Palisades Branch Library Presents Author

Boze Hadleigh

Wed Feb 10, 6 pm - Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive, Pacific Palisades

Join author, Boze Hadleigh as he talks about his book Holy Matrimony!: Better Halves and Bitter Halves: Actors, Athletes, Comedians, Directors, Divas, Philosophers, Poets, Politicians, and Others. The book features celebrity quotes from actors, singers, politicians. Event free.

Palisades-Malibu YMCA

Heroes and Angels Fundraiser

Sun, Feb 21, 3 – 5 pm - Simon Meadow (Sunset and Temescal), Pacific Palisades

Join Palisades-Malibu YMCA for this fun family event. Activities to include: • the In-N-Out truck! •costume contest -- dress as your favorite hero or angel • music and dancing • games for all ages. In Dec, more than $15,000 worth of items were stolen from the YMCA at Simon Meadow. These supplies facilitated our community programs. Be an angel and a hero: help the YMCA grow their programs with your contribution to this special fundraising event. Sponsorship opportunities are available and will help replace the items that were stolen.

Annual Chamber of Commerce Event

Miss Palisades & Mr. Palisades Teen Contest

Wed, Mar 3, 7 pm - Theatre Palisades at Pierson Playhouse
941 Temescal Canyon Rd

The Palisades Chamber of Commerce invites the community to come help crown Miss Palisades & Mr. Palisades. Winners receive $2,000 from the Cathie Wishnick Scholarship Fund. Runners –up receive $200. Contest showcases teens’ poise, character, communication skills and talent of any type. Reservations (310) 459-7963; $20 Adults $10 Students. Photo at left: 2009 Teen Contest Winners

2010 John Hutson Memorial Guest Lecture featuring...

Lisa See

Wed, Feb 24 - 7pm - Brentwood School, East Campus Gym
100 S. Barrington Place, Los Angeles

BRENTWOOD SCHOOL is pleased to present the 2010 John Hutson Memorial Guest Lecture featuring LISA SEE—acclaimed author of "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan," and "Shanghai Girls". The event is open to the community as part of Brentwood School's mission to promote personal and intellectual growth. General Admissions and Author's Circle tickets are now available online at www.bwscampus.com. Please call (310) 889-2729 for more information.

Rare L.A. Appearance...

Sarah Bettens

Sat, Feb 20 - 9 pm - Hotel Café
1623 North Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood | (323) 461-2040

International alt-rock star Sarah Bettens (who first earned notoriety as the lead singer of K’s Choice) is breaking new ground with her latest CD, Never Say Goodbye, which is the first international release from her own label, Cocoon Records. The acoustic album includes a unique mix of brand new songs, favorites from her last two solo records, and covers of songs by iconic artists like Bonnie Raitt and Julie London.

Announcing 4 New Classes - Ages Infant to 16 Years Old

4 New Classes Catering to Young Performers

Call Alexandra at 310-392-0815 for more details.

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S PLAYHOUSE & THE ACTING ACADEMY FOR YOUNG ARTISTS is proud to announce 4 new classes catering to young performers: ages infant-16 years old. Nurture your child’s creativity.

Mommy & Me Class, Acting Inprovisation, On Camera Auditioning, Fantastical Adventure Hour

Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main Street, Santa Monica

Heart N Hustle

Boys & girls ages 10 yrs and older. (310) 936-3010

We specialize in speed, agility, footwork and reaction training as they relate to several sports. Whether you're looking to improve in a specific area, gain confidence or simply strengthen their current abilities, we'll set goals & chart the progress. If the student athlete in your family is looking to improve their at-bats, become a better wide receiver, or simply move up the depth chart on their team, Heart N Hustle Sports can help. We also provide sports & fitness training for adults. Call to schedule an assessment with a qualified and experienced trainer.

ESPN Zone at L.A. Live

Your place to watch the BIG Tournaments and Games!

