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Event of the Week

CAAM�s July 4th Celebration at Twilight � A Special Evening Program

California African American Museum

7/4/2012 - 7/4/2012

Bring the entire family to the California African American Museum (CAAM), to commemorate the 236th celebration of America�s independence. Target Sundays at CAAM meets Wednesday for this special evening of live performances and the largest fireworks extravaganza in Los Angeles. Free and open to the public, CAAM�s doors open at 11 a.m. � 5 p.m. for exhibition viewing and an art workshop. A Special Evening Program will start at 6 p.m., co-hosted by comedian D�Lai and actor Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter. There will be live performances on CAAM�s main stage, followed by a fireworks display in Exposition Park. CAAM will reserve a seat for event-goers on CAAM�s lawn to view the fireworks extravaganza. Vendors will be available throughout the day serving BBQ, kettle corn, local fashion designs, and much more. This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.caamuseum.org. RSVP at (213) 744-2024. CAAM is located at 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA 90037. Parking is $10.00 per vehicle and available at 39th and Figueroa streets.

Events for Jul. 3, 2012

Meeting
Downtown Time Bank Meeting and Potluck
7/3/2012
The Last Bookstore

Ongoing Events

Exhibit
Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami
3/10/2012 - 8/26/2012
Japanese American National Museum

Exhibit
CAI GUO-QIANG Sky Ladder
4/8/2012 - 7/30/2012
Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

Exhibit
PROMISES OF FREEDOM: SELECTIONS FROM THE ARTHUR PRIMAS COLLECTION
4/19/2012 - 9/2/2012
California African American Museum

Exhibit
The Painting Factory: Abstraction After Warhol
4/29/2012 - 8/20/2012
The Museum of Contemporary Art

Miscellaneous
Dinner and a Movie at LA Market
5/1/2012 - 9/1/2012
L.A. Live JW Marriott Hotel

Special Event
Dinner and a Movie
5/1/2012 - 9/30/2012
L.A. LIVE

Music
Active Arts at the Music Center
5/4/2012 - 9/7/2012
Music Center

Sports
LA Sparks
5/5/2012 - 9/20/2012
STAPLES Center

Concert
Summer on the Plaza
5/9/2012 - 9/19/2012
FIGat7th

Exhibit
Dualities
5/14/2012 - 10/19/2012
Bank of America Plaza

Exhibit
Cleopatra: The Exhibition
5/23/2012 - 1/6/2013
California Science Center

Miscellaneous
Pizza, Pints & Pinots at The Mixing Room
5/25/2012 - 9/1/2012
L.A. Live JW Marriott Hotel

Film
Street Food Cinema
5/26/2012 - 9/25/2012
Exposition Park

Exhibit
ENDS OF THE EARTH Land Art to 1974
5/27/2012 - 8/20/2012
Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

Festival
Summer Japanese Beer Garden
5/29/2012 - 8/31/2012
Chaya Downtown

Exhibit
Ivory Yeunmi Lee: After The Garden Is Closed
6/2/2012 - 7/7/2012
PYO Gallery LA

Theater
War Horse
6/14/2012 - 7/29/2012
Ahmanson Theatre

Performance
Grand Performances
6/22/2012 - 8/25/2012
California Plaza Watercourt

Exhibit
Instant: A Polaroid Exhibition
6/23/2012 - 8/11/2012
La Compound Art Gallery

Exhibit
INSTANT: A Polaroid Exhibit
6/23/2012 - 8/11/2012
La Compound

Exhibit
SHARED THREAD/CAAM�S Courtyard
6/28/2012 - 12/30/2012
California African American Museum

Exhibit
Exhale Unlimited Presents: The Outsiders, a group benefit exhibition
6/30/2012 - 8/1/2012
Exhale Unlimited Gallery

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Regular Weekly Events

Certified Farmers Market @ Pershing Square
Pershing Square
Every Wednesday, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Certified Farmers Market @ FIGat7th
7+FIG @ Ernst & Young Plaza
Every Thursday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Certified Farmers Market @ City Hall
City Hall
Every Thursday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Certified Farmers Market @ Bank of America Plaza
Bank of America Plaza
Every Friday, 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

The Downtown Comedy Club
Downtown Comedy Club
Every Friday, Saturday, 09:00 PM - 01:00 AM

Historic Downtown Farmers Market

Every Sunday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Awakening
Exchange L.A.
Every Friday, 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM

Inception
Exchange L.A.
Every Saturday, 10:00 PM

Bubbles & Brats: Bottomless Mimosas Every Sunday
Mignon Wine & Cheese Bar
Every Sunday, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Grand Park's Marketplace
Grand Park
Every Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

L.A. Salsa Lounge
Les Noces Du Figaro
Every Tuesday, 7:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Sushi Nights Weekly at the Biltmore''s Gallery Bar
Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles
Every Thursday, Friday, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Street Food Cinema

Every, 5:30PM - 10PM

The Taming of The Shrew
Archway Theatre
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Zakku!! - The Art Of Public Being - Find Your Voice!
Chrysalis Studios
Every, 08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Regular Monthly Events

Grand Park's Sunday Sessions
Grand Park
Every fourth Sunday, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM