LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include: First Fridays on Abbot Kinney and at the Natural History Museum, “The Fighter” screening with Amy Adams and the Director Christopher Russell, Blake Edwards Tribute, Chinese New Year festivals, learn self-hypnosis, Vintage Expo, free museum entries, 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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THE SAVE YOUR PLANET FRIDAY FOOD TRUCK EVENT!!!
Sponsored by The Green Garmento, Flair Cleaners and Ed Begley Jr’s Green Wish Foundation, two of LA’s premiere gourmet food trucks will be stationed at the dry cleaners and you can pick up a FREE Better Bag created by Green Garmento™ the premiere reusable dry cleaning bag, enter to win $100 free environmentally friendly dry cleaning, and other planet-friendly goodies! Grill ‘Em All and Coolhaus: Gourmet ice cream sandwiches are the onsite food trucks.
Free
11:30am–3pm
Flair Cleaners
337 North Pass Avenue (In Lakeside Center near Vons)
Burbank
818.843.5657
Check out the stores, restaurants, galleries and wares alongside live music and food trucks galore on my favorite street in LA.
Free
6-10pm
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice 90291
FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM PRESENTS “THE STRANGE SCIENCE OF IMMORTALITY”
Jonathan Weiner traces the fascinating history of the quest for longevity in art, science, and literature, from Gilgamesh to Shakespeare, Doctor Faustus to “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” From 8-10pm, performances in the Diorama Hall feature instrumentalist/DJ/arranger/composer/music director/producer Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and his special guests. From 5:30-10pm, KCRW DJs Anthony Valadez and Aaron Byrd spin in the lounge amidst the African Mammal Dioramas.
$2-17
5:30pm
Natural History Museum
900 Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles 90007
http://www.nhm.org/site/activities-programs/first-fridays/february-2011
“DESIGNS ON FILM” BOOK SIGNING WITH AUTHOR CATHY WHITLOCK
Author, journalist and interior designer Cathy Whitlock illuminates the essential work of the Production Designer in the creation of sets.
Free
7pm
8818 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles
LIFE OF THE PARTY: A BLAKE EDWARDS TRIBUTE. DOUBLE FEATURE: “THE PINK PANTHER” & “A SHOT IN THE DARK”
Catch Blake Edwards’ classic films at this double feature screening series.
$7-11
7:30pm
1328 Montana Ave
Santa Monica 90403
www.americancinemateque.com
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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“THE FIGHTER” SCREENING FOLLOWED BY A DISCUSSION WITH STAR AMY ADAMS AND DIRECTOR DAVID O. RUSSELL
This is one of my favorite films of 2010. See what the buzz is about. Beyond the story of pursuing one’s dreams, it’s about family dynamics. Discussion following with director David O. Russell and special guest Amy Adams (schedule permitting). You will believe that Christian Bale is an addict!
$7-11
7:30pm
Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles 90028
www.americancinemateque.com
YEAR OF THE RABBIT AT GIANT ROBOT 2 LA
Giant Robot hosts this group art show celebrating the 4709th resetting of the lunar calendar. Pieces will include illustrations, oils, pencils, prints, watercolors, sculpture, and other media-all dedicated to one of the most stubborn, but also most creative (and cute) animals in the Chinese zodiac. Learn more about this worldwide event.
Free, opening reception 6:30-10pm; exhibit thru March 2nd
6:30-10pm
Giant Robot 2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles 90025
www.gr2.net
ORGANIZATION OF BLACK SCREENWRITERS MEETING
OBS is having a discussion on reality shows with guest Kai Bowe. They are also raffling off Final Draft 8 at the end of the meeting.
Free entry for members with a valid Membership card presented at the meeting. $20 otherwise that can be applied toward a membership fee if you join at the end of the meeting. (Cash, money order or PayPal only)
MANDATORY RSVP @ contactus@obswriter.com before 5pm Friday 2/4; IF YOUR NAME DOES NOT APPEAR ON LIST, YOU WON’T BE ALLOWED ON LOT. Free parking
10am-1pm
CBS STUDIO CENTER
4024 Radford Avenue, Bldg. 8, MPR#3
Studio City 91604
www.obswriter.com
www.twitter.com/OBSwriter
http://obswriter.blogspot.com/
MANDATORY RSVP: contactus@obswriter.com
MULTI-LENS MINI MOVIE MAKING WORKSHOP
Make stop animation mini-movies on the SuperSampler, ActionSampler or Oktomat. Participants will receive a 10% off coupon to use at the Lomography Gallery Store.
$10 (students $7), includes instructional lecture, loaner camera and one free roll of film. Bring your own multi-lens camera for 50% off admission!
1-3pm
Lomography Gallery Store LA
7998 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood 90046
shopla@lomography.com
“THAT’S WEIRD!” EXHIBIT OPENING
Photo collector Billy the Mime juries this “weirdo” experience! Should be weird…
Free
7:30-10:30pm Reception
1650 Gallery
1650 Echo Park Ave.
LA 90026
http://www.1650gallery.com/thatsweird2010_show.php
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EXHIBITION WALKTHROUGH: “ALL OF THIS AND NOTHING” WITH PAUL SIETSEMA
LA-Berlin based multi-dimensional artist Paul Sietsema works with film, sculpture, and drawing to explore how imagery and materiality affect our understanding of culture and history. Building detailed sculptures of existing objects to film and draw, his work explores the shifting nature of representation and how our understandings of objects have changed over time.
Free
2pm
Hammer Museum
UCLA Campus
Westwood
http://hammer.ucla.edu/programs/detail/program_id/716
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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THE POWER OF SELF-HYPNOSIS FREE CLASS
Learn how to induce self-hypnosis in a safe and easy way. This is a great tool to help you create desired changes in your life. Put the power of your subconscious mind to work for YOU. Limited seating due to high demand, reservations required to attend.
Free
7-9pm
Hypnosis Motivation Institute
Tarzana
Rsvp to michele@hypnosis.edu or 818.758.2747
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BANK OF AMERICA PRESENTS MUSEUMS ON US®
Every first weekend per month – all for free and all just for being a customer. Show your photo ID and your Bank of America/Merrill Lynch card and each cardholder gets free general admission to more than 125 museums nationwide.
LACMA -Saturday & Sunday 11am-8pm; Autry Museum of the American West –
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm; Skirball Cultural Center – Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm; Hammer Museum – Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday 11am-5pm.
Free
www.museums.bankofamerica.com
90+ of the best vintage dealers will be selling women’s and men’s clothing and accessories, costume and estate jewelry, vintage eyewear and textiles. There will even be vintage dance lessons from 2-4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday Early Buy: 9-10:30am; Regular admission Saturday 10:30am-6pm. Sunday regular admission: 11-5pm. Sunday admission FREE with Saturday ticket purchase. Download a coupon for $2 off regular admission at the website below.
$10
Saturday & Sunday
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1855 Main St.
Santa Monica
CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL
Bring in the Year of the Rabbit in Los Angeles’ Chinatown. The celebrations continue with the 112th Annual Golden Dragon Parade on Saturday, followed by the Lunar New Year Festival, entertainment and cultural activities at Central and West Plazas, and the LA Craft Experience artist market on Saturday and Sunday. “The Great Chinatown Hunt” with RaceLA wraps up the weekend on Sunday. Fantastic floats and bands will proceed down Broadway, amidst LA’s best gourmet food trucks and several cultural workshops. Free
Saturday 10am-8pm & Sunday 10am-6pm
Chinatown Central Plaza
N Broadway and W College St
Los Angeles 90012
www.chinatownla.com
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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