Every summer, Cinespia screens outdoor movies at Hollywood Forever cemetery. The first one was last weekend, but the weather wasn't great for sitting outside on the grass.
Tomorrow, May 31, they will show "The Party," starring Peter Sellers and directed by Blake Edwards. Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket to sit on. A DJ will be spinning music before and after the screening.
Gates open at 7:30 pm and the movie starts at 9:00. Hollywood Forever is at 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard (at Gower). Parking is $5 and the suggested donation is $10. For more information, click here.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Culver City ARTWALK
Saturday, May 31, is the 3rd Annual ARTWALK Culver City. This free, self-guided tour celebrates the Culver City Art District, a cluster of galleries centered around the intersection of Washington and La Cienega Boulevards exhibiting new and distinguished artists.
Over forty galleries will be open from 12 noon to 6pm and some galleries will remain open until 8pm. There will also be live jazz and neighboring restaurants will be offering special promotions. For more information, call the Culver City Cultural Affairs Hotline at (310) 253-5716 or click here to download a map and flyer.
Over forty galleries will be open from 12 noon to 6pm and some galleries will remain open until 8pm. There will also be live jazz and neighboring restaurants will be offering special promotions. For more information, call the Culver City Cultural Affairs Hotline at (310) 253-5716 or click here to download a map and flyer.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
New Ferris wheel debuts
A new, solar-powered Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier will open to the public tomorrow night, May 28, with a lighting ceremony. The new Pacific Wheel uses energy-efficient LED bulbs and will feature computer-generated light displays.
The festivities will begin at 8:00 pm with live music, followed by the lighting ceremony and fireworks at 8:30 pm. Guests may ride for free from 9:15 pm to midnight, and Pacific Park will provide free popcorn and cotton candy.
Pacific Park is an amusement park located on the pier, at the end of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica. Click the link for directions and parking.
The festivities will begin at 8:00 pm with live music, followed by the lighting ceremony and fireworks at 8:30 pm. Guests may ride for free from 9:15 pm to midnight, and Pacific Park will provide free popcorn and cotton candy.
Pacific Park is an amusement park located on the pier, at the end of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica. Click the link for directions and parking.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Options for Memorial Day Weekend
You have your choice of street fairs and festivals over the 3-day weekend.
There's the Memorial Day Street Fair on Saturday and Sunday. The location is given as Wilshire Blvd. and Alvarado, which is right next to Macarthur Park downtown. Organized by Hispanic Events Marketing, this festival should attract lots of Spanish-speaking families. Expect food, live music and carnival rides. Free.
Then there's Topanga Days, an annual celebration in Topanga Canyon. Now in its 35th year, the festival includes two stages of live music and dance performances, an arts & crafts fair, and a parade on Monday. Expect lots of hippies, vegetarians and nature lovers. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for kids.
Finally, there's the 35th Annual Valley Greek Festival at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Northridge. Three days of traditional Greek music and dancing, Greek food and pastries, and Greek handicrafts. There will also be cooking demos and tours of the church. Expect a lot of Greeks. Free.
There's the Memorial Day Street Fair on Saturday and Sunday. The location is given as Wilshire Blvd. and Alvarado, which is right next to Macarthur Park downtown. Organized by Hispanic Events Marketing, this festival should attract lots of Spanish-speaking families. Expect food, live music and carnival rides. Free.
Then there's Topanga Days, an annual celebration in Topanga Canyon. Now in its 35th year, the festival includes two stages of live music and dance performances, an arts & crafts fair, and a parade on Monday. Expect lots of hippies, vegetarians and nature lovers. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for kids.
Finally, there's the 35th Annual Valley Greek Festival at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Northridge. Three days of traditional Greek music and dancing, Greek food and pastries, and Greek handicrafts. There will also be cooking demos and tours of the church. Expect a lot of Greeks. Free.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Cool Creepy Crawlies
The 22nd Annual Bug Fair is happening this weekend at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
The attractions include live spiders and scorpions, private bug collections for sale, two world-renowned insect chefs doing live cooking demos, plus over 60 vendors with books, entomological equipment and supplies, artwork, toys, etc.
May 17 & 18, 10 am to 5 pm. Free with admission. The Natural History Museum is downtown in Exposition Park. For more info, click here.
The attractions include live spiders and scorpions, private bug collections for sale, two world-renowned insect chefs doing live cooking demos, plus over 60 vendors with books, entomological equipment and supplies, artwork, toys, etc.
