LA: Culture Alert Oct.2-7, 2017- Free
October
2017 Culture Alert ›
Happy October - It's officially Autumn! The
outdoor concerts are (almost) gone and school's back in session. Listed here
are more than almost 800 concerts, tours, lectures, readings, walks, plays, art
openings, screenings, and a ton of festivals.
This month we observe Columbus Day (or Indigenous
Peoples Day), Oktoberfest, Halloween, & LA's newest holiday, CicLAvia.
Annual favorites include Art Night & Art Walk in Pasadena, the Brewery Art
Walk, Taste Of Soul on Crenshaw, & the fascinating Archives Bazaar at USC.
Santa Monica offers the COAST Open Streets Festival, the 20-event Santa Monica
Eats! series at SMPL, & outdoor movies on the glorious pier. There's also
Taste of Encino, Gardena 's Heritage Festival & Street Fair, Thunderfest in
Covina, P-22 Week, Music Box Steps Day, & early Day of the Dead events.
October ends with a bang at the biggest street festival of all, Halloween in
West Hollywood.
There are several city-wide projects, with
events at multiple venues - not all are spelled out in the list below. Worth a
look: Glendale Tech Week (10/9-10/13) has dozens of demos, panels, &
parties, many free ( https://glendaletechweek.com). LA Commons brings back the
wonderful Festival of Neighborhoods on 10/21-10/22, with walking tours in all
corners of the city; schedule not available at our press time (lacommons.org).
Get creative with dozens of public events for The Big Draw LA
(thebigdrawla.org) or at 36 venues in North Hollywood host Lit Crawl on 10/25
(litcrawlla.org). See also the Santa Ana Film Fiesta (some free screenings at
masamedia.org); & Daniel Pearl World Music Days (danielpearlmusicdays.org).
The huge Pacific Standard Time:LA/LA Latin American & Latino Art in LA has
hundreds of events and dozens of exhibits. And don't forget the Great
California Shakeout Drill on 1017 (shakeout.org/california).
As usual, everything listed is free & open
to the public as far as I know. Please call ahead if you dislike surprises,
& please note that RSVP means you must reserve a place. "Call to
verify" means I couldn’t confirm the event. Some events that require
museum admission are listed, because many of us have memberships in local
museums.
Have a great month & keep in touch - &
please get out there & support the arts.
Rina
Mon 10/2 6
pm
Pro/Con on the SM Pier
Join a non-partisan debate among experts, designed to make us all
a little smarter. Tonight: Housing in LA, with Jill Stewart & Gary Toebben.
Santa Monica Pier
310/458-8901 • santamonicapier.org
Mon 10/2 6:30
pm
Film in Downey
GlennFest presents
the documentary "Havana Motor Club," about Cuba's vibrant community
of underground drag racers. RSVP.
Epic Lounge, 8239
2nd St, Downey
323/841-0194 •
http://glennfest.com
Mon 10/2 7 pm
Concert at the Silver Lake Library
Classical guitarist Chris Garwood plays music of J.S. Bach, Isaac
Albeniz & more.
Silver Lake Branch of LAPL, 2411 Glendale Blvd, LA
323/913-7451 • lapl.org
Mon 10/2 7
pm
Architecture Talk
at SCI-Arc
Hernan Diaz
Alonso & Peter Testa discuss "Robot House: Instrumentation,
Representation, Fabrication," a new publication by Testa.
SCI-Arc, 960 E
3rd St, Downtown LA
213/613-2200 •
sciarc.edu
Mon 10/2 7:30 pm
Gardening in Pacific Palisades
Master Gardener Yvonne Savio speaks on "Fall & Winter
Gardening in Southern California."
Pacific Palisades Garden Club, 901 Haverford, PP
pacpalgardenclub.org
Mon 10/2 7:30
pm
Art Talk at LACMA
Artist,
filmmaker, & long-time friend Laurie Simmons offers insight into the life
& work of Sarah Charlesworth by tracing her trajectory from the serial
newspaper works of the late 1970s to her final images.
LA County Museum
of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile
323/857-6234 •
lacma.org
Mon 10/2 8 pm
Theater at City Garage
Staged reading of Charles Green's "A Desert Fugue,"
directed by Jeff Atik. RSVP.
City Garage, Bergamot Station Arts Center, Santa Monica
310-453-9939 ~ citygarage.org
Mon 10/2 9 pm
School Night at Bardot
KCRW's Chris Douridas brings the hottest upcoming bands & DJs
together for a club night. Tonight: Hamish Anderson, Torii Wolf, WSWH, Clover
the Girl, & more. RSVP.
Bardot, 1737 Vine St, Hollywood
http://itsaschoolnight.com
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Tue 10/3 11
am
Artist Talk at
Otis
Fine Arts
presents a conversation with painter & sculptro Tom LaDuke.
Forum, Otis
College, 9045 Lincoln, Westchester
310/665-6827 •
otis.edu
Tue 10/3 1:30
pm
Movies at the
Skirball
Take a midweek
break with Kim Mordaunt's blazingly original drama "The Rocket"
(2013).
Skirball Cultural
Center, 2701 N Sepulveda, West LA
310/440-4500 •
skirball.org
Tue 10/3 2
pm
Novel at USC
USC Cinematic
Arts hosts Adam Novak, head of the William Morris/WME story department, reading
from his 3rd novel "Freaks of the Industry."
Bookstore, 840
Childs Way, USC
213/740-2330 •
cinema.usc.edu
Tue 10/3 2:30
pm
Gallery Tour at
the Getty
Curators Julian
Brooks & Virginia Heckert lead a gallery tour of the exhibition "Happy
Birthday, Mr. Hockney." Sign up from 1:30 pm at the Info Desk.
Museum Galleries,
Getty Center, Brentwood
310/440-7300 •
getty.edu
Tue 10/3 6 pm
Live Music at Amoeba
Jon Langford & fellow Chicagoans, guitarist John Szymanski +
electrifying singers Bethany Thomas & Tawny Newsome, play live & sign
copies of the new album, "Four Lost Souls."
Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset, Hollywood
323/245-6400 • amoebamusic.com
Tue 10/3 6 pm
Classic Film at the Ocean Park Library
Filmmaker Elaina Archer screens & discusses Tim Burton's
"Beetlejuice" (1988).
Ocean Park Branch of SMPL, 2601 Main St, Santa Monica
310/458-8683 • smpl.org
Tue 10/3 6
pm
Gentrification at
USC
A panel of
realty, planning, & citizen experts discuss "Gentrification,
Densification, & Why Rent Is Too Damn High."
Ground Zero
Performance Cafe, USC
213/740-6842 •
usc.edu
Tue 10/3 6 - 8 pm
Salon at the Marina Library
Gerry Fialka's Marshall McLuhan/Finnegans Wake Reading Club reads
2 pages of the book every month, & lets a free-wheeling discussion kick off
from there.
Lloyd Taber Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey
310/821-3415 • laughtears.com
Tue 10/3 6:30
pm
Film in Downey
GlennFest &
the Alliance of Women Directors present an evening of short films by female
filmmakers. RSVP.
Epic Lounge, 8239
2nd St, Downey
323/841-0194 •
http://glennfest.com
Tue 10/3 6:30 pm
Opera Talk at the Redondo Beach Library
Speakers from LA Opera go behind the scenes with one of this
year's productions, Georges Bizet's "The Pearl Fishers."
Main Library, 303 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach
310/318-0675 • redondo.org
Tue 10/3 6:30 pm
Writers at the Beach House
Beach=Culture presents sound artist Alan Nakagawa with an
installment of his project "Visitings," a series of live interviews
with artists interspersed with music & video. RSVP.
Annenberg Beach House, 415 PCH, Santa Monica
310/458-4904 • beachhouse.smgov.net
Tue 10/3 7
pm
Marley at USC
Roger Steffens,
one of the world’s leading Bob Marley experts, presents new book, "So Much
Things to Say: an oral history of Bob Marley."
Doheny Memorial
Library, USC
213/740-6786 •
usc.edu
Tue 10/3 7 pm
Songwriter Serenade in Arcadia
Singer/songwriter JC Hyke hosts an evening of original music from
Ian Gothe, Darren Pynn, Steven Neal Wagner, & Manda Mosher.
Matt Denny's Ale House, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia
626/462-0250 • JCHyke.com
Tue 10/3 7
pm
Movie at SCI-Arc
Stanley Kubrick’s
producer Jan Harlan introduces a screening of the classic "The
Shining" (1980).
SCI-Arc, 960 E
3rd St, Downtown LA
213/613-2200 •
sciarc.edu
Tue 10/3 7
pm
Film at LACMA
Screened in
conjunction with the special exhibition "Chagall: Fantasies for the
Stage," Frances Stark’s newest work, "The Magic Flute" (2017),
an adaptation of Mozart's 1791 opera. Followed by a Q&A with Stark.
LA County Museum
of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile
323/857-6010 •
lacma.org
Tue 10/3 7
pm
Cinema at USC
"Outside the
Box [Office]" screens Antonio Santini & Dan Sickles's feature-length
documentary "Dina" & the short "Right to Care." RSVP.
School of
Cinematic Arts, USC
213/740-2330 •
cinema.usc.edu
Tue 10/3 7:30
pm
Nature Talk in
Santa Monica
The SM Bay
Audubon hosts John McCormack presenting a talk on "The California
Gnatcatcher." Check website to confirm location.
Douglas Park,
2439 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica
310/392-6662 •
https://smbasblog.com
Tue 10/3 7:30 pm
Performances in Little Tokyo
The 1st & 3rd Tuesday Night Café Series hosts film, DJs,
performances, live painting, open mic, & more. Tonight: Peter H.Z. Hsu,
Jennifer Moon, Naaz Diwan, Bitter Party.
Aratani Courtyard, 120 Judge John Aiso St, Downtown LA
tuesdaynightproject.org
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Wed 10/4 8 am
Morning Concert in Downtown LA
Acoustic Caffeine: Before heading to the office, get your morning
dose of free coffee & music from classical musician students of the Colburn
School.
Gas Company Tower, Concourse Level, 555 W 5th St, Downtown LA
213/955-7150 • artsbrookfieldproperties.com
Wed 10/4 12 noon
Concert at Pasadena Presbyterian
A lunchtime concert from Mariné Ter-Kazaryan, soprano & Gayane
Simonyan, pianist.
Pasadena Presb. Church, 585 E. Colorado Bl, Pasadena
626/793-2191 • ppcmusic.org
Wed 10/4 12
noon
LA at USC
"LA
Confidential: Discovering the DNA of a Global City" A panel of USC experts
explores the narratives, urban landscapes & practices that make LA a truly
global city.
Annenberg School,
USC
213/740-6842 •
usc.edu
Wed 10/4 12 noon
Chamber Music at Glendale City Church
Glendale Noon Concerts present violinist Jacqueline Suzuki &
pianist Charles Fierro, playing music by Lekeu & Debussy.
Glendale City Church, 610 E California Ave, Glendale
818-244-7241 • glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com
Wed 10/4 12:45 pm
Organ Recital at the Cathedral
A short organ demonstration from resident organist Samuel Soria.
Our Lady of the Angels, 555 Temple, Downtown LA
213/680-5205 • olacathedral.org
Wed 10/4 5
pm
Music at USC
Music@RushHour:
The Amicus Duo presents a program celebrating music by gay composers, incl.
Ethel Smyth, Benjamin Britten, Liebermann, & Tchaikovsky.
Ramo Recital
Hall, USC
213/740-6935 •
usc.edu
Wed 10/4 6:10 pm
Astronomy Walk at the Observatory
Take a sunset walk with a ranger & an astronomer to see the
evening sky along the way.
Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park
213/473-0800 • griffithobservatory.org
Wed 10/4 6:30
pm
Music at USC
Students of
Thornton's Strings program present an evening of solo & chamber
performances.
MacDonald Recital
Hall, USC
213/740-6935 •
usc.edu
Wed 10/4 6:30
pm
Film in Downey
GlennFest
presents Iris Almarez's 2012 feature
"Delusions of Grandeur." RSVP.
