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105 things to do in AprilThursdays 7pm
Green Drinks
Locations vary by week
lagreendrinks.blogspot.com
Join other eco-minded individuals for green happy hour in Culver City, Hermosa Beach, Silver Lake and Studio City.
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
Liberating Jesus!
Edgemar Center for the Arts
2437 Main St.
Santa Monica
800.838.3006
liberatingjesustheplay.com
info at liberatingjesustheplay.com
Leonard Jacobson plays the role of Jesus returned. He explains how the story of his life and death were misunderstood and misused ... what really happened on the cross and what has happened to him since his death. He clarifies his teachings in a way that is inspiring, enlightening and liberating.
Every Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm
SGR Club
Double Tree Hotel-Monrovia
924 W. Huntington Drive
Monrovia
626.357.1900
forall.thesgrprogram.com
Partner with Bob Proctor, Jack Canfield &
Dr. Michael Beckwith. Where wealth is a predictable result.
Monday 7-11pm
The Sacred Actor
The Lounge Theatre
6201 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood
310.392.8212
sacredactor.com
weegie31 at hotmail.com
Josh Galitsky provides a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental environment designed to help students of every level break through their fears and creative obstacles at their own pace.
This “un-LA” class allows artists to explore a fun, dynamic, and challenging process that returns them to their emotional roots.
Thursdays 1-5pm
The Sacred Actor
The Lounge Theatre
6201 Santa Monica Blvd
Hollywood
310.392.8212
sacredactor.com
weegie31 at hotmail.com
Josh Galitsky provides a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental environment designed to help students of every level break through their fears and creative obstacles at their own pace. This “un-LA” class allows artists to explore a fun, dynamic, and challenging process that returns them to their emotional roots.
02.23-06.15
Make Art/Stop AIDS
Fowler Museum at UCLA
308 Charles E. Young Drive North
fowler.ucla.edu
Artists around the world respond to HIV/AIDS, raising awareness and inspiring activism.
Every Saturday 8am-12:30pm
Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market
2300 E. Baristo Road at Farrell, Palm Springs (adjacent to the Camelot Theatres)
psculturalcenter.org
The new Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market will take place every Saturday morning through May. The Market features fresh produce grown by more than 20 local farmers, and flowers and plants. The Market is sponsored by the (non-profit) Palm Springs Cultural Center.
Saturdays 10am-2pm
The Sacred Actor
The Lounge Theatre
6201 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood
310.392.8212
sacredactor.com
weegie31 at hotmail.com
Josh Galitsky provides a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental environment designed to help students of every level break through their fears and creative obstacles at their own pace. This “un-LA” class allows artists to explore a fun, dynamic, and challenging process that returns them to their emotional roots.
Tuesdays 6-7pm
Self-Realization Course
Over the phone, teleconference, pacific time.
949.355.3249
selfawareness.com
info at selfawareness.com
An accelerated path to enlightenment guided by Steven S. Sadleir, Shaktipat Master.
Sunday nights 9-11pm
97.1 FREE FM “The Linda Salvin Show”
Southern California and Online
lindasalvin.com
linda at lindasalvin.com
Listen to Linda Salvin, psychic and healer. Free readings over the air.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30-1:30pm
Beach Baby Boot Camp
J.A.M Studios
8416 Pershing Drive, Suite E
Playa Del Rey
310.306.5855
jam310.com
staff at jam310.com
Empower yourself to be a happy, healthy and HOT mama! The perfect Mom’s Club and exercise buddy combo! We welcome kids of all ages as long as they are in the stroller. We will sculpt your arms, tone your tummy and give you a rockin body.
Saturdays at 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Black & Bluestein
The Other Space at Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th Street
Santa Monica
800.838.3006
brownpapertickets.com/event/26952
St. Louis 1963. Liberal white builder must choose between selling his house to a black man or selling out his ideals
Sundays at 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Dietrich & Chevalier, The Musical
The Other Space at Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th Street
Santa Monica
800.838.3006
brownpapertickets.com/event/27009
The passion that endured a World War, a trial for treason and two lifetimes.
Featuring 14 of their signature songs.
03.15-04.26 6-8pm
CARLOS ESTÉVEZ: Secret Keepers
166 N. La Brea Ave., LA
323.933.5557
couturiergallery.com/upcoming.htm
info at couturiergallery.com
Renowned Cuban painter and sculptor Carlos Estévez will have his fifth solo exhibition at Couturier Gallery, which will include recent oil paintings as well as sculpture.
Opening 3/22, 6p-8p; hours Tuesday - Saturday 12-5pm
Absence and Elsewhere
Bandini Art Gallery
2635 S Fairfax Ave.
Culver City
310.837.6230
bandiniart.com
info at bandiniart.com
Shauna Peck and Melinda Smith Altshuler use sensuous surfaces and symbolic materials to address evanescence, potency, and memory.
