LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include: Pico N’ Robertson Block Party, Xanadu screening, WeHo Book Fair, World Festival of Sacred Music, Brewery Art Walk, Bare Escuentals Sephora event, LA Women’s Expo, Pico Fest, free Museums, Alt Car 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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PICO N’ ROBERTSON SEPTEMBER BLOCK PARTY
On the last Friday of every month this block party offers great food, people watching and fun desserts! The featured trucks are: Komodo, White Rabbit Truck, No Jodas, Dosa Truck, and Sweet E’s Bake Shop.
Free
6-10pm
8809 West Pico Blvd
Los Angeles 90035
FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS PRESENTS “XANADU” SCREENING
The Greek muses incarnate themselves on Earth to inspire men to achieve. One of them encounters an artist named Sonny Malone. Sonny builds a huge disco roller rink.
Free
8pm
Pershing Square
Downtown LA
http://laparks.org/pershingsquare/nightflicks_september.html
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The West Hollywood Book Fair will feature fifteen stages with author panels, special guests and live performances, 150 exhibitors and writing workshops. The West Hollywood Book Fair is one of Southern California’s largest, most eclectic literary events attracting readers and writers of all ages and interests.
Free
10:30am-6pm
647 N San Vicente Blvd
West Hollywood 90069
BARE ESCENTUALS FREE MAKEUNDER EVENT AT SEPHORA
This event celebrates the bareMinerals READY™ Eyeshadow, an innovative new solid mineral technology. Be the first to try these long-wearing shades with anti-aging benefits, plus take home a FREE gift.* Space is limited so book your appointment today!
Free
12-6pm
1244 Third Street Promenade
Santa Monica 90401
http://www.sephora.com/help/stores/controller.jhtml?store=C9110&dir=events
WORLD FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC OPENING: HONORING THE SEA
Join in this event as over 400 artists honor the sea on the shores of Santa Monica Beach for the launch of the 2011 World Festival of Sacred Music in a celebration that speaks to the tremendous diversity of our city.
Free
3-7pm
Dorothy Green Park
Santa Monica
http://festivalofsacredmusic.org/event/wfsm-opening-honoring-sea
Sponsored by the First Lady, Michelle Obama, this fitness initiative is dedicated to solving the problem of obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams. Families have opportunities to learn lifelong lessons about how to lead healthy, active lives, dance, move, and celebrate personal successes at a community-wide event.
Free
9:30am-1:30pm
Johnny Carson Park
400 South Bob Hope Drive
Burbank
FAREWELL CELEBRATION FOR PAPA JACK’S STATE PARK
Malibu’s public skate area, aka Papa Jack’s Skate Park, is officially shutting down on October 31, 2011 after more than 10 years in operation. This city sponsored farewell celebration features a variety of games, vendors, raffles, prizes, giveaways, a DJ and a bounce house. Event sponsors include Val Surf, GarageCo Toys, Autobahn, Drill, DVS, Matix, Freedom Artists, Force Trucks, Active, Arbor Skateboards, Skate Park Association of the United States of America, Brigade Skate Camp, Termite, and Underground Wheel Company. Food, which includes D’Amore’s Pizza, will be available for a nominal fee.
Free, participate in the skateboard contest for a $5 entry fee.
10am-4pm
Papa Jack’s Skate Park
23415 Civic Center Way
Malibu
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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JULIUS SHULMAN: 80 YEARS OF PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
Julius Shulman (1910–2009) is widely regarded as the most important architectural photographer in history. After making over 260,000 images, Shulman announced his “retirement” in 1989, but the next twenty years were filled with major museum and gallery exhibitions around the world and numerous books. In 2005, the Getty Research Institute acquired Shulman’s archive, but he continued to work for the remainder of his life.
Free
Through October 29
Craig Krull Gallery
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan Ave, Building B7
Santa Monica
http://www.craigkrullgallery.com/Exhibition/next.html
TARGET SUNDAYS AT CAAM – ALL JAZZED UP
CAAM is honoring legendary music innovator Herbie Hancock at their upcoming gala so this month’s first Sundays event is focusing on their diversity of jazz music, from Acid jazz to Be bop to Cool Jazz.
Doors open at 11am, program begins at 1
Free
California African American Museum
Exposition Park
600 State Drive
Los Angeles 90037
6TH ANNUAL PICO FESTIVAL & CLASSIC CAR SHOW
This diverse event offers food vendors, artisans, photography, fashion, and other services. Kids can enjoy the Kids Zone. There will be raffles and giveaways all day long. The musical line-up includes an appreciation of youth ensembles from local schools, the traditional sounds of Mariachi Alta California and a sizzling return of last year’s Latin-Ska favorites, Upground.
Free
11am-4pm
Virginia Avenue Park
Pico Blvd & 23rd St
Santa Monica
http://www.buylocalsantamonica.com/events/2011/10/2/6th-annual-pico-festival-classic-car-show.html
“NOW DIG THIS! ART & BLACK LOS ANGELES 1960–1980” EXHIBIT OPENING
This comprehensive exhibition examines the vital legacy of the city’s African American visual artists, who—through their work and their connections with other artists from a variety of ethnic backgrounds—made up an important part of the creative community. Including 140 works by 35 artists, many of whom are not well known to the public, Now Dig This! expands the art historical record, placing the work of these practitioners within the context of the movements, trends, and ideas that fueled the arts in Los Angeles during this period.
Free as part of Bank of America’s Free Museum Day – Bring your photo ID and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch card
1pm – exhibition walkthrough with curator Kellie Jones
2pm – KISS Artists Senga Nengudi and Maren Hassinger perform a collaborative project with Ulysses Jenkins in which they reimagine their works in the exhibition galleries
UCLA Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles 90024
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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ANNENBERG BEACH HOUSE BONUS POOL DAYS!
