LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include: Oktoberfest, Harvest Moon Fest, Surfs Up Fest, Polynesian Fest, Free Improv, Tiki Fest, Downtown Downey Fest, Temptu Makeup Event, Wellbeing Buy Local Fest, LA County Fair, Latino Heritage Month;
Screenings: “Ratatouille” and “Avatar”;
Free Uber & Lyft ride credits and Fiverr codes,
and so much more!
Have a great time.
EnJOY…
LAaLA
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$10 LYFT & $30 UBER FREE RIDE CODES!!!!
Just in case you ever want to party and not drive lol or simply want FREE rides – you can also use code Laala2 on #LYFT for a $10-20 ride credit https://www.lyft.com/invited/Laala2 and use my Uber code, laalam, and get $30 off your first #UBER ride. Redeem it at uber.com/invite/laalam and both could equal a FREE round-trip. Feel free to share with your friends too.
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“RATATOUILLE” SCREENING
Bring the family and maybe even the family pup to One Colorado for some really swell Friday night flicks in the Courtyard. Flicks on Fridays are also a perfect possibility for a date-night to show your sweetie your sensitive, childlike side. We’ll even supply the sweet and salty goodness of Kettle Korn for some movie time snacking.
Limited seating. Feel free to bring your own chair.
Free
7:30pm
One Colorado
41 Hugus Alley
Pasadena 91103
No one can say no to a dose of fresh air and a bit of nostalgia, which is why we’ve teamed up with Rooftop Film Club this year to bring you some classic films at The Montalban.
The Rooftop Film Club will be screening a season of contemporary classics, cult and new releases. Pitch up your deck chair, snuggle up in a blanket and watch a brilliant film without missing out on those beautiful sunsets.
The Montalbán Rooftop is open from 6pm where guests are able to enjoy our lovely food, drink and stunning views of the Hollywood landscape. At the box office you can collect your tickets, headphones and blankets (if necessary). Please note that blankets are available on a first come, first served basis. All events are 18+.
$16.82
Fridays thru September 18, 2015 8-10pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre
1615 N Vine St
Hollywood 90028
Seriously one of LA’s best parties because mc KG Superstar and KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez know how to rock this weekly soiree. It’s an organic mashup of throwbacks, R&B classics, reggae and fresh new music. Put the heels away and come ready to dance dance dance! Now you know.
21+, Free before 10pm, $8 after with rsvp at Antvala@sbcglobal.net
Every Friday – 9pm-2am
Zanzibar
1301 5th Street
Santa Monica
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DOWNTOWN DOWNEY INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Come and check out the best grub from local restaurants and popular food trucks. There will be a craft beer and wine garden, street performers, festival attractions, face painters, henna artists, a live DJ, and many other live performances.
Free
4-11pm
City of Downey
Downey Avenue
Downey 90241
Local businesses and non-profits gather at the Festival to provide expertise, advice, and product samples promoting a healthy and happy lifestyle for the entire Santa Monica Community. Stores and restaurants from every neighborhood will have food and vendor booths. There will be music, cooking demos and interactive classes on stages and lots of opportunities to get free resources and screenings.
Again this year, Fitness Trainers are invited to compete for the title of Santa Monica’s Finest Trainer!
This event is free to the public and draws thousands of people every year.
The festival celebrates Santa Monica by showcasing the services and products of Santa Monica businesses to over 7000 locals and visitors at the Civic Center outdoor area!
This year partnering with the Santa Monica Classic!
Free
11am-4pm
Santa Monica Civic Center Surface Lot
1855 Main St.
Santa Monica 90401
South Lake Business Association presents the 3rd Annual Rooftop Cinema Night, a complimentary movie series taking place Saturday, September 12th and Saturday, September 26th. Thousands are expected to enjoy celebrated fantasy action blockbusters Avatar (September 12) and Tron: Legacy (September 26) in a unique open-air setting.
Guests are encouraged to arrive by 6p.m. to enjoy the resident DJ and family-friendly activities such as neon airbrush artists, glitter tattoos and ping pong.
Popular food trucks including renowned Korean/Mexican Kogi (September 12th only), award winning Pie n’ Burger (September 26th only), California’s leading dessert truck Waffles De Liege (September 26th only), and the sophisticated chophouse Del Frisco’s Grille will be on site with food and beverages available for purchase.
Guests are encouraged to bring a reclining beach chair for a comfortable seating experience. The event offers a perfect opportunity for friends and family to enjoy a last blast of summer at one of the San Gabriel Valley’s premier outdoor movie screening experiences!
