# Sunday, February 24, 2013

9:30 am - 11:00 am

Qigong

Programs , Santa Monica

Qigong for Cancer Patients and Their Families in Clover Park, Santa Monica This FREE class is intended to help improve the lives of those with cancer and their families. Come strengthen your body, mind and spirit with the practice of qigong with instructor and brain cancer survivor since 2000,...

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Gospel Fusion- Gershwin and Beyond

Arts & Entertainment , San Gabriel Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Los Angeles Jewish Symphony

Gospel Fusion- Gershwin and Beyond A Celebration of the Historic and Contemporary Connections Between African-American and Jewish Music of the Spirit Monday, April 29, 2013, 8:00 pm, Ann & Steve Morgan Auditorium, University of La Verne The program will feature a wide variety of participants,...

All Day

Voices and Visions

Arts & Entertainment , Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Skirball Cultural Center
Venue: Skirball Cultural Center

Drawing on the power of the visual arts to communicate humanistic ideals, this exhibition presents a series of poster images inspired by Jewish texts, both ancient and modern. The words of Jewish luminaries from Hillel to Maimonides to Susan Sontag are newly interpreted and graphically transformed...

6:00 pm - 8:15 pm

THE ANNUAL ALL-NEW ONE-TIME-ONLY NEW YEAR’S EVE MUSICAL REVUE!

Arts & Entertainment , Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Santa Monica Group Theatre
Venue: Santa Monica Playhouse

“One of the Ten Best New Year’s Eve Events in LA” raves LA Weekly. A scrumptious and sumptuous complimentary buffet supper starts off the evening, then it’s “on with the show!” as internationally acclaimed Actors’ Repertory Theatre brings you a highly entertaining, family-friendly...

All Day

Leaving the Land of Roses

Arts & Entertainment , Venice/Marina DR
Organizations/Sponsors: Shulamit Gallery
Venue: Shulamit Gallery

Shulamit Gallery is pleased to launch our second inaugural exhibition Leaving the Land of Roses, which explores the contemporary Iranian Jewish story. This exhibit is an official satellite show of the Fowler Museum’s Light and Shadows: The Story of Iranian Jews. This partnership aligns...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Charlie Kaplan - Sculpture, Pleasing Curves

Arts & Entertainment , Downtown
Organizations/Sponsors: PYO Gallery LA
Venue: PYO Gallery LA

PYO Gallery LA is pleased to announce “Sculpture, Pleasing Curves” a solo exhibition of works by Charlie Kaplan. The exhibition opens on January 19 and continues thru March 9, 2013. A reception for the artist will be held on Saturday, January 19, from 6 to 8pm. PYO Gallery is pleased to present...

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Shirley Valentine

Arts & Entertainment , Burbank
Organizations/Sponsors: Falcon Theatre
Venue: Falcon Theatre

Falcon Theatre is proud to present Shirley Valentine written by Willy Russell and directed by Andrew Barnicle, the fourth production of the Falcon Theatre’s 2012-2013 Subscription Season. This critically acclaimed Tony-nominated one-woman show stars DeeDee Rescher, who is best known for her...

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Elementary Hebrew Conversation Classes and Intermediate Hebrew Conversation Classes

Classes , Pico/Robertson
Venue: AISH LOS ANGELES

Beginning: For those with zero background-we will start from the alphabet and work our way up to basic conversation for a variety of life settings such as travel to Israel, in the workplace, shopping, restaurants and Jewish themes. Speaking, reading, writing and listening are stressed with equal...

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Elementary Hebrew Conversation Classes and Intermediate Hebrew Conversation Classes

Classes , Pico/Robertson
Venue: AISH LOS ANGELES

Beginning Hebrew: Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30PM For those with zero background-we will start from the alphabet and work our way up to basic conversation for a variety of life settings such as travel to Israel, in the workplace, shopping, restaurants and Jewish themes. Speaking, reading,...

