LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include: OC Night Market, Natural Hair Expo, Moroccan Artisans Festival, Free Comedy Shows, Echo Park Shop Hop, Eat|See|Hear presents “The Princess Bride”, Street Food Cinema presents “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Almost Famous”, Silverlake Flea, “Straight from Cuba – A Women’s Perspective” Exhibit, Antique & Pop Up Markets, Angel City Heritage Fest, CicLAvia Southeast Cities, Prince Purple Afterlife Party, Venice Art Week, Hola Mexico Film Festival and European Film Screenings, and so much more!
Have a great time.
EnJOY…
LAaLA
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SAUCE COMEDY SHOW!
Every Friday night at 8pm, join Barbara Gray, Jeff Wattenhofer, Erin Lampart and Eric Dadourian as they host some of the best comedians in the country in one of the best pizza spots in Los Angeles! This show is EVERY FRIDAY from 8 to 10pm so come out and have some pizza, drinks, and laughs to get your weekend started! DeSano Pizza Bakery Los Angeles is just west of Santa Monica and Vermont. There’s a criminally large and free parking lot, artisan pizzas, gelato, primo comedy, $5 beers, friends, memories…
FRIDAY MAY 6TH LINEUP:
Quincy Jones, Merrill Davis, Steven Wilber, Derrick Lemos, Nina Daniels and Jamie Pierce
Hosted by Barbara Gray
Free
Doors at 8pm, Show at 8:20pm
DeSano Pizza Bakery
4959 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles 90029
PEACHY KEEN COMEDY SHOW
They’ve packed this show with a cavalcade of Peachy Keen Comedy All-Stars! Everyone’s best jokes in rapid-fire. This one will be crazy! Drinks and dancing to follow immediately after the laughter.
Fahim Anwar (Late Night with Seth Meyers), Alonzo Bodden (Last Comic Standing), Dan St. Germain (Comedy Central Half Hour Special), Kara Klenk (SpikeTV, Comedy Central), Jon Schabl (Nerdist channel, RiotLA), Noah Garfinkel (New Girl, Kroll Show), and Geoff Plitt (Laughlin Comedy Fest, Ventura Comedy Fest).
Hosted by: Joey Barone Comedy (Comedy Time)
Free
Seats at 8pm, show at 8:30pm
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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MOROCCAN ARTISANS FESTIVAL
Come be part of a rare, week-long cultural exchange between the Kingdom of Morocco and the City of Los Angeles. Gazing into the crystal ball, you see an exotic land far away, a culture that has mesmerized the world for centuries. Come be part of a rare, week-long cultural exchange between the kingdom of Morocco and the city of Los Angeles. Experience a piece of the world that has influenced so many of mankind’s greatest artists and performers. We have worked hard to bring you some of the kingdom’s finest artists and artisans. Enjoy authentic cuisine, music, art, and be a part of the human experience. The festival will take place from May 14 through 21 in Pershing Square, in Downtown Los Angeles.
This event will be the first of its kind to start a relationship between Morocco and the great City of Los Angeles and there is no better way to start that relationship than between the universal common love of fine art and food.
Free
10am-6pm
Pershing Square
532 South Olive Street
Los Angeles 90013
ECHO PARK SHOP HOP – WONDER WOMEN EDITION
Did you know that more than 60% of Independent Echo Park Business are owned and managed by women? To celebrate the incredible growth of the community and creative nature of the area, we are proud to invite everyone to the Echo Park Shop Hop, Wonder Women Edition!
What is a Shop Hop? It’s a local neighborhood celebration, specifically showcasing all the women owned, co-owned, or staffed businesses, including salons, clothing, accessory, and home item shops, restaurants, coffee houses and cafés, record shops, recording studios, Real Estate Broker, boutiques, consignment shops, thrift stores, bicycle shops, bars, and more!
Participating shops will be hosting very special opportunities and events at their shop, including drinks, music, discounts, gifts, and more!
In ADDITION to the amazing things in each shop, multiple businesses are contributing an amazing prize for the
ECHO PARK SHOP HOP DRAWING!
Guests are welcome to purchase drawing tickets at each shop for $1 each. Winners will be picked from the combination of all shop tickets, and announced one week following the event. Drawing Ticket Proceeds will be Gifted to the local nonprofit 826LA- THE ECHO PARK TIME TRAVEL MART!
