Geek it up at the Greek Festival!

So if you are like, TOTALLY into Greek culture you should def not miss the LA Greek Festival coming up this weekend.  Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Saint Sophia Cathedral on Normandie and Pico.  There you will find a mix of Greek food, music, dancing, drinks, and what Los Angeles event would be complete without its very own celebrities Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson (the former Greek by marriage, and the latter authentically Greek)!!  But seriously head out for some good, authentic food and enjoy the culture of a nation half way around the world.  For more info, visit www.Lagreekfest.com. 

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Show off your “street style” at the LACMA

Apparently thirty-five years ago the LACMA documented the stylings of Los Angelenos in an exhibit now titled “LA Flash”, and this weekend they are doing it again.  You are invited to enjoy art, music and some indie films this Saturday night al fresco at the LACMA.  So throw on your best threads, start pretending like you have an interest in 18^th Century Japanese art, and meet me there.  Event goes from 8 p.m. till 11 p.m.  Location: 5905 Wilshire Blvd (and Fairfax) West Hollywood, 90036. Contact: (323) 857-6000.  For more info, visit www.lacma.org/events/lanza.aspx. 

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Awaken the folk singer in you with a Bob Dylan docu-double feature

This Thursday at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica you can catch two documentaries about the legendary folk singer Bob Dylan.  The first takes a look at his transformation from Village coffee house folk singer to full-fledged rock star, and the second is a movie cut together from outtakes of Don’t Look Back.  Each reveals a fresh perspective on the man who brought us so many now classic songs.  The screening starts at 7:30 p.m.  Location: 1328 Montana Blvd. (and 14^th st.) Santa Monica 90403.  Contact: (323) 466-FILM.  For more info, visit www.americancinematheque.com/. 

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Veg-Out by the W Pool

If you are looking for something a little lighter than a double-feature documentary series than look no further!  This Sunday at the W Hotel in Westwood they will be screening the 80’s classic Weekend At Bernie’s.  Not only can you relax and soak up the evening by the pool, but you can also enjoy a comedic romp while sipping on your pina colada.  Get there early to score a cabana and a sweet view of the screen.  Movie starts at around 8 p.m.  Location: 930 Hilgard Ave. Westwood, 90024 Phone: (310) 208-8765 Date: Sunday September 7^th @ 8.pm.

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Vrksasana in Coldwater Canyon Park

City Yoga owner Rebecca Benenati will be leading the afternoon class in the park this Sunday at 4 p.m..  The seventy-five minute class is in association with Tree People Los Angeles, and will be located at the S. Mark Taper amphitheatre in Coldwater Canyon Park.  Enjoy a challenging class with a good teacher in the great outdoors.  Contact: (818) 623-4877 or shows@treepeople.org.  For more info go to: www.treepeople.org/vfp.dll?OakTree~getPage~&PNPK=3.  Image: 090408_Weekendguide_yoga.jpg (www.cityyoga.com)

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