Dark Nights

L.A. LIVE has brought back Downtown Dark Nights beginning Friday, June 12 – featuring live musicians, performers, artists and indie craft vendors AND unbeatable $5 food & drink specials at participating L.A. LIVE restaurants! Don’t miss out on the fun Downtown!

$5 FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Katsuya L.A. LIVE
Lawry’s Carvery
Live Basil Pizza
Red Mango
Rosa Mexicano
Rock’N Fish
Smashburger
The Farm of Beverly Hills
Tom’s Urban
Triple 8
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill

$10 PARKING (cash or credit, free for Preferred Members)

LIVE MUSIC :: LIVE ART :: LIVE PERFORMANCES

MUSIC: Hedgehog Swing, Ben Caron & The Joy Machine, Rachel Grace Electric Violin, Ryan & Liz Dueling Pianos

MURALISTS: Evol, Germs, MDMN, Phobik. SART, Septerhed, Michael Pukac, Vyal One, Zoueh

EASEL PAINTERS: Nicholas Bonamy, Bert Hewener-Esenherz, Dan Gonzales Milnor, and over 10 featured members of RAW Artists
ART INSTALLATIONS & PERFORMANCES

Mural installation by The Container Yard
Digi-Graff Digital Spray Paint by HearSee
P.O.P. Unplugged Drumming Troupe
Stilt walking costumed performances by Nomadik’s Antonio G-R and Rebecca “Fireplug” Levis + Friends
Aerial Performances by The Furies!
SpinFX Hula Hoop performances
Break dancing by Hollywood Hotshots and Versa-Style
Tarot card reading Jesselynn Desmond
Body painting by Robert Yancy and Nicolette Spear
Chalk art by Markus Walker

ARTISANS: Anvil Handcrafted, Candle Stash, Copper Mug Co., Cowpunk Leather Products, Detroit Trash, Freaky Wallet, Goat & Kettle, Haven Studio Publishing, HumanTreeRobot, Ichiban Bath Co., London Manori, Mayu Silk Art, Micha Design, Nicolina Royale, Objects with Purpose, Panache Jewelry, Phraseology, Pileus Chaotic Art, Pop & Timber, Queens Banners, Roots Revival Co., Salty Language, Shay Candles, SoCal Etsy Guild, Sour Girls, The Container Yard, UPcycled Arte and more!!

See a Comet Formed Before Your Eyes

when: Tues-Sun through Sep 6

where: Griffith Park, Griffith Observatory, 2800 E. Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, Ca

how much: Free

who: 4 and Over

the Whaddup:

During school holidays, the folks over at Griffith Observatory break out this special program. And it’s back for Summer Vacation and you don’t want to miss it! Let’s Make a Comet is a 25-minute demonstration program that mixes common household ingredients with dry ice to make a small comet that’s just like the real thing. The program explores the nature of water in all its forms – solid, liquid, and gas – and discusses why water is so important to life on Earth. Recent images and discoveries from NASA missions reveal where we might find water – and possibly life – on other worlds in our solar system. It’s fascinating science, and it’s also lots of fun!

Shows are Tuesday-Friday at 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. and weekends at 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

more info: website

Rose Bowl Swap Meet

when: Jun 14 at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

where: San Gabriel Valley, The Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena, Ca

how much $8/adult, kids under 12 are free

who: Everyone

the Whaddup:

If you like flea markets, this is one of the biggest and best flea markets in the world. Don’t be surprised if there are lot of like-minded people, along with stilt walkers, and about 2,500 vendors of everything new, antique and in between. The sheer size means be prepared. Bring strollers for kids with tired legs, snacks and the like, along with wagons for toting fabulous finds. Parking fills up so get there early, be prepared to walk or to pay $10 to park closer. Food offerings cover all the major kid food groups: burritos, burgers, fries, sushi and pastries. (The market special is a hot dog and a drink for $4.)

more info: website

Balboa Strawberry Festival

when: Jun 14 at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

where: Ventura Boulevard, from Balboa Blvd. to Amestoy Ave., Encino

how much: Free admission

Who: Everyone

the Whaddup:

Celebrate summer and the wonderful sweet summer fruit at Balboa Strawberry Festival
with music, food and fun for the entire family!

more info: website

Junior Chef: Kids Cooking Class “I Love Zoku” @ Williams-Sonoma Sherman Oaks

Where: Sherman Oaks Fashion Square 14006 Riverside Drive Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
When: Saturday June 13, 10:00 AM
Who: Suitable for ages 5-13
How: Call (818) 906-2787 to make a reservation
Cost: Free!
For more info: More Info (818) 906-2787

the Whaddup:
Join Williams-Sonoma for some frosty Zoku fun! The amazing Zoku products turn out everything from quick and easy pops to slushies and ice cream. If you’d like, you can preorder your choice of a Zoku pop maker, slushie maker or ice cream maker. We’ll have it frozen and ready for you to create a cool work of art. Suitable for ages 5–13.

more info: website

Latin Sounds @ LACMA

where: LACMA 5900 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
when: Saturday, June 13 – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
who: Everyone
how much: Free
more info: More Info

the Whaddup:
Begun in 2006 Latin Sounds presents world-renowned artists playing the latest sounds from Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, and Los Angeles on Saturday afternoons from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The music program presents the wide range of music from indigenous work to contemporary blends and Salsa and have included Chuchito Valdez, Mongorama, Dori Caymmi, Afro-Cuban Jazz Project, and Costazul. Attended by over 88,000 visitors since its inception seven years ago, Latin Sounds offers a casual, festival-like environment that attracts a diverse group of Southern Californians from May through September.

Sherman Oaks Galleria Kids Club

Saturday, June 13

where: Sherman Oaks Galleria
when: Saturday June 13, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
who: Ages 1-8
how much: Free

the Whaddup:
Sherman Oaks Galleria celebrates its sixth season of Kids Club summer fun with an expanded schedule! Free performances by the best children’s entertainers beginning Saturday June 2 through August 22. We’ll be featuring shows that include magic, music, puppets and much more. We’ll also be visited by special community guests like the Sherman Oaks Library. Kids Club is always free. Parking is also free (bring your ticket to the show), and we have a raffle after every show. Plus, watch the show under shady canopies!

more info: website