Weekend Guide

BLANKSPACES Celebrates its One-Year Anniversary

This entrepreneur’s haven is celebrating their one-year anniversary as a freelancer’s workspace and meeting place.  Tonight they’re celebrating with a party from 7 to 10 p.m.  There will be djs, drinks and the Kogi Korean BBQ Taco Truck will be making an appearance too (need I say more).   Hopefully there will be tofu tacos.
Location: BLANKSPACES: 5405 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 (entrance on Cloverdale Ave) (MAP) Date/Time:  Thursday, April 16, 2009, 7 to 10 p.m.  RSVP: call 323-330-9505  Web:  www.blankspaces.com

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This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Heal the Bay will be holding its monthly beach cleanup.  They’ll be cleaning up at the Santa Monica Pier which according to the Heal the Bay Beach Report Card currently has an F (and really needs help.)  If you’re an early riser join the Santa Monica Whole Foods Team at 8:30 a.m. for some snacks and meet link minded individuals who are interested in giving back to the community.
Location:  Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica CA 90401 (MAP)  Date/Time:  Saturday April 18, 2009, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.    Santa Monica Whole Foods – 2201 Wilshire Blvd.   Santa Monica CA 90403 (MAP)  Call for complete details (310) 829-6060   Web:  Healthebay.org

Topanga Earth Day is celebrating its 10-year anniversary of celebrating the Earth.  There will be local food, vendors, bands, musicians, holistic groups, an eco-art gallery, yoga and more taking over the magical canyon on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Admission is $10 and there will be a free shuttle to help get you to and from the festivities.  For more information visit the website.
Location: 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Boulevard Topanga 90290 (Map)  Date/Time:  Sat/Sun April 18-19, 2009   Web:  http://www.topangaearthday.org
 

Adam and the Flying Pigeon Crew are leading another Dim Sum Bike Ride this weekend.  You get to participate in a nice leisurely ride to Chinatown and chow down on the delicious Dim Sum from the Empress Pavilion.  BYOB (bicycle) or call ahead to see if you can try out a Flying Pigeon bicycle.   They are also offering a special right now, $50 dollars off of all floor models.  If you do end up buying a bicycle, you get lunch for free!
Location: 3714 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90065 (Map)  Date/Time:  Sunday, April 19, 2009  10 a.m. to about 1:30 p.m.    Admission:  The ride is free, but bring cash for lunch and drinks.   RSVP: 213-909-8986 or email info@flyingpigeon-la.com  Web: http://flyingpigeon-la.com

The event is taking place in front of the Studio theme park and will include free EZ (electric) Green Bike test drives.  GM will be there to educate interested individuals how SUVs can use zero petroleum and be free of emissions.  RockNSocks will be featuring its “funky footwear” that is made from regenerated cotton.  YDT favorite Path to Freedom (a non profit org) will be there to share the message “think globally, act locally” and will be showing off eco-inventions that will help you think about the energy you use every day.
Location: Universal Studios, Hollywood California (MAP)  Date/Time:  Sunday, April 19, 2009  10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  No RSVP needed.  Get there in an even greener way (the red line metro stops right in Universal City.)