LAaLALanders,
This weekend’s events include: Rioja Wine & Tapas Festival, Expo Line Extension Opening, Strawberry Fest, LA Ultimate Women’s Expo, Odd Nights at the Autry, ET Party in the Park, Bergamot Station Expo-sé, Holi Festival of Colors, Bowlero Opening, Helms Bakery Field Day, Pet Adopt & Shop, Whole Food Silverlake and Equinox Santa Monica parties, PhotoCon LA, Jardin DelArte market;
Screenings: Eat|See|Hear presents “Labyrinth”, Street Food Cinema presents “Toy Story”, “Mean Girls” and “Back to the Future”, Skirball presents “Field of Dreams”, Day of Black Docs at AFI, Hola Mexico Film Festival, “Harvey Milk”,
and so much more!
Have a great time.
EnJOY…
LAaLA
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BEYOND THE LINES ART SHOW
Come enjoy a night filled with over 100 Artists work, live music, video art and time-lapse’s, vendors, comedy show, installation experiences, drinks, food and more! In the arts district of DTLA at 625 Imperial Street Los Angeles 90021 Friday and Saturday May 20-21st from 7pm-12am! Early Bird tickets available for $5, $10 at the door. Don’t miss this must see two night event! Checkout some of the artists, musicians and comedians.
$5-10
7pm-midnight
625 Imperial Street
Los Angeles 90021
ODD NIGHTS AT THE AUTRY
Outside on the Autry Lawn, enjoy an evening of shopping, live music, food, and crafts at the Odd Market, an independent bazaar with more than 100 vendor booths.
Select museum galleries will be open from 6-9pm
Free
6-11pm
Autry Museum of the American West
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles 90027
“FIELD OF DREAMS” SCREENING
Skirball Cultural Center is doing a series of outdoor screening movies titled Take Me Out to the Movies featuring some of the best baseball films that celebrate their new exhibition! Celebrate the exhibition Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American with a lineup of classic family films about baseball. Before the screenings, explore the galleries and enjoy “opening night” activities in the courtyard. Hot dogs, Cracker Jacks, and other concessions will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Museum re-opens: 6:30 p.m., Film begins: 8:30 p.m.*
When mysterious voices inspire Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) to turn his cornfields into a baseball diamond, the ghosts of deceased players, led by “Shoeless” Joe Jackson (Ray Liotta), turn up to play ball.
In this fantasy-drama, James Earl Jones and Burt Lancaster costar. Directed by Phil Alden Robinson. (1989, 107 min. Rated PG.)
*Arrive early to view the exhibitions! Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American and The Unauthorized History of Baseball in 100-Odd Paintings: The Art of Ben Sakoguchi will open at 6:30 p.m. Then enjoy a DJ set, play oversized games, and indulge in ballpark concessions in the courtyard. Screening start time is dependent upon time of sunset.
Plus, wear your favorite baseball team attire and take home exclusive exhibition swag! DISTRIBUTED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles 90049
ET PARTY IN THE PARK
NASA’s last remaining space shuttle fuel tank, ET-94 will be displayed in Marina del Rey from May 18-20 before making its way to the California Science Center.
After catching a glimpse of ET-94, join for “Party in the Park” featuring a live DJ, food trucks, space-themed carnival games, activities for the whole family and science exhibits from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Science Center, and Columbia Memorial Space Center.
Parking:
Public lots are available throughout the Marina. Rates range from $5 – $15. Please note that on Friday, May 20th there will be limited parking in lots located along Fiji Way. Best areas for parking are lots #4 and #5.
Public Transport:
BEACH SHUTTLE: Free beach shuttle will provide round trip service from Playa Vista, Marina del Rey and the Venice Beach Pier from 10 am – 10 pm. The shuttle will stop at all municipal bus stops that are along the route.
WATER TAXI: Free water taxi service will be available at seven boarding locations throughout the Marina from 9 am – 3 pm.
STREET CLOSURES:
The External Tank is scheduled to leave the Marina the night of May 20 at midnight. Street closures and detours will be in effect 10 pm – 1 am. Information will be posted as soon as it’s available so please check visitmarinadelrey.com in the next few days.
Free
5pm
Burton W Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina Del Rey 90292
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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.
