free la events

FREE Brasilintime Screening @ Hammer Museum

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

I made a post about this awhile back when it debuted at the Mayan. Now watch it again or for the first time for free at the Hammer Museum in Westwood tonight @ 7pm. Above is the trailer and below is event information from the Hammer website.

"The debut film by noted hip-hop photographer, Brian Cross, aka B+, and partner Eric Coleman, Brasilintime documents a meeting of cultural minds as they follow American drummers Paul Humphrey, James Gadson, and Derf Reklaw, as well as DJs Cut Chemist, Babu, J-Rocc, and Madlib on a voyage to São Paolo. There they meet legendary Brazilian musicians João Parahyba, Wilson Das Neves and Mamão, and the local DJ Nuts. Join B+ and Eric Coleman in person for post screening Q&A and spinning in the courtyard. Cash bar open at 6:30pm."

diggin' sunday

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:07:00 +0000

If you enjoy relaxing to some music on a sunday afternoon, check out Tribal Cafe on Temple for some beats provided by local dj's.

Tribal Cafe
1651 w. temple st. LA, CA 90026
1-6pm

FUNDRAISER EVENT: 3RD Annual CHIME MIDDLE SCHOOL SPRING FLING

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:52:00 +0000

Free LA Events reader, Greg Lee, recently brought us this weekend outdoor event to help raise funds for educational programming and student activities at CHIME CHARTER. If you are in the area, come down and show your support.

There will be entertainment, a silent auction, and food from area vendors such as SUBWAY, BBQ Hambrugers, IHOP, TWO GUYS FROM ITALY, JAMBA JUICE, as well as carnival games, and a traditional Cake Walk for the kids.

Featured performers include:

POWER 106 (KPWR) DJ’s Street Team
The CHIME CHARTER BAND
CHIME MIDDLE SCHOOL TALENT SHOW
Orange County’s DJ TY

The school is also offering a unique Prize Raffle contest (tickets may be obtained in advance from the school or day of the event) for the following items:

“Wii Entertainment System”, bundled with the Guitar Hero III video game (guitar and game)
an autographed Hanna Montana DVD set from Disney Channel star Miley Cyrus
an autographed CD from The Disney Channel’s Jonas Brothers

If you or your organization is interested in making a tax deductable donation to the school, or if you wish to purchase a block of raffle tickets, please contact Jennifer Lockwood, Principal @ (818) 998-6794.

To learn more about CHIME CHARTER Schools and their Inclusionary Education program: http://ms.chimeinstitute.org/about.asp

Admission is free and open to the public.
Saturday April 12
11 am - 3 pm
22280 Devonshire St., Chatsworth, CA 91311

Free Wi-Fi Spots in Santa Monica

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:00:00 +0000

LAist's Weekly Book Events

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:04:00 +0000

LAist has been putting together a great list of book events in bookstores around Los Angeles. Definitely something to browse through for you literary folk. One event in particular that I'm looking at this week is

Ray Bradbury, Forrest J. Ackerman and Ray Harryhausen discuss their work 7:30pm @ Mystery & Imagination Bookstore

If you haven't heard of their work, check out this Ray Harryhausen compilation below:

Find more book events below:
http://laist.com/2008/02/25/get_your_lit_on_36.php

Downtown LA's Culture District

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:34:00 +0000

The great thing about LA is the vast amount of cultural centers in the heart of downtown. Walking distance away from each other, Gridskipper put together a list of places to check out in the "Culture District" of Downtown LA. Check out the link below for a map and pics:

http://gridskipper.com/351255/downtown-las-culture-district

Audrey Kawasaki @ Copro Nason

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:58:00 +0000

I can never get enough of Audrey Kawasaki's works. If you didn't make it to the opening, check out the show before it ends March 1st.

