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Free Today: Monday July 20, 2009

2009-07-20T11:27:00.001-07:00

Mondays tend to be a little slow in the free world out here in LA. That's not to say that you can't find something interesting.

At 11:00 today, you can go over to the California Science Center to check out a telecast from Washington DC. The telecast is entitled the Future of Space Discovery Simulcast and will feature a panel discussion with astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Charlie Duke, John Grunsfeld, and Laurie Leshin.

Afterwards, you can check out the rest of the California Science Center. Its always free all the time, and they have some neat hands-on science exhibits there!

California Science Center
Exposition Park
39th Street & Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90037Phone:
(323) SCIENCE

Its Monday and you know what that means... Monday night Residencies in Silverlake and Echo Park. All Shows are free. All Shows are 21+. Here's tonight's lineup:

Club Spaceland 21+ (Doors at 8:30) 1717 Silverlake Blvd
Andy Clockwise
Pterodactyl
Little Red Radio
The '87 Stick Up Kids

The Echo 21+ (Doors at 8:30) 1822 Sunset Blvd(at the Echoplex)
Japanese Motors
The Growlers
Sweaters
Grand Elegance

Silverlake Lounge 21+ (Doors at 9:00) 2906 Sunset Blvd
Last American Buffalo
Spirit Vine
Diamond Light
Steelwells
Hell Ya Djs

Free Today: Sunday July 19, 2009

2009-07-19T13:12:00.000-07:00

Its Sunday! I bet most of you have the day off. If you are looking for some entertainment, here's the rundown of things going on today.

Today is Free day at the Craft and Folk Art Museum. Check out their current exhibit, Celestial Ash. The exhibit features tons of local LA artists, so go out and support these talented folks.

CAFAM
5814 Wilshire Boulevard (at Curson)
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323.937.4230

At 4:00 today, Pershing Square will host their Sunday Swingin' Dance Band series. Today's show will feature Savage City. The show starts at 4:00.

Pershing Square
532 South Olive Street Los Angeles, CA 90013

Speaking of music, of you lean a little more towards the classical end of the music spectrum, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is hosting a free concert featuring the Capitol Ensemble. this one starts at 6:00 at the Bing theatre in the LACMA complex

Bing Theater
5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A.

If you like storytelling and comedy, the Hyperion Tavern will be hosting a show called the Status Show. The show features lots of actors and and comedians sharing the stories behind their twitter status updates. The show regularly features guests from Comedy Central, HBO etc. The Show starts at 8:00 pm. there's no cover and no drink minimum. This one looks interesting!

Hyperion Tavern
1941 Hyperion Ave
Silverlake

Finally, if you are down in Long Beach, there are two things going on of note.

First off, its the Museum Of Latin American Art Free day. Check out their exhibit entitled Of Rage and Redemption: The Art of Oswaldo Guaysamin.

MOLAA
628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone 562.437.1689

After the sun starts setting, head over to the Aquarium of the Pacific to watch an episode of the Discovery Channel's Shark Week on the front lawn. Get your shark on at 8:45 tonight.

Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802

Until Tomorrow Freeloaders!

.kyle

Free Today: Saturday, July 18 2009

2009-07-18T10:49:00.000-07:00

Today we have a few live concerts to tell you all about. Its such a beautiful day out today that it's perfect for enjoying some tunes. Here's the rundown:

First off, at 5:00 this evening, the Los Angeles County Museum of Arts will be hosting another of their Latin Sounds Concert, featuring the group Los Compadres. They mix old time traditional Latin music with a contemporary twist. The show is at Dorothy Collins Brown Amphitheater in Hancock Park.

Dorothy Collins Brown Amphitheater
5905 Wilshire Blvd
In Hancock Park

Secondly, at Pershing Square downtown,they will be hosting another of their Downtown Stage Concerts. This one will feature the music of El Chicano and Upground. This show starts at 8:00 pm and is supposed to last until 10:00.

Pershing Square
532 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Finally, if you are looking to spot a celebrity around town, you are in luck! the Universal City Walk is doing a concert series every Saturday, hosting bands with celebrity members. tonight's show features Chase Masterson, who was in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. She goes on at 9:15 pm tonight, with the band Fallbrooke opening for her at 8:00.

