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Get Out: B.A.M. Fest, Grand Park Block Party & Eagle Rock Music Festival
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By Michaia Hernandez
BEER: The 3rd annual B.A.M. Fest (Beer, Art and Music Festival), which takes place in Santa Monica this afternoon, brings together a variety of craft beer, art and music that is locally produced. In addition to having over 35 breweries (you get unlimited sampling), the event will have live music by four bands, three art galleries, open artist studios, a free bike valet and gourmet food trucks. The event goes from 1 to 6 p.m. at the 18th Street Arts Center. Tickets are $40 presale and $45 at the door. For more information, visit the 18th Street Arts Center website.
PARTY: You can head over to Grand Park's Downtown Block Party for the unveiling of the park's 12-acre space. Attendees will be able to enjoy live music, aerialists, dancers, and food trucks parked along four city blocks. The free event will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. For the complete schedule, visit Grand Park's website.
MUSIC: Over 70 L.A.-based bands and DJs come together on 11 different stages for the 14th annual Eagle Rock Music Festival, presented by Councilmember Jose Huizar and Center for the Arts Eagle Rock. You can get in with a $10 donation—which can either be given online or at the door—but you can also pay $20 for an exclusive digital download with tracks from ERMF bands, VIP entrance and an ERMF T-shirt. More information can be found at the Center for the Arts Eagle Rock.
DIY: L.A. Zine Fest is teaming up with Folk Art Everywhere and Craft and Folk Art Museum to bring you a free zine workshop this afternoon. Participants will get a chance to briefly learn about the history of the zine and about folding an eight-page; and to create their own themed zine “based on a mixture of Dia De Los Muertos altars” and personal zines. The event takes place from noon to 2 p.m. at the first floor conference room in Mercado La Paloma. You can RSVP here, or check out the event's website for more information.
SCAVENGER HUNT: The Natural History Museum will be hosting Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Natural History Museum Scavenger Hunt at 2 p.m. Highlights of the game include the new dinosaur exhibits, an insect zoo, Megamouth the shark, and a life-size African watering hole. The game is expected to last two and a half hours. Tickets are $30. (Note: Advance purchase of tickets here is required. For more information, visit Watson Adventures' website.
FAIR: The 40th annual Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair will feature fair food, beer and wine gardens, free entertainment, activities for kids, and free valet for strollers and bikes in the Joslyn Center parking lot. Free parking and shuttle buses will also be provided. The event begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m., and will continue tomorrow during the same hours. For a complete schedule, as well as more information, check out the event's website.
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