LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include: CicLAvia, Found LA, Vintage Fashion Expo, LA Ultimate Women’s Expo, Artists & Fleas, Taste of Soul, Olvera Street Dia De Los Muertos Artwalk, Crate Diggers Record Fair, Stila Warehouse Sale, Latino Heritage Month, Oktoberfest;
Screenings: “The Imitation Game”, “The Wiz”, and “Belief”;
Free Uber & Lyft ride credits and Fiverr codes,
and so much more!
Have a great time.
EnJOY…
LAaLA
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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.
$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.
FIVERR
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“THE IMITATION GAME” AT FRONT PORCH CINEMA
Back by popular demand, the iconic Santa Monica Pier presents Front Porch Cinema, a FREE community movie experience under the stars every Friday night starting Oct. 9. Presented by Fandango, the Pier will be transformed into a cozy front porch environment for four consecutive weeks, providing the perfect setting for a night of movies, food and drinks with a variety of films for all ages. The Front Porch Cinema Lounge will welcome guests before the films for drinks and small bites. This season’s movie lineup includes:
October 16 – “The Imitation Game” (PG-13)
October 23 – “Guardians of the Galaxy” (PG-13)
October 30 – “Ghostbusters” (PG)
*Bonus Screening Oct. 15: Luna Bar presents Luna Fest, a celebration of women in film with six short films. More information at lunafest.org
Free
6pm
Santa Monica Pier
100 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica 90401
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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Taste of Soul is FREE and so are all the performances! Just be sure to bring plenty of spending money for all the great FOOD and get to the stages early to see your favorite performers!
There are plenty of vendors that stretch along the walkway of Crenshaw Blvd. The venders consist of many foods (soul food, Mexican, American, Caribbean, Asian, etc.) YUMMY!!, clothing, jewelry, beauty supply, hair salons, health test, informational booth and etc. There is a Gospel stage, The Wave stage and KJLH stage. The stages consist of different performing artistes from non-celebrities to celebrities. They have a children area where they can get face painting done and play games. Some of the children even performed in a competition on the Wave Stage and People from all walks of life. Really great experience!
Sooo bring your appetite and walking shoes! Great outdoor fun and take the METRO if you can cause parking is CRAZY!
Free
10am-7pm
Crenshaw Blvd between Stocker St. and Rodeo Dr.
Los Angeles
2ND ANNUAL OLVERA STREET DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ARTWALK
Over 30 local artists selling original artwork, clothing, jewelry, face painting and more! The Muertos Artwalk will bring together artists from the greater Los Angeles community and will create awareness for the work being done by OSMAF to keep cultural traditions alive in Los Angeles.
Free
10am-8pm
Olvera Street
845 N Alameda St
Los Angeles 90012
SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERTS AT ONE COLORADO
They’ve got an awesome Courtyard line-up this October, with local bands that showcase a love of music with an equably lovable stage presence. Every Saturday in October you’ll be able to enjoy a different little musical something-something from performers that collectively offer a potpourri of sounds and styles, from Jungle Boogie Love Songs; three-part, heavy folk harmonies; old-timey, neo-folk pioneering; and cheekily self-proclaimed instrumental genius (context to follow).
Concerts are at 7pm and family-friendly, and seating is open and limited. Sit, stand, dance – Saturday Nights are for and about you, so get your groove on however you see fit. They’ll provide the music and the stars.
Free
Saturdays thru October 24th at 7pm
One Colorado
41 Hugus Alley
Pasadena 91103
Find some of the best records from dealers and collectors in southern California. You can also wiggle while you dig. Music from some of the best LA DJs will provide the backdrop for you digging pleasure. This is not an all ages event. You must be at least 21 years old to enter.
Free
12-6pm
LOT 613
613 Imperial St
Los Angeles 90021
Mark your calendars and brace for beauty, Los Angeles! SAVE up to 80% OFF hundreds of Stila items!
Free
8am-3pm
Stila Cosmetics
4900 Alhambra Avenue
Los Angeles 90032
Come walk the block and explore all the wonderfully unique businesses that the west side of Culver City has to offer! Specials, Freebees, Art, Music, Entertainment, Kids’ Fun, Games and more!
Free
4-7pm
Sunny Blue
12608A Washington Blvd between Inglewood Blvd & Beethoven Street
Los Angeles 90066
The Point’s biggest style event of the year, On Point will feature a FREE exciting runway show, exclusive after‐parties and special shopping events featuring the must‐haves of the season for both men and women. The afternoon show will feature scenes of the season’s best looks from The Point retailers such as Michael Stars, Lucky Brand, Bella Beach Kids, Marmi, No Rest For Bridget, prAna, Soul Cycle and more.
