If you have never been to Oxnard, the annual Oxnard Salsa Festival in Plaza Park (5th and B Street)is one of the best ways to be introduced to a seaside town that is an hour's drive and a world away.
Food, dancing, bands, shopping, kids korner, crafts, salsa contest... even a 5K Salsa Dash. The Oxnard Salsa festival is a city-wide party worth checking out.
The fun starts tonight with a kick-off concert. Gates open at 5:30pm with the show starting at 7:00pm General Admission is $5.00. Feel free to pack a picnic.
The festival will be open 11 am to 7 pm Saturday & Sunday. Admission is free and complimentary parking will be available throughout downtown Oxnard.
http://www.oxnardsalsafestival.com/
(805) 247-0197
Friday, July 29, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Cheap & Cheerful Dragon Boat/Crawfish Festival - Long Beach
Long Beach is the place to be this weekend with both the Dragonboat and Crawfish Festivals in full swing.
In addition to being one of the largest dragon boat competitions in California, The Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival,Saturday July 30 - Sunday July 31, offers Chinese traditional art demonstrations, Chinese Acrobats, traditional dance, hip hop, salsa, magic shows and martial arts performances.
The action takes place at Marine Stadium, (255 Paoli Way)one of the world's premier water skiing facilities. The stadium was the site for the 1932 Olympic Rowing competition and the 1968 Olympic rowing trials. Sand beach, picnicking and ample parking make it a great place to spend the day.
Admission is free
(562) 570-3215
ttp://www.lbdragonboat.com/]
And while you are in Long Beach, check out the 18th Annual Long Beach Crawfish Festival, also held July 30-31. The fun starts at noon and is centered at the Rainbow Lagoon (400-403Shoreline Village Drive) Combining the best Cajun, Zydeco, and New Orleans sounds of music, the Crawfish Festival serves up tons of fresh crawfish prepared Louisiana style - served by authentic Cajun chefs, a giant food court, children’s area, dance floor, two stages and beach bars. This is the largest Crawfish Festival outside of Louisiana.
Admission is $13.00 if you take advantage of Pre-sale Tickets
1.562.495.5959
http://www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com/index.php
In addition to being one of the largest dragon boat competitions in California, The Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival,Saturday July 30 - Sunday July 31, offers Chinese traditional art demonstrations, Chinese Acrobats, traditional dance, hip hop, salsa, magic shows and martial arts performances.
The action takes place at Marine Stadium, (255 Paoli Way)one of the world's premier water skiing facilities. The stadium was the site for the 1932 Olympic Rowing competition and the 1968 Olympic rowing trials. Sand beach, picnicking and ample parking make it a great place to spend the day.
Admission is free
(562) 570-3215
ttp://www.lbdragonboat.com/]
And while you are in Long Beach, check out the 18th Annual Long Beach Crawfish Festival, also held July 30-31. The fun starts at noon and is centered at the Rainbow Lagoon (400-403Shoreline Village Drive) Combining the best Cajun, Zydeco, and New Orleans sounds of music, the Crawfish Festival serves up tons of fresh crawfish prepared Louisiana style - served by authentic Cajun chefs, a giant food court, children’s area, dance floor, two stages and beach bars. This is the largest Crawfish Festival outside of Louisiana.
Admission is $13.00 if you take advantage of Pre-sale Tickets
1.562.495.5959
http://www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com/index.php
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Cheap & Cheerful - Summer Date Edition
A friend of mine asked for Cheap & Cheerful date ideas for her 17 year old son and girlfriend. I love a challenge! Here we go:
Grand Performances -California Plaza/ Downtown
http://www.grandperformances.org/en/gp/homepage.html
Griffith Observatory Griffith Park
http://www.griffithobs.org/
Farmer's Market at Yamashiro's - Hollywood (Thursdays)
http://www.yamashirorestaurant.com/tag/yamashiro-farmers-market/
Jazz at LACMA - Mid Wilshire (Fridays)
http://www.lacma.org/programs/music/jazz-at-lacma
Twilight hike in Santa Monica Mountains - West LA (Fridays)
http://thegatewayportal.com/twilight_hikers.html
Free Concerts on Santa Monica Pier (Thursdays)
http://brightbulbideas.com/santamonicapier/twilight/
Free Concerts on Redondo Pier - (Thursdays & Saturdays)
ttp://www.redondopier.com/?link=events
$5 Salsa Lessons at Alpine Village -Torrance (Tuesdays)
http://www.alpinevillagecenter.com/events/special-events-banquets/
Get out there!!!