Epic Lounge, 8239
2nd St, Downey
323/841-0194 •
http://glennfest.com
Wed 10/4 6:30
pm
Concert at USC
Donald Crockett
leads Thornton Edge, Thornton’s new music group, in a program featuring recent
music for voice & ensemble.
Alfred Newman
Recital Hall, USC
213/740-6935 •
usc.edu
Wed 10/4 7
pm
Nature Talk at
Eaton Canyon
Local trail
historian Paul Ayers presents "Lost Trails of the Altadena Foothills"
for the Sierra Club.
Eaton Canyon
Nature Center, 1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena
909/596-6280 •
angeles.sierraclub.org/Pasadena
Wed 10/4 7
pm
Cinema at USC
"Outside the
Box [Office]" screens Reginald Hudlin's new feature "Marshall,"
the true story of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. RSVP.
School of
Cinematic Arts, USC
213/740-2330 •
cinema.usc.edu
Wed 10/4 7 pm
Architecture in Claremont
Claremont Heritage presents filmmaker Paul Bockhorst screening his
documentary "Claremont Modern - The Convergence of Art + Architecture at
Mid-century."
Benson Auditorium, Pitzer College, 1050 N Mills Ave, Claremont
909/621-0848 ~ claremontheritage.org
Wed 10/4 7
pm
Architecture Talk
at SCI-Arc
Oana Stănescu
talks about her practice, Family, which designs environments with the simple
purpose of making better places to live.
SCI-Arc, 960 E
3rd St, Downtown LA
213/613-2200 •
sciarc.edu
Wed 10/4 7 - 9 pm
Dance Workshop at Plaza de la Raza
The Center for Cultural Innovation presents an Activating Artists
workshop on Food Justice + Street Dance Activism. RSVP.
Plaza de la Raza, 3540 N Mission Rd, Lincoln Heights
213/687-8577 ~ cciarts.org
Wed 10/4 7:30 pm
German Film in the Arts District
The Goethe-Institut's New Berlin Cinema series screens Tom Lass's
2017 feature "Ugly & Blind." RSVP.
Lot 613, 613 Imperial St, Downtown LA
323/525-3388 • goethe.de/ins/us/los/enindex.htm
Wed 10/4 7:30
pm
Film at the
Hammer
The Flux
screening series celebrates outstanding short films & music videos from
around the globe with inventive filmmaker presentations & performances.
UCLA Hammer
Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood
310/915-0200 •
hammer.ucla.edu
Wed 10/4 7:30
pm
Poetry at Otis
Visiting Writers
Series: Zinzi Clemmons, raised in Philadelphia, with roots in South Africa
& Trinidad, reads from her work.
Otis Forum, 9045
Lincoln, Westchester
310/846-2586 •
otis.edu
Wed 10/4 7:30
pm
Immigration at
the Huntington
Natalia Molina
speaks on "How Race Is Made in America: Immigration, Citizenship, &
the Historical Power of Racial Scripts."
Huntington
Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino
626/405-2100 •
huntington.org
Wed 10/4 8
pm (also 10/11, 10/18, 10/25)
Cafe Music at
Mimoda
Enjoy an evening
of various musical styles performed live by some of the best musicians &
singers in LA, accompanied by physical interpretations performed by Theater
Jazzo. See webite for lineup. RSVP.
Mimoda
Studio/Theater, 5774 Pico Boulevard, LA
323/935-0268 ~
mimodastudio.com
Wed 10/4 8
pm
Movie at Horse
Thief BBQ
Order food or a
drink on the patio & settle in for a screening of "Top Gun."
Horse Thief BBQ,
324 S Hill St, Downtown LA
213/625-0341 ~
horsethiefbbq.com
Wed 10/4 8 pm
Concert at the Winnetka Bowl
The San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra hosts an unconventional
concert series. Tonight: The SFVSO Jazz Quintet performs standards from the
Great American Songbook. 21+; 2-drink minimum.
Lane 33, Winnetka Bowl, 20122 Vanowen, Winnetka
818/347-4807 ~ http://sfvsymphony.com
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Thu 10/5 12 noon
Music at Lake Avenue Church
Goldline Noon Concerts presents singers Tessa Studebaker &
Stephanie Barnes in a selection of duets, accompanied by pianist Duane
Funderburk, + a string ensemble performance of Bach.
Lake Ave Church, 393 N Lake, Pasadena
626/844-4721 ~ lakeave.org
Thu 10/5 4 - 6 pm
Family Time at the Torrance Art Museum
Stories in Art - The Cuban Matrix: Join a fun museum tour,
storytelling, & workshop for children ages 6 - 11 & their parents.
RSVP.
Torrance Art Museum, 3320 Civic Center Dr, Torrance
310/618-6388 • torranceartmuseum.com
Thu 10/5 6 pm
Live Music at Amoeba
Fireball Ministry plays live & signs copies of the new album,
"Remember The Story."
Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset, Hollywood
323/245-6400 • amoebamusic.com
Thu 10/5 6
pm
Gallery Talks at
the Hammer
Artist &
writer Myriam Gurba discusses specific works from the exhibition "Radical
Women" that inspire & provoke her. Part of PST:LA/LA.
UCLA Hammer
Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood
310/915-0200 • hammer.ucla.edu
Thu 10/5 6 - 9 pm
First Thursday in San Pedro
Artists open their studios & galleries, stores & cafes
stay open for after-hours shopping, plus live music, vendors & more.
4th St - 7th St, Old San Pedro
310/519-0936 • 1stthursday.com
Thu 10/5 6 - 10 pm
ArtSLAM in Newhall
Thursdays@Newhall presents an open-air gallery with local &
regional artists + culinary demos, food, & the Ford Theatre Foundation's
JAM (Jazzed & Motivated) Sessions. This month: Swing Dance.
Main Street, Newhall
http://oldtownnewhall.com
Thu 10/5 6 - 10 pm
Art Night in Chinatown
Chinatown After Dark: Entertainment, both traditional & new,
in various locations; food trucks; vendors; cooking demos; & nightlife
& dining specials.
