This weekend’s events include: Janet Jackson Booksigning, Brewery Artwalk, Edward Scissorhands 20th Anniversary, Chumash Pow Wow, Miracle Mile Art Walk, Earth Day events, Artisanal Festival, Go Green Expo, Downtown Burbank Festival, and more!
Have a great time.
EnJOY…
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JANET JACKSON BOOKSIGNING AT BOOKSOUP
Janet Jackson signs copies of “True You: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself.” Only books purchased in-store will be autographed by Ms. Jackson!
Free
3-4:30pm
Book Soup
8818 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood
http://www.booksoup.com/Details.asp?ProductID=2189
UCLA Health System and the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music are delighted to present MUSIC AT THE MED, a serious of six Friday noontime concerts performed at the UCLA Medical Center by outstanding UCLA student chamber music groups.
Free
12pm
UCLA Medical Center
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90024
JAMES CAAN LIVE AT DOUBLE FEATURE SCREENINGS OF “THIEF” AND “HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT”
James Caan will be present for screenings of Director Michael Mann’s fantastic debut feature in which Caan plays the professional thief of the title. “Thief” also stars Jim Belushi and Willie Nelson. The film is accompanied by Caan’s 1980 directorial debut, “Hide in Plain Sight.” He will speak in between films.
$7-11
7:30pm
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave
Santa Monica 90403
www.americancinemathequecalendar.com
The Lomography Gallery Store LA is hosting a locals-only exhibition with the 10 Prophecies depicted by our very own Los Angeles community. There will be some yummy sushi, custom fortune cookies by Anna Laurent, tarot card readings all night by the lovely Madame Pamita, an open bar and a live DJ! Maybe you’ll win a raffle!
Free
6pm
Lomography Gallery Store
7998 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood
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
The Piano Bar
6429 Selma Ave
Los Angeles
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JAMES CAAN LIVE AT THE DOUBLE FEATURE SCREENINGS OF “FUNNY LADY” & “MISERY”
Check out Barbra Streisand’s interpretation of the life of Ziegfield star Fanny Brice (first begun in the award-winning FUNNY GIRL.) Caan, Omar Sharif, Roddy McDowell and Ben Vereen co-star in this film that was nominated for 5 Oscars. Rob Reiner’s 1990 masterpiece Misery that stars Caan and Kathy Bates screens after. James Caan speaks in between the films.
$7-11
7:30pm
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave
Santa Monica 90403
www.americancinemathequecalendar.com
FUSION GARNISHED WITH SPIRIT & SOUL CULINARY DEMONSTRATION
Learn about the relationship between American Indians and African Americans through this culinary demonstration peppered with morsels of history. This appetizing program featuring two dynamic chefs, one American Indian and one African American, will take you on a culinary exploration with tasty samples resulting in an understanding about foods we eat today.
Free with rsvp at 213.744.2024
2pm
California African American Museum
600 State Drive
Los Angeles 90037
Celebrate art and community in the Miracle Mile at this very fun seasonal artwalk.
Schedule at the link below:
http://www.miraclemileartwalk.com/mmaw_blog/mmaw_blog.html
LA PLAZA DE CULTURA Y ARTES GRAND OPENING
There will be music and arts workshops in El Jardín, LA Plaza’s 30,000-square foot garden, amidst timed tours of major exhibition LA Starts Here! This is LA’s first Mexican American cultural center, adjacent to the popular Olvera Street marketplace and El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument (where Los Angeles was founded in 1781), the 2.22 acre facility, part of the Los Angeles County Arts Family and a Smithsonian Affiliate, celebrating SoCal’s Mexican and Mexican American culture .
Free
10am-4pm
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
501 North Main Street
Los Angeles 90012
EDWARD SCISSORHANDS 20TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE
40 artists whose paintings, drawings, prints, and sculptures are inspired by the 20th anniversary of Tim Burton’s classic love story and its unique characters.
There will be raffle prizes and gifts for those dressed in their best Scissorhands-inpired attire. This is a family friend event.
Free
7pm
Nucleus
210 E Main St
Alhambra 91801
EARTH DAY CONCERT & CELEBRATION FESTIVAL
Pay homage to Mother Earth on this day of music, food, eco-friendly shopping, kids activity walk, eco quiz challenge, local organizations, environmental hero awards, and bike valet. Pets not allowed in Polliwog Park. Sounds worth the trek to Manhattan Beach.
Free
11am-4pm
Polliwog Park
1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Manhattan Beach 90266
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FREE YOGA CLASS @ THE AMERICANA AT BRAND
Free Anusara Yoga on the green lawn at the Americana at Brand near the Lululemon Store.
