City Hall hosts the ultimate street festival, featuring live music, performances, art, food, and more!
Plus former President Bill Clinton; guest appearances by Plácido Domingo, Ryan Seacrest, and Wanda Sykes; Performances by Grammy-winning Pepe Aguilar and surprise celebrity guests
FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 5-10 P.M. – FROM CITY HALL TO GRAND PARK On June 7, join emcees Emmy Award-winner Bruce Vilanch and KJLH morning talk show host Dominique DiPrima for an extraordinary event to mark the culmination of the City’s Annual Heritage Months.
CelebrateLA! is a free, family-friendly street festival to honor the City’s diversity, creativity, and innovative spirit through a wide range of activities and performances including music, art, and food.
Scheduled food trucks
Former President Bill Clinton will pay tribute to Mayor Villaraigosa, allowing an opportunity for Angelenos to bid farewell to him and welcome the incoming Mayor, Eric Garcetti.
WHAT: CelebrateLA! features a wide range of entertainment and activities reflecting the culture and diversity of Los Angeles, including live music, performances, food trucks, free nachos, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, and interactive workshops and games.
The main stage will showcase performances by Grammy-winning artist Pepe Aguilar, the Silverlake Conservatory of Music, and Seville, as well as highlights from the City’s Heritage Month Celebrations, including the Plaza de la Raza Mariachis, A Place Called Home Jazz Ensemble, Sangeet Shplang Ensemble, and the United American Indian Involvement Pow Wow Style Drumming. Plus a special appearance by Plácido Domingo, who will be performing an evening of Zarzuela and Latin American Music at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Friday, June 7.
WHEN: Friday, June 7, 2013 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
WHERE: The steps of City Hall and Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles, from Spring Street to Broadway, between First and Temple Streets. Please be aware of street closures for this event, including Broadway and Spring Street.
COST: CelebrateLA! is free of charge and open to all. No reservations are required.
INFO: Grand Park is easily accessible by Metro Red Line to Civic Center station. Parking and bike valet are available. For information on how to get to Grand Park, visit http://grandpark.lacounty.gov/gettinghere.html.
For more information on the event, visit http://celebratela2013.com or call (213) 365-0605.
SPONSORS: Wells Fargo, The Walt Disney Company, Time Warner Cable, David Bohnett Foundation, Goldhirsh Foundation (LA 2050), Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Department of Water and Power, Port of LA, and LA World Airports.
Tyler posted pictures of the next stop of THE GREAT FOOD TRUCK RACE 4
Where: Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
When: June 1, 2013, Saturday
Time: gates open at 5:30PM
Cost: regular price $10, discount tickets $5 though Goldstar, click here
More Info: streetfoodcinema website, click here
June 1, 2013: Film: Risky Business In honor of Risky Business’ 30th Anniversary, this evening will feature a Tom Cruise dance contest before the screening. All contestants will receive a Risky Business 30th Anniversary DVD provided by WB Home Entertainment.
Please note:
Film schedule is subject to change without notice.
Lawn seating only. No chairs over 6 inches off the ground, please. Any chairs higher may sit on the outer perimeter of the field, if space allows and no one complains.
Outside food and beverages are welcome. Concessions will also be available for purchase from food trucks. Food is not included in the ticket price.
Dogs are permitted, but must be on leash for the duration of the event.
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1st Thursday Artwalk May 2, 2013 Flyer & Map
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Shops: June promises more suprises to come in the unique downtown stores and shops. Downtown San Pedro is the perfect place to shop for unique gifts for family and friends. Take a walk down memory lane visiting antique shops or attend a book signing at Williams’ Book Store at 443 W. 6th Street
.<!–This month Mary Jo Hazard will discuss and sign her new book “Palo’s World – Adventures of a Palos Verdes Peacock”.–> Several Mobile Food Vendors greet you through out the Downtown. The Food Trucks will be located on 6th, 7th and Mesa Streets! <!– Be sure and visit our 1st Thursday Food Truck Location Interactive Map. The Map is updated every month. Click here. A simple click on the truck’s name will show on a map the trucks location and address. A link to the food truck’s website is shown at the same time. –>
Many dining opportunities await you in Downtown San Pedro. Popular independent restaurants featuring a variety of ethnic and American food options are joined by several of the most popular gourmet food truck in Los Angeles. To find out where your favorite truck will be located check out the Interactive Map.
TangerineKangaroo, at 366 7th Street and The Hemp Road present: Touch-Sew-Go Hemp! a family event to Promote Benefits of Industrial Hemp and Celebrate Hemp: Our Heritage, Our Future. The collaborative event includes the opportunity to make a hemp pillow cover while in the store. Pre-cut, pre-silk screened and ready-to-sew hemp fabric will be provided in a choice of beautiful Japanese crests and colors. No sewing knowledge required. Sewing machines and an experienced crew will be on hand. Discover the beauty of this natural fabric by sewing your own and taking it home.
Also this month Cuban Art Exhibit “Made in Havana” with works by: Yaima Gonzalez Cabrera & Jose Antonio Hechavarria Rivas will have their artists reception at Rivero Studio Gallery, 414 6th Street, at 6:00 p.m.
The free one hour First Thursday Artwalk tour will feature exhibits by local and visiting artists. The diversity of art created and displayed in San Pedro will be on show, and participants will meet most of the artists. Each month a different itinerary is planned. The free one hour guided tour leaves the Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 p.m.
Park free after 6:00 p.m. downtown, and always free at Ports O’ Call near the San Pedro Art Association (open First Thursday), Berth 77, just north of the Ports O’ Call Restaurant. The Red Car Trolley will pick you up there, and take you to (and from) downtown San Pedro. It runs from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
SPECIAL NOTE: In order to honor the 4th of July national holiday, there will be no tour offered on First Thursday in July. Be sure to mark your calendars for August 1st First Thursday. San Pedro will be kicking off the celebration of its 125th Anniversary!
Each month (except July) the Artwalk tour starts at 6:30, meeting at the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 W. 7th Street. Contact FirstthursdaySPtour@gmail.com to receive monthly Artwalk information by email.
New Parking for First Thursday: The San Pedro Historic Waterfront Distict has negotiated the use of the parking structure located at 222 W. 6th Street for First Thursday parking through March of 2014. Parking is $3.00 per vehicle (flat rate) and is available from 5:00 PM – midnight. The entrance to the structure is on Centre Street, between 5th & 6th Streets. Also you can park free after at Ports O’ Call near the San Pedro Art Association (open First Thursday), Berth 77, just north of the Ports O’Call Restaurant. The Red Car Trolley will pick you up there, and take you to (and from) downtown San Pedro. The Red Car Trolley runs from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. on 1st Thursday
Attending food trucks:
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