Calendar
July
July 8
LA Downtown Art Walk (2nd Thursday of every month)
What: A free self-guided tour of the lively art scene and downtown culture.
Food trucks, small shop vendors, art galleries
Where: Spring St and Main St (btw 4th and 7th streets)
When: 12pm-9pm
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July 9
Free Live Jazz Concert outdoors @ the LACMA
Performance by Katisse. Open Bar.
LACMA.org: Blending the worlds of jazz, hip-hop, pop and world music, woodwind specialist Katisse returns to LACMA with his high-energy band. Katisse has toured the world with such artists as Herbie Hancock, The Yellowjackets, Prince, Dr. Dre, Airto and Flora Purim, John Patitucci, Ricky Lawson, and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, and has played on numerous films (including the “jazz flute” scene in the Will Ferrell film, Anchorman).
When: 6 PM
Where: LACMA – 5909 Wilshire Blvd (BP Grand Entrance)
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July 10
Cinespia: Hollywood Forever Cemetery movie screening of Arsenic and Old Lace directed by Frank Capra (1943).
Where: Outdoor lawn, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd
When: Gates open 7:30pm, movie starts 9pm
$10 donations at the gate
Street parking or $5 parking available inside
Tip: Bring snacks, picnic baskets and blankets
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July 17
Cinespia: Hollywood Forever Cemetery movie screening of Saturday Night Fever starring John Travolta (1977).
Where: Outdoor lawn, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd
When: Gates open 7:30pm, movie starts 9pm
$10 donations at the gate
Street parking or $5 parking available inside
Tip: Bring snacks, picnic baskets and blankets
*DJ Cut Chemist to spin before and after the screening.
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July 21
Keane + special guests Ingrid Michaelson / Fran Healy
Greek Theatre: 2700 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles
Wed, 7 PM
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July 24
Cinespia: Hollywood Forever Cemetery movie screening of High Noon directed by Fred Zinneman (1952).
Where: Outdoor lawn, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd
When: Gates open 7:30pm, movie starts 9pm
$10 donations at the gate
Street parking or $5 parking available inside
Tip: Bring snacks, picnic baskets and blankets
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July 24 – 25
What: Designer Consigner LA
“A fun 2-day fashion event where you can buy used designer brand clothing, shoes & handbags in excellent condition for a fraction of the price.”
When: Sat. 10-5; Sun 10-4
Where: 1126 N. Citrus Ave, Hollywood, CA 90038
*Complimentary drinks from their sponsor PaQui Tequila
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July 30 – 31
What: Downtown Music Project (free concert in downtown LA on the last Friday of every month)
When:
Friday
Lula Washington Dance, Music & Drums show
(8PM Grand Performances)
Indie Rock Night with Fictionist & Robotanists
(10PM Casa stage California Plaza)
Saturday
Latin Eclectica Night
Pacha Massive (8PM Grand Performances)
Yupnowz & Trestles (10PM Casa stage)
Visit DowntownMusicProject.com for more details.
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August
August 7
Cinespia: Hollywood Forever Cemetery movie screening of All About Eve directed by Joseph Manckiewicz (1950, 138 minutes).
Where: Outdoor lawn, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd
When: Gates open 7:30pm, movie starts 9pm
$10 donations at the gate
Street parking or $5 parking available inside
Tip: Bring snacks, picnic baskets and blankets
*Celebrating the Film Foundation’s 20th Anniversary
*DJs Boss Harmony and Dina J to spin before and after the screening
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August 14 – 22
What: 70th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival.
Showoff Car Show
Saturday, August 14, 11am-7pm | $12 Admission
West coast’s top show cars compete for cash prizes and trophies. Winner wins $1000 and 6ft trophy. Runner up receives $500 and 5ft trophy. Live music and entertainment.
Grand Parade Nebuta Festival
Sunday, August 15, 5:30pm | Route throughout Little Tokyo | FREE
Where: Little Tokyo, downtown LA
To find out more info and events from Nisei Week, visit NiseiWeek.org.
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August 15
What: Art Gallery Opening Reception – Los Angeles Juried Exhibition 2010 (Aug 12-Oct 3)
When: Sunday, 2-5pm
Where: Barnsdall Park, Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery
4800 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Visit LAmag.org for more info.
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August 29
What: KCRW’s World Festival
Who: The Chemical Brothers, Chromeo, Yacht, Jason Bentley (host)
When: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 7:00 PM
Where: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA 90068
Buy tickets at TicketMaster.com
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September
September 4
What: FYF Fest
Food trucks, vintage clothing/bags/accessories, art, stand-up comedy featuring Paul Scheer and Rob Hubel (Human Giant), Matt Braugner (Mad TV)
When: 12pm to 12am
Where: LA State Historic Park
1245 N. Spring St., LA, CA 90012
www.FYFfest.com
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September 9
LA Downtown Art Walk (2nd Thursday of every month)
What: A free self-guided tour of the lively art scene and downtown culture.
Food trucks, small shop vendors, art galleries
Where: Spring St and Main St (btw 4th and 7th streets)
When: 12pm-9pm
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September 10
Free Live Jazz Concert outdoors @ the LACMA
“L.A. Jazz Treasure Award” – Les McCann featuring the Javon Jackson Quintet with Les McCann
LACMA.org: LACMA and the Los Angeles Jazz Society proudly present the 2nd annual “L.A. Jazz Treasure Award” to jazz keyboard pioneer Les McCann. The evening features saxophonist Jovan Jackson and his band who have toured the world with McCann and recently featured on NPR’s “JazzSet.”
When: 6 PM
Where: LACMA – 5909 Wilshire Blvd (BP Grand Entrance)
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September 11
Cinespia – Special Sunday Screening
Movie: Raising Arizona starring Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter (1987)
Where: Hollywood Forever Cemetery outdoor lawn, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd
When: Gates open 6:30 pm, movie 8:00 pm
$10 donations at the gate
Street parking or $5 parking available inside
Tip: Bring snacks, picnic baskets and blankets
Proceeds benefit the Ojai Foundation
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September 26
What: Vampire Weekend concert
When: 7:30 pm
Where: Hollywood Bowl
2301 Highland Ave., LA, CA 90068
$18 – $85
