LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include: the Downtown Artwalk, UCLA Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Echo Park Artwalk, tons of art opening receptions, Teen Night at MOCA, LACMA Muse Artwalk, free museum admissions, World Fair Trade Day Global Bazaar, WeHoGrnWknd, Food Truck Fest in Noho, free Pasadena museums, and more! Info on the upcoming UCLA Jazz Reggae Fest too.
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.
UPCOMING- NOT TO MISS!!!
LA’s best concert series is back again. Get your Soul and Caribbean flavors quenched at this annual music festival. Sunday, May 29th is the Jam Day where Lupe Fiasco, Little Dragon, The Stepkids, and Talib Kweli are performing. Monday, May 30th is the Reggae Day featuring Steel Pulse, Gyptian, Los Rakas, Tanya Stephens, and The Wailing Souls. The last time Lupe performed at this fest was in ’07 and we all know that his fanbase and talent has grown immensely.
Memorial Day Weekend, Sunday, May 29th & Monday, May 30th
$29 per day, $50 for two-day passes
UCLA Campus
Westwood
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Every second Thursday monthly Downtown LA’s best artisans and galleries open up for self-guided tours that showcase the commercial art galleries, museums, and non-profit arts venues that have revived the new urban mecca. From 6-10pm a free shuttle called “The Hippodrome” is available). There are tons of receptions, great food selections and crafts to add to your collections. Parking can be a hassle so try to use public transport or park a few blocks for the center.
Free
12-9pm
http://www.downtownartwalk.com/
UCLA WOMEN IN JAZZ: A TRIBUTE TO ELLA FITZGERALD
UCLA’s best female jazz vocalists, Teira Church, Vannessa “Birdie” Whitford, and Kana Shimanuki will sing in this tribute to queen Ella Fitzgerald.
Free, fee parking on campus
6pm
Fowler Museum at the UCLA Campus
405 Hilgard Ave
Westwood
http://www.fowler.ucla.edu/events/fowler-out-loud-ucla-women-jazz-tribute-ella-fitzgerald
KUTMAH’S “TWO SOUPS & A HONEYBUN” OPENING RECEPTION
Justin “KUTMAH” McNulty was born in Brighton, England and moved to the United States when he was twelve years old. KUTMAH grew up in Hollywood, California where he earned his reputation as a talented underground artist & DJ. As an intrinsic member of the Los Angeles-based music collective dublab, KUTMAH launched his seminal club Sketchbook in 2004, which forgedroots of the now-infamous L.A. beat scene.
On May 5th 2010 without any advanced warning and based on no criminal activity, armed U.S. Federal agents entered KUTMAH’s home and arrested him. Kutmah was incarcerated for two months under immigration charges. Sparking the FREE KUTMAH campaign, a collective of artists, friends and fans rallied for the release of the well-respected artist. The incredible global support behind the FREE KUTMAH campaign showed the power of his presence in modern art & music. Upon KUTMAH’s release, he was immediately deported to the UK where he currently resides.
It was during his time spent locked-up that KUTMAH sought solace in art, drawing to keep sane with only a short pencil and his laminated ID card. The frustrated and emotional impact of his imprisonment and deportation have come to fruition with “Two Soups And A Honeybun”, the full collection of 37 drawings KUTMAH created in prison. ”Two Soups And A Honeybun” debuted in London at 18 Hewett Street gallery on January 19th 2011. To celebrate the initial exhibition KUTMAH also launched “The New Error”, his exclusive three-part mix cd series released with long-time collaborators Hit+Run. For KUTMAH’s hometown reception he has created “The New Error Vol. 2″, an exclusive 80-minute mix cd, as well as a limited-edition screenprinted poster, and 92-page art book of the entire “Two Soups And A Honeybun” collection. KUTMAH’s global art tour will culminate in Japan this summer with a special month-long showing in Tokyo, alongside record shop in-stores and an official opening night afterparty with djs and live performances.
Over the last year KUTMAH has toured Europe, djing shows with Saul Williams, The Gaslamp Killer, Flying Lotus, Gonjasufi, The Cinematic Orchestra, Dabrye and others. KUTMAH also has forthcoming records out on Stones Throw, Brainfeeder, Poo-Bah & All City Records in 2011.
Free; all ages welcome
Opening reception – 6-9pm
HVW8 Art + Design Gallery
661 N. Spaulding Ave
Los Angeles 90036
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“MYSTERIOUS STRANGERS” EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION
Hosted by POVevolving, this exhibit is of works by Los Angeles based artist Derek Albeck. His new body of work is comprised of an increasingly complex lexicon of images, all of which are tied together by his obsessive attention to photorealistic detail. Utilizing a host of materials and images such as mirrors, powdered graphite, charcoal, and spray paint, he creates finely rendered graphite portraits and intentionally crude masks in an attempt to navigate the elaborate maze of his own personal history.
Opening reception: 6-10pm; show runs for 4 weeks
POVevolving Gallery
939 Chung King Road
Los Angeles 90012
http://povevolving.com/gallery/
MASSAGE & PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE OPEN HOUSE
Learn about IPPT’s classes, schedules, financial aid and more. They offer massage, physical therapy aide & chiropractor assistant courses with a specialty in rehab, sports and therapeutic massage training.
Free
6pm
IPPT Career School
5644 Vineland Avenue
North Hollywood
Call 818.980.8990 or e-mail us at info2ippt.com to reserve your space today.
http://www.ipptcareerschool.com
“CHEESE” EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION
Check out this “cheesy” reception.
