Celebrate 30 years of farmer markets providing fresh local food to .  Mayor Villarigosa will be alongside L.A.’s famous food critic Jonathan Gold other chef foodies and critics.  The Mayor is announcing his plan to increase access to nutrious food to all Angelenos plus there will be free and entertainment for attendees.  For more details visit http://locallygrownla.wordpress.com/

Location:  Arts District/Little Tokyo Certified Farmers’ Market at City Hall – 1^st and Spring St.  Downtown Los Angeles.   Date/Time:  Thursday, September 3, 2009 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Web: http://locallygrownla.wordpress.com/

Silver Lake Wine has partnered with the Barnsdall Art Park to host weekly wine tastings at the Hollyhock house.  During the tasting, the art park will also be educating guests on the work of Frank Lloyd Right.  YDT Fav Cool Haus will also be there serving handmade ice cream sammys.  Yum!

Location:  Hollyhock House, 4800 Hollywood Blvd.  Los Angeles CA 90027  Date/Time:  Friday, September 4, 2009 from 5: 30 to 7:30 p.m.  Tel: 888-527-2757

Head over to the popular First Fridays on Abbot Kinney for the opening reception of the H20 exhibit at the G2 Gallery that will benefit Heal the Bay.  The exhibit examines the state of our water at this most critical juncture.  Photographers on exhibit include Michele Westmoreland, Eric Cheng, Ron LeValley and Elizabeth Carmel.   The gallery also donates proceeds from each purchase to environmental causes.   Hungry after the exhibit?  The Border Grill Taco Truck will be hanging out down the street at the Brig.

Location:  G2 Gallery, 1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd.  Venice, CA 90291.  Date/Time:  Friday, September 4, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Web:  http://www.theg2gallery.com/

It seems there are more environmental films these days than blockbusters . Perhaps tha a bit of an exaggeration, but not too far from the truth.  The Blue Planet Film Festival taking place this weekend.  In addition to environmental and animal rightsoriented films there will be ictory garden and green roofing workshops, raw food cooking demos/tastings, rehabilitated pelican release and more. To get tickets and more info visit http://www.blueplanetfilmfest.com/

Location:  Two locations will host different events.  They are:  Santa Monica Bay Women’s Club 1210 4^th St.  Santa Monica, CA 90401 and Santa Monica Playhouse at 1211 4^th St.  Santa Monica CA 90401.  Web: http://www.blueplanetfilmfest.com/

The FYF Fest is back and this year the festival is supporting an important cause. The FYF Fest has partner with local and national orgs to raise awareness about .  On Saturday there will be an all day festival featuring musical performances like the Black Lips, Indy TV comedy stars Tim & Eric and tons more.  The event will take place at the Los Angeles State Historic Park, which is also under threat.  Admission is $20 but if you can’t afford to pay the cash you can volunteer through the FYF’s partner non-profit orgs like 826 LA, Midnight Mission, Habitat for Humanity and more.  Get complete details and tickets at www.fyffest.com

Location:  Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St.  Chinatown/downtown Los Angeles   Date/Time:  Saturday, September 5, 2009.  The event starts at 1 p.m.  Web: http://www.fyffest.com/

Did you hear about Park(ing) Day last year, but have no idea what it was?  Get schooled this Saturday with a Park(ing) day esq training session in preperation for Park(ing) day on September 18th.  Head down to Santa Monica and Vermont Red line stop and watch how a metered parking space will be transformed into a beautiful public space.  For more info visit www.parkingdayla.com

Location: 4590 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles CA  Date/Time:  Saturday, September 5, 2009 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Web: http://www.parkingdayla.com/

Want to learn how to make Kraut and Kimchi?  Pickled foods are all the range this Sunday where there will be instructional opportunities at the Machine Project.  You can sign up just kraut, just kimichi or be adventurous and do both.  Visit the website here to sign up and see what ingredients you need to bring.

Location: 1200 N. Alvarado St.  Los Angeles CA 90026  Date/Time:  Sunday, September 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  web/rsvp: http://machineproject.com/events/2009/09/06/pickled-cabbage/ Admission:  $10-15