Free
9:30-10:30am
The Americana at Brand
300 S Brand Blvd
Glendale 91209
WORLD CITY AT THE MUSIC CENTER: SAKAI FLAMENCO
Spanish Gypsy duo Sakai Flamenco is a dynamic ensemble dedicated to performing the music and dance of the gypsies of Southern Spain. Comprised of dancers, a singer and guitarist, Sakai Flamenco uses traditional clapping and strong, rhythmic footwork to showcase the beauty, power and intricacy of flamenco.
Tickets are free and distributed on Grand Avenue at 2nd Street. Distribution for tickets begins at 11:30am for the 12:30pm performance and 1pm for the 2pm performance.
Free
12:30pm & 2pm
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles
CUBAN JAZZ – SALSA DANCING: ILIANA ROSE
Cuban American, Iliana Rose performs at The Fisherman’s Village in Marina Del Rey on Sunday, April 17th, 2:00pm-5pm. Born in Miami, and raised by Cuban parents and grandparents, Iliana is steeped in Cuban rhythms and culture. Her band is made up of world class musicians who play amazing music.
Free
2-5pm
Fisherman’s Village
13755 Fiji Way
Marina Del Rey 90292
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
The Melrose Lightspace
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 is an assume event that only happens twice a year of open studios all weekend at the worlds largest art complex. With over 100 participating resident artists, you can check out new works, discover new favorites, speak with the artists and purchase artwork directly from the artists at studio prices.
Free with free parking
Saturday & Sunday, 11am-6pm
The Brewery Lofts
1920 N Main St
Los Angeles 90031
DOWNTOWN BURBANK ARTS FESTIVAL
This is one of Burbank’s most popular annual events full of thousands of works of art for sale, participate in interactive art projects and enjoy nonstop live entertainment at the four-block outdoor street festival. More than 100 outstanding artists and the next generation of talent from Burbank schools, as well as numerous opportunities to support quality arts education with Burbank Arts for All are featured. Included will be paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, fine glass, woodwork, mixed-media and photography. Live entertainment, street painting, art demonstrations and free workshops will add to the fun. The festival will also devote an entire city block to Burbank students and their work. Included will be art workshops, performances, demonstrations and plenty of creative activities, as well as opportunities to experience art and the creative process first-hand.
Free
Saturday & Sunday
Magnolia Boulevard and Olive Avenue
Burbank
13TH CHUMASH DAY POWWOW & INTER-TRIBAL GATHERING
Enjoy and appreciate indigenous arts and crafts, music, dance and entertainment at this popular local pow wow.
Free
Saturday- 11am-7:30pm, Grand Entry at 1pm & Sunday – 10am-5pm, Grand Entry at noon
Malibu Bluffs Park
24250 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu
http://www.malibucity.org/download/index.cfm/fuseaction/download/cid/16639/
This Spring festival features almost 100 local, artisanal and handmade food vendors to shop from. There will also be chef demos, expert led panels and speakers on local honey, craft beer, and more! Also, free hands-on workshops and cool activities. VeeV Apothecary Bar, sponsorship from Honest Tea, Dry Soda, Function, Coba and POM, organic spirits tasting with Tru Organic Spirits/Green Bar Collective, Venokado wine tasting, photo booth and signature directory. Complimentary bike valet & 3-hour car valet with dining deck validation.
$10 online pre-sale tickets, $15 at the door
Saturday – 11am-8pm & Sunday – 11am-7pm
Santa Monica Place
395 Santa Monica Place, 3rd floor
Santa Monica 90401
This Earth Day weekend check out this exposition of all things green. Friday is the B2B day for business buyers, CEOs, press, & procurement professionals.
Saturday & Sunday events are open to the general public. Exhibits on solar panels, hybrid and electric cars, organic personal care products, eco-pet supplies, greener gadgets, eco-fashion, and home and building supplies are featured. Eco-Celebrities including Ed Begley Jr., Mariel Hemingway, Eric Corey Freed and Rachelle Begley are present.
Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
LA Convention Center
1201 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles 90015
ELIZABETH TAYLOR IN IRAN
This exhibit features Firooz Zahedi’s photographs of the late humanitarian-actress’ visit to the country in 1976.
$12 museum admission
Through May 28, 2011
LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
L.A.
DAVID LYNCH’S ART WORK
Filmmaker David Lynch exhibits his new paintings and sculptures. This is his second exhibition with the gallery.
William Griffin Gallery
2902 Nebraska Avenue
Santa Monica 90404
www.williamgriffingallery.com
www.GriffinLA.com
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Los Angeles 90064
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through Friday, April 15th
Roxbury Park Community Center
471 S. Roxbury Drive
Beverly Hills
Schedule Your Appointment Now @ 310.285.6840
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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