# Sunday, March 10, 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...

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

Old Pasadena Happy Hour Week

Events , Pasadena
Organizations/Sponsors: Old Pasadena Management District

Old Pasadena’s finest restaurants, bars and lounges offer food and drink specials during San Gabriel Valley’s most popular dinning event, Old Pasadena Happy Hour Week, March 1 to March 15, 2013. From $1 martinis and $2 beers to $1 sliders and $3 appetizers, Old Pasadena Happy Hour Week offers...

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Walk Like A Man! The Music of Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons

Arts & Entertainment , North Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: West Coast Performing Arts Presenters
Venue: Historic El Portal Theatre

‘Walk Like A Man’ is the exciting vocal quartet that has been barnstorming America and stunning audiences around the world with their Broadway-Style Musical Revue! If you enjoyed “Jersey Boys,” you’ll love “Walk Like A Man! - a musical revue presented in the heart of the NoHo Arts District at the...

11:00 pm - 4:00 am

Grand Opening of Saturdays at HLB - Ladies free on Eric Virgil’s list

Events , New York
Organizations/Sponsors: Ericvirgil
Venue: Highline Ballroom

Saturday, March 9th, 2013 Each and Every Saturdays at HLB (Highline Ballroom) 431 West 16th Street (Between 9th and 10th Aves) New York, NY 10011 Ladies free til 12:30am, reduced after on Eric Virgil’s guestlist Guys reduced on Eric Virgil’s guestlist Special Birthday Packages available.  For...

10:00 pm - 3:00 am

Grace Hotel Pool Party Saturday at DIP Aquabar - Open Bar and Champagne Package

Events , New York

Saturday, March 9th Each and Every Saturday… There is no other way to celebrate your Birthday than to do a Pool Party at The Roommate Grace Hotel’s DIP Aquabar and Lounge on Saturdays.  Located in the Heart of Times Square, it is NYC’s only Swim Up Bar and Lounge.  Special Champagne Package...

8:50 am

Hollywood Sign / Bronson Cave hike

Events , Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish Outdoor Adventures
Venue: Griffith Park

THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN Bronson Cave a.k.a. Batcave Sunday March 10, 2013 TRAILHEAD TIME: 8:50 A.M. Jewish Outdoor Adventures Please join us on Meetup at Jewish Outdoor Los Angeles at:  http://www.meetup.com/Jewish-Outdoor-Adventures-Los-Angeles where you can RSVP, see who else is going and add your...

12:00 pm

The Great Gatsby Comedy Revue

Seniors , South Bay

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                           Contact: Bonnie B.                                                                       714 914 2565         “GREAT GATSBY” COMEDY REVUE at PV GOLF CLUB MARCH 10th IS “INTER-GENERATIONAL...

12:00 pm

SENIOR COMEDY AFTERNOONS GREAT GATSBY COMEDY REVUE

Seniors , South Bay
Organizations/Sponsors: Senior Comedy Afternoons

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                           Contact: Bonnie B.                                                                       714 914 2565         “GREAT GATSBY” COMEDY REVUE at PV GOLF CLUB MARCH 10th IS “INTER-GENERATIONAL...

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...

1:00 pm

The Tenth Annual Interfaith Symposium and Concert The PSALMS - IN THE PAST, IN OUR LIVES

Arts & Entertainment , Beverly Hills
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish Music Commission of Los Angeles
Venue: Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church

SYMPOSIUM 1:00 PM (check-in at 12:45 pm) This will be an important experience with a leading art historian from USC and four of LA’s most prominent Jewish, Protestant and Catholic clergy, addressing this timely topic from every viewpoint. Moderator - Rabbi Edward Feinstein Panelists: Art...

2:00 pm

Four Clowns Jr. presents That Beautiful Laugh

Arts & Entertainment , Long Beach
Organizations/Sponsors: Four Clowns
Venue: Long Beach Play House

Departing from his home, the moon, a wise old man travels with his weathered precious trunk to a world that has forgotten how to laugh. Hoping to extinguish cynicism and judgement and replace it with joy and curiosity, he brings an arsenal of clowns, ignorant to the rules of the world. Together,...

