-Weekend-Whaddup-Halloween Eve Edition
The Best of France & Italy
when: Sunday, November 02, 2014 – 9am to 4pm
the Whaddup:
I’ll be at Woodley Park, over in Van Nuys for a walk around and through vintage and not so vintage cars, of teh French and Italian varietals. This a non-judged show, from the rough restoration project to the serious concours offering. Some interesting things show up at this show, don’t be afraid to chat up the owners. That’s what they like to do, talk about their cars.
I have an old French car myself, but you won’t see it there this year. It started as a project, became a driver, and is once again a project. It’s the blue Renault R8 pictured above. If you see me driving around in it, say howdy.
If you don’t have a car, plenty will be for sale amongst the rows of gleaming machinery. The intent of this gathering is to provide a meeting place for those marques that get little attention at the fancier concours. If you’re looking to unload the garage or for that special part, check out the swap meet.
The registration fee is the same for both cars and swap meet spaces. A parking area is provided for trailers and tow vehicles. Food will be available or bring a picnic (no alcohol please).
Click here for a map and directions.
Contact us at info@franceanditaly.com or by voice, (626) 797-4221.
ELFMAN + BURTON
when: Nov 2
where: Honda theater in Anaheim
cost: $55, $65, $85 and $150
the Whaddup:
Here’s a real treat for fans of Danny Elfman-Tim Burton collaborations. Danny Elfman’s Music From The Films of Tim Burton takes over Sunday at 7:30 pm at the Honda Theater in Anaheim). The Hollywood Studio Symphony and choir, conducted by John Mauceri, will feature newly created suites from all 16 of the filmmaker and composer’s collaborations. Elfman himself will perform his songs from The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Video clips and Burton’s artwork will be projected throughout the night.
Theatricum BOO-tanicum!
when: Oct 31 at 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
where: Westside, Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA
cost: $15
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Wander Theatricum’s sprawling grounds in the heart of rustic Topanga Canyon and you’ll find a haunted house; ghost stories; pumpkin carving; game booths; performances by Creative PlayGround, Melanie Kareem’s belly dance troupe and comedy improv group Off the Grid — and things that go bump in the night. Beware of zombie thespians!
Kids 5 and under are free.
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Splat! At the Pumpkin Launch
when: Nov 1 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
where: California State University, 800 N State College Blvd., Fullerton, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
You were done with that pumpkin, right? Join Discovery Science Center at Cal State Fullerton for the annual Pumpkin Launch event! Pumpkin Launch is an exciting day filled with family-friendly activities, hands-on challenges, flying pumpkins and family fun.
Bring your lawn chairs and witness history as teams compete to see who can launch a pumpkin the furthest using giant trebuchets and other devices.
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Everything is Awesome – It’s Halloween
when: Oct 31 at 7:30 p.m.
where: Westside, Aero Theater, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, Ca
cost: $11-$13
ages: 5 & up
the Whaddup:
Before the film, get an early start on your trick-or-treating at the Montana Avenue Halloween Hop. Come in costume as your favorite character, take photos and get some free toys and treats. A taco truck will be on site for dinner before the film, to offset that candy.
Then settle in for the movie! Everything is awesome about the hit computer animated family adventure, which turns what could have been a feature-length toy commercial on its head to become a celebration of childhood creativity. An ordinary construction worker named Emmet (Chris Pratt) is mistaken for “the Special,” chosen to save the LEGO universe from the evil plans of Lord Business (Will Ferrell).
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Hollywood Forever: Dia De Los Muertos
when: Oct 31 – Nov 1 at Various times
where: Hollywood, Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. , Los Angeles, Ca
cost: $20 per person, 8 and under free until 4 p.m.
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Join the festivities at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, where there will be altar settings, a procession, incense, and food and rituals from cultures around the world. The event will also feature music by world renowned artists, like La Santa Cecilia, on three stages. The theme this year is “Quinceañera!”
Kids will enjoy and learn more about this tradition by storytelling, the making of the altars, face painting, dancing, and even playing music.
The ceremonial altar set-up takes place on Halloween from 5 p.m. onward. The Festival is the next day, Nov 1. from noon to midnight. People under 9 and over 64 are free before 4 p.m.
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Oh, the Horror: “Little Shop of Horrors”
when: Oct 31 at 8 p.m.
where: Haugh Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Glendora, CA
cost: $15-$22
ages: 6 & up
the Whaddup:
A down & out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for a very unusual liquid. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame & fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination! Charming, tuneful & hilarious, this show simply rocks!
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Dia de los Muertos Block Party
when: Nov 2 at 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
where: Downtown, 24th Street Theatre, 1117 West 24th St., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: Free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Louie Cruz Beltran and his Latin Jazz Orchestra will headline 24th Street Theatre’s Dia de los Muertos block party. Celebrate the joyous tradition of Mexico’s most famous holiday with music, dance, homemade tamales, face painting, crafts booths and a graveyard where families can make their own altars for their departed loved ones.
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Stan Lee’s Comikaze
when: Oct 31 – Nov 2 at Hours vary
where: Downtown, LA Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: $30 Adults, Kids free
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
Comikaze gathers the most exciting and innovative comics, video games, sci-fi, fantasy and all things pop-culture. Partnering with comic legend Stan Lee himself and Elvira Mistress of the Dark, Comikaze brings loads of silly and fun pop culture elements that parents and kids alike will have a blast exploring. This year you can take part in ultimate trick or treat, meet the cast of My Little Pony and more! Though you can go all weekend long, unless you and your kids are total comic fans, we recommend that you check it out on Sunday for family fun day featuring a Power Rangers Megaforce panel, comic book instructional panels, “Land of the Lost” reunion, the voices of the Teen Titans and more.
Kids 12 and under are free!
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A Halloween Party for Downtown Kids
when: Oct 31 at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
where: Downtown , Grand Hope Park at FIDM, 919 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA
cost: $5-$8
ages: All Ages
the Whaddup:
The 7th Annual Halloween Party for Downtown L.A. Kids is back for Downtown’s growing community of families and children. Downtown will play host to hundreds of kids and their families decked out in full costume. This social, community event gives Downtown families an opportunity to have a fun Halloween party right in their own backyard.
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