Want to live a “groovy green life”? Then head down to the self described “Green Event of the Summer”at Downtown L.A.’s Film Festival Today.  The selected experts at Living Green, Living Great in downtown will give you the low down on how to make this happen in your life.  From born again vintage to living sustainably one bite at a time — you’ll get a variety of tips on how to go greener in your everyday life.

Location: 735 S. Figueroa  (at 7^th at the Ernst & Young Plaza.) Los Angeles, Ca 90017,  MAP it. Date/Time:  August 20, 2009 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the expo—after party goes from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Map it here.    Web: http://www.dffla.com/events-sustainablela.php Cost:  Free

Fall is approaching, so instead of buying a bunch of new clothes why not swap them for free. Here is the low down.  Today at the W Hotel in Westwood from 6:30 to 8:30 bring 10 items (clothing and accessories) in and swamp away.  Plus the first 30 guests will get a free gift from the Green Garmento—reusable dry cleaning bag maybe.  If you want to attend you must RSVP to rsvpwlaevents@whotels.com. All leftovers will be donated to Women helping Women. Learn more here.

Location:  W Hotel Wet Pool, 930 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024  Map it.  Date/Time:  Thursday, August 20^th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Do you have what it takes to be American’s Next Top Green Model?  If you think you do and know you can put Tyra to shame, head over to L.A. Green Drinks tonight at Visionary Boutique for the official start of the Project Green Search.  You can meet one of the founders, Aysia Wright of The Green Loop and learn more about how to get involved in the greenest casting call the modeling world has seen.  Don’t want to model?  How about going for the free wine and good green conversation.  Don’t forget—YDT readers can take 15% off of all merchandise at Visionary from now until 8/31. Plus there will be a California Rising Trunk Show and giveaways of eco goodies from Linda Loudermilk, Osea Skincare, Ecousables and more.

Location:  Visionary Boutique, 5285 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019 Date/Time:  Thursday, August 20, 2009 7 to 10 p.m. Web:  www.visionaryboutique.com Suggested donation is $5

On Friday, this Sundance documentary premieres at the Laemmle theaters in Santa Monica and West Hollywood.  Earth Days chronicles the history of the modern environmental movement from the 50s and 60s to the first Earth Day celebration in the 70s and the age of Al Gore and Obama.

For tickets and location info visit documentary.org Web: http://www.earthdaysmovie.com/

Sustainable fashion company Livity Outernational is hosting a summer liquidation sale that includes djs, bbq foods and deep discounts.  The theme is block party, so come join in the relaxed fun atmosphere and maybe pick something up on sale too.

Location: Livity’s headquarters, 133 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, California near the Topanga General Store.  Date/Time:  Saturday, August 22^nd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Web:  Livity.org

Head over to the Urban Homestead in Pasadena for a screening of the film Seed Hunter.  The film focuses on farmers who are trying to grow crops in areas that have become devastated through drought and other climate change disasters. There will also be a vegetarian potluck before hand.

Location: 626 Cypress Ave. in Pasadena.  Date/Time:  Sunday, August 23 from 6 to 9: 30  Admission is $10.  For more info visit Urbanhomestead.org