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.
Tonight’s lineup:
Alice Wetterlund (Silicon Valley, MTV’s Girl Code)
Jake Weisman (Bridgetown, Tosh.0)
Heather Pasternak (New Girl, The Mindy Project)
Ryan Conner (Last Comic Standing)
Geoff Plitt (Laughlin Comedy Fest, Ventura Comedy Fest)
Peet Guercio (Hashtaggers on E!, MTV)
Rob O’Reilly (Tonight Show, Comedy Central)
Hosted by:
Lindsay Ames (New Girl, The Vow)
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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RIOJA WINE & TAPAS FESTIVAL 2016
Drink wine, feel fine! Rioja Wine & Tapas Festival will be making its way to LA’s beautiful Union Station serving you some amazing food and drinks featuring 30 chefs and 200+ wines! Have a date day, have a girls day, or just simply have a wine day. Make sure to mark your calendars!
LOS ANGELES GET READY FOR RIOJA! Spain’s most prominent wine region is coming to the City of Angels on May 21, 2016! Going on its third year, Wines from Rioja has its eyes set on the West Coast after sold-out appearances in Chicago and New York City. The one-day Rioja wine festival is the nation’s most prominent culinary event, featuring over 30 top Rioja winemakers and representatives plus 25 notable U.S. chefs. This flavor-packed experience showcases the best of food and wine culture from Rioja with the sounds of the Spain curated by DJ Lord of Public Enemy.
The Rioja Wine and Tapas Festival Los Angeles is presented by Wines from Rioja. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Global Gift Foundation, the Eva Longoria Foundation, Piggy Bank, and the James Beard Foundation. Salud!
$68.95 Get tickets
1-5pm
Union Station
800 N Alameda St
Los Angeles 90012
BERGAMOT STATION ARTS CENTER EXPO-SÉ
The Bergamot Station EXPO-SÉ is an open house event celebrating the opening of the Expo Line in Santa Monica. Now’s the perfect time to take the train to visit at Bergamot Station! Just hop on the new Expo line and get off at the 26th Street/Bergamot Station stop. This is a FREE family friendly event! There are no tickets necessary to gain admission.
Free
10am-4pm
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan Ave
Santa Monica 90404
HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLORS SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Celebrate the Indian Holi festival at this event filled with interactive dance performances, live mantra bands, DJs, yoga, colors, cuisine, free hugs, and lots of love at this world’s happiest transformational event.
$5.25 – $6.25
11am-3pm
Woodley Park Section 1
6450 Woodley Ave
Los Angeles 91406
“DAY OF BLACK DOCS” SCREENING
The Black Association of Documentary Filmmakers West (BADWest) presents their 10th annual “Day of Black Docs”.
Frank Dawson and Abby Ginzberg’s AGENTS OF CHANGE, winner of the Audience Award at this year’s Pan African Film Festival, covers the turbulent college student activism of the 1970’s. ALICE WALKER: BEAUTY IN TRUTH by Pratibha Parmar, is a revealing portrait of the author who was the first African American woman to receive a Pulitzer Prize. Damon Kwame Mason’s SOUL ON ICE: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE, winner of the People’s Choice Awards at the Edmonton International Film Festival, shares the inspiring, little known history of black players in hockey. Jacquil Constant’s HAITI IS A NATION OF ARTISTS, focusing on contemporary artists from the island nation, and Robin Daniels’ trailer EVERY VOTE COUNTS, on the significance of our current election cycle, complete the day.
Free parking is available. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event at AFI. Due to seating, purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended.
Prices vary
12-5pm
American Film Institute
2021 North Western Avenue
Los Angeles 90027
BOWLERO LA OPENING
Grand Opening Celebration of Bowlero Los Angeles and enjoy free bowling, arcade play, giveaways, and more!* “What’s Bowlero?” We’re glad you asked. It’s the bowling/dining/nightlife legend that’s breaking all the rules in LA!
For a sneak peek check us out at www.bowlero.com/locations/los-angeles.
*Offer valid for one (1) free game of bowling and shoe rental, and one (1) $5 arcade card per person on a first-come, first-served basis. Lane reservations not available. Good for 5/21 only.