Far East Plaza, 727 N Broadway, Chinatown, Downtown LA
213/680-0243 • chinatownla.com
Thu 10/5 6:30
pm
Architecture Film
at Otis
The
Architecture/Landscape/Interiors Dept presents the documentary "Teodoro en
concreto," about Mexican architect Teodoro González de León, with an
introduction by the film’s screenwriter, Miquel Adrià!
Otis Forum, 9045
Lincoln, Westchester
310/846-2586 •
otis.edu
Thu 10/5 6:30 pm
Photography Talk at the Annenberg Space
"Cuba: Black & White" Anna Mia Davidson discusses
how her black-&-white photographs reflect the resilience, ingenuity, &
spirit of the Cuban people. RSVP online.
Annenberg Space for Photography, 10050 Constellation, Century City
213/403-3000 • annenbergphotospace.org
Thu 10/5 7
pm
Cinematheque at
CSUN
Buster Keaton
Retrospective: Battling Butler (1926) & The General (1926).
Manzanita Hall,
CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff, Northridge
818/677-3193 •
cinematheque.csun.edu
Thu 10/5 7 pm
Japan at the Japan Foundation
Shinto priest Izumi Hasegawa presents a travel talk on
"Explore The Home Of Japanese Mythology: Shimane." RSVP.
Japan Foundation, 5700 Wilshire, LA
323/761-7510 • jflalc.org
Thu 10/5 7
pm
Film at MOCA
"Hysterical
Document" presents film & video works from Lida Abdul, Walid Raad,
& Jennifer Saparzadeh that disrupt the moving image’s function as a
documentary tool. Galleries open free.
Museum of
Contemporary Art, 250 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA
213/621-1710 •
moca.org
Thu 10/5 7 pm
Artist Talk at Art + Practice
On the occasion of Rubén Ochoa’s exhibition "Sampled Y
Surveyed" LA-based artist Analia Saban & curator Selene Preciado
discuss material & process, in relation to current conceptual practices of
a younger generation of artists RSVP.
Art + Practice, 4334 Degnan Blvd, Leimert Park
213/744-7432 • caamuseum.org
Thu 10/5 7
pm
Cinema at USC
The SCA Alumni
Screening Series screens Luis Prieto's new feature documentary about the 2016
election, "The Disunited States of America," followed by a Q&A
with the filmmakers. RSVP.
School of Cinematic
Arts, USC
213/740-2330 •
cinema.usc.edu
Thu 10/5 7
pm
Performance at
MOCA
Rebeca Hernandez
reconstructs Anna Maria Maiolino's 1981 performance piece, "Solitário ou
Paciência (Solitaire or Patience)." Part of PST:LA/LA. Galleries open
free.
Museum of
Contemporary Art, 250 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA
213/621-1710 •
moca.org
Thu 10/5 7
pm
Climate at the
Page Museum
A Climate Series
for the Ages: The Natural History Museum & UCLA present world experts on
all things climate change speaking on "Climate Change Cliff Notes."
RSVP.
Page Museum, 5801
Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile
213/763-3499 ~
nhm.org
Thu 10/5 7 - 10 pm
Variety Night in Newhall
"10 by 10" is a monthly juried night of short live
theatre pieces, dance, monologues, magic, improv, comedy, film, & music.
The MAIN, 24266 Main St, Newhall
661/250-3787 ~ http://oldtownnewhall.com
Thu 10/5 7:30 pm
Bluegrass in Mar Vista
Join the Westside Jam - for all skills levels - or just sit back
& enjoy the music.
Grand View Market, 12210 Venice Blvd, Mar Vista
310/390-4391 • socalbluegrass.org
Thu 10/5 7:30 pm
Bible at LAPL
Aloud presents Pulitzer Prize & National Book Award–winning
author Stephen Greenblatt speaking on "The Rise & Fall of Adam &
Eve: From Fiction to Faith." RSVP.
Central Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA
213/228-7025 • lapl.org
Thu 10/5 7:30
pm
Film at LACMA
Directors Elaine
McMillion Sheldon & Jacob LaMendola screen & discuss the compelling
short documentaries "Heroin(e)" & "Long Shot." RSVP.
LA County Museum
of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile
323/857-6010 •
lacma.org
Thu 10/5 7:30 pm
Bible at LAPL
Aloud presents Pulitzer Prize & National Book Award–winning
author Stephen Greenblatt speaking on "The Rise & Fall of Adam &
Eve: From Fiction to Faith." RSVP.
Central Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA
213/228-7025 • lapl.org
Thu 10/5 7:30 pm (also 10/6, 10/11-14, 10/19-21)
Macbeth at Brand Park
Dean Productions presents Macbeth, in a Halloween twist to the
classic Shakespearean tragedy. Bring seating + a warm wrap. RSVP.
Brand Park, 1601 W Mountain St, Glendale
http://deanproductionstheatre.com
Thu 10/5 7:30
pm
Displacement at
the Hammer
Sarah Shenker of
Survival International;, chef & culinary anthropologist Lois Ellen Frank,
& anthropologist Mariana Ferreira discuss threats to indigenous peoples in
Latin America today.
UCLA Hammer
Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood
310/915-0200 •
hammer.ucla.edu
Thu 10/5 8 pm
Folk Jam at Bar 1642
Join a monthly Old Time Jam hosted by Triple Chicken Foot - all
levels welcome. Call to verify.
Bar 1642, 1642 Temple, Echo Park
213/989-6836 • oldtimeisagoodtime.com
Thu 10/5 8 pm
Block Party at Zona Rosa Caffe
Food trucks, kids' crafts, DJs, visual projections by Juxli, &
live music from local bands.
Zona Rosa Caffe, 15 S El Molino Ave, Pasadena
626/793-2334 ~ facebook.com/ZonaRosaCaffe
Thu 10/5 8 pm
Comedy at Angel City Brewery
Last Laugh: A comedy show featuring Anyi Malik, Quincy Jones,
Fizaa Dosani, Alex Gettlin, Kaseem Bentley, & Anthony Dayo. 21+.
