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HOLLYWOOD ARTISANS MARKET
2022-03-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hollywood Artisans Market, 1715 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, CA, 90028, United States
EVERY OTHER SUNDAY- Hollywood & Cahuenga Blvds
Hollywood Artisans Market is an upscale outdoor market with a Hollywood vibe, offering a mix of Hollywood-related paraphernalia, specialty foods, and authentic, hand-made, one-of-a-kind, treasures and artifacts crafted by talented and creative craftsmen.

Our mission is simple!

We want small business owners to succeed! Our greatest joy is when our vendors sell out of the wares they bring. This means they can support their families and create more wonderful products to share.
Our market is a happy place! There’s a feeling of caring, sharing and giving. We regularly host animal shelters looking for pet adoptions, and host giveaways for the homeless and needy.
We seek to serve local communities by ensuring our markets are sustainable. Hollywood Artisans Market encourages health insurance providers, loan officers, general bankers and others are invited to share resources of information pertaining to home loans, health insurance coverage and whichever information may be of significant assistance to our patrons.
Our market-goers appreciate the valuable products we bring together and share in our mission of supporting small businesses and local communities.

Empowering Boutique Businesses

Crafts & Arts

The very best unique, custom, handmade pieces made by independent craftsman from the greater Los Angeles area.

Clothing & Jewelry

Celebrate the spirit of the City of Angels with unique and artisan-made clothing, jewelry, furniture and more.

Food & Drinks

Tacos, salsas, cotton candy, ice cream, pizzas – we have it all so come hungry!

Free Admission
Open for all, there is no cost to enter the Hollywood Artisans Market!

On-site Parking
Thanks to our partners, LAZ Parking!

Family Friendly
Sundays are for families. Bring your kids, cousins and grandparents – all are invited!

Dog Friendly
2-legged or 4-legged, all are welcome at the Hollywood Artisans Market!

Hours
Sunday: 11:00am – 4:00pm

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.hollywoodartisansmarket.com/

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Million Dollar Breakfast Club
2022-03-20 07:00 - 09:00 | Waterside Shopping- Marina del Rey, 4700 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA, 90292, United States
EVERY SUNDAY @ Waterside Shopping Center Marina del Rey
Join us every Sunday morning for the Million Dollar Breakfast Club Car Show, at the Waterside Shopping Center in Marina del Rey. The coffee, cars and a gathering of car enthusiast cruise in from 7-9am. It doesn’t matter whether you have a hot rod, exotic, late model or no car at all… all you need is the love for cool cars to come and enjoy this event…every Sunday!

You don’t have to be a millionaire, or a member of the Breakfast Club to be here. It is open to everyone who loves cars. And it’s a random variety of cars and trucks that attend, from Audi R8’s and fresh off the dealer floor Vettes, to bagged 60’s surf wagons, to vintage mail trucks, to daily driven muscle cars, to one of a kind vintage European race cars. It’s a random selection with new and different vehicles each week.

The Waterside Shopping Center
is located at, 4700 Admiralty Way at Mindanao.
Located across the street from one of the country’s most prominent marinas, Waterside at Marina Del Rey has helped spark a rebirth of the coastal neighborhood ever since its 2005 re-opening, by creating a community gathering place that perfectly reflects the area’s casual resort spirit.
This 10-acre shopping center as an upscale neighborhood destination, complete with a rose garden, fountain, shaded seating areas and live weekend entertainment, complementing its magnificent waterfront sunsets.
The 133,000 square foot center features luxury boutiques, gourmet and casual dining restaurants, and essential local services for the community’s young, highly educated and affluent residents. Waterside is also a popular stop for the many Southern Californians who come to visit Marina del Rey regularly. This combination of local and regional support helps drive the property’s ongoing success, highlighted by California Pizza Kitchen’s most profitable single restaurant in the continental United States.

For additional information, visit the website @
facebook.com/pages/Million-Dollar-Breakfast-Club

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ABC Mouse
2022-03-20 | Los Angeles Public Library Online, Los Angeles, CA, 90094, United States
NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE!- @ Los Angeles Public Library Online
ABC Mouse— a learning app and website for children from the ages 2–8+, gives access to 8,500 exercises including math, science, health, social studies, art, and music. ABC Mouse has an online educational program that makes learning fun, energizing, and interactive, as it shows kids through books, games, tunes, riddles, recordings, and the sky’s the limit from there. ABC Mouse is free of cost service for public libraries and schools.

ABCmouse.com for Libraries gives kids free access through the entirety of the 16,000 U.S. public libraries to the leading and most far-reaching internet learning asset for children ages 2 through 6+. Since the American Library Association reports that there are in excess of 300 million sessions yearly on internet-connected computers at U.S. public libraries, this activity will fundamentally expand families’ capacity to access and utilize this significant educational program curriculum. The Step-by-Step Learning Path Presents the full ABCmouse.com curriculum in a carefully designed program of more than 850 exercises in ten levels. As your kid finishes each lesson, they are guided to the next one and are propelled to continue learning by ABC Mouse’s Tickets and Rewards System.

This is the most recent in a progression of Age of Learning’s Education Access Initiatives.
Winner of various honors from national education, parent, and media associations, ABCmouse.com offers an exceptionally captivating, master-planned educational program for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and beyond. With more than 3,500 individual learning exercises and 450 exercises, ABCmouse.com incorporates reading and language expressions, math, science, social studies, art, and music, to help children fabricate a solid establishment for academic achievement.

Effectively accessible to in excess of 140 library branches around the country in its pilot stage, including all Los Angeles Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library branches, ABCmouse.com for Libraries makes it brisk and simple for any open library to make a free record. When a library account is made, any individual who visits www.ABCmouse.com from the library can get to the ABCmouse.com online educational plan.
Libraries are now offering free ABC Mouse with your library card, enabling you to have easy access to the curriculum offered on the website.
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For additional information, visit the website @
lapl.org/abcmouse.com

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LIVE MUSIC @ RUNWAY
2022-03-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Runway Playa Vista, 12775 West Millennium, Los Angeles, CA, 90094, United States
ONE NIGHT ONLY- RUNWAY Playa Vista
LIVE MUSIC @ RUNWAY Presents Dylan Galvin! Join us Saturday March 19th from 5pm-8pm for a live acoustic performance by Dylan Galvin!

The premiere destination for all your favorite restaurants, shopping, fitness studios and everyday.

Runway at Playa Vista is a 250,000 sf, high-end, mixed-use lifestyle center comprised of 220,000 sf of retail, 30,000 sf of office and 420 luxury apartments. Anchored by Whole Foods, Cinemark, CVS and Fred Segal, Runway at Playa Vista also offers fine dining, lavish services amenities, multiple bank branches, and specialty fitness. In addition, the center attracted Cedars-Sinai, who assumed the office component providing urgent, primary and “multi-specialty care.”

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.runwayplayavista.com/events

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DC JazzFest From Home Series
2022-03-19 16:00 - 18:00 | DCJF YouTube Channel, Washington DC, DC, United States
EVERY SATURDAY @7PM DCJF YouTube channel

DC JazzFest From Home Series is a weekly event occurring every Saturday at 7 PM on the DCJF YouTube Channel and Facebook page that will feature never-before-seen footage of performances from year’s past as well as live-streamed shows from DCJF artist alums. Please make a contribution to the Artist Support Fund to directly support the featured artists and to help the DCJF Music Education Program as we continue to provide academic instruction to students around the DC metro area.

The DC JazzFest
(DCJF) organization provides enriching and entertaining jazz performances and programs that introduce students and adults from all walks of life to jazz; our nation’s singular original art form. DCJF presents a selection of the jazz genre’s most acclaimed artists as well as emerging artists, and provides enhanced exposure for the rich treasure trove of musicians from the Washington, DC area. Throughout the year, DCJF nourishes the community with music education programs that extend our reach into underserved communities and enhance the quality of life for DC public and charter school students. Our signature programs are the annual DC JazzFest, presented since 2005; the free-round, year-round, DCJF Education Program, which gets kids “jazzed” about learning; the Fishman Embassy Series, which showcases emerging and established artist; and DCJazzPrix, our international jazz band competition. DC JazzFest has grown in size and stature each year. The 2019 DC JazzFest attracted a record-breaking 148,459 attendees of all ages, ethnicities and income levels.
Our Mission
The mission of the DC JazzFest (DCJF), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is to:

Present internationally world-renowned and emerging artists in celebration of jazz;
Unify diverse communities and enable connections between artists and audience year-round;
Advance jazz and music education by providing exciting, adventurous and diverse musical experiences for audiences of all ages and backgrounds in the greater DC area as well as out-of-town visitors;
Provide performance opportunities for DC-based jazz musicians; and
Highlight DC as a major and vibrant center for jazz; and as a premier cultural destination

Our signature programs are the annual DC JazzFest, presented annually since 2004; the year-round DCJF Music Education Program, established in 2008; the Charles Fishman Embassy Series, established in 2012; and DC JazzPrix, established in 2015.