Free
10am-10pm
1515 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles 90026
EAT|SEE|HEAR 2016 PRESENTS “THE PRINCESS BRIDE”
Summer-long Celebration of Movies, Food & Music at rotating venues every Saturday night May 7 – Sept 17 around Los Angeles!
Voted “Best Outdoor Movies Series” by Los Angeles Magazine, Eat|See|Hear kicks off its 5th Anniversary Season featuring the largest outdoor screen on the west coast with a 52-foot wide image!!
Showtime Networks presents Eat|See|Hear beginning May 7th thru September 17th. Offering a quintessential LA outdoor experience for the whole family to enjoy with a picnic and live music, this is also a very dog-friendly movie-viewing environment, welcoming every dog with a free biscuit at the door. Locals and visitors alike will watch classic comedies and contemporary movie favorites on the largest outdoor movie screen on the West Coast, dine on gourmet food truck fare and listen to emerging bands from the local Los Angeles music scene. Regular venues in Santa Monica, The Autry in Griffith Park, Pasadena City Hall, North Hollywood Rec Center and a special one night event in Beverly Hills. Full schedule below or eatseehear.com
Every Saturday night May 7 – September 17*
5:30 p.m. – Doors open (May – Aug) / 5pm (Sept)
7:00 p.m. – Band performs (May – Aug) / 6pm (Sept)
8:30 p.m. – Movie begins (May – Aug) / 8pm (Sept)
Every Eat|See|Hear event is dog friendly, with free biscuits at the door for all our four-legged friends.
$14 General Admission
$21 “Air New Zealand’s Fashionably Late Tickets” (online only premium reserved area of the venue)
$8 Kids under 12
Kids under 5 Free
PARKING:
Varies from venue to venue, some locations free others pay parking lots in the area. Check the website for specific info prior to the event.
$8-20
MAY 14TH
“THE PRINCESS BRIDE”
Santa Monica HS Memorial Greek Amphitheater
601 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica 90405
STREET FOOD CINEMA PRESENTS “RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK” AND “ALMOST FAMOUS”
Whether you’re surfing in Malibu, grabbing a bite in Pasadena, or hiking the hills in one of our amazing parks, without a doubt… Los Angeles is the place to be. It’s the entertainment capital of the world and a paradise of sun, beach and good times. Just like our vast metropolis, Street Food Cinema has developed 12 different locations to provide moviegoers with more chances to catch their favorite flick on the big screen.
Come early and catch top local bands and see if you’re lucky enough to get chosen for our nightly audience game. And, of course, we all know some of the tastiest eats comes from a food truck so we’re curating the best of the best to fill your belly, mind and soul as the sun sets and the movie begins.
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” – VICTORY PARK, PASADENA
PG 35th Anniversary
MUSIC: Mad Revival
FOOD: Berlin Truck, Street Kitchen LA, Wise BBQ, Belly Bombz, Son of a Bun, Ta Bom Brazilian Truck, The Deli Doctor, The Grilled Cheese Truck, Tokyo Doggie Style, The Pudding Truck, Churro Stix & more!
“Almost Famous” – EXPOSITION PARK, DOWNTOWN
MUSIC: Ballerina Black
FOOD: Cousin’s Maine Lobster, Dogtown Dogs, Funtime Kettle Corn, Riceballs of Fire, Street Kitchen LA, Sweet Amsterdam, The Tackle Box & more!
ADVANCED TICKET INFO – Reserved Seating – $18, General – $13, Children Reserved 6-12 – $11, Children General 6-12 – $6, Children Under 5 – Free
DOOR TICKET INFO – Reserved Seating – $21, General – $16, Children Reserved 6-12 – $11, Children General 6-12 – $6, Children Under 5 – Free
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR starting at 6pm. Please Note: Door may be held at any time to allow for advance ticket holders to enter. If an event is sold out, we will announce on Facebook and Twitter.
Street Food Cinema
1617 Colorado Boulevard
Los Angeles 90041
FREE BELLA BOOTY SCULPT CLASS
Free Bella Booty Sculpt class at Lucy Activewear in Studio City Saturday, May 14th.
Bella Booty Sculpt is an hour-long class that focuses on working your inner thighs and booty. Come test your mental and physical limits and join us for a serious lower body workout!
PS! Bring your own yoga mat!
Find us on Instagram under @bellabootyfitness and take a look at what Bella Booty is and what our classes look like.
