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EXPLORE: We've been enjoying Trekking LA and today is your opportunity to explore Boyle Heights (if you hurry) or East Hollywood. Meet at Mariachi Plaza at 10 am if you're interested in checking out the Eastside. Meet at the Metro Red Line stop at 1 pm if you want to explore East Hollywood. Tours are $10. For more information, check out the events' website.
ACTION: If you're a James Bond fan, today is your day. LACMA's exhibition featuring James Bond titles will open, and you can catch a double feature of "Goldfinger" and "Thunderball" at 7:30 pm at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica. For more information, check out our write-up.
ART: WWA Gallery is hosting an exhibition called "Wasted" that pays tribute to all the mind-altering substances. 70 artists contributed works to the show that, appropriately, includes a pub crawl. The show opens tonight at 7 pm, and will be up for the rest of the month. The gallery is located at 9517 Culver Blvd in Culver City. For more information, visit the gallery's website.
GREEN: Today the annual Green Long Beach! Festival will be held at the Marina Green (East Shoreline Drive) from 11 am until 8 pm. It will bring together local businesses, green groups, artists, musicians, and educators to celebrate the environment. For more information about the event and who is participating, visit the group's Facebook page.
SHOP: Today is the monthly "The Venice Meet" held on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice at the intersection of Broadway. The open-air market will feature local craftspeople, independent designers, food artisans, gourmet food trucks and music. The meet lasts from 11 am until 5 pm, and admission is free. For more information, visit the event's website.