"It's Just Sex"
Friday, Oct 23 8:00p at Two Roads Theatre, Los Angeles, CA “It’s Just Sex” is a masterfully written, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy is about three married couples who get together for a few laughs while the kids are away at camp. But when the liquor flows, games are played, secrets are revealed, trust is tested, boundaries are broken and reality gets swapped for fantasy. Price: $25 Friday/Sunday; $30 Saturday (discounted tickets available on Goldstar.com Phone: (818) 762-2282 Age Suitability: 18 and up Two Roads Theatre is located at 4348 Tujunga Ave Los Angeles, Ca 91604 (818) 762-2272
Eco Home Tour: October is Energy Awareness Month
When: Sunday, October 18, 2009, 4 – 6:30pm
Where: Los Feliz Demonstration House Cost: $10 October is National Energy Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to learn how to make your house as energy efficient as possible before the cooler months to come. The Eco-Home™ Network can help you take the first steps. To raise your energy awareness and reduce your energy bills, too, sign up for one of our two Eco-Home Tours this month: Sunday, October 4th or Sunday, October 18th from 4:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Our experienced tour guides will explain all the products, systems and procedures that make Eco-Home energy efficient and water conserving; and answer your questions about integrating these systems into your own home and yard. You'll learn about solar energy, saving money on heating bills with insulation and weather stripping and protecting your health with non-toxic/biodegradable cleaning products. The tour includes the Eco-Home, itself, and the Eco-Home xeriscape and organic orchard and food garden. The tour is conducted by the Eco-Home Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on how to make lifestyle choices that protect the environment and improve quality of life. The Eco-Home is located in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles. Call 323-662-5207 for reservation and directions. Requested donation for the tour is $10 per person. Please make your reservations by the Friday before the tour. For more information, visit our website at ecohome.org
Sherman Oaks Street Fair (& Beer Garden and Wine Tasting!!) Category: Festivals & Fairs When: Sunday, October 18, 2009 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Where: Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce 14827 Ventura Blvd Ste 207
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 906-1951 Cost: Free It's back!! Join us for a full day of fun, wine tasting and beer drinking with great music while supporting your local community. The Sherman Oaks Street Fair is located on Ventura Boulevard between Van Nuys and Kester and runs from 10 am - 6 pm. The Sherman Oaks Street Fair is the largest community event in San Fernando Valley, drawing some 80,000 people. Since 1991 The Sherman Oaks Street Fair has generated more then $400,000 for local public schools. There will be approximately 200 booths stuffed with food, arts & crafts, gift wares (and wine to taste!) from around the world. There are two stages for live entertainment, a beer & wine garden and a "kid zone" with carnival rides and games. If you missed the Car Show last year, you're in luck. It's back and better than ever. The Beer & Wine Garden will serve icy cold beers to quench your thirst as well as a variety of delicious wines along with international wine experts from Savant Wine to satisfy your curiosity and taste buds.
Spider Pavilion
Date/Time: Every week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Sun.,
September 27 until Sun., November 8
Price: $3, $2 seniors & students $1 children
BEST PLACE TO REIGNITE YOUR ARACHNOPHOBIA MWAHAHA!
The spiders are back! Hundreds of them -- and they're not in terrariums, and there's no glass separating them from you.
Enter the walk-through Spider Pavilion at your own risk and see golden-silk spiders, the black-and-yellow garden spider and many other fascinating orb-weavers.
Spider experts will tell you all about how they trap food and spin webs and write words like "radiant" in them. Maybe not that last part. Nighttime flashlight tours are also planned.
Safe Haven Trick-or-Treating at Heritage Square Museum When: Saturday, October 31, 2009 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Where: Heritage Square Museum 3800 Homer St
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 225-2700 Cost: $2.00 - $5.00 What/Why: In the early evening of Saturday, October 31, Heritage Square Museum will open its doors to children for trick-or-treating in a safe environment. During the Safe Haven event, children 1 to 12 years of age, with parent accompaniment, may come in costume and receive sweet treats from our costumed interpreters stationed at each of the historic homes at Heritage Square. Halloween treats will be available from 4 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission price is $5 for Adults and $2 for children 6 to 12. Children under 6 are free of charge.