Grand Performances -California Plaza/ Downtown
http://www.grandperformances.org/en/gp/homepage.html
Griffith Observatory Griffith Park
http://www.griffithobs.org/
Farmer's Market at Yamashiro's - Hollywood (Thursdays)
http://www.yamashirorestaurant.com/tag/yamashiro-farmers-market/
Jazz at LACMA - Mid Wilshire (Fridays)
http://www.lacma.org/programs/music/jazz-at-lacma
Twilight hike in Santa Monica Mountains - West LA (Fridays)
http://thegatewayportal.com/twilight_hikers.html
Free Concerts on Santa Monica Pier (Thursdays)
http://brightbulbideas.com/santamonicapier/twilight/
Free Concerts on Redondo Pier - (Thursdays & Saturdays)
ttp://www.redondopier.com/?link=events
$5 Salsa Lessons at Alpine Village -Torrance (Tuesdays)
http://www.alpinevillagecenter.com/events/special-events-banquets/
Get out there!!!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Cheap & Cheerful Bastille Day Celebration -Elysian Park
“Vive le 14 juillet!” While today is the actual Bastille Day, the biggest Bastille celebration is scheduled for this Sunday the 17th.
The tenth annual Bastille Day LA Festival will be held from noon to 9pm at the Monticello Old Lodge in Elysian Park( Stadium Way and Scott Avenue next to Dodgers Stadium) A celebration of all things French will include
* A true Provencal Petanque Tournament under the pine trees
* A Parisian Waiters Race
* Street performers
* Comedians, singers, artists
* French Market vendors
* Fun prizes for all races
* Fabulous raffles!
* Famous French food, wines and gastronomic delights!
Admission is $5 - Free for children under 13. Street parking is free but limited. You can also park at Lot #13 of Dodger Stadium for $10.00 and then get a shuttle to the lodge.
http://www.bastilledaylosangeles.com/home.shtml
(323) 656.6083
The tenth annual Bastille Day LA Festival will be held from noon to 9pm at the Monticello Old Lodge in Elysian Park( Stadium Way and Scott Avenue next to Dodgers Stadium) A celebration of all things French will include
* A true Provencal Petanque Tournament under the pine trees
* A Parisian Waiters Race
* Street performers
* Comedians, singers, artists
* French Market vendors
* Fun prizes for all races
* Fabulous raffles!
* Famous French food, wines and gastronomic delights!
Admission is $5 - Free for children under 13. Street parking is free but limited. You can also park at Lot #13 of Dodger Stadium for $10.00 and then get a shuttle to the lodge.
http://www.bastilledaylosangeles.com/home.shtml
(323) 656.6083
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Cheap & Cheerful Foodtruck Night West Hollywood
I've always been a fan of Melrose Avenue, a truly LA shopping Street. Well Melrose Night (Melrose Avenue between N. Ogden St. and Stanley Avenue) offers a really great way to check it out. Held on the first Thursday night of the month (as in tomorrow night, folks)Melrose Night features popular food trucks as well as extended hours and special promotions in the shops that line the street. It's fun, festive and delicious.
Melrose Night runs from 6:00pm - 10:00pm
The fine folks at Sportie LA shoes(7753 Melrose Avenue) and Barracuda (7769 Melrose Avenue) are nice enough to offer free parking in their lots for the event. Return the favor by checking out their stores. Your other option is metered or street parking but be sure to read the signs before you walk away from you car, as the terms vary from block to block.
Melrose Night runs from 6:00pm - 10:00pm
The fine folks at Sportie LA shoes(7753 Melrose Avenue) and Barracuda (7769 Melrose Avenue) are nice enough to offer free parking in their lots for the event. Return the favor by checking out their stores. Your other option is metered or street parking but be sure to read the signs before you walk away from you car, as the terms vary from block to block.
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