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.