Weekend Guide
So it seems that the green movement is making its way down to our neighbors in the south as today the Ecology Center is kicking off its summer series aimed at fostering dialogue on the most pressing issues of the day. “The purpose of the series is to provide a foundation for making decisions that have a positive ecological impact. To that end, we are providing a forum where the residents of Orange County can explore these crucial topics with cutting-edge thinkers from a variety of backgrounds.” Tonight the discussion will be around one of our most basic needs: food, with Michael Besançon of Whole Foods Market leading the discussion. There will be light food, beer and wine to entertain throughout the conversation.
Location: 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA MAP Date/Time: Thu, June 18, 6:30pm – 9:00pm Email: info@theecologycenter.org Call: 949.443.4223 Explore: theecologycenter.org
If you didn’t get your fill of food/animal related documentaries last week with Food INC, the The End of the Line might be right up your alley. The film touches on the major problems going on in the world’s oceans from overfishing to overpolluting. The filmmakers have even created a handy “What kind of fish can I eat widget” to help you figure out which fish are most sustainable. Personally I’ve almost decided to forgo all fish due to these issues (with the exception of WILD salmon from Alaska and the occasional yellow tail sushi I adore). The film premieres on Friday at the Laemmle Sunset 5.
Location: 8000 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, 90046, CA MAP Phone: 323-848-3500 Buy tickets: http://www.laemmle.com/viewtheatre.php?thid=2
Need an international destination, but don’t have enough frequent flier miles to get you there? Head over to the Silver Lake neighborhood spot Barbrix wine bar to take in an international flight of wine paired with delicious, locally sourced, organic food (the chef is a regular at the farmer’s market.) Buen provencho, bon apetit, and enjoy. ydt Radar: Try the pork belly—mmm! It’s first come first serve, so no reservations required.
Location: Barbrix: 2442 Hyperion Avenue, Silver Lake, CA MAP Contact: 323-662-2442 Web: barbrix.com
The Los Angeles Film Festival begins this week and with it comes not only great independent films, but also inspiring environmental one. What’s on the ydt radar: Pick 1: This Saturday the Swedish film “Bananas” which chronicles the case of Nicaraguan banana laborers who claim to have been poisoned by pesticides. Upon completion of filming, new case elements arose and the issue of what happens when a story continues to evolve is covered in the film as well.
Pick 2: “The Last Bee Keeper”: The bee issue has been in the news for some time and this one covers the struggles of three American bee keepers and the devastating economic and ecological effects that come along with disappearing of our most valuable pollinators. View the complete environmental films listing of these and other films throughout the festival here.
Need an idea for what to do with Dad this Sunday? Why not skip the crowds and do some good? Join Heal the Bay’s Stream Team and get rid of junk that is clogging up the Malibu Creek Watershed. Show up with good shoes and comfortable clothes because you’re going to get dirty. RSVP if you want to attend: 310-451-1500, x130
Location: Malibu Creek State Park: 1925 Las Virgenes Road Calabasas, CA 91302 MAP Date/Time: Sunday, June 21st 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP: 310-451-1500 x130
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Most dads like burgers, but instead of getting him a Big Mac, why not get him a burger that is healthier for him, the cows and the environment. O Burger in West Hollywood is celebrating its one-year anniversary as the most delicious organic, grassfed burger establishment on the block. To show appreciation to you and dad it will offer free raffle giveaways, massages, Pilates demonstrations and organic vendor samples. PLUS everyone can save 15% on their meal that day (and it sure beats the prefixed menu brunch at most places.) For more info visit www.oburger.net
Location: 8593 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 MAP
Date/Time: Sunday June 21st from 12pm – 3pm Web: http://oburger.net
So now that you’ve devoured a delicious, sustainably and humanely raised hamburger, why not go and support a vegan bake sale benefiting Earthlings and Animal Acres. Bake me up LA is hosting the first part of its two-week bake sale (they’ll do it next Sunday too) to raise awareness and support for two worthwhile organizations. The sale will feature the finest in vegan baked goods (and we hope that by now we’ve shown you how delicious vegan treats can be). It’ll take place right outside of Locali Conscious Convenience – an amazing corner store carrying the best in organic and local artisan goods (food made right here in L.A.!). For more information check out the entertaining blog at http://bakemeupla.blogspot.com/
Location: Locali, 5825 Franklin Ave. Hollywood CA Date/Time: Sun June 21st from 11 a.m. till ? More information: http://bakemeupla.blogspot.com/ Wanna help? Email: bakemeupla@gmail.com
Celebrate the first day summer at the Pierce College Farm Space and celebrate the world of Vegan Food. Vegan Earth Day is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Dads and firefighters get to eat for free (there will be a delicious vegan bbq to enjoy.) Watch big time vegan films like Earthlings, sample decadent vegan treats and more. See the complete schedule here.
Location: 6201 Winnetka Avenue. @ Victory Woodland Hills Ca 91371 Date/Time:
June 21st from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Website: http://veganearthday.org
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