LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include: Lobster Fest, Dance Downtown Samba Night, “Hairspray” screening, Quebec in Hollywood, Stevie Wonder/Wonderfull party, free Chick-Fil-A breakfast, UCLA Health Fair, Filipino, Croatian & Brazilian festivals, Beat Swap Meet, National Yoga Month, Bicycle Film Festival, 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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FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS PRESENTS “HAIRSPRAY”
Tracy Turnblad, an overweight teenager with all the right moves, is obsessed with the Corny Collins Show. Every day after school, she and her best friend Penny run home to watch the show and drool over the hot Link Larkin, much to Tracy’s mother Edna’s dismay.
Free
8pm
Pershing Square
Downtown LA
http://laparks.org/pershingsquare/nightflicks_september.html
DANCE DOWNTOWN SAMBA NIGHT
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 events.
6:30-10pm
Samba
135 N Grand Ave
The Music Center
Los Angeles 90012
LIVE MUSIC AT LACMA FEATURING THIRD ANNUAL L.A. JAZZ TREASURE AWARD – WAYNE SHORTER
LACMA and the Los Angeles Jazz Society are proud to present legendary saxophonist and composer, Wayne Shorter, with the third annual L.A. Jazz Treasure Award. As part of the museum’s renowned Jazz at LACMA series, the evening will salute one of the most significant and prolific performers and composers in jazz and modern music. Shorter, an NEA Jazz Master recipient, was an integral part of Miles Davis’s band from 1964-1970, co-founder of the premier fusion group Weather Report, and composer of such jazz classics as “Footprints,” “E.S.P.” and “Nefertiti.” Opening the concert will be a New Talent quartet including winners from the LA Jazz Society’s Shelley Manne New Talent Award, led by Chloe Feoranzo.
Bring your lawn chairs, sweater and blankets because the grass gets chilly. Nice crowd.
Free
6pm
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles 90036
ALTADENA’S FANCY FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS
Hit this cute San Gabriel Valley town to try out The Grilled Cheese Truck, Nom Truck, Curb A Peel, Sweet Arleen’s (winner of the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars!”), No Reservations and Greenz on Wheelz.
Free
5-9pm
2450 N Lake Ave
Altadena 91001
http://websterscommunitypharmacy.wordpress.com/
GREGG YOUNG & THE 2ND STREET STEEL DRUM BAND
This Music on the Plaza summer celebration features this group voted Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year, LA Music Awards, Nominated Best of Jazz -1st Annual Hollywood Music Awards, Best Blues – Hollywood Music in Media Awards, Best Funk/Groove – Hollywood Music in Media Awards, and House Band, Dome Arclight Entertainment Center as they perform Jazz, Blues, R&B, Rock’N’Roll, Tropical Grooves, Reggae and Soca.
Free
6-9pm
The Dome Arclight Entertainment Center
6360 W. Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood 90028
“FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING” ARTISTS RECEPTION
Artist Susan Tompkins exhibits her work. Her paintings have been exhibited in solo and group shows in both New York and Los Angeles, including the bi-annual Getty Museum Underground show. There will also be live music and food on hand.
Free
7:30-10pm
RUMOURS, a coffeehouse/gallery/performance space.
11739 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles 90066
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CHICK-FIL-A FREE BREAKFAST ENTRÉE
This is my favorite fast food restaurant because everything is freshly made the same day. Grab their free breakfast at your local participating Chick-fil-A by making a mandatory reservation at the link below.
Free
Breakfast hours
Chick-fil-A
Los Angeles
http://www.chick-fil-aforbreakfast.com/Start
LULA WASHINGTON DANCE THEATRE OPEN HOUSE
Experience a full day of sample classes, a showcase performance; audition for scholarships, a chance to meet Mrs. Lula Washington and much more! Sample classes will include Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, African, Caribbean, Hip-Hop, and our new classes: Hapkido(Korean martial arts), Acting for Dancers, Voice, Line Dancing, and Venezuelan Salsa for adults and seniors. All classes are only $1 each!
Free admission, $1 classes and $1 performance
10am-5pm
Lula Washington Dance Theatre
3773 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles 90016
http://www.lulawashington.org/
WONDER-FULL LA6 CELEBRATING STEVIE WONDER
the Wonder-Full party has traveled nationally and internationally with events in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Philly, London, Japan & Amsterdam. Attendees range from Prince to Jude Law, along with LA’s top taste makers, fashionistas and music fans, for a crowd of 1300 smiling faces.
