Results tagged “saturday”

Add some South American sizzle to your recipe repertoire with today's class held at the Museum of Latin American Art. Learn to make arepas, a massively versatile Venezuelan dish made with corn bread, then filled with eggs, meat, tomatoes, salad, cheese, shrimp, or fish. 11:30 a.m.

Launch a preemptive strike on Black Friday by jumpstarting your holiday shopping in South Pasadena this weekend. Merchants on Mission Street from Fair Oaks Pharmacy to City Hall will hold open houses, offer discounts and give out goody bags (woot!) during this pre-holiday block party. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Per this event's host, Out of the Box, Los Angeles is the 7th most haunted city in the country. How does one measure this, do you think? Highest incidence of apparition sightings? Most vampire paraphernalia? Highest population of creepy people? We have no idea, but you can discover all there is to know about haunted Hollywood as you run between various hotels, theaters and secret locations on this hair-raising hunt. No EMF meters required, but a flashlight is recommended. Call 323.799.1374 to register.

For a dose of true local culture this weekend, consider this poetry festival hosted by the Pasadena Public Library. Now in its third year, this poetry powwow honors the most distinguished local poets from both the past and present, with guests reading not only their own poems but the works of their predecessors as well. The event will feature Laurel Ann Bogen presenting the work of Eloise Klein Healy, Ron Koertge presenting the work of Steve Kowit, and BH Fairchild reading Henri Coulette and Robert Mezey. 3 p.m., free.

If you consider the '68 Camaro a work of art, then this street festival is for you. Today the city of Santa Monica provides a backdrop for an auto show that not only features classic cars but music, glass-blowing, ceramics, painting, poetry, photography, wood carving, sculpture and jewelry making as well. Hop on one of the two double-decker Skyline Tour buses that will run up and down the street to ensure you take it all in. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. today at Pico and Centinela.

Are you aware that it's DOCOMOMO North America Tour Day? Well it is. And if you feel like celebrating, the Los Angeles Conservancy is offering a special afternoon Evolving Skyline tour at 2 p.m. today. The tour explores the architecture, history, art, and policies that have molded LA's Central Business District and Bunker Hill. Cost is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Purchase tickets here.

The Mar Vista Recreation Center hosts an environmentally-friendly (and super kid-friendly) community Fall festival today with a mission to increase awareness of and participation in protecting the environment, and have some fun. What kind of fun, pray tell? Circus acts, a 60s and 70s cover band, and square dancing! Woot! There's also a morning puppet show promoting environmental awareness, as well as a "Kidz Go Green Zone" with nine inflatable slides, bouncers, arts and crafts using recycled materials, face painting, games, and a petting zoo. (Is accompaniment by a child required? Just asking.) 11430 Woodbine Ave. from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If you're the type of parent who has to slip squash purées à la Jessica Seinfeld into your kid's mac n' cheese, swing by Westfield Topanga today and enter them in the KCRW's World's Pickiest Eater contest. You and your child will sample creations prepared by Good Food host and Angeli Caffe Chef Evan Kleiman, who dares to find something your child will love. Event runs from 2 - 4 p.m.

Tonight Pershing Square plays host to a free, multimedia art show that will literally light up the heart of downtown. The event showcases more than 50 artists whose installations, performances and projections utilize the medium of light, with many of the pieces incorporating park fixtures into the illumination. Music and refreshments will also be abundant at this family-friendly event.

Play "I Spy" in San Pedro this Saturday with a scavenger hunt run by Out of the Box Events. Meant to drag Angelenos out of their regular hangouts and into lesser known parts of the city, OOTB promises this hunt will go way beyond simply collecting objects and instead be full of creative challenges. We wonder...dizzy bat races? Dumpster diving? Strip bowling? Find out and report back. Tickets are $30 and benefit the Los Angeles Conservancy. Game runs from 2 - 5 p.m. Bring a digital camera.

If you're still craving a scoop of Buff Monster, dip into Culver City's Corey Helford Gallery tonight as it plays host to the opening of his latest exhibit, "Heavy Metal Ice Cream Smile." This is the third visit to CHG for the once-rogue street artist turned pro, and per the man himself, "The few people that have already seen the pieces in the show all agree that this body of work is my best." As Buff Monster would have it, we're tickled pink. The event runs from 7 - 10 p.m.

Sea and Space Explorations in Eagle Rock is having a fundraising "Resort Raiser" flea market tonight from 6-10pm. There you'll experience a giant flea market, performances by Simone Gad (a short spoken word piece), Homesick Elephant and Doormouse, sounds, Fluxus popsicles, massages, psychic readings, food and fundraising for this artist-run non profit.