Tu & Th noon-9 pm; We 10 am-6 pm; Fr & Sa 10 am - 5 pm
Pasadena Society of Artists 83rd Annual Exhibition
Brand Library Art Galleries
1601 W. Mountain St.
Glendale
818.548.2051
brandlibrary.org
info at brandlibrary.org
OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, April 6, 1-4 pm. Juried by Walter Askin. Exhibition includes 60 works by thirty-six artists. Photography, ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings, drawings and prints.
04.01-05.06 12am-0:59pm
Create a BREATHE LA PSA and you might win $1K
Los Angeles County
323.935.8050 x233
Web site
jrobinsonshimizu at breathela.org
Deep belly breathing all around!!!
Southern California film students (undergrad and grad students, including students who graduated within the last 5 years) are invited to submit 30- and 60-second PSAs for BREATHE LA. Visit our website for full details.
Daily 10-11am
Nithya Yoga
Vedic Temple
9720 Central Ave.,
Montclair
909.625.1400
lifebliss.org
Developed by Enlightened Master, Nithyananda, Nithya Yoga is practiced with blissful enthusiasm and strong intention. Add life to your movements, not just movement to your life.
Every Tuesday 7:30pm
Nithya Yoga
Vedic Temple
9720 Central Ave., Montclair
909.625.1400
lifebliss.org
Do yoga with enthusiasm, and vigor.
04.02 7pm
Pranic Healing and the Miracle of Crystals with Master Stephen Co
Bodhi Tree Bookstore
8585 Melrose Ave., WeHo
yourhandscanhealyou.com
Ancient secrets of life force energy and how to focus this Chi using Mother Nature’s power tools: crystals. Free
04.02 7pm
Pranic Healing and the Miracle of Crystals w/ Master Stephen Co
Bodhi Tree Bookstore, 8585 Melrose Ave., WeHo
909.548.0884
yourhandscanhealyou.com
uspranichealing at rocketmail.com
Join Master Stephen Co to learn ancient secrets of Life Force Energy and how to harness and focus this Chi using Mother Nature’s power tools: crystals.
Tuesday-Saturday during normal business hours 9am-7pm
Earth Month Silent Auction
513 E Broadway
Glendale
818.240.6340
glendalesalonspa.com
info at glendalesalonspa.com
Visit Glendale Salonspa during the month of April and view this year’s Silent Auction donations. Beginning Tuesday April 1st and ending on Saturday April 26th at our Earth Month Event.
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE SURFRIDER FOUNDATION.
Wednesdays 7:30-8:45pm
Beginner Hand Drumming Class
Remo Recreational Music Center
7308 Coldwater Canyon, NoHo
323.356.6435
universaldrumming.com
classes at universaldrumming.com
Learn the fundamentals of World hand drumming in a fun group environment. No experience necessary, drums provided.
04.03 7-9pm
It’s Not About the Money: Book Discussion/Signing
Barnes and Noble
1201 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica
818.566.1888
brentkessel.com
info at brentkessel.com
Brent Kessel discusses and signs his new book, which explores “the wanting mind,” the eight financial archetypes and, thru exercises, meditations and practical advice, will help transform your financial life from the inside out.
04.03-04.08
Amma Sri Karunamayi Vistis LA
UCLA
405 Hilgard Ave.
805.640.1162
karunamayi.org
LosAngeles at karunamayi.org
UCLA NORTHWEST CAMPUS AUDITORIUM, 4/3-4
UCLA TOM BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL HALL
1-DAY SILENT MEDITATION RETREAT, 4/5
SACRED FIRE, 4/6, YORBA LINDA
MALIBU HINDU TEMPLE, 4/7-8
Every Thursday 2pm
Labyrinth Walk
Glendale Forest Lawn, Glendale
ayamanatara.com
info at ayamanatara.com
The labyrinth is a walking meditation; people walk the labyrinth for insight, for growth, and even to manifest world peace.
04.04 7-10pm
Hybrid Roots presents Roots of Creation
Fresh Pressed
4646 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Feliz
310.569.0446
hybridroots.com/ROC
create at hybridroots.com
Cultivate your creativity by screen printing your own Hybrid Roots organic t-shirt. Enjoy live music, food and drinks!
04.04 7:30-9pm
The Yoga of Money
YogaWorks
1426 Montana Ave., Santa Monica
310.566.1888
brentkessel.com.
info at brentkessel.com
Join Brent Kessel for a signing and discussion of his book “It’s Not About the Money” and take a step toward deeper financial, emotional and spiritual well-being.