Angel City Brewery, 216 S Alameda, Downtown LA
213/622-1261 ~ http://angelcitybrewery.com
Thu 10/5 8
pm
Jazz at USC
The Thornton Jazz
Orchestra, led by music director Bob Mintzer, presents an evening of standards
& original compositions.
Carson Center,
USC
213/740-2584 •
usc.edu
Thu 10/5 8 pm
Performance in the Arts District
The Goethe-Institut presents performances (dance, lightshow, &
music) by two outstanding Berlin-based artists, Simonne Jones, & Black
Cracker, as part of "Berlin Night at Berlin Lab LA." 21+; RSVP.
Lot 613, 613 Imperial St, Downtown LA
323/525-3388 • goethe.de/ins/us/los/enindex.htm
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Fri 10/6 10 - 11 am (also 10/13, 10/20, 10/27)
Drawing at ESMoA
Join an informal class, with warm up exercises & free drawing,
taking inspiration from the featured artworks. Materials supplied.
ESMoA, 208 Main St, El Segundo
424/277-1020 ~ http://esmoa.org
Fri 10/6 10 am - 12 noon
California at the Workman Homestead
History Book Club: The Vital California Agriculture Series kicks
off with a discussion of Frances Dinkelspiel's "Tangled Vines: Greed,
Murder, Obsession, & an Arsonist in the Vineyards of California."
RSVP. RSVP.
Homestead Museum, 15415 E Don Julian Rd, City of Industry
626/968-8492 • Homesteadmuseum.org
Fri 10/6 10
am - 3 pm
Latin America at
the Getty
Inspired by the
Getty's region-wide art initiative Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, this symposium
considers the abundance of new knowledge generated by the PST: LA/LA
exhibitions & the impact it will have on curricula, pedagogy, & future
scholarship. RSVP.
Museum Lecture
Hall, Getty Center, Brentwood
310/440-7300 •
getty.edu
Fri 10/6 11
am
Media at Otis
The Digital Media
Speakers Series presents a conversation with Robin Linn of Riot Games.
Forum, Otis
College, 9045 Lincoln, Westchester
310/665-6827 •
otis.edu
Fri 10/6 12 noon
Concert in Torrance
First Fridays at First welcomes internationally respected
Portuguese pianist Filipe Pinto-Ribeiro.
1st Lutheran Church, 2900 W Carson St, Torrance
310/320-9920 ~ palosverdes.com/ClassicalCrossroads
Fri 10/6 3:30 - 5 pm (also 10/13, 10/20, 10/27)
Kids' Arts at ESMoA
Tinkertopia: Drop-in after-school Engineering Arts club for ages 8
& up; materials provided.
ESMoA, 208 Main St, El Segundo
424/277-1020 ~ http://esmoa.org
Fri 10/6 5 pm (also 10/7)
Dance at the Beach House
Beach=Culture presents 2017 Choreographer-in-Residence Jay Carlon,
in an open dress rehearsal of his work "Out of Bounds" (final
performance 10/8). RSVP.
Annenberg Beach House, 415 PCH, Santa Monica
310/458-4904 • beachhouse.smgov.net
Fri 10/6 6
- 8 pm
Jazz at LACMA
Kick back with an
evening of open galleries, outdoor bars, & live jazz from Angel City Jazz
Festival featuring the Jeff Parker Quartet.
LA County Museum
of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile
323/857-6010 •
lacma.org
Fri 10/6 6
- 8 pm
Reggae at the
Pico House
Recording artists
The Simpkin Project bring their blend of reggae, blues, rock, & Americana
for a dance hall/concert in conjunction with the Chinese American Museum's
newly opened exhibition, "Circles & Circuits II: Chinese Caribbean
Art." RSVP.
Pico, 424 N Main
St, Downtown LA
213/485-8567 ~
camla.org
Fri 10/6 6 - 9 pm
Music Festival in Claremont
Our area's most musical city presents Friday Nights Live on 4
outdoor stages. Tonight: Harmony Sisters & the Little Big Band, Outerwave,
Saloon No. 12, & Los Whateveros.
Claremont Village, around 2nd & Yale, Claremont
909/6 626-1147 • claremontevents.com
Fri 10/6 6
- 9 pm
Architecture at
Barnsdall
Evening hours for
the group show "Condemned To Be Modern," an exploration of the lives
of buildings & an interrogation of our built environment-the structures we
inherit, the cities we live in. Part of PST:LA/LA.
Municipal Art
Gallery, Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, LA
323/644-6269 •
lamag.org
Fri 10/6 6 - 10 pm
1st Fridays on Abbott Kinney
Shops stay open late, with live jazz, openings, refreshments,
artist talks, discounts, & surprises.
Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice
310/399-5544 • abbotkinney1stfridays.com
Fri 10/6 6 - 10 pm
Sunset Cinema on the SM Pier
Unwind on the front porch of California after a long week, with
live music + a screening of "Princess Bride." Bring or rent lawn
chairs & pick up food & drinks from pier eateries.
Santa Monica Pier
310/458-8901 ~ santamonicapier.org
Fri 10/6 6:30
pm
Film in Downey
GlennFest
presents Dante Alencastre's 2016 documentary about a transgender girl in LA,
"Raising Zoey." RSVP.
Downey Theatre,
8435 Firestone Blvd, Downey
323/841-0194 •
http://glennfest.com
Fri 10/6 7
pm
Cinema at USC
"Outside the
Box [Office]" screens Christopher Landon's original & inventive
rewinding thriller "Happy Death Day." RSVP.
School of
Cinematic Arts, USC
213/740-2330 •
cinema.usc.edu
Fri 10/6 7
- 9 pm
Opening at Track
16
The newly-moved
gallery welcomes their first group show, "DTLA," focusing on Latin
American artists who changed how we see the world. Part of PST:LA/LA.
Track 16 Gallery,
1206 Maple Ave, Downtown LA
310/815-8080 ~
track16.com
Fri 10/6 7:30 pm
Dance at the Korean Cultural Center
ARI Project 2017: Shim Chung & Im Dang Soo present
"Pansori meets Contemporary Sounds." RSVP.
Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile
323/936-3015 • kccla.org
Fri 10/6 7:30 pm
Concert at the Colburn
Concerto Showcase: Conservatory of Music students perform music by
Chopin, Mozart, Sibelius, Beethoven, & Shostakovich with the Colburn
Orchestra.
Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA
213/621-1050 • colburnschool.edu
Fri 10/6 7:30 pm (see 10/5)
Macbeth at Brand Park
Fri 10/6 7:30
pm
Concert at USC
H. Robert
Reynolds & Sharon Lavery lead the Thornton Wind Ensemble in music by Kenny
Regan, Dzubay, Strauss, & Grainger.
Bovard
Auditorium, USC
213/740-2584 •
usc.edu
Fri 10/6 7:30 pm
Astronomy at the Observatory
All Space Considered: Space news & update program by
Observatory Curator & staff.
Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park
213/473-0800 • griffithobservatory.org
Fri 10/6 8 pm
Recital at the Colburn
Enjoy music from the gifted students of Colburn's Community School
of Performing Arts.
Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA
213/621-1050 • colburnschool.edu
Fri 10/6 8 pm
DJ Night at Amoeba
Rotations: Spins from Mean Mr. Mustard, an LA-based record
collector specializing in funk, RnB, soul & jazz 45s.
Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset, Hollywood
323/245-6400 • amoebamusic.com
Fri 10/6 8
pm
Movie at the
Underground Museum
Purple Garden
Cinema screens "Sweetgrass"; bring a sweater, a blanket, &
treats; popcorn provided.
Underground
Museum, 3508 W Washington Blvd, LA
323/989-9925 ~
theunderground-museum.org
Fri 10/6 8
pm
Concert at USC
Rotem Gilbert
leads the Baroque Sinfonia in a concert of extravagant Italian music from the
17th century.
Alfred Newman
Recital Hall, USC
213/740-2584 •
usc.edu
Fri 10/6 8 - 10 pm
Music at Art Share LA
Art Share hosts Backyard Busk, with music, comedy & a few
storytellers from NPR’s "Moth Radio."
Art Share LA, 801 E 4th Place, Downtown LA
213/687-4278 ~ artsharela.org
Fri 10/6 8 - 11 pm
Tiki at La Luz de Jesus
Opening reception + book release party for the 21st annual exhibit
"The Art of Tiki" + Sven Kirsten's new book of the same name.
La Luz de Jesus, 4633 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood
323/666-7667 • laluzdejesus.com
Fri 10/6 9
pm
Film in Downey
GlennFest screens
Ron Chapman's documentary about Cuban music, "The Forbidden
Shore."RSVP.
Downey Theatre,
8435 Firestone Blvd, Downey
323/841-0194 •
http://glennfest.com
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Sat 10/7 7:30
am
Bird Walk in
Pasadena
Meet seasonal
birds with a guide from the Audubon Society. Bring binoculars, birding guide,
& water + wear walking shoes.
Hahamongna
Watershed Park, Foothill & Oak Grove Dr, Pasadena
818/544-5009 •
pasadenaaudubon.org
Sat 10/7 8 am
Native Plants in Debs Park
Learn how to identify plants & about their ecological
importance to wildlife & people on a short walk, & tour the native
plant nursery.
Debs Park, 4700 N Griffin Ave, Highland Park
323/876-0202 • audubondebspark.org
Sat 10/7 8 am
Birding Walk at Lake Castaic
See early migratory birds along the lake with an Audubon guide.
See website for directions.
Meet in Lot 4, Lake Castaic Park
661/257-4050 • sfvaudubon.org
Sat 10/7 9 am
Native Plants in Debs Park
Learn how to identify plants & about their ecological
importance to wildlife & people on a short walk, & tour the native
plant nursery.
Debs Park, 4700 N Griffin Ave, Highland Park
323/876-0202 • audubondebspark.org
Sat 10/7 9
am - 3 pm
Street Fair in
Gardena
Kick off fall
with the Heritage Festival/Street Fair, with retail booths, kids' area,
entertainment, giveaways, & surf music from The Hodads.
Nakaoka Community
Center, 1670 W 162nd St, Gardena
310/217-9537 ~
http://www2.cityofgardena.org
Sat 10/7 10 am - 12 noon
Metro Art Tour in Hollywood
Explore Metro on a docent-led tour, giving an intro to the system,
its stations, & its artworks. Meet at the street level entrance; check
website to verify.
Hollywood Blvd just east of Highland, Hollywood
metro.net/about/art
Sat 10/7 10
am - 1 pm
Turtles at
Madrona Marsh
The California
Turtle & Tortoise Society brings turtles & tortoises for adoption &
educates about proper & safe care of these remarkable animals.
Madrona Marsh
Nature Center, 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance
310/782-3989 •
friendsofmadronamarsh.com
Sat 10/7 10 am - 4 pm (also 10/8)
Battle at Dominguez Rancho Adobe
Celebrate the 171st anniversary of the Battle of Dominguez Hills
through reenactments of the battle as well as aspects of life during the
1800’s, through music, crafts, tours, & demos.
Dominguez Rancho Adobe, 18127 S Alameda St, Compton
310/603-0088 ~ dominguezrancho.org
Sat 10/7 10 am - 6 pm
Fair in Manhattan Beach
The 46th Annual Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair is a smalltown
community fair with arts & crafts, food, games & entertainment.
Live Oak Park, 1901 N Valley Dr, Manhattan Beach
310/802-5000 • citymb.info
Sat 10/7 11 am
Crafts at SMPL
Join an all-ages workshop to create an accordion-style book to
hold treasured family recipes. Part of the Santa Monica Eats! series.
Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica
310/458-8600 • smpl.org
Sat 10/7 11 am
Photography at CSU Dominguez Hills
Cultural, documentary, & fine art photographer Cindy Bendat
leads a walkthrough of the exhibit "Be the Change: LA Protest Photographs
by Cindy Bendat, 2003-2017."
