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.