Passes go on sale at 9:30am. Walk-up sales only, no reservations. Normal pool rates apply.
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Highway
Santa Monica
http://www.annenbergbeachhouse.com/
LA WOMEN’S EXPO
This Los Angeles Convention Center features Jane Fonda, Jackie Collins, Tatum O’Neal, Linda Evans, Meredith Baxter and Florence Henderson, and over 500 shopping booths, along with complimentary pampering and rejuvenation. There will be hundreds of booths filled with the very best fashion, health, fitness, home décor, careers, financial planning, education and much more. Admission includes an amazing array of complimentary spa services, including free makeovers, haircuts, manicures, massages and facials. The Keynote Speaker schedule includes Jane Fonda, Jackie Collins, Linda Evans, Tatum O’Neal, Florence Henderson, Dyan Cannon, Stefanie Powers, Meredith Baxter and Marcia Clark. Check out the cooking and home design demonstrations. The Do-It-Herself Lounge provides home décor, crafts and gardening training. The Rejuvenation Tea Garden Lounge, featuring trees and flowering gardens, provides a peaceful serenity for complimentary massages inside the bustling LA Convention Center and offers free gourmet tastings and wine bar, martinis and margaritas. Sounds lovely.
Free tix at this link: http://www.lawomensexpo.com/vipattendee.htm; $10 otherwise
Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
LA Convention Center
1201 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles 90015
Offering one of the most extensive presentations of Alternative technology vehicles and transportation, infrastructure, renewable energies, energy efficiency and urban planning found worldwide, the AltCar Ride & Drive Area offers a rare hands-on experience with all technologies.
Free
Friday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1855 Main Street
Santa Monica
BREWERY ARTWALK – FALL 2011
This biannual open studio weekend happens at the world’s largest art complex. 100+ participating resident artists offer new works, discover new favorites, artist access and studio buying discounts. Support LA’s finest artists, take home some great works and dine at the on-site restaurant.
Free
Saturday-Sunday, 11am-6pm
Brewery Art Association
2100 North Main Street
Los Angeles 90031
BANK OF AMERICA PRESENTS MUSEUMS ON US®
Each cardholder gets free general admission to more than 125 museums nationwide on the first weekend of every month. Bring your photo ID and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch card and check out the collections at LACMA, the Autry Musem of the American West, Skirball Cultural Center, and Hammer Museum.
Free
Saturday-Sunday, 11am-8pm – check each museum’s schedule
FOUNTAIN ART FAIR
Fountain LA is taking place in a massive 11,000 sq ft complex, just minutes away from Art Platform, Pulse, Art LA and the bustling downtown community. Fountain is proud to contribute its emerging-art-focused vivacity as an alternative to more traditional fairs.
$10 daily, $15 weekend pass (all tickets sold at door)
Thru Sunday October 2nd from 12-7pm
Lot 613
613 Imperial St
Los Angeles 90021
OKTOBERFEST AT OLD WORLD VILLAGE
Enjoy this German drinking festival before October even begins!
$1-15, $5 off coupon – http://www.oldworld.ws/okt_discount_coupon.html
21+ with ID required
Thru October 30th from 8-11:30 pm
7561 Center Ave
Huntington Beach 92647
http://www.oldworld.ws/germany_oktoberfest_orange_county.html
“COME TOGETHER” EXHIBIT
“Come Together” is unlike anything ever attempted in the art world, as a discerning group of musical icons from rap, hip-hop, rock, heavy metal, and funk worked together over the last several years on their own fine art creation with SceneFour. At the conclusion of each collaboration, the team releases artwork, all numbered and signed by the artist. RZA‘s canvas sits on the wall facing a display case full of original Picasso plates. Chuck D‘s takes its place beside Salvador Dali‘s celebrated Surrealist Piano sculpture. The Art Of Drums collection occupies the interior wing across from the Marilyn Monroe prints. This is the world-famous Andrew Weiss Gallery in Beverly Hills, home to “Come Together”, a two-month exhibition of the artwork of Los Angeles creativity house SceneFour and its iconic collaborators: RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan, Chuck D of Public Enemy, Bootsy Collins of Bootsy’s Rubber Band, P-Funk and the JBs, Hieroglyphics Crew, DJ Qbert, Shavo Odadjian from System of a Down, George Lynch, Matt Sorum from Velvet Revolver/Guns N Roses, Frankie “Kash” Waddy from Parliament-Funkadelic, Angelo Moore of Fishbone and Page Hamilton of Helmet. With the help of their legendary friends, SceneFour partners Ravi Dosaj and Cory Danziger are spearheading a new movement in the art world: collaborative art.
Free
Tuesday- Saturday 11am-5pm through November 1
Andrew Weiss Gallery
179 S. Beverly Dr.
Beverly Hills 90212
AndrewWeiss.com
“¡ADELANTE! MEXICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS: 1960S & BEYOND” EXHIBIT
This is a collection of works by an array of both established and emerging Mexican American artists, and includes paintings, drawings, sculpture, and photography. Many pieces are on loan form the Cheech Marin Collection, one of the largest private collections of Chicano art in the United States. Since the 1960’s, Cheech Marin, an original member of the renowned comedy team of “Cheech and Chong,” has been renowned as a comedian, film actor, writer, and musician. Should be incredibly visual, political and thought provoking.
Thru Tuesday, January 1st, 2012
Forest Lake Memorial
1712 S Glendale Ave
Glendale 91205
www.forestlawn.com
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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