All-You-Can-Carry Pumpkin Patch at the Santa Monica Farmers Market When: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM Where: Santa Monica Farmers Market 200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Cost: $5.00 Why:Need a pumpkin for Halloween? Why not grab a bunch while you're at it? The state's largest farmers' market opens its "All-You-Can-Carry Pumpkin Patch" on Wednesday, October 28 from 8am to 1:30pm (or until all the gourds are gone!). Put them in your teeth, balance them on your head and take home all the pumpkins you can carry to the end of the 25 foot long pumpkin patch lane. Meanwhile, there's nothing really scary about this outdoor market's fresh produce, except for how much you might find yourself taking home.
Nike+ Human Race Los Angeles 5/10K When: Saturday, October 24, 2009 12:00 AM Where: Sports Arena & Coliseum Los Angeles Memorial 3939 S Figueroa St Ste A
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 748-6131 Cost: $25.00 What time is the race?12:00AM midnight on Friday night before the USC vs. Oregon State Game on Saturday , October 24th. Warm up programming for the race will begin the evening of Friday, October 23rd at 10:30PM. What is the distance of the race?There are two race options, a 5K and a 10K. How many miles is 5K?3.1 miles. How many miles is 10K?6.2 miles. Where will the race take place?The race will start and finish at the LA Coliseum, near the grassy area in front of the Jack and Jill statue. The LA Coliseum address is 3939 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037. How do I register and find out more about the race?Click here to find out more. How much does it cost to register for the race?Race registration costs $25. This provides you entry to the race, entry to the Ultimate Nike Tailgate Party prior to the football game, a live concert experience and your race tee shirt. Does this race benefit a charity?Yes. Nike will donate $5 of each race entry to A Better LA, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit founded by Coach Pete Carroll. The organization supports Los Angeles communities in their goal to reduce gang violence, in part through sports programming. Find more info at http://www.abetterla.org.Is the race chip timed?This is a fun run! There will be clocks placed throughout the course and at the finish, but we will not have chip timing for this run. If you run with Nike+, you'll not only get your final race time, but you'll also be able to track your distance, time, pace and calories burned in real time during the race. Nike+ will also allow you to see a detailed graph of your race and all your stats after you're done. What exactly is Nike+?Nike+ is a device that measures your distance, pace, time and calories burned. See or hear your stats in real time with Nike+SportBand or Nike+iPod, then log on to http://nikerunning.com after you're done to track your runs, view your progress, set goals and challenge your friends. Do I have to use Nike+ to participate in the race?No, you are not required to use Nike+. We highly recommend it, however. Not only is Nike+ an inspirational and effective training tool, it will also allow you to track your distance, time, pace and calories burned in real time during the race on 10/24. After you're done, you'll be able to see a detailed graph of your race, and all your stats. Nike+ connects you to the world's largest running club--there are over 1.2 million Nike+ runners worldwide. Only Nike+ users can participate in Challenges and log miles toward special benefits on race day. Do I need to be a USC student to participate in the race?No, you are not required to be a student of USC to participate in the race, but currently registered USC students will have access to exclusive benefits, including race promotions, training runs, special programming and race-day rewards. How do I train for the big race?Nike will host training runs, starting in September. We also recommend you train with Nike+, which tracks your distance, time, pace and calories burned in real time during your run. You can log on to http://nikerunning.com to track your runs, view your progress, set goals and challenge your friends. You can customize a training plan, hear from real coaches, and more. Nike+ connects you to the world's largest running club--there are over 1.2 million Nike+ runners worldwide. Only Nike+ users can participate in Challenges and log miles toward special benefits on race day. Check back at http://nikerunning.com for details and a full schedule. How do I find out more about the Los Angeles Nike+ Human Race?Check out the Nike Hub at 728 W. 28th St., on the University of Southern California Greek Row (on W. 28th St. between Hoover and Figueroa). If you have any other questions, you can email the USC Nike lead ambassador at [email protected].
