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Take advantage of seeing the impressive exhibition of Lorenzo Bernini’s Baroque Portraiture in its last weekend on display here in Los Angeles.  Many pieces were lent from collections all over the world, including Queen Elizabeth II’s. The Getty Museum stays open until 9 p.m. on Saturdays.  Come during daylight hours to view the beautiful gardens, and stay through the night to see the museum come alive in a different way when the sun goes down.  Best part is, admission is always free! Location: 1200 Getty Center Dr.  Los Angeles, CA 90049. Cost: Free (parking is $10).  Date/Time: Thru Oct 26^th, Fri/Sun: 10 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Sat: 10 A.M. to 9 P.M. Web: www.getty.edu.

Though it doesn’t feel quite like fall here in Los Angeles, Fall Foods are definitely showing up in grocery stores and farmers’ markets.  If you’ve been looking for a new challenge in the kitchen, check out this weekend’s “Flavors of Fall VEGAN Cooking Class”.  The Spork Foods Sisters will teach you how to use seasonally appropriate, organic food during this two-part class this weekend.  You won’t even know it’s missing the beef!  Please RSVP to attend.  Classes last 2 to 2.5 hours.  Date/Time: October 25-26, 10 A.M. & 4 P.M. Cost: $65 per student. R.S.V.P: (323) 284-8733 or e-mail jenny@sporkfoods.com. Please leave your name, e-mail address and phone number, along with the date and time of the class.  Location provided at time of confirmation. Web: www.sporkfoods.com

Come to a town hall meeting with the former President of Doctors without Boarders, Dr. Orbinski the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize Winner.  He will be discussing his new book, An Imperfect Offering: Humanitarian Action for the 21st Century and the award-winning documentary film, Triage: Dr. James Orbinski’s Humanitarian Dilemma.  Both the book and film feature the doctor’s reflections on his work during the Rwandan genocide, the Afghan civil war and other crises.  If you’ve been curious to learn more about what goes into refugee work, this is a good opportunity.  Also check out their education exhibit, A Refugee Camp in the Heart of the City at the Crystal Spring Picnic Area in Griffith Park from now until October 27^th.  Location: Flynt Communications Building, 8484 Wilshire Blvd.  Beverly Hills, CA. Date/Time: October 28, 7:30 p.m. Web: www.doctorswithourboarders.org

Sometimes, we can’t get to the weekend by Saturday.  Fortunately a new Sunday watering hole has become available for us busy Angelenos at the Original El Cid.  Come and taste authentic, 20-year old recipe on Sundays from 3 to 7 p.m. for $5.  Also on Wednesday and Thursdays, if you take public transportation to El Cid, you get to see their cabaret show for free (a $25 dollar value)…not a bad deal for taking the bus! 

Location: 4212 Sunset Blvd.  Los Angeles, CA 90029. Tel: 323-668-0318. Date/Time: Sundays from 3 to 7 p.m. Web: www.elcidla.com

Times are getting tough, but we still need to let loose.  Leave it to the Edison (a bar modeled after a time close to the Great Depression) to find a solution for us.  On Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. come for free all you can eat soup and grilled cheese sandwiches.  Two of their specialty cocktails (The Bourbon Bail & 401K) will be featured at depression-era prices (just 35 cents each).  Location: 108 W. 2nd St. #101 Los Angeles, CA 90012. Date/Time: Fri 5P.M.-7P.M. Tel: 213-613-0000 Web: www.edisondowntown.com