Purple Rain at the Hollywood Cemetery
Celebrating it’s 30th Anniversary, Prince still has the power to awe. His amazing concert performances full of lacy outfits and guitar shredding are undeniable. His music has both virtuosity and eroticism. As for the movie, Prince struggles for success and the attentions of Appollonia, but it is the music that has made this movie a powerful classic. Questlove makes a special appearance spinning records (and more) before and after the film. $14; Saturday, 8:30 pm; 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Read @ Sunset Marquis
Sundays at Sunset Marquis now include watching novelists, chefs and porn stars read from their books at the hotel’s new monthly literary series. First up is American Dream Machine author Matthew Specktor. Sunday, 4-6 pm; 1200 Alta Loma Rd., West Hollywood; 310.657.1333
L.A. Greek Fest
Experience the best of Greece in the middle of Los Angeles at this fest. Fill your dish with gyros, spanakopita, baklava, baby lamb chops, feta fries, kebobs, and kalamari. Then, wash it down with Greek wine, beer and cocktails, and more. In addition to food, find ongoing dance performances, and cooking demos. Friday-Sunday; Saint Sophia Cathedral, 1324 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles
Street Food Cinema: Pineapple Express
Street Food Cinema showcases Pineapple Express with tunes by Cashew & Cleary beforehand. Of course, food trucks will be on hand too! Saturday, 5:30 pm; Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Dr., LA 90037
Cookies for Kids’ Cancer Bake Sale
Brownie Brittle Founder Sheila G Mains and Actress and Mother Jaime King will co-host this bake sale to raise awareness for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. All proceeds benefit Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, with Brownie Brittle, LLC contributing matching funds up to $10,000. Cookies for the bake sale have been donated by: Pastry Chef Ian Opina of Church Key, Executive Chef Roger Eggleston of Cavatina at Sunset Marquis, Pastry Chef Jashmine Corpuz of Redbird/Vibiana, Pastry Chef Mariah Swan of bld/icdc, Chef Ralph Johnson of The Pikey, Wolfgang Puck Catering,Stella Barra, The Ivy, Milk Jar, Montage Beverly Hills, Sprinkles, Chef Manouschka Guerrier and C-CAP. McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams will be providing ice cream for the Brownie Brittle Sundae Station. There will also be face painting, story time with Barnes & Noble, and more. If you can’t make the event but wish to donate, go here. Sunday, 1 – 4 pm; The Grove, 189 The Grove Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Ice Cream Sundays at Lock & Key
Have a Sunday funday at this K-Town Speakeasy. There will be chill beats and sangria punch bowls by Hennessy with a pop-up by Ramen Burger. Sunday, 2-10 pm; Lock & Key, 239 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles 90004
Brunch at Beelman’s Pub
Executive Chef Tom Block and Chef de Cuisine Justo Vicent have dreamed up a roster where you can power-up with items like the Huevos Rancheros and Pub Salad (seasonal fruit, smoked almonds, parmesan cheese, lemon vinaigrette), or go into a food coma after indulging in a Caramelized Bacon Bread Pudding, Bacon & Mushroom Quiche, or Fried Chicken & French Toast. Beelman’s Pub is also pouring bloody Mary’s for $5 and mimosas for $4. Saturdays & Sundays from noon – 4 pm; 600 S Spring St., Los Angeles, CA
Melrose Trading Post at Taft Charter High in Woodland Hills
This flea market in the Valley takes place every first Saturday of the month. This weekend, join their Cool Valley Nights. During their expanded hours, enjoy live music and food trucks like Y2EggsOnTheRun, California Taco Bear Truck and The Grilled Cheese Truck. Free; Saturday, 9 am-9 pm; 5461 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Art of Yoga
This month, Flavorpill & the 2015 Honda Fit are teaming up to make your downward dog a true work of art. Renowned yogi, Sara Ivanhoe will lead an all-level class at the Getty Center soundtracked by KCRW’s Jason Bentley. They are even hooking you up with a free yoga mat (bring your water bottle). Following the class, join Minor White on his photographic journey of spiritual transcendence in Minor White: Manifestations of the Spirit, which highlights one of the masters of photographic modernism, and check out Yvonne Rainer: Dances and Films, to see how one of the most influential artistic figures of the last 50 years made bodies move. Saturday, 8 am; The Getty Center
Eat|See|Hear and Best Friends Animal Society Present the Annual Strut Your Mutt Event and Screening of “Dirty Dancing”
The annual Strut Your Mutt dog walk, fun run and festival includes a day of fun for four- and two-legged participants of all ages at Will Rogers State Park. Live music by Cheers Elephant, food fare from some of the city’s best trucks and a movie in the park will conclude a day of strutting for homeless pets. More info, to register for Strut Your Mutt and receive a special Eat|See|Hear promo code, go here. $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $20 for fashionably late tickets (premium, reserved seats available online in advance only, not at the door); Saturday, registration: 2 pm, walk/run: 5 pm, music: 5:30 pm, movie: 8:30 pm; Will Rogers State Park in the Pacific Palisades, 1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90272 (enter through the main park entrance on Sunset Blvd.)
