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70 things to do in DecemberThursdays 7pm
Green Drinks
Locations vary by week
Join other eco-minded individuals for green happy hour in Culver City, Hermosa Beach, Silver Lake and Studio City.
Every Friday 6-7:20pm
Cinderella
Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage
1211 4th St.
310.394.9779 x2
santamonicaplayhouse.com
theatre at santamonicaplayhouse.com
“An enchanting Cinderella!” (L.A. Times), the perfect musical comedy twilight outing for Family Theatre audiences 2 to 102.
6-10pm
Art on display for Venice Trust Raffle at Ravenswork 1611 Electric Ave.
Abbot Kinney between Venice Blvd and Main St.
abbotkinneynow.com
Celebrate a special night with Venice’s own original boutiques, good cheer, drinks, snacks, music. Venice Trust Raffle Tickets Available.
Ongoing
You Are Here
Bandini Art
2635 S. Fairfax Ave., Culver City
bandiniart.com
Magical works from Ashley McLean Emenegger and Paul Pitsker.
11.10-12.09
Free Discourses on Shiva Sutras
Vedic Temple
9720 Central Avenue
Montclair
nithyanandavedictemple.org
Paramahamsa Nithyananda speaks on Shiva Sutras which address various meditation techniques.
Tuesday - Saturday 11:00am to 6:00pm 6-9pm
Face to Face, Uniting Humanity
James Gray Gallery Bldg. D4
2525 Michigan Avenue
Santa Monica
310.452.4140
theportraitpainter.com
vgraham1 at mac.com
Internationally renowned portrait painter, Stephen Bennett is exhibiting large-scale portraits of the world’s indigenous people.
11.28-12.04 7pm
Inner Engineering: Peak of Wellbeing
Santa Clara Convention Center
5001 Great America Parkway
408.736.1413
innerengineering.org
isha.selvi at gmail.com
Isha Yoga programs are a rare opportunity for self-discovery. They offer interactive discussions, meditations, and a balanced set of simple but powerful yoga practices. The Inner Engineering program includes Shambhavi Maha Mudra, an ancient kriya (an internal energy process) never before offered publicly.
http://www.ishafoundation.org/eflyers/SunnyvaleNov07.html
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 and Sundays at 7
“Bob’s Holiday Office Party”
The Lounge Theatre
6201 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles
323.960.7714
bobsofficeparty.com
LA’s most “hilariously deranged” holiday tradition. Join insurance agent Bob Finhead and his whacked-out clients for their annual bash.
11.30-12.02
Fusion 2007: The 5th LA LGBT People of Color Film Festival
Egyptian Theater
outfest.org
Extraordinary films, music, spoken word, workshops and panels.
12.01 9am-1pm
Million Trees LA Campus Planting
Mary Star of the Sea High School, San Pedro
818.623.4879
treepeople.org
lsotelo at treepeople.org
A visionary group of students, teachers and administrators at this San Pedro campus took the initiative to green their newly built high school. To register and help in creating this educational oasis, contact Lisa Sotelo.
12.01
Community Planting
Long Beach
818.623.4879
treepeople.org
lsotelo at treepeople.org
Join Citizen Forester Brett Beck as he plants 30 parkway trees in a lovely, quiet Long Beach neighborhood.
12.01 4pm-2am
Create: Fixate Reunion
613 Imperial St., LA
createfixate.com
Salon-style exhibit reuniting 75 out of over 350 artists that have exhibited with Create:Fixate over the past six years.
12.01 6-10pm
Los Feliz Village Holiday Festival
Hillhurst Ave.
losfelizvillageonline.com
A place for creative Angelenos to source imaginative, eclectic and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts.
12.01 6-10pm
Los Feliz Village Holiday Festival
Hillhurst Ave. (between Franklin and Hollywood)
losfelizvillageonline.com
john at johnforrester.com
3rd Annual Los Feliz Village Holiday Festival - THE place for imaginative, eclectic and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts!
Special Attractions:
- Antique trolley rides
- Carriage rides
- Tree lighting ceremony
- Free Santa photos
- ”One night only” deals
- Complimentary refreshments
- Strolling carolers, magicians, puppeteer
- Toy Drive
- Mariachi
- A DJ & the LACERS hip hop band
- SNOW!
