LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include: free Museum weekend, Chinese Lunar New Year of the Rabbit festivals, Afrika Bambaataa VS. DJ Reflex party, Roller Derby game, Haiti exhibit, food truck festival, “Jesus is Coming” exhibit, Bollywood dance class/party, vintage clothing show, 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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“JESUS IS COMING” ART CREATED IN HIS IMAGE
The R&R Gallery is celebrating it’s very first trip around the sun with a salute to The Man. Whether you’re a believer or an unrepentant sinner, come out and give props to the Jesus. They may not be turning water into wine with original works by some of the finest of God’s children. Art created in his image.
Opening reception with open bar – 7pm-Midnight; Thru Feb. 11th
The R&R Gallery
929 East 2nd Street Suite 106
Los Angeles 90012
http://www.facebook.com/event.ph
REVOLUTION FRIDAY WITH THE EC TWINS
This is the Official Birthday Party for the EC Twins! Named after the success of their legendary UK club night ‘eye candy’, the Blackham Twins (aka the Eye Candy Twins) have established themselves as 2 of electronic music’s cult pioneers. They are electronica’s most prolific, mysterious and essential international ambassadors! The world famous Supperclub chain is opening their local lounge for this party.
Free
10pm-2am
6675 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles
bottle service: 323.466.1900
vip guest list: clubla@supperclub.com
www.supperclub.com
This nice mid-city lounge is offering $5 drinks, including top shelf selections, all night. The music is a mix of everything from old school hip-hop to new dance music.
$5 cover + $5 drinks all night
9pm-2am
LIFE on Wilshire
6311 Wilshire Blvd (Wilshire & Crescent Heights)
Los Angeles 90048
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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The Pacific Asia Museum hosts this East Asian New Year celebration throughout their facilities including a fully tented parking lot, all the galleries will be open to enjoy along with crafts, demonstrations and hands-on activities, food and gift vendors, plus live music, dance, martial arts acrobatics, magic and more onstage. Welcome in the Year of the Rabbit.
Free
11am-5pm
Pacific Asia Museum
46 N Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena
http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org/_events_calendar/index.aspx#jan29
HELP SKID ROW HOMELESS RESIDENTS
Donate extra/unused blankets or sleeping bags, or any old winter clothing (e.g. jackets, sweaters, socks, gloves, hats, etc.) to this charitable event.
2pm
Skid Row
450 Towne Ave
Los Angeles 90013
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145468728842934
Sponsored by the Museum Marketing Roundtable, this sixth annual ‘Museums Free-For-All,’ is now part of LA Arts Month. This list of participating museums—presenting art, cultural heritage, natural history, and science—will open their doors wide and invite visitors free of charge. Regular parking fees apply. General museum admission only. May not include ticketed exhibitions.
Saturday & Sunday, 11am-5pm
Autry Museum in Griffith Park
California Science Center
Both days
The Craft Folk and Art Museum
Sunday, January 30 only
Fowler Museum at UCLA
Both days
The Hammer Museum
Both days
The Getty Center
Both days
The Getty Villa**
Both days
The Museum of Contemporary Art
Saturday, January 29 only
The Museum of Tolerance
Sunday, January 30 only
Pasadena Museum of California Art
Both days
The Paley Center for Media
Both days
Santa Monica Museum of Art
Saturday, January 29 only
Skirball Cultural Center
Saturday, January 29 only
Studio for Southern California History
Both days
KELLOGG WORLD RECORD CRUNCHY NUT CEREAL U.S. LAUNCH EVENT
Nick Cannon emcees the U.S. launch of Kellogg’s® Crunchy NutTM cereal. The goal is making a Guinness World Records® Record Attempt for the largest cuckoo clock. The oversized interactive cuckoo clock celebrates mornings across all time zones to let consumers know it’s ok to enjoy the irresistible taste of Kellogg’s® Crunchy NutTM cereal because “It’s Morning SomewhereTM.” Bringing the “It’s Morning SomewhereTM” campaign to life, an actor will emerge every hour with a message and skit representing a part of the world where it’s morning. The perfect blend of nutty and sweet in every crunchy bite, Kellogg’s® Crunchy NutTM cereal provides consumers with a simply delicious cereal. Consumers can sample Kellogg’s® Crunchy NutTM cereal at the event. A Guinness World Records® official will be on hand to certify the success of the Record Attempt. Fans can watch videos of each hourly performance and access coupons for Kellogg’s® Crunchy NutTM cereal. Sounds pretty silly lol. Reminisce on your childhood or adult cereal grubbing.
