-Weekend-Whaddup- What to do April 26-27
Fiesta Broadway
when: Apr 27 at 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
where: Downtown, Broadway & Olympic Ave., Downtown, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
This is the “largest Cinco de Mayo” celebration in the world, with over half a million people participating and taking over more than 12 square blocks of downtown Los Angeles. There are three stages staggered throughout the festival and between them you’ll find lots of food, fun and games for the whole family that spotlight Mexican and Latin American cultures.
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The Best International Film Festival For Kids
when: Apr 26 at Various times
where: Downtown, REDCAT, 631 W. 2nd St., Los Angeles, CA
cost: $5
ages: 3 and up
the Whaddup:
The 9th annual REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival returns with three weekends of adventurous short-film programs to appeal to moviegoers of all ages. Magical, exhilarating works made by acclaimed filmmakers and up-and-coming auteurs showcase work from around the globe—including Mexico, Brazil, Sweden, Russia, Taiwan, Mozambique, Korea, The Netherlands, and Ukraine—to inspire the whole family. Festival highlights include the latest in both live action and animated shorts. This is a Red Tricycle favorite event event year, so be sure to check the schedule for programs appropriate for your kiddos and plan on coming!
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How Do You Spell Fun? B-I-N-G-O
when: Apr 27 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
where: Pasadena Area, One Colorado, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Come play Bingo with Bingo Boy! With prizes from One Colorado stores and restaurants and old-school ice cream treats for all, this Sunday Funday Bingo event will be a winner. The whole family can play, from tots to Grandma (and that makes more chances to win!). Bingo-ites and novices welcome. Spoilsports frowned upon. Daubers provided.
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Party on the Pier
when: Apr 27 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
where: Westside, Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, Ca
cost: $25 and up
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
It’s a fun-filled day of rides (all rides, all day!), games, food, raffles for cool stuff, arts & crafts with PS Arts,fun with Santa Monica Pier Aquarium’s touch tanks, hair and face painting, more kids activities and tons of live entertainment.
And the best part is that all this fun does some good. Proceeds from the day will benefit all students in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD).
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Open House at the California Wildlife Center
when: Apr 27 at 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
where: California Wildlife Center , 26026 Piuma Rd., Calabasas, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
The California Wildlife Center is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife. Today they are giving behind the scenes tours, wildlife education, children’s activities, and up-close encounters.
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Science Fest in the Mountains
when: Apr 26 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
where: Paramount Ranch, 2813 Cornell Rd., Agoura Hills, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the scoop:
Something for all citizen scientists with an inquiring mind: learn how to track mountain lions, bobcats, and island foxes; get to know the local wildlife; discover the mysteries of your neighborhood national parks. This 5th annual event features talks, hands-on demonstrations, nature walks, family activities, live animal displays, and a chance to meet and talk with the scientists. So get out that magnifying glass, slather on the sunscreen and come to the mountains for a day of science!
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Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic
when: Apr 23, 2014 – Apr 27 at Various times
where: Long Beach, Long Beach Arena, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. , Long Beach, Ca
cost: $15-$70
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Mickey and the rest of the gang take to their skates and take the audience along on a whirlwind tour of favorite Disney moments. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are your hosts and they are sharing memories with Disney friends including Goofy & Donald Duck; the beloved Disney Princesses; Chip & Dale; Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket; Belle & The Beast plus many more – everyone you love from your own childhood and the characters your kids love today will all be here, so it’s a great trip down memory lane for everyone!
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Gold Rush! @ The Autry
Saturday, April 26 through Sunday, April 27
Positive Parenting Seminar
Saturday, April 26
Free Car Seat (there’s a simple catch)
!!! Free Car Seat Safety Education Class !!!
The LA Police Deptartment and Councilmember Paul Krekorian are sponsoring this vitally important FREE class open to everyone.
Wednesday, April 16th, 4 – 6pm
Fire Station #89
7063 Laurel Canyon, North Hollywood
Certified LAPD officers will teach you how to choose and install the proper car seat for your children.
The first 50 participants who complete the class will receive a free car seat! For more info, call 818-755-7676.
Best Burger/Fries?
To some, finding a great hamburger and fries is a hobby… to others it’s a lifelong pursuit. I have found many that I’ve loved… many more that I liked… it’s been my favorite food for as long as I can remember. It’s not just a great burger, but a great burger and fries together that makes a great burger joint.
I’m want to know what your favorite burgers are here in Studio City.
Give me your list.
Go!
