Friday, June 29, 2007

LAaLALand Events List::::Indie Weekend

Here's a few interesting things to do if you're in town.
ENjoy,
LAaLA


Friday, June 29-Sunday, July 1


Body, Mind, Spirit Expo
Friday 3pm-8pm
Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday 11am-6pm
$10
Info: 541-482-3722
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1855 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA


Friday, June 29: The Merchant of Venice
Saturday, June 30: Taming of the Shrew

Shakespeare By The Sea

Support this amazing theatre company that rotates from town to town throughout the summer. At this location it’s very chilly because you’re right on the ocean. There’s bench seating available, or set up chairs or blankets on the side.
Free
Pre-show starts at 7:30pm; show @ 8pm
Point Fermin Park, San Pedro
807 Paseo del Mar
San Pedro, CA 90731

http://www.shakespearebythesea.org/


Saturday, June 30


Leimert Park Village Book Fair

Enjoy this written word celebration with over 200 authors, poets, spoken word artists, performing artists, and composers/musicians. Literary stages and special venues including a Children's Reading Corner, Authors Signing Pavilion, Cook's Demonstration Area.
Free
10am-7pm
43rd Street & Degnan Blvd.
www.leimertparkbookfair.com


“Chicago 10” Film
In partnership with the Los Angeles Film Festival, this film exhibits archival footage, animation, and music are used to look back at the eight anti-war protesters who were put on trial following the 1968 Democratic National Convention. A film by Brett Morgan and featuring Nick Nolte, Mark Ruffalo, Liev Schreiber and Jeffrey Wright.
8pm
Free
Grand Performances @ California Plaza
http://grandperformances.org/
300-350 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles


Scion Presents: Rendition @ Scion Installation L.A.
AN EXHIBITION OF LOS ANGELES VISUAL CULTURE

FEATURED ARTISTS:
ASYLM / CAB / JORGER / KOZEM / KLEE / LUNA ONE / MEAR /
PANIC / PASSENGER / PATRICK MARTINEZ/ SKYPAGER / VYAL / YEM
CURATED BY EYEONE (SEEKING HEAVEN / SECOND TO NONE)
AUDIO BY:
SHEAK ONE (ADIKT)

FREE VALET PARKING
Info: 310.815.8840
7-10pm
All Ages
FREE
Scion Installation L.A.
8553 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
310.815.8840
http://www.scion.com/space


Sunday, July 1


Hot Fun In The Summertime!
Hear some great music from the talented young performer Olivia Clark and the up and coming band Sovory. You can also tour the new exhibits Lasting Foundations: The Art of Architecture in Africa and Between Two Worlds: The Alitash Kebede Collection and grab a bite to eat at one of the great food vendors.
California African American Museum Plaza
11am-5pm
Free
Parking is at 39th and Figueroa Streets and is $6 per vehicle.
http://www.caamuseum.org/pp.htm