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Free weekend? No Pants Metro Ride returns to SoCal
No Pants Subway Ride 2012 in New York City, sponsored by Improv Everywhere.
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No Pants Subway Ride 2012 in New York City, sponsored by Improv Everywhere.
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Free weekend? No Pants Metro Ride returns to SoCal
Soothe your holiday hangover with a handful of cheap and entertaining events. How about a night of improv, followed by tamales, wine and a liberating Metro ride? Here's everything you need to know.
FRIDAY
1. Yabba Dabba Doobie
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Kick off the weekend with a late-night comedy show at Hollywood's Improv, "Yabba Dabba Doobie." Burlesque star Selene Luna will host the event with her friend and comedian Margaret Cho as the headliner. Also taking the stage: Actor John Roberts, who voices Linda Belcher on "Bob’s Burgers," and Wendy Ho, who you may recognize from her parody videos on YouTube. The theme of the night is marijuana in light of Cho's new Amazon series, "Highland."
When: 10 p.m. Friday
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Where: Improv | MAP
Price: $18
2. Improv comedy night
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Get in line to see Improv Shmimprov perform at Maverick Theater in downtown Fullerton. The line forms in front of a church, but that is definitely not where you are headed. This situational comedy show is nestled in the SoCo district, and it's a hidden gem at only $5 per ticket — that is, unless you are daring enough to roll the admission dice at the ticket booth and pay what you roll. The improv troupe engages the audience from the second the doors open, and when the show ends at midnight you can recover from the fun going by grabbing a couple of craft beers at Hopscotch or a nighttime latte at the Night Owl.
When: 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday
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Where: Maverick Theater | MAP
Price: $5 per ticket or roll the admission dice to pay what you roll!
SATURDAY
3. Canceled: International Tamale Festival
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UPDATE: Bad news. The event's organizers announced on its Facebook page that the tamale festival has been canceled. More details here.
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PREVIOUSLY: Put on your stretchy pants and head out to San Bernardino for its two-day tamale festival. There will be several vendors selling all kinds of tamales from around the country. You can also catch live music, a car show — and lots of beer and wine.
When: Saturday and Sunday
Where: Perris Hill Park | MAP
Price: Free admission
4. Alhambra walk
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Experience the sights and sounds of Alhambra with a walking tour led by urban planner James Rojas. You'll stop by a handful of SoCal staples: the historic San Gabriel Mission, the former Sears headquarters and Fosselman's Old Ice Cream. But if it rains, the walk will be canceled. Check Los Angeles Walks' Twitter feed (@losangeleswalks) for updates on Saturday.
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
Where: Alhambra | MAP
Price: Free
5. Sips and Giggles
Cruise the PCH to Malibu Wines for a lovely evening outdoors. Four comedians will keep you entertained while you sip wine and hang with friends. There will be a food truck from from 6 to 9 p.m. Wine specials start at 6 p.m. Pro tip: This place is all outdoors. Wear layers.
When: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday
Where: Malibu Wines | MAP
Price: $5
SUNDAY
6. Free Yoga in Anaheim
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Enjoy an outdoor morning yoga class at the Anaheim Packing District — for free! The Yoga Mat OC is kicking off its free yoga at the Anaheim Packing District park this weekend. Classes will be held every weekend at noon on Saturdays and 10 a.m. on Sundays. After your workout, grab an açai bowl from the Crêpe Coop. Or if you are ready to cheat on your resolutions, nab some poutine from the Kroft. Either way, you still got in your workout!
When: 10 a.m. on Sunday
Where: Farmers Park at the Anaheim Packing District | MAP
Price: Free
7. No Pants Metro Ride
No Pants Subway Ride 2012 in New York City, sponsored by Improv Everywhere.
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This annual tradition is always worth the time. For the eighth year in a row, GuerilLA will be participating in Improv Everywhere’s international mission: The no pants subway ride. And yes, it's exactly what it sounds like. Everyone is encouraged to travel Metro pantless. Our best advice: Bring a friend. Things could get awkward. Oh, and please wear underwear.
Here's where to join the ride.
- Sierra Madre Villa station on the Gold Line in Pasadena
- Willowbrook station on the Blue Line in Willowbrook
- North Hollywood station on the Red Line in North Hollywood
- Wilshire/Western station on the Purple Line in Koreatown
- Culver City station on the Expo Line in Culver City
When: 1 to 3 p.m Sunday
Where: Metro | MAP
Price: $7 for a Metro Day Pass on your TAP card
7. Culture Film Festival
Los Angeles International Culture Film Festival (LAICFF) celebrates cultural diversity with its global competition program that supports emerging filmmakers. Grab tix for a day of screenings, panel discussions and mixers. The event is hosted by the International Student Film Association at UCLA.
When: 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Schedule of events here
Where: UCLA Carnesale Commons | MAP
Price: $30 | Purchase tix
8. Weekend splurge: Aquarium family sleepover
If you are looking for a unique way to spend the weekend, take your kids on an overnighter at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Get up close and personal with one of the aquarium's penguins, discover bioluminescence or you can even venture out on a special flashlight tour. The fun starts at 5 p.m. on Friday and wraps up at 7 a.m. the next morning. Tickets include dinner, breakfast and a late-night snack. Guests must be at least 5 years old to join the fun, and 7 years old to participate in the behind-the-scenes activities. Don't forget to bring your favorite footsie pajamas, because this sleepover is shore to be a lot of fun.
When: 5 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday
Where: Aquarium of the Pacific | MAP
Price: $90 per person | Tickets
What'd we miss? Let us know on Twitter @kristenlepore and @kellie_gal.
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