For additional DC JazzFest information, visit the website @
https://dcjazzfest.org/

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LACMA Black American Portraits
2022-03-19 15:00 - 17:00 | LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90036, United States
FREE EVERYDAY AFTER 3PM- Mid Wilshire District

LACMA presents Black American Portraits. Remembering Two Centuries of Black American Art, guest curated by David Driskell at LACMA 45 years ago, this exhibition reframes portraiture to center Black American subjects, sitters, and spaces.

Spanning over two centuries from c. 1800 to the present day, this selection of approximately 140 works draws primarily from LACMA’s permanent collection and highlights emancipation and early studio photography, scenes from the Harlem Renaissance, portraits from the Civil Rights and Black Power eras, and multiculturalism of the 1990s.

Black American Portraits chronicles the ways in which Black Americans have used portraiture to envision themselves in their own eyes. Countering a visual culture that often demonizes Blackness and fetishizes the spectacle of Black pain, these images center love, abundance, family, community, and exuberance.

Exhibition Soundtrack Available
The Black American Portraits exhibition soundtrack celebrates the radiance of Black musical culture in its most joyful forms, featuring song selections from several of the artists represented in the show: Karon Davis, Reggie Burrows Hodges, Shinique Smith, and Umar Rashid alongside additional song curation by dublab’s Mark “Frosty” McNeill.
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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is an art museum located on Wilshire Boulevard in the Miracle Mile vicinity of Los Angeles; admission is FREE after 3pm on Tuesdays. Located on the Pacific Rim, LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection of more than 142,000 objects that illuminate 6,000 years of artistic expression across the globe. Committed to showcasing a multitude of art histories, LACMA exhibits and interprets works of art from new and unexpected points of view that are informed by the region’s rich cultural heritage and diverse population. LACMA’s spirit of experimentation is reflected in its work with artists, technologists, and thought leaders as well as in its regional, national, and global partnerships to share collections and programs, create pioneering initiatives, and engage new audiences.

We offer Free General Admission for:

LACMA members, every day
Youth (12 & under) and Teens (13–17) Residing in L.A. County
Youth (12 & under) Residing Outside L.A. County
NexGenLA members and one guest. NexGenLA is a free membership for kids under 17 years who live in L.A. County
L.A. County residents, weekdays after 3 pm with valid ID
Active-duty military (including National Guard and Reserve) and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day, through the Blue Star Museums program
Bank of America debit or credit card holders, first full weekend of every month
All visitors, second Tuesday of each month
SoCal Museums Annual Free-For-All Day
Professional Personal Care Attendant (PPCA) accompanying a paying visitor who requires such care. Complimentary admission for a PPCA may be requested at a LACMA Ticket Office.
Members from 24 museums nationwide receive free general admission through the Reciprocal Membership Program.

Free Membership for L.A. County Kids & Teens

NexGenLA
Make LACMA a regular part of your life! NexGenLA is a free membership for kids under 17 years who live in L.A. County. As NexGenLA members, kids and teens can visit the museum for free anytime and bring one guest for free admission.
Learn more about NexGenLA

Discover LACMA as a great intergenerational family destination. Grab your kids, friends, and family to make, look, and talk about art at Andell Family Sundays, collaborate and create during our daily in-gallery pop-up art activities, join artist-led classes, and more! L.A. County children are invited to become members of NexGenLA—the museum’s free and award-winning youth membership!
At LACMA we welcome all self-defined manifestations of family. Family is family—regardless of biology, residence, gender, or marital status.

LACMA- The Largest Art Museum in the Western United States

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography, in addition to representing Los Angeles’s uniquely diverse population. Today LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection that includes nearly 130,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present.
For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/black-american-portraits

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FAMILY ALBUM at LACMA
2022-03-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Charles White Elementary School, 2401 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90057, United States
SATURDAYS THROUGH JUNE- Charles White Elementary School
Revealing insights about family life and the quotidian in the 21st century, Family Album explores the work of artists of color who examine themselves and history through the visual language of family photographs. The exhibition presents new work by Dannielle Bowman and Janna Ireland among contemporaries including Germane Barnes, Mark Bradford, Micaiah Carter, Tony Cokes, Sandra de la Loza, Mercedes Dorame, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Genevieve Gaignard, Leslie Hewitt, Deana Lawson, Tyler Mitchell, Star Montana, Zora Murff, and Chino Otsuka.
Featured artists confront the physical, political, and emotional aspects of home. Some artists mine their personal archives, while others challenge the aesthetic conventions of snapshots. Integral to the exhibition is the exploration of community. Design, installation, and video consider the impact of segregation laws in American neighborhoods today. Photography, the medium that simulates seeing, summons sensations of daily life and memories of loved ones.
Hours
Saturday: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/family-album

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Flight Path Museum at LAX
2022-03-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Flight Path Museum
OPEN SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS- LAX
The Flight Path Museum & Learning Center is an aviation and aerospace museum with unique artifacts and views of the LAX runway. Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California was founded in 1995 as a nonprofit, community-based organization to honor aviation pioneers, recognize the economic importance of aviation and aerospace to Southern California, and encourage youth to pursue education and careers in aviation-related fields. The kickoff project was a series of sidewalk plaques in the LAX business district saluting aviation pioneers, organizations and locations. This “Flight Path” is the aviation equivalent of the famed Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Unique among the fine aviation museums in Southern California is the Flight Path Museum’s location, the only aviation museum and research center situated at a major airport and the only facility with a primary emphasis on contributions of civil aviation to the history and development of Southern California.

The Flight Path Museum gallery of exhibits, filled with memories of aviation’s golden years, is located adjacent to the LAX airfield, where today’s aircraft and travelers arrive and depart the world’s busiest origin and destination airport. No other museum offers such a perspective on contemporary aircraft and aviation.

Exhibits

COMMERCIAL AVIATION HISTORY EXHIBIT

The Flight Path museum houses an extensive collection of airline artifacts from the beginning of the commercial aviation era to present day. Experience the glamour of flight at the dawn of long-haul travel.

FLIGHT CREW UNIFORM EXHIBIT

Flight Path has over 600 uniforms from 68 airlines from around the world covering most of commercial flight history. Several pieces were special editions to mark specific events. Several of the uniforms are on display, while others can be viewed by request in the archive.

DC-3 PLANE EXHIBIT

The Douglas DC-3 is a propeller-driven airliner which had a lasting effect on the airline industry in the 1930s/1940s and World War II. It was developed as a larger, improved 14-bed sleeper version of the Douglas DC-2. It is a low-wing metal monoplane with a tailwheel landing gear, with a cruise speed of 207 mph (333 km/h), commercial capacity of 21 to 32 passengers or 6,000 lbs (2,700 kg) of cargo, a range of 1,500 mi (2,400 km), and could operate from short runways.

The Aircraft was displayed for many years at the California Science Center in Exposition Park in Los Angeles. It has been on loan to the Flight Path Museum LAX since September 2006.

SPACE EXPLORATION EXHIBIT

Astronaut Flight Suit
Space Debris
Model Rockets
Tribute to 50 years since the Apollo Program

Flight Path hosts the Space Exploration Gallery that spotlights the history and development of space flight. The gallery showcases a colorful and informative timeline of space exploration history together with a number of important space artifacts. Included is the flight suit of astronaut Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, commander of the Endeavour and Atlantis space shuttles.
There is an extension to the exhibit in the entrance courtyard where a piece from a spacecraft that has re-entered the atmosphere can be observed.

FLYING TIGERS EXHIBIT

Flying Tiger Line, also known as Flying Tigers, was the first scheduled cargo airline in the United States and a major military charter operator during the Cold War era for both cargo and personnel. The airline was bought by Federal Express in 1988.