What’s Old is New Again (Drive-Ins)
Stay near the car! Stay near the car! That was my mom’s mantra and we heard it over and over and over while images of dancing sodas, french fries and hot dogs played on the enormous screens over our heads. In my memory it’s more vivid than Danny Zucko’s hormonal spikes and Sandy in her poodle skirt from the movie Grease. Danny should have known better than to try what he did, Sandy was a good girl. It wasn’t just my parent’s voices. Everyone’s parents were shouting out commands to their kids as they darted in and out of the parked cars those long nights, first on Long Island and then here in the SF Valley. It wasn’t just here or there, it was universal. We were kids being kids.
Some might say these theaters were a fad since they came and most went. There were hundreds in the SoCal area at one time and more than 4,000 across the US. They now number only in the hundreds nationwide, but left an indelible mark on my time as a kid. Having such great memories, I was happy to hear one is coming back.
An old theater in the city of Paramount (once called the Roadium) is bringing sexy back this spring, it’s been flying under the radar as a swap meet since their screens went dark. But the projectors will soon roll again. Now they’re digital and instead of a squawky box hanging from your window it’s Dolby Digital through your car’s own stereo. It has just changed ownership and sources mention that a member of the original owner’s family is still involved. The LA Business Journal says that local developer Modern Development is planning to show second-run movies at discounted prices ($9 for adults, $3 for kids). They have two spanking new 75 foot screens and there’s talk of a smart phone app you can pop open to order food. It’s not exactly your mom and dad’s drive-in. I hope they get hi-HI-tech and deliver my nachos via drone helicopters directly to my car.
This isn’t the only Drive-In SoCal, here’s a list of what’s out there.
- Vineland Drive-in, 443 Vineland Ave, La Puente, (818) 961-9262
- Mission Drive-in, 10798 Romona Ave, Montclair, (909) 628-0019
- Harbor Drive-in, 32nd & D Ave, National City, (619) 477-1392
- Valley Drive-in, 3480 Mission Ave, Oceanside (619) 757-5556
- Fiesta 4 Drive-in, 8462 Whittier Blvd, Pico Rivera, (310) 948-3671
- Rubidoux Drive-in, Mission Blvd. & Opal, Riverside (909) 683-4455
- Van Buren Drive-in, 3035 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside (909) 688-2360
- South Bay Drive-in, 2170 Coronado Ave, San Diego (619) 423-9676
- Hi-Way Drive-in, 3085 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria (805) 937-9715
- Santee Drive-in, 10990 Woodside Ave, Santee, (619) 448-7447, (619) 449-7927
If you know of others, let me know!
Local Links (Weddington Golf Course)
If you blink driving South between Moorpark Avenue and Ventura Blvd. you might have missed it, but Studio City has it’s own par 3 nine hole golf course. It’s been a big part of sporting life in Studio City for more than 50 years. There’s a 24 stall driving range and even on a busy Saturday afternoon I’ve never found it full. It’s a great place to get outside and hit something with a stick. I’ve driven balls there at 9pm in the rain (about half of the stalls are covered). It’s open until 11pm daily so you can put the kids down and come out for a bucket. There’s also a well maintained practice green to keep your short game on par.
This is a great place for smaller golfers to figure out how to swing a club. I love taking my 8 year old daughter to Weddington, whether it’s to hit a big bucket between us or go out and get some time in the tee box and on the fairways. The greens are very forgiving, so they’re not likely to surprise anyone and it’s a good place to teach. There’s even a coffee shop for you to grab a hot chocolate and coffee if there’s a chill in the air. They do burgers and have a counter where it’s fun to talk about the game with your little one after playing.
When it comes to getting a kid into golf, I’d suggest looking for used clubs at first. A new set can be pricey and if your kid doesn’t take to it, you don’t want to have spent a C Note on something that’s just going to take up room in your closet or garage. Trust me, it happens. You might look at the Salvation Army for a set that someone else’s kid grew out of or that just didn’t take to it. Or try the online Classifieds. Hit balls to get them used to being out there. Remember, for the most part this is an adult sport and you want your little human to be comfortable.
When you head out on the course, keep positive and remind them of course etiquette. Teach them to pay attention to their surroundings, golf can be dangerous. Let people play through if they look like fast movers, normally you might be but with your kid you’re not. And grab one of the carts for their clubs unless you want to end up carrying their bag as well as yours, it’s not heavy but it is inconvenient.
Weddington Golf
4141 Whitsett Ave
Studio City, CA 91604 Golf
(818) 761-3250
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