All Day

Neil Simon’s Proposals

Arts & Entertainment , South Bay
Organizations/Sponsors: Norris Center for the Performing Arts
Venue: Norris Theatre

Neil Simon’s romantic story of tangled loves and lives, is one of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Neil Prize-winning playwright’s latest works, and is filled with Simon’s legendary wit and humor. Hearts are at the core of the dramatic comedy, which explores love in its many forms. The play tells...

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Purim Events

Family , San Fernando Valley

Purim exhibition designed and planned by the preschool children and their children.  Throughout the week of Feb. 19 - 22 we will have on display many of the exciting arts and crafts that the children made telling the story of Purim.  Also, a Young Family Service at 5:15pm on 2/23/13....

10:00 pm - 2:00 am

Purim in Heaven

Holidays , Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: AMIT
Venue: Chabad of SOLA

Join AMIT and SOLA for: Purim in Heaven - Bringing Heaven Down to Earth WHEN: Sat. Feb 23rd. Doors Open at 10pm WHERE: SOLA - 1627 S. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035 COST: $10 (if in costume), $15 (without costume) Megillah reading every hour, Full Bar, Live DJ’s, Hookah & chill out room...

9:20 am

Joint JOA-MosaicLA Pico Canyon Hike

Events , Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish Outdoor Adventures
Venue: Santa Clarita Woodlands Park - Pico Canyon

Joint JOA-MosaicLA Pico Canyon Hike, Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 9:20 AM This hike is being done in collaboration with MOSAIC LA. PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION BELOW CAREFULLY AND NOTE THE DIFFERENT CARPOOL LOCATIONS AND OTHER DETAILS!!!!!! Pico Canyon Hike, Sunday, February 24, 2013 9:20 A.M. to...

10:00 am

Get Ready for the Best Purim Carnival of the Millennium - February 24!

Holidays , Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Stephen S. Wise Temple
Venue: Stephen S. Wise Temple

Join us again this year for our amazing Purim Carnival 2013, where fun for the whole family awaits. From delicious food, thrilling rides, and a diverse raffle, there’s something for everyone at one of our largest fundraisers to benefit our Schools. New rides include a ZIP-LINE and rock climbing...

10:00 am

Temple Judea Purim Carnival 2013

Family , San Fernando Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Judea
Venue: The Old Michael’s Parking Lot

Come to the Temple Judea Purim Carnival.  Huge carnival rides for all ages.  Midway Carnival Games and KidZone for little ones with fabulous prizes.  Delicious Kosher BBQ and Vendor Marketplace with incredible crafts and services from local businesses. All proceeds go toward school and camp...

11:00 am

Temple Emanuel’s Annual Purim Carnival!

Family , Beverly Hills
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills
Venue: Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills

Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills will host its annual Purim Carnival on Sunday, February 24 from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM at 8844 Burton Way. The carnival will feature a wide array of attractions including the Aquarium of the Pacific on Wheels, kids’ facepainting, an inflatable rock wall, “Kiddie...

12:30 pm

CINDERELLA: THE MUSICAL RETURNS

Arts & Entertainment , Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Santa Monica Group Theatre
Venue: Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space

“An enchanting Cinderella!” raves LA TIMES, “And she’s no slouch with a slightly risqué put-down, either!”  “Magical!” exclaims DRAMA-LOGUE. The hilarious, family-friendly Rudie-DeCarlo reworking of the classic fairytale is back for the holidays only. The single most requested...

2:00 pm

Sunday Funday Carnivale Style at The W Hotel Hoboken Brunch Party (Chandelier Room)

Holidays , New York
Organizations/Sponsors: Eric Virgil Inc.
Venue: The Chandelier Room

Sunday Funday Carnivale Style at The W Hotel Hoboken Brunch Party (Chandelier Room) Sunday, February 24th Eric Virgil and Chandelier Room present The Carnivale Sunday Funday Brunch Party At The Chandelier Room at The W Hotel 225 River Street Hoboken, NJ Music by NYSE opening set by Stoon Doors...

4:42 pm

Learn Krav Maga

Sports , Los Angeles
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Friends, please come and try a krav maga class as my guest.  This is self defense system of the Israeli military, special forces and anti-terror units. Easy to learn, hard to forget and a fun workout.  Suitable for men and women aged 14 and up.  Class is Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7-8pm....

7:00 pm

Water & Oil Do/n’t Mix

Arts & Entertainment , Burbank
Organizations/Sponsors: Artist Co-op7
Venue: Creative Arts Center Gallery

Burbank, CA:  Seven exceptional Los Angeles artists present monotypes, oils, and watercolors which uniquely demonstrate Artist Co-op 7 philosophy of discovery and creative expression. Members are: Adria becker, Rita Borofsky, Judy Dekel, Caren J. Gafni, Susan Gesundheit, Jeanne Hahn, Linda Taibi....

8:00 pm

The Grand Irrationality

Arts & Entertainment , Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: The Lost Studio
Venue: The Lost Studio

Developed at the National Theatre in London, Jemma Kennedy’s new comedy kicks off the New Year by making its world premiere at the Los Studio in Los Angeles. In astrology, the Grand Irrationality is when the planets are all out of alignment and nothing adds up – a pretty fair description of...

8:00 pm

The Snake Can

Arts & Entertainment , Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Odyssey Theatre
Venue: The Odyssey Theatre

Welcome to middle age… proceed with caution! Jane Kaczmarek and Gregory Harrison star in the world premiere of a comic drama that proves growing older doesn’t always mean growing wiser. Three successful women and the men in their lives challenge themselves to find love and personal fulfillment...

8:00 pm

A Heap of Livin’

Arts & Entertainment , Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Odyssey Theatre
Venue: The Odyssey Theatre

Playwright and Emmy Award winner, Elliot Shoenman will return to the Odyssey Theatre with his newest play A Heap Of Livin’, which includes original music by David Shire (Oscar/Grammy Award, multiple Tony/Emmy noms). Elliot’s work, the Ovation Award nominated AfterMath, starring Annie Potts,...

8:00 pm

Paradise - A Divine Bluegrass Musical Comedy

Arts & Entertainment , Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Ruskin Group Theatre
Venue: Ruskin Group Theatre

From the company that brought you eight glorious sold out months of Sideways The Play, comes the never before staged musical comedy extravaganza PARADISE - A Divine Bluegrass Musical. Catapulted from coalmine to prime time, a small town sees hope for salvation. On the verge of living the American...

8:00 pm

A Family Thing

Arts & Entertainment , Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Echo Theater Company
Venue: STAGE 52

A felon. An addict. A writer. Three estranged brothers reunite to settle unfinished business in the world premiere of a darkly funny new drama about the meaning of family by Gary Lennon (The Interlopers). Saverio Guerra (CBS’s Becker), Johnny Messner (Tears of the Sun, Hostage, The Whole Ten...

8:00 pm

Dirty Filthy Love Story

Arts & Entertainment , Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Rogue Machine
Venue: The Skylight Theatre

The Katselas Theatre Company and Rogue Machine are extending the run of the current hit, DIRTY FILTHY LOVE STORY (CRITIC’S CHOICE - LA Times).  The popular Skylight Theatre, at 1816 1/2 N. Vermont in Los Angeles, is the new venue for the show.  Due to overwhelming demand, this production will now...

8:00 pm

Sexsting

Arts & Entertainment , Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Katselas Theatre Company
Venue: The Skylight Theatre

Winning a Guthrie Theatre commission, and chosen for development by The Katselas Theatre Company’s INKubator program, the West Coast Premiere of SEXSTING is the inaugural production for KTC’s 2013 season. Opening at the popular Skylight Theatre Complex on February 23rd, the stellar cast...

8:00 pm

Complete

Arts & Entertainment , Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: The Matrix Theatre Company
Venue: The Matrix Theatre

Jennifer Chambers directs the West Coast premiere of Andrea Kuchlewska’s fast-paced comedy, a time-splitting wrangle over the power and perversion of language. Two obsessive linguists and a nine-year-old zealot meet head-on with the magnetic leader of an “est”-like group training seminar....