Free
9am-10pm
Lucy Activewear
12178 Ventura Boulevard
Studio City 91604
POP UP VINTAGE CLOTHING & COLLECTIBLES SALE
Super Pop Up Vintage Clothing and Collectibles Event. Come early for best selection. Selling 1920’s – 1980’s One of a Kind Dresses, Pants, Blouses, Jackets and more for men and women. Sizes Small to XL. Free Refreshments served. Great for Entertainment Industry, Vintage Enthusiast and Trendy People. No Reservations Needed just pop up!
Free
11am-5pm
5569 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles 90016
“STRAIGHT FROM CUBA – A WOMEN’S PERSPECTIVE” EXHIBIT
Last year’s widely acclaimed “Straight from Cuba” exhibition at the Lois Lambert Gallery showcased three male Cuban artists. Beginning May 14th, and continuing through July 10th, the Gallery will present a follow-up exhibition including the works of six female Cuban artists titled “Straight from Cuba: A Woman’s Perspective.” This group exhibition features work by Alicia de la Campa Pak, Laura Carralero Morales, Belsy Cobiellas Cruz, Lisandra Isabel Garcia, and Adislen Reyes Pino.
Each artist’s work reflects Cuba’s current cultural and political concerns, social dynamics and gender issues. Female artists are challenging the meaning of “feminine”, by exploring the stereotypical attributes so often applied to them.
Free
6-9pm
Lois Lambert Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave E-3
Santa Monica 90404
SILVERLAKE FLEA
The Silverlake Flea is launching its newest addition, The Mod Pods (two small on site lounges that are delicately designed by the Homee design team. The Mod Pods will provide the much needed chill zone for the Eastside marketplace shoppers to lounge and will be a sneak peak to the general public at the non-virtual side of the Homee. The Homee co-founders will be designing and hosting The Mod Pods that will feature unique modern home décor pieces from Amsterdam Modern and provide an ambient area for shoppers to chill for a moment, soak up the vibe, listen to cool beats spun by the House Fleajay and peep cool Vintage and Handmade Collections for sale from a comfortable distance. Flea-goers can look forward to the free giveaways that will happen in The Mod Pods and can look for clues as to what those free surprises might be by checking in daily with the Silverlake Flea Instagram starting on
The Silverlake Flea is free to the general public and provides a free parking lot on Golden Gate just above Sunset Blvd. The free entrance to the market is located at The Micheltorena Street Elementary School located in the heart of Silverlake.
The Silverlake Flea has continued to raise money for LAUSD for the past five years while it has been in existence at the Micheltorena Street Elementary School.
Free
12-5pm
The Silverlake Flea
1511 Micheltorena Street (Micheltorena Street Elementary School Playground)
LA 90026
SUMMER KICK OFF – POP MARKET
Melting icicles and sunblock scented fun is on its way and Maker City LA is kicking down the door with a body positive summer pop up. We are collaborating with Dress for Success and Ivory Couture to bring the local community of women & families a casual browsing/shopping/self-improvement event.
Couture Fashion display @ 5pm
Dress for Success Work Wardrobe Rack / Proceeds go to improve the lives of women globally. Various local vendors displaying a diverse mix of crafts, gourmet coffee, artisan snacks, live music, and an assortment of independently made bath & body goods. Kids chalk activity wall & crayon table
***First 10 guests will receive a special handmade gift. Register online to enter our giveaway raffle of a $800.00 value grand prize to a Green Screen facility ***
#makercityla
Free
10am-4pm
Maker City LA @ The REEF
1933 S. Broadway 11th Floor
Los Angeles 90007
“ELEMENTS” EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION
PLUS SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY ARTIST MIKE SAIJO OPENING NIGHT. Featured Artists Jeff Frost (fire), Doron Gazit (air), Michael Giancristiano (air), Moses Hacmon (water), Luigia Martelloni (earth), Joan Wulf (fire). Curators Statement: “This year’s annual Nature Show centers around the 4 elements of Western Culture, Fire (plasma), Air (gas), Water (liquid) and Earth (solid). The four classic elements are the simplest forms of existence. A fifth element, sensory experience, was added by Aristotle, which became the basis for Hinduism, Buddhism and Taoism. Eastern countries such as Japan, China, Tibet and also Greece believe the fifth element to be metal.” -Liz Gordon, Curator
Free
7-10pm
The Loft at Liz’s
453 S. La Brea Avenue above Liz’s Antique Hardware
Los Angeles 90036
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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HOLLYWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – WEEK 3