Universal City Walk
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
Take the bus, this places charges out the ..... for parking

Have fun! see some cool music. Thanks for your support! keep telling your friends about us!

later
.kyle

Free Today: Wednesday July 15, 2009

2009-07-15T10:00:00.000-07:00

Good Morning folks! Today is a busy one. Hopefully you all feel like heading out and seeing some cool stuff. Here's the breakdown.

First off, if you are into the Renaissance thing and happen to have an extra Renaissance costume lying around, you should head down to the Bowers Museum. That's right! Today is Rembrandt's 403rd birthday (if he wasn't already dead) and the Bowers is celebrating in style! Starting at 10:00 The Bowers will allow access to their Rembrandt exhibit as well as host special events throughout the day. All of this is free if you dress in your Renaissance best!

Bowers Museum

2002 North Main St

Santa Ana, CA 92706

At 12:30, the Hammer Museum will host another of their Lunchtime Art Talks. This one will feature a walk through of their current exhibit, the work of artist Larry Johnson. If you have a few minutes during your lunch break, maybe you should have a look.

As if the Hammer hadn't already done enough for the free world, the museum will also host a lecture featuring artist Nic Hess. If you haven't already seen Hess' work, you can get a sneak preview in the entryway of the Hammer. His work often includes large murals done almost completely out of different types of colored tape. Its interesting to say the least. You will definitely see me there. Tickets are free but first come first served. Get there at 6:00 to reserve your spot. The lecture starts at 7:00.

Hammer Museum

Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 310.443.7000

Local musical heroes Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros will be having a free show tonight at Amoeba Records at 7:00 pm. If you cant catch them tomorrow Check them out at the Hammer on the 23rd. Also Free!

Amoeba Records

6400 Sunset Blvd.

Hollywood

Finally, the LA Central Library will be hosting another installation of their Aloud series. This one will feature author Jim Krusoe. He will discuss his most recent book Erased. You MUST reserve your seating in advance to attend this event. Tickets are free, but you have to reserve them! The link to do so is HERE. the Lecture starts at 7:00

Central Library
630 W. 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Mysterious Piano Bar

2009-07-14T16:19:00.001-07:00

Today's free event is more of a mystery of sorts. It was passed on to me by a reader and appeared in our inbox sometime last night. He said that a band called The Bar Band, plays a weekly residency every Tuesday night at the Piano Bar.

Sounds simple enough.

The mystery deepened when I clicked on the link for the Piano Bar. What turned up, was an obscure page advertising the music of one Phil Westbrook, A self proclaimed song stylist. I could not for the life of me see anything pertaining to the actual Piano Bar itself. As I dug a little deeper, I was able to uncover an address and a few reviews for the actual Piano Bar in Hollywood.

The reviews were an ambling web of sentences that only deepened the mystery of the Piano Bar. Some reviews said that it was a classic Hollywood institution that operated as an pseudo gay bar. Others stated that the place was thousands of dollars in debt and was about to close. Still others said that the bar had actually shut down and was no longer in business. Finally, I came across one review that said that the place had been recently taken over by a dude named Ryan, who is trying to clean up the place.

So is the Piano Bar open? I think so.... Is the Bar Band playing a Tuesday residency there? I'm pretty sure they are. Its funny, there's such a mystery surrounding the place, that I'm probably going to make it down there tonight to see whats going on. You should too...

Who knows, this could be the next big happening spot in town.. Get there before everyone else finds out about it...

.kyle

The Piano Bar
6429 Selma Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 466-2750

Free Today: Glorious Cali-Sunshine

2009-07-14T16:18:00.001-07:00

Well...

I'm not going to lie, sitting inside on a computer is a pretty entertaining way to kill your day. But if your eyes are too sore from staring at the screen... I guess you could always go to the park & feed the ducks.

I mean... ducks have families to feed too.
Besides, you never know... that little gosling your feeding could grow into the next Miley Cyrus (in the duck disney world of fame that is)

Free Today: Monday July 13, 2009 Monday Night Residencies

2009-07-13T12:54:00.000-07:00

Its Monday night, so that means its residency night in the Silverlake/Echo Park end of town. Here's tonight's lineup:

Club Spaceland 21+ (Doors at 8:30) 1717 Silverlake Blvd

Andy Clockwise

Natalie Portman's Shaved Head

Broken Meters

Hey Champ

The Echo 21+ (Doors at 8:30) 1822 Sunset Blvd

Silverlake Lounge 21+ (Doors at 9:00) 2906 Sunset Blvd

Last American Buffalo

Avi Buffalo

Evan Way

Greg Jong

All Shows Are Free for 21+. Head on down and check out some cool local bands!

