Los Angeles' Chinatown was founded 70 years ago this week. Back then it was called "New Chinatown" because it replaced the original settlement, which was displaced by the construction of Union Station.
This weekend, Chinatown celebrates the 70th Anniversary of its birth with a free celebration in Central Plaza, located at 951 N. Broadway Street. There will be live 1940's style Big Band music, dancing, a costume contest, vintage cocktails, martial arts demos, lion dances and more.
Saturday, June 28, 7:00-11:00 pm. Chinatown. For more info, visit the Chinatown web site.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Get your groove on at the Getty
This Friday, celebrate the end of the work week with an evening of free music and spectacular city views at the Getty Center's Fridays Off the 405. Art-pop duo No Age will perform outdoors in the museum courtyard, preceded by reggae-infused grooves from DJ King Shade. In addition, the galleries will be open late.
Friday, June 27, 6:00-9:00 pm. Free. Visit the Getty website for directions and parking info.
Friday, June 27, 6:00-9:00 pm. Free. Visit the Getty website for directions and parking info.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Free concerts at Caltech
This weekend, Caltech presents "Dance Under the Stars", free outdoor concerts featuring two different local artists.
On Friday, June 20, I See Hawks in L.A. will present their unique blend of alt-country songcraft, social commentary and environmental awareness. On Saturday, June 21, Grammy-nominated Spanish-language vocalist Perla Batalla will perform.
Both concerts take place on Beckman Mall on the Caltech campus at 8:00 pm. Free. Bring a blanket to sit on and a picnic. For more info, click here.
On Friday, June 20, I See Hawks in L.A. will present their unique blend of alt-country songcraft, social commentary and environmental awareness. On Saturday, June 21, Grammy-nominated Spanish-language vocalist Perla Batalla will perform.
Both concerts take place on Beckman Mall on the Caltech campus at 8:00 pm. Free. Bring a blanket to sit on and a picnic. For more info, click here.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Free Irish concert at the Getty
Friday Nights at the Getty is a free performance series featuring an eclectic mix of music, dance, theater, and spoken word events. Tonight is the final performance of the 2007-2008 season; the series resumes in September.
From the Getty web site:
Friday, June 13, at 7:00 pm in the Harold M. Williams Auditorium. Free; reservations required. Call (310) 440-7300 or click here to make a reservation.
From the Getty web site:
Two of Ireland's most celebrated musical ambassadors, soprano Ailish Tynan and pianist Hugh Tinney, perform a recital of songs by Brahms and Faure and arrangements of Irish folksongs by Herbert Hughes from Tynan's recently released CD A Purse of Gold. This concert is part of the Music for Museums series, a collaboration with the National Gallery of Ireland.
Friday, June 13, at 7:00 pm in the Harold M. Williams Auditorium. Free; reservations required. Call (310) 440-7300 or click here to make a reservation.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Amazing art under your feet
This weekend is the 2008 Pasadena Chalk Festival. Billed as the world’s largest street painting festival, it will draw nearly 600 artists from across Southern California who will use pastels to create artwork covering an area equal to two city blocks.
The two-day celebration of sidewalk painting and competition will take place inside Paseo Colorado, June 14-15, from 10 am to 7 pm. Prizes will be awarded in 10 categories, including Best of Show, Best 3D Effect and Most Humorous.
Admission is free. Click the link above for more info.
The two-day celebration of sidewalk painting and competition will take place inside Paseo Colorado, June 14-15, from 10 am to 7 pm. Prizes will be awarded in 10 categories, including Best of Show, Best 3D Effect and Most Humorous.
Admission is free. Click the link above for more info.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Free summer Shakespeare
Since 1998, Shakespeare By The Sea has been presenting free performances of the Bard's works in San Pedro and other locations around Los Angeles.
The 2008 season gets underway on Thursday, June 12, at 8:00 pm with "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in Point Fermin Park. They will perform Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy in repertoire with "Antony and Cleopatra" through August 9. Check the schedule for other outdoor venues.
Get there early for the best seats, bring a blanket to sit on and a picnic, and enjoy free theater under the stars. Click here for more information.
The 2008 season gets underway on Thursday, June 12, at 8:00 pm with "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in Point Fermin Park. They will perform Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy in repertoire with "Antony and Cleopatra" through August 9. Check the schedule for other outdoor venues.
Get there early for the best seats, bring a blanket to sit on and a picnic, and enjoy free theater under the stars. Click here for more information.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Free J.A.M. sessions at the Ford
Get your creative juices flowing at the Ford Amphitheatre’s FREE J.A.M. (Jazzed and Motivated) Sessions. Dance, sing, play your favorite instrument and engage in other activities guided by artists from the Ford season. Beginner, intermediate and advanced participants are all welcome.
The next one is called "The Groove Divine" with Viver Brasil Dance Company and takes place on Tuesday, June 17, at 7:00 pm. Come for an orixá dance movement workshop with live music and get a sneak peek at their upcoming performance.
If you've never been to the Ford Amphitheatre, it's a wonderful outdoor theater in the Hollywood Hills, on the other side of the Cahuenga Pass from the Hollywood Bowl. During the summer, they have a variety of programs and performances for the whole family.
Click this link or call the Ford Box Office at 323 461-3673 for more information and to make a reservation.
The next one is called "The Groove Divine" with Viver Brasil Dance Company and takes place on Tuesday, June 17, at 7:00 pm. Come for an orixá dance movement workshop with live music and get a sneak peek at their upcoming performance.
If you've never been to the Ford Amphitheatre, it's a wonderful outdoor theater in the Hollywood Hills, on the other side of the Cahuenga Pass from the Hollywood Bowl. During the summer, they have a variety of programs and performances for the whole family.
Click this link or call the Ford Box Office at 323 461-3673 for more information and to make a reservation.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Free history tour: Port of Los Angeles
Sorry for the lack of posts all week. I came down with a nasty cold that cut into my Internet time. Still getting over it, but couldn't let the week end with no tips for you!
Tomorrow, The Port of Los Angeles will offer a free narrated bus tour of the harbor area. Shuttle buses will stop at six different sites: the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, Point Fermin Lighthouse, Fort MacArthur Military Museum, Drum Barracks Civil War Museum and the Banning Residence Museum. Buses will make a continuous loop all day, so you can board at any time and visit each site at your own pace.
Food, parking, historical maps and book signings will also be available.
Saturday, June 7, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, click here.
Tomorrow, The Port of Los Angeles will offer a free narrated bus tour of the harbor area. Shuttle buses will stop at six different sites: the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, Point Fermin Lighthouse, Fort MacArthur Military Museum, Drum Barracks Civil War Museum and the Banning Residence Museum. Buses will make a continuous loop all day, so you can board at any time and visit each site at your own pace.
Food, parking, historical maps and book signings will also be available.
Saturday, June 7, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, click here.
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