04.05 9am
Sri Karunamayi Vedic Fire Ceremony
Private Residence
1443 Edgecliff Lane
Pasadena, CA 91107
Limited Parking Available, please carpool
310.335.2744
www.karunamayi.org
LosAngeles at karunamayi.org
Vedic Homa with The Divine Mother, Bhajans, Blessings, Divine Ash distributed
04.05 9am-12pm
Mountain Restoration
La Sierra Canyon, Agoura
818.623.4879
treepeople.org
volunteer at treepeople.org
Join TreePeople and the Mountains Restoration Trust for native plant restoration in Agoura’s La Sierra Canyon. This beautiful area has a remarkable diversity of native plants, but needs invasive species removed.
04.05 9am-12pm
Million Trees LA Community Planting
Sherman Oaks
818.623.4879
treepeople.org
volunteer at treepeople.org
Citizen Forester Zach Behrens has
been working with Millikan Middle
School to plant trees on the blocks
surrounding the campus. Come help
beautify this neighborhood and the
school simultaneously.
04.05 9am-12pm
Community Planting
Long Beach
818.623.4879
treepeople.org
volunteer at treepeople.org
Citizen Forester John Royce and the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association are moving their way up Long Beach’s Atlantic Avenue, leaving a trail of trees in their wake. We will replace concrete with trees; come continue the work started last fall!
04.05 9am-12pm
Pruning Workshop
Site TBA
818.623.4878
treepeople.org
trainings at treepeople.org
Learn how to prune at this free hands-on workshop. Bring pruning tools if you
have them and dress for the weather
including closed-toe shoes. You must
be at least 16 years old to attend.
04.05 2pm
Piano Journey in Japan: 100 Years of Japanese Piano Music
1601 W. Mountain St.
Glendale
818.548.2051
brandlibrary.org
info at brandlibrary.org
Pianist Junko Ueno Garrett will perform and talk about the Japanese piano music and Japanese history and culture.
04.05-04.06 10am-6pm
Green Earth Fair
10700 Spencer Ave.
Fountain Valley
714.557.2000
greenearthfair.org
dan at greenearthfair.org
Promoting conscious business and healthy living, with stimulating lectures, live foods, eco-vendors, music, meditation, and more! Free.
04.05-04.06 11am-6pm
BIRTH INTO BEING ~ A Birth Trauma Release & Limbic Imprint Re-Coding Birthshop w/ Elena Tonetti
Pilates Sports Center
16430 Ventura Blvd. Suite 101
Encino
530.566.0199
birthintobeing.com
crystal at birthintobeing.com
Beneficial for adults interested in their personal evolution, pregnant women & families planning future births.
Limbic imprint re-coding invokes our physical memory of bliss; unlocking the mysteries of our behaviors, & realigning our actions with our emotions & desires.
Facilitated by Elena Tonetti, a pioneer of the Conscious Birth movement since 1982. $400/$750 couple pre-registered.
Saturday & Sunday 9am
Are You Ready to Get Real?
Ramada Inn & Conference Center
5550 Kearny Mesa Rd.
San Diego
973.680.0271
thejourney.com
usainfo at thejourney.com
Are you ready for more in life? It is possible. No matter what else you’ve tried...your body knows what needs to happen. It’s time to listen. Now is the time. Join us for this life-changing weekend where ordinary people have extraordinary results.
04.06 9am-12
Mountain Planting
Malibu Creek State Park
818.623.4879
treepeople.org
volunteer at treepeople.org
Come to the woods with TreePeople and the Mountains Restoration Trust for oak woodland restoration in Malibu Creek State Park. We’ll plant native oaks as well as remove invasive species to restore this beautiful native California park.
04.06 2-3pm
Conscious Techniques of Ecstacy Shamanism, Consciousness & Evolution
Philosophical Research Society
3910 Los Feliz Blvd.
323.663.2167
prs.org
library at prs.org
Maja D’Aoust, author of “The Secret Source” will speak on techniques used by the Shamans to enter the ecstatic state.
1st & 3rd Sunday of each month 5:30-7:30pm
Channeling, Meditation & Psychic Development
The Path Bookstore, 813 Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach
888.877.4748
birthofanewcreation.com
mornstar8 at aol.com
Spiritual and psychic development group, includes channeled teaching, guided meditation and psychic development. Rev Sally Jordan Austin, M.A.
Wednesday - Sunday
Art Show: Sirens, Maidens & Nymphs
Topanga Canyon Gallery
120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Ste 109
310.455.7909
alisagabrielle.com
sculptrss at yahoo.com
Sculptor/painter Alisa Gabrielle will be showing her newest series of sensual sculpture and paintings in a show titled “Sirens, Maidens & Nymphs”, April 8- May 4 at the Topanga Canyon Gallery. Opening reception will be April 12, from
4 to 8pm.