OC Brew Ha Ha
This monstrous tasting and benefit for the Fallen Firefighters offers 170 craft beers, food trucks and music from Reel Big Fish, so get tickets before they sell out. Saturday; Oak Canyon Park, 5305 E Santiago Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA 92676
Pressed Juicery Book Launch
Celebrates the debut of their new book, JUICE: Recipes For Juicing, Cleansing, And Living Well at the launch party at the Brentwood Country Mart. Founding partners and JUICE co-authors Carly de Castro, Hayden Slater and Hedi Gores invite you to enjoy a festivity-filled afternoon with fresh-pressed cocktails, small bites from Kitchensurfing, and a farmers’ market pop-up by Summerland. Copies of JUICE will also be available for purchase, and you are welcome to have your books signed by the Pressed Juicery team. JUICE, which was released in July 2014, offers a comprehensive guide to juicing your way to a healthier you through the lens of de Castro, Slater and Gores, who created Pressed Juicery to help break through the confusion surrounding health trends. Reflective of the company’s philosophy to “be better every day,” JUICE explains how juicing and juice cleansing can be used as an approachable and easy tool in order to achieve a fit and healthy lifestyle. Saturday, 2-5 pm; Brentwood Country Mart, South Courtyard, 225 26th St., Los Angeles, CA 90402
Live Music from Pasadena Symphony Orchestra at Tam O’Shanter
The special event is part of the Pasadena Pops Random Acts of Music program, which breaks down the barriers between musicians, concert halls and the public with unique free performances. Sunday, 11:30 am-2 pm (brunch 10:30 am-2:30 pm); 323.664.0228
Huntington Beach Food, Art, & Music Festival
Join in this all-weekend fest, which boasts one of the oddest musical lineups. Jefferson Starship from Blues Traveler collaborating with Sheila E. Plus, award-winning BBQ directly from the BBQ Championships in Reno. Friday-Sunday; 21601 Pacific Coast Highway
Grand Prohibition Ball
Back in 1924, when The Culver Hotel made its debut, America was in the middle of Prohibition. This year, as The Culver Hotel turns 90, it is transporting you back in time with its Grand Prohibition Ball, a Jazz Age bash featuring prohibition inspired handcrafted cocktails, imaginative dishes reminiscent of classic 1920’s fare and an array of entertainment. So, grab you most dashing ‘Gatsby’ attire and celebrate 90 years in the making at The Prohibition Ball. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit the Culver City Historical Society, a non-profit organization founded in 1979 that is dedicated to collecting, preserving and exhibiting the cultural and civic accomplishments of Culver City. $90; Saturday, 8 pm-1 am; 9400 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232; 310.558.9400
The Art of Elysium’s Genesis
This is your chance to check out up and coming artists, who will be showing off all their talent this weekend! Live performances, fine art, and film installations will all be there to see! Friday, 7 p.m; Ace Hotel, 929 S. Broadway, Downtown
Long Beach Lobster Festival
Indulge in an evening of mouth-watering, fresh steamed Maine lobsters! Then hang out at the beach bars to dance and listen to the music of local musicians. Friday-Sunday, 5-10 pm; Rainbow Lagoon, E. Shoreline, Long Beach
Picnic in the Park
Whole Foods Market is inviting you to picnic and feast on delicious goods provided for you in a pre-ordered picnic basket. Sample some of your fave products, and participate in DIY activities. Saturday, 11 a.m; Woodley Park, 6335 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys
New York! New York! Concert
This Pasadena POPS concert is representing America’s best music! Talented musicians will bring you a combo of Broadway and Hollywood sounds with performances by Grammy Award-winner and multi-platinum recording artist Patti Austin, plus Liz Callaway (Anastasia & Cats) and Aaron Tveit (2012 film Les Misérables and Catch Me If You Can). Bring your own picnic basket, and a bottle of wine. Saturday, 7:30 pm; Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia
