Weekend Guide

Whether your a foodie, film buff or artist or activist–this weekend’s green events have something for you.

Equator Books Hosts the Green Living Project:

Is there a secret eco-adventure lurking inside of you, waiting to come out?  If so, head over to Equator Books in Venice Thursday night to let it.  The Green Living Project is hosting its premiere of the National Geographic Series, Sustainability Across South America.  There will be free prizes at the door including a Gregory Back pack for the first 100 people who walk in.  Plus free Fat Tire Beer, wholesome goodies from Whole Foods and more.
Location:  Equator Books: 1103 Abbot Kinney Blvd Venice, CA  90291 MAP Date/Time:  Thursday, July 30th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.  RSVP & Updates on Facebook Web: www.greenlivingproject.com

The Cove Premieres in L.A.

This “eco controversial” film about dolphin and whale fishing in Japan opens this weekend at the Landmark and Arclight Theaters in West Los Angeles & Hollywood.  Learn more about the Sundance festival film and the issues it raises here.  Watch the trailer here.
Location:  Landmark Theaters, 10850 W Pico Blvd # 2, Los Angeles CA.   Arclight Theaters, 6360 W. Sunset Blvd  Los Angeles, CA. The film opens on  Friday, July 31st.  Get tickets at for Landmark here and Arclight here.

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Vanishing of the Bees Sneak Peek & Fundraiser

The Vanishing of the Bees is another eco-film is worth your while.  Head over for the sneak peak at the G2 Gallery in Venice.  There will also be 20 different varieties of honey to sample, free food, drinks and kombucha (my fave). Plus you can enter a silent auction to support the film and meet the directors too.  The even will be as sweet as honey.
Location: G2 Gallery 1503 Abbot Kinney Boulevard Venice, CA.  Date/Time:  Friday, July 31st 7 to 10 p.m.    Web: http://www.theg2gallery.com/

Jam with Fallen Fruit and Public Fruit

Eco-Collaborative artistic group Fallen Fruit is holding its 4th annual public fruit jam.  What’s a public fruit jam?  It’s where, armed with jars and some neighborhood fruit you’ve foraged, you get to make your very own jam so you can enjoy summer fruit on your toast all year.  Over 300 people are expected to take part in this delicious, locavorish, community-building event.  Can’t get enough of Fallen Fruit—after the jam session head over to the after party.
Location:  Machine Project HQs 1200 D N. Alvarado St.  Dtwn Los Angeles  Date/Time:  Sunday, Aug 2nd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.   BYO Fruit/Cans/Jars if you can.  Web: http://machineproject.com/events/2009/08/02/i-wanna-jam-with-you/

How to Keep a Vegetable Garden in L.A.

Think because you live in the big city you can’t grow your own food?  Guess again. You most certainly can.  This Sunday head over to Los Feliz to learn from the people of Silver Lake Farms on how you can grow your own veggies and more.
Location:  Lila School Los Feliz (complete address provided upon RSVP)  Date/Time:  Sunday, August 2nd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m (3 sessions available, running about 2 hrs each).  Sign up and learn more here.  Cost is $48

Tags: Artistic collective, DIY, Environmental Activism, fallen fruit, Grow your own veggies, making jam, National Geographic, The Cove, urban gardens, Vanishing of the Bees