LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include: Lightsaber Battle, FigAt7th Holiday Sessions, Free Reading, Usher’s free performance, German Xmas Fair, Charity Events, Selfies with Santa, Holiday Ice Rinks, Peachy Keen Comedy Show, LACMA’s Rain Room;
Free Airbnb, Uber, Lyft & Fiverr credit codes,
and so much more!
Have a great time.
EnJOY…
LAaLA
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$20 AIRBNB CREDIT
Travel on Airbnb and get $20 in travel credit! Enjoy money off your vacation housing or rent extra space in your home.
https://www.airbnb.com/c/lm164?s=4&i=1
$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 up to $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 SERVICE CREDIT
Fiverr is a website where services start at $5. Enjoy this free $5 service credit on Fiverr and try the diverse site out! https://www.fiverr.com/s/6fszd7
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LIGHTSABER BATTLE LA 2015
Newmindspace + Lightsaber Academy present: Lightsaber Battle LA 2015
Join for a massive battle of Jedi vs. Sith in Los Angeles on Star Wars Episode VII opening weekend. Pick a side of the force and use that venerable, ancient, glowing tool: the lightsaber, in the ultimate nocturnal showdown. In the past we have attracted up to 2000 warriors in New York City and Toronto, and we can expect even more in Los Angeles 🙂
For every $10 you contribute, they will reserve one lightsaber for you. Each lightsaber changes up to 6 colors is about 3′ long, and you will be able to pick them up at the event.
After all the sabers have been distributed, we will gather, split into Jedi and Sith, and the battle will begin. May the force be with you!
$10
8-11pm
Pershing Square
Downtown LA
http://www.thelightbattle.com/
FREE PSYCHIC READINGS WITH HOLLYWOOD’S ITUNES PSYCHIC DR. LARS DINGMAN
Never before in recorded history has there been a Psychic as gifted… and hilarious, as Dr. Lars Dingman, the iTunes Psychic.
Award winning Radio & podcast personality Dr. Lars Dingman, will offer every person in the audience the opportunity to have a free psychic reading of their future through his amazing psychic gift live on the air. Using only the last 3 songs, randomly played by the subject’s digital music player, Dr. Dingman predicts their future and uncovers past lives.
FREE VACATION: Someone in the audience will win a FREE CANCUN VACATION, 5 days/4 nights for 2 adults and 2 children, no purchase necessary.
Don’t miss the chance to see the man the Huffington Post calls, “”America’s funniest psychic…Dingman’s uncanny accuracy – and lunatic hilarity – merge two classic showbiz traditions: comedy and psychic phenomena. A Must See!”
See and Hear his amazing predictions at itunespsychic.com and follow him @itunespsychic.
Free
5pm
The Lab At The Hollywood Improv
8156 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles 90046
ART-SHARE LA END OF THE SALE AND SHOW OPENING
They’ll fill their Hallway Gallery with some of the beautiful pieces of work acquired over the years. Pieces from Art Share’s permanent collection with be for sale and all reasonable offers will be accepted.
Sale will run from December 16 – 23.
Free
Reception: 7:30-11pm
Art Share L.A.
801 East 4th Place
Los Angeles 90013
FIGat7th HOLIDAY SESSIONS FEATURING NIA ANDREWS
Contemporary Los Angeles musicians perform originals and a few surprise holiday covers during Holiday Sessions at FIGat7th.
Whenever LA singer/songwriter Nia Andrews steps onto the stage, the room
falls into the dreamy world she paints. After touring internationally as a backup singer for the likes of Janelle Monae, Lauryn Hill and Common, singing at the Grammys for Mary J Blige and Bruno Mars, and penning vocals for underground stars like Blu, Joi Starr and Shafiq Husayn, it was a long time coming for Nia’s wondrous debut EP, Colours. Since its release in 2013, she spent the last 2 years putting her heart and soul into LA’s music scene, pushing it forward with her critically-acclaimed live music event CHURCH, and becoming a seminal voice at live venues around the city. No matter the setting or sound–whether singing at a wild underground party or alongside pop’s heavy-hitters–one thing remains the same: Nia Andrews brings a magic like nothing else.
