Special Events

Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremonies
11:30am Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Call (323) 469-8311 for dates and locations. www.walkoffame.com

Hollywood Farmers Market
Sun 8:30am-1pm. Ivar Ave. between Hollywood and Sunset Blvds. Fresh produce, entertainment, artisan & crafts fair, baked goods, ethnic foods. 



The Autry Farmers Market
Beginning Saturday, April 28, and every Saturday thereafter, 8am to noon.  New Saturday museum hours: 10am-4pm.  Roughly 16 local and organic farmers will offer organic and conventional produce, specialty foods, prepackaged foods like cheese, honey, and hummus, hot food, fresh-cut flowers, and baked goods. F reshly prepared foods by Heirloom LA, Global Soul, and the Crepe Kitchen will also be available to tempt shoppers' palates. Plus, Autry members enjoy a 10% discount when they show their membership card at any of the vendor booths. The Autry Cafe will feature a Mimosa bar, and everyone can enjoy live music and family games such as ping pong and bocce ball. 


Gospel  Brunch 
Every Sunday at Houses of Blues Sunset Strip; (323) 845-5100. 

Open Market Place at Hollywood High School
First Saturday of every month from 11am-6pm.  Over 100 vendors selling vintage and modern clothing, antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts, and handmade goods, as well as trendy food trucks and French pastries from Normandie Bakery .  Admission is $2 and part of the proceeds go toward supporting Hollywood High School.  www.openmarketplacela.com

 
 
Iris 
A new Cirque du Soleil production at the Kodak Theatre.  www.kodaktheatre.com

 

Bug Fair 2012: The Year of the Fly
In celebration of all things winged and creepy-crawly, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County will host the 26th annual Bug Fair on Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, 2012. The biggest bug festival in North America, this insect extravaganza offers special presentations, bug chefs in action, roaming bug performers, and dozens of exhibitors.  9:30am-5pm both days.  For more information, scheduling, and tickets, visit www.nhm.org



Friday Night Wine Tastings
Enjoy beautiful Barnsdall Park as the sun sets and you sip Silverlake Wine's selections of boutique, small production, artisinal wines from around the world.  Friday evenings beginning May 25th, 5:30pm-8:30pm. www.barnsdall.org

Silverlake Jubilee
The annual street festival is back in Silverlake!  Featuring music, comedy, art, food, and more.  Get your tickets at www.jubilee.is or join the fun at the FREE BLOCK PARTY located just next to the Jubilee.  Over Memorial Day weekend (May 26 & 27) at 4219 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90029



18th Annual Gilmore Heritage Auto Show at the Original Farmers Market
Legendary Pontiac GTOs will join 90 vintage and classic American cars.  June 2 from 11am to 5pm.  Free!  www.farmersmarketla.com



20 Years of Winners: Scenes, Songs, and Speeches from 20 Years of The Young Playwright's Festival
June 3 at 6pm at the Avalon.  One night only, benefiting the Blank Theatre!  Get tickets online at www.blanktheatre.com

Rock/Style
June 6 at 8pm.  The L.A. Times' annual music and fashion summer kick-off event, hosted by KROQ's Stryker and featuring a performance by The Pierces as well as live runway shows, DJ sets, and special guests. At the Tropicana Bar and Pool at the Roosevelt Hotel.

Summer Family Fun at Farmers Market
Every other Sunday beginning June 24 and ending August 19, noon-3pm.  Enjoy FREE family-friendly art-making, live entertainment, and other fun activities!  Different guests and art projects each week.  www.farmersmarketla.com


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