Avatar- Saturday, September 12, Pasadena Towers, 55 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena
Tron: Legacy- Saturday, September 26, Corporate Center Pasadena, 251 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena
The event offers complimentary movies and parking, RSVP required. For more information and to RSVP, please visit southlakeavenue.org
Free
Noon
Pasadena Towers
55 S. Lake Ave
Pasadena 91101
TEMPTU AIR EXCLUSIVE PRE-LAUNCH EVENT
Join TEMPTU for a special pre-sale event of the TEMPTU Air. Experience the game-changing innovation first-hand and receive an exclusive gift with every purchase of the TEMPTU Air. Refreshments will be served. Check out my favorite makeup store Nigel’s while you’re there.
* (Production & Pro discount do NOT apply)
Free
12-5pm
Nigel Beauty Emporium
11252 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood 91601
nigelbeauty.com
www.temptu.com
FREE IMPROV CLASS WITH AWARD WINNING COACH
You can learn improv in a safe and comfortable environment, suitable for beginners as well as experienced improvisers looking to learn a few new “tricks.” Class is taught by Bill Chott (SNL, Dana Carvey Show, The Ringer) recently voted the best improv coach in America.
If you like the free class, you can register for a four week class that you can take over and over again…The Lifetime Class.
Free
11am-1pm
Improv Trick
13500 Ventura Blvd
Los Angeles 91423
INTERNATIONAL TIKI MARKETPLACE
The event since its inception has been and will always be for the tiki community and its followers as their beloved Arthur Snyder’s vision intended it to be.
$10
10am-3pm
Don the Beachcomber
16278 Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach 92649
13th ANNUAL CHALK ART FESTIVAL ON THE PIER
Help turn the Redondo Beach Pier into a concrete canvas! This annual all-ages family event is FREE and open to the public. MUSIC and PRIZES!
Free Chalk to the first 150 Registrants
Free
12-4pm
Redondo Beach Pier
100 Fisherman’s Wharf (End of Torrance Blvd. just west of Catalina Ave and PCH)
Redondo Beach 90277
SOUNDS OF LA AT FIGAT7TH
Vibe in the heart of the city with a curated, live sound experience and iconic DJs. Enjoy happy hour-priced food and drinks from select eateries, City Tavern’s patio, Loteria Grill’s festive sangria, and more!
Produced and curated by Anthony Valadez.
Presented by FIGat7th.
#CityVibes #FIGat7th @FIGat7th
Free
4-7pm
FIGat7th
735 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles 90017
FREE DANCE CLASS
As The Track&Field Store’s selected “Studio of the Month,” MOORE Dancing is bringing you FREE classes each Saturday of September at the Brentwood Gardens courtyard. Grab your friends and join our studio’s top instructors for heart pumping choreography and strength-training moves. Burn calories to the beat and flood your body with dancer’s endorphins as you enjoy a workout full of good vibes and positive energy brought to you by MOORE!
Moore Dancing is LA’s First Cardio Dance Studio! They believe in having fun and getting fit by offering dynamic, diverse classes to match all dance and fitness levels. Don’t miss the fun! Open to all dance and fitness levels. No prior experience needed*
Lineup:
September 12- Zumba w/ Raul Arauz
September 19- PlyoJam w/ Nicole Steen
September 26 – Zumba w/ Melissa Zugell
*Classes held Saturdays 9-10am
Free
9-10am
The Track&Field Store
11677 San Vicente Blvd, Ste 101
Los Angeles 90049
NOHO FARMERS MARKET
The NoHo Arts District Farmers Market is a festive, family-friendly, open-air marketplace committed to bringing fresh, locally grown food to the surrounding neighborhood. Enjoy a variety of fruits and vegetables from California farmers, as well as other foods including breads, nuts, ethnic foods, cheeses, fruit juices, and cookies. You’ll also find clothing, crafts, and children’s activities, plus much more. Conveniently located just steps away from the North Hollywood Metro stop on the Red Line. This open-air street market has approximately 20 farmers, 20 local artisans, and 30 vendors who provide baked goods and prepared foods. I find my favorite organic apples and organic dinosaur kale weekly… Also, enjoy lots of samples. There are great deals to be made with farmers who come from as far as Sacramento.
Free
9am-2pm
Bakman Avenue, between Magnolia Boulevard to the South and Weddington Street to the North
North Hollywood
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There is no need to know how to surf to enjoy this family fun-filled afternoon at The Point. Enjoy a performance by premier Beach Boy band PAPA DOO RUN RUN! The afternoon will also include giveaways, oceanside cocktails, glitter tattoos, kettle corn, Hawaiian shaved ice, children activities, and more. This event offers something for everyone, so spend your Sunday Funday at The Point!