Break out the bicycle and head to Santa Monica for an afternoon bike tour focusing on arts and culture in the area. Co-organized by C.I.C.L.E. (Cyclists Inciting Change thru LIVE Exchange) and led by their League Certified Cycling Instructors, consists of an 8-mile loop throughout the city of Santa Monica. Beginning at SMMoA, the tour will make its first stop at The Broad Stage and continue on to the Miles Playhouse. From there, bikers will travel to the 18th Street Arts Center and then back to SMMoA. The tour will proceed at a slow, social pace and obey all traffic laws. Registration is from 1-2 at SMMoA, workshops and bike checkup from 2-5, and the tour begins at 5. Participation in the bike tour is FREE. The bike flag workshop is FREE for SMMoA members and $5 for non-members. (Pre-register online and click on "Buy Event Tickets.")

Nisei Week is a celebration of all things Japanese, and boasts a bunch of events for the entire week in LA's Little Tokyo. This weekend there's the Tanabata Festival and Street Faire with carnival rides and the Grand Parade. This year's Nisei Week Japanese Festival theme is "A Year of Celebrations" celebrating many centennial milestone anniversaries of community-based organizations and the golden anniversary of the first ever sister-city of the City of Los Angeles, Nagoya, Japan. The Nisei Week website has a full calendar listing all the various events you can check out.

Tonight at midnight, Johnny Cupcakes (it's t-shirts, not actual cupcakes) is presenting a showing of The Goonies at the Fairfax Cinemas (7907 Beverly Blvd.), and it's $10 for all seats. Not sure if you remember/know 1985's The Goonies? Here's the story: "With their neighborhood in danger of being bulldozed and turned into a golf course, a plucky group of misfit kids set out to save their beloved 'hood in the most logical way possible: by embarking on a quest to find lost pirate treasure, naturally. Of course the path to the loot is paved with perils, including a host of imaginative booby traps, awkward adolescent moments, and a band of bumbling crooks out to claim the treasure for themselves." Oh yeah, Corey Feldman's in it. LOL.

Hosted by The Red Cross and City of Santa Monica, today's Pet Fair & Chip-a-thon (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) will give area residents a chance to adopt furry friends. Head over to Ocean Park Blvd & 25th Street. Also happening are: Free micro-chipping, low-cost vaccinations, licensing & registration, pet disaster preparedness + much more. [.pdf]

Actor and musician Patrick Muldoon ("Starship Troopers," "Melrose Place," "Days of our Lives") hosts sketch comedy show “ACME Saturday Night” tonight at 8:00 at ACME Comedy Theatre. Muldoon will appear in several sketches with various “ACME Saturday Night” cast members, and perform some of his original music with fellow band member Neil Ives. The show is recorded in front of a studio audience and happens to stream live worldwide online, too. Studio audience tickets are available at the website for $10.00. Tickets are $15.00 at the door the night of the show.

Beach Dazed is FMLY's twelve hour celebration of Los Angeles' music and arts community with free ice cream from the Ice Cream Man, Korean BBQ by the Calbi truck, two stages, a slip 'n' slides, water balloon fights, a pool, slide, local artists, great food, and a ton more @Out of Asia (3249 S. La Cienega Blvd). There's two stages of music and endless day and nighttime activities with RJD2, Voxtrot, Busdriver, Best Coast, [Post-foetus], Alligators, DJDT, Haim, Pizza!, 'REALLY, very', Railcars, Evan Voytas, Your Majesty performing an all 8bit DJ set, Riplee, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and guest DJs! Tickets are $30 via InTicketing, and for every ticket bought a tree is planted; door price is $40. At the door discount: for all Los Angeles students with a valid ID, tickets will be sold for $20.

Beautiful Simplicity: Arts & Crafts Architecture in Southern California is a documentary that examines the profound effects of the movement on both the physical and cultural development of Southern California in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The film introduces viewers to the work of a dozen notable architects who were influenced by Arts & Crafts ideals, and features over forty important structures in the Southland. See it today at 1 p.m. at the Santa Monica Public Library (Main Library, MLK Jr. Auditorium).

What's that saying? You can't swing a dead cat without (in today's case) hitting some sort of 4th of July celebration. Yeah, that's pretty much how it is. If you are looking for something to do, there are a few events you might want to look into, or, grab your loved ones and head out to where the fireworks are legit.