May 17 & 18, 10 am to 5 pm. Free with admission. The Natural History Museum is downtown in Exposition Park. For more info, click here.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Little Tokyo FunFest
There's a lot going on this weekend in Los Angeles' historic Japanese neighborhood, located downtown near the civic center. On Saturday, May 17, it's the 2nd Annual Nikkei Community Day and the San Tai San Youth Basketball Tournament (for boys and girls ages 7-12).
"Nikkei" is the Japanese word for Japanese people living abroad: in other words, Japanese nationals in America and Japanese-Americans. The event will include community information booths, live stage performances and workshops.
"San tai san" means "3 on 3". However, registration for the youth basketball tournament is already closed. More information is available here.
Sunday, May 18, is the 25th Annual Children's Day Celebration. (Children's Day is a national holiday in Japan and is celebrated on May 5.) Activities include a kids' fun run and cultural discovery workshops. An Asian Pacific Arts & Crafts Fair will run both days.
JACCC Plaza, Center Building and San Pedro Street downtown, 10 am to 4 pm, Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. For more info, click here.
"Nikkei" is the Japanese word for Japanese people living abroad: in other words, Japanese nationals in America and Japanese-Americans. The event will include community information booths, live stage performances and workshops.
"San tai san" means "3 on 3". However, registration for the youth basketball tournament is already closed. More information is available here.
Sunday, May 18, is the 25th Annual Children's Day Celebration. (Children's Day is a national holiday in Japan and is celebrated on May 5.) Activities include a kids' fun run and cultural discovery workshops. An Asian Pacific Arts & Crafts Fair will run both days.
JACCC Plaza, Center Building and San Pedro Street downtown, 10 am to 4 pm, Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. For more info, click here.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Earth Day in May?
WorldFest, billed as "LA's Largest Earth Day Festival!", takes place on Saturday, May 10. Earth Day, you may recall, was April 22. So while it's not actually on or near Earth Day, it still looks like a really great environmental-awareness event.
The festival will include several different venues, including a main stage with bands and celebrity speakers, an Earth Lounge with smaller acts, a Healthy Hut with presentations on diet, health and exercise, and a Kids' Zone. Information on eco-friendly products and green non-profits, as well as live animal adoptions.
Woodley Park, Encino. 10 am - 6:30 pm. $7 admission for adults, $5 seniors, kids under 12 are free. Click here for more info.
The festival will include several different venues, including a main stage with bands and celebrity speakers, an Earth Lounge with smaller acts, a Healthy Hut with presentations on diet, health and exercise, and a Kids' Zone. Information on eco-friendly products and green non-profits, as well as live animal adoptions.
Woodley Park, Encino. 10 am - 6:30 pm. $7 admission for adults, $5 seniors, kids under 12 are free. Click here for more info.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Classic Cars in Culver City
This Saturday, May 10, is the "Cruisin' Back to the 50's" Culver City Car Show.
George Barris, creator of the Batmobile, the Munsters' Koach and the Beverly Hillbillies' jalopy, will present some of his iconic creations for film and TV. Over 400 classic cars and hot rods will be on display, along with food, live music and vendors.
Downtown Culver City, on Culver and Washington between Duquesne and Ince. 9 am to 3 pm. Free.
George Barris, creator of the Batmobile, the Munsters' Koach and the Beverly Hillbillies' jalopy, will present some of his iconic creations for film and TV. Over 400 classic cars and hot rods will be on display, along with food, live music and vendors.
Downtown Culver City, on Culver and Washington between Duquesne and Ince. 9 am to 3 pm. Free.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Pacific Islander Festival
This weekend is the 19th Annual Pacific Islander Festival in Harbor City. The Pacific Islander Festival celebrates the culture and traditional arts of the Polynesian, Melanesian and Micronesian communities of Los Angeles.
See authentic ongoing stage performances from local Pacific Island dance troupes and musicians and view demonstrations of flower and feather lei making, gourd carving and other traditional arts. Food booths will offer local specialties from the islands of Guam, Hawai'i, Samoa and others. This year's Festival celebrates the indigenous people of Hawai'i.
Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4. 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park, Harbor City. Admission is free. For more info, click here.
See authentic ongoing stage performances from local Pacific Island dance troupes and musicians and view demonstrations of flower and feather lei making, gourd carving and other traditional arts. Food booths will offer local specialties from the islands of Guam, Hawai'i, Samoa and others. This year's Festival celebrates the indigenous people of Hawai'i.
Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4. 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park, Harbor City. Admission is free. For more info, click here.
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