ESPN Zone at L.A. Live - Across from Staples Center

Step into ESPN Zone and experience the game on one of our 55” flat screens! You can even reserve one of our Private Rooms for a more personalized experienced! Book your party today - 213.765.7079.

ArtsPower presents

Harry the Dirty Dog

Sat, Feb 13, 11 am & 1 pm - Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, Malibu

Harry is a little white dog with black spots. But he really hates taking baths, so he runs away, plays in the dirt, and gets so grubby that his family doesn't recognize him! ArtsPower's new musical, based on the book by Gene Zion, captures the story's whimsical humor and touching dedication to family. Tickets: Adults/$17, Children/$12 Ages 5 and up.

Attend A Free Symposium

Epilepsy And Brain Mapping Program

10 Congress Street, Ste. 505, Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 792-7300

The Epilepsy and Brain Mapping Program is a comprehensive center known for treating difficult seizure disorders in adults and pediatrics. We care about each and every patient.

Attend "New Advances in Epilepsy And Brain Mapping" Symposium. Feb 27, Sat, 8 am to 4 pm - Braun Auditorium, Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, CA

Turn Back the Clock in 2010!

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881 Alma Real, Suite 110, Pacific Palisades | (310) 454-1212

Identify underlying vitamin & mineral deficiencies. Get Lean & Stay Lean. Strategic & Effective Nutrition & Vitality Programs... Including Bio-Identical Hormone Therapies. Call today for your FREE consultation which includes a Complimentary Body Fat Analysis - 310-454-1212.

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The Female of the Species

Written by Joanna Murray-Smith, Directed by Randall Arney
On stage now through Mar 14 - Geffen Playhouse, Westwood

Academy Award nominee Annette Bening returns to the Geffen Playhouse in this wildly wicked farce. Watch and laugh as a famed feminist author's retreat is rudely and hilariously interrupted by a host of unexpected guests: a disgruntled student, an impatient cabbie, her longtime publisher, her overlooked daughter and simplistic son-in-law. Writer's block has never been so funny!
Featuring: David Arquette, Annette Bening, Mireille Enos, Julian Sands, Josh Stamberg and Merritt Wever

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Aquarium of the Pacific

Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach

Follow link below for your chance to win four tickets to the Aquarium as we help celebrate the African American Festival happening Feb 20 & 21 at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach.

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2010 “Magical Memories” World Tour

The Original Harlem Globetrotters

Sat, Feb 13, 1 & 7 pm - Honda Center, Anaheim
Sun, Feb 14, 1 & 6 pm - Staples Center, Los Angeles
Mon, Feb 15, 1 pm - Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario

If Valentine's means celebrating with the family, get in on the fun and experience the magic as the Harlem Globetrotters come to Southern California. The iconic Harlem Globetrotters are primed to showcase their eye-popping 2010 “Magical Memories” World Tour to over 215 cities across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico with the wholesome family entertainment known worldwide for thrilling fans young and old and making cherished family memories.

Love the Ocean

Whale of a Weekend

Sat & Sun, Feb 13 & 14, 12:30 - 5 pm - Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Beach level, Santa Monica Pier

Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium will express its love of the Pacific gray whale by celebrating Whale of a Weekend. Inside the Aquarium, guests can make a variety of whale related arts and crafts – some with a Valentine’s Day theme. Both days will be packed with activities, including: story time, face painting, film screenings and a 2:30 p.m. staff presentation on changing ocean temperatures and how they affect whales, presented in a game show style that will be fun for the whole family. Be sure to stop by to show your love for this magnificent migratory marine mammal. Admission $2, Children under 12 FREE.

