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THE TAROT REPORT
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Summer has finally hit like a bitch slap!  You can keep your cool though at the beach during the day. No wheels to get you there? Take the Summer Beach Bus.

And at night enjoy outdoor entertainment and warm summer nights dining al fresco - that is why we live here isn't it?

The Eye Spy LA Summer Guide has many options.

Or how about an outdoor movie?  Cinespia of course is one of the more interesting venues for summer outdoor film screenings, but technology and inflatable screens have broadened the possibilities and new opportunities abound. 
One newcomer to the outdoor film scene merges two trends: films under the stars with gourmet food trucks to create the Outdoor Cinema Foodfest.  Read M.R. Hunters piece below.

Old Town Pasadena has always been a great destination for outdoor dining.  But where to choose?  Eye Spy LA went on Melting Pot Tours new food adventure to find out.  Read all about that below.

You don't need to wait until Friday to find out what to do each week. Just visit the Eye Spy LA Calendar  and explore all the event & activity options this week and beyond.

--Andrea Kirk (editor@eyespyla.com)
GO TO PIECES IN ROGUE MACHINE'S "FOUR PLACES" Review by M.R. Hunter

FOUR PLACES Joel Drake Johnson's shattering comedy comes full circle from a benign luncheon to an intervention to its surprising conclusion of an all-out covert rescue operation. What begins as a pleasant afternoon lunch at Mom's favorite restaurant becomes a manipulative battle of wits, survival and sibling rivalry until a shocking confession threatens to divide the family.

...Like rubberneckers slowing for a grisly crash on the highway, Johnson's deceptively simple dark comedy invites us to be flies on the wall as the drama unfolds.. 

Read the FULL REVIEW

OTHER RECENT REVIEWS:

KING LEAR at Deafwest Theatre in NoHo.

SO GOOD: THE GOOD WOMAN OF SETZUAN at the Open Fist Theatre

GO GO GO! to HAMLET at Theatricum Botanicum
FILM, FOOD & FUN ALL SUMMER LONG WITH OUTDOOR CINEMA FOOD FEST 
by M.R. Hunter
OUTDOOR CINEMA FOOD FESTOutdoor film screenings have become a summer staple in Los Angeles, but the hassle of packing a picnic and lugging it around keeps many from experiencing this cinematic adventure. Now you can leave the picnic baskets and your little dog Toto at home, Dorothy, with the Outdoor Cinema Food Fest that combines film and food all in one convenient location...

READ the FULL STORY and there is video too.
 
THE EYE SPY LA WEEKLY POLL
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
ESLA Weekly PollLAST WEEK: We asked you what you do when your stuck in traffic. 39% listen to audio books or music. 22% people watch and thankfully only around 12% yell, scream, swear and honk.

THIS WEEK'S POLL: Which celebrity are you tired of hearing about? VOTE HERE
  EYESTROLOGY
LET THE STARS HELP YOU DECIDE WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK 
by Cici Psy-Chic
EYESTROLOGYHappy birthday to these celebrity Cancers: Brian Austin Green (07/15), Will Ferrell (07/16), Donald Sutherland (07/17), Kristen Bell (07/18), Campbell Scott (07/19), Sandra Oh (07/20), Robin Williams (07/21).

If a weeklong vacation isn't happening this year, then make time for small weekend getaways or local events that will take your mind off your troubles, Angelinos. Sure, we work hard but we have to play harder too! Be open and receptive to new people and places this week.

READ WHAT YOUR SIGN SAYS TO DO THIS WEEK
 
TAKE A SCRUMPTIOUS TOUR OF OLD PASADENA WITH MELTING POT TOURS  by M.R. Hunter
MELTING POT TOUR OF PASADENA Let your taste buds do the walking in this delightful food tour of Old Pasadena's delectable eateries while discovering a treasure trove of historic landmarks and hot spots along the way. Led by a friendly sister team and co-owners, Lisa and Diane Scalia, these L.A. natives really know their food and add local color and insight to every establishment...

Read the FULL STORY
THE TAROT REPORT - THE HIGH PRIESTESS 
by Cici Psy-Chic
THE TAROT REPORTKeywords: Intuition, ambiguity, knowledge, insight, resolve, patience

Follow your instincts this week, Angelinos. While we may not have all the information needed to make decision, we should put more trust in our own intuition rather than facts and figures.

Listen to music in the zoo
Enjoy a balsamic cocktail
Have some trashy fun or....

READ the FULL TAROT REPORT
 
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Head to Newport Beach for fun on the water.  Take a Sunset Cocktail Cruise or go out to sea looking for blue whales and other marine wildlife on a Newport Landing Whale Watching tour.   Just mention Eye Spy LA for a great discount on either of these activities.

Save bucks on a wide array of activities, events and entertainment, discover the Eye Spy LA DISCOUNT page. DETAILS

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You'll always find the latest events & activities plus commentary about where we've been at eyespyLA.com - updated daily. 
 
Have a GREAT Weekend!
-- Andrea Kirk (editor@eyespyLA.com)