Free
3-6pm
The Point
850 S Sepulveda Blvd
El Segundo 90245
Loosen your lederhosen with festivities of Bavarian proportions at LB Oktoberfest featuring the Leinenkugel Bier Garden. Activities include contests, live music, gourmet food trucks, Frauleins and more. 10/17 at Promenade Square Park in Long Beach.
Free
12-6pm
Promenade Square Park
210 East 3rd Street
Long Beach 90802
ROGA is back! FREE Run + Yoga class on Saturday mornings with the best views in town. You can join either class or both, in an inclusive no-judgment environment with some of Santa Monica’s best instructors.
8AM – RUN
Meet under the iconic Pier sign at the top of the ramp at Colorado and Ocean for a morning warm-up with a brisk run around the beach and pier areas. 2 and 5 mile courses available. Walkers welcome too. For those planning to do yoga after, we will have a secure yoga mat drop off at this location as well.
9AM – YOGA
Meet at the far west end of the pier, up the stairs to the gallery by Mariasol’s. Bring your mat and have your peace of mind restored by Santa Monica’s top instructors as you gaze over the Pacific. All levels encouraged.
All experience levels welcome in both classes, and no one will look at you sideways if you need to take a breather. Just bring a towel or mat and come get fit with some low-key locals. You’ll be glad you did.
#PierRoga
Free
8-10am, Saturday mornings thru 10/24/15
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica 90401
“THE WIZ” @ ELECTRIC DUSK DRIVE-IN
An adaption of “The Wizard of Oz” that tries to capture the essence of the African American experience.
Starring: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor
Gates Open: 5pm, Start Time: 6:30pm, Run Time: 134 min
Electric Dusk Drive-In
1000 San Julian St
Los Angeles 90015
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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Join host, life coach, author and mindfulness meditation teacher Ora Nadrich for an evening of community, concessions, and a special screening of Oprah Winfrey’s new series, BELIEF, a groundbreaking television event exploring humankind’s ongoing search to connect with something greater than ourselves.
$11 donation at the door, to benefit Full Circle Venice.
7-9pm
Full Circle Venice
305 Rose Ave
Los Angeles 90291
oranadrich.com
This will be the best CicLAvia yet, as it celebrates its 5th anniversary and 15th ride in the Los Angeles area. Ride through Boyle Heights, the Arts District, Little Tokyo, Civic Center, Chinatown, Historic Core, and as far west as Macarthur Park. This is a 6-mile ride if you want to see it all, or just ride a portion to your heart’s content. There will be vendor booths, food, and free stuff too, like Wahoo tacos, bike repairs and others celebrating this anniversary in Los Angeles. Looking at the map, you might even be able to check out Clifton’s and enjoy the famous Jello!
Free
8:30am-4pm
Los Angeles City Hall
200 N Spring St
Los Angeles 90012
FREE YOGA CLASS! RECEIVE, GIVE AND BELIEVE
SKY Meditation is coming together to put on a free 1-hour yoga class. We are accepting donations of ANY unopened toiletries (toothbrush/paste, deodorant, sanitary napkins, etc.) and/or any gently used and clean WOMEN’s clothing. All donations will be given to the Jenesse women’s shelter.
Free
3:30-4:30pm
Harakati Studios
5084 Pico Blvd
Los Angeles 90019
FREE CARDIO DANCE FITNESS – MOORE DANCING & ATHLETA
As ATHELTA’s selected “Studio of the Month,” MOORE Dancing is bringing you FREE dance fitness classes each Sunday of October on the Third Street Promenade. Grab your friends and join our top instructors for heart pumping follow-along 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 at ATHETLA’s store-turned dance floor, brought to you by MOORE!
*Classes held Sundays 10-11am
Open to all dance and fitness levels. No prior experience needed*
October 18th – Zumba – Melissa Zugell
October 25th – CoreJam – Diana Hex
Please arrive 5 minutes before class to complete student registration
Dance.Sweat.Shop. Repeat!
Stick around for ATHLETA’s Halloween Party on the 25th and fuel up with some healthy snacks, refreshments from our community partners, special offers, raffle surprises PLUS gift bags with purchase! Costumes encouraged.
* Earn one extra ticket every class you attend for a grand prize raffle October 25th
*Winner must be present
BONUS!