Free
12-3pm
Bowlero Los Angeles
8731 Lincoln Blvd
Los Angeles 90045
THIS MODERN LIFE: A DESIGN FIELD DAY AT HELMS BAKERY DISTRICT
This Modern Life is a celebration of design for the way we live. Participating showrooms and stores at Helms Bakery District will feature workshops, demonstrations, tastings, sweepstakes, and more. Plus Homepolish and Chairish host pop-ups for one day only, May 21 from 12pm-6pm. Pick up a map and explore!
Full schedule, sweepstakes information, and more at helmsbakerydistrict.com
Free
12-6pm
Helms Bakery District
8745 Washington Blvd
Culver City 90232
LA ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CLOSING CEREMONY
Finish Pacific Asian American Heritage month with a bang over at the City Hall lawn with many food and festivities!
Los Angeles Asian Pacific American Heritage Month invites all Southern California residents to celebrate Asian Pacific American culture at the closing ceremony on the lawn of Los Angeles City Hall to mark the end of this year’s Heritage Month. The outdoor closing ceremony will feature live music and performances from APA performers, popular local food trucks, and an awards ceremony feature Honorees.
Free
4-9:30pm
Los Angeles City Hall
200 N Spring St
Los Angeles 90012
PET ADOPT & SHOP 2ND ANNIVERSARY MEET & GREET
The free “fur-filled” event will feature a celebrity meet & greet with Justin Silver as well as light snacks and beverages, pet product sampling and giveaways, a photo booth experience, face painting, caricatures, and scratch & win offers. Plus, enter for a chance to win raffle prizes from Petcube, DoggieLawn, DOG for DOG, Weruva, Bark Potty Box, Holy Cow BBQ, Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co., Cat-Man-Doo, Chala Handbags, Planet Dog, Vee Enterprises, Metro Paws and Gralen & Co, to name a few. Sponsored by 99 Cent Store.
Free
1-3pm
Adopt and Shop
4235 Sepulveda Blvd
Culver City 90230
WE CHOOSE ART | A FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE 2.0 EXHIBIT OPENING
FEMINIST ART – FEMINIST PERFORMANCES – FEMINIST PUNCH!
Shoebox PR and We Choose Art are pleased to present We Choose Art | A Feminist Perspective 2.0! A group show hosted by guest curators Baha H. Danesh from We Choose Art and Kristine Schomaker of Shoebox PR. Journey through eclectic fine art, photography, sculptures, video installations, and some FEMINIST PUNCH!
Following We Choose Art’s philosophy of creating a collaborative community of artistic expression, this unique exhibition continues to document the vibrant and creative culture of modern feminist artists.
Curators Baha Danesh and Kristine Schomaker have created a two-week exhibition to expand on today’s modern feminists. They chose both male and female artists whose work continues the feminist dialogue of equality for all. The work presented spans over 40 years with a diversity of artists working in the Los Angeles area. The featured artists are showing works that deal with concepts of race, class, culture, politics, social commentary and representation of women.
Stay tuned for more information or visit ShoeBoxPR.com and WeChooseArt.com.
Free
7-11pm
MuzeuMM
4811 W Adams Blvd
Los Angeles 90016
EAT|SEE|HEAR 2016 PRESENTS “LABYRINTH”
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
“LABYRINTH”
Centennial Square at Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Ave
Pasadena 91101
STREET FOOD CINEMA PRESENTS “TOY STORY”, “MEAN GIRLS” & “BACK TO THE FUTURE”
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.
“TOY STORY”
PARK CENTER, GRIFFITH PARK
Family Night
MUSIC: Surface Streets
FOOD: Berlin Truck, Boba ni Taco, Cousin’s Maine Lobster, Street Kitchen LA, Royal Kebab, Ta Bom Brazilian Truck, Wings N Waffles, Recess Truck & more!
“MEAN GIRLS”
SYD KRONENTHAL PARK, CULVER CITY
MUSIC: The Elovay
FOOD: Canvas Truck, LA Wing Co., Street Kitchen LA, The Grilled Cheese Truck, Urban Espresso, Funtime Kettle Corn & more!
