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The Brentwood Grand Prix
On August 3, 2014, the high-speed excitement of roadbicycle racing comes to the streets of Brentwood. The racing will be fast and exciting as they draw the best racers from all over the United States. The junior racers will again get a chance to showcase their skills on this great course, with five separate juniors categories.
There are also free Kids Races presented by Helen’s Cycles, so if you have children, bring them out to participate. You can enter online. Spectating is entirely free!
The Brentwood Grand Prix is held on a challenging one-mile course prized by racers and spectators alike for excitement and thrills as racers go all out to claim the coveted champions jersey awarded annually to select elite and masters categories, as well as a purse of over $9,000 or one of the many exciting primes. The Brentwood Grand Prix offers equal prize money for men and women in the Elite Championship races. The race, named in honor of the club’s founder, is put on annually by La Grange, not only the biggest but one of the oldest cycling clubs in California, and whose race teams carry on the club’s long and storied racing tradition.
This event is always fun to drag the kids to. My 8 year entered the kid’s race last year and had a good time and got a free t-shirt. Some people say it’s all about the t-shirt, I’m not one of those people!
Culver City Summer in the Park
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Actor’s Gang presents family friendly far out adaptations of Shakespeare’s classics Saturday and Sunday mornings in Culver City’s Media Park.
When: Weekends in August
Where: Media Park, 9070 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 (corner of Culver next to the Ivy Substation)
Cost: FREE
Info: 310-838-GANG (310-838-4264), www.theactorsgang.com
More About Theatre in Los Angeles
Friday Night Jazz at LACMA
when: every Friday at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
where: Miracle Mile, LACMA, 5900 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
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Bring something warm to wear and plop down on, a blanket or chairs, and something to munch on while you lounge on the grass and listen to the jazz… Every Friday from April 18th through the end of October, you can hear a free jazz concert at LACMA in the grand entrance.
Bring the kids early to snag great seats and let them run around Hancock Park, rolling down the hill and exploring the tar pits before the concert starts. And remember that the museum is free to all Los Angeles County residents after 5 p.m. on Fridays (Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays too!), so be sure to check out the latest exhibits.
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A Bellydancing “Alice in Wonderland”
when: Aug 1 at 8:30 p.m.
where: Hollywood, Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd, East,, Los Angeles, Ca
cost: $20-$43
ages: 7 and up
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Step into the world of “Alice in Wonderland” as Bellydance Evolution brings this classic tale to life through world fusion and Middle Eastern dance. Under the artistic direction of international bellydance sensation Jillina, the cast will meld Middle Eastern dance and music, break dance, theatrical hip hop, contemporary dance, fusion and tribal dance for a journey into wonderland. Perfectly surreal at the perfectly beautiful Ford Theatre.
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The Hollow Trees at the Will Geer
when: Aug 3 at 10:30 a.m.
where: Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, Ca
cost: $10
ages: All Ages
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It’s time for a bluegrass spin around the dance floor as the whole family can stomp and sing to the Hollow Trees hootenanny music!
The bucolic setting of the Theatricum Botanicum is the ideal place to enjoy this folksy music. Bring a picnic and romp through the Shakespeare garden before or after the show.
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The Festival of the Chariots
when: Aug 3 at 10 a.m.
where: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
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The Festival of the Chariots colorful parade winds it’s way down to Venice Beach, where it will arrive at noon, with three fully decorated four-story tall chariots leading the way!
The Festival of the Chariots includes a free feast for thousands, free entertainment and exhibits and booths all bringing together the finest in Indian culture.
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Thousand Oaks Fishing Frenzy
when: Aug 2 at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
where: Conejo Creek North Park, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, Ca
cost: $5
ages: 3-8
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Sounds a little fishy to me. Hundreds of magnetic fish will be released into the creek for little fishers to try and catch! Kids can have fun participating in arts & crafts, fishing with magnetic fish and pole, and exploring Captain Carl’s Mobile Tide Pool.
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Calling All Kahunas: International Surf Festival
when: Aug 2 – Aug 3 at 6:45 a.m. to 7 p.m.
where: Various Beaches, South Bay, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
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“Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world!” So sang the Beach Boys, and even if your little ones are too small to hang ten on their own, the whole family can enjoy watching some of the best surfers across the globe. There are competitions in body surfing, surfing, sand soccer, volleyball, paddleboard, lifeguard championships, dory racing and even youth swims and paddles.
Competitions take place at various beaches in the South Bay all weekend, check the schedule to find the races that interest you!
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