Finally, the June Gloom is behind us and the smoke from Independence Day pyromaniacs has cleared. It's the summer of 2011 and I am ready to get out there (smothered in sunblock) and enjoy living in a city with multiple beaches. Below are some of the things that are on my "must do" list(s) for this month. You may note more LA events than usual and that is because the promotion I posted in last month's blog, LA Metro's "Dump the Pump" promo, means I have free 3-day TAP card.***Deal Alerts***
- Free Ride to Catalina on your birthday Valid between May 1, 2011 and April 30, 2012. Free registration required.
- Starting on July 5, OCTA will offer the new Metrolink Weekend pass - $10. Valid from 7 pm Friday to 11:59 pm Sunday.
Because I've never participated:
Get more art & performance art into my life:
- Through August 8 - "Art in the Streets" @ the MOCA
- Through October 31 - "Tim Burton" @ LACMA (reserve tickets in advance for best viewing)
- Through July 30 - Long Beach Playhouse - check student and group prices or discount sites such as Goldstar.com for deals.
- July 7 - LBMA After Dark - 7 PM to 10 PM $10 (Ride your bike to the event and receive a voucher good for one complimentary appetizer or beverage.)
- July 10 - 3rd Annual Homeland Cultural Center "Dance Fest"
- July 17 - Annual Music Festival at MoLAA
- July 21 - En la Noche at MoLAA - music, bike show, complementary tequila tasting. Free for members (+1 free guest), $10 for all others.
- Saturday, July 9 - Long Beach Street Food Fest - $7 pre-paid, $9 at door. Live music too!
- Wed. & Thu. July 20 & 21 - Belmont Shore Savor & Stroll - $10 for 12 tickets
- July 30 & 31 - Long Beach Crawfish Festival - Louisiana comes to Long Beach!
- Thursday, July 7th - Salsa & Bachata Party at the PCH Club (Long Beach)
- Saturday, July 9 - One Night, One World, One Stage - Grand Performances - more
- July 15 - Active Arts - Dance Downtown - Argentine Tango - other dates available
- Saturday, July 25 - Space is the Place Roller Disco Party @ World on Wheels (every month)
- Jul 21 - Aug 25 Sunset Concerts at the Skirball Cultural Center
- Friday, July 8th @ 8 pm - David Aguilar: Concierto en Long Beach at Viento y Agua.
- (Do I really need an excuse...? Not even close! I love this place.)
- Saturday, July 9 LA Mountains Hike & Event Calendar - e.g. "Transit to Trails"
- Monday, July 11 - Discounted Summer Late Nights @ the LB Aquarium of the Pacific
- Plan ahead - U.S. National Parks Free Entry Days
- Free tickets to WNBA games via Goldstar.com ($4.75 fee for "free"tix, so not exactly free.)
Fulfill my film Obsession:
- See my other blog: Confessions of a Netflix Addict
Other Misc. Fun:
- Long beach Sea Festival - movies, car shows, etc.
- Sundays in the Park with S.A.M.(LGB)
- Sunday, July 17 - Origami Festival @ CSULB Japanese Garden
- Those without a job or school, i.e. a real summer - Regal Summer Movie Express Pass
- Active Arts: Friday Night Sing-Alongs OR Drum Downtown - multiple dates (LA)
- July 15 - Aug 14 - Orange County Fair
- July 16 - 17 Renegade Craft Fair (LA)
- July 21 opening date - Iris: A Journey Through the World of Cinema - Cirque du Soleil
- July 28 -31 International Quilt Festival - Preview Night + 1 day = $10 (LGB)
- July 28 - 31 X Games (Downtown LA)
- July 30 - National Dance Day
- July 30 - 31 Dragon Boat Festival (LGB)
Places I want to visit this summer:
How I'm gonna get everywhere:
LBT | LA Metro | OCTA | Metrolink | Amtrak | ZipCar (see link below) | Bicycle
Song Sample of the Week:
Feist - "One Evening" [for my favorite version of this song see VV remix]