04.09 7-10pm
Sri Karunamayi Meditation, Evening Program
Performing Arts Center
Performing Arts Center of Baldwin Park
4640 N. Maine Ave.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
310.335.2744
www.karunamayi.org
LosAngeles at karunamayi.org
Meditation, Bhajans, Blessings
04.09 7:30pm
New Moon Gathering
Pasadena
213.792.9041
ayamanatara.com
info at ayamanatara.com
This month, we will be looking at spring, new growth, and what we would like to bring forth in the coming cycle. Potluck.
04.10 9am-1pm
Sri Karunamayi Individual Blessing, Darshan
Performing Arts Center
Performing Arts Center of Baldwin Park
4640 N. Maine Ave.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
310.335.2744
www.karunamayi.org
LosAngeles at karunamayi.org
Individual Blessings from the Divine Mother
8 Thursdays (no class 5/1) 7pm
Journey the Mystical Tarot
Valencia
ayamanatara.com
info at ayamanatara.com
We will be using the study of the Major Arcana to create a transformational experience, as we follow the Fool’s Journey. $33/class or $250/pd in full.
04.11 7:30-9pm
It’s Not About the Money: Book Discussion and Signing
Bodhi Tree Bookstore
8585 Melrose Ave., WeHo
310.566.1888
brentkessel.com
info at brentkessel.com
Brent Kessel discusses and signs his new book, which contains over 35 exercises designed to transform your financial life from the inside out rather than the outside in, much like yoga and meditation practice.
04.11-04.13
Out of Your Mind Immersion
TBD, Los Angeles
getselfcentered.com
info at getselfcentered.com
Create the next chapter of your own life story: experience the Out of Your Mind Immersion. Take away the selfcentered tools for authentic connection, self-expression, pure creativity, and extreme inner peace. The Out of your Mind Immersion is a prerequisite for Awareness Architect training. $395.
04.11-04.13
Out of Your Mind Immersion Workshop
Location TBD, Los Angeles
getselfcentered.com
info at getselfcentered.com
Create the next chapter of your own life story: experience the Out of Your Mind Immersion. Take away the selfcentered tools for authentic connection, self-expression, pure creativity, and extreme inner peace. The Out of your Mind Immersion is a prerequisite for Awareness Architect training. $395.
04.12 9am-12pm
Million Trees LA Park Planting
San Pedro
818.623.4879
treepeople.org
volunteer at treepeople.org
Boy Scout Zach Gourley is working toward his prestigious Eagle Scout award. Join Zach and other volunteers as we plant 30 trees to add shade to a local San Pedro park.
04.12 9am-12pm
Million Trees LA Park Planting
Griffith Park
818.623.4879
treepeople.org
volunteer at treepeople.org
Join Devin Ronneberg as he works toward his Eagle Scout award by helping restore a burned area in Griffith Park. We will plant native trees to restore beautiful Fern Canyon.
04.12 7-10pm
Reclaimed Wood Art: Reception w/Live Music
Southwest Museum of the American Indian, 234 Museum Dr., LA
323.667.2000
michaelgullberg.com
mjg at michaelgullberg.com
Gullberg collects wood destined for landfills or fireplaces and transforms them into art. Reception w/live music.
04.12 11am-4pm
Veggie Bus Tour
Whole Foods Market
331 N. Glendale Ave.
Glendale
818.548.3695
wholefoods.com/stores/calendars/GLN.html
The Conscious Goods Alliance is on tour and they are making there way to Whole Foods Market, Glendale. Step aboard their Veggie Bus, a unique veggie oil powered eco showroom, to find out about the difference that conscious choices make. To find out more visit consciousgoodsalliance.com.
04.12 12-3pm
Creating Your Spiritual Mission Statement
Crystal Matrix Center
425 W. Los Feliz Rd.
Glendale
818.548.7625
ayamanatara.com
info at ayamanatara.com
This will identify your life’s purpose and give you a measuring stick for all of your actions, allowing you to discard those aspects of your life that hold you back.
04.12 6-9pm
ARTNIGHT at 18th Street
18th Street Art Center
1639 18th St.
Santa Monica
18thstreet.org
MUSIC: Hosted by Michael Datcher, with spoken word and jazz by Mr. Foster, Hillard Street, and Nailah.
EXHIBITION: 100% Other: Artists and Psycho-Demographic Transitions, Curated by Tyler Stallings –tracks connection/separations between our changing cultural landscape. Artists Include: Matthew Bryant, Cheryl Gilge, Perry Vasquez, Reggie Woolery, Yasuko, Kyungmi Shin.
04.12-04.13 11am-9pm
Chocolate Expo
Queen Mary Long Beach California
In the Grand Halls
562.862.9014
chocolatexpo.com
info at chocolatexpo.com
The Chocolate Expo will flow into the SoCal marketplace with every conceivable chocolate venue from chocolate art/sculptures to tastings to chocolate health lectures. Exhibitors/chocolatiers/retailers from around the world will present their chocolate products, and services for free tasting and purchase as desired.
