LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include: LACMA’s Rain Room, Salsa Dancing with Debbie Allen, ArcLight Documentary Festival, Dia De Los Muertos celebrations and 5K Walk, Latino Heritage Month, Oktoberfest, Old Pasadena Halloween Celebration;
Screenings: “Shaun of the Dead” and “Ghostbusters”;
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.
FIVERR
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7TH & FIG DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION
11am-7pm | Sugar Skull Face Painting
11am-4pm | Halloween Glamour Eyes
3pm-7pm | Herradura Tequila Tasting
5pm-7pm | KCRW DJ Raul Campos
Free
11am-7pm
FIGat7th
735 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles 90017
“SHAUN OF THE DEAD” AT STREET FOOD CINEMA
Street Food Cinema summer event series (through Nov 6) features cool outdoor movies, tasty food trucks, good music, interactive games + more every Saturday night at select venues throughout LA!
Shaun of the Dead
MUSIC: The Pocket Rockets
FOOD: Berlin Truck, Bool BBQ, Canvas Truck, Cousin’s Maine Lobster, Fry Fry, Ragin’ Cajun, Riceballs of Fire, Street Kitchen LA, Ta Bom Brazillian Truck, Wise BBQ, Recess Truck & more!
$12-17
Street Food Cinema
Exposition Park
Los Angeles 90041
“GHOSTBUSTERS” 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:
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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SM(ART) TOUR FEATURING SPENCER “MAR” GUILBURT
Smart, the iconic urban microcar, arrives in Los Angeles as part of a national “sm(art) tour” giving locals an exclusive opportunity to test the all-new 2016 smart fortwo. Launched in October 2015, the all-new smart fortwo features a state-of-the-art turbocharged three-cylinder engine rated at 89hp. The new smart fortwo remains as unique as ever with a length of 8.8 feet and a record-setting turning radius of 22.8 feet.
Local artist, Spencer “Mar” Guilburt, will create a custom digital art piece to be displayed on the side of the building.
Free to the public, consumers will also have a chance to create their own digital artwork and print it out on a free t-shirt. Test drivers of the smart for two will also receive special giveaways.
Local artist live performance – 8-9pm (both days)
*Test-drives on both days: 10 am – 6 pm
The Brig
1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice 90291
CARRERA DE LOS MUERTOS 5K FUN RUN CELEBRATING DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
Head to Olvera Street and join the inaugural Carrera de los Muertos / Run of the Dead. While this 5k fun run takes place on Halloween, this is not a Halloween event. Day of the Dead focuses on celebrating the memories of loved ones that have passed on. Traditions include face painting to resemble skulls, decorating altars with bright orange marigold flowers, candles, photos and other memorabilia. There will be face painters on-site and an official Runners Altar for participants to decorate! The start line is in front of historic El Pueblo, the birthplace of Los Angeles. The course travels towards Chinatown and out towards Los Angeles Historic Park. After crossing the LA River, all participants return back to Olvera Street for Dia de los Muertos festival!
$15-50
12-4pm
El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historic Monument
125 Paseo De La Plaza, Ste 400
Los Angeles 90012
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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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION
SPARC-UCLA presents their annual “Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead” ceremony to honor the dearly departed with the annual ritual of The Calling of the Spirits. The traditional ceremony will start at 6:00 P.M., guided by UCLA instructor and SPARC’s Artist in Residence, Martha Ramirez-Oropeza, and her UCLA’s César E. Chávez Chicana/o Studies Department students. As in previous years, the ritual and altar setting invites community participation. Please bring a photo of a loved-one, and his or her personal memento to place on the altar.
An evening of alters, music, and food.
Free
5:30-8:30pm
Social Public Art Resource Center
685 Venice Boulevard
Venice 90291
FREE SALSA DANCING WITH ACTRESS/DIRECTOR/DANCER DEBBIE ALLEN
FREE SALSA DANCING. Join Actress/Producer Debbie Allen at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at 12 noon Beverly Hills. She’s also the founder of The Debbie Allen Dance Academy.
Free
12pm
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
9390 N Santa Monica Blvd
Beverly Hills 90210
DOWNEY DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ART FESTIVAL 2015
The Downey Theatre proudly hosts the 3rd annual Dia de los Muertos Art Festival, an indoor/outdoor, family friendly presentation with an approximate audience of 10,000. Our Theatre outreach enriches and educates our patrons. Come enjoy great food, amazing art, live music, ballet folklorico, car shows, altar contests, shopping and much more. Become a part of Downey’s history!
