCal with two days of art, music, dance and food. This year’s festival highlights the people and culture of China.
Free
Saturday & Sunday, noon-8pm
90026
213-847-3281
http://www.laparks.org/calendar/…
OBON FESTIVAL
Obon is an annual event honoring and remembering ancestors, with traditional foods, games, live entertainment, cultural exhibits, martial arts demonstrations and folk dancing.
Saturday & Sunday, 3-9pm
Free
Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
LA 90012
http://www.nishihongwanji-la.org/
SHAKESPEARE BY THE SEA PRESENTS “TWELFTH NIGHT”
I love Shakespeare By the Sea 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
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.