May 22, 2015

Memorial Day Weekend

MARATHONS:

Are you up for a visual sitathon? Head to the Harry Potter Marathon Part I and Part II at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica.
Test your tastebud stamina play MAINopoly: Taste of Main Street in Santa Monica.

MARKET ODDITIES:

The Odd Market at the Autry in Griffith Park promises food trucks, live music, a beer garden as well as artisans, craftsmen and designers.
Find odd and unusual collectibles at the Topanga Vintage Market at Pierce College.
Go back in time at the Torrance Antique Street Faire.

MEMORIALS ON MONDAY:

Spend Memorial Day at the Battleship Iowa in San Pedro.
25th Annual Memorial Day Service in Westlake Village
5th Annual Walk/Run for Warriors in West L.A.
The San Fernando Valley Memorial Day Observance in Sylmar
There are more events on Monday

MORE FUN THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND:

If you just want to get out and do something different check out the Tours & Excursions page for some adventurous places to go.
This is just a sample - there's more of course at www.eyespyla.com.

TICKET GIVEAWAY: Win one of 5 pairs of tickets to see "Oedipus Machina" at the Odyssey Theatre on Friday, June 5 at 8 p.m. Inspired by Ellen McLaughlin's adaptation of the Sophocles text, Odyssey Theatre Ensemble and director Ron Sossi put a unique stamp on this ancient, archetypal story. A plague grips the city of Thebes. Desperate to save his people, King Oedipus sends a messenger to the oracle at Delphi and discovers that the city's salvation lies in finding and punishing the murderer of the former king, Laius, who was brutally slain by a stranger at a crossroads years ago. When Oedipus orders a manhunt, he unknowingly sets the wheels of his own destruction in motion. Although McLaughlin's acclaimedOedipusis contemporary in feel and language, Sossi's vision sets the action in some ancient and mysterious civilization - is it Aztec, Incan or Egyptian? Or perhaps there's a hint of the unearthly about it? Enter to win at eyespylareviews@gmail.com

Cineplex alternatives - our Film page always has some unusual and cool movie screening opportunities.

Slip into something cozy: It may seem like summer during the day but it still can be chilly at night. Visit our Comedy page for some great places to go where you'll warm up laughing your head off.

You'll find the rest of our weekly picks at EyeSpyLA.com and even more places to go on the Eye Spy LA Calendar - updated daily.

PLAN AHEAD: Don't be disappointed. Many of the events we feature in our newsletter are small, unique and unusual - and often sold out by the time you read this. Eyespyla.com is updated daily go there anytime to explore and find out what's coming up so you don't miss out. More things to do in May and plan ahead for June.

SAVE $$$: Visit the Eye Spy LA DISCOUNT page for special discounts on local events and activities.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Eyestrology: Happy Birthday Gemini by Cici Psy-Chic

For the month of 5/21/15-6/21/15

Happy birthday to these celebrity May Gemini's: Mr. T (5/21), Naomi Campbell (5/22), Drew Carey (5/23), Bob Dylan (5/24), Mike Myers (5/25), Helena Bonham Carter (5/26), Louis Gossett Jr. (5/27), Kylie Minogue (5/28), Daniel Tosh (5/29), Idina Menzel (5/30), Clint Eastwood (5/31)

Celebrity June Gemini's: Morgan Freeman (6/1), Justin Long (6/2), Anderson Cooper (6/3), Angelina Jolie (6/4), Mark Wahlberg (6/5), Robert Englund (6/6), Prince (6/7), Kanye West (6/8), Johnny Depp (6/9), Kate Upton (6/10), Peter Dinklage (6/11), George Bush (6/12), Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen (6/13), Donald Trump (6/14), Ice Cube (6/15), Laurie Metcalf (6/16), Barry Manilow (6/17), Blake Shelton (6/18), Paula Abdul (6/19), Nicole Kidman (6/20)

May heading into June will see most signs kicking back or feeling frisky. Last minute travel or invites should be accepted as we break up our routines with more frivolity. Water and Fire could be doused with alone time, while Air and Earth should embrace the company of others. This period can complement those who've been working around the clock with rest and relaxation. For signs who are trying to get their motors running, this would be an excellent oomph to start. View the next few weeks as a time to switch it up, apply what we've learned and make peace.

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Downtown LA's Classic Local Foods, Olvera Street by Charles Phoenix

Everywhere I travel, I always ask, "What's the local food here?" Seems every place has something edible they're known for, and our beloved downtown LA is no exception.

Among the classic downtown foods we enjoy on my "Disneyland" tour of Downtown Los Angeles, delicious eggrolls at Hop Louis, since 1941, fantastic French Dip Sandwiches at Phillipe's, since 1908, mouth-watering, fresh strawberry whipped cream cake from the Phoenix Bakery, since 1938, and tasty taquitos at Cielito Lindo, where they've been perfecting the recipe since 1934! And believe me, they've perfected it! I call these shredded beef-filled, rolled, deep-fried corn tortillas served with green chili sauce LA's original Olvera Street food...

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