Eat Raw, Live Long!

Ok, while we may not be able to scientifically prove that statement, we can say that Lifefood Organic café should be added to your list of eateries to try. Lifefood Organic serves raw and gluten-free foods that have not been processed to a temperature over 118 degrees. Why? With a menu offering delicious smoothies, soups, salads and pastries, you’re sure to be raw-ing to go.

Location: 1507 N. Cahuenga Blvd. (at Sunset), Hollywood, CA 90028 Date/Time: Monday – Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Web: http://www.facebook.com/pages/LifeFood-Organic/83529543243 or http://www.anniejubb.com/.

Power to the People

On Friday, March 19, Power to the People will be hosting its “Swirl For Solar” fundraiser to bring sun- powered systems to rural Nicaragua. Try your hand at a bit of blackjack, or participate in the silent auction. Sit back with a glass of organic wine and dine from any of the gourmet food trucks in attendance while learning about Power to the People’s upcoming solar projects. Why? To help bring power to people who really need it.

Location: Traveler’s Bookcase 8375 West Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Date/Time: Friday, March 19, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets: $40 in advance ($50 at the door) Web: www.powertothepeople.org.

Picture This

See the world through Chris Arslain’s lens with the debut of his “Time Span” photography exhibit. Arslain, a street photographer based in Los Angeles, attempts to “manipulate the common view of the human environment” through his pieces. View his photography while listening to music by DJ Mat Fries and enjoying $5 drink specials at The Yard in Santa Monica. Why? A picture is worth a thousand words…and great tunes and drink specials don’t hurt either!

Location: The Yard Santa Monica 119 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401   Date/Time: Saturday, March 20, 7 p.m. RSVP: Not necessary.

It’s time for a SewDown!

The East Coast had its Fashion Week and now it’s time for the West Coast to show them how it’s done. Dueling eco-designers such as Rica Adair, Good Garbage and Kittenhawk, will walk the walk when they send their designs made from recycled materials down the runway at LA Fashion Week Fall 2010. Top DJs will spin their music while artists, such as Scott Powell who creates “illuminated work” from recycled parts, will display their art. Plus, there will be a sample sale featuring 70s vintage glasses by Rock em Eyeware, eco-friendly accessories by Suli, and more!

Why? Eco friendly meets fashion forward.

Location: Lot 613 in Downtown Los Angles, at 613 Imperial Street Date/Time: Saturday, March 20, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets: $20 for General Admission or $50 for VIP Web: www.sewdown.com .

Yoga on The Green

Instead of $pending your Green, try some Yoga on The Green! Every Sunday, Lululemon Athletica hosts a yoga class at The Americana at Brand in Glendale. Get yourself into a calm state-of-mind with some deep breathing and relaxing stretches. And then off to the mall for some zen shopping. Why? Two of your favorite activities all in one place!

Location: The Americana at Brand (http://www.americanaatbrand.com/map.html) 889 Americana Way
Suite 330, Glendale, CA 91210  Date/Time: Sunday, March 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Web: www.americanaatbrand.com.

YDT EXTRAS: Be sure to check out this weeks giveaways including eco-chic yoga gear, tickets to the GYM Eco-Fashion Show this Saturday and our latest deals on Marie Veronique Organics, Body Scrubs and More.

Images via:  “UK Solar Power Experiment” by David.Nikonvscanon, “Runway” and “Threesome Yoga Tree Pose”