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ART
“Only You Can Break Your Heart”
presented by LittleBird Gallery—a solo exhibition by Dan Monick.
Opening reception: May 17th, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Thru June 10th.
3195 Glendale Blvd.
(323) 662-1092
www.littlebirdgallery.com
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Oksana Badrak
presented by Black Maria Gallery. Opening Reception: May 31st, 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Black Maria Gallery, 3137 Glendale Blvd.
www.blackmariagallery.com
“Menace & Charm: The Nostalgia of Childhood,”
through May 24th. Black Maria Gallery,
3137 Glendale Blvd. (323) 660-9393
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“Unions & Intersections”
solo exhibition by Valentin Toledo, through May 3rd.
Metro Gallery
1835 Hyperion Ave. (323) 663-2787
www.metrogallery.org
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“Society of Illustrators L.A.”
through May 6th.
Junc Gallery, 4017 Sunset Blvd.
(213) 814-2640
www.juncgallery.com
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“All the Saints of the City of the Angels”
solo exhibition by
J. Michael Walker, thru Sept. 7th.
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
(323) 667-2000
?www.autrynationalcenter.org
“Cowboys and Presidents”
explores the intersection of the American cowboy culture with presidencies from Theodore Roosevelt to the current George W. Bush Administration, through Sept. 7th.
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
(323) 667-2000
www.autrynationalcenter.org
“Common Ground”
exhibition includes African American and Latino contemporary artists who explore the relationship between
the black and brown communities of California,
through June 1st.
California African American Museum
600 State Dr., Exposition Park
(213) 744-7432
www.caam.ca.gov
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“Beyond The Iconic: Comtemporary Photographs of Paris”
features the works of 24 French photographers,
through June 1st.
Free admission during regular library hours.
Los Angeles Central Library
Getty Gallery, 630 W. 5th St.
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org/events
BOOKS
Atwater Village Library Used Book Sale
May 17th, 10:00 a.m.
3379 Glendale Blvd. (323) 664-1353
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Edendale Branch Friends of the Library Book Sale
May 7th, 2:00 p.m. & May 10th, 12:30 p.m., 2011 W. Sunset Blvd.
(213) 207-3000
CLUBS
Los Angeles Breakfast Club
Wednesday mornings, 7:00 a.m.
to 9:00 a.m
Friendship Auditorium,
3201 Riverside Dr. Public welcome.
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Los Angeles Garden Club
“The Flower Show: Reflections”
4730 Crystal Springs Dr.
Visitors’ Auditorium
May 12th, 10:00 a.m.
Public welcome.
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Atwater Village Library Book Club
May 13th, 1:00 p.m.
3379 Glendale Blvd. (323) 664-1353
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Atwater Village Library Scrabble Club
May 24th, 1:00 p.m.
3379 Glendale Blvd. (323) 664-1353
Los Feliz Library Book Club
May 10th, 11:00 a.m.
1874 Hillhurst Ave. (323) 913-4710
Los Feliz Library Scrabble Club
May 10th, 1:00 p.m.
1874 Hillhurst Ave. (323) 913-4710
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Echo Park Library Crochet & Knitting Club
Beginners welcome.
May 3rd, 10th 11:00 a.m.
1410 W. Temple St. (213) 250-7808
DANCE
Los Angeles Ballet presents, Summer Performance
May 3rd, 7:30 p.m.
Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd.
Tickets: (818) 243-2539
www.alextheatre.org
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2008 Dance Downtown Summer Season:
May 16th, Salsa, Merengue
May 30th, Line Dancing
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Beginner dance lessons
begin at 6:30 p.m.
Free admission
Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave.
(213) 972-7211
www.musiccenter.org
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Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano and Ensambles Ballet Folklorico de San Francisco
May 17th, 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Free admission on first-come basis.
Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave.
www.musiccenter.org
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FOOD
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at the Autry with ballet folklorico, mariachis, charros, salsa-tasting competitions and live tortilla
making demonstrations.
May 4th, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Free with museum admission.
4700 Western Heritage Way
(323) 667-2000
www.autrynationalcenter.org
Taste of Downtown Glendale
Proceeds go towards low-income children, uninsured families living in the Glendale area.
May 14th, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Info:(818) 548-7931 Tickets:
www.glendalehealthykids.org
MUSIC
Benefit Concert for Griffith Park starring Ludacris and Tommy Lee, May 28th, 7:30 p.m.
The Greek Theatre
2700 N. Vermont Ave.
Tickets:www.greektheatrela.com
Hollywood Bowl Summer
Concerts: The Police,
May 27th, 28th, 7:30 p.m.; R.E.M., May 29th, 7:00 p.m.;
The Cure,
May 31st, 6:30 p.m.
Hollywood Bowl
2301 N. Highland Ave.
Tickets:www.hollywoodbowl.com
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents, Peter and the Wolf, for the entire family.
May 4th, 2:00 p.m.
Pre-concert activities at 1:00 p.m.
Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd.
(818) 243-2539
www.alextheatre.org
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Friday Night Jazz Series: Justo Almario, May 2nd;
Ralph Penland & The Polygon Quintet, May 9th; Thom Rotella, May 16th; BoneSoir, May 23rd;
Sandra Booker & The Creole Jazz Movement, May 30th.
Music begins at 6:00 p.m.
Free admission.
5905 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 857-6115
www.lacma.org
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Observatory Orchestra
Brass Quintet
May 10th, 2:00 p.m.
Free admission
Echo Park Branch Library
1410 W. Temple St. (213) 250-7808
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Latin Sounds Concert Series: Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars,
May 24th, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.;
INCA, the Peruvian Ensemble, May 31st, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Free admission
Dorothy Collins Brown
Amphitheater
(323) 857-6115
www.lacma.org
POLITICS
Silver Lake Neighborhood Council
May 7th, 7:00 p.m.
1511 Micheltorena St.
Micheltorena Street Elementary School
www.SilverLakeNC.org
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Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council
May 20th, 7:00 p.m., Los Feliz Community Police Center,
www.ggpnc.org
LECTURES & LEARNING
Architecture & Beyond Lecture Series
Los Feliz Library
May 15th, 6:30 p.m.
1874 Hillhurst Ave. (323) 913-4710
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Finance Smart: How to Raise Financially Responsible Children and Youth
Atwater Village Library
May 31st, 11:00 a.m.
3379 Glendale Blvd. (323) 664-1353
Feed Your Brain Lecture Series presents:
“The War on Science: What Have We Learned?”
with Chris Mooney. May 4th, 11:00 a.m.
Center For Inquiry-West
4773 Hollywood Blvd.
(323) 666-9797
www.cfiwest.org
Gary Panter with Matt Groening
May 27th, 7:30 p.m.
Skylight Books
1818 N. Vermont Ave.
(323) 660-1175
www.skylightbooks.com
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Introduction to Basic Web Design
Learn about HTML codes to create a simple web page.
May 22nd, 4:00 p.m.
Echo Park Branch Library
1410 W. Temple St. (213) 250-7808
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Free Computer Classes for Seniors
Come learn how to navigate through the Internet.
May 13th, 3:00 p.m.
Los Feliz Library
1874 Hillhurst Ave.
(323) 913-4710
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Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers invites all to come take a closer look at celestial bodies
using a variety of telescopes and meet with amateur astronomers.
May 10th, 2:00p.m. to 10:00p.m.
Griffith Observatory, 2800 East Observatory Rd.
(213) 473-0800 or
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THEATRE
Edendale Puppet Theater
Children of all ages and their families are welcome.
May 5th, 4:30 p.m.
Edendale Branch Library
2011 W. Sunset Blvd. (213) 207-3000