Free
12-4pm
The Point
850 S. Sepulveda Blvd
El Segundo 90245
Visit the VILLAGE MARKETS @Oktoberfest – EVERY SUNDAY
The best Family Sundays in OC! SHOP and RELAX in the village!
At Old World Village from Sept 13 – Nov 1 on every Sunday with
– Up to 35 hand selected vendors with high end commercial and arts and crafts products
– Various Kids Entertainment
– Face Painting
– Live Music
– Oktoberfest Food Specialties
If you like the Oktoberfest fund celebrate it in the beer garden of the OW restaurant. If you prefer to stroll and shop in the village come to the Oktoberfest Village Market.
Free
11:30am-6pm
Old World Village
7561 Center Avenue
Huntington Beach 92647
LA18 HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL 2015
Drawing large crowds from across Southern California, LA18 hosts the most exciting festival of the season. LA18’s celebration brings tradition with a contemporary twist in this family-friendly event of Asian cuisine, live entertainment, kids’ activities, shopping and amazing prize giveaways. Visitors can enter for their chance to win one of several Cash Prizes given away every hour, starting at 1pm.
Free Admission
Free parking is available at Santa Anita Racetrack
Event Hotline: (310) 442-2712
Free
11am-5pm
Arcadia County Park
405 S Santa Anita Ave
Arcadia 91006
There are 200 eclectic vendors selling everything from records, to furniture, arts and crafts, food vendors and live entertainment. #melrosetradingpost
$2, $1/students and seniors
9am-5pm
Fairfax High School Parking Lot
Fairfax & Melrose
Los Angeles
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WEEKEND IN POLYNESIA FESTIVAL
For the past 12 years Pacific Talent Academy of the Arts has hosted the Largest Fire Knife Dance Competition in North America, bringing the best of Fire Knife Dancers from around the world. Preserving the legacy of the late Paramount Chief Olo Misilagi Letuli – the Father of the Fire Knife Dance who so loved his Polynesian entertainment.
This year in the spirit of Fa’aitoito, which translates as “Keep the motivation and never give up” Pacific Talent Academy of the Arts continue to add to the festivities of their weekend. The action packed weekend will include Tahitian Ori & Fire knife Dance Competitions, Hula exhibitions and more. They will also have a Ho’olaulea’ – Festival atmosphere featuring vendors selling island treasures giving visitors a chance to shop until they drop.
Free
Saturday & Sunday, 9am-10pm
Recreation Park
4900 E. 7th St.
Long Beach 90899
This 93rd annual LA County Fair will have some mind-blowing fun from September 4-27. You won’t want to miss the vibrant nightlife, food, shopping, Farm animals and unforgettable exhibits! Their End of Summer Concert Series will be 16 nights of legendary and modern music hitting our grandstand stage. To check out lineup and to purchase tickets visit http://bit.ly/1Hl8qbI
In addition to all of this fun, come experience the divergence of pop culture and technology at Popnology, an interactive experience with 30,000 square feet of the coolest technology and science gadgets influenced by movies, music books, television and art!
Various prices
September 4-27, 2015
LA County Fair
1101 W McKinley Ave
Pomona 91768
LATINO HERITAGE MONTH LA
Latino Heritage month engages, inspires and highlights contributions made by the Latino community to our Nation, while bridging cultural gaps, enhancing and connecting the diverse, multi-racial and multi-cultural mosaic that is Los Angeles.
METRO CRAWL: September 1st – October 31st
Latino Heritage LA is proud to collaborate with the Metro on the “Latino LA Metro Crawl” – a mutually beneficial opportunity for Metro rail and bus riders to show their TAP cards and enjoy deep discounts at Latino-owned and -themed businesses near Metro stops throughout the city, while we help promote both local small businesses and Metro.
LATINOS IN HOLLYWOOD PHOTO EXHIBIT: September 15th to October 15th
Latinos in Hollywood Photo Exhibit honors the accomplishments of Latinos, in film and television, throughout the history of Hollywood.
Location: Plaza de La Raza
LATINOS IN FASHION: September 15th – October 15th
From icons like Carolina Herrera and Oscar de la Renta to fashion innovators, such as Narciso Rodriguez, Latinos play a vibrant role in American Fashion. In honor of these fashion visionaries LHLA presents Latinos in Fashion, a show case of Latino Designers greatest pieces, from the actual designs to never before seen sketches, and iconic photos. This one of a kind exhibit will be displayed in LAX for the length of Latino Heritage Month, where an estimate 20,000 daily travelers can experience it.