Free Tonight: La Record Issue Release Party

2009-07-13T12:53:00.000-07:00

What: "LA Record Issue Release Party"
Where: Cha Cha Lounge
When: 9p-2a

The monthly issue release party for the LA Record is taking place @ the Cha Cha Lounge Tonight. There will be a live DJ & some movie projector action going on; it's FREE to get in, but any booze is always a few bucks.

Cha Cha Lounge
2375 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, Ca 90039
(map)

KCRW Presents Free For All Movie Mondays: Willy Wonka Tonight

2009-07-13T12:52:00.000-07:00

Fm 89.9 KCRW and the Orange County Performing arts Center are hosting a summer movie series. Tonight the series kicks off with a screening of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory at 8:00 pm. Its going to be fun watching this classic film on such a beautiful night. Here's the schedule for the rest of the summer:

July 20 - Annie

July 27 - Footloose

August 8 - Mamma Mia

All shows will be at 8:00 pm

The Orange County Performing Arts Center

600 Town Center Drive

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Its a bit of a drive, but if you are down there, it could be fun.

Free This Weekend: Echo Park Community Festival

2009-07-11T11:32:00.000-07:00

Well, its Saturday, hopefully you have the day off. If so, you should head down to the Echo Park Community Festival. the Festival is in its second day today, and will last until Sunday. the festival, which replaces the long running Lotus Festival, will feature lots of live music throughout the day. Bands include:

Saturday:
Electric Skychurch
LA Ladies Choir
The Parson Red Heads
Tom Chasteen
Efren Ramirez
Moonrats
Treavor Moontribe
The Delta Mirror
Kung Fu Demo Team (Martial Arts Demonstration)

Sunday:
Mezklah
Domingo Siete
Ynez
Chocolate Rice Ent.
Raheem Cohen
The Frimps
Capoeira Brasil Los Angeles

There will also be an acoustic stage featuring

Saturday:
Queen Victoria -
Warm Climate -
Chapa -
Tommy Santee Klaws -
Metal Rouge -
LA Fog -
Chuck Dukowski Sextet meets Insects Vs. Robots

Sunday:
Ilo Mar -
Emily Lacy -
Auto Da Fe -
El Inganni -
Matthew David -
Hop Frog Kollectiv -
HowardAmb

Admission to the festival is free Hours are:
Sat., July 11th, 12pm-9pm
Sun., July 12th, 12pm-8.30pm

On the Scene - A walk through Artwalk

2009-07-09T23:52:00.000-07:00

what: Downtown Art Walk
when: second Tuesday of the month, every month
times: noon-9pm
cost: FREE

The LA Artwalk was launched in 2004 in an attempt to bring people back to the streets after dark
Half a decade later, things are well underway
Not far from Pershing Square & all that fancy jewerly...
thousands move about the Gallery Row area near 5th & Spring st.

The Freeloader staff caught the subway in to tour the scene
and my oh my what a scene it was...
The streets were wild with art in all it's various expressions as
dozens of gallery spaces opened their doors to promote & socialize amongst one another
there was Free Looks & Donation Drinks galore as we toured
through some of downtown's most interesting spaces

This is most definitely an event worth writing down

Free Today: Thursday July 9th 2009

2009-07-09T14:06:00.001-07:00

Good Morning Freeloaders. To say that today is busy would be an understatement. Today is seriously off the hook. If you cant find something that interests you today, then wow.. dude..

Ok first off, The Hammer Museum is hosting its weekly free day starting at 11:00 today. Go check out thier new exhibition featuring Artist Larry Johnson's photography.

Secondly, Tonight the Hammer will also be hosting its second installment of its Series Also, I Like to Rock. This free concert will feature the musical sounds of Everest and Red Cortez.

The show is all ages and starts at 8:00. GET THERE EARLY! Last weeks show reached capacity and there were people waiting in line for people to leave. Go early and check out the exhibits. you'll enjoy it.

Speaking of shows, The Santa Monica Pier is also hosting a concert series entitled the 25th Annual Twilight Dance Series. Tonights show features a free concert from Joan Baez (go ask your parents). Opening for her will be Tift Merritt.If you're in a woodstock mood and want to get your folk on, head on down to the pier at 7:00 pm tonight.