FREE ($5 Flat Rate Parking all night after 4pm)
7:30-9pm
FIGat7th (TASTE Food Hall Courtyard)
735 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles 90017
PEACHY KEEN FREE COMEDY SHOW
Lineup for 12/18:
Sammy Obeid (Conan)
Nate Bargatze (Comedy Central Presents, Conan, Fallon)
Grant Lyon (Laughing Skull Festival)
Eli Olsberg (Morning After Podcast)
Geoff Plitt (Laughlin Comedy Fest, Ventura Comedy Fest)
Rob O’Reilly (Tonight Show, Live at Gotham)
Hosted by:
Joey Barone (Comedy Time)
Every Friday. Doors at 8pm. Show 8:30-10pm
Free (no cover or drink minimum)
Bar Lubitsch
7702 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood 90046
THE GOODS PARTY @ ZANZIBAR
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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KWANZAA CELEBRATION
Join in the festivities and learn more about the tenets and traditions of Kwanzaa when the Craft in America Center hosts a celebration featuring poetry, drumming, kinaras and wearable art. Kwanzaa is a chance to reflect on where we have come this past year and where we hope to be in the coming year. Celebrate!
Free
4:30-5:30pm
Craft In America Study Center
8415 W 3rd St
Los Angeles 90048
RSVP to rsvp@craftinamerica.org
BEACH WINTER WONDERLAND
Bring the whole family and enjoy a Winter Wonderland at the Dockweiler Youth Center. There will be bouncers, winter activities, and REAL SNOW at the beach.
The Department of Beaches & Harbors manages Marina del Rey harbor as well as 17 beaches along the Los Angeles County coastline, including world-famous Malibu, Zuma, Surfrider, and Venice Beaches. In addition to promoting and maintaining a clean coastline, the Department offers recreational programs at the Dockweiler Youth Center near Playa del Rey and at Burton Chace Park
Free
11am-4pm
Burton W Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina Del Rey 90292
For a downloadable flyer, go to:
file.lacounty.gov/dbh/do…
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Adorn yourself with your favorite accessories and join us for a fashionable community free day with complimentary hot chocolate courtesy of Caffe D’Amore and live holiday music by the Ad Hoc Consort. Release your own creativity as you make clay ornaments inspired by changing fashions at an Art2Go workshop – fun for all ages! View the Fabulous Fashion exhibition and the Edwardian holiday decorations in the Fenyes Mansion. Tour the Finnish Folk Art Museum. All are invited to be a Member-for-the-Day with free admission and a 20% discount in the Museum Store, where Pasadena favorites will be available for purchase to delight your friends and family this holiday season.
Free
2-4pm
Pasadena Museum of History
470 W Walnut St
Pasadena 91103
HEALTHY SPOT GRAND RE-OPENING PARTY!
Their first ever Healthy Spot location is the midst of a makeover and will be done very soon! We want to celebrate this important milestone in our history with a pawty! Mark your calendars, grab spot and head to our Santa Monica location for a pawty you’ll never forget. We will have gift bags for the first 50 pups, food and beverages, a doggie photo booth, vendor demos, pet adoptions, DIY Holiday Ornaments and much more!
What makes this event so special is that we are introducing L.A. Love & Leashes (LAL&L) to our customers and the Santa Monica community. LAL&L is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit project of Friends of L.A. Animal Shelters. They have opened up our first in-store adoption center, which is located at our newly expanded Santa Monica location. Dogs and cats will be available for adoption six days-a-week! LAL&L will be closed on Tuesdays, but our store will maintain its normal business hours. In addition to the activities listed above we will also have a raffle benefiting LAL&L and adoptions!