The airline was named after the Flying Tigers fighter unit of World War II, officially the 1st American Volunteer Group. Ten former AVG pilots formed the Flying Tiger Line (established as National Skyway Freight) after returning to the United States in 1945, using a small fleet of Budd Company C-93 Conestoga freighters purchased as war surplus from the United States Navy. The pilots and two ground crew provided half of the initial investment, with the balance coming from California oil tycoon Samuel B. Mosher. For the next four years, Flying Tiger Line carried air freight on contract throughout the U.S. and, as the airline expanded, carrying supplies to U.S. troops under Gen. Douglas MacArthur during the occupation of Japan.

FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLE EXHIBIT

On permanent display on the airside of the museum is a retied ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting) truck used at LAX. The Oshkosh M3000 model was manufactured by Oshkosh Corporation in Appleton, Wisconsin and entered service at LAX in 1995, it stayed in operation for about a decade and a half. Maximum operating load is 148,000lbs, 3,000 gallons of water and 500 gallons of foam. Made to reach potential accidents sites at top speed, it reached speeds of 50mph in a sprint.

Today, ARFF operations at LAX are conducted out of one station near the center of the airport, Station 80 is a part of the Los Angeles Fire Department. They currently operate six Panther trucks manufactured by Rosenbauer America. In addition to ARFF operations, there is a city fire-station that responds to EMS and non-ARFF emergencies on the airfield located within the airport operations area adjacent to Sepulveda Blvd.

Admission
MUSEUM TIMED VISIT: ADULT (ONE HOUR): $5.00
MUSEUM TIMED VISIT: CHILD, SENIOR, MILITARY OR LAX BADGED (ONE HOUR): $3.00

Hours
Sunday – Saturday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

For additional information, visit the website @
https://flightpathlax.com/

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Train Rides in Torrance
2022-03-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd, , Torrance, CA, 90501, United States
EVERY 1st SUNDAY & 3rd SATURDAY- Wilson Park, Torrance
Southern California Live Steamers provides mini-train rides on public run days every first Sunday of the month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every third Saturday of the month from noon to 3 p.m. All SCLS members are City of Torrance volunteers with annual fingerprint clearance and are not paid for their time expended on maintaining the trains and facility, and providing the rides.Donations are appreciated.

In 1987, for the Torrance 75th anniversary event, the City of Torrance asked SCLS if they could set up a small track on the back end of Wilson Park. At the time this was a vacant lot, no trees and only weeds for vegetation. Considerable effort was expended by both the City and SCLS to prepare the area and lay the tracks necessary to run the trains. During the City’s 75th Anniversary Celebration in October 1987, the free train rides were so well received by the public that the City sought to have SCLS run the trains on a regular basis. On May 11, 1990, the City and SCLS entered into a 25-year License Agreement allowing SCLS to provide free train rides at Wilson Park on a regular basis. A new home was found!
ANOTHER 25 YEARS
The mini-train rides have become a popular feature of Wilson Park. Originally, free train rides were offered once a month on the first Sunday of each month. Today, SCLS provides free train rides twice a month on the first Sunday and third Saturday of each month, and on special occasions. The City and SCLS entered into another 25-year lease agreement thru May 11, 2040.
Southern California Live Steamers, Inc. operates as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization under IRS rules and is a registered California non-profit corporation. All of the income for the operation of SCLS is derived by donations from its members, passengers and corporate sponsors, and thru fundraisers. SCLS does not charge the passengers for rides on public run days, though donations are accepted from our riders on public run days which is on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Saturday of each month. Funds received are used to pay SCLS expenses such as insurance, maintenance costs, facility upgrades, fuel, track repairs, future track projects, and other expenses. All SCLS members are City of Torrance volunteers and are not paid for their time expended on club projects or operations.
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Hours
3rd Saturdays: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
1st Sundays: 11:00am – 3:00pm

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.torranceca.gov/

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LIVE MUSIC @ RUNWAY
2022-03-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Runway Playa Vista, 12775 West Millennium, Los Angeles, CA, 90094, United States
ONE NIGHT ONLY- RUNWAY Playa Vista
LIVE MUSIC @ RUNWAY Presents Emma Jane Thommen! Join us Saturday March 19th from 11am – 2pm for live acoustic music by Emma Jane Thommen!

The premiere destination for all your favorite restaurants, shopping, fitness studios and everyday.

Runway at Playa Vista is a 250,000 sf, high-end, mixed-use lifestyle center comprised of 220,000 sf of retail, 30,000 sf of office and 420 luxury apartments. Anchored by Whole Foods, Cinemark, CVS and Fred Segal, Runway at Playa Vista also offers fine dining, lavish services amenities, multiple bank branches, and specialty fitness. In addition, the center attracted Cedars-Sinai, who assumed the office component providing urgent, primary and “multi-specialty care.”

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.runwayplayavista.com/events

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LIVE MUSIC @ RUNWAY
2022-03-19 11:00 - 14:00, 2022-03-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Runway Playa Vista, 12775 West Millennium, Los Angeles, CA, 90094, United States
ONE NIGHT ONLY- RUNWAY Playa Vista
LIVE MUSIC @ RUNWAY Presents Natalie Clark! Join us Friday March 18th from 5pm-8pm for a live acoustic performance by Natalie Clark!

The premiere destination for all your favorite restaurants, shopping, fitness studios and everyday.

Runway at Playa Vista is a 250,000 sf, high-end, mixed-use lifestyle center comprised of 220,000 sf of retail, 30,000 sf of office and 420 luxury apartments. Anchored by Whole Foods, Cinemark, CVS and Fred Segal, Runway at Playa Vista also offers fine dining, lavish services amenities, multiple bank branches, and specialty fitness. In addition, the center attracted Cedars-Sinai, who assumed the office component providing urgent, primary and “multi-specialty care.”

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.runwayplayavista.com/events

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Santa Monica Beach Flag Football
2022-03-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Santa Monica Beach Lifeguard Station #29, 100 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90405, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
EVERY SATURDAY at 11am- Santa Monica Beach

Santa Monica Beach Flag Football is a diverse group of flag football fanatics. We welcome adult players of all ages and experience levels. Our motto is safety first, then sportsmanship, fun, exercise, and competition. Come make new friends, have fun, and get exercise at the beach. Our concise rules incentive women and men to receive the ball equally. And the best part about our group is that we play every Saturday 52 weeks per year and all of our games are 100% FREE.
FREE CO-ED PICK UP BEACH FLAG FOOTBALL

Two free pick up games guaranteed. RSVP required to attend. RSVP below. Filed setup begins at 11am. Game begins at 11:30am. Arrive early to warm up and meet people! Remember to bring water.

RSVP HERE TO PLAY

About Our Group

3 FIELDS…6 TEAMS…AND 60 PLAYERS… THE LARGEST AND LONGEST CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING WEEKLY FLAG FOOTBALL GROUP IN THE COUNTRY!

Our Games

We play a fun style of pick-up flag football with NO contact, taunting, or other aggressive behavior. “Pick-up” means that the players on each team change weekly. We play 7 on 7 and games run for about an hour. We play two games per event, but players may come and go as they desire.
We play on the beach because it’s fun, and our members are 28 times less likely to suffer a major injury in the sand than if playing on grass or turf.

Our Location
We play @ Santa Monica beach on the sand in front of lifeguard tower 29 near 101 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291

You’ll need to find parking elsewhere. You cannot miss us if you walk up NAVY STREET towards the beach. We set up our fields right at the border of Venice and Santa Monica beach where the boardwalk vendors end.

Hours
Every Saturday: 11:00am – 2:00pm

For additional information, visit the website @
https://santamonicaflagfootball.com

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Dockweiler Beach Fire Pits
2022-03-19 06:30 - 23:59 | Dockweiler Beach, 12000 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, CA, 90293, United States
EVERY DAY ’til MIDNIGHT- Dockweiler State Beach
The Dockweiler Beach Fire Pits are located about 3 miles south of Playa del Rey, this inviting beach features 3 miles of shoreline, an RV park, and over 2,000 regular vehicle parking spaces. The wide sandy beach lies beneath the departures flight path of LAX, offering fantastic belly views of airlines headed out over the Pacific. The lot entrance is at Vista del Mar and Imperial Highway.

FIRE PITS RULES

Any grills or BBQs must fit inside the fire pit, which is 2′ wide. No grills, grilling, or flames or fires on the sand.
To use the fire pits, you bring your own charcoal or wood and a way to light them.
Please do not use sand to put out the fire.
Help keep our beaches clean by preventing ashes or debris from falling into the sand.