12.01 7:30-10:30pm
Cool School--Hot Art
Ravenswork Studios
1611 Electric Ave.
Venice
310.301.6976
venicetrust.com
ktrpromo at yahoo.com
The Biggest Party of the Year. Venice Community Trust celebrates art, music, film and history. Art Raffle includes works by Robert Graham, Ed Moses, Ed Ruscha and many more. Start the holidays early with free entry to this amazing celebration with a $10 raffle ticket. Everyone walks away a winner.
12.01 3-5:30pm
How to Survive and Thrive During the Holidays
The Bodhi Tree Bookstore
8585 Melrose Ave., WeHo
310.659.1733
bodhitree.com
323.559.7454
kristinasophia.com
contact at kristinasophia.com
Affected by the holiday season? Find balance as we transition into a new year with the help of Sophia. She will be discussing and analyzing the energy of the holiday season, as well as provide practical tools, tips and techniques on how to manage in this energetically heavy time.
12.01-12.16
Face to Face: Uniting Humanity
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan Ave
theportraitpainter.com
Stephen Bennett’s large scale exhibition of indigenous people and celebrities.
12.01-12.28
Cool School Exhibit
Ravenswork Studios
1611 Electric Ave., Venice
venicetrust.com
Artists include John Altoon, Larry Bell, Billy Al Bengston, Frank Gehry, Dennis Hopper, Ed Moses, Ed Ruscha and Robert Dean Stockwell.
Saturday Evening 5-7pm
Redefining Orgasm/Beginner Tantra for Couples
Beauty and Wisdom/ Santa Monica
323.363.3135
embodytantra.com
charu at embodytantra.com
This class will guide you toward a deeper understanding of the sweetness toward the possibility where sexuality and spirituality meet. Contact Charu to register. $50 per couple/$60 at the door.
Sat & Sun; also special shows Tues & Thurs
Alias Santa Claus
Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage
1211 4th Street
310.394.9779 x2
SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com
theatre at SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com
A pioneer family, a blustery night, a stranger named “Nick.” The American classic holiday musical celebrates its 30th joyous year.
12.02 2-3pm
Law of Attraction
Philosophical Research Society
3910 Los Feliz Blvd.
prs.org
library at prs.org
If you felt ambivalent about “The Secret’s” materially-driven approach, you will appreciate this examination of the Law of Attraction’s true nature.
12.02
EVS 23
Anaheim Convention Center
800 W. Katella Ave.
electricdrive.org/evs23
Test drive the latest hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles.
12.02
Eco-Home Tour
RSVP for address
323.662.5207
ecohome.org
View a model of sustainable urban living. Also the 16th. $10.
12.02 1:30-4:30pm
The Art of Parenting
Golden Bridge Yoga
6322 De Longpre Ave.
goldenbridgeyoga.com
Learn how to set limits, understand tantrums, heal fears and more. $45.
Wednesdays 7:30-8:45pm
Tribal/World Hand Drumming Class
7308 Coldwater Canyon, North Hollywood
323.356.6435
universaldrumming.com
classes at universaldrumming.com
UNIVERSAL DRUMMING teaches technique and rhythms from around the world, and how to drum in groups. Very healing, energizing, fun!
12.04 7-9:45pm
Amazing Women Speaker Series
The Bungalow Club
7174 Melrose Ave.
310.930.1296
theray.org
tracey at amazingwomen.org
The AMAZING WOMEN Speaker Series, in partnership with THE RAY, empowers, educates and connects AMAZING WOMEN like us.
Please join us for our next event, “From a Man’s Perspective.” This is an evening about you being you - powerful, authentic and creating the life you want.
Every Tuesday Evening 5:30-7pm
Leela! The Divine Play of Tantra
WhereBeauty and Wisdom/Santa Monica
323.363.3135
embodytantra.com
charu at embodytantra.com
Discover Tantra in this experiential class, explore and play with a myriad of active meditations adapted from Tantric texts. $20 suggested donation. To register contact Charu.
