LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include: LA Times Festival of Books, Dutch Queen’s Day celebration, Cornel West & Carl Dix discussion, Web Series event, Sotheby’s homebuying workshop, “Top Gun’s” 25th Anniversary screenings, writer Sandra Cisneros speaks, Pasadena Doo Dah Parade, “Pretty in Pink” 25th Anniversary screening, Vintage Fashion Expo, and more!
Have a great time.
EnJOY…
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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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FILMBREAK’S COMEDY WEB SERIES EXTRAVAGANZA!
These web series screenings will provide participants and attendees with a unique opportunity to network with agents, managers and executives in an intimate theatre environment unlike anything else in the industry.
Free
7-10pm
FilmBreak Theatre
3400 Airport Ave. Building D
Santa Monica 90405
IN THE AGE OF OBAMA – POLICE TERROR, INCARCERATION, NO JOBS, MIS-EDUCATION: WHAT FUTURE FOR OUR YOUTH?
The UCLA Academic Advancement Program, Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC), Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies, The Graduate Division, Black Alumni Association, UCLA Department of History, Chicano Studies Research Center and Black Male Institute sponsor this thought-provoking dialogue between Cornel West and Carl Dix.
7pm
DeNeve Plaza Lecture Auditorium
UCLA
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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FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER FORUM & LUNCH
Do you want to finally purchase your own property? If so, get free tips from the specialists at Sotheby’s!
Free
1pm
Sotheby’s International Realty
9255 Sunset Blvd., Mezzanine
Los Angeles
DUTCH QUEEN’S DAY – KONINGINNEDAG IN LOS ANGELES
Get ready for Orange Galore at this celebration of the Dutch Queen’s birthday! It’s the biggest holiday in Holland where everyone takes to the streets wearing the patriotic orange. There will be live Dutch and dance music, Dutch barfood including Bitterballen. Dresscode: Orange (Original Orange Costume Award).
Free Orange Designer T-shirt for first 100 signed up and paid! See www.dutch-day.com for details on payment. PARTY LIKE ONLY THE DUTCHIES CAN!
Advance tickets $15 at the site below
6pm-2am
Brennan’s
4089 Lincoln Blvd.
Marina Del Rey
TOP GUN 25TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING: FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED?
25 years after Top Gun’s release, Maverick is tearing through the sky again on the big screen. Fans of the film and newcomers alike can take in the digitally remastered classic for two shows only. Awesome!
Special Engagements:
Saturday at 12:30pm and Monday at 7:00pm
Guests will receive a theatre-sized commemorative poster while supplies last.
http://www.amctheatres.com/topgun/
“FRESH BLOOMS” SPRING ART MARKET
Join local artists selling wares, jewelry, handbags, funky fashions, household items and more amidst live music at The Majestical Roof.
Free
11am-7pm
“M” The Majestical Roof
88 N. Fair Oaks, Ave. Ste 102 (In the courtyard)
Pasadena
AUTHOR READING WITH SANDRA CISNEROS
Acclaimed writer Sandra Cisneros is the best known for her acclaimed first novel The House on Mango Street and her subsequent short story collection Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories. Cisneros is the founder of the Alfredo Cisneros del Moral Foundation, the Elvira Cisneros Award and the Macondo Foundation, all of which work on behalf of creative writers.
Free
2-5pm
Tia Chucha’s Bookstore
13197-A Gladstone Ave.
Sylmar
http://www.sandracisneros.com/
http://www.tiachucha.com/events/april/index.html
The 34TH OCCASIONAL PASADENA DOO DAH PARADE
If you’re into eccentrics and nonconformists hit this event. This event started as a grassroots event in 1978 to gain national attention for its eccentric and, often, irreverent satire. The parade which has spawned numerous off-beat replicants across the country was named by Readers Digest as “America’s Best Parade,” and was recently featured in the book 50 Places You Must Visit Before You Die!
Comprising this year’s visual fare will be such wildly diverse entries as a fleet of motorized “Kinetic Pastry Science Mobile Muffins,” “Songbird & His Ocarinas,” a humungous robotic spitting cat named “Boo-Boo Kitty,” oddly-attired sound inventors known as “The Highland Park Thursday Evening Gentlemen’s Society Circuit Bending Marching Band & Ladies’ Auxiliary,” and the crowd favorite “Disco Drill Team,” real American Bandstanders. Doo Dah!
Free
11am
East Pasadena – Start: Nina St./Vinedo St., and S. on Vinedo. W. on Colorado, circles again, back up Vinedo
Colorado Blvd (between Altadena And San Gabriel Boulevards)
Pasadena
Get into the spirit of the Brazil’s Carnival with King Theo and learn the traditional carnival dances with 2 hours of Brazilian dancing, Bloco culture and Cardio fun. Novices, experienced people, kids and adults are welcome to this one-day event!