Free
12pm
Healthy Spot
1110 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica 90401
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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SAMSUNG PAY NEW YEAR’S EVE SHOW WITH USHER
Hey Samsung Pay users – looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate New Year’s Eve with an exclusive live performance by Usher? Visit the Samsung Studio at 157 S Fairfax on Sunday, December 20 at 9am, show your Samsung device with an active Samsung Pay account to receive a pair of tickets to ring in 2016 the right way with Samsung Pay and Usher! One pair of tickets will be distributed per Samsung Pay account on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last. Open to 18+, no lineups prior to 8am. See Studio for full Terms.
Free
8-10am
Samsung Studio
157 S Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles 90036
GERMAN CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY FAIR
Come to this wonderful Christmas Market, which is unique in SoCal. They try the best to make it like the Christmas Markets in Germany. Find unique gifts for Christmas! SHOP from up to 40 selected and unique arts and crafts vendors. German Food Specialties from the Currywurst Truck. German Gelato/Ice Cream Specialties. German Pastries. Live Music. Santa Photo Booth
Free
11am-4pm
Old World Village
7561 Center Avenue
Huntington Beach 92647
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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FIGat7th SELFIES WITH SANTA
Selfies with Santa
Santa Arrives on Friday, November 27!
11am-2pm Thursdays-Saturdays
TASTE Food Hall (Lower Level, M1)
FREE & Open to the Public
Thru Thursday, Dec 24
FIGat7th
735 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles 90017
SPANX GIVE HEART, GIVE BACK
Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Consider Dress for Success. They’ve teamed up with this empowering organization and are accepting your gently used workplace attire and accessories donations (includes current styles that are less than 3 years old of gently used suits, blouses, jackets, slacks, accessories, shoes, purses, belts, scarves and jewelry). Donate to any Spanx retail store during the month of December and you’ll save 20% on your entire purchase.
Free
Thru Thursday, Dec 24 at 9pm
Santa Monica Place
395 Santa Monica Pl
Santa Monica 90401
LA KINGS HOLIDAY RINK L.A. LIVE
The annual LA Kings Holiday Ice brings outdoor iceskating to L.A. LIVE’s Microsoft Square! The rink will re-open on November 28 and run through December 31, 2015. Make the most out of the holiday season and enjoy outdoor ice skating at L.A. LIVE!
Free
Thru Monday, Dec 28, 11:30pm
L.A. Live
800 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles 90015
OUTDOOR SKATING AND HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES IN DOWNTOWN BURBANK
Downtown Burbank’s most festive holiday tradition returns for outdoor ice skating, fundraising events, and special performances at The Rink in Downtown Burbank. The fun begins December 10, 2015 and runs through January 3, 2016.
Transforming the corner of N 3rd Street and E Orange Grove Avenue into a magical winter wonderland, skaters of all ages will enjoy $10 unlimited skating on the ice with friends and family.
A great way to celebrate the holidays, The Rink in Downtown Burbank is just steps away from hundreds of shops and restaurants decked out for the holiday season, making it a joyful family outing and memorable getaway.
Learn to Skate classes taught by Pickwick Ice Center instructors on Saturdays are $20 including lesson, skate rental, and same day session. 9:00 AM to 9:25 AM will be dedicated for kids (5 to 15 years old), and 9:25 AM 9:50 AM will be for adults (16 years old and above).
Free parking is available at numerous structures in Downtown Burbank.
On Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM, be sure to visit Downtown Burbank’s weekly Farmer’s Market in the parking lot behind the Community Services building.
Admission is $10, skate rentals are $4, and Bobby the Seal rentals are $6.
Thru Sunday, Jan 3, 8pm
The Rink in Downtown Burbank
150 North 3rd St
Burbank 91502
HOLIDAY ICE RINK PERSHING SQUARE
Enjoy this outdoor ice rink in DTLA as Pershing Square transforms into a family-friendly ice-skating rink this season from Nov. 12 – Jan. 18th!
Admission is $9 and skate rentals are $4. Check the site for discounted group rates.