Free
Noon
Hollywood and Highland Center
6801 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles 90028
BOLLYWOOD DANCE NITE WITH YOGEN BHAGAT
Bollywood choreographer Yogen Bhagat (guest of The Tonight Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, etc.) will be leading a 1-hour group dance lesson (8-9pm), followed by 2 hours of high-energy Bollywood dancing. Novices and experienced dancers welcome.
See Yogen and his dancers perform on The Ellen DeGeneres Show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g7Hgd2WTw…
$15/general, $10/students
Doors open at 7:15pm
http://secure.artofliving.org/event_details.aspx?event_id=7127%C2%A0
Art of Living Center
948 W Adams Blvd
Los Angeles
SANTA ANITA FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
Enjoy 16 Gourmet Food Trucks, a Wine Tent and a Gastropub! Get your drink and grub among literally among the horses at the historic Santa Anita Park! Races every half-hour amidst the live music and a great “Pony Park” with activities for the kids. Sounds like the cure for boredom!
$12
Santa Anita Race Track Los Angeles Turf Club Inc
285 W Huntington Dr
Arcadia
http://santaanitaevents.wagticketing.com
UCLA’S FOWLER MUSEUM PRESENTS HAITI STORIES: ART & THE UNBREAKABLE SPIRIT OF HAITI
The culturally and historically significant country of Ayiti/Haiti is known worldwide for it’s exquisite art and artisans. Scholars across several disciplines examine how Haiti is narrated and presented in the world, and how storytelling, in the broadest as well as narrowest senses, affects the country in general and in the aftermath of the earthquake. Speakers include filmmaker Jonathan Demme, The New York Times reporter Deborah Sontag, novelist and writer Madison Smartt Bell, UCLA professor Donald J. Cosentino, and others. A reception closes the program.
Free
1–6 pm
Fowler Museum at UCLA
North Campus
Westwood
http://www.fowler.ucla.edu/exhibitions/fowler-in-focus-unbreakable-spirit-of-haiti
AFRIKA BAMBAATAA VS DJ REFLEX: OLD SCHOOL EAST VS NU SKOOL WEST CLASH!!!!
True Hip-Hop heads will appreciate this mashup of the West Coast’s DJ Reflex and the South Bronx’s Godfather of electro funk Afrika Bambaataa. He is one of the three originators of break-beat deejaying, and known as the “Grandfather” and “Godfather” of the genre because he transformed the Black Spades street gang into the music and culture-oriented Universal Zulu Nation, and continues to spread hip hop culture throughout the world. On September 27, 2007, he was nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Recognize!
$10
6675 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles
http://www.last.fm/music/Afrika+Bambaataa
limited presale tickets: http://afrikabambaatasupperclublagoingLA.eventbrite.com/
bottle service: 323.466.1900
vip guest list: clubla@supperclub.com
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ANIME MYTHOLOGY: SUPERHEROES VS. DRAGONS
Voice actor, mythology scholar, and Anime expert Crispin Freeman guides child (8-13 year old) participants on a cross-cultural exploration of how mythology shapes archetypal heroes in animation and comics. Students are invited to create their own superhero team and decide for themselves the outcome of Superheroes vs. Dragons!