LaCorte Hall, CSU Dominguez Hills, 1000 E Victoria St, Carson
310/253-3321 • csudh.edu
Sat 10/7 11
am & 1:30 pm (also 10/14, 10/29)
Family Art at the
Getty Villa
Making Monsters:
Turn a squiggle into a monster - Join illustrator & You Tube artist Mary
Doodles for an all-ages monster drawing workshop. Supplies provided; RSVP to
visit; sign up from 10:45.
Getty Villa,
17985 PCH, Pacific Palisades
310/440-7300 •
getty.edu
Sat 10/7 11
am - 11 pm
Street Festival
in Artesia
The International
Street Fair & Diversity Festival promises entertainment on 2 stages, food,
live music, a beer garden, arts & crafts, games & rides, shopping, a
kids' zone, & giveaways.
Pioneer Blvd,
183rd - 188th St, Artesia
562/865-6262 ~
cityofartesia.us
Sat 10/7 12 noon
SoundSpark at the West Hollywood Library
For kids: A new & experimental music series featuring solo &
duo performances by emerging artists. Today: Joanna Wallfisch.
Library, 625 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood
323/226-1617 • sassas.org
Sat 10/7 12
- 5 pm
Art Making in
Leimert Park
Watch artists at
work on the creation of a new site-specific mural, & join all-ages
workshops themed on Salvador, Bahia & LA. Part of PST:LA/LA.
KAOS Network,
4343 Leimert Blvd, LA
fowler.ucla.edu
Sat 10/7 12
noon - 8 pm
Japanese Festival
in West Covina
The 2017
Akimatsuri Fall Festival promises taiko, ondo dancing, martial arts, games,
costumes, food, & more.
East SGV Japanese
Center, 1203 W Puente Ave, West Covina
626/960-2566 ~
http://esgvjcc.org
Sat 10/7 12
noon - 10 pm
Mural Festival in
the Arts District
The first ever
Fresh Coat Mural Festival features food, crafts, live music by RJD2, Viceroy,
The Hood Internet, Peanut Butter Wolf & The Beat Junkies, & 8+ new
murals from local LA artists. RSVP.
The Container
Yard, 800 E 4th St, Downtown LA
https://thecontaineryard.com/fresh-coat
Sat 10/7 1 pm
Garden Tour at UCLA
Visit the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, a living museum
with c. 4,000 species of tropical & sub-tropical plants from around the
world.
Botanical Garden, UCLA
310/825-1260 • botgard.ucla.edu
Sat 10/7 1
pm
Music in East
Rancho Dominugez
The LA County
Arts Commission presents live Caribbean music from Upstream.
Library, 4420 E
Rose St, East Rancho Dominguez
310/632-6193 •
http://lacountyarts.org
Sat 10/7 1
pm
Artist Talk at
the Vincent Price Museum
Laura Aguilar
discusses her current exhibition, "Show & Tell," with curator
& art historian Sybil Venegas & contributing scholars Amelia Jones
& Chon Noriega.
Vincent Price
Museum, ELAC, 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park
323/265-8841 •
http://vincentpriceartmuseum.org
Sat 10/7 1 - 4 pm
Family Crafts at Rancho Los Cerritos
Creation Station: "Outrageous Orange" A free, drop-in
crafts program with old-fashioned, historically-themed fun for kids ages 5-11.
Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd, Long Beach
562/570-1755 •
rancholoscerritos.org
Sat 10/7 1 - 4 pm
Seaside Music in the Marina
Cool off by the water, watch the sea lions, & listen to
country music from Jimi Nelson & the Drifting Cowboys.
Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey
310/305-9545 • visitmarinadelrey.com
Sat 10/7 1 - 7 pm
Arts Fest at Claremont United Church
Re Form Arts Festival celebrates the 500th anniversary of the
Reformation with art, music, & dance performances, spotlighting local
artists.
Claremont UCC, 233 W Harrison Ave, Claremont
909/626-1201 • claremontevents.com
Sat 10/7 2 pm
Opera Talk at the Torrance Library
LA Opera community educators go behind the scenes with Georges
Bizet's "The Pearl Fishers."
Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd, Torrance
310/618-5959 ~ library.torranceca.gov
Sat 10/7 2 pm (see 10/6)
Dance at the Beach House
Sat 10/7 2
pm
Film in Downey
GlennFest screens
Ineke Houtman's 2016 feature film, "The Fantastic Family Hotel."
RSVP.
Downey Theatre,
8435 Firestone Blvd, Downey
323/841-0194 •
http://glennfest.com
Sat 10/7 2 pm
LA History at LAPL
Donna Schuele talks about the land where LAX now sits in "The Tragic Tale of Rancho Sausal
Redondo: Love, Honor, & Power in Early LA."
Central Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA
213/228-7025 • lapl.org
Sat 10/7 2
pm
Quakes at the
Getty Villa
Conservationist
Jerry Podany presents "When the Inevitable Happens...Again: Protecting
Museum Collections from Earthquake Damage." RSVP.
Getty Villa,
17985 PCH, Pacific Palisades
310/440-7300 •
getty.edu
Sat 10/7 2 pm
Disney at LAPL
L.A. in Focus: Author Mindy Johnson illuminates the history of
animation in "Paint, Pencils & Pixels - How Women Transformed Walt
Disney’s Animation."
Central Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA
213/228-7025 • lapl.org
Sat 10/7 2 - 5 pm
Performance at Helms Bakery
"Strands" is a presentation & performance by fiber
artist & sculptor Amabelle Aguiluz, Chinese dulcimer player Joy Wu, &
ink painter Si Jie Loo.
Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Blvd, Culver City
http://helmsbakerydistrict.com
Sat 10/7 2 - 6 pm
ArtWalk in Culver City
Take advantage of the Explore The Home
Of Japanese Mythology: Shimane
rich cultural resources at the Helms complex with special
programming: installations, performances, pop-ups, book launch, & more.
Helms Bakery District, 8745 Washington Blvd, Culver City
http://culvercityartsdistrict.com
Sat 10/7 3 pm
Workshop in Leimert Park
The Goethe-Institut, in cooperation with Your Mom's Agency, &
KAOS Network, presents performance workshops with two outstanding Berlin-based
artists: Simonne Jones, & Black Cracker at KAOS in Leimert Park. RSVP.