Thru January 18th, 2016
532 S Olive St
Los Angeles 90014
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TROPHY MODERN EXHIBIT
Pacific Design Center’s VAROLA Gallery is pleased to present Trophy Modern, an editioned furniture series by Los Angeles-based artist Ry Rocklen, which runs through January 2, 2016. Fully functional, Rocklen’s chic new designer furniture is made up of recycled prize trophies and the line is issued in colorful limited editions as collectible home or office décor. Trophy Modern is part of PDC’s national arts program, designLAb, which is run by New York-based curatorial advisor Helen Varola and includes 16 new, thoughtfully curated art and design exhibitions on view in the PDC’s Blue Building Lobby and Second Floor. Pacific Design Center also features three new sculpture installations by world-renowned artists in the Blue Lobby: Proposal for New Landscapes by Japanese contemporary artist, Nobuo Sekine, a retrospective by Italian architect/designer Antonio Pio Saracino and recent work by LA-based artist Matt Johnson.
Free
Thru Saturday, Jan 2, 5pm; Monday – Friday, 1-5pm by appointment
Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood 90069
TOM KRUMPAK’S EXHIBIT
Lora Schlesinger Gallery is pleased to announce Tom Krumpak’s first solo exhibition with the gallery. The exhibition opens with the artist’s reception on Saturday, December 12, from 5-7 pm and is on view through January 23, 2016. Krumpak’s meticulous abstract paintings are an exploration of color and shape, methodically arranged to produce potent color field abstractions that pack a visual punch.
The exhibition titled in Haiku form, Bamboo tall, blue sky, a painted abstract picture, inside wooden room is comprised of a body of work, inspired by the relationship between Mid-20th-Century Modern architectural design and traditional Japanese Shoji screened dwellings found in the United States and Japan. Built in a similar style, the artist considers his studio to be an “artistic pictorial construction site” providing the necessary visual elements that formulate and inform his work. Krumpak makes tracings of random patterns found on paint palettes, marks and splashes left on work tables or on his own clothing, momentary stacks of paint cans and books, piles of sea shells or collected rocks, scattered architectural renderings, historical photos and drawings of the surrounding landscape. He intermixes them with bits of personal history such as text, poetry, music lyrics and anything that captures place, the past and the present. The result is a body of work that is an obsessive exploration of place and being, time and space.
Tom Krumpak has exhibited internationally since 1976. He earned a Master of Fine Arts Degree from California State University Long Beach and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the San Francisco Art institute. He has been a professor of drawing and painting at California State University Long Beach since 1983.
Free
Thru Saturday, Jan 9, 6pm
Lora Schlesinger Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave
Santa Monica 90404
WORK IN PROGRESS: A NEW ART MARKETPLACE
Cultural curator and urban anthropologist Roger Gastman is co-curating Work In Progress, an ambitious interactive installation-pop-up-art-marketplace with Clive Davis’ son Doug Davis. The new art marketplace seeks to disrupt the traditional gallery paradigm by making desirable contemporary art immediately available in real time.
W.I.P. will transform a prominent but now defunct karaoke club in Downtown Los Angeles into a warren of pop-up galleries with individual rooms each devoted to specific artists. New works will be added constantly, making the experience an interactive and ever-changing “work in progress.”
Access to an array of works by artists including POSE, REVOK, Richard Colman, Shawn Kolodny, Adam Wallacavage, Cleon Petersen, Tasya Van Ree and Sage Vaughn will be available, as well as select prints by Ed Ruscha and John Baldessari.
Work in Progress will open exclusively in downtown LA on Black Friday, November 27, 2015 until the end of December.
Work In Progress
Through December 27, 2015
317 S Boylston Street
Los Angeles 90017
RAIN ROOM
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
Thru 3/06/2016
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 11am-5pm, Friday: 11am-8pm, Saturday, Sunday: 10am-7pm
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. Check out this amazing historical architecture. #WrightAtNight hashtag.
Free
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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