Yet another show (possibly) happening tonight, features the band Tortoise. The Show is supposed to be happening at Amoeba Records, but its saying its a live stream from their website... I would call before I showed up... Something is strange here.. If you have more info, let me know.

Also tonight, the Museum of Contemporary Art is having their free night from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, so if you are in the area, have a look around.

Almost done!

For you economic minded folks, The Zocalo Public Square Lecture Series will host a lecture entitled What does Armageddon Look Like?. The lecture will focus on the local government's budget crisis... heavy stuff. The event will take place at:

The California Endowment
1000 N. Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

And Finally... Its the second Thursday, so the Freeloader crew will be hanging out down at the Los Angeles Downtown Art Walk. This event is a great way to check out some of the new showings at some of the coolest galleries in the city. Go to their website for a map of participating galleries in the area. This one is going to be a blast.

Ok.. I think we're done now... whew. Have fun!

.kyle

Trashy Classy, assemblage @ CAFAM

2009-07-08T12:31:00.000-07:00

FREE TODAY:
(CAFAM) Craft & Folk Art Museum: 5814 Wilshire BLVD

Joseph Cornell (Dec 24, 1903 - Dec 29, 1972)

the Celestial Ash assemblage features the works of...

Michael C McMillan
Exene Cervenka
Matjames
Gall Greenfield Randall

these artists have collaborated to celebrate Cornell's legacy as a pioneer of "assemblage"

CAFA Museum
5814 Wilshire BLVD
Los Angeles CA 90036
info@cafam.org
323.937.4230

Hours:
11am-5pm (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday)
noon-6pm (Thursday & Weekends)

Cost: $5.00 mandatory donation $3.00 student
but...
Free on the first WEDNESDAY of every month
Free every SUNDAY till 2010

-brian

Free Today: Events at the Hammer Museum

2009-07-08T10:00:00.000-07:00

Today, theres going to be a few interesting events going on at the Hammer Museum. First off, for those of you who arent currently employed, or are lucky enough to have an extra long lunch break, the Hammer will be hosting a lunchtime art talk.

The talk, will concern the current exhibit on display on the first level, entitled, Urban China: Informal Cities . The talk, which lasts 15 minutes, will take place at 12:30 this afternoon.. Better Hurry!

If that seems a bit early, at 7:00 pm tonight, the Hammer will also host a discussion panel on the topic of Abstraction in Photography. This should be an interesting one for all of you photo buffs like me. Heres a link to the Hammer's official write up HERE.

This event is also hosted by the Aperture Foundation, so you know it will be good.

I'm actually going to be there tonight, so come find me.

.kyle

Free Today: Monday Night Residencies

2009-07-06T13:04:00.001-07:00

Whats up all. The new month is bringing a whole new set of Monday Night Residencies. The shows kick off tonight and will continue every Monday thru the month of July. Heres this month's headliners along with this week's openers. Have fun!

SPACELAND (Doors at 8:30)
Andy Clockwise
The VLA
Globes on Remote
Miniature Tigers

THE ECHO (Doors at 8:30)
Japanese Motors
Audacity
My Pet Saddle
Gestapo Khazi

SILVERLAKE LOUNGE (Doors at 9:00)
Last American Buffalo
Eastern Conference Champions
Globes

These Shows are FREE. 21+ only tho... Sorry kiddies

.kyle

FREE TODAY: JULY 5TH 2009

2009-07-05T12:14:00.000-07:00

Hello all, hope you made it through the fourth more or less intact. For those that are not too tired or hung over, here's a list of some free things going on around town.

Bowers Museum Free day in the OC

Craft and Folk Art Museum Free Day

There's also a free concert at Amoeba Records today, featuring the bluegrass band Five Deadly Venoms. The show starts at 6.

Have fun

.kyle

Free Today: Fireworks

2009-07-04T09:39:00.000-07:00

Go Anywhere in town tonight to catch some of the locals shooting what little extra cash they have into the sky for a few seconds of patriotic bliss. Echo Park is supposed to be crazy, but for those with a craving for a little more ummm... legal fireworks display, The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will be hosting one at 9:00.

Its supposed to last an hour so get ready for that.

Happy fourth kiddies!

.kyle
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
3939 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90037.
Ph: (213) 747-7111

Also Check our calendar for more updates this week.