Audrey Kawasaki
solo exhibition "Mayoi Michi"
New paintings on wood and canvas & Audrey's print archive
show runs until March 1)

2525 Michigan Ave. T5,
Santa Monica, CA 90404
http://www.copronason.com/

LAist guide to hiking Paseo Miramar

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:53:00 +0000

Zach Behrens from LAist writes about hiking the Paseo Miramar trail complete with beautiful shots of the scenery and views from the top.

kozyndan, Heisuke Kitazawa, and Robert Bellm at GR

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:18:00 +0000

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:29:00 +0000

In conjunction with the U.K.'s Scrawl Collective, Scion presents Special Relationship at its 4,500 square foot Installation L.A. Gallery. This show, Scrawl's biggest to date, is dedicated to exploring the light and dark side of the famous "Special Relationship" that exists between the U.K. and the U.S.A. The Scrawl Collective exhibition will feature specially created installations and new work by artists. Featured Scrawl Collective artists will include Will Barras, Mr Jago, Steff Plaetz, PhlAsh, DistOne, David Walker, Nick Purser, RYCA, Hutch, Ian Stevenson, Will Ainley and Felix Kiessling .

Scrawl Collective is an art and design collective from the U.K. Growing from a small tight-knit group of young English artists who banded together with Scrawl founder Ric Blackshaw in 1999, Scrawl Collective is known for pioneering a doodley, scratchy style of urban art that today has many adherents and can be seen everywhere from street art to mainstream advertising. While remaining true to these roots, Scrawl has expanded over the years picking up new artists along the way and developing the breadth and scope of their work as they go. Scrawl Collective has built up a formidable global reputation for its live art and installation shows and a ready market for its paintings and prints. For more information on the Scrawl Collective, visit:
www.scrawlcollective.co.uk

The opening reception takes place January 19, 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M . at the Scion Installation L.A. Gallery, 3521 Helms Ave. (at National), Culver City, Calif., 90232. The show will run until February 9. A selection of screen prints from the ongoing Scrawl Editions series will be available.

Cost: FREE!

Official Site: http://www.scion.com/space

The Fairfax District "Hundreds" Tour

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:11:00 +0000

A throwback post from The Hundreds about setting up shop in the Fairfax district,a strip of unique boutiques, high fashion stores, and long running restaurants, by way of Metroblogging LA

Enjoy

"WILL RISE" art show @ Robert Berman Gallery

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:32:00 +0000

From Known Gallery:

Graffiti Art Show from the AWR crew. I'm definitely going to check this out.

January 19 - February 12, 2008
*Opening Reception: Saturday, January 19th, 2008
Gallery D5

ROBERT BERMAN GALLERY
At Bergamot Station Arts Center
2525 Michigan avenue, Suite C2/D5
Santa Monica, California 90404

"Sympathy for the Devil" Screening

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:10:00 +0000

Stumbled across this. Free screening of the film "Sympathy for the Devil" at the Hammer Museum tonight.

From LAist:

" Sympathy for the Devil – with a Rolling Stones recording session of the title song as backdrop – was released in 1968. It was a time for the Black Panthers, the Kennedys and rock'n'roll. It was a time before Mick Jagger sold out and started doing “Dancing in the Street” duets with David Bowie."
7 pm // Hammer Museum // 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles // Free.

Stan Lee x Gallery 1988 "Under the Influence" Art Show

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:44:00 +0000

Gallery 1988 is hosting a tribute to Stan Lee art show

Opening Reception
Jan 8. 7-11pm

Show runs Jan 8-Feb 11
7020 Melrose Ave.,
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Click here for more info

First Day for Absentee Voting

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:56:00 +0000

Not an "event" in the usual sort, but today is the first day to apply for an absentee ballot. If you plan on voting (which you should =P), you can apply here

Free Nike+ Runs

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 01:08:00 +0000

Kick off the 2008 with FREE NIKE+ RUNS!