2:00 pm

Family Jam: Songs from the Diaspora: Klezmer Melodies

Arts & Entertainment , Westwood
Organizations/Sponsors: Fowler Museum at UCLA
Venue: Fowler Museum at UCLA

Enjoy the fusion of Eastern European traditions and sounds of the Jewish Diaspora and let the expressive songs of Klezmer move your spirit! Inspired by Resplendent Dress from Southeastern Europe: A History in Layers and Light and Shadows: The Story of Iranian Jews....

3:00 pm

RAISE ME UP - A World Premiere Romantic Comedy

Events , Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Santa Monica Group Theatre
Venue: Santa Monica Playhouse - Main Stage

Mega-celebrity Martin Short calls it “An unforgettable love story with humor and heart.” Renowned playwright Jerry Mayer echoes, “A comedy with heart you’ll never EVER forget. Fabulous!” It’s Lisa Phillips Visca’s RAISE ME UP - a true story about a “moonstruck” couple’s forbidden...

3:00 pm

The Swing Dolls: The Ultimate USO Tour at Downey Theatre

Arts & Entertainment , South Bay
Organizations/Sponsors: West Coast Performing Arts Presenters
Venue: Downey Civic Theatre

A Salute to America’s Greatest Music! This dynamic female vocal trio captivates and entertains with stunning close harmonies, dazzling costumes and stylish choreography! As the show opens you find yourself in the 1950’s enjoying the elegant harmonies of The McGuire Sisters ...then you’ll get hip...

4:00 pm

Ventura County Jewish Film Festival

Arts & Entertainment , Ventura County
Organizations/Sponsors: Ventura County Jewish Council - Temple Beth Torah
Venue: Plaza 14 Cinemas

55 SOCKS: Based on a poem by Marie Jacobs, this animated short by Oscar-winning director Co Hoedeman, pays tribute to the ingenuity of a tiny group of Dutch women during a dark period of their history – the “winter of hunger” in 1944-45. BESA:THE PROMISE - An independent feature documentary...

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

“Brave Girl” Book Release and Celebration

Arts & Entertainment , Pico/Robertson
Organizations/Sponsors: Yiddishkayt Los Angeles
Venue: Workmen’s Circle

In Honor of International Women’s Day: a book launch, reading, and celebration of the release of Michelle Markel’s sparkling new picture-book “BRAVE GIRL: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers’ Strike of 1909,” a biography of the dauntless organizer of the legendary Uprising of the 20,000 — Clara...

7:15 pm

Israel’s Future and the Role of the American Jewish Community

Panel Discussions , West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: J Street Los Angeles
Venue: Temple Isaiah- West Los Angeles

Join the heads of two major pro-Israel advocacy groups, Jeremy Ben-Ami of J Street and Roz Rothstein of StandWithUs, as they discuss what it means to be pro-Israel and how American Jews should support Israel.  Please RSVP if you plan on attending:...

7:30 pm

Magnum Opus Theatre Presents: What’s Love…Anyway?

Arts & Entertainment , West Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Magnum Opus Players
Venue: Actors Circle Theater

Word’s Worst Screenplays - Live On Stage MAGNUM OPUS THEATRE Presents: WHAT’S LOVE….ANYWAY? Every week, hundreds of untrained writers send their unsolicited, unregistered screenplays to Hollywood studios in the hopes that their story will be made into a feature film. Most never even get read…...

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

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....

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

Mrs. Warren’s Profession

Arts & Entertainment , North Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: The Antaeus Company
Venue: Deaf West Theater

Antaeus, L.A.’s classical theater ensemble, presents a fully double-cast production of George Bernard Shaw’s penetrating and entertaining look at mothers, daughters and the idea of a “woman’s place.” Mrs. Warren has worked hard to provide a good life for her daughter. But when Vivie finds...

8:00 pm

On the Spectrum

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

The West Coast premiere of a funny, touching and unconventional love story between two young people with autism Mac has Asperger’s. Iris is autistic. In Ken LaZebnik’s award-winning play, an online e-chat blossoms into a heartfelt courtship. Winner of the 2012 Steinberg/American Theatre...

8:00 pm

Tomorrow

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

Now at the forefront of play development and producing new works, three award-winning theaters are joining forces for the first time. The beneficiary will be the Los Angeles theatre audience who will see the World Premiere staging of Donald Freed’s new play, Tomorrow. Damian Cruden (Artistic...