12.05 7:30pm
Peacestorming
Bodhi Tree
8585 Melrose Ave.
livingcompassion.org/peacestorming
A conversation about peace, social justice, activism and ending suffering with Zen teacher Cheri Huber.
Thursdays 8-9:15am
Morning Meditations with Charu
Freddy and Eddy Boutique, Mar Vista
323.363.3135
embodytantra.com
charu at embodytantra.com
Most of us are holding blocks in our body, release these blocks and gain more freedom with active meditations. $15 donation/5 classes for $50. Space is limited, registration required. Singles and couples welcome. To register contact Charu.
Thursday-Sunday 8pm
Monna Vanna
Stella Adler Theatre
6773 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood
323.960.4446
plays411.com/monnavanna
art at cordair.com
Audiences in LA will have a rare opportunity to see this boldly provocative production of Monna Vanna performed for the first time in over a century.
12.07 7:30-9:30pm
New Moon New Beginnings: Sagittarius Energy
Many Paths Bookstore
5152A Lankershim, NOHO
818.415.3479
hypnosynergy.com, manypathsbookstore.com
barbara at hypnosynergy.com
Tune into Sagittarius New Moon vibes all month via Life Balance HypnoCoach Barbara Schiffman’s guided meditations and Astro-Power Actions.
12.08 9am-12pm
Park Work Day
Coldwater Canyon Park
818.802.2245
treepeople.org
jadedangel at mac.com
In partnership with LA Works, come have fun and help restore this beautiful setting to its natural glory! We’ll maintain trails, remove invasive plants, replace rocks and regrade hillsides and slopes. To register, contact Steve Cota.
12.08 9am-12pm
Wetland Planting
Madrona Marsh, Torrance
818.623.4879
treepeople.org
lsotelo at treepeople.org
Join TreePeople as we help restore and care for this wetland area right in the middle of the city.
12.08 9am-12pm
Tree Care
Harbor Regional Park
treepeople.org
Join us as we water several young trees that were planted more than a year ago. TreePeople provides the tools and we teach as we go! To register, please contact Lisa Sotelo at lsotelo@treepeople.org or 818.623.4879.
12.08 10am-6pm
Renewable LA
American Hi Definition, 7635 Airport Business Parkway, Van Nuys
renewablela.org
info at zdscommunications.com
Attend environmental workshops; “purchase” gifts by donating to environmental nonprofits; see one of the Valley’s largest solar electric installations.
12.08 2-5pm
Spoon Bending Party
Confessional
11250 Magnolia Blvd., NoHo
818.763.9000
Ready to shake up your reality? Alter physical matter with your mind. Pre-party drum circle. $20/adults; $10/kids.
12.08 8-10pm
Dave Stringer
Golden Bridge Yoga
6322 De Longpre Ave.
goldenbridgeyoga.com
An evening of Kirtan.
12.08 11am-1pm
Polar Plunge Beach Party
Life Guard Tower 26 (S. of Ocean Park Bl) on Santa Monica beach
310.780.3313
keepwintercold.org
ingrid at attuneyoga.com
Come to the Polar Plunge to support us we jump into water off Santa Monica to raise awareness to fight global warming. Free hot chocolate & goodies while suppies last.
12.08-12.09 10am-5pm
Reiki Level 2 Practitioner Training
The Balance Center
324 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Redondo Beach
310.373.9575
reikiray.com
valerie at reikiray.com
Get attuned to the limitless possibilities of healing yourself and others using the Sacred Reiki Symbols. You’ll learn symbols, techniques and practice for long distance treatment, emotional healing and much more. The class is a combination of lecture, discussion and hands-on experience and includes a Reiki manual and certificate.
Weekends starting Dec 8th 11am-6pm
Billboard art Painting
The Eco-LA Gallery
4829 West Pico
310.525.0676
eco-logicalart.org
The “ReVisons” public art event; 24 artists “live” painting a cool and eclectic array of new art works over old 14 x 48 ft. billboards. The art will then go up on display across LA (Jan 12, ’08) and be seen 30 million times. See them up close--and early!
12.09 11am-5pm
Luxury Chocolate Salon
Pasadena Center
300 Green St.
Pasadena
lachocolatesalon.com
Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists can experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate.