LACMA

Renoir in the 20th Century

Opens Sun, Feb 14 (Runs through May 9) - Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles

What could be more romantic that a stroll through a Gallery filled with Renoir? This exhibition is the first monographic study dedicated to Renoir since the comprehensive retrospective of 1985 at the Galeries nationales du Grand Palais in Paris, and the first one ever mounted by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Calabasas

Bird Walk

Sun, Feb 14, 8 - 10 am - King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas

Take you and your love bird on this beautiful walk to celebrate "Love Birds". Enjoy watching birds in unspoiled habitats. Year round, a wealth of bird life is attracted to this sit's many habitats. Bring binoculars and join docents on this 1-mile, accessible walk. Beginner birders welcome. Bring a picnic and enjoy the grounds. Program FREE, parking $7.

This Week at the Getty Villa

The Chimaera of Arezzo

Last Week! - Getty Villa

Inaugurating a partnership with the National Archaeological Museum of Florence, this exhibition features a masterpiece of Etruscan bronzework known as the Chimaera of Arezzo and traces the myth of Bellerophon and the Chimaera over five centuries of classical art. Don’t miss your last chance to see this masterpiece in person.

This Week at the Getty Center

Sounds of L.A.: Mythili Prakash

Sat, Feb. 13 - 7:30 p.m. - Getty Center

As one of the leading young exponents of Bharata Natyam, the classical dance of southern India, Mythili Prakash brings an intrepid dynamism to the form. In a special program celebrating the connections between music and dance, Prakash performs with an outstanding group of musicians from India and the United States. Free. Reservations required. Visit getty.edu or call (310) 400-7300.

The Rain Returns

Weekend Forecast for Pacific Palisades

~ Friday - Rain - 62°/50°
~ Saturday - Rain - 60°/47°
~ Sunday - Sunny - 62°/45°
~ Monday - Sunny - 63°/48°
~ Tuesday - Partly Cloudy - 64°/49°

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Pepperdine University Presents

TAO: The Martial Art of Drumming

Thu, Feb 11, 7:30 pm - Smothers Theater, Pepperdine University, Malibu

Only after years of intense training in the mountains of Japan do these extraordinary drummers emerge: toned, athletic, and ready to take on the world. Join the millions who have been blown away by their explosive taiko drumming and innovative choreography, delivered with precision, power, and stamina. Tickets $40

Theatre Palisades Presents

Chapter Two by Neil Simon

Fri & Sat, 8 pm, Sun, 2 pm, through Feb 14 - Theatre Palisades, 941 Temescal Canyon Road, Pacific Palisades

Newly widowed George Schneider meets charming, young Jennie Malone. The two fall in love, but the memory of George’s late wife presents an obstacle to their happiness. Will George and Jennie be able to make a life together? One of Neil Simon’s most poignantly funny plays, Chapter Two is about letting go, starting over and finding love for the second time. Tickets $18

Oscar-Nominated Short Film Screening

Fri, Feb 19, 7:30 pm - Malibu Presbyterian Church, 3324 Malibu Canyon Road, Malibu

Join Malibu Presbyterian Church as they host a Coffee and Dessert before a screening of Oscar-Nominated Short Film Kavi followed by an interview with director Gregg Helvey, followed by screening of IJM's latest documentary At the End of Slavery. Screenings & Discussions are FREE & open to public. Held in partnership with The Story of Justice Conference at Pepperdine University.

Edward Albee’s 1994 Pulitzer Prize winning play...

Three Tall Women

Feb 12-Mar 7 - Malibu Stage Company
29243 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu

Malibu Stage Repertory announces the production of Edward Albee’s 1994 Pulitzer Prize winning play, “Three Tall Women”. “The greatest play Albee has ever written”, (Boston Globe) will come to life featuring the cast of Lauri Christi, Allison Coutts-Jordan, Eve Sigall, and Swen Temmel. Nancy Little directs.

Complimentary Wine, Cheese, Hors D'Oeuvres and Music 30 Minutes Prior to Each Show. 14 and older. $25.

