Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Free Fun this Weekend, Plus More!

Too much fun this weekend and most of it for free!!! Here's what I'll be trying to check out, aside from lawn bowling, bon voyage parties, and cleaning my apartment.

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.

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.
Explore one of the best views in LA.
  • 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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