June 7, 2008
Pencil This In: Saturday

Photo by Lush.i.ous via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr
PARTY
Pop shop Japan L.A. celebrates their 2 year anniversary at Rise at the Highlands. Come decked out in your best Lolita and Japanese street fashion and get your picture taken with Hello Kitty.
10 p.m. // Rise at The Highlands // 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 433 Hollywood // (323) 461-9800 // Free
ART
For one night only, Billy Shire Fine Arts will host the premiere of Niagara’s new work, partnered with VANS. There will be 30 original works on sale, as well as music and drinks for all guests.
7 p.m. // Billy Shire Fine Arts // 5790 Washington Blvd, Culver City // (323) 297-0600 // Free
READ
The 6th annual Feria del Libro Family Book Fair is taking place right now until 5 p.m. The event promotes literacy in the home and at school. The event will focus on culturally relevant stories, and guests will be able to meet the authors that made them.
10 a.m. // Los Angeles City Hall // 200 N. Spring St, Los Angeles // (213)-473-7001 // Free
FASHION
Tonight is the California Design College Annual Fashion Show and this year’s event is entitled, Eco & Vine. Green is the new… everything, and where will you find trendier clothing than at an art show featuring up and coming designers aimed to create eco-friendly apparel?
7 p.m. // Avalon Hollywood // 1735 Vine St. Hollywood // (213) 251-3636 // $15-25
FILM
The weather is getting better which means you need to start taking advantage of these warm sunny evenings. Start tonight at MOCA’s outdoor screening series. Tonight’s Target Video program Underground Forces features rare footage of punk and New Wave bands from around the world. Henry Rollins will start the evening with a special music set.
7 p.m. // The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA // 152 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles // $5-10
PHOTOGRAPHY
All day Olvera Street will be decked out with colorful flowers and scenes from California’s past to celebrate Fiesta de las Flores. The neighborhood invites you to take out your camera and practice your photography skills on the picturesque decorations.
10 a.m. // Olvera Street Mexican Marketplace // 845 N. Alameda St, Los Angeles // Free


