LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include the: Jazz @ LACMA, Pasadena Doo Dah Parade, Community Acupuncture May Day Celebration, Free Comic Book Day, Free BofA sponsored museum admissions, UCLA Pow Wow, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, Malibu & Brazilian Film Fests, and more!
Have a great time.
EnJOY…
LAaLA
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THE GRAMMY MUSEUM PRESENTS REEL TO REEL: THE WEST COAST ADVENTURES OF KIRKEE B.
Catch Drum Workshop Inc.’s new documentary, Curt Bisquera on Wheels: The West Coast Adventures of Kirkee B. It follows session master Curt Bisquera as he visits some of the world’s most recognizable recording studios. He’ll do a post screening discussion and performance.
Free
7pm
Grammy Museum
800 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles
http://www.grammymuseum.org/interior.php?section=programs&page=publicprograms#kirkeeb
AFRO FUNKE’ PARTY
This Thursday come one, come all – forget your income tax woes and get FUNKY with Afro Funke’ Sound System plus some very special live guests….. Afrobeat, Brazilian, Dub, Reggae, Cumbia, Samba Disco, Batucada, Afro-Latin House, Indian Beats, Makossa & other deep-rooted Funk music from around the world. Hosted by Rocky Dawuni, the resident DJs are Jeremy Sole and Glenn Red.
$7 before $10:30pm / $10 after
9pm-2am
Zanzibar
1301 5th Street
Santa Monica
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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
GREGG YOUNG & THE 2ND STREET STEEL DRUM BAND CONCERT
Enjoy sounds of the Caribbean, Reggae, Soca, Jazz, Blues, Rock’N’Roll, and Movie Themes performed by this Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year, LA Music Awards, Nominated Best of Jazz -1st Annual Hollywood Music Awards, Best Blues – Hollywood Music in Media Awards. The group includes Gregg Young (Guitar), PanMan Ross Harper (Steel Drum) and Kirkwood Coakley (Bass).
Free
6-9pm
Dome Arclight Entertainment Center
6360 W. Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood 90028
SCHOOL OF ROCK PRESENTS SHERMAN OAKS SPRING FESTIVAL
Check out the All Stars of the North Hollywood School of Rock as they shred guitar licks, kick drum beats, rock keyboard solos, funky bass lines and kill it with the vocals. I love live music!
Free
7pm
Ventura Blvd will be closed for the festival between Van Nuys and Kester
Sherman Oaks
http://www.schoolofrock.com/northhollywood/concerts_school.php
SOUP KITCHEN FRIDAYS AT THE EDISON
To compliment their Thursday Happy Hour 1910 specialty martinis that are only 35 cents each, on Fridays this Downtown hotspot has two new 35 cent cocktails — the Bourbon Bailout and the gin-based 401(k) served half-empty. They also have free tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. Be generous since some of the proceeds go to the Downtown’s Women Center and the Midnight Mission. These are deals like no others!
5-7pm
108 W. 2nd St. #101
Los Angeles 90012
213.613.0000
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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HAPPY MAY DAY
The museum is the setting for this celebration of Pakistani arts, culture, music, crafts, demonstrations, dance performances, and more.
Free
11am docent-led tour, event from 12-4pm
Pasadena
http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org
COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE MAY DAY CELEBRATION
Free healthcare! May Day is also known as International Workers Day, a worldwide commemoration of the social and economic achievements of the international labor movement. Community Acupuncture clinics are dedicated to providing affordable healthcare. They provide acupuncture treatments on a sliding scale somewhere between $15-$40 for everybody, regardless of one’s insurance or income. With over 150 Community Acupuncture clinics in North America, thousands of individuals are expected to receive free services on May 1st. Acupuncture is recognized by the World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health for effectively treating nearly four dozen conditions, including: Side Effects from Chemotherapy, Allergies, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Sciatica, Headaches, Arthritis, Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Infertility, and more. I really love the practice!
Free
9:30am-1pm
10200 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles 90232
http://www.communityacupuncturenetwork.org/may-day
Celebrate irreverence and wackiness as this annual parade moves from its usual route in Old Town Pasadena to a more east locale. This year’s parade queen is drag queen Erica Valentine. Catch Snotty Scotty and the Hankies, the L.A. Derby Dolls, Howdy Krishna, Zombies of Debt, Horses on Astroturf, and more be their eccentric selves! Doo Dah baby!
Free
11am
E. Colorado Blvd. and N. San Gabriel Blvd.
Pasadena 91107
http://www.pasadenadoodahparade.info/
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
Stop by any participating comic store location to receive a free, special-edition comic book.
Free
11am-10pm
Los Angeles
http://www.freecomicbookday.com/
ROCKET LAUNCH
This event is based around the challenge to design, build, and launch a rocket made from a 2-liter plastic soda bottle that uses a combination of pressurized air and water for propulsion. They have to create and launch a rocket that will deploy a parachute. The winner will have longest “hang time” in the air! Put your design hat on.
Free
9am
5301 Bolsa Avenue
Huntington Beach
SAVED BY THE PARODY
A musical parody of the hit 90s TV show “Saved by the Bell”. Go back to Bayside with Zack, Kelly, Screech and the rest of the gang in this musical parody of the hit 90s sitcom Saved by the Bell. Go to the Max, do the sprain, save Becky the Duck, and study for the geometry mid-term all at once in this hilarious trip down memory lane that will leave you so excited…and so scared!