ATHLETA is extending MOORE students a FREE gift (Power to the SHE hair ties and luna bar) during the month of October when mentioning MOORE Dancing! *Cannot be combined with other offers
Moore Dancing is LA’s Premiere Cardio Dance Studio! They believe in having fun and getting fit by offering dynamic, diverse classes to match all dance and fitness levels.
More Fun. More Fitness. MOORE Dancing!
Free
10-11am
Athleta
1318 Third St Promenade
Santa Monica 90401
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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FOUND LA: FESTIVAL OF NEIGHBORHOODS
A selection of authors will lead some of the October 17-18 weekend’s tours. A KPCC live event, on October 8 at Angel City Brewery, will present a dynamic evening with three LAtitudes essayists to explore “the hitherto terra incognita of our city.”
Found L.A. is a FREE, annual citywide event that showcases culturally dynamic neighborhoods through the eyes of residents, public figures and renowned artists, who volunteer to share their unique perspective and passion for their neighborhood. Found L.A. is open to anyone who wants to organize a tour of their neighborhood, and anyone who wants to learn more about the vast expanse that is Los Angeles.
As part of Found L.A., culture seekers explore historic boulevards, sample delicious foods in unknown corridors, and hear little known stories, among many other adventures in communities all around the city. During the weekend of October 17-18, tour-goers will have the opportunity, through the LAtitudes authors, to get a personal perspective on the natural history of L.A. with Teddy Varno, a fresh take on L.A.’s (ugly) buildings from Wendy Gilmartin, a different lens on the trajectory of L.A.’s gay community with Sylvia Sukop, and more.
Free
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-6pm
Various tours around LA
Los Angeles
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VINTAGE FASHION EXPO
The Expo is excited to announce their Guest Vendor, International Burlesque dancer, model, author and costume designer DITA VON TEESE. Besides selling clothing from her personal collection, she will also be selling items from her vintage inspired lingerie line and signed copies of her most current book.
The Expo brings together vintage clothing vendors from up and down California and outside California for a full weekend of vintage shopping. For women you will find vintage designer and couture clothes and accessories. There will also be clothing and accessories for men along with vintage textiles and eyewear. Items from the turn of the century to the 1980’s will be presented.
Bring a friend and shop all weekend! Students admitted for only $5 on Sunday with student I.D. Early buy ($25)Gen. Adm/ $12 online / $15 at the door.
Sat. 9/17 Early Buy: 9am-10:30am ($25) Gen. Adm. 10:30am-6pm
Sunday 9/18 Gen. Adm.: 11am-5pm
LA Mart
1933 S Broadway
Los Angeles 90007
Relax and rejuvenate, explore a new interest, purchase a great find, connect with inspiring Keynote Speakers and re-ignite your inner you.
Hundreds of Shopping Pavilions, perfect for unique holiday gift Ideas for every member of your family – and that all important “You”. Indulge yourself with the very best Los Angeles has to offer in shopping, fashion, food, entertainment, cosmetics and travel. Spend a relaxing day being pampered with spa treatments, massages and retail therapy.
$10
Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles 90015
It’s their Fall kick off show! Join and shop from 70+ of the best vendors in LA’s for art, fashion, vintage and more!
Free
Saturday & Sunday, 11am-5pm
647 Mateo St
Los Angeles 90021
LOS ANGELES INNOVATION WEEK
Los Angeles Innovation Week is a countywide celebration of the breadth of innovation and creativity within our region. From clean tech to gaming to aerospace and digital media and beyond, Los Angeles is a leading global center for innovation and entrepreneurship rooted in boundless creativity and diversity. #LAIW2015
Thru Thursday, October 22, 2015 5:30 pm
Various LA locations
Los Angeles
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
This fest has showcased 50 of the world’s most daring new indie voices from India, Brazil, Iran, Italy, South Korea, Switzerland, England, Portugal, Taiwan, New Zealand and more over the past 6 years.
New for 2015: A pop-up event series designed especially for film fans
The Pre-Show: Los Angeles Plays Itself (Sept 3rd to Oct 17th)
A month-long series of integrated events showcasing everything we love about our crazy, big filmmaking city. Events include “Art of the Party” with the festival’s Executive Producer Negin Singh, iPhone Shooting Hacks in conjunction with the Apple store, “Design on a Dime” a flash costuming session at Modern Vintage Today, and “Socially Conscious Art that Doesn’t Suck” a riveting talkback about creating work that matters. New events being added daily.
Most free and open to the public.
Thru October 18th, 2015
Barnsdall Park
4800 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles 90027
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.
Various locations
Hollywood
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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