04.12-05.04 7-10pm
Natura: Mythology, Spirit, Memory with Pat Gomez, Karen Bonfigli, and Andrés Montoya
Avenue 50 Studio, Inc.
131, No. Avenue 50
Highland Park
323.258.1435
avenue50studio.com
ave50studio at sbcglobal.net
An artistic reflection of the natural world through mythology, spirit, and memory. In a time of growing global concern, we are often reminded that humanity affects this biosphere we call home. It serves us all to take time to contemplate the footprints we leave behind on planet Earth.
04.12-05.08 7-10pm
FOUND 2 :: Trash to Treasure Art Exhibit
4534 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock (LA)
323.256.6117
eclecticcactus.com
semastroianni70 at yahoo.com
Our FOUND artists have transformed the ordinary into the beautiful. They’ve collected discarded resources--used, abandoned or recovered materials, and given them another life. Our delight in FOUND art is in the promise it communicates.
Monthly 12-1pm
Kombucha Kamp
Culver City
kombuchakamp.blogspot.com
kombuchakamp at gmail.com
Learn all about Kombucha! Easy to make and great for the body. This workshop demystifies the process. Includes starter kit.
Saturdays 5-6pm
You Are What You Love w/Host Vaishali on KTLK 1150am - New LOHAS Radio Program
Heard weekly on KTLK 1150 am 5-6pm Saturdays and live-stream at ktlk.com/pages/streaming.html
purplev.com
press at purplev.com
Spiritual Wild Child Vaishali brings to life her sense of humor of self-awareness and fresh perspectives KTLK 1150AM 5-6pm Saturdays.
Saturdays and Sundays 12-5pm
Natural Consumption: New Paintings on Wood by Michael Gullberg
Southwest Museum of the American Indian, 234 Museum Dr., LA
323.667.2000
michaelgullberg.com
mjg at michaelgullberg.com
Gullberg collects wood destined for landfills or fireplaces and transforms them into art.
Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
100% Other: Artists & Psycho Demographic Transitions
18th Street Art Center
1639 18th Street
Santa Monica
18thstreet.org
Exhibition that tracks connections/separations between our changing cultural landscape and lagging civic outcomes. Forms second part of “Future of Nations,” 18th Street’s yearlong examination of issues related to 2008 presidential campaign. Curated by Tyler Stallings. Works by Matthew Bryant, Cheryl Gilge, Perry Vasquez, Reggie Woolery, Yasuko, and Kyungmi Shin.
04.13 9am-12pm
Mountain Restoration
Tapia Park, Malibu
818.623.4879
treepeople.org
volunteer at treepeople.org
TreePeople and Santa Monica Mountains Restoration are joining together to remove invasive plant species. Step into nature - make a difference!
04.14 7-9:15pm
Healing Back and Neck Pain Through Movement: A Demonstration of 7 Approaches
Schoenberg Hall, UCLA
405 Hilgard Ave.
310.452.1439
uclartsandhealing.net
info at uclartsandhealing.net
Seven experts will each demonstrate, through experiential exercises and live demonstration, the way that they utilize movement to prevent and alleviate back and neck pain. The seven movement approaches include the Alexander Technique, Dance/Movement Therapy, Feldenkrais, Iyengar Yoga, Physical Therapy, Pilates, and Qigong/Tai Chi.
Monday 11am-12pm
Big Blue Bus 80th Anniversary Event
Third Street Promenade at Broadway
310.451.5444
bigbluebus.com
Historic milestone event will feature vintage 1950s bus & photos, gigantic bus-shaped cake, live entertainment , inaugural screening of “80 Years in 8 Minutes,” transit souvenirs and keepsakes, and partnership announcement with Art Center College of Design regarding “bus of the future.”
Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm
Channeling and Personal Protection
Valencia
ayamanatara.com
info at ayamanatara.com
This six week course will introduce the student to basic trance mediumship and working with Guidance, as well as protecting themselves from unwanted influence. $180/ $160 if paid in full by 3.31.
04.16 7:30pm
Spiritual Warriors Movie Screening Presented by Dr. John-Roger
Fine Arts Theatre
8556 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills
323.422.0002
spiritualwarriors.com
zoe at msia.org
SPIRITUAL WARRIORS the film,
starring Robert Easton and Jsu Garcia.
Q&A following with cast and producers. Free copies of the film.
04.16-04.20
Rejuvenation Retreat
Angel Valley in Sedona, Arizona
949.294.2966
journeysforthesoul.com
retreats at journeysforthesoul.com
Join David Wolfe and Kerrie Dancing Butterfly for inspiring lectures, nature hikes, sweat lodge, raw vegan cuisine, yoga, live music and dancing. Angel Valley offers the creek, vortexes, labyrinth, mud baths, healing body services.
