LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include: the Downtown Artwalk, Rich Medina at Afro Funke, MLK celebrations, free LACMA, Deepak Chopra & Comic Con related events, and more!
Have a great time.
EnJOY…
LAaLA
ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND THE LAaLALand Alert!!!! IS NOT RESPONSIBLE IF THE WHEREABOUTS ADJUST. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE EVENT ORGANIZERS FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
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This monthly event is a self-guided tour that showcases the many art exhibition venues in Downtown Los Angeles — commercial art galleries, museums, and non-profit arts venues. Free “Hippodrome” Shuttle Service from 6-10pm
Free
Noon-10pm
See website for location and schedule info
http://www.downtownartwalk.com/
DOWNTOWN LA ARTWALK LA THEATRE CENTER EVENT
This evening of theatre, art and funky tunes is hosted by DJ Marlon Fuentes. Featured guests are the UBIQUITY Records crew, DJ Mza and others. Live painting, theatre by Playwrights’ Arena, The Vault, and positive vibes all around. This month DJs will be on the patio, The Vault Ensemble performing their multi-genre show back to back at 9 and 10pm.
Free
6pm-until
The Los Angeles Theatre Center
514 South Spring Street
Los Angeles
www.thelatc.org
“I AM LOVE” SCREENING
This Golden Globe Foreign-Language nominated film follows the modern day life in the Italian aristocracy and one woman’s internal struggle with displacement. A chance meeting with a young chef awakens Emma’s sensibilities, threatening to shake the foundation of her marriage with unexpected consequences.
$7-11
7:30pm
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Avenue
Santa Monica
http://www.americancinematheque.com/archive1999/2011/Aero/Golden_Globe_JAN_Aero_2011.htm#I%20AM%20LOVE
CLOTHES THE DEAL VINTAGE CLOTHING SALE
This organization’s sale funds assistance to low income men, women, and at-risk youth, empowering them to gain and sustain employment, and achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment success.
Free
3-10pm
Citizen LA’s Downtown Art Park
334 S. Main St.
Los Angeles
334 S. Main St. @ 4th street
Los Angeles 90013
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AFRO FUNKE’ FEATURING RICH MEDINA
World renowned DJ Rich Medina rocks this eclectic world party. Should be a great crowd.
$12 pre-sale, $15 at the door
9pm
21+ (EVERYONE Must Have ID!)
Zanzibar
1301 5th St
Santa Monica 90401
www.templebarconcepts.tickets.musictoday.com/TempleBarConcepts/calendar.aspx
ZanzibarLive.com
Richmedina.com
AfroFunke.com
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FILMMAKER EDGAR WRIGHT TRIBUTE
Wright is the British auteur behind “Shaun of the Dead”, “Hot Fuzz and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.” Who knows – he may be there!
$7
7165 Beverly Blvd.
LA
http://newbevcinema.com/calendar.cfm
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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Honduran performer Aurelio Martinez’s new Sub Pop album, Laru Beya, exhibits his Garifuna (African-Indian roots), and features guest appearances by the Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour.
Free
Saturday at 7pm; Sunday at 3:30pm
1200 Getty Center Dr
Los Angeles
HOLLYSHORTS MONTHLY SCREENING SERIES
This screening series is an eclectic mix of short films, Q&A’s with the filmmakers, free drinks and our famous raffle. Vote on your favorite short film from the lineup, and the winning film gets an automatic entry into the 7th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival!
$10 at the door
RSVP at: staff@hollyshorts.com
WRITEGIRL 10TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK LAUNCH
WriteGirl, the 2010-2011 California Nonprofit of the Year, is launching “Beyond Words: The Creative Voices of WriteGirl,” their 10th anthology full of poetry, stories, lyrics and essays of more than 100 teen girls and women writers. A portion of all book purchases benefits WriteGirl. Special guests will include Mimi Kenndy, Marcia Wallace, Margaret Stohl, Kami Garcia, and Cecil Castelucci.
Free RSVP, email info@writegirl.org or call 213.253.2655
2-3pm
Borders Hollywood
1501 Vine St.
Los Angeles 90028
www.writegirl.org
“THE 4-MULA” (THE FORMULA) PARTY
Fantabulous DJs Al Jackson (the Juju Party), Jedi and Rome rock the house.
Free
9:30pm-2am
The Blu Monkey
5521 Hollywood Blvd (west of Western)
Los Angeles 90028
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Join CAAM for this special weekend. Free admission on Sunday & Monday they open their doors on the only Monday of the year. Stop by CAAM following the “Kingdom Day Parade” earlier in the day and join them for cake & cupcakes celebrating the birthday of Dr. King. There will be live readings of past Dr. King’s speeches highlighting his legacy and historical film screenings documenting his leadership in the civil rights movement. Lula Washington Youth Dance Ensemble and Iyanla Vanzant are among the guests.
California African American Museum
600 State Street
Los Angeles
http://www.caamuseum.org/pp.htm
“AS SEEN AT COMIC-CON” ART OPENING RECEPTION
The Art Directors Guild’s Gallery 800 will feature over 80 pieces of professional works featured at the 2010 Comic-Con, the largest comic book and popular arts convention in the world. Created for titles such as “Harry Potter,” “Tron,” “Tron Legacy,” “Twilight,” “Star Trek” and many more. The exhibition will peek into the behind-the-scenes worlds of film and television through storyboards, concept art, illustrations and more. Pieces will not be for sale due to their commercial nature however the gift shop will be open.