LATINO L.A. FESTIVAL: September 26
In our second year celebrating Latino Heritage month at Wilmington Waterfront Park, LHLA, will bring the Wilmington community a day full of traditional Latin American performers, from Aztec to Brazilian Capoeira dancers, traditional and contemporary art, and performances by up and coming Latino musicians. Our festival wouldn’t be complete without a film for the whole family to enjoy as the sun sets.
Location: Wilmington Waterfront Park
XOCOLATL: CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL: October 15th
Chocolate, traced from the Aztec word Xocolatl, was born in pre-Columbian Latin America from the Cacao bean. Xocolatl Taste of LA will bring together chocolate lovers from around Southern California for an unprecedented chocolate festival, featuring LA’s best chocolatiers, chocolate in all its delicious forms, from the traditional chocolate bar to the latest chocolate innovation. No foodie can miss this chocolate immersion.
Location: Union Station, Downtown Los Angeles
September 15-October 15, 2015
Various locations
Hollywood
FREE BIKE SAFETY CLASSES
Want to improve your cycling skills? Looking to learn safe cycling techniques? Want to feel more comfortable riding on City streets? If you answered yes to any of the above and are a beginner/intermediate-level cyclist this is the class for you.
N2K is an interactive, 3-part class that will give you the confidence to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. Composed of three 1-hour segments (in-class, parking lot drills, community ride), the class will cover basic rules of the road, crash avoidance techniques, and safe riding skills and tips.
Upon successful completion of the class, all participants will be eligible to receive a free set of bicycle lights and a bicycle helmet.
Before you reserve tickes, please note the following:
To take the class you will need to bring a bicycle in working order. Rental bicycles may be available in select locations; please contact organizers for details.
Participants must be at least 14 years of age; minors must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver.
-This is NOT a “Learn How to Ride a Bike” class. All participants should already know how to ride a bicycle, otherwise instructors will not permit them to partake in the parking lot drills or community ride segments of the class.
-Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
-If class size minimums are not met within 5 days of the scheduled course date, individual classes may be cancelled and re-scheduled. You can help reduce the likelihood of this occuring by spreading the word about classes and inviting friends, family, colleagues and neighbors to join you!
Free. CLASSES ALL OVER LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
Thru Sunday, September 13, 2015
Bike San Gabriel Valley
10900 Mulhall St, Room 10
El Monte 91731
SPECIAL HEALTH OFFER:
Pretty much everyone in LA has been in car accident or two. If you need to recover from that, sitting at your desk too long, a sports injury, or something else, I highly recommend Dr. Michael Blum at All Ages Chiropractic. They’re offering a FREE initial consultation on first visit. Whether you are suffering from back pain, neck pain, headaches, or even just plain old muscular tightness and tension, you may need pain relief after suffering an accident, experiencing an injury, or if you have a specific condition such as chronic back pain or a spinal condition; even if you just want to improve your overall health, Dr. Blum can help you achieve your wellness goals!
Call 818.980.5141 to take advantage of this exclusive offer & be sure to say Laala @ the LAaLALand Alert!!! referred you!
All Ages Chiropractic
10449 Magnolia Boulevard
North Hollywood 91601
http://allageschiropractic.com/
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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FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S FAMED HOLLYHOCK HOUSE
This iconic architectural masterpiece is in the heart of the vibrant, artistic, cultural, and recreational Barnsdall Art Park (barnsdall.org/visit/holl…). Check out this amazing historical architecture. #WrightAtNight hashtag.
Free
Barnsdall Park
4800 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles 90027
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art #LACMA is free for LA residents with IDs on the first Tuesday of the month from noon-8pm, Mondays-Thursdays from 5-8pm and Fridays from 5-9pm.
Free
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles
NOAH’S ARK @ THE SKIRBALL
On view permanently, this popular children’s and family destination is inspired by the ancient flood story, which has parallels in diverse cultures around the world. The interactive, one-of-a-kind exhibition invites visitors of all generations to have fun—and to connect with one another, learn the value of community, and help build a better world—all while aboard a floor-to-ceiling wooden ark filled to the rafters with whimsically handcrafted animals.
$10 General, $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students, $5 Children 2-12, Free to Skirball Members and Children under 2, Includes admission to all other exhibitions
Tuesday-Friday, 12-5pm; Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm; Closed Mondays
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles 90049
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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