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Film festival and awards featuring film artists from the United States, Canada, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Africa and South America.
Website: www.artivist.org
Festival
Artivist Film Festival & Artivist Awards
Film festival and awards featuring film artists from the United States, Canada, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Africa and South America.
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More festivals in Los Angeles
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los-angelesMartin Luther King, Jr. Parade
Activity
More than a million people take to the streets each year to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Junior. The parade travels down Alameda and 7th streets. The day ends with festivities at the Martin Luther King Junior Park.
los-angelesNational Date Festival
Activity
Held for two weeks at the Palm Springs area, this festival showcases the Coachella Valley's most famous crop, dates. The festival features camel races, date-sampling stalls, Arabian Nights pageants, food stalls and numerous other activities.
los-angelesSouthern California Bicycle Expo
Activity
Held at the Los Angeles Convention Center each year, this is the nation's largest bicycle and fitness expo.
los-angelesJazz Reggae Festival
Activity
This festival features local jazz and reggae music artists and is held at the UCLA Intramural Field.
los-angelesLos Angeles Film Festival
Activity
More than 60,000 people attend this festival which showcases both American and international independent films, short films and music videos. The festival takes place over 10 days.
los-angelesLotus Festival
Activity
A celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures, people gather to witness the blooming of lotus flowers at Echo Park Lake. Other attractions include cultural music, art, dance and food. There are also plenty of Arts and Crafts for sale.
los-angelesEdge of the World Theatre Festival
Activity
EdgeFest showcases projects from LA-based theatre artists.
los-angelesAfrican Marketplace and Cultural Fair
Activity
A celebration of the African culture, this festival includes fine artwork, crafts, food, music and dancing and various other cultural activities. There are also stalls that sell beautiful jewellery, clothing and colourful costumes. The festival is held at the Rancho Cienega Recreation Center and is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
los-angelesLA Greek Fest
Activity
Held at the St. Sophia Cathedral, this festival is a celebration of Greek culture, including Greek food, music, beer, dancing and more.
los-angeles12th Sweet & Hot Music Festival
Activity
Held during the Labor Day Weekend at the LA Airport Marriot Hotel, this festival features music from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s, including swing, big band, classic jazz and blues.
More places in Los Angeles
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los-angelesFarmers Market
Attraction
Farmers Market has many shops selling food and various goods. Farmers Market is a historic landmark in Los Angeles and an important tourist attraction. The market has more than a hundred restaurants, grocery shops and a tourist area.
los-angelesLittle Tokyo / Chinatown
Attraction
Little Tokyo and Chinatown are the Japanese and Chinese cultural centres in California. Declared a national and historic landmark, they contain the David Henry Hwang Theater and many restaurants, shops, specialty stores and the Japanese Village shopping centre.
los-angelesLos Angeles Zoo
Attraction
The zoo is located in Griffith Park and has 1100 animals. Its animal exhibits include rare animals such as condors, chimpanzees, monkeys, koalas, birds and much more. The zoo also has more than 800 different plant species.
los-angelesUniversal Studios
Attraction
Universal Studios is one of the oldest and most important of Hollywood’s famous studios. Guests can take tours during filming or spend the day at the theme park. Universal Studios theme park offers shows centred on some of the most famous films.
los-angelesGriffith Park
Attraction
Griffith Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States and is considered the second largest park in California. It is often referred to as the Central Park of Los Angeles. Visitors to Griffith Park can attend concerts under the stars at the Greek Theatre, play golf at one of the two courses, each with 18 holes, or swim in the swimming pool during the summer months. Griffith Park also has more sports fields and facilities for tennis, basketball, climbing and horse riding.
los-angelesHollywood Walk of Fame
Attraction
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is located in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. It is about 5.5 miles long, stretching between Los Angeles Brea and Gower Street, between Yucca and Sunset Street. More than 2000 bronze stars are engraved in it, honouring film stars, musicians, producers and other prominent media figures. The first person to receive a star was Joanne Woodward in 1960.
los-angelesCraft and Folk Art Museum
Museum
This little museum consists of two galleries that showcases arts and crafts from around the globe. It gives visitors a chance to learn more about the origins of these pieces and cultures of the people who made them. A small gift shop is also located within the museum,
los-angelesDodger Stadium
Stadium
The third oldest ballpark in the United States, Dodger Stadium has been home to the Los Angeles Dodgers Major League Baseball since 1962. A great place to watch a professional baseball game, Dodger Stadium has also had many of the world’s top music artists perform there including: Madonna, Kiss, The Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Bee Gees, Elton John, Michael Jackson and U2.
los-angelesGrauman's Chinese Theatre
Theatre
This opulent building was built by Sid Grauman in 1927 and is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Hollywood. Renovated several times in the past, it's facade has a distinctive Oriental look resembling a pagoda.
los-angelesHollywood History Museum
Museum
This museum showcases a wide range of exhibits, including the props that were used in Hollywood films. Visitors are shown how the industry began with the silent film, and then moving onto the Hollywood Golden Era, to the technology used today and finally to the future of the industry. You also get a chance to see the whip used by Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones, as well as Marilyn Monroe's autopsy. The museum also holds special events on a regular basis.
More restaurants in Los Angeles
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los-angelesAli Baba
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los-angelesSpago
One of celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s restaurants, Spago offers a delicious variety of American and International cuisine. Dishes include melt-in-the mouth pizzas and prime cote de boeuf. The decor is extravagant with stained glass and art by David Hockney. Spago is a favorite amongst the Rich and Famous of Los Angeles. Dinner is served daily and lunch Mondays to Saturdays.
los-angelesCraft Restaurant
Craft is one of Tom Colicchio’s newest restaurants specializing in American cuisine. The food is presented beautifully and tastes even better. Tom Colicchio is a judge on BRAVO TV’s “Top Chef”. Address: 10100 Constellation Blvd., Los Angeles CA 9067 Telephone: +1 310 279 4180 Website: www.craftresteraunt.com/craft_losangeles_style.html Type: American
los-angelesBlue Velvet
A rooftop restaurant situated beside a pool, the Blue Velvet grows their own garden of herbs, fruits and vegetables.
los-angelesTrattoria Tre Venezie
Located near Old Pasadena, Trattoria is a small Italian restaurant offering delicious, homemade pastas, fish, and other traditional Italian cuisine.
los-angelesO Bar
O Bar is a trendy, open table restaurant and lounge located in West Hollywood. It offers a unique setting with low tables and cushion seating.
los-angelesAgo
Co-owned by Robert de Niro, this restraunt is also frequented by the Rich and Famous of Tinseltown. The decor is modern and the food delicious. Dishes include porcini mushroom risotto, brick oven-baked pizzas and bistecca. Plus, don't leave before trying something on the dessert menu.
los-angelesNoe
This restaurant is located in the Omni Los Angeles Hotel and is run by Chef Robert Gadsby. The dining room is dimly lit, the decor elegant and piano music is heard being played in the background. The food is delicious and dishes include basil pesto bass, curried cauliflower and Jalapeno scallops.
los-angelesVersailles
Versailles is a Cuban restaurant that boasts a great reputation for good food. Celebrities are often seen dining in any one of the restaurant's multiple locations. Almost all dishes at this restaurant are served with black beans and rice. Specialties include the garlic chicken - roasted chicken that is topped with garlic-citrus sauce.
los-angelesGeisha House
Geisha House is a popular Japanese restaurant that serves good Japanese cuisine by waitresses dressed as geishas.