25 Years Fresh!
Schedule of Events:
Valerie Gordon – Valerie Confections
9:30-10:30 AM: Chef Demonstration
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: “Sweet” Cookbook Signing
Minh Phan – Porridge + Puffs
10:30-11:30 AM: Chef Demonstration
Brendan Collins – Birch, Larry’s Venice, and The Corner Door
10:30 – 11:30 AM: “Cooking, Blokes, and Artichokes” Cookbook Signing
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Chef Demonstration
Free
8am-1pm
Selma Avenue & Ivar Avenue
Hollywood
GET FIT WITH LIT AND BYRDIE
Join for a day of fitness with LIT Method in The Park. Enjoy complimentary classes, healthy snacks and giveaways.
Schedule:
10 – 10:50am LIT Flow with Maggie & Ricky
11 – 11:50am Signature LIT with Nikki & Ashley
12 – 12:50pm Signature LIT with founders Justin & Taylor
1 – 1:50pm Signature LIT with founders Justin & Taylor
LIT Method stands for Low Impact Training. It is designed to build you, not break you.
LIT Flow is our [row-ga] inspired workout. Think heart pumping total body workout with a Vinyasa flow influence. This class focuses on lengthening, strengthening and toning, while still getting your sweat on! We incorporate the water rower & our unique resistance band training system in ways that you have never seen before.
Signature LIT is a 50-minute total body burn that couples rowing with our resistance band training system. This creates the perfect workout to tone, sculpt and burn fat. LIT Method minimizes impact on bones and joints, while sculpting and strengthening your muscles at the same time.
Free
10am-2pm
The Grove
189 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles 90036
PURPLE AFTERLIFE WITH DJ DAVE PAUL LA PARTY
Another legend has moved onto his next adventure 🙁 Since their Prince and Michael Jackson party the night before has sold out they are presenting a place the next day for Prince fans to get together and celebrate the man and his music. PURPLE AFTERLIFE with DJ Dave Paul from San Francisco. Album cuts, b-sides, un-released tracks, remixes, 12″ versions and the hits from the artist PRINCE.
Prince helped define the early-’80s era of MTV, revolutionized both R&B and popular music, and influenced thousands of musicians worldwide. This day party pays tribute to one of the greatest artists of our time.
Free
12-5pm
21+ w valid ID
Resident
428 S. Hewitt St. (Arts District)
Los Angeles 90013
Prince and MJ DJ Mix – http://bit.ly/prmjmix
Facebook Page – http://bit.ly/prmjfb
Website – http://bit.ly/pvsmj
ANGEL CITY HERITAGE MUSIC & ARTS FEST
Angel’s City Brewery will be hosting their 4th Annual Heritage Fest where they will be toasting to the amount of years they’ve been brewing and to the lively Downtown LA neighborhood surrounding them! They have been on a good run and continue to keep going! Take a sip, take a listen, and take a bite this Saturday at the brewery itself!
Join for the 4th Annual Heritage, Music and Arts Festival as they celebrate not only our 5th year of brewing in DTLA, but also toast the eclectic mix of neighbors who make this an amazing place to work every day.
This free event is a celebration of the many cultures of DTLA that make up the Arts District and surrounding neighborhoods of Little Tokyo, Chinatown, Boyle Heights, etc.
Featuring:
Art: Art Gallery curated by Art Share-LA
Live Music in our Beer Hall from: Calvin Winbush, Photo Ops, Brown Shoe, The Bloodhounds, Dirty Lingo, Heritage Stage- presented by TRIBE: Aztec Mexica Dancers, Taiko Drum Center, Red Tipi & Heart Hip Hop
Eats: Philippe the Original *Official Page, Peaches’ Smokehouse & Southern Kitchen, LA-Cake on the road & Taqueria El Severo
More: Rotating list of Featured cellared beers, Beer Bazaar & Photo Booth
Free
12-8pm
Angel City Brewery
216 S Alameda St
Los Angeles 90012
MUSEUMS OF THE ARROYO DAY
IT’S FUN, FREE AND ONLY ONE DAY A YEAR! Join for Museums of the Arroyo Day on Sunday, May 15, 2016, when six museums in Los Angeles and Pasadena open their doors — free of charge — from noon to 5 p.m., with last museum entrance at 4 p.m.