There’s no better way to end a fun day at the beach than to circle up around a cozy bonfire. Not all California beaches allow bonfires, but here in the Marina del Rey area, we’re lucky that Dockweiler State Beach does permit regulated burns in provided fire rings. Follow these tips to ensure your group has an enjoyable time.

If you want a pit, arrive early. From May through September, the pits are in high demand, especially on the weekends, and there are some diehards who arrive at dawn to claim their spots for the entire day. You cannot reserve fire pits as you would a campsite. Do not leave your pit unattended, even for a quick dip in the ocean – if you do, don’t be surprised to find another group has taken over the site. There are between 60 – 80 fire pits located just north and south of where Vista del Mar intersects with Imperial Highway. That sounds like a lot, but consider that Dockweiler is also home to an RV park, and you’re all competing for space.
Bring everything you need – wood, s’mores, snacks, et cetera (see “Your Packing List” below).
The beach and all amenities close at midnight.
Before you leave, snuff out the flame with water. Stir the embers after they are covered with water and make sure that everything is saturated. Do not use sand to distinguish the fire, as it creates a mess for the next guest.

YOUR PACKING LIST

Wood and charcoal (wood for that nice bonfire and charcoal for cooking – see below about barbecue rules). Both can be purchased at Ralph’s grocery stores: 4700 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey; 8701 Lincoln Boulevard, Playa del Rey. Only burn clean wood (nothing treated with paint, chemicals, etc.) in the pits.
Fire starter and a lighter. You can purchase kindling from most any grocery, home supply, or sporting-goods store. Or, prepare your own starter with this old-school camping craft: Fill a cardboard egg carton with dryer lint, wood shavings, paper shreds, or other ignitable materials. Pour a small amount of melted candle wax into each cup to make things stay put. Break off cups individually and place into your wood stack. Light the cardboard cups and watch how easy your fire takes off – even in the wind.
If barbecuing, note that large stand-up barbeques are NOT allowed on the sand or in the parking lots. However, you can bring a low-profile version and place it inside the fire ring.
Long-handle grilling sticks. These are great for cooking hot dogs and kabobs and roasting marshmallows.
Hot glove or mitt. Don’t ruin your night with a burn from handling hot wood, pots, or grills. Items like the Ove Glove offer protection while still allowing dexterity.
Food! Doubt you’ll forget this, but you may want a separate checklist so that you remember all the elements for your meal. It’s easy to overlook things like serving spoons, plastic utensils, salt and pepper, napkins or wet wipes, and containers for leftovers. Paper plates are great for cookouts since they’re ok to burn in the fire afterward.
Camp/beach table. Depending on the size of your group, you may prefer to set up your dinner fixings buffet style on a simple folding table. Whatever you bring, remember that you’ll need to carry it across the sand to the pit and back to the parking lot at the end of your evening. So only take what you really need.
You’ll want a beverage cooler with ice, especially if you heed our warning and arrive early in the day to claim your spot. A bag to hold discarded recyclables is a good idea, too.
Comfort items. Ask each person in your group to bring his or her own beach chair or picnic blanket. Remind them that despite warm daytime temps, the beach cools down a lot at night; having extra blankets and jackets is a smart move.

Click here to read beach rules and regulations at LA County Beaches including Dockweiler State Beach.

DOCKWEILER STATE BEACH PARKING INFORMATION
Parking at Dockweiler State Beach costs between $6 (weekday, low season) and $13 (weekend, high season) and there are no in/outs. If you leave the lot, you must pay again to enter. The first 300 cars to arrive during weekdays pay a reduced rate of $3; during weekends and L.A. County holidays, the reduced rate for the first 300 cars is $5. There is limited street parking on Vista del Mar, but take note of the parking signage. Click for an interactive parking map with fees and times.

Hours
Monday – Sunday: 6:00 a.m.- 12:00 Midnight

For additional information, visit the website @
visitmarinadelrey.com/dockweiler-state-beach

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Hike To The Hollywood Sign
2022-03-19 06:30 - 18:30 | CA
HIKING TO THE SIGN
The Hollywood Sign is the most famous icon of the city of Los Angeles, and there are three routes below ranked from easy to difficult. The Mt Hollywood Trail, The Brush Canyon Trail, and The Cahuenga Peak Trail (currently closed)

Stunning views of the Hollywood Sign unfold at your own pace on hiking trails that meander through the rolling chaparral of the Santa Monica Mountains. Trails originally blazed by paws, hooves, and yucca-thatched moccasins now connect us to cultural as well as natural wonders. The western frontier of Griffith Park offers hikers amazingly close encounters with the Sign, which is off-limits to human hands, just below the ridgeline at the 1,708-foot summit of Mt. Lee. On the longest hike, you can ascend above and behind the Sign’s 45-foot-tall aluminum letters, where you look out over a windswept vista encompassing the DOOWYLLOH sign, the dreamy towers of downtown Los Angeles, and, on a clear day, the ageless blue Pacific.

From behind, the Sign reads DOOWYLLOH
Authorized hiking trails are open the same hours as Griffith Park, from Sunrise to Sunset, 365 days a year. While enjoying hiking, please stay on authorized trails.
Please beware of the extreme fire danger on the trails, parts of which are still recovering after a devastating wildfire in 2007. Trespassing is illegal. A LAPD officer is stationed near the Sign, which is protected by a fence and security cameras 24 hours a day. Thank you.

Easy Way:
The Mt. Hollywood Trail,
offering a mind-bending side-angle view of the Sign, has two starting points in Griffith Park, the 6.5 square miles of protected wilderness AKA the heart and lungs of Los Angeles (Hours: Sunrise – Sunset). The shorter loop hike of about three miles starts at Griffith Observatory’s parking lot, which is free and fills up early on weekends.
A slightly longer and steeper trail with fewer people starts on a fire road intersecting N. Vermont Canyon Rd., just past the Greek Theater, where hardy hikers find plenty of street parking.

The Charlie Turner Trailhead marker

The most popular route up Mt. Hollywood, the second highest peak in the park, is suitable for families with children. It begins at the Charlie Turner Trailhead, named to honor a longtime park volunteer. You can use the restrooms at the Observatory and ask a park ranger about conditions on the trail. Summer can be scorching up there, so be sure and carry plenty of water. Sandals and flip-flops are not the best footwear in snake country. The trailhead sign and landscaping are at the north end of the Observatory parking lot. The hike begins with a short, easy ascent along a ridge.
Look for the Mt. Hollywood trailhead sign and landscaping at the north end of the Observatory parking lot. The hike (where leashed dogs are legal but unleashed ones common) isn’t likely to cross paths with P-22, the mountain lion that traversed two freeways to take up residence in the wilds of Griffith Park in 2012. Start walking up a short, easy ascent along a ridge through authentic wild chaparral where you may spot purple and orange wildflowers in the spring and red Toyon berries on California Holly bushes in the fall. In less than a half- mile, you come upon a cooling grove of pine trees called the Berlin Forest, planted by real Berliners to honor their sister-city status with Los Angeles. There are tables and benches, and a beautiful view of the Hollywood Sign framed by pine boughs. Be on the lookout year-round for Zorro-masked Mountain Chickadees in the conifers and orange and yellow flame-headed Western Tanagers in the scrub.

The entrance to Dante’s View
After another gently up-sloped half-mile, you reach a four-way crossroads. The left fork goes around the west side of Mt. Hollywood toward a rest stop called Captain’s Roost. The right fork leads around the east side to a well-kept “folk” garden called Dante’s View. The Friends of Griffith Park have recently been planting and nurturing more native plants around the rest stop gardens, which were severely burned in 2007. Both provide shade (there’s also a water fountain at Dante’s View) and restorative views of the Observatory and the city to the south and the Hollywood Sign to the west. The 1,625-foot Mt. Hollywood summit is about one-quarter mile beyond both stops and consists of a coastal sage scrubby knob with protective railing. The slightly cockeyed view of the letters in the Hollywood Sign is from a perspective just a few degrees off dead center, and almost directly at eye level. READ MORE

MODERATE:
The Brush Canyon Trail,
also part of Griffith Park, features a fun side trip to Adam West’s Bat Cave, home of the Batmobile in the 60’s Batman TV series. Locals know it as Bronson Caves, and there’s a small parking lot close to the trailhead on Canyon Drive and an overflow dirt parking lot just down the road. The trail offers sensational views of the city and ends behind the Hollywood Sign. The old rock quarry tunnel has figured in many movies, from 1925’s Riders of the Purple Sage to 2010’s Megashark vs. Crocosaurus.