04.17
Dine Out Los Angeles
Various Restaurants in Greater LA
dineoutla.org
amccarthy at aidforaids.net
Dine Out Los Angeles is a one-day fundraising event, where LA area restaurants donate 20 percent or more of their day’s proceeds to Aid For AIDS to help prevent homelessness and hunger for individuals and families impoverished and disabled by HIV/AIDS.
04.18 7:30pm
Balancing the Masculine and Feminine Energies
Echo Park
ayamanatara.com
info at ayamanatara.com
Part of Mystical Teachings of the Inner Circle: Series I. $25.
04.19 10am-12pm
Million Trees LA Park Planting
Sun Valley Park
818.623.4879
treepeople.org
volunteer at treepeople.org
Come celebrate Earth Day with TreePeople, Sun Valley Beautiful and the City of LA by planting trees in Sun Valley!
04.19 9am-12pm
Wetland Planting
Madrona Marsh, Torrance
818.623.4879
treepeople.org
volunteer at treepeople.org
Join TreePeople in restoring Madrona Marsh by planting native trees and grasses to support the wildlife that call it home.
04.19 9am-12pm
Million Trees LA Park Planting
Granada Hills
818.623.4879
treepeople.org
volunteer at treepeople.org
Join us in helping Noah Placentia earn his Eagle Scout award by planting trees at his local Granada Hills park!
04.19 2-4pm
Candle Magic
Los Angeles
ayamanatara.com
info at ayamanatara.com
Every student will come away with a personalized candle to take home. Please reserve your spot by 4/12. $30.
04.19 11am-4pm
Vroman’s Earth Day Celebration
Vroman’s Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena
626.449.5320
vromansbookstore.com
email at vromansbookstore.com
An eclectic mix of green/eco-friendly organizations & speakers throughout the day from 11am-4pm, including live music, an eco-friendly fashion show, a bike ride & live (veggie oil) car conversion! Visit our website for complete information.
04.19 12-3pm
Earth Fair for the Whole Family
Whole Foods Market
331 N. Glendale Ave.
Glendale
818.548.3695
wholefoods.com/stores/calendars/GLN.html
Join us and learn tips on how to green your home, there will be free samples of eco–friendly household products (while supplies last). Bring your whole family and plant a free seedling! Learn about the variety of choices for reusable grocery bags.
04.19-05.08 7-10pm
FOUND 2 :: Trash to Treasure Art Exhibit :: Artist Reception
4534 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock (LA)
323.256.6117
eclecticcactus.com
semastroianni70 at yahoo.com
Our FOUND artists have transformed the ordinary into the beautiful. They’ve collected discarded resources--used, abandoned or recovered materials, and given them another life. Our delight in FOUND art is in the promise it communicates.
Sat & Sun 12:30 and 3:00pm
Cinderella
Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th St.
Santa Monica
310.394.9779 x2
SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com
theatre at SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com
“An enchanting Cinderella!” (L.A. Times), the perfect musical comedy outing for audiences 2 to 102. Weekends. Birthday parties, too.
04.20 10am-1pm
Mountain Planting
Angeles National Forest
818.623.4879
treepeople.org
volunteer at treepeople.org
Head to the mountains with TreePeople for the last mountain planting of the season! Help plant native pine and cedar seedlings to restore this area of the forest devastated by bark beatles.
04.20 6pm
A Blessing of the Earth Beachside Celebration
Dockweiler State Beach, Playa del Rey
(The beach is located at the western terminus of Imperial Highway in Playa del Rey.)
alkimi.net
sacredspace4u at hotmail.com
SUNSET CRYSTAL MANDALA GRID
WITH RENÉE STARR
TWILIGHT EARTH BLESSING
WITH MARIE MCNEAL & RENÉE STARR
MOONRISE EARTH MEDITATION
WITH MARIE MCNEAL
NIGHTSKY DRUM CIRCLE
WITH CAMILLE HARRIS
BRING:
A POTLUCK DISH FOR THE BUFFET
YOUR DRUM/INSTRUMENT
RSVP ONLY:
sacredspace4u@hotmail.com OR memcneal@hotmail.com
04.20 2-4pm
CLASS :: Learn to Crochet with Those Darn Plastic Bags!
Cactus Gallery, 4534 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock
323.256.6117
eclecticcactus.com
semastroianni70 at yahoo.com
To celebrate Earth Day, Juanita Rivas-Raymer will teach you how to crochet with those darn plastic market bags. Our goal is that you leave with a coin purse and the skills to continue making repurposed goods.
To view examples: flickr.com/photos/painterdoula/
Cost: $35 p/p includes all materials.
04.22 7:30pm
Past Lives, Dreams & Soul Travel
Crossroads of the World
6669 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood
323.469.2325
eck-ca.org
Free workshop. Understand valuable lessons from past lives. Get spiritual guidance from dreams. Solve everyday problems with soul travel.