12.09 2-3pm
Earth Expedition Series
Natural History Museum
900 Exposition Blvd.
nhm.org/ciseries
Pushed to the Edge: Species and Climate Change.
12.09 1-5pm
The Illumined Path: A Workshop with Sylvia Boorstein
Roski Dining Hall
Loyola Marymount University
1 LMU Drive
310.774.3325
insightla.org
programs at insightla.org
Sylvia Boorstein presents an afternoon of mindfulness practice and teachings from her new book, “Happiness is an Inside Job.”
12.11 6-9pm
Green Business Networking
The Ambrose Hotel
1255 20th St., Santa Monica
People working in or interested in socially and environmentally conscious business are welcome. $10 cover.
Every Tuesday Evening 5:30-7pm
Leela! The Divine Play of Tantra
Beauty & Wisdom Santa Monica
323.363.3135
embodytantra.com
charu at embodytantra.com
Discover Tantra in this experiential class, explore and play with a myriad of active meditations adapted from Tantric texts. Class open to women and couples. $20 suggested donation. To register contact Charu.
12.12 7pm
Darshan with Sri Swami Vishwananda
Sheraton Gateway Hotel
LAX
vishwananda.us
Free darshan open to the public.
Thursday Evening 7:30-9:30pm
Redefining Orgasm/Beginner Tantra for Couples
Freddy and Eddy/ Mar Vista
323.363.3135
embodytantra.com
charu at embodytantra.com
This class will guide you to a deeper understanding toward the sweetness of possibility where sexuality and spirituality meet. $50 per couple/$60 at the door. To register contact Charu.
12.14 8-9:30pm
A Lesson in Proper Bow-Fluffing Technique
Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage
1211 4th St.
santamonicaplayhouse.com
theatre at santamonicaplayhouse.com
Trey Nichols’ holiday tale of a harried customer-service rep. struggling to find the holiday spirit in a chaotic, commercialized world.
12.15 7:30-8:45pm
The Silver Key: A Search For the Way Out
Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space
1211 4th Street
310.394.9779 x1
SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com
theatre at SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com
An upside-down, bizarre and magical modern musical myth, acclaimed on three continents. Will the witches and fairy godmothers let you out?
12.15 9am-12pm
Pruning Workshop
North Hollywood
treepeople.org
Learn to prune for the health of your trees at this hands-on workshop. Bring pruning tools if you have them and dress for the weather. You must be at least 16 years old. The workshop is FREE, but you must pre-register by contacting Linda Eremita at trainings@treepeople.org or 818.623.4878.
12.15 12-2pm
Live to Love
Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
310.395.7226
drukfoundation.org
carrie.drukfoundation at gmail.com
A public talk by His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa, head of the Drukpa Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.
12.15 12-2pm
His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa: Live to Love
Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
310.395.7226
drukfoundation.org
carrie.drukfoundation at gmail.com
Public talk: extending a vision of love and compassion to all communities regardless of faith, cultural background and nationality.
12.15 10am-6pm
Green Saturday Street Fair
Eco-LogicalART, 4829 West Pico Blvd.
eco-logicalart.org
Featuring kid workshops, tree giveaways, eco demonstrations, conscious vendors and recycled element artists.
12.15 10am-6pm
Eco Street Art Event
Eco-LA Gallery, 4829 West Pico Blvd (just east of La Brea)
310.525.0676
eco-logicalart.org
An eco-themed street art event with HUGE “ReVisons” art pieces created on 14 x 48 ft recycled billboards. Artworks will go up across LA 1/12/08 and be seen by millions. Activities include kid eco workshops, green reps, recycled element craftspeople, tree give-aways, organic farmers, bio-diesel demos, bike club riders, food, music and more.
12.15-12.16 9am-8pm
Eco Gift Expo
1855 Main St.
Santa Monica
ecogift.com
150 eco-conscious companies fulfill your holiday gift needs. $15/door.
12.15-12.16
Working with Dreams and Visions
Golden Heart Spiritual Center
1122 S. Robertson Blvd.,
Suite 7
310.550.1017
entergoldenheart.com
In this powerful workshop you will master the art of dream travel and learn how to journey smoothly beyond the body into other times and other dimensions.