“BACK TO THE FUTURE”
WESTCHESTER PARK, PLAYA VISTA
MUSIC: The Flux Capacitors
FOOD: Big Bad Boyle BBQ, BrewWings, Let’s Roll It, Son of a Bun, The Deli Doctor, The Greasy Weiner, Crepes Bonaparte & 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
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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ART & JAZZ IN THE GARDEN
Dysonna City Art Gallery is getting ready to kick off the summer with a day of fun! Come out and view a variety of artists and vendors as they display their talents to you. Plenty of artwork to peruse, or check out the handmade glasswares, get your jewelry fix, or find a little bit of everything. Want to bring out the family? They will also be featuring face painting and possibly a few other activities as well. Make sure you wear your best hat though since the summer sun will be out to play! They will also be featuring live jazz for your entertainment during the day from Lynne Fiddmont and Haakon Graf. So come out, enjoy the sounds of jazz as you sit in the warm summer sun with a glass of wine. View the different artists and vendors, join our raffle, and support local artists.
Free
2-6pm
Exposition Park Rose Garden
701 State Dr
Los Angeles 90037
WHOLE FOODS SILVER LAKE’S OPENING PARTY IN THE PARKING LOT
Whole Foods is about ready to start opening their new spot called 365 by Whole Foods and to properly do that, they are doing it by partying it out in the lot! Tons of food, games, and other exciting stuff worthy of ringing in a new opening!
Food Trucks: Kogi, Border Grill, Yeastie Boys, Coolhaus, and Allegro Coffee
Samples from favorite suppliers, Carnival Games including Cornhole, Skeeball, Ring Toss, and Horseshoe Toss, DJ Monalisa & an acoustic set by Rocky Duwan, Face Painting and Henna hand painting, Silhouette cutting, Puppy photo booth, Dog supply drive and fundraiser for Wags & Walks, Dog bandana giveaways
*Free parking available in the bank lots east of 365 by Whole Foods Market – East West Bank, Citi Bank and Bank of America.
Free
12-3pm
365 by Whole Foods Market Silver Lake
2520 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles 90039
TORRANCE ANTIQUE FAIRE
200+ Dealers with Antiques, Furniture, Vintage Clothes, Jewelry, Toys, LP’s, Tools, Plants, Home Decor & More…all on sale at bargain prices!
DJ Ozzie in the Park! Antique Appraisal Booth – only $3.00 per item! Karren’s Krafts 4 Kids – FREE crafting activity! Live Music at Buffalo Fire Dept – 12-4 LOTS of great restaurants, bakery & sports bars!
FREE admission & Pet Friendly!
Free
8am-3pm
1317 Sartori Ave.
Torrance 90501
“I AM SUN MU” HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH SCREENING & DISCUSSION
Human Rights Watch’s Screening and Discussion of “I am Sun Mu”
Since fleeing his native North Korea to defect to the south, the artist Sun Mu has worked under a defiant alias meaning “no boundaries” to criticize the repressive regime of Kim Jong-un. A former propaganda artist, Sun Mu subverts familiar images that once glorified the Supreme Leader into satirical political pop art. Offered an unlikely solo exhibition in China, the anonymous artist prepares his show undercover, risking his freedom and safety to expose the truth through art.
All guests are invited to attend a drinks and food reception with the panelists following the screening and panel discussion.