A view from the Brush Canyon Trail. hike

The 6.5-mile trail to the Sign climbs more than a thousand feet through several healthy ecosystems, so hikers need to give it three hours and carry plenty of water. If there aren’t too many unleashed dogs, you might see mule deer, bobcats, coyotes, and rattlesnakes. Look up for Cooper’s Hawks soaring in the thermals over the Sign and down for honeybees probing the wildflowers. READ MORE
NOTE: Reservations are NOT currently required on this hike. However, access might be closed off during the day depending on overcrowding.

DIFFICULT:CLOSED
The Cahuenga Peak Hike,
across a short saddle from Mt. Lee, runs through the latest 138-acre addition to Griffith Park and offers wide angle views of the Hollywood Reservoir and the San Fernando Valley. Suitable for the more experienced hiker, it begins on the Aileen Getty Ridge Trail and includes the Hugh Hefner Overlook, both named for two of the many benefactors and community activists who raised the money to save the land from a luxury housing development in 2012.

The trail is more rugged and less defined than the Canyon Blvd. trail. It includes the famous Wisdom Tree and traverses an area where the park’s resident mountain lion, P-22, has been spotted (usually after dark when the park is closed). The trail is open from sunrise to sunset. READ MORE
Hours
Open Daily: Sunrise – Sunset

For additional information, visit the website @
hollywoodsign.org/hiking-to-the-sign/

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ARTISTS & FLEAS VENICE
2022-03-19 04:00 - 10:00 | ARTISTS & FLEAS: VENICE, 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA, 90291, United States
FREE EVERY SATURDAY- Abbott Kinney Blvd Venice
Artists & Fleas VENICE is a multi-merchant marketplace that has been disrupting retail for more than a decade. We deliver ever-evolving and extraordinary shopping experiences. You will find yourself surrounded by artists, one-of-a-kind pieces, and other people who enjoy and appreciate that art. Together, this creative community of shoppers & sellers come to discover and be discovered.
The founders, Ronen Glimer and Amy Abrams, started Artists & Fleas in 2003 with the intent to create a place where local emerging artists, indie designers, vintage collectors and enthusiasts can show and sell together, all while getting valuable interaction with customers and creating long-lasting connections with other creative-minded people.

At a time when shopping has become a click and daily cardboard box delivery, Artists & Fleas Venice is a conductor of human-to-human transaction—where stories are as plentiful as products.
Artists and Fleas – A Community Skilled in Creativity
Our marketplace is a community that champions self-expression for both buyers and sellers. We foster the relationships between our artist/curators and our customers. This environment nurtures independent makers into full-fledged businesses by empowering patrons to shop locally.
This is a place for makers and vintage curators to find homes for the objects they put so much of themselves into. This is also a place for seekers to find themselves in the objects that they take home. Artists & Fleas is more than shopping.

Located in the vibrant, artistic heart of Venice at the corner of Abbot Kinney and Westminster Avenue. in the outdoor lot of Westminister Avenue Elementary School. Join 50+ merchants every Saturday (rain or shine!) for a fabulous lineup of art, design, food trucks and vintage.

50+ Sellers
At Artists & Fleas VENICE, you’ll find makers of all sorts – tastemakers, experience creators, designers, crafters, creators, collectors and curators.

Find more information @
https://www.artistsandfleas.com/la-venice/

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Feature Fridays @ Dragonfly
2022-03-18 22:00 - 2022-03-19 02:00 | Dragonfly Hollywood, 6510 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90038, United States
FREE GUESTLIST ENTRY- Hollywood

Get on the free guestlist for Feature Fridays at Dragonfly Hollywood Los Angeles on Friday 11/26/2021!
Guestlist Details: Free admission before 11 PM – mention Discotech – dress code enforced

Signing up for a guest list does not guarantee entry. Appropriate attire is required. Guestlist may close early if venue reaches capacity. The venue reserves the right to refuse entry for any reason.
Looking to book bottle service at Dragonfly Hollywood? Feel free to contact us at reservations@discotech.me or 415-735-6716 to get a custom table service quote for your party! Please include the number of guys/girls in your party and the date & club you’re interested in.

In Los Angeles nightlife recycles itself at a rapid pace. Dragonfly is designed to transcend the trend exchanges with timelessness and production diversity.
Hard masculine brick is softened by textures of velvet and suede in gray throughout the entire space. Pops of deep and tasty reds read like candy buttons in the seating and glow from the candles across the parlour.

DESIGNED FOR A PARTY SCENE

Hip-Hop is on the soundtrack over at Dragonfly. This 5,000 square foot Santa Monica Boulevard venue kicks off the weekends on Thursday nights with LA CULTURA, featuring a mix of Reggaeton & Latin Trap (with a touch of Hip-Hop). Expect Hip-Hop beats to pulse throughout the weekend with FEATURE Fridays and SIGNATURE Saturdays.

Hard masculine brick is softened by textures of velvet and suede in gray throughout the entire space. Pops of deep red read like candy buttons in the seating and glow from the candles across the parlour. Packed with amenities and pulse pounding vibes, the party at Dragonfly is the hottest ticket to A-list celeb nightlife in LA!

Whether you are hosting an intimate gathering of five or a party of 55; Dragonfly will provide the perfect space to ensure you and your guests have a night out that you will never forget. Over 20 tables and booths are available to experience the best in bottle service Los Angeles has to offer. Reserve a table today and enjoy an assigned VIP host and skip lines straight into Dragonfly.

Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm

For additional information, visit the website @
https://dragonflyhollywood.com

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FUNCTION FRIDAYS at Arena Ktown
2022-03-18 21:00 - 2022-03-19 02:00 | Arena KTown, 3319 WILSHIRE BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA, United States
FREE BEFORE MIDNIGHT EVERY FRIDAY- Koreatown

Arena Ktown is a nightclub located in the heart of Ktown, Los Angeles. We specialize in a Ratchet, Hip Hop, House Party-esque, no cover charge, and LIT clubbing experience!

FUNCTION FRIDAYS 21+

HAPPY HOUR 9PM – 10PM
$5 SIP ALCOHOLIC BOBA SPECIALS DURING HAPPY HOUR

FREE ENTRY before 12AM, $20 after (CASH ONLY)
$50 VIP LINE CUTS (CASH ONLY)
$200 bottle specials available (prebooked)
BOTTLE SERVICE BOOKINGS – TEXT (323) 455-4218

Masks & Proof of Vaccination Required for entry. Details here

Dress Code
No strict dress code – look stylish. But please,
no flip flops & shorts for men.

COVER CHARGE
FRI + SAT Nights have NO COVER until 12AM. $20 afterwards (cash). See how admission works!

SIP ALCOHOLIC BOBA AVAILABLE
THURS – SAT

HAPPY HOUR 9PM – 10 PM
$5 SIP BOBA DRINKS

100% capacity
We are officially back to 100% capacity as a fully operating nightclub!
Hours
Friday & Saturday: 9:00pm – 2:00am

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.arenaktown.com/shows

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Alley Cats Comedy Nights
2022-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Oracle Tavern, 2457 Hunter Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90021, United States
EVERY 1st & 3rd FRIDAY- Oracle Tavern- Los Angeles
Alley Cats Comedy Nights! Join us every first & third Friday at 8pm for FREE, open mic comedy at the mysterious Oracle Tavern.
Come watch some of Los Angeles hottest up and coming comedians. 5 minutes for free No bucket. Free parking

Hours
1st & 3rd Fridays: 8:00pm – 10:00pm

Oracle Tavern (formerly ÖR) they/them/he/her, is a community creative lounge celebrating openess.

Oracle Tavern is more than just a creative spot for libations. It operates as a coffee & cuisine establishment during the day. And at night it transforms into an evening adventure into beer, wine and everything creative, featuring both indoor and outdoor seating, fireplace and music.

Oracle Tavern is where you will also experience indie release parties, live comedy, and film screenings and a monthly queer party “Gay Asstrology” to support local creative communities.

The decor reflects a homegrown ethos with comfy, mismatched furniture and kitschy decorations,

including a framed portrait of a pensive Yoda that hangs behind the interior stage.

You’ll find plenty of patio space for those who still prefer the fresh air.

Happy hour is daily from 4–6 pm. So stop by and see what excitement maybe going on tonight.

Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.oracletavern.com/

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Classic Car Show at Bob's
2022-03-18 16:00 - 22:00 | BOB’S BIG BOY- DOWNTOWN BURBANK, 4211 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA, 91505, United States
EVERY FRIDAY- in Burbank
The Classic Car Show at Bob’s Big Boy, has been a tradition in Burbank for years. A buzzy retro scene begins to unfold as enthusiasts cruise in looking for prime spots where the tower sign’s red neon might reflect off their freshly polished hoods. Weekly cars shows are a slice of Americana, but no place does them quite like Bob’s Big Boy®, where the food is hot and the cars are hotter.

Classic Car Show at Bob’s Big Boy
The Classic Car Show at Bob’s Big Boy is presented by Downtown Burbank Partnership, a non-profit organization. The event is an exciting showcase for custom, celebrity, exotics, and classic cars, and motorcycles.
These automotive masterpieces will stretch along San Fernando Boulevard and adjacent streets in Downtown Burbank’s outdoor shopping-dining and entertainment district.
People say, “It’s American Grafitti come to life.” Big-block Chevy’s. Hot Rod Lincolns. Leave the Hybrid at home. Happy days are here again thanks to Bob’s Big Boy® and the Road Kings of Burbank. Weekly cars shows are a slice of Americana, but no place does them quite like Bob’s Big Boy®, where the food is hot and the cars are hotter.

You will see Vintage Classics
Brian Wilson, the genius behind the Beach Boys, showed up to take in the little deuce coupes he used to sing about. And Jay Leno, well he’s more than just a regular.
In tune with Downtown Burbank’s location in the heart of the entertainment industry, vehicles with a “Hollywood” twist are especially welcome — such as those appearing in film or television, or having a distinguished history of celebrity ownership.
Every Friday from 4-10pm, Bob’s Big Boy® Burbank hosts Southern California’s best antique car show. Come see why we’ve become the center of the car-crazed universe. Included will be family entertainment, music, vendor-booths and prizes.
The event will happen rain or shine.

Find more information @
https://bobs.net

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Lake Shrine Meditation Garden
2022-03-18 10:00 - 16:30 | Lake Shrine Self-Realization Fellowship, 17190 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, United States
A PLACE TO CONNECT
Lake Shrine Self-Realization Fellowship & Meditation Garden founded by Paramahansa Yogananda. Dedicated in 1950, he envisioned a spiritual environment where people from all over the world could come and experience peace of heart and mind.
SRF Lake Shrine is offering an open-air experience of the lake-side meditation gardens, made by advance reservation. Lake-side paths, meditation areas, shoreline docks and Windmill are open. Visitor Center offers cashless sales on select products through a front door kiosk. Gift Shop is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Restroom facilities are open. Handicap facilities are available.
Paramahansa Yogananda at Lake Shrine’s Dedication in 1950
Today, Lake Shrine offers a lakeside Meditation Garden with shrines and waterfalls, a hilltop Temple with weekly inspirational services and meditations, a retreat for silent renewal, and an ashram for monks of Self-Realization Fellowship. All are welcome to come and experience inner and outer peace, and to discover Raja Yoga (Royal Yoga) through the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.

Lake Shrine Temple

Entrance to the Meditation Garden

Golden Lotus Temple

Sarcophagus with Gandhi’s Ashes

View of Lake and Windmill Chapel

Windmill Chapel

Houseboat

Reservations Required
Meditation Garden Entrance: 17190 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades, CA
The Lake Shrine Meditation Gardens are open free of charge, Wednesday through Sunday for guests who reserve in advance. This reservation is for one passenger vehicle.
For organized group visits arriving in a large van or mini-coach, please fill out our Group Tours form.
Two arrival times are offered daily Wednesday through Saturday:

10:00am — please arrive between 10:00am and 11:00am
1:00pm — please arrive between 1:00pm and 2:00pm

All reserved guests can stay until 4:30pm.
Sunday, because of morning Temple services, one Meditation Garden arrival time is offered:

1:00pm — please arrive between 1:00pm and 2:00pm.

Masks are required indoors.

Your reservation is for a single car, up to 6 guests.
Gates close at 11am. Guests can stay until 4:30pm.
Onsite parking is limited and on a first-come first-served basis. You may be asked to use nearby street parking.

Arrival Instructions
Phone assistance during open hours 310-454-4114
Entry and exit is through the Lake level gate at 17190 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.

Enter at the Lake level gate at 17190 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

For additional information, visit the website @
lakeshrine.org/meditation-gardens/

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I.Martin Bicycles Coffee Ride
2022-03-18 06:45 - 09:00 | i Martin Bicycles, 8330 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, United States
EVERY FRIDAY- I. Martin Bicycles Los Angeles

I Martin Bicycles & Helen’s Cycles, host great local rides, that really bring our community together. Check the schedule below for the date and location that works best for you. We have beginner, intermediate and advanced level rides.
Note that there are road, off-road and MTB ride options. Bring an appropriate bike in good working order, fluids and a helmet. Recommended accessories include: spare tube, inflation, energy food and cash. Rides are subject to change, please check the ride updates on Facebook for the most current information. No parking in Helen’s Cycles parking lots. Please be courteous of our neighbors when you arrive. Rides leave from Helen’s Cycles location, except as noted.
See shop ride schedules here on Facebook.

RIDE INFO:
Every Friday

I.Martin Bicycles Coffee Ride
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/6015113
Meet: I. Martin Bicycles
Gather 6:45 AM
Rollout 7:00 AM
Get Directions

Details for Every Ride
All riders need to be:

comfortable riding in a group
able to ride 14-22 mph on the flats
on road bikes w/ clip-in pedals only – no hybrids
comfortable riding 3+ hours

Be sure to bring extra CO2 and tubes in case of flats and don’t forget to charge your daytime running lights and your bike computer!
For rides starting at the shop: please be quiet and courteous for our neighbors when you arrive for the ride. There is plenty of extended meter parking on the street; please no parking in the Helen’s Cycles parking lot.

Other Rides Include:

Every 3rd Sunday

Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica/TriFit – beginner road ride
Route: Local canyons such as Mandeville or Amalfi
Meet: Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica
Gather: 7:45 AM
Rollout: 8:00 AM
Get Directions

First Saturday of the Month

Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica – intermediate road ride
A different ride each month in 2020! All rides start and finish at Santa Monica Brew Works, Helen’s Cycles’s ride partner!
Meet: Santa Monica Brew Works
Gather 7:45 AM
Rollout 8:00 AM
Get Direction

First Sunday of the Month
Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica/TriFit – beginner road ride
Route: Local canyons such as Mandeville or Amalfi
Meet: Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica
Gather: 7:45 AM
Rollout: 8:00 AM
Get Directions

Call Adam or Mike with questions: (310) 829-1836

For additional information, visit the website @
helenscycles.com/local-rides-events

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Borrow Movies & More
2022-03-18 | ALL LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARIES
BORROW MOVIES, MUSIC, eBOOKS & more, 24/7 with your library card.
Hoopla free media streaming. This groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library. Best of all, its all FREE with your library card allowing you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. With Hoopla, the best movies and tv shows streaming free. Anytime. Anywhere.

Available Web or Mobile
You can stream titles instantly through your desktop browser or our mobile app. If you use our mobile app, you can also download titles to your device for offline playback later, where Wi-Fi may be unavailable. Titles are automatically returned and removed from your device at the end of the lending period.

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Our passion is the public library patron.
Hoopla free media streaming, is the digital service of Midwest Tape, a leading provider of entertainment media products and services: DVDs, CDs, audiobooks and shelf-ready solutions, to public libraries across North America for over a quarter of a century. Our purpose has always been to partner with libraries in delivering the best content to patrons in the most streamlined manner possible. Through the years, we’ve cultivated a growing passion for the evolving public library.
Hoopla digital builds on that passion by providing public libraries of all sizes the ability to offer patrons an enormous selection of digital video (movies and TV shows), music, audiobooks, ebooks and comics to their patrons. For these libraries, we’ve pioneered a unique model that allows patrons to borrow content immediately, removing artificial availability constraints and maximizing the power of digital content and Internet distribution. Technologically, we focus on the latest browser, phone, tablet, and TV products to deliver the best possible experience to our user – our passion – the public library patron.