4th Annual Pasadena ARTWalk
When: Saturday, October 10, 2009 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Where: Pasadena Playhouse District 46 N. El Molino Ave.,
Pasadena, CA 91101
Cost: Free Between Colorado Blvd. and Green St. Art lovers and visitors are invited to enjoy a celebration of art and culture in Pasadena's largest urban art festival WHO: The 4th annual Pasadena ARTWalk taking place on Saturday, October 10 from 11 am to 5 pm at 46 N. El Molino, Pasadena, will feature an art show and sale, a gallery walk, performances from jazz, trip-hop, and world music groups, interactive children's activities, free museum admission and more. The event is free and all-ages. The Pasadena ARTWalk is a juried fine art festival that offers attendees the opportunity to view one-of-a-kind art pieces and meet some of their favorite artists. This year more than 35 participating artists will showcase their work at the Pasadena ARTWalk. From painting to photography, woodworking and new media, the event will have something for all art lovers to enjoy.
Chocolate lovers, en garde! The premier major chocolate show in the Los Angeles area this millenium takes place at the 3rd Annual Los Angeles Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON on Sunday, October 11th, 2009 at the Pasadena Center. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world's great culinary metropolitan areas. The Third Annual Los Angeles Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON participants include over 30 chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans, such as: Choclatique, Happy Chocolates, Rushburn Toffee Co., The Tea Room chocolate, Quady Winery, Chocolatl, Jade Chocolates, San Francisco Toffee Company, CJ's Bitz and CJ's Stix, Marti Chocolatt, Alter Eco Fair Trade Chocolate, Artisan Cocoa / Amella Caramels, AF-squared Chocolatiers, Brown Sugar Pastries, Clarine's Florentines, Helen Grace Chocolates, Mignon Chocolate, TCHO, Amano Artisan Chocolate, Landrin, Sterling Confections, Chocoveda, Republica Del Cacao, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, Valerie Confections, Plush Puff Gourmet Marshmallows, The Chocolate Traveler, Ococoa chocolates, Sweet Beauty Organic Chocolate Spa, Le Creuset, Swissmar, Putumayo World Music, Chocolate Television, TasteTV, Yelp, California School of Culinary Arts - Le Cordon Bleu Programs, and many more. All this in over twice the delicious tasting space as 2008 Salon highlights features over 30 chocolatiers and confectioners, with chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef & author talks, wine tasting and ongoing interviews by TasteTV's Chocolate Television program. (Salon Entry includes all chocolate & wine tastings, demos, etc.). New this year: The Chocolate Chef Competition, pitting the design skills of pastry chefs against the demands of high fashion Check them out on-line at www.lachocolate.com
A Taste of Encino
When: Sunday, October 11, 2009 10:00 AM Where: Ventura Boulevard Between Balboa Blvd. And Amestoy
Van Nuys, CA 91316
FREE ADMISSION On Ventura Boulevard between Balboa and Amestoy Food & Beverages, Health & Wellness Pavilion, Arts & Crafts Fair, Business Expo, Disaster Preparedness Exhibit & Expo, Children's activities including Moon Bounce and Rock Climbing Wall, Continuous entertainment, Pumpkin Patch, Beer & Wine Pavilion Three Stages of Entertainment, Folk Music, Dance & Storytelling Presented by KSA Management and the Encino Chamber of Commerce COME OUT FOR THE FUN!Highlights: Restaurants: Variety of ethnic and American food Entertainment:by California Traditional Music Society - four stages Children's area:Rock climbing wall, Balloon slide, balloon bounce, etc Arts & Crafts:Area artisan show their hand crafted art Wellness Fair:Local hospital and area health practitioners give advice Business & Home Expo:Everything for home and family living Beer & Wine Garden:Wineries, breweries and distilleries show their best Hot Dog Eating Contest:The West Coast (or at least central Valley) championship!
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