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01/10/2013 to 01/11/2013
COLD CONNECTIONS - WIRE & TUBE RIVETS

688 Moulton Ave., Studio B Los Angeles 90031 - 160.00 - Cold Connections is the art of combining two or more pieces of metal without the use of heat. Get innovative using alternative methods to create art objects and jewelry. In this workshop you’ll crea ....

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06/01/2013
CONNECT, CREATE, AND CELEBRATE AT THE 22ND ANNUAL SANTA MONICA FESTIVAL!

2600 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, Calif. - 0 - On Saturday, June 1, the City of Santa Monica presents its 22nd annual Santa Monica Festival. The event is a celebration of all that is unique to one of Southern California’s most innovative cities ....

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06/01/2013
SANTA MONICA FESTIVAL

2600 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, Calif. 90405 - Free - On Saturday, June 1, the City of Santa Monica presents its 22nd annual Santa Monica Festival. The event is a celebration of all that is unique to one of Southern California’s most innovative cities ....

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06/09/2013
1ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS INTERAGENCY VISITOR CENTER

26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, CA 91302 805-370-2301 - Free - Join in the Celebration! The fun begins early with a Birds of Summer program at 8:30am. Enjoy guided hikes, scavenger hunts, Junior Ranger activities and more throughout the day! Another Reason to Ce ....

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06/20/2013
MEET & GREET AT SWIMSPOT - GRETCHEN ROSSI OF RHOC & SWIM DESIGNER LISA VOGEL

395 Santa Monica Place, #248, Santa Monica, CA 90401 310.395.5600 - Free Admission - Meet Gretchen Rossi, star of the Real Housewives of Orange County and swim designer Lisa Vogel as they celebrate their collaboration sold exclusively at SwimSpot. Enjoy small bites, sips, swim and fu ....

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06/20/2013
SUMMER SOLSTICE FASHION BASH

10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067 310.772.2114. - - A seriously haute style celebration. Kick off the summer with eats, beats, and endless fashion inspiration hosted by TV Personality and Style Expert, Rachel Zalis. Summer Solstice Fashion Bash
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06/21/2013
CRAFTED ETSY CRAFT PARTY

110 E. 22nd St., San Pedro, 90731 310-732-1270 - 0.00 - Last year’s party at CRAFTED was the largest Etsy Craft Party on the west coast! You will not want to miss this year’s shindig which will have special event hours June 21, from 7pm-10pm. Visit our ....

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06/22/2013
THE MAKEUP DATE

10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067 310.772.2114 - - June 22, 2013, 1PM, NOON CHECK-IN
Just for our favorite customers, we're setting aside an afternoon for an exclusive presentation of the must-know trends in lips, eyes, and skincare, hosted by Image ....


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06/22/2013 to 06/23/2013
BEGINNING METALSMITHING INTENSIVE

688B Moulton Ave. Los Angeles 90031 - 195.00 - Come and immerse yourself in a 2-day workshop of basic metalsmithing techniques! Learn how to manipulate metal to create both small sculptural objects and jewelry through hands-on work and demonstrat ....

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06/30/2013
DOWNTOWN MODERNISM

2901 Saco Street Los Angeles, CA 90058 214-600-9404 - $3.00 - Downtown Modernism is a phenomenal mid-century modern event for you that needs to be on your radar! On Sunday, June 30th, Downtown Modernism has curated a group of vendors with the vintage treasures ....

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07/06/2013
MEET YOUR MAKERS

E. Cota St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 - Free - SUMMER 2013 July 6, 20 / August 3, 17, 31 / September 14 Plaza Veracruz Park, Downtown Santa Barbara / 9am-2pm / Open to the public and free to attend! Meet Your Makers is the place to meet independe ....

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08/11/2013
ECUADORIAN FESTIVAL & PARADE

Main St. & Cesar Chavez Ave. Los Angeles CA 90012 213 361-6008 - Free entrance to the public - Since 1999 the Ecuadorian community in Los Angeles has been celebrating their Independence Day and this year they will celebrate their Fiestas Patrias (1809-2013) with activities (July 20th - August ....