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For additional information, visit the website @
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Turtle Races at Brennan's
2022-03-17 20:30 - 21:30 | Brennan’s, 4089 Lincoln Boulevard, Marina del Rey, CA, 90292, United States
EVERY 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY

Come down to the Turtle Races at Brennan’s Bar & Restaurant, every 1st and third Thursday, and watch our star athletes put their track shoes on and tear up the track.
​Yeah, turtle races. It’s the real sport of kings, and it’s found its home here at Brennan’s for 45 years. In 1975, then-owner Ab Lawrence brought “the world’s stupidest sport” to Marina del Rey as a lark, hoping that he could attract a few people for a couple of weeks. But the turtles knew how to draw a crowd, so the races kept going.

Here’s how it works

Every first and third Thursday, the turtles come out of their turtle sanctuary and start limbering up. Come 8:30pm, the first race starts and five turtles will enter the center of the ring. First one that makes it out of circle wins. It’s as simple as that!
Think you’ve got a hot tip on who’s gonna win? Pay for a ticket to put your name in your favored turtle’s hat. If they win, your name might get called—and you’ll get to win a prize from our prize wheel. Plus, all of the money goes to charity!

There’s only one rule…

No pointing! Our turtles get shy. If caught, well… you’ll just have to come to a race to find out what the punishment is.
​Forty-five years in, and the turtles have shuffled out of the ring over 10,000 times. Come visit us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday and take part in the tradition with us. But remember—don’t point!

Hours
1st & 3rd Thursdays: 8:30pm – 9:00pm

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.brennansla.com/turtle-races

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Open Mic Comedy Night
2022-03-17 20:00 - 2022-03-18 00:00 | Corbin Bowl, 19616 Ventura Boulevard, Tarzana, CA, 91356, United States
EVERY THURSDAY- Tarzana
Corbin Bowl’s signature Open Mic Comedy Night, presented by Valley Jesus Productions and hosted by Stephanie Freyler Santana and Jonathan David, is happening EVERY Thursday in Tarzana. If you’re feeling funny you can make a food or drink purchase and get 5 minutes of stage time or if you’d rather not take the mic, sit back and laugh all night long!
Sign up 7pm
Show 8pm

Open Mic Comedy Show Hours
Thursday: 8:00pm – 12:00am

19616 Ventura Boulevard Tarzana, Ca 91356

Corbin Bowl is the premier Bowling Experience on the BOWL-evard. We are located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, off the 101 in between Tampa Ave and Winnetka Ave in Tarzana.
We are within 10 miles from Calabasas, Canoga Park, Northridge, Agoura Hills, Reseda, Pacific Palisades, Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Topanga, Van Nuys, West Hills, Winnetka, Encino, and Studio City so wherever you reside, Corbin Bowl is your destination for fun.
Whether you want to bowl with friends, have fun with family, or celebrate a huge bash, we have accommodations for any occasion.

We can’t wait to see you soon!

WE ARE NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR BOWLING DURING SELECT TIMES.
WALK-INS ARE WELCOME BUT NOT GUARANTEED.

Guidelines

RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE WITH A 1 DAY ADVANCED BOOKING.
WALK-INS ARE WELCOME BUT LANES ARE NOT GUARANTEED. FOR SAME DAY AVAILABILITY PLEASE CALL THE CENTER: 818-996-2695
OUTSIDE FOOD AND BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED.
WE HAVE HAND SANITIZER STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. PLEASE SANITIZE YOUR HANDS BEFORE SELECTING A HOUSE BOWLING BALL.

We are now taking sign-ups for fall leagues!
Below is our schedule which is subject to change.
If you would like to join a league, send us your inquiry and which league(s) you are interested in!

Hours of Operation
Monday: 11am – Midnight
Tuesday: 11am – Midnight
Wednesday: 11am – Midnight
Thursday: 11am – Midnight
Friday: 11am – 2am
Saturday: 10am – 2am
Sunday: 10am – 1am
Open play availability varies daily depending on league play.
Sunday night open play starts at 9pm.

For additional information, visit the website @
https://www.corbinbowl.net/corbin-events

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Thursday Drum Circle
2022-03-17 19:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM, CA
EVERY THIRD THURSDAY- in Burbank (Now online)
Join us for our monthly, Spirits in Rhythm Drum Circle – we are meeting ONLINE on Zoom!
Explore the magic of rhythm through call & response, deep listening & fun games for all!
No musical or drumming experience required.

If you don’t have a drum, a plastic water bottle or box will work – or find something around the house that shakes, rattles, jingles or thumps!

Please pre-register for event link & password @
https://www.meetup.com/spiritsinrhythm/

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Comedy Shows on the Roof in Hollywood
2022-03-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Mama Shelter, 6500 Selma Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, United States
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT- Hollywood
Comedy Shows are every Thursday at Mama Shelter in Hollywood. Can’t Even Comedy presents a weekly comedy shows featuring world class Comics and DJs on Mama Shelter Hotels rooftop overlooking all of Los Angeles.

Can’t Even Comedy is an LA based stand up comedy company created by husband and wife team Maxwell and Caitlin Benson. They currently have a biweekly residency on Mama Shelter Hotel Los Angeles rooftop and a quarterly residency at Native Hostel and Pure Yoga in Austin Texas.

Their mission is to break the mold of traditional comedy venues with elevated food, beverage and environment. Can’t Even Comedy prides itself on providing accessible pathways to new up and coming talent to be showcased on high-end local weekly shows and national touring performances alongside some of the best comics in the business.

Can’t Even Comedy has featured such notable acts as Iliza Shlesinger (Netflix, Amazon), Russell Peters (Netflix, Amazon), Ian Edwards (HBO, Netflix), and Asif Ali (HBO, Comedy Central), Moses Storm (Conan, HBO Max) and many more.In addition to world class comedy, Can’t Even Comedy books some of the best DJ’s and musical acts for each of their shows. They also partners with local artists for show exclusive merchandise/live screen printing.

Comedy Shows are EVERY THURSDAY.
When: Thursdays
Time: 6pm to 9pm (doors open at 6pm)
Where: Mama Shelter Hotel 6500 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Parking:Street parking available but Uber recommended
Hours
6pm:DJ Set byDJ Vfresh
7pm:Comedy Show
Host:Caitlin Benson
Seating is first come first serve 6pm to 6:30pm arrival is highly recommended for the best seats (the couches ?)!!
UBER HIGHLY RECOMMEND as parking is limited with street and paid lots close to venue!
**Please note by attending “Can’t Even Comedy Show” at Mama Shelter Hotel you are subject to your photos and videos being taken and used for promotional use for our promotion team /brand. By the confirmation of you RSVP event you allow Can’t Even Comedy LLC. permisson to use photo and video of you at their event’s use as they see fit.**

6500 Selma Avenue 90028 Los Angeles CA, USA

Mama has put her Hollywood face on and set up home in the City of Dreams. She brings together rhinestone cowboys and Sunset Strip rockers, paint-splattered artists and well-heeled designers, entrepreneurs and dancehall DJs. Located blocks away from the Walk of Fame, as well as countless boutiques, the hotel plugs into the action yet remains cool, calm and collected.

Fun, affordable and popular designer rooms and restaurants
More than simply rooms or restaurants, Mama Shelter is a living and meeting space, a true urban refuge that s not just beautiful, modern and lively but also popular, friendly and sexy.

Curl up on our sofas and savour our sharing plates, enjoy a drink and relax, you can sleep like a baby… Mama takes care of everything!

Stay

It’s no surprise that you can expect to sleep well in the City of Dreams. Mama Shelter LA features 70 rooms, designed by Thierry Gaugain, each a cozy haven in the middle of this buzzing city. We mean king-size beds decked out in 5* linen – fit for movie stars!

EAT & DRINK

This is LA, baby, and we know how important a healthy, organic diet is so that you can feel your best in the City of Dreams. So you’ll find plenty of green options alongside a host of Californian favorites, from homemade burgers to lovingly made guacamole.

With its sprawling city views taking in everything from Downtown to the iconic Hollywood sign, it’s no wonder that Mama’s roof terrace has won its fair share of awards. Yes, you can power lunch here, but you can also kick back and unwind at the end of a busy day.

For additional information, visit the website @
https://mamashelter.com/

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The Museum of Contemporary Art
2022-03-17 17:00 - 20:00 | MOCA- Museum Of Contemporary Art, 250 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
ONE MUSEUM. TWO LOCATIONS- Free Every Thursday

Welcome to The Museum of Contemporary Art. With two distinct venues—MOCA Grand Avenue and The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA—and Michael Heizer’s seminal artwork Double Negative (1969-70) in the Nevada desert, we engage audiences through an ambitious program of exhibitions, educational programs, and publishing.