- Nike+ Pace Teams to lead 1, 3, and 5 mile runs
- All levels are welcome
- Runs open to the public
- Enjoy FREE refreshments, giveaways, and Nike+ footwear trials

Thursday Jan. 10 – NIKETOWN, Beverly Hills 6:30 PM
Monday Jan. 14 – The Parlour, Santa Monica 6:30 PM
Thursday Jan. 24 – Barney’s Beanery, Pasadena 6:30 PM
Thursday Jan. 31 – NIKETOWN, Beverly Hills 6:30 PM

"Bruce Lee" Art Show starting January 5 @ Nucleus Gallery

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:32:00 +0000

Nature of Water (an Art Exhibition Inspired by the Philosophies of Bruce Lee)

In his short lifetime, Bruce Lee has been an inspiration to to many people through his profound teachings, films, and philosophy. This art show will pay homage and draw inspiration from his legacy. Gallery Nucleus has teamed up with friends from the new Justin Lin film, 'Finishing the Game', The Bruce Lee Foundation, and Kaching Brands to bring you this fun event.

I'm pretty excited to check this show out. Find out more information here

January 5, 2008 - January 21, 2008
Opening Reception / Jan 5, 2008, 7:00PM - 11:00PM

30 West Main Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
626.458.7482
Mon-Thurs: 12am-9pm
Fri-Sun: 11am-10pm

Alison Jackson "CONFIDENTIAL" @ M+B Gallery

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:43:00 +0000

By way of my friend Ian, an exhibition of fake paparazzi photos using celeb doubles going on at M+B gallery.

CONFIDENTIAL
DECEMBER 15, 2007 - JANUARY 26, 2008 612 NORTH ALMONT DRIVE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90069
TEL 310 550 0050
FAX 310 550 0605
INFO@MBFALA.COM
WWW.MBFALA.COM
TUE-SAT 10-5

Learn to Build a Bike

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:34:00 +0000

Stumbled across this while looking to buy a dutch bicycle:

From cicle.org:

"Want to build your own bike but don't know how? Try a course in bike mechanics by immersion. Check out the Bicycle Kitchen at 706 Heliotrope Drive, (www.bicyclekitchen.com). This nonprofit and volunteer-run shop has piles of used bike parts and will help you put your rig together piece by piece."

Free Movie Screenings

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 08:37:00 +0000

Campus Circle regularly posts upcoming free movie screenings for movie enthusiasts in exchange for a little survey exchange at the end of the show. A small price to pay to watch an upcoming movie. Click below for more:

Campus Circle Movie Screenings

Back in Full Effect?

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 08:00:00 +0000

"Time's up, sorry I kept you...." Back from travels to give you the skinny on more free LA events. Enjoy!

hiatus

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 09:49:00 +0000

Busy schedules and getting ready to go abroad has put the site on hiatus for a bit. Check it out come October, and in the meantime, check out the resource links of the sidebar to the right for all your free la events needs.

Free Concert at USC f/ Mae

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:55:00 +0000

Free concert at the USC campus this weekend

G Riderz 1st Annual BBQ

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:13:00 +0000

A special invitation from my friend Luis for all stunt riderz and bike enthusiasts to check out :

Stunt riders and custom motorcycles with special invites to:
X-Rayted
RSL Custom Bikes
Ruff Ryders
Cocky Riderz
5150 Riderz

August 26, 2007
Starts @ 12pm
Veteran's Memorial County Park
13000 Sayre St., Sylmar, CA 91342

For more info, call (805) 391-0617

"WattStax" Film Screening

noreply@blogger.com (rich) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:09:00 +0000

Yet another from Fusicology. Click here for more.

Revisit history through this dynamic film of the 1972 concert attended by more than 100,000 people. Nominated for a Golden Globe in 1974, Wattstax features performances by Isaac Hayes, Rufus Thomas, The Bar-Kays, and comedy riffs by Richard Pryor––a treasure all in itself. The director and producer of the film, Mel Stuart, joins us for a post-screening discussion.

The exhibition is available to view prior to the screening. Visitor parking at 39th Street and Figueroa.

Event Information:
Thursday, August 23, 2007
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
All Ages
cover: FREE
music: Blues, Rock, Funk, Soul

Contact Email:
info@caamuseum.org

Venue Information:
California African American Museum
600 State Dr.
Exposition Park
Los Angeles , CA 90037
213-744-7432