04.22 7:30-9:30pm
Timewave 2013: The Future is NOW: New Documentary on 2012
The Historic Vine Theater
6321 Hollywood Blvd.
(between Ivar and Vine)
800.984.0897
sacredmysterieslive.com
cabvoltaire at earthlink.net
Journey with Sharron Rose beyond the Georgia Guidestones, Denver Airport, Cross of Hendaye and Mayan Calendar.
General Admission is $10 at the door.
Buy tix online at cabaretvoltaire.org.
Tuesday 10am-5pm
Wilshire Center Earth Day/Car Free Day
3700 Wilshire Blvd., LA
Western Ave and Harvard Blvd.
Wilshire Center
888.295.8372
wilshirecenter.com/earthday
earthdayla at yahoo.com
Wilshire Center Business Improvement Corp. will host a festival with 100 exhibit booths and three stages. The three stages will consist of a main stage with music and speakers; an environmental stage with demos by exhibitors; and a children’s stage with programs by and for children.
04.23 7am-10pm
5% Community Support Day for LA Community Garden Council
331 N. Glendale Ave.
Glendale
818.548.3695
wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/calendars/GLN.html
Shop on Wednesday, April 23rd at Whole Foods Market in Glendale, 5% of our net sales will be donated to the Los Angeles Community Garden Council. The LACGC’s mission is to connect people with garden space in their neighborhoods. This is a great way to support a positive environmental impact!
04.24 5:30-7:30pm
Open House event
Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
1807-B Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica
310.453.8300 x127
emperors.edu
admissions at emperors.edu
Meet with faculty and students and get all of your questions answered about Oriental Medicine! You’ll have an opportunity to participate in the healing art of Qi Gong and take a tour of the campus and community clinic.
04.25-04.26 10am-5pm
AltBuild Expo
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1855 Main St.
altbuildexpo.com
Over 150 green building/design exhibits and free seminars. Free.
04.26
Breathe LA: Skydive for Clean Air!
Skydive Elsinore
Lake Elsinore
(70 miles north of LA)
323.935.8050 x248
breathela.org/events
ebeach at breathela.org
Take the leap! Tandem skydive for free today by supporting BREATHE LA’s O24U environmental education youth program.
04.26 9am-12pm
Million Trees LA Park Planting
Griffith Park
818.623.4879
treepeople.org
volunteer at treepeople.org
Join TreePeople, the LA Department of Recreation and Parks and community partners to plant trees in Griffith Park’s Cedar Grove!
04.26 9am-5pm
Climb California Greater LA
Aon Center
707 Wilshire Blvd., LA
213.384.5864
climbcalifornia.org
agonzalez at alac.org
The American Lung Association of California is hosting its inaugural Climb California Greater LA Stair Climb, to raise money in the fight for clean air and healthy lungs.
Register yourself, as well as build a Stair Climb team with your family, friends and co-workers.
04.26 10am-4pm
Naked, Raw and Looking Good
Long Beach
213.840.4958
nakedrawandlookinggood.com
carla at carlabrowning.com
Feel great, eat great, look great! Join a success coach, raw chef and style consultant for a life changing experience.
04.26 1-5pm
Healing Art Therapy Workshop
Encino
818.489.6317
hypnosis.edu/hypnotherapists/marcy-lifavi
marcy.lifavi at hypnosis.edu
Utilizing guided imagery, create clay art piece; becomes transformational metaphor. No artistic talent required; $29 + $10 materials, due April 12th registration deadline.
04.26 2-3:30pm
Alive & Well - Compassionate Health For Women
Pro Active Care Partners
529 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Sierra Madrea
mcbradyrogers at sbcglobal.net
Identify and transform partterns of thinking and behavior that keep you stuck in a negative relationship with your body.
04.26 10am-4:30pm
InsightLA Community Day with Phillip Moffitt
Stewart Hall
Temescal Gateway Park
15601 Sunset Blvd.
Pacific Palisades
310.774.3325
insightla.org
programs at insightla.org
Phillip Moffitt, renowned Buddhist teacher and author of the newly released “Dancing with Life,” will lead a meditation retreat from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4:30pm. Fee for full day:
sliding scale $100-$60. $60 for afternoon only. This is a benefit day for the non-profit organization InsightLA.
04.26 1:30-3:30pm
Urban Expeditions: Explore the Urban Forest on Two Wheels
Levitt Pavilion in Old Town Pasadena
Memorial Park
150 N Raymond Ave.
Pasadena
323.478.0060
bikenow.org
info at bikenow.org
This slow-paced Earth Day-inspired bicycle ride will tour Pasadena’s favorite trees. Participants will learn about the history of Southern California’s famous trees and streetscapes, and learn from a city expert about tree maintenance and protection that is useful for home and garden. Ride Level: Easy/Beginner.