KAOS, 4343 Leimert Blvd, LA
323/525-3388 • goethe.de/ins/us/los/enindex.htm
Sat 10/7 3
- 6 pm
Sci-Fi at the
William Grant Still
Celebrate the
exhibition "A Womxn's Place" with a screening of The Uhuruverse's
Afro-futuristic sci-fi film "Fight In Heels" + performances by Afro
Punk band F.U.P.U & dancer JADUHMAY.
William Grant
Still Art Center, 2520 West View St, LA
323-734-1165 •
http://wgsac.wordpress.com
Sat 10/7 3 - 7 pm (also 10/8)
Festival at the Workman Homestead
"Ticket to the Twenties" Bring lawn chairs or blankets
& enjoy a day of music, dancing, crafts, historic house tours, games,
demonstrations, & more. 1920s dress encouraged.
Homestead Museum, 15415 E Don Julian Rd, City of Industry
626/968-8492 • Homesteadmuseum.org
Sat 10/7 3:30 pm
Mysteries at the Studio City Library
The Fall Mystery Author Panel hosts Rachel Howzell Hall, Joe Ide,
& Hollie Overton reading from their work & talking about their process.
Studio City Branch of LAPL, 12511 Moorpark St, Studio City
818/755-7873 ~ lapl.org
Sat 10/7 3:30 pm (see also 10/21)
Callas at the Silver Lake Library
LA Metropolitan Opera presents musicologist Marcela Pan in Part 3
of her series "Maria Callas: Life & Art."
Silver Lake Branch of LAPL, 2411 Glendale Blvd, LA
323/913-7451 • lapl.org
Sat 10/7 4 pm
Immigration at the Craft in America Center
Carola Suárez-Orozco leads a discussion on child immigration &
social responsibility, providing insight into the experiences of these
children.
Craft in America Study Center, 8415 W 3rd St, LA
323/659-9022 • craftinamerica.org
Sat 10/7 4
pm
Film in Downey
GlennFest screens
Matt Schrader's celebratory documentary about film music, "Score."
RSVP.
Downey Theatre,
8435 Firestone Blvd, Downey
323/841-0194 •
http://glennfest.com
Sat 10/7 4:30 pm
Food Book at the Pico Library
Author June Jo Lee & illustrator Man One present their kids'
book "Roy Choi & the Street Food Remix." Art demo & all-ages
hands-on art project follow. Part of the Santa Monica Eats! series.
Pico Branch of SMPL, 2201 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica
310/458-8684 • smpl.org
Sat 10/7 5 pm
Recital at the Colburn
Music Academy students demonstrate the depth & breadth of
their training in live performance.
Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA
213/621-1050 • colburnschool.edu
Sat 10/7 5
pm - 11 pm (also 10/8)
Festival in
Chinatown
The 79th Annual
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival promises live music on 2 stages, cooking demos,
calligraphy, martial arts, Miss Chinatown, fire dances, & of course food
trucks.
Central &
West Plazas, Chinatown, Downtown LA
213/626-2524 •
chinatownla.com
Sat 10/7 6 - 9 pm
Art Walk in Claremont
Enjoy the small-town ambiance as you peek into this month's
highlighted galleries.
Claremont Village, around 2nd & Yale, Claremont
909/624-1681 • http://claremontartwalk.com
Sat 10/7 6 - 9 pm
Opening in Claremont
Claremont Heritage hosts a reception for the exhibition
"Criley/McDowell Architects - A Modern Legacy."
Elliott Exhibition Center, Memorial Park, 840 N Indian Hill Blvd,
Claremont
909/621-0848 • claremontheritage.org
Sat 10/7 6:30
pm
Film in Downey
GlennFest screens
Ernesto Contreras's new dramatic/fantasy feature, "I Dream in Another
Language." RSVP.
Downey Theatre,
8435 Firestone Blvd, Downey
323/841-0194 •
http://glennfest.com
Sat 10/7 7 pm
Performance in Leimert Park
The Goethe-Institut, in cooperation with Your Mom's Agency, &
KAOS Network, presents a performance by outstanding Berlin-based artists:
Simonne Jones, & Black Cracker at KAOS in Leimert Park. RSVP.
KAOS, 4343 Leimert Blvd, LA
323/525-3388 • goethe.de/ins/us/los/enindex.htm
Sat 10/7 7:30 pm
Korean at the Korean Cultural Center
2017 Korea Week: A night of poetry & music with Jung Ho Seung.
RSVP.
Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile
323/936-3015 • kccla.org
Sat 10/7 7:30 pm (see 10/5)
Macbeth at Brand Park
Sat 10/7 8
pm
Music in Eagle Rock
The LA County
Arts Commission presents unrelenting East LA band El-Haru Kuroi.
Center for the
Arts, 2225 Colorado Blvd, Eagle Rock
323/561-3044 •
http://lacountyarts.org
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Sun 10/8 8 am
Birding Walk in Debs Park
Join a family-friendly early morning bird walk through this urban
oasis, especially for beginners.
Debs Park, 4700 N Griffin Ave, Highland Park
323/876-0202 • audubondebspark.org
Sun 10/8 8 am
Bird Walk in Burbank
See fall migratory birds on a canyon walk with an Audubon guide.
See website for directions.
Wildwood Canyon, 1701 Wildwood Canyon Rd, Burbank
818/845-0166 • sfvaudubon.org
Sun 10/8 8:30 am
Bird Walk in Franklin Canyon
Join with Audubon guides on a casual walk around the ponds &
trails of this urban oak woodland nature preserve.
Sooky Goldman Nature Center, near Coldwater & Mulholland (call
for directions)
323/876-0202 • losangelesaudubon.org
Sun 10/8 9
am - 4 pm
CicLAvia in LA
Heart of LA: 6
miles of LA streets open to pedestrians & bicyclists (& closed to
cars), for a giant experiment in new civic consciousness, from Boyle Heights to
Echo Park & Chinatown to South Park, passing through LA's historic core
& downtown. Festivals, performances, bike clinics, & more along the
route. See website for route & closures.
ciclavia.org
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