Festival: Hola México Film Festival

The largest tribute to Mexican film in the world showcasing movies in Miami, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington D.C.

WHEN: April 29th through May 4, 2010
WHERE: ArcLight Cinema Hollywood
ADDRESS: 6360 Sunset Blvd
COST: General Admission $12.50; ArcLight member, Senior and Child (under 12) $11.00
LINK: here

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EXHIBIT: Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1956–1968

A great exhibit at a great venue.

WHEN: Now through March 7, 2010
WHERE: The Skirball Center
ADDRESS: 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
COST: $10 General Admission. Free on Thursdays
LINK: here

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Free Movies at the AFI Film Fest

Get free tickets to one of the many screenings. Reserve passes online and check trailers/descriptions and times at the link below.

WHEN: October 30th - November 7th, 2009
WHERE: Mann Chinese and Laemmle Santa Monica
ADDRESS: See Link Below
COST: Free
LINK: here

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Documentary: Ten9Eight

A thought provoking film which tells the inspirational stories of several inner city teens (of differing race, religion and ethnicity) from Harlem to Compton and all points in between, as they compete in an annual business plan competition run by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE).

WHEN: November 13th, 2009
WHERE: Check website for theater screenings
ADDRESS: See website
COST: See website for links to theaters
LINK: here

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FREE MOVIES: Laemmle Sneak Preview Club

For those that love Laemmle and other small indie theater chains this is a great way to see acclaimed independent cinema before it opens to the general public ... for FREE. Click on the link below to sign up now and for more details.

WHEN: Seasonally
WHERE: Laemmle Theaters all around SoCal.
ADDRESS: see website for various locations
COST: FREE
LINK: here

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HAPPENINGS: Long Beach Funk Fest

This festival features two stages with live funk, a dj booth, and various art & food booths all at the Long Beach Promenade. If you enjoy the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica then you should definitely enjoy this area and this event.

WHEN: August 29, 2009 12pm to Midnight
WHERE: Broadway between Long Beach Blvd & Pine
ADDRESS: Pine Ave & E Broadway Long Beach, CA 90802
COST: Free
LINK: here

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GOOD EATS: Mira'Le Cafe & Grill

This cozy spot is a great place for breakfast/brunch with it's variety of tasty omelletes full of fresh ingredients,  beautiful colors, and great taste. And all for a reasonable buck.

WHEN: Everyday
WHERE: Mira'Le Cafe & Grill
ADDRESS: 8310 W. 3rd St Los Angeles, CA 90048
COST: $10 to $20 per person
LINK: here

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