12.15-12.31
Alison Jackson: Confidential
M+B
612 N. Almont Dr., LA
mbfala.com
Photos of uncanny celebrity look-alikes such as George Bush in compromising positions.
Ongoing beginning 12.15
Don’t Fence Me In
Bandini Art
2635 S. Fairfax Ave., Culver City
bandiniart.com
Featuring art by the twelve female artists who have shown at Bandini during its first year.
12.16 9am-12pm
Million Trees LA Park Planting
Orcutt Ranch Park,
West San Fernando Valley
treepeople.org
Lend a hand to a local Girl Scout as she works toward her prestigious Gold Award! Take a break from holiday shopping and join TreePeople volunteers at this fun park planting. To register, contact Lisa Sotelo at lsotelo@treepeople.org or 818.623.4879.
12.16 12-2pm
5375 East 2nd Street, Second Floor Meet Your Inner Guide
SHIFT Center
5375 E. 2nd St., 2nd Fl.
Long Beach
shiftservices.com
Find your inner guide through yoga, creative movement, and visual art. $50.
Every Tuesday Evening 5:30-7pm
Leela! The Divine Play of Tantra
Beauty and Wisdom/Santa Monica
323.363.3135
www.embodytantra.com
charu at embodytantra.com
Discover Tantra in this experiential class, explore and play with a myriad of active meditations adapted from Tantric texts. Class is open to women and couples. $20 suggested donation. To register contact Charu.
Every Saturday Nigt 6:30-8:30pm
The Party: A Spiritual and Musical Experience
Alvarado Elementary School
1900 E. 21st St.
Signal Hill
562.494.1580
lightcf.org
info at lightcf.org
A new type of church that gives free spiritual readings, dream interpretations and holistic healing.
12.24 3-9pm
48th Annual LA County Holiday Celebration
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N. Grand Ave.
213.972.3099
holidaycelebration.org
Over 45 choirs, music ensemble and dance companies reflect a vibrant spectrum of cultures. Free.
12.24 2:30pm
LA County Holiday Celebration
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
holidaycelebration.org
Performances by choirs, music ensembles, folk and traditional artists, and dance companies.
12.24 3-9pm
LA County 48th Annual Holiday Celebration
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
at the Music Center
135 N. Grand Ave.
Free six-hour extravaganza, with performances by choirs, music and dance ensembles, all reflecting the Southland’s rich diversity of cultures.
12.27 7-9pm
Functional Handcrafts
6700 W. 83rd, Westchester
310.670.4777
envirochangemakers.org
legacyla at gmail.com
In a world moving toward less energy resources and less carbon emissions, local pockets of functional crafts become very important.
12.30 7:30-9:30pm
Life Energy Tune-Up: Complete 2007 & Create 2008
Many Paths Bookstore
5152A Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood
818.415.3479
manypathsbookstore, hypnosynergy.com
barbara at hypnosynergy.com
Need a life energy tune-up at the end of the month? Recharge with Life Balance HypnoCoach Barbara Schiffman. This month complete and release your unfinished business before 2007 ends. Then create your ideal life vision for 2008 via guided meditation and anchor it for a year of fulfillment, good fortune and fun!
12.30 7-8pm
Candle Light Meditation
Yoga Nook
2472 Stearns St.
Simi Valley
yoganook.net
jeniyoga at aol.com
A simple gathering to reflect on the year past and welcome the year to come. Poetry, chanting and meditation. Free.
12.30 3-5pm
Feng Shui for Your Home and Office
1918 South 6th Ave.
Arcadia
626.862.1788
liu-fengshui.com
info at liu-fengshui.com
Feng Shui masters enlighten with 2008 energy forecasts and adjustments that promote your well-being. Your questions are answered. Refreshments served.
12.31 6:30-8:30pm
The Annual One-Time-Only New Year’s Eve Revue
Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage
1211 4th Street
310.394.9779 x1
santamonicaplayhouse.com
theatre at santamonicaplayhouse.com
The best New Year’s deal in town - acclaimed performers, a musical revue, supper, champagne, favors, surprises! 6:30 & 9:30!
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