RSVP at 310-305-8418
Free
Noon
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Boulevard
Westwood
http://hammer.ucla.edu/programs/detail/program_id/708
CULVER CITY ROLLER DERBY PRESENTS APOCALYPSE NOW
The Angel City Derby Girls are playing their 2011 season at the Culver City Veterans Memorial Auditorium, along with the classic flick Apocalypse Now as part of their season opener. The teams are The Full Metal Jackies vs.The Army of Darkness. This is an INTRA-LEAGUE game, so these teams will feature girls from the ACDG Hollywood Scarlets, Rocket Queens, and Subpool- evenly matched and battling it out til the last whistle blows!
$12-15 -$12 presale at http://acdgjan2011.eventbrite.com/ , $15 at the door
Doors: 4pm, Game: 5pm
Culver City Veterans Auditorium
4117 Overland Avenue
Culver City 90230
http://www.angelcityderbygirls.com/home
VINTAGE CLOTHING & TEXTILE SHOW
This 27th annual event features over 65 exhibitors will be selling and displaying a wide selection of antique textiles and vintage clothing. There will be a huge variety of vintage and gently worn designer clothing, handbags and accessories, along with vintage table and bed linens, Victorian lace, draperies and cushions, a variety of wearable decorative trims, buttons, shoes, etc., etc.
$7 entry, accompanied kids 16 and under enter for free; free parking
9am-3pm
Pickwick Gardens
1001 Riverside Drive
Burbank
310.455.2886
http://www.caskeylees.com/Vintage/Vintage.html
LULULEMON BRENTWOOD IN-STORE YOGA CLASS
UCLA soccer player turned yogi, Blake Zerboni, will be leading everyone through a fun and athletic flow this morning! Please bring a mat or they can provide one for you.
Free
9:30am
Lululemon
11920 San Vicente Blvd
Brentwood
http://www.lululemon.com/losangeles/brentwood/events/event-29082-2011-01-30
10TH ANNUAL LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL
Wilson Park warms up to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit. There will be family entertainment, shopping, food, surprise giveaways, a farmer’s market and a craft boutique. Bring a jacket because Torrance is near the water.
Free
11am-6pm
2400 Jefferson St
Torrance
http://www.la18community.com/blog/2010/12/30/la-18-10th-annual-lunar-new-year-festival-year-of-the-rabbit.html
COMMUNITY POOL: TAKE OFF!!!
This is an art party offering 2 stages simultaneous performances, a huge art gallery with live art AND masseuses. There’s also a bar, comedians and more to keep you busy.
2419 N. Broadway Ave.
Los Angeles
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=169191459790858
The CSULA Afro Latin Ensemble returns to this museum to perform their pulsating blend of sizzling salsa, Latin melodies, and rhythmic beats inspired by the musical sounds of Latin America. Be ready to dance. Concert includes a light reception.
Free for Autry members and children under 3 / Adults: $10 / Students with current ID and Seniors 60+: $6 Children (3–12): $4
6-8pm
The Autry in Griffith Park
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles
323.667.2000
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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METRO WESTSIDE SUBWAY EXTENSION MEETING
Learn about plans to extend the Metro trains to the Westside. Participate or simply observe this first round of community update meetings for the last planning phase of this extensive project. Metro will provide stakeholders with background on the study to date, what community members can expect during the Final EIS/EIR and an overview of the anticipated subway construction process.
Free
6-8pm
Roxbury Park Auditorium
471 S Roxbury Dr
Beverly Hills
http://www.beverlyhills.org/services/parking/metro_westside_subway.asp
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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
OPEN AIR OUTDOOR SCULPTURE GARDEN
A LA gem, the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden is one of the most distinguished outdoor sculpture collections in the country. It spans more than five acres in UCLA’s campus with over 70 sculptures by artists such as Jean Arp, Deborah Butterfield, Alexander Calder, Barbara Hepworth, Jacques Lipchitz, Henry Moore, Isamu Noguchi, Auguste Rodin, and David Smith. Photo by Joshua White. Should be a nice stroll.
Free Admission Year Round
Murphy Sculpture Garden
UCLA Campus Parking $10 (closest parking is Structure 3, Hilgard/Sunset) or street parking
Westwood
http://hammer.ucla.edu/collections/detail/collection_id/6
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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