Free
11am-8pm
Downey Civic Theatre
8435 Firestone Blvd
Downey 90241
MELROSE TRADING POST
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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The popular ArcLight Documentary Series moves to ArcLight Cinemas Culver City for the Fall 2015 seasons bringing a line up of critically acclaimed award winning non-fiction films to the heart of Downtown Culver City. The ArcLight Doc Series is part of an ongoing commitment by ArcLight Cinemas to celebrate the powerful storytelling of the documentary form. Under the curation of documentary filmmaker and President of the International Documentary Association, Marjan Safinia, this bi-annual series presents exceptional festival-favorite documentaries on the big screen with filmmaker Q&As and receptions to follow. Screenings are running for four Tuesday at 7:30pm beginning October 27th and ending November 17th. Two films are Los Angeles Premieres, and one is a revival of a documentary classic. Women directors are the spotlight for 2015, as women directed every film in this lineup – a refreshing and much-needed change from regular Hollywood fare. Come for the movies and stay for the stimulating conversations! Information about films and ticket at
$12.50
Thru Tuesday, November 17th, 2015
ArcLight Cinemas
9500 Culver Blvd
Culver City 90232
DAY OF THE DEAD IN OLD PASADENA
This is the first year that we celebrate Day of the Dead in Old Pasadena. We’ve asked local businesses and artists to come together and create altars for visitors to tour starting Friday, October 30, and continuing through Sunday, November 1. Stop by Mercantile Place for our Day of the Dead Fiesta from 1:00-4:00pm on Sunday, November 1, including free activities and giveaways. The Armory Center for the Arts and Color Me Mine Pasadena are offering kids crafts, in addition to Day of the Dead face painting, a traditional altar installation, and free paletas (popsicles) to the first 200 guests. Aztec Fire Dancers will provide an authentic ritual performance with plumed costumes and drums.
Day of the Dead Tour of Altars
Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1
Participating businesses throughout Old Pasadena
Check our website for a map of participating locations, and take a self-guided tour of both traditional and contemporary interpretations of altars lovingly created to honor and celebrate the spirits of the dearly departed. Participating businesses are hosting Day of the Dead altars, and the Best Traditional and Contemporary Altars will be selected by a panel of judges and awarded $500 each. Snap a photo of your favorite altar, tag it #OldPas in Instagram, and be entered to win one of three random $50 giveaways.
Day of the Dead Fiesta
Sunday, November 1, 1-4pm
Mercantile Place
Our first ever Day of the Dead Fiesta includes fun, hands-on craft activities hosted by the Armory Center for the Arts and Color Me Mine Pasadena. Make-up artists will transform your face into a calavera (sugar skull). Free homemade paletas (popsicles) will be offered to the first 200 guests. Dressed in extravagantly plumed costumes, Aztec Fire Dancers will provide an authentic ritual performance to bless the altar installation.
Free
Friday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
Old Pasadena
OLD PASADENA HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION
Bring the whole family to Old Pasadena for a frightfully good time with free Halloween fun, as well as Day of the Dead festivities. On Saturday, October 31, put on your Halloween costume and trick-or-treat at more than 100 participating businesses in Old Pasadena. Kids will meet and greet their favorite movie characters along Colorado Boulevard. In One Colorado’s courtyard, families can commemorate the evening with a free “haunted” photo, and end the evening watching a classic stop-animation monster romp on the outdoor screen!
This is the first year that we celebrate Day of the Dead in Old Pasadena. They’ve asked local businesses and artists to come together and create altars for visitors to tour starting Friday, October 30, and continuing through Sunday, November 1. Stop by Mercantile Place for our Day of the Dead Fiesta from 1:00-4:00pm on Sunday, November 1, including free activities and giveaways. The Armory Center for the Arts and Color Me Mine Pasadena are offering kids crafts, in addition to Day of the Dead face painting, a traditional altar installation, and free paletas (popsicles) to the first 200 guests. Aztec Fire Dancers will provide an authentic ritual performance with plumed costumes and drums.
Free
Tomorrow, October 24, 2015 10am – Sunday, November 1, 2015 4pm
Old Pasadena
Pasadena
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
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
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The Rain Room allows you to experience the seemingly impossible with Random International’s Rain Room (2012). This immersive environment features perpetually falling water that pauses wherever a human body is detected. Timed tickets are required and are expected to sell out quickly.
Various prices
11/01/2015 – 3/06/2016
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 11 am-5 pm, Friday: 11 am-8 pm, Saturday, Sunday: 10 am-7 pm
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles 90036
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
FREE LACMA
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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