Welcome to The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles

We are contemporary.
We question and adapt to the changing definitions of art.

We are a museum.
We present, collect, and interpret the art of our time.

We care
for the experience of art, the inevitability of change, the multiplicity of perspectives, the urgency of contemporary expression.

With 2 distinct venues in Los Angeles

MOCA Grand Avenue
250 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Architect Arata Isozaki designed MOCA Grand Avenue in 1986 with classical architecture and Los Angeles popular culture in mind. Today this location hosts the museum’s main galleries, Lemonade café, the flagship location of the MOCA Store, and staff offices.
more info at: Grand Ave

250 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
A former police car warehouse in L.A.’s Little Tokyo Historic District, renovated by the noted California architect Frank Gehry, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (formerly The Temporary Contemporary) opened in 1983. This location offers 40,000 square feet of exhibition space.
more info at: Geffen

and Michael Heizer’s seminal artwork Double Negative (1969-70) in the Nevada desert,
Overton Airport- Mormon Mesa, Overton, Nevada (80 miles from Las Vegas)
1110 Airport Road
Overton, NV 89040
Double Negative was constructed by Michael Heizer in the Nevada desert in 1969 and remains one of the few still extant examples of what are commonly referred to as earthworks, land art, or environmental sculpture. The land art movement first appeared in the late 1960s and served to challenge the location, material, size, and temporal existence of a work of art. Double Negative consists of two long straight trenches, 30 feet wide and 50 feet deep, cut into the “tabletop” of Mormon Mesa, displacing 240,000 tons of desert sandstone. The cuts face each other across an indentation in the plateaus’ scalloped perimeter, forming a continuous image, a thick linear volume that bridges and combines the “negative” space between them.
more info at: Double Negative

Admission to Double Negative by artist Michael Heizer is always free.

Hours
Monday: 11:00 a.m.-6:00p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.-6:00p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-8:00p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m.-6:00p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-5:00p.m.

General Admission: Free
Special exhibitions: $18
Members: Free
Children under 12: Free
Seniors and students: $10
Special exhibitions are free every Thursday, 5-8pm.

For additional information, visit the website @
www.moca.org

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PetSpace Online Pet Programming for Kids
2022-03-17 16:00 - 16:30 | ZOOM, CA
WEEKLY PUPPET SHOWS FROM PET SPACE- Available via Zoom
The Wallis Annenberg PetSpace presents Online Pet Programming for Kids. Kids are invited to join in the fun of weekly online programming, including puppet shows, story time and more! If you are looking for some fun, funny and engaging educational content for your kids, you’re in the right place! These online programs will bring cute adoptable pets and great learning opportunities to your home, via Zoom.

Each week, viewers can enjoy a new PetSpace Pals puppet show or Paws & Pages story time.
PetSpace Pals:
Meet the adorable pup and sassy cat puppets, as well as their PetSpace pals, as they act out a variety of stories for the whole family. This 15-20 minute program keeps your kids entertained while learning a thing or two about the world of adoptable animals.
Paws & Pages:
This fun, family-friendly online reading will feature a new story read each session, followed by a virtual Pet Encounter! You can enjoy the story, “meet” one of our adoptable pets, and post questions for one of our animal care specialists.
Each show is free. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance and receive your zoom link.

Hours
EVERY Thursday: 4:00pm – 4:30pm

Annenberg PetSpace is a unique community space featuring an interactive place for pet adoptions, an education center, and a leadership institute. Annenberg PetSpace focuses squarely on the mutually beneficial and dynamic bond between people and their pets, as well as the origins and science of that relationship.
Annenberg PetSpace represents the latest extension of Wallis Annenberg’s philanthropic work, which has long supported organizations and projects dedicated to improving the wellbeing of people and communities in Los Angeles, surrounding regions and throughout the world.
“This new initiative couldn’t be closer to my heart,” said Wallis Annenberg. “The purpose of Annenberg PetSpace is to strengthen the bonds between us and all animals and pets, and to form innovative new policies and partnerships — to save animals’ lives through adoption and education, and to help make our communities more animal-friendly.”
Watch Wallis Annenberg discuss why Annenberg PetSpace is her passion project.

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Celebrate Human Connection
2022-03-17 12:30 - 16:00 | The Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90049, United States
THE SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER – Sepulveda Pass
The Skirball Cultural Center is a place of meeting guided by the Jewish tradition. Welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations.

The Skirball Cultural Center participates in experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections. There is a call upon us to help build a more just society.
Noah’s Ark at the Skirball

Crank up a giant conveyor belt to load up the animals two by two. You will be able to put the finishing touches on the Ark, then step on board to unpack and explore.
The Skirball Cultural Center invites you to make plans today to visit Noah’s Ark at the Skirball™, the permanent, award-winning children’s and family destination that’s the talk of the town!
Choose from an array of public programs, including the best in world music, new and classic films, thought-provoking readings and talks, adult education classes on history, art and literature, and more—as well as engaging programs for the whole family.

FREE tickets to all on Thursdays are first-come, first-served (no advance tickets). Free tickets are subject to availability, with a limit of ten tickets distributed per party.
All exhibitions, including Noah’s Ark, are included with Museum admission.

Driving Directions
The Skirball Cultural Center is located in the Sepulveda Pass just off the 405 Freeway, 2.5 miles south of the 101 Freeway. Traveling north or south on the 405, take the Skirball Ctr. Dr. exit and make a right onto Sepulveda Blvd. For customized driving directions, consult the Google Map and enter your starting address.
Rideshare and taxi drop-off—If you are visiting the Museum galleries or attending an event or program in Taper Courtyard or Haas Conference Center, request to be dropped off outside the main entrance. If you are attending an event or program in Ahmanson Hall, Herscher Hall, Guerin Pavilion, or Guerin Courtyard, you may wish to be dropped off at the North Parking garage, at the end of the Skirball’s main driveway.

Parking Information
Visitor parking is FREE at the Skirball, except during the Skirball’s summertime Sunset Concerts, which take place on six Thursday evenings in July and August. On Sunset Concerts evenings, parking is $15 per car. Please note: The Skirball parking garages are for Skirball visitors only.
Parking is available in the Skirball’s northern parking garage (“North Parking”), located underground at the end of the Skirball’s main driveway. Parking is also available in in the eastern parking garage (“East Parking”), located across Sepulveda Blvd.
Electric vehicle charging stations are located on L1 in the North Parking garage and P3 in East Parking garage. There is a four-hour time limit for use of these stations, which are reserved for vehicles in the process of charging only. For the safety of you and other visitors, please wrap the cord around the base.
To enter the North Parking garage—From Skirball Ctr. Dr., proceed up the Skirball’s main driveway, pass the Skirball’s main entrance on your left, follow the curve, and drive underground into the garage.
To enter the East Parking garage—From Sepulveda Blvd., turn onto Bergreen Pl., located north of Skirball Ctr. Dr., directly across Sepulveda from the Skirball’s main entrance.
NOTE: Street parking on surrounding streets, including Mulholland Drive, is strictly prohibited.

Public Transportation
Take public transportation to the Skirball via Metro Rapid 734 or Metro Local 234. Visit the Metro LA websitefor bus schedules.
Northbound—Metro Rapid 734/Metro Local 234 (towards Sylmar/San Fernando Valley): Passengers are picked up and dropped off at the Metro stop on the southeast corner of Bergreen Pl. and Sepulveda Blvd., directly across the Skirball’s main entrance. Upon arriving, cross Sepulveda Blvd. at the Bergreen Pl. crosswalk and enter the Skirball through the main entrance ahead of you.
Southbound—Metro Rapid 734/Metro Local 234 (towards the UCLA/Westwood): Passengers are picked up and dropped off at the Metro stop on the northwest corner of Herscher Way and Sepulveda Blvd., approximately 150 yards north of the Skirball’s main entrance. Upon arriving, head south along Sepulveda Blvd. and enter the Skirball.

Admission
$12 General | $9 Seniors, Full-Time Students with ID, and Children over 12
$7 Children 2–12 | FREE to Members & Kids under 2
FREE to All Every Thursday!
Hours
Monday – Friday: 12:30 p.m. -4:30 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

RESERVED TICKETS REQUIRED

For additional information, visit the website @
skirball.org

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