Archive for Sunday, February 24, 2008
Events
Compiled by James E. Fowler.
Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectibles Market This outdoor show, which features all kinds of collectibles, including furniture, rugs, paintings and clothing, happens on the first and fourth Sundays of each month. Santa Monica Airport, 3223 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica. Today, next Sun. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $3-$5. (323) 933-2511.
Home Remodeling & Decorating Show Event features the latest in products and services for the homeowner, decorator and do-it-yourselfer. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $4-$6.75, 11 and younger free. (818) 557-2950.
Santa Monica Art Festival More than 200 artists will display 15,000 original works including sculpture, photography, wood and fine art. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $7-$8; 11 and younger, free. (310) 440-0143.
African Family Festival Celebrate Black History Month with art, music, crafts, food and dance from Africa. Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. Today, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (714) 567-3600.
Charles Phoenix’s Disneyland Tour of Downtown L.A. The noted “histo-tainer” re-imagines downtown as Disneyland on this bus and walking tour. See www.charlesphoenix.com Participants will gather at Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St., L.A. Today, next Sun. noon-6 p.m. $75.
Musink Tattoo & Music Festival he concluding day of this event will feature 200 tattoo artists from around the world and the rock band the Used. See www.musink.org Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Today, noon-9 p.m. $25-$100. (213) 480-3232.
Wrestlemania Far Axxess Tour This is a chance for fans to meet WWE stars including Hillbilly Jim, Layla and Chavo Guerrero; also memorabilia, video game tournaments, tattoos, contests, prizes and more. Universal CityWalk, 1000 Universal Center Drive, Universal City. Today, 4-6 p.m. Free. (818) 622-4455.
Jewlicious Festival Jewlicious lays claim to being the largest youth festival of contemporary Jewish culture and identity. Hundreds of students and young professionals will gather for 60 hours of music, food and fun. Speakers will tackle major themes and topics. Performers will include Rav Shmuel, Chana Rothman, Yuri Lane and DJ Rosen and the 12 Tribes Live Percussion Ensemble. See www.jewliciousfestival.com Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach. Fri.-next Sun. $48-$72 for three days; concert series $10-$25. (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1424.
2012 Conference Authors, films, researchers and others will share viewpoints on the Mayan calendar, health, the economy, climate change, metaphysics and other topics of the future. Ricardo Montalbán Theatre, 1615 N. Vine St., Hollywood. Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $39-$75. (800) 984-0897.
Family Festival Crafts, performances, storytelling, exhibitions and other attractions for the family. Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. Sat., noon-4 p.m. Free. (626) 449-2742, Ext. 31.
West Coaster Toy Soldier & Miniature Figure Show Two-hundred tables of toy soldiers and other miniatures. Irvine Marriott Hotel, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine. Next Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $6; 11 and younger, police, scouts and military, free. (760) 758-5481.
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