$15-30
4:30pm: Doors open; Meet & Greet
5:30pm: Film Screening, followed by panel discussion
7:30pm: Reception with drinks and Kogi Food Truck
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave
Santa Monica 90403
EQUINOX PRESENTS PARTY IN YOUR MOUTH, WELLNESS REBRANDED
A fun day of health and wellness:
YOGA WITH JACK DUFOUR – 11:30AM to 12:30PM
Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Jack Dufour Classes will get your blood flowing. Jack teaches a progressive approach to asana, perfect tway to detox and get your metabolism going. DuFourYoga.com
HIP HOP DANCE CLASS WITH JENNY KITA & JANET LANGER – 12:45-1:45PM
Top Dancer & Choreographer Duo Jenny Kita & Janet Langer will be teaching a fun, engaging hip hop dance class. No experience required. Past Dance Credits Include: Madonna, Missy Eilliot, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears & More. RockTheParty.com
COOKING DEMO WITH CHEF CHARLES CHEN – 2PM-2:30PM
Charles once weighed 260 pounds and have lost over 100 pounds and reversed diabetes. He reclaimed his health through healthy cooking and is now passionate about sharing healthy recipes with everyone. In today’s demo Charles will be incorporating health boosting Neocell collagen peptides into delicious recipes. Recently featured on Food Network’s Chopped, TNT, AOL, TLC Discovery and More! CharlesChen.tv
FOOD TASTINGS & VENDORS – 2:30PM
Come check out favorite local vendor sampling goodies, and free consultations from healthcare professionals. Come try something new and get your wellness on! Foodie.SplashThat.com
$15-30
Equinox Santa Monica
201 Santa Monica Boulevard
Santa Monica 90401
HARVEY MILK DAY CELEBRATION WITH FILM SCREENING & PANEL
Join the City of West Hollywood for its annual HARVEY MILK DAY CELEBRATION honoring the legacy of Harvey Milk, the first openly-gay person to be elected to public office in the United States, with a free screening of the critically acclaimed film MILK. Following the film there will be a screening panel discussion and reception.
Free
3-6pm
RSVP at conta.cc/1T0aAln
West Hollywood City Council Chamber
625 North San Vicente Boulevard
West Hollywood 90069
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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JARDIN DEL ARTE
#jardindeLArte
Grand Park blooms with an art fair featuring L.A.-based visual artists bringing their best to showcase in DTLA. At Jardin deLArte, paintings, posters and prints will be on view and available for purchase at all price points.
Experience a special dance performances and presentation on artist Frida Kahlo.
Free
Friday 6-9pm & Saturday 11am-5pm
Grand Park
200 N Grand Ave
Los Angeles 90012
LA ULTIMATE WOMEN’S EXPO
Treat yourself to a Free makeover, and a massage, and a martini, and spa treatments, plus a haircut and hundreds of Shopping Pavilions, perfect for unique gift Ideas for every member of your family and that all important “You”. Connect with Celebrity Keynote Speakers Vivica A. Fox, Brandi Glanville, Phaedra Parks and Asa Soltan. Endless shopping, samples, freebies, and more! Grab your best gal pals and take advantage of these two free VIP tickets (hurry, while supplies last)!
Spectacular Massages, Fabulous Makeovers, The Best Haircuts, Furniture Rehab Workshops, Free Samples, Craft Demos, Gardening Workshops and a Cooking Stage.
All this plus discount shopping at over 400 booths. It’s the royal treatment you deserve, and it’s FREE (while supplies last)! Never have so many great beauty and pampering options gathered under one roof to make you feel your best. Grab your best gal pals and take advantage of this great offer. Just Click Here for free tix (Regular admission is $10)
Saturday & Sunday
LA Convention Center
www.lawomensexpo.com
PHOTOCON LA
Samy’s Camera, Southern California’s largest camera retailer, is pleased to announce sponsorship of PHOTOCON LA. Billed as a ‘Photo & Cinema Extravaganza’, PhotoCon LA will take place on May 21 and 22, 2016 at the Magic Box at the Reef in Downtown Los Angeles. Over 50 of the photographic and video industry’s top brands including Canon, Nikon, Sony and GoPro will be in attendance to make the event Southern California’s largest ever photo and cinema consumer trade show.
Over two days, the vast 60,000 square foot space provided by the Reef will be packed with a virtual Who’s Who of the Los Angeles photographic and cinema communities providing entertainment, education and opportunity for all levels of photography enthusiasts and professionals. Many of the most respected brands in photography and video will be on hand to offer exhibition and demonstration of their camera and photography related products. Most of who will be offering exclusive deals and discounts only available to PhotoCon LA attendees.
Specials guests will be sharing their experience as photography and video professionals. Speakers and instructors from all over the United States will be presenting their work, style and techniques in a lineup that will cover all aspects of photography and cinema. Celebrities from the worlds of sport, entertainment, social media and more will also be in attendance.
