EAT – Akasha
Culver City’s rebirth as an artist destination is under full swing, and that means new innovative restaurants are popping up in the area too! Akasha is an eco-friendly restaurant whose décor is completely organic and sustainable, as is the food! Akasha in Sanskrit means ether and in Hindi means sky, which could be an allusion to their sky-high prices, but either way it’s nice to see a restaurant that has the environment in mind!

9543 Culver Blvd. 90232
(310) 845-1700

PLAY BALL! – Dodgers
Ok, so maybe Monday isn’t technically the weekend, BUT it is the day that major league baseball returns to Dodger stadium, and they’ll be playing the San Francisco Giants… so watch out!

For more info go to: www.dodgers.com

LISTEN – Gina Saputo at The Edison AND 35-cent Martinis
Young jazz singer Gina Saputo will be singing this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at The Edison. She is an up and coming jazz vocalist from the Los Angeles area who attended USC’s Thornton School of Music. If you aren’t into jazz, why not head downtown for the 35-cent martinis – served 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. See you there!

108 W. 2nd st. #101 10012
For more info go to: www.edisondowntown.com

EXPLORE - The Museum of Jurassic Technology
This “museum” located in Culver City is a wonderful place to go and discover the bizarre in Los Angeles. I don’t know exactly how to describe it, except to say, don’t expect technology per se, but a mix of things that are peculiar and wacky. The museum is only open Thursday through Sunday, and with just a suggested donation of $5 for admission it will definitely fit in almost anyone’s budget.

9341 Venice Blvd. 90232
(310) 836-6131
For more info go to: www.mjt.org

CONTRIBUTE – Lights Out!
Last year 2.2 million people and 2100 businesses in Sydney Australia turned off their lights for one hour reducing the greenhouse effect and making the world take notice. This Saturday, March 29, America is doing the same. So, turn off your lights for one hour starting at 8 p.m. Saturday and become part of a movement that actually makes a difference. Light some candles and enjoy the atmosphere and the knowledge that you are contributing to something worthwhile. Sign up and send out an email to your friends to get more people involved!

For more info go to: www.earthhour.org

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