$15 per Class/$25 for both Classes
1st Class: Introduction, Beginning, Intermediate BLOCO Dance – 5-5:55pm
2nd Class: Intermediate / Advanced SambaFunk! 6-7pm
NoHo Performing Arts Center
11020 Magnolia Blvd. @ Vineland
North Hollywood
818.763.0086
Free tango classes, dancing, stage performances in what will be a grand kick-off for the SMITH main festival which happens May 6-9.
Free
12-9pm
1200 block of Third Street Promenade
Santa Monica
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THE PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL’S FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT
The Playboy Jazz Festival kicks off with Justo Almario’s Afro-Colombian Ensemble and award-winning Israeli jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman and his Trio.
Free
3:30pm
Beverly Hills Civic Plaza
444 N. Rexford Dr.
Beverly Hills 90210
http://www.playboyjazzfestival.com
Created by L.A. Flea Market at Dodger Stadium and The Fairfax High Flea Market founder Phillip Dane, this event brings together the best food trucks, including over 200 of the hottest local artists and live music. Get your grub on!
$5-25
11am-5pm
Union Station
800 N. Alameda St.
Los Angeles 90012
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH THE G2 GALLERY AT THE AUTRY NATIONAL CENTER
This family event includes backyard farmers, gardening experts, greenbuild architects, and wildlife experts will be on hand to share their methods for providing balance among the plants, animals, humans, bugs, and bees. Visit the Kid’s Planet area for fun and games led by the Southern California Indian Center’s John Bradley (Cherokee/Comanche).
$5-11
11am-5pm
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Wy
Los Angeles 90027
JAZZ SALON WITH BUBBA JACKSON
Learn about music history as KJAZZ DJ Bubba Jackson discusses the role that black musicians played in introducing jazz music to Europeans. Jackson will focus on Lieutenant James Reese Europe, one of the most influential figures of the phenomenon, and comment on why jazz became so popular with European audiences.
Free
Fowler Museum
UCLA, 405 Hilgard Ave
Westwood
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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Catch this screening of the 2010 documentary on hip-hop in Uganda narrated by rapper Common, and featuring interviews with Mos Def, Will.I.Am and K’Naan.
Free
7:30pm
The Grammy Museum
LA Live
Downtown LA
Check out the Getty for free if you’re in college or a college grad.
Free
6pm
The Getty Center
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THE LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL, PRESENTED BY THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, HOLDS FREE, OUTDOOR SCREENING OF PRETTY IN PINK
“Pretty in Pink” is one of my favorite films. Sponsored by Film Independent’s Los Angeles Film Festival and the LA Times, this rare gratis outdoor screening of Pretty in Pink honors of the film’s 25th Anniversary and the announcement of the 2011 Festival line-up made earlier in the day. Pretty in Pink director Howard Deutch and special guests will be in attendance, along with Los Angeles Film Festival director Rebecca Yeldham, Artistic Director David Ansen & Managing Director Gloria Campbell. Guests who arrive in 80’s attire will receive two vouchers to the Los Angeles Film Festival. Special discounted passes and packages for the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival will be available for purchase.
Pink Beer & Wine Garden opens at 5pm
Film begins at 7pm
Nokia Plaza L.A. LIVE
777 Chick Hearn Court
Los Angeles 90015
Located across the street from STAPLES Center
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This is one of the best annual events in town. Find Walter Mosely, Maxine Hong Kingston and Susan Straight next to prose poseurs like “Jessie’s Girl” crooner Rick Springfield, fitness fanatic Jillian Michaels and Little House on the Prairie’s Alison Arngrim along with 400 others — pro and non alike — to celebrate the printed word. There are writing and publishing seminars, poetry readings, book signings, lectures, comedy, speaker panels, cooking demos and live music.
Free
Saturday, 10am-6pm & Sunday, 10am-5pm
USC
Downtown LA
http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks
This is America’s longest running 2-day vintage clothing show, attracting national exhibitors and buyers. Shoppers fly in from Italy, England, France, and Japan. The clothing, textiles, jewelry and accessories for sale for men and women, cover a period of over 125 years- from Victorian corsetry to the platform-wearing -hip-hugging 70’s and designer dominated 80’s. Vintage eyewear and textiles will also be presented. The Vintage Fashion Expo draws fashion designers, costumers, stylists, car club members, swing and other dance groups, buyers for museums, private collectors and re- enactment enthusiasts.
$10-20
download a coupon giving $2 off regular admission visit:
Saturday & Sunday, Saturday early buy: 9:00 am- 10:30 am ($20) Regular admission: 10:30am-6pm. ($10) Sunday 11-5pm ($10).
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1855 Main St. @ Pico
Santa Monica
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L.A. Tax Associates, Inc.
11300 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 864
Los Angeles 90064
310.477.7092
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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