$20, $15 with site discount
10:45pm – 1 hour running time
Whitefire Theatre
13500 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks 91423
866.811.4111
http://www.renegadezombie.com
http://www.theatermania.com/los-angeles/shows/saved-by-the-parody_165616/
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Presented by The American Indian Student Association, this 25th annual UCLA Pow Wow increases awareness of American Indian culture and heritage, to expose and introduce the Los Angeles American Indian community to an institution of higher education, and to protect and preserve American Indian spirituality and culture.
Free
10am-6pm
North Athletic Field
UCLA
Westwood
http://happenings.ucla.edu/all/event/27230
LONG BEACH SPRING DRAGON BOAT RACE
Find out more about Dragon Boating as local teams from the Southern California Dragon Boat Club and schools (high school and college) battle for best of the beach. Realize why dragonboating is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Learn how to participate and even try-out for free.
Free
7am
205 Marine Drive
Long Beach
DOULAS ASSOCIATION OF SOCAL FAMILY FEST
A Doula is a woman experienced in childbirth who provides advice, information, emotional support, and physical comfort to a mother before, during, and just after childbirth. This fest celebrates their local association. It features a Taco Truck, Samosa Truck, pre-natal, birth and early childhood professionals, listen to music, and spend some quality time with your little ones. For the grown-ups CAPPA and DONA professionals, Hypnobabies, The Cradle Company, Tasty Baby, Dr. Elliot Berlin, Little Mouse, Valize baby clothes, the Red Tent Gallery, belly art, food from the Dosa Truck and Gingeryam, silent and live auctions, art, and panel discussions. For the kids Storytime Funland, puppets, jugglers, yoga, music and crafts!
Free
2-6pm
Park Center
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Los Angeles 90027
BIG FAMILY DAY
Possibly the grandest family celebration of the year, this event offers art-making activities, entertainment and student docents from MOCAs Contemporary Art Start program discussing Collection: MOCAs First Thirty Years.
Free
1-4pm
The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles 90012
www.moca.org/museum/forfamilies.php http://www.flickr.com/photos/mocaeducation/sets/72157617844334696/
VIVA EL CINCO!
Commemorate Cinco De Mayo with mariachis, ballet folklorico, charros, in-gallery puppet performances, puppet-making, a live art demonstration and self-guided tours.
Free with museum admission
11am
Los Angeles
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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JJ SONG SALON @ LIFE ON WILSHIRE
Grammy award winning producer John Jones (Fleet-wood Mac, Duran Duran, Celin Dion) assembles an eclectic mix of performers for this weekly evening of acoustic LIVE entertainment. Go to the site for a list of the weekly performers.
Free
9pm
Life on Wilshire
6311 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles 90048
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FREE BofA SPONSORED MUSEUM ADMISSIONS
Show your Bank of America card (one card = one admission) for free general admission to any of the listed museums nationwide during the first weekend of each month! Get cultured!
Free
Saturday & Sunday
Los Angeles
http://museums.bankofamerica.com/
There will be a party sponsored by True Religion Brand Jeans; independent film screenings at Malibu Lumber Yard and Tracy Park Gallery; and even a Tory Burch fashion show. The Closing Night will be at the Old Malibu Courthouse.
Thru Saturday, May 1st
Various Malibu Locales and prices
http://www.malibufilmfestival.com/
FIRST EVER AMOEBA RECORDS GARAGE SALE!
I love Amoeba’s diverse selection. The music options are amazing!
Free
Sunday & Monday
6400 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood
http://www.amoeba.com/content/garage_sale.html
137TH ANNUAL LA CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL
The Plaza will be filled with a blend of tradition, art, music, culture, community, and the enticing smell of authentic Mexican and other international food.
Free
10am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument
125 Paseo de la Plaza
Los Angeles
HIGHWAYS’ 6TH ANNUAL POETRY FEST
Three days that illuminate the innumerable ways that poetry comes alive in performance. This event features “Transblucency: Poems in the Key of Joy,” curated by Pat Payne, and featuring poets and musicians who transcend the blues we are living in by transmuting the boundaries of poetry, music, movement, and visual art. On Saturday, there will be an evening of Slam poetry, curated by E. Amato, where poets and performers go mano-a-mano,matching wits, smarts, timing and passion as they throw-down on issues of the day. That evening’s festivities kick off at 6pm with “Rising Stars Youth Slam,” Highways’ first-ever youth slam, followed by “All-Star Slam,” featuring a sensational line-up of spoken wordsmith battling it out on the mic. Seasoned performers plus the winter of the “Rising Stars Youth Slam” will compete for a CA$H PRIZE.
Thursday + Friday performances are $20 general admission and $15 for members/students/seniors. Admission for the May 1 slams are Free. Buy your tickets online @www.highwaysperformance.org. Call 310-315-1459 for show information and to reserve.
Highways Performance Space
1651 18th St.
Santa Monica
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116630998356503&ref=ts
2010 LA BRAZILIAN FILM FESTIVAL
Watch Brazilian films.
Thru Sunday
The Landmark
Westside Pavilion
10850 W. Pico Blvd.
West Los Angeles 90064
www.labrff.com
ARMENIAN FESTIVAL
This 9th annual festival features a costume show, folk dancing, games, live music, ethnic food and more.
$3
Saturday, 1pm-midnight & Sunday, 11am-7pm
1401 N. Verdugo Rd.
Glendale 91208
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.amf
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/
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.
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