Free
6-9pm; exhibit through February 11, 2011
Gallery 800
5108 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood 91601
FREE INTRODUCTION TO DEEPAK CHOPRA’S 7 SPIRITUAL LAWS OF YOGA
This intro workshop to Chopra’s The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga is taught by Chopra-trained Joemy Blanco and will raise your level of physical vitality, clear emotional blockages from your heart, and awaken your joyfulness and enthusiasm for life. Open to students of all levels. Her regular class is on Thursday nights at 7:30pm
Free
1-3pm
The Yogi Tree
4475 Vineland Avenue
Toluca Lake 91601
http://www.theyogitree.com/
FREE DANCE CLASSES
Check out 30 minute sample classes like: Zumba, Yoga Booty Ballet, Contemporary Lyrical, Jazz, Ballet, Cardio Ballet, Booiaka, Cardio Carnivale, Burlesque, Groove Method, Old School, Samba, Salsa, Strip Hop, Hip Hop, Urban Hip Hop, Tahitian Dance, Broadway, Cardio Disco, Zouk, Bollywood, West African and Cardio Can-Can.
3625 Hayden Avenue
Culver City
http://www.yourneighborhoodstudio.com
THE MELROSE CO-OP DESIGNERS MARKET & SAMPLE SALE
Weekly, this co-op hosts local designers who offer their sample pieces at 30-70% off retail prices. The roster of ten to fifteen emerging designers rotates each week, featuring everyone from Kudra to Aftershock.
Free
Noon-5pm
7600 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles 90046
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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This free entry day includes a live performance with the legendary jazz group the Pan Afrikan People’s Arkestra.
Free Admission Day
12-8pm
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles
http://www.lacma.org/programs/FamilyDaysIntro.aspx#Target_Mondays
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FREE SANDBAGS FOR STORMS
The Public Works Department has sandbags available to residents, if needed, for storm preparation, by calling ahead. The City of Beverly Hills can provide sandbags to residents (10 per household) with proof of city residency; valid ID or a utility bill matching ID.
Free
Beverly Hills Public Works
342 Foothill Rd
Beverly Hills
http://www.beverlyhills.org/
Outside of Beverly Hills, they are also available at 2 local firestations. Firestation 19 has bags & sand and Firestation 69 has bags only. All are available Free. Bring your own shovel. Don’t wait until there is damage or a storm to pick yours up.
Firestation 19 – Sunset & Kenter has Bags & Sand
Firestation 69 – Sunset & Cerey has bags only
ABANDONED TREASURES SALE
Stuff your holiday stockings with the best gifts. Open only for a limited time during the holiday season, shop for all your loved ones or pick something irresistible for yourself from a wide variety of items from fashions to home furnishings, accessories to books, footwear to anything your heart desires, all discounted from 50% UP. Some of the great buys include sneakers, designer denim, children, women’s and men’s wear by the world’s most recognizable brands including Christian Lacroix, Rag & Bone, Y3, Helmut Lang, Comme des Garcons, Paul Smith and Raf Simons. With so many fantastic bargain choices, this is slated to be the season’s best one-stop shopping destination!
Free entry
Monday-Saturday, 11am-7pm, Sunday, Noon-6pm – thru January 30th
Abandoned Treasures Pop Up Store
159 South La Brea Boulevard
Los Angeles
ICE @ SANTA MONICA
Come skate at the Downtown Santa Monica’s premier outdoor ice skating rink. The venue has become a yearly tradition for many “SoCal”ers seeking a fun filled time for the whole family.
Admission and skate rental is $10.
Runs through February 15th
ICE at Santa Monica
1324 5th St
Santa Monica
http://www.baysidedistrict.org/about/icerink.html
B.O.S.S. NEW MUSIC & VIDEO FOR “COME AGAIN” SONG
This is a hot new song and video “Come Again” from R&B/Reggae influenced NYLA duo, B.O.S.S, featuring the multi-talented singer/actress/dancer Natalie Ridley aka Natalieq and the multi-faceted Filmmaker, Photographer, Producer and Musician, Abdul Malik Abbott, who has helmed a variety of music videos from the late jazz legend Abbey Lincoln to gospel artist Hezekiah Walker to superstar rap mogul Jay-Z. The single is available on iTunes & Amazon. And the video for this mellow tune is available for viewing on Youtube.
http://www.bossmusicny.com/
iTunes Link:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/come-again/id410369497?i=410369507
Facebook Like Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/BOSS-Music/168903366459181?v=wall
ICESKATING AT PERSHING SQUARE
Iceskate amidst Downtown LA’s skyscrapers and check out a host of free activities, including concerts covering an array of genres, youth hockey clinics,
a Disney on Ice preview, and more.
$8 per hour
Thru 1/17/11
Monday-Thursday Noon–10pm, Friday-Sunday 10am–10pm
Pershing Square
532 S. Olive St.
Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/schedule.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.
ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND THE LAaLALand Alert!!!! IS NOT RESPONSIBLE IF THE WHEREABOUTS ADJUST. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE EVENT ORGANIZERS FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
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