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10/13/2013
TASTE OF ENCINO - SHOWCASING OUR COMMUNITY

Ventura Blvd. between Balboa and Amestoy 818-789-4711 - FREE - Bring the Whole Family to the 26th Anniversary
A Taste of Encino - Showcasing OUR Community
FREE Admission! Sunday October 13, 2013 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Arts & Crafts Fair
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10/13/2013
TASTE OF ENCINO - SHOWCASING OUR COMMUNITY

Ventura Blvd. between Balboa and Amestoy, Encino 91316 818-789-4711 - FREE - Bring the Whole Family to 26th Anniversary A Taste of Encino - Showcasing OUR Community Sunday, October 13, 2013 10:00am - 5:00pm On Ventura Blvd. Between Balboa & Amestoy FREE Live Entertainment
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DOWNTOWN ART WALK - 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

(213) 784-2598 - Free - The Downtown Art Walk is a self-guided tour that showcases the many art exhibition venues in Downtown Los Angeles — commercial art galleries, museums, and non-profit arts venues. 2nd Thursday of the ....

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01/04/2013 to 12/27/2013
LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY @ THE NOHO DINE OUT

11458 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood CA 91601 818-618-9091 - free - Join us every Friday for a free community event at The NoHo Dine Out. This weekly event will have a variety of food trucks, live entertainment, local craft vendors and dog adoptions. Bring your dog t ....

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01/13/2013 to 12/29/2013
ONEGENERATION ENCINO FARMERS MARKET

17400 Victory Blvd. Van Nuys 91406 818-708-6611 - FREE - ONEgeneration Encino Farmers Market is an excellent way for everyone in the family to spend time together for shopping, food and fun! During the peak months between May and November, about 40 farms f ....

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WEEKLY FARMERS MARKET - EVERY SATURDAY

3rd Street & Orange Grove in Burbank (626) 308-0457 - Weekly farmers market with local fresh produce. Free parking. 8am-1pm on Saturdays. ....

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DOWNTOWN BURBANK

Downtown Burbank area. S.San Fernando Blvd. and Magnolia. - South of Media Center and the mall, Downtown Burbank has a lively pedestrian scene along San Fernando Blvd. Shopping, dining and entertainment along a tree shaded street. Plenty of free public parkin More ....

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FARMER'S MARKET

Corner of Motor and National 310-202-9002 - FREE - Motor Ave. Farmer's Market is found on the corner of Motor and National every Sunday from 9-2.There is free parking at 3376 Motor. The cost is FREE, and it is for everyone. We have specialty vendors, ....

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MAMA'S HOT TAMALES CAFE

2124 W. Seventh St. Los Angeles Take Metro Red Line to the MacArthur Park Station (213) 487-7474 - Serving up art, books and tamales across from the park and the MacArthur/Westlake Red Line Metro station. In the kitchen, cooks, participating in their job training program, prepare authentic regiona
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SHOPPING ADVENTURES IN DOWNTOWN L.A.

Various locations in downtown - take METRO - - There are always lots of things to do in Downtown L.A. While you're there (and as an alternative to the malls) you might want to check out some of the shopping districts too. Here are websites with a ....

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FARMERS' MARKET IN LITTLE TOKYO ARTS DISTRICT

Los Angeles City Hall 200 N. Spring St, Los Angeles CA South Lawn on First Street between Main and Spring Streets. 323.660.8660 - - In addition to the freshest produce, organic produce and orchids, the market offers juice, honey and pollen, olives, olive oils , hummus, Mediterranean grilled entres and appetizers, balsamic vinegar ....

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EL PUEBLO DE LOS ANGELES AND OLVERA STREET

125 Paseo De La Plaza Los Angeles CA Across Alameda St. from Union Station - The main attraction near Union Station is the El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historic Park that is just across the street. The Plaza with its bandstand is at the center of the park. The Olvera Street marke More ....

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SOUTHWEST MUSEUM MUSEUM STORE

234 Museum Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90065 Take the Gold Line to the Southwest Museum station 323-221-2164 - Native Cultures of the Americas. Part of the Autry National Center. www.southwestmuseum.org Galleries are closed to the public due to renovation but the museum store is open Saturday & Sunday noon to More ....

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