Celebrating a diverse mix of art, architecture and history of the Arroyo Seco area, MOTA Day features six unique history-based museums that preserve and perpetuate early Los Angeles life. The public can visit one or all of the museums during the day at no charge.
In addition to its ongoing regular displays and exhibits, each museum will feature a distinctive slice of Southern California history.
Free
12-5pm
MOTA Day
Museums of the Arroyo
Pasadena 91101
VALLEY GLEN SPRING FESTIVAL
There’s brand new excitement May 15th as the Valley Glen Spring Festival debuts an all new event packed with three live music mini-concerts, games, pony rides, a petting zoo, food trucks and free new books for children. Admission to the festival is free.
The annual Valley Glen Spring Festival will be held Sunday, May 15th from 1 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. under the trees at the Valley Glen Community Park at the corner of Ethel Avenue and Erwin Street in Valley Glen.
Among the bands to be showcased is the popular Los Angeles group – SpyderBlue – known for its versatile rock, swing, blues and country roots. Band members Bruce Gaims on guitar, David Fortin on electric bass and Todd Szabo on drums plan a show jumping with energy and fun. Also performing will be Youtube and concert sensation Maria Z – Maria Zouroudis – known for her fusion of pop, R&B and acoustic soul and the very popular SuperTokes whose smooth sound and tight harmonies cover 50’s doo-wop to 90’s pop.
Food trucks are still being lined up but leading the way is one of Los Angeles’ top rated food trucks and a foodie favorite – The Lobos Truck – which serves American comfort food with a twist. Attendees can order everything from burgers and fries to decadent mac and cheese.
The festival-goers will not only enjoy free live music performances and but there will be a petting zoo complete with goats, pigs, a mini-cow, sheep, ducks and bunnies. Right next door will be pony rides for children as well as a giant moon bounce and games.
Free
1-5pm
Valley Glen Community Park
13100 Erwin St
Los Angeles 91401
CICLAVIA SOUTHEAST CITIES
For the first time, CicLAvia will connect 6 communities in Southeast Los Angeles with an open streets event on May 15, 2016. More info on CicLAvia – Southeast Cities Presented by Metro: http://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_southeast16
The communities of Huntington Park, Walnut Park, South Gate, Florence-Firestone, Lynwood, and Watts will host the country’s largest open streets event. Streets will be closed to cars and open for cyclists, pedestrians, runners and skaters to use as a recreational space.
New to CicLAvia? Here are some things to know for May 15:
– It’s FREE!
– It’s not a race and you don’t need a bike to participate. You can walk or skate to your heart’s content.
– There’s no beginning or end. Start and end anywhere!
-It’s from 9am – 4pm.
– The flow of participants goes both ways, just like regular traffic.
Free
9am-4pm
Firestone & Long Beach Blvd
Lynwood 90262
REMIXER – SILENT DISCO NETWORKING PARTY (NOT YOUR DADDY’S MIXER)
Does the mere mention of the words “business mixer” make you cringe? Want a little more than just standing around with a drink in your hand and a “Hello My Name Is” sticker stuck on your shirt? Well then we have the right place for you!
Join us at LA’s first silent disco networking party! Here you’ll be able to kick your business up a notch all while having a good time! We’ll be blending a little bit of business with a whole lot of music to keep your juices flowing and your feet moving!
HUSHconcerts and Full-On Production will provide the music. You bring your best dance moves and business cards. No suit required. $5 Beer and $10 Cocktail specials!
They have a limited capacity, so get your tickets soon.
This is a private event, tickets are available at fullonproduction.com
$10 presale $15 at the door
$10-15
5-10pm
The Redbury Hollywood
1717 Vine St
Los Angeles 90028
fullonproduction.com
C.O.L.A. EXHIBITION RECEPTION
The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) has awarded 12 mid-career artists with the 2016 City of Los Angeles (C.O.L.A.) Individual Artists Fellowships. The C.O.L.A. exhibition will be showcased at LAMAG from May 15 through July 3, 2016 at Barnsdall Park (4800 Hollywood Blvd). Kicking off on May 15th from 2-5 p.m., there will be a public opening reception hosted by Barnsdall Art Park Foundation to celebrate these innovative artists, whose achievements enhance the city’s creative landscape. The exemplary artists include Davanzo, Marsian De Lellis, Keiko Fukazawa, Megan Geckler, Won Ju Lim, Blue McRight, Sandeep Mukherjee, Christine Nguyen, and Jim Skuldt; and writers Sarah Maclay, Claudia Rodriguez, and Lynne Thompson.