DJ Spinna spins all Stevie exclusives, covers, samples and remixes. Opening set by DJ Monalisa. Live Stevie Wonder shirt printing on site. Free DJ Spinna “Future Shock” cd to the first 100 presale tickets.
21+, $15 presale tix, $20 at door
9pm-2:30am
Echoplex
1154 Glendale Blvd @ Sunset
LA 90026
http://wonderfull.wantickets.com
CREATING HAPPINESS: THE ART OF PEACEFUL LIVING TALK
Meditation is a beautiful and practical way of creating inner peace, reducing stress and finding solutions to the problems of daily life. This talk is for all individuals whatever their level of interest, from those who seek simple relaxation to those who wish to find lasting inner peace and contentment through following the Buddhist path. This event is sponsored by Kadampa Meditation Center California.
Free
11am-noon
2411 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles 90039
Free physicals, comprehensive eye exams, mammograms, dental services, and school supplies! Sponsored by Student National Medical Association at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.
Free
9am-3pm
The Macedonia Baptist Church of Los Angeles
1755 E 114th Street
Los Angeles 90059
FESTIVAL OF PHILIPPINE ARTS & CULTURE
This 20th annual event is a Filipino cultural celebration with modern and traditional music and dance, martial arts, tinkling dancing, youth parade, arts and crafts, and Filipino and other Asian cuisine and shopping. Featuring Latin soul legend, Joe Bataan, Premiere Filipino-American comedian, Rex Navarrete, FPAC20 Artist of Excellence Awardee, Lea Salonga, 2011 FilAm ARTS Media Awardee, DJ E-Man of POWER 106, and others.
Children 5 & under free; $7 for everyone else
10am-6pm
807 Paseo Del Mar
S. Gaffey St. at Paseo Del Mar
San Pedro 90731
A CRAFTlab WORKSHOP
Join artist Cheryl Walker to cut, staple, twist, and tear. Inspired by artist Ann Weber, you will be amazed by your creative skills.
$5 per participant (includes museum admission); CAFAM Family/Dual Passport members & above free
1:30pm
5814 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles
BRAZILIAN CARNIVAL AT THE TAR PITS
Brazilian Day in Los Angeles partnered with the Brazilian Street Carnival of Long Beach for the biggest and best Brazilian Day yet! Meet the Brazilian Consulate representatives while enjoying the culture and authentic foods of Brazil.
Free
12-6pm
La Brea Tar Pits
5801 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles 90036
http://braziliandayla.org/main/
Enjoy ethnic music and surf rock sounds, dance the kolo to tamburitza bands, drink fine Croatian wines from Off The Vine, coffee and check out fantastic art by local artists.
Free entry, $5-10 glasses of wine
11am-6pm
3701 S Gaffey St
San Pedro 90731
“PRECIOUS KNOWLEDGE” SCREENING & FUNDRAISER BY SAVE ETHNIC STUDIES
After HB 2281 was singed into law in Arizona, The Tucson 11 brought a lawsuit against the state of Arizona in federal court. They are now fundraising in order to pay for this very costly lawsuit. Precious Knowledge tells the story of their struggle. The teachers and the community came together after the passage of this bill to form Save Ethnic Studies. SES is the non-profit that is leading the fundraising effort for the Tucson 11. Attorney Richard Martinez is working pro-bono but the teachers are still incurring filing fees, law clerk fees, etc.
Donations requested of $5 for students and youth and $10 for adults
6-9pm
Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore
13197-A Gladstone Ave
Sylmar 91342
www.tiachucha.com
FREE ARCHERY CLASSES
All you need to do is arrive because even the bows and arrows are free.
Every Wednesday from 6.30-8pm and Saturday morning from 9-11am.
Free
9-11am
Woodley Park Archery Range
6340 Woodley Ave
Encino 91316
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Over a dozen Record Dealers setup downstairs, it’s also your closest beer stop at Beat Swap Meet. There will also be a street-wear sale and canned food drive outside. DJ & Chef, Mighty Junebugg & her Rapper’s Delight crew will be on hand with some food for your soul. Snoop Dog’s, Makaveli N Cheese, 2Mex Tamales, you name it, she’s got it. BSM Resident Barber, DJ & Producer, Snagneto will be onsite lining heads up all day.
Canned goods are donated to the local homeless communities of Downtown Los Angeles.
Free with a donation of at least 1 canned good per person.
12-6pm
943 N Broadway
Los Angeles 90012
FREE YOGA CLASS ON THE DECK
Bring a mat and water for this Yoga class hosted by Yogis Anonymous a Yoga Studio.
