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Monthly Archives: April 2012

LA Music Video Festival

30 Monday Apr 2012

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arts, Culture, events, Festivals, films, Los Angeles, music videos

These days, online video sites like Youtube offer a platform for pretty much anyone to show their artistic creativity and talent through the use of video.  On May 4th and 5th, the LA Music Video Festival in downtown will showcase some of the best up and coming independent music video filmmakers from around the world, as well as the indie musicians featured in their videos.  Both days will feature multiple screenings with panels, a keynote speaker on Friday, and awards on Saturday.  Saturday evening will also have an afterparty/concert that supports OMG Cameras Everywhere!, a local non-profit arts program that introduces kids to the art of music video making.  Two-day festival passes are only 20 bucks, which includes admission to the afterparty!

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Location:  The Downtown Independent Theater

251 S. Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

Date:  May 4th and 5th

Time:  4:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Website:  http://lamvf.com/

Grow!: A Garden Festival

28 Saturday Apr 2012

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botanic garden, events, Festivals, gardening, Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, located in the Rancho Santa Anita area of Arcadia, is a 127-acre haven for collections of rare plants from all over the world.  On May 4th through 6th, the arboretum will host a garden festival, Grow!  In addition to the collections, there will be art installations and sculptures integrated into the gardens, lectures and demonstrations by expert landscapers, vendors selling rare and unique plants, food and wine, and live entertainment all weekend.  The opening night on Friday will allow you first choice of plants and merchandise, with a Groupon offer as well (expires at midnight 4/28).  Head over to the website for all the details!

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Location:  LA County Arboretum & Botanic Garden

301 North Baldwin Avenue Arcadia, CA 91007

Date:  May 4th through 6th

Time:  Friday:  5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday:  9:00 AM* – 4:30 PM (*8:00 AM for Arboretum Members)

Website:  http://www.arboretum.org/index.php

Russell Peters: Notorious World Tour

27 Friday Apr 2012

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Everyone loves a good laugh, and Canadian comedian Russell Peters is sure to provide plenty during his Notorious World Tour, which stops at Pechanga Resort & Casino on June 9th!  Tickets are on sale right now, so we wanted to make sure you don’t miss your chance to grab tickets while they are still available.

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Location:  Pechanga Resort & Casino

45000 Pechanga Parkway Temecula, CA 92592

Date:  June 9th

Time:  2 shows – 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM

Age:  Recommended 18+

Website:  Tickets

Bikefest Tour of Long Beach

26 Thursday Apr 2012

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biking, cycling, Festivals, Long Beach, recreation, sports

The city of Long Beach will be the location of a huge bicycling event on Saturday May 5th as hundreds of cyclists will take to the streets and take in the sights.  Whether you are an avid cyclist or just want to come out for a short tour of Long Beach, there will be events for everyone!  Join in on the free 4-mile family fun ride, or test your skills on the 31, 62, or 100-mile courses.  There will also be a bike festival at The Pike at Rainbow Harbor with live entertainment, a beer garden, vendors, and a kids’ area.  Check out the website to register and check out maps of the courses!

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Location:  Marina Green Park

386 E Shoreline Dr. Long Beach, CA 90802

Date:  May 5th

Time:  6:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Website:  http://bikefestlb.com/

Kaskade’s Freaks of Nature Tour

26 Thursday Apr 2012

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edm, events, house music, Kaskade, Los Angeles, staples center

Electronic music fans, house music superstar Kaskade is launching a summer tour, hitting more than 46 cities across North America!  He will be bringing his tour to the Staples Center on Friday July 27th, but tickets go on sale tomorrow, April 27th at 10:00 AM, so be sure to get them before they sell out!  Also, check out his new music video for “Room for Happiness” featuring Skylar Grey.

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Location:  Staples Center

1111 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, California 90015

Date:  July 27th

Time:  7:30 PM

Website:  Ticketmaster

OC Tastefest

25 Wednesday Apr 2012

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events, food festivals, orange county, wine

Have you ever wished there was a place you could go where you could have the best dish from all of your favorite restaurants?  Well that is the idea behind OC Tastefest, a food and wine festival happening on May 4th and 5th at the Orange County Fair and Event Center!  The festival will play host to dozens of Orange County’s most popular restaurants, all serving up delectable bites of their signature dishes.  In addition to food and drinks, there will be live entertainment, and on Saturday May 5th, a celebrity chef challenge.  Be sure to check the website for tickets and all the details!

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Location:  OC Fair and Event Center

88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Date:  May 4th and 5th

Time:  Friday 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Saturday 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Website:  http://octastefest.com/index.html

LA Heritage Day 2012

25 Wednesday Apr 2012

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free event, heritage, history, Los Angeles, pico house

Los Angeles has always been known as a cultural melting-pot and it is this diverse culture that has shaped the city’s  history.  Take a step back in time and learn about LA’s storied past on April 29th as the LA Heritage Alliance hosts its fourth annual Los Angeles Heritage Day!  The event will take place inside the Pico House near Olvera Street in downtown, which was the original site where the city was founded in 1781.  This event is free to the public and will provide tours of several historical landmarks, as well as exhibits.

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Location:  Pico House

424 North Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

Date:  April 29th

Time:  11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Website:  http://laheritage.blogspot.com/

Hurley Warehouse Sale

24 Tuesday Apr 2012

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beach, clothing, Hurley, Los Angeles, orange county, sales

If the beach look is more your style, Hurley is also holding a warehouse sale this week, from April 25th through 29th. Just in time for summer, t-shirts, boardshorts, and swimwear will be discounted up to 75% off!  So head down to Irvine and be sure to get there early to take advantage of this awesome deal.

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Location:  Hurley Warehouse
1062 McGaw Ave Irvine, CA 92614

Date:  April 25th through 29th

Time:  Wed-Fri 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Sat-Sun 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Website:  Hurley Warehouse Sale

WeSC Spring Warehouse Sale

23 Monday Apr 2012

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clothing, fashion, sales, shopping, WeSC

WeSC (WeAretheSuperlativeConspiracy), a Swedish alternative/street fashion clothing company, is having a Spring warehouse sale this week!  From Thursday April 26th through Saturday April 28th, the warehouse will be selling deeply discounted items, with new product every day.  Like most warehouse sales, early arrival is highly suggested since most popular items will sell out very quickly!  Doors open at 10AM, so be sure to get there early!  Check out wesc.com for all of their products including clothing, footwear, headphones, and accessories.

Location:  Action Freight Distribution
14801 Able Lane #102 Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Date:  April 26th through April 28th

Time:  10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Website:  WeSC Spring Warehouse Sale

Pasadena Model Railroad Club Open House

23 Monday Apr 2012

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events, model train, Pasadena

Stop by the Pasadena Model Railroad Club this weekend to enjoy one of the largest HO scale-operating railroads in the world! They’re having an open house this Saturday and Sunday for kids and adults of all ages.  Anyone who enjoys model trains this is the spot to checkout!  For more information visit their website at www.pmrrc.org

Location:  Pasadena Model Railroad Club
5458 Alhambra Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90032

Date:  April 28-29

Time: 1pm – 5pm and 7pm-10pm  on saturday
1pm – 5pm on sunday

Cost: $3 for adults. $1 for children (children under 7 free when accompanied with an adult)

Website:  http://www.pmrrc.org

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