Free
2-5pm
Barnsdall Park
4800 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles 90027
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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WEST COAST NATURAL HAIR HEALTH BEAUTY EXPO
The West Coast Natural Hair + Health + Beauty Expo aims to be the premier natural hair, health, and beauty expo on the west coast. This expo fulfills the need to offer a fun and educational social environment while providing first hand connections between brands and consumers.
The 2016 West Coast Natural Hair + Health + Beauty Expo will take place in Long Beach, CA and be filled with shopping, entertainment, workshops, and more! This year will also feature The National Hair Braiding Competition and Heat Free Hair Competition!
There are tons of things in store for 2016 and we want to invite you to join us as we take the West Coast by storm with the PREMIER NATURAL HAIR + HEALTH + BEAUTY EXPO!
Prices vary
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-7pm
Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
300 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach 90802
THE 8TH HOLA MEXICO FILM FESTIVAL
The HOLA MEXICO brings the best films from Mexico. The biggest Mexican film festival outside of Mexico established in Los Angeles in 2009 and ha always strived to bring the best and brightest talents in Mexican cinematography. From comedy to drama, and from documentary to animation. The festival plays greatly produced films in a festive atmosphere, which includes after parties, outdoor concerts and food events. Venue hosts: Regal Cinemas LA LIVE & LA Plaza De Cultura Y Artes. Film Schedule (bit.ly/21XfRhw)
$7-265
May 13 – 22, 2016
Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE 14
1000 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles 90015
STARRING EUROPE: NEW FILMS FROM THE EU
Presented by the American Cinematheque and the consulates of EU members: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland and Spain.
Spotlighting festival award winners from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland and Spain, the short and feature films here embody the rich heritage and diversity of cinema from Europe. With talent from the films invited to speak at screenings and an opening-night reception, this is an ideal way for expats and Los Angeles residents alike to experience these European delicacies.
The Los Angeles premieres of short films open all but one night of the series, including Sundance winner “Peacock” and such distinctive animated treats as “Sunday Lunch” and “The Light Eater.” Among the features, acclaimed veterans Felix Van Groeningen and Jerzy Skolimowski return with sibling rivalry tale BELGICA and vignette-based ensemble drama 11 MINUTES, respectively. Emerging talent also shares the spotlight, with the dark romantic fantasy LIZA, THE FOX-FAIRY and documentaries THE LAST BLACK SEA PIRATES and THE LAND OF SONGS all the work of first-time feature directors. Comedy ALL THE BEST serves up a Christmas with singing and poisoning, while the distinctive dramas include looks at a youth-obsessed Greek doctor (SUNTAN), a techno-obsessed East German gang (AS WE WERE DREAMING) and a grief-stricken Austrian teen (THOSE WHO FALL HAVE WINGS).
$11
Thru Thursday, May 19
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave
Santa Monica 90403
OC NIGHT MARKET
CELEBRATING 3 great YEARS!!
Delectable foods. Innovative small businesses. Imaginative crafts. Expressive art. Energized dance. Inspired entrepreneurship. Spirited community. New friendships. Lasting love. OC Night Market.
OC Night Market opens its third season this summer, and we’re celebrating 3 amazing years of everything OC Night Market with 3 exciting weekends of festivities. Get ready to enjoy the hundreds of unique vendors and attractions that make Orange County one of the greatest communities in the world.
Produced by 626 Night Market, the original and largest Asian-themed night market in the United States, OC Night Market features hundreds of food, merchandise, crafts, arts, games, music, and entertainment attractions in a jam-packed festival for the whole family. OC Night Market aims to unite and empower the community by serving as a platform for showcasing local entrepreneurs, businesses, artists, and talent.
It’s going to be the biggest year yet!
$5 Admission. $7 Parking.
Children 6 and under are free.
Please note that admission and parking are CASH ONLY.
OC Fair & Event Center does not allow pets with the exception of service animals — it is up to their discretion at the gate to allow your furry friends in.
