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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MOVIE SPOT: Regency Academy Cinemas

WHEN: Everyday
WHERE: Regency Academy Cinemas
ADDRESS: 1003 E. Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91106
COST: $2 before 6pm and $3 after
LINK: here

I just found out about this theater and have not experienced yet, but it gets great reviews online and I love going to Pasadena so I'll definitely check it out soon!

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Free Concert: Toto la Momposina y Sus Tambores

WHEN: Friday August 14, 2009 8:00pm
WHERE: California Plaza
ADDRESS: 300-350 S. Grand Avenue
COST: Free
LINK: here

The sound of Columbia makes it's way to L.A. for what is sure to be a fun performance at a great venue in the heart of downtown.

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Chillaxin: Garden in the Sky @ the Kyoto Grand Hotel

WHEN: Everyday
WHERE: Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens
ADDRESS: 120 South Los Angeles Street
COST: Free
LINK: here

Combining this gorgeous botanical garden with the elevated close up view of the city skyline makes this one of the true gems of L.A.

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GOOD EATS: Mariela's Tacos

WHEN: Everyday
WHERE: Mariela's Tacos
ADDRESS: 3662 W 3rd St
COST: Under $10
LINK: here

Great tacos & burritos. A bit of a wait and so so parking, but worth it.

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OM @ Zanzibar

WHEN: 2nd Wednesdays of each month
WHERE: Zanzibar
ADDRESS: 1301 5th St Santa Monica, CA 90401
COST: $10
LINK: here

Afrobeat + Latin Dub + Brasilian + House + Broken Beat + Dancehall
Grooves, beats and pieces with ADRIAN GOVIND, DJ ITAI AND AARON BYRD (KCRW)

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Omar Faruk Tekbilek Ensemble

WHEN: Thursday August 13, 2009
WHERE: The Skirball Center
ADDRESS: 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
COST: Free
LINK: here

The final performance of the Sunset Concert series features the acclaimed Turkish/Middle Eastern group. Click on the link for audio samples.

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