04.26 3-5pm
Free Seminar: “Natural Alternative for Allergies and Asthma with Special Guest William Broen, Bio-Regional Herbalist”
Whole Foods Market
331 N. Glendale Ave., Glendale
(Space is limited, to reserve your space, call and ask for customer service to sign up.)
818.548.3695
wholefoods.com/stores/calendars/GLN.html
Before you run to the corner store to medicate a runny nose, itchy eyes or sinus pain, consider this: Seasonal allergy symptoms are a natural reaction, the result of an overly sensitive immune response.
04.26 2-4pm
”Overcome Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Viviane Oberhand, Founder of the Oberhand Method
Beverly Hills Library
Meeting Room - 2nd floor
444 N. Rexford Drive
818.789.1078
fibroalive.com
dsLightHousePR at aol.com
DO YOU WANT TO BE FIBRO PAIN-FREE? Free presentation on letting go of the emotional roots of the disease with renowned healer, Viviane Oberhand. Discover her work in eliminating chronic Fibromyalgia and offering life-lasting relief to sufferers.
*A Fibromyalgia/CFS pain breakthrough you need to know about! PLEASE RSVP!
04.26 11am-5pm
Larénim Mineral Makeup Event
Lavender Natural Beauty
13559 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks
818.986.1280
lavendernaturalbeauty.com
Find your colors! 100% Minerals. Truly non-comedogenic. Receive a FREE Larénim Eye Color with a $50 purchase in-store or shop online!
04.26-04.27 9am-5:30pm
Renowned Teacher Eva Wong Presents Traditional Chinese Qigong Class
Center for the Arts,
2225 Colorado Blvd.
Eagle Rock
323.255.5472
Web site
la at shambhala.org
The Shambhala Meditation Center Los Angeles presents Traditional Chinese Qigong, including techniques to strengthen the muscular-skeletal system: joints, muscles, tendons, bones, and spinal column) and inner qigong (nourishing the internal organs and cultivating qi, or internal energy).
04.26-04.27 9am-11pm
Retro UFO (3)
At the World Famous INTEGRATRON located in Landers, CA (near Joshua Tree National Park)
760.365.3266
retroufo.com
retroufo at aol.com
Not your typical UFO convention.
Every Other Month (Saturday) 3-7:30pm
Push Hands: A 5 Part Workshop Series with Master Baker and Shelly Mazer
Shakti’s Elements Inc.
717 Broadway Ave., Santa Monica
310.576.2008
shaktiselements.com
tova at shaktiselements.com
*Mobilize energy to redirect force
*Neutralize incoming force
*Understand the yielding concept
*Cultivate a state of relaxation
*Invest in loss
Saturday & Sunday 11am-6pm
Chakra Workshop
Enchanted Deva’s
5050 Vineland Ave.
NoHo
ayamanatara.com
info at ayamanatara.com
This weekend class will cover location, function, associations (colors, symbols, musical notes, energy resonances, stones), correspondences (ages of development, ailments, strengths and weaknesses), and an experiential meditation for each chakra. $240.
Saturday & Sunday 11am-6pm
Chakra Workshop - Venue Change!
The Crystal Matrix Center
245 W Los Feliz Rd
Glendale
818.548.7625
ayamanatara.com
info at ayamanatara.com
This weekend class will cover location, function, associations (colors, symbols, musical notes, energy resonances, stones), correspondences (ages of development, ailments, strengths and weaknesses), and an experiential meditation for each chakra. $240.
Thursday-Saturdays; Sundays 8pm
Rogue Machine Theatre Presents: Complete Female Stage Beauty
Theatre Theater
5041 Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles
323.960.7726
roguemachinetheatre.com
info at roguemachinetheatre.com
Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are $25.
04.27 3-7pm
Dawn of Insight Reads at Amanda Foundation Benefit
Rive Gauche Restaurant, 14106 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200, Sherman Oaks
310.422.9914
dawnofinsight.com
readings at dawnofinsight.com
Dawn of Insight gives psychic and tarot readings at a Wine Tasting & Art Auction to benefit homeless animals.
04.27 7pm
Yuval Ron Ensemble - A Sufi Prayer for Peace
Valley Lutheran Church, 343 S. Church Lane, LA (Between Sunset and Montana parallel to Seulveda/405 freeway).
310.575.1972
yuvalronmusic.com
walivainavat at yahoo.com
Inspirational evening of Sufi, Jewish, and Christian music featuring Najwa Gibran and Whirling Dervish, Aziz. $25 at the door. Parking: Main Parking lot is entered via W. Farlin Street. There is a second parking lot off W. Elderwood Street behind the church building.
Please dress modestly. Carpooling suggested as we expect a large number of people.
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