2016 OC Night Market Dates
May 13-15 // Friday & Saturday 4pm-12am, Sunday 4pm to 10pm
June 17-19 // Friday & Saturday 4pm-12am, Sunday 4pm to 10pm
August 26-28 // Friday & Saturday 4pm-12am, Sunday 4pm to 10pm
Tomorrow, May 13 to Sunday, May 15, 4-10pm
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa 92626
VENICE ART WEEK
Experience the first ever Venice Art Week, May 15-May 22, 2016, through three independent events:
The Venice ARTBLOCK Open Studios Sunday May 15, 11-6pm
The Venice Art Crawl Thursday May 19, 6-10PM & The Venice Art Walk Sunday May 22, 12-6pm
The sixth Venice ARTBLOCK Open Studios takes place on Sunday May 15 from 11-6. Offered free to the public, the highly anticipated event showcases the art and artists that make up the soul of Venice, providing a fascinating glimpse into established studios and emerging artist’s spaces. Centered in the Oakwood neighborhood and Abbott Kinney Boulevard, ARTBLOCK calls attention to the vitality and importance of the arts in Venice and the diverse art district that is undergoing rapid change.
Pick up an ARTBLOCK route map at 1003 Art Gallery and Lounge, 1003 Abbott Kinney Blvd, Weir-Quiton Studios at 4th and Vernon Blvd, Letelier Studio at 6th Avenue and Indiana Court or anywhere along the route. Look for the Yellow flags, grab a map and explore. Shuttle buses and pedicabs will be available. For info and to download a route map: Veniceartblock.com
The Venice Art Crawl takes place Thursday May 19 from 6-10pm and it’s FREE. The VAC promotes businesses and studios opening up their spaces to share art diversity in various neighborhoods including ten homes on the one block street Park Place between Main Street and Pacific Avenue, as well as new participants on Lincoln Boulevard near Venice Boulevard. The Venice Art Crawl spreads as far north as Rose Avenue and as far south as Washington Boulevard, and has a western border of Pacific Ave and an eastern border of Lincoln Boulevard. The information booths will be at Venice Arts 1702 Lincoln Boulevard, Love Shack 2121 Lincoln Boulevard and Danny’s Venice 23 Windward Avenue. Hop on the Venice Art Crawl shuttle, the Rasta Bus that will transport people up and down Lincoln Boulevard throughout the celebratory evening.
Venice Family Clinic’s Venice Art Walk & Auctions is happening Sunday May 22, Google Los Angeles, 340 Main Street. Tickets for the Art & Architecture Tours, Angel events and Artist Studio Tour can be purchased online venicefamilyclinic.org
Sunday, May 15 to Sunday, May 22, 11am-6pm
Venice Art Crawl
Venice
FREE LA TOURS
Free daily tours of Downtown, Hollywood and City Lights.
Cost: You must register for this tour. There’s no upfront cost. If you enjoy it, a $15 contribution made at the end of the tour enables them to keep offering it. It’s a great deal!
PINEAPPLE GINGER BEER MOJITO YOUTUBE VIDEO
Be Creative, Be Fearless, Be Ready! This is a 30 second Miami and Caribbean inspired Pineapple Ginger Beer Mojito recipe that I created for entry into the NATPE Miami 2016 contest. Here are the recipe ingredients:
10 mint leaves
2 oz of fresh lime juice
ice
1.5 light Caribbean rum
4 oz ginger beer
Pineapple pieces
garnishes: pineapple pieces and mint sprigs
Maison jar optional
Starring Laala @ www.LAaLALand.com
Shot by Maddox Alexander Martinez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UNOngnP2Wc
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KAT HUTTER & ROGER LEE: ANOTHER CALIFORNIA DAY
In the mixed-media installation created for the PMCAs Project Room, painter Kat Hutter and ceramicist Roger Lee present a deconstructed and abstracted vision of the quintessential California landscape. Inspired by the rugged, scenic beauty of the state, the unprecedented collaboration is an intersection of the artists independent practices, their photographic explorations of California, and their combined endeavor K&R Ceramics. Kat Hutter and Roger Lee: Another California Day is an uncharted, distinctive combination of media that considers the intersections of natural and created environments, beauty and the work that makes it possible.
$5-7
Thru September 11, 2016
Wednesday-Sunday: 12-5pm, 3rd Thursdays: 12-8pm
Closed Monday, Tuesday, July 4
Adults: $7, Seniors (62+): $5, Students & Educators: $5 with a valid ID, Children (12 & under): Free, PMCA Members: Free
Pasadena Museum of California Art
490 E Union St
Pasadena 91101
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
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
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