Free
Sundays Through September 25 @ 9am
Santa Monica Place
395 Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica
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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ORIGINAL LONG BEACH LOBSTER FESTIVAL
Get your lobster grub on amidst live music. Enjoy the international food court, arts & crafts booths, delicious desserts, beer & wine gardens, special themed cocktails and FREE Souvenir digital photos. Also, a Live Sports Tent courtesy of DirecTV, where you can watch your favorite sporting events on 4 flat screen TV’s while enjoying your lobster feasts. Children will love the storytellers, magicians and inflatable bounces. Bristol Farms will serve unforgettable Maine Lobster Feasts, steamed to mouth-watering perfection in the world’s largest lobster steamers. Plates include; sweet, succulent lobster, melted butter dipping sauce, fresh cut lemons, coleslaw, dinner roll and watermelon. All lobster flown in nightly from Maine’s salty Atlantic Ocean.
$13 General Admission (Does not include Lobster Feast. $15 onsite); Free general admission to all active U.S. military personnel; Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult; Regular Presale Guaranteed Lobster Package – $25 (Includes 1 1/4 lb. lobster feast, served by Bristol Farms, and admission) $35 at the gate; Jumbo Presale Guaranteed Lobster Package- $50 (Includes 2-1/4 lb. lobster feast, served by Bristol Farms, and admission) $55 at the gate.
Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday, noon–11pm; Sunday, noon-10pm
Rainbow Lagoon
400-403 Shoreline Village Drive
Long Beach 90802
http://www.originallobsterfestival.com/
BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL
Enjoy this unique bike oriented film festival.
Thru Sunday, 9/11/11
Downtown Independent
251 South Main St at 3rd Street
Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/
CHINATOWN SUMMER NIGHTS – PART II
Explore Chinatown at this all ages event.
Free
Saturday & Sunday, 5pm-12am
Chinatown
Central & West Plz
Los Angeles 90012
This three-week celebration of Québec’s creativity and excellence occurs until September 25th. It includes a Québec film festival at the Egyptian Theatre, performances by top bands and comedy acts on renowned stages, a Montréal fashion runway show at Hollywood & Highland Center, restaurant tastings crafted by top Québécois chefs, a green transportation design symposium, gallery exhibitions and more.
Thru September 25th at 11pm
Hollywood 90028
www.quebecinhollywood.com
NATIONAL YOGA MONTH (SEPTEMBER)
September is National Yoga Month where you can explore yoga and its proven health benefits. Yoga newbees can enjoy One Week Free Yoga new student program at studios across the country and beyond.
Free
Yoga studios
Los Angeles
ART IN THE STREETS EXHIBIT
This is the first major U.S. museum survey of graffiti and street art. Curated by MOCA Director Jeffrey Deitch and Associate Curators Roger Gastman and Aaron Rose, the exhibition will trace the development of graffiti and street art from the 1970s to the global movement it has become todaAry, concentrating on key cities such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, and Sao Paulo, where a unique visual language or attitude has evolved. The exhibition will feature paintings, mixed media sculptures, and interactive installations by 50 of the most dynamic artists and will emphasize Los Angeles’s role in the evolution of graffiti and street art, with special sections dedicated to seminal local movements such as cholo graffiti and Dogtown skateboard culture. A comprehensive timeline illustrated with artwork, photos, video, and ephemera will provide a historical context for the work.
Free on Thursdays, $5-10 otherwise, closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
MOCA Downtown/THE GEFFEN CONTEMPORARY AT MOCA
152 North Central Avenue
Little Tokyo
http://www.moca.org/museum/exhibitiondetail.php?id=443
A REVOLUTIONARY PROJECT: CUBA FROM WALKER EVANS TO NOW
Cuba’s attempt to forge an independent state has been a project under development for more than 100 years and a source of fascination for nations, intellectuals, and artists alike. A Revolutionary Project: Cuba from Walker Evans to Now looks at three critical periods in the nation’s history as witnessed by photographers before, during, and after the country’s 1959 Revolution. The exhibition juxtaposes Walker Evans’s 1933 images from the end of the Machado dictatorship with views by contemporary foreign photographers Virginia Beahan, Alex Harris, and Alexey Titarenko, who have explored Cuba since the withdrawal of Soviet support in the 1990s. A third section bridging these two eras presents pictures by Cuban photographers who participated in the 1959 Revolution, including Alberto Korda, Perfecto Romero, and Osvaldo Salas.
Thru October 2nd
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles 90049
http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/walker_evans_cuba/
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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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