Tonight from 7-11 p.m. head down to Chinatown to enjoy a free festival commemorating the anniversary of the establishment of “New Chinatown,” built when the original Chinatown enclave was taken over for the construction of Union Station. Actress April Hong and Comedian Ewan Chung will emcee the event featuring 40’s and 50’s era music and dancing to the music of the Pat Longo Big Band with vocalists Nancy Osborne and John-Eric Booth. There will also be casino games benefiting the Chinatown Service Center Youth Center, Chinese acrobats and martial artists, and a video presentation of historic photos. The event will also feature a salute to WWII Chinese American war veterans. It's free to check out, and a fun way to get out and see an important LA community and honor its history.

Apartment 3 is putting on a "Fancy Yard Sale" where you'll find over 500 unique pieces of vintage all under $20. Shop among tons and tons of women's wear (vintage dresses, swimsuits,shirts, skirts, mini sweaters, and tops and men's wear, too...all for under $20 each. Groove to summer jams by Djs Rockwell, Tommy B & Bruce Leroy, and enjoy Hot Dogs by Frankenstand, free cocktails and delicious lemonade all day. 1-6 p.m. @Apartment 3 (4634 Hollywood Blvd 90027).

Okay, so we're in the midst of the foggy grayscale grip of some serious June Gloom, but beneath those misty, low-hanging patches our landscape still has some of the most kick-ass coolness to offer Angelenos. So get outdoors, dammit! Take a hike, take a walk, take a run. Explore a park, some mountains, or a body of water. Just dress for the occasion, wear the right shoes, and be safe. Enjoy our amazing outdoors on National Get Outdoors Day. It's your duty!

(7570 McGroarty Terrace) in Tujunga. Bring a blanket and enjoy the night under the stars with Bali & Beyond's Maria Bodmann and Cliff DeArment presenting one of their favorite shadow plays! Before dark, enjoy performances and workshops by notable Los Angeles' puppeteers. Shop at the unique gift booths, make a simple puppet or learn to manipulate one. Grab a bite! Proceeds are used to fund their festival.

So apparently this is the "Best Festival Experience in Southern California During Memorial Day Weekend." Granted, it's one of the only ones...but anyhow...it does look good. Topanga Days is a 3 day Fair & Fund Raiser celebrating Music & The Arts, held on the Topanga Community Club grounds (1440 North Topanga Canyon Blvd), and runs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, tomorrow, and Monday. This year's theme is "Topanga Roots Evolution." You can enjoy traditional festival games, eats, and attractions, and see some music (tonight's headliner is Blood, Sweat & Tears).

Tattered Fragments of the Map is a curatorial project materializing in multiple forms: an exhibition, a publication and a series of public programs. This project reveals mapping itself as a generative process of knowledge creation, a liberatory method for re-imagining and re-imaging our world, its built and natural environments, and the relationship between space and place. The exhibition kicks off tonight from 7-10 at g727 in Downtown, and the show runs until June 30th.

It's time for another installment of BoredLA’s art and music show, and they tell us that this time around, things are better than ever. More art, more music, more activities, and food! It's the opening of the I Like You(r Art) group exhibition featuring over a dozen talented local artists including David Phillips, Krystle Swaving, Chen Luoshu, Alex Pandel, Hannah Kim, Jonathan Bussiere of Hips and Hair, Mike Galasso, Cecelia Webber, Bryan Carberry, Katie Raphael, Ben Koffman, Alex Alkana, and more tba. Tien Nguyen, Alex Alkana, Poor Friends, and DJ IVANPARTY will entertain through out the night on the stage in the Ragazzi Room. Next door at Bacaro LA, they will be offering a special menu for the night featuring cheap food and cheap wine. It's all going down tonight, 7-11 p.m., and all it costs you is a $1 donation, which goes to keeping the BoredLA site running.

Single tickets for the 2009 summer season at the Hollywood Bowl go on sale today for their 88th season. The season spans 14 weeks, from June to September, and includes presentations of classical music by the Los Angeles Philharmonic; popular weekend shows with the Philharmonic and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; jazz; world music; pop; rock; and special presentations, as well as family and educational programs. Head to the Box Office in the Bowl's center plaza (hey, you can run the stairs while you're there!) or, if you're a glutton for punishment, use TicketMaster. The Box Office is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through May 10th, then Noon-6 p.m. beginning May 12th (Tu-Sun only).

Today is the second day of the LA Weekly's LA Weekend. LAist is hungering for this afternoon's Carnivore panel, featuring Mark Peel of Campanile, Octavio Becerra of Palate Food + Wine, Vinny Dotolo from Animal and Susan Feniger of Street in a discussion moderated by Jonathan Gold. But there are other tasty non-food events today, all free, including film screenings, author panel discussions, and musical performances. The Weekly has all the deets, natch.