Opening reception: 8pm-12am; show thru May 27th by appointment
R& R Gallery
929 E. 2nd St., #106
Los Angeles 90012
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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CCH POUNDER PRESENTS “GOD OF SMALL THINGS”
TV Actress CCH Pounder’s gallery hosts this new exhibit.
Opening Reception: 6-9pm; show thru 6/11
Pounder Kone Art Spaces Project 1102
5825 Sunset Blvd., Suite# 1102
Hollywood 90028
This once annual event especially hosts teens as they explore the museum and its music and art. In coordination with their very popular exhibit “Art in the Streets”, local bands and DJs will perform, along with a local and international student art exhibition, art-making activities, and refreshments.
Free
7–10pm
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles
http://www.moca.org/audio/blog/?p=1740
“THE FROSTIG COLLECTION” OPENING RECEPTION
This exhibit features works created exclusively for The Frostig Collection by 22 world-renowned artists. Additional works by some of the artists will also be on view and available for sale. All sales benefit The Frostig Center’s social skills program for children with learning disabilities. Kate Stern (curator), Celia Piazza (founder) and Monica Gomez from The Frostig Center will discuss the collection, its artists and the program it benefits from 6-7pm. This gallery draws stellar people to their shows.
Opening reception following from 7-10pm – rsvp to: randi@theloftatlizs.com or call 323-939-4403 ext.6
The Loft at Liz’s
453 S. La Brea Ave
Los Angeles 90036
LC-A+ CAMERA WORKSHOP
This camera workshop includes an instructional lecture, loaner LC-A+ camera, and one free roll of film. Bring your own LC-A+ for 50% off admission! All attendees will receive a 10% off coupon to use at the Lomography Gallery Store. Already know you’re planning to come and want to ensure your spot? Call ahead of time or come in to pre-register! Please arrive 10 minutes before the workshop is scheduled to begin so things can start on time.
$10, students $7
Lomography Gallery Store
7998 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood
Roam Echo Park’s 1.8 miles to peruse their PDA (Public Displays of Art) community!
Free
Noon-6pm
WEHOGRNWKND
West Hollywood’s holding their first free city-wide yard sale. Download/view the yardsale locations list for WehoGrnWknd along with links to maps of each location. As more participants register, the list will be updated. There’s even a free Document Shredding and E-Waste Collection.
Free
9am-3pm
West Hollywood City Hall
8300 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood 90069
Visit the Los Angeles County of Art annual event that includes free entry to LACMA, The Peterson Automotive Museum, and The Architecture and Design Museum, as well as entry to various galleries in the surrounding area. The Art Walk will also include a variety of innovative dance performances, live painting, performance art, and interactive activities for the whole family located throughout the LACMA campus.
Free
11am-5pm
LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles 90036
RESTART YOUR LIFE FREE SEMINAR
Actress/Comedian Kim Coles is the special guest for this event on how to use yoga to reduce life’s stresses. Dr. Singh will also introduce revolutionary Yoga practices you wont find in any neighborhood gym! These ancient healing Yoga techniques will prepare the body and mind to help create the life you desire!
Free
9am-12pm
The Olympic Collection Conference Center
11301 Olympic Boulevard, #204
Los Angeles 90025
Come down to The Federal to GET FED! 10 Food Trucks, Live Music, DJs… all in the NoHo Arts District!
Free but bring $$$$ for food
12-4pm
The Federal Bar
5303 Lankershim Boulevard
North Hollywood 91601
WORLD FAIR TRADE DAY GLOBAL BAZAAR
In commemoration of today’s international World Fair Trade Day CAFAM’s courtyard will transform into a bustling marketplace with the best in handmade goods from local artists and international vendors.
Free
10am-5pm
Craft and Folk Art Museum
5814 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles 90036
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22nd ANNUAL MUSEUMS OF THE ARROYO DAY FESTIVAL
Check out some of Pasadena’s best museums for free at this annual one-day event. The museums are: The Gamble House, Heritage Square Museum, The Los Angeles Police Historical Museum, Lummis Home and Garden and the Pasadena Museum of History. Experience art, architecture, family fun, music, entertainment and historical discoveries in the celebrated Arroyo Seco.
Free
11am-5pm Arroyo Seco Area
Pasadena
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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Head to Exposition Park for this annual insect bonanza.
$2 kids 5-12, $6.50 students and $9 adults
Saturday & Sunday 9:30am-5pm
Natural History Museum
900 Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles 90007
213.763.DINO
VINTAGE PAPER FAIR
Explore the West Coast’s finest selection of antique and vintage paper items such as: postcards, photos, trade cards, prints, Victorian, Hollywood & Much more. The show is now 40 years old.
Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
Glendale Civic Auditorium
1401 N Verdugo Rd
Glendale
DANCE DOWNTOWN
Get free dance lessons while a live band performs amidst Downtown LA’s skyline. The crowd is great and the event is one of the city’s best.
Every Friday, 6:30-10pm
May 20 – Salsa/Cha Cha Cha; June 3 – Line Dance/Two-Step; June 17 – Lindy Hop/Swing; July 1 – Bollywood/Bhangra; July 15 – Argentine Tango; July 29 – Disco; Aug 12 – 60s Night; Aug 26 – Zydeco; Sept 9 – Samba
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N Grand Ave
The Music Center
Los Angeles 90012
(213) 972-7211
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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