PhotoCon LA’s theme for 2016 will be a celebration of Samy’s Camera 40 years in business in Southern California. The legendary camera retailer has been a part of the Los Angeles photographic community since opening their doors in 1976. Samy’s Camera’s flagship location on Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles is an iconic part of the city’s landscape. The retailer will be offering amazing deals on cameras, photographic and video equipment to attendees of PhotoCon LA. All arms of Samy’s Camera’s business, including Samy’s Camera Rentals and Samy’s DV & Edit, will be represented at the event including Samy’s Camera Photo School who will be offering a full program of educational events and photography classes throughout the weekend.
$10 for a 1 Day Pass, $15 for a 2 Day Pass. Children under 12 are free with a ticketed adult.
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-6pm
The Reef A Creative Habitat
1933 S. Broadway St
Los Angeles 90007
33rd ANNUAL CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Strawberry revelry is ripest when the 2016 California Strawberry Festival celebrates its 33rd seasonal celebration May 21 and 22, 2016 on 15 picturesque acres at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard. It’s an iconic berry event of epic proportions.
Ranked nationwide among the top outdoor Festivals, the fruity fete boasts lip-smacking strawberries every way imaginable, live concerts on two stages, more than 200 Fine Arts & Crafts booths, the Strawberry Promenade with celebrity cooking demonstrations, Strawberryland For Kids with rides and attractions, and wholesome, gooey contests, appealing to all ages.
An estimated 1.5 million strawberries will be consumed over the weekend where the regions most prolific crop is the main ingredient for fun. If you haven’t had strawberry pizza alongside a strawberry beer, you haven’t been to the Festival. Or perhaps the strawberry nachos, strawberry funnel cake, strawberry crepes, chocolate dipped strawberries, or fried strawberries, are more your style. With selections from 50 food booths, those who wish to control their destiny should head to the “build you own” strawberry shortcake tent to pile on the goodness or enter the “Strawberry Shortcake Build Off” contest.
Best of all, indulging is guilt free. With each bite of berry bliss from the non-profit food booths, 100% of sales support their causes. The formula has proved to be a fruitful enterprise with more than $4.5 million dollars benefiting a multitude of southland charities over the past decades. Oxnard is located just 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara. The free Park & Ride “Strawberry Express” shuttles from multiple convenient locations off the 101 freeway make getting there a breeze. Amtrak California offers a special Kids Ride Free promotion Festival weekend (shuttles meet the trains). Parking is also available on site for $10. Address: 3250 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard.
General admission is $12, seniors 62+ are $8, and children ages 5-12 are $5. Kids 4 and under are free. Active military and dependents with ID are $8.
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-6:30pm
http://www.strawberry-fest.org
SPRING AWAKENING FESTIVAL 2016
This educational event focuses on Native American cultural awareness and the preservation of CA wildlife. Exhibitors include native artisans (ie jewelery makers, wood carvers etc), wildlife handlers and nature groups.
All drums and dancers welcome! Fun for the entire family! Live animals, raffles. Children’s Cake Walk and Candy Walk. Special Honoring for David Las Cano Grayfeather. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and pop up canopies.
Free
Saturday, 10am-5pm & Sunday, 9am-2pm
The Equestrian Staging Area
Eaton Canyon Natural Area
1750 N Altadena Dr
Pasadena 91107
BEVERLY HILLS ART SHOW
The Beverly Hills artSHOW, now almost 44 years old, brings art enthusiasts together from all over Southern California and beyond. Artists come from Los Angeles, the Southwest, and the rest of the United States to introduce and sell their work in the garden heart of Beverly Hills.
A special show feature will highlight painters whose work illustrates Men and Women: Gender in Art. Painters, Printmakers, and other featured renderers include many new and notable artists like Bruce Burr, Minas Halaj, Ron Klotchman, Dariusz Labuzek, Rene Porter, Karen Robey, Jamie Walker, and Robin Walker, who address the many shades of male and female in contemporary life. Typically at this event, there are a number of participants who possess masterful drawing skills, and this roster of figurative artists is indeed typical.
Free
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-6pm
Beverly Gardens Park
455 N. Rexford Dr.
Beverly Hills 90210-4817
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
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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C.O.L.A. EXHIBITION
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 through July 3, 2016 at Barnsdall Park (4800 Hollywood Blvd). 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
“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. 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
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. 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
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