Celebrate President's Day

FREE Day at LACMA

Mon, Feb 15, All Day - Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles

Join LACMA for a free day at the museum (all day!) and enjoy the Goin' South Band's performance of diverse American folk music at 12:30 and 2:45 p.m. Visitors of all ages are invited to a free day at the museum.

In Theatres This Week

"Dear John" (PG-13)

Starring: Channing Tatum, Richard Jenkins - Drama

Also In Theatres This Week:

"From Paris with Love" (R) - John Travolta / Action
"When in Rome" (PG-13) - Kristen Bell, Josh Duhamel / Comedy
"Frozen" (R) - Kevin Zegers, Shawn Ashmore / Thriller

More Local Theatres

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MALIBU CINEMAS

3822 Cross Creek Rd. Malibu - (310) 456-6990

Pepperdine Center for Arts Presents

Family Art Day

Sat, Feb 13, 10 am - 2 pm - Weisman Museum of Art, Pepperdine University

Don't miss Family Art Day in the Gregg G. Juarez Palm Courtyard! Join us for special art projects and Weisman Museum tours from 10 AM to 2 PM on each Saturday of the Kids' Playhouse Series. Family Art Day is free and open to the public. All are welcome.

LA Convention Center

Soccer Nation Expo 2010

Sat & Sun, Feb 13 & 14 - Los Angeles Convention Center,

Soccer Nation Expo is an action-packed weekend where coaches, administrators, players and fans can experience the world of soccer. From world-class coaching clinics and professional soccer stars to the cutting edge in gear and consumer goods, Soccer Nation Expo has something for everyone. Make sure to get to the Expo early each day, as the first 500 people admitted each morning will receive a free goodie bag full of gifts and surprises from some of our participating exhibitors! Admission is absolutely FREE to the public.

Palisades Branch Library Presents

Family Storytime

Thu, Feb 18, 4 pm - Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real, Pacific Palisades

A great way to encourage learning is to start early, expose your children to many different kinds of books and visit the library. Join the Palisades Public Library for Storytime for children ages 3 and up. Free.

Palisades Branch Library Presents

Family Storytime

Thu, Feb 18, 4 pm - Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real Drive, Pacific Palisades

Family Storytime is just one of the great program the Palisades Branch Library has to promote literacy & reading. Join them for this favorite of stories and crafts. All ages are welcome.

Allied-Artists Presents

Paint-Out in Malibu

Sat, Feb 13, 9 am - 1 pm - Dan Blocker State Beach (CORRAL BEACH), 26000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu

A narrow, south-facing beach, this new site has coastal vistas and crashing surf. Meet at the beach, opposite Corral Canyon Road and the 76 Station. Street parking. FREE All are welcome.

Sponsored by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and presented by the Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority

Chinese New Year Celebration

Sat, Feb 13, 5:30 - Temescal Gateway Park, 15601 W Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades

Come celebrate the Chinese New Year, and learn more about the traditions that are steeped in animals and nature. Traditional Chinese treats served. Meet in the front parking lot. 1.5 hrs. Program Free, parking $7.

This Week In So Cal

Find More So Cal Outdoor Events

Hikes, Campfires, Family Activities, Nature Talks, Beach Cleanups and MORE

Follow link below to find more great outdoors events throughout So Cal.

Disneyland Volunteer Offer

Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.

Volunteer a day of service in 2010 to a participating organization and get one day admission to a theme park at The Disneyland® Resort, free.

There's no better time to make a dream come true for others and let us make a few come true for you. You must pre-register and sign up through official site to volunteer and complete your service at an eligible volunteer opportunity. Ticket quantities for this program are limited. You must be at least 18 to sign up.

Classical Music Concert Sun, Feb 21 - 5pm - featuring Leonid Smetannikov, Russia's leading baritone - and the works of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and more. Private Palisades residence. Call for more details: (310) 454-5090.

Pacific Palisades Farmers' Market - Sundays, 8 am-1 pm, Swarthmore Ave. & Sunset Blvd.
(1037 Swarthmore Ave.)

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