LONG BEACH
Free Summer and Music (SAM) Double-Dose Weekend!
- July 1oth: Swing Saturday ::: 5 - 9 p.m. ::: East Village Arts District : MAP
Jump, Jive, & Wail with Eddie Nichols and other members of Royal Crown Revue. Located on the future site of the new Art Exchange, this swinging night of music will also feature free swing dance lessons and a dance contest!
- July 11th: Battle of the Tribute Bands at Waterfront ::: 1 – 6 p.m. ::: Rainbow Harbor
One of last year's SAM highlights returns! Five of So Cal's best tribute bands face off, head to head, for cash & and bragging rights. Includes bands paying tribute to Van Halen, Depeche Mode, INXS, Def Leppard, & Blondie.
- Later in the week: July 15th - En la Noche - Peru
- Saving the Date: TARGET ARTS & WONDER FREE FAMILY EVENT in San Pedr0 (July 17 & 18)
LOS ANGELES
LA is famous for film and the film festival circuit is alive and well in July.
- Outfest 2010 (July 8 - 18) features 143 films and videos from 25 countries (including for the first time, Nepal) in 6 different venues across Los Angeles over 11 days. 81 separate public programs, 4 galas, 64 features, 12 short film programs and 12 panels and special events and countless parties and receptions! 3 Free screenings listed in digital program. Most others are $13.
- Griffith Observatory - Get ride via Long Beach Transit's Museum Express. Alternate LA transport options: Bus 180, 181, 380, then a long walk/I-5, exit Los Feliz Boulevard west. Observatory Admission is free. Planetarium $7. Parking free.
Keep up fun suggestions from the last blog post here.
More free fun with a complete focus on films: http://www.askinemovies.blogspot.com
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