You’ve got two more days to head to Malibu for “Drawing on the Moon Music and Arts Festival” (DOTM)…it runs through Memorial Day May 27th.

ThFri 5.24 27 Drawing-onMoone event will showcase more than 120 local, national, and international live and electronic music acts of a variety of genres, from African to experimental, on five stages; art and film; dance, and theater performances; workshops, yoga, massage, health practices, local vendors and artisans, raw cacao ceremonies and gourmet health food.

The site of the festival is on top of a mountain in Malibu, 2000 feet above sea level, on more than 25 acres. Surrounded by rolling hills, mountains, the ocean; the property also includes eco-sustainable vineyards, orchards, a zoo, a sweat lodge, tipi, yurt, and numerous custom structures created by fierce environmentalist Debra Malmazada over the last 20 years.

Performers include: Stéphen Ribbon aka Space, co-founder of DOTM, Ram Mauer, Random Rab, Chris Tooker and many more. See website for details on location, performers, info on camping, etc. Buy tickets here

Topanga Days 2013 celebrates 40 years and continues the party today….
so be sure to get in on the action.

“Topanga Days get’s bigger and better every year without losing the rich traditions on which it was founded,” said Mimi Williams, Festival Director. “We’re thrilled to have both the support of community members and people from all parts of Southern California keeping this unique Topangan tradition alive for 40 years and counting.”

Enjoy live music, arts and crafts, local vendors, amazing food and beverages and fun family activities

WU 2013 TopangaDayslogoNo Advanced Tickets


Tickets: $20

TCC Members 
& Military: $15
Children 6-12 
& Seniors 65+: $10


Children 5 & under: 
FREE!


What: Festival
Where: Topanga Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA 90290, halfway between the Ventura Blvd and the PCH
When: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Website: Seniors 65+: $10; Children 5 & under admitted free. Be sure to check their website for more details.
http://www.topangadays.com/

Or inSun 5.26 LAStoryFixSHOW3 Silver Lake….

How bout’ some storytelling? No it’s not stand up comedy….though it is funny, It’s very much like theaterl but more of a one person show…each person stands and spurts out their own original monologue…some amusing, some hysterical, some bizarre.

The LA Story Fix produced by Peter Coca and Jamie Virostko.

The event features the funniest storytellers in LA….It’s a fun get together that happens every 4th Sunday of the month.

This week’s storytellers moves to a new location in Silver Lake. The show includes: Peter Coca, Jenny Noa, Clinton Oie, Alex Stein, Jamie Virostko, and  more. Plus, enjoy music by Lady Basco.

What: Performance
Where: Holy Spirit Silver Lake, 2601 Hyperion Ave. Silver Lake
When: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 

Take some time to venture out of LA…..

In the Palos Verdes area,

PWUSun 5.26 PSZask amir KhordazadS Zask Gallery holds an artist talk in conjunction with the current exhibition, a group show. The artists each worked in individual themes and each share the use of digital technology as their primary media.

See image: Amir Khordazad, Untitled, Digital 

Artists include:  Bruce Barton, Bryan Cantley, Kim Cantley, Amir Khordazad, Dmitry Kmelnitsky, Kevin Mack, Celeste Mookherjee, Lowell Nickel, Kazu Tabu, Meeson Pae Yang and Jamie LaValley

What: Opening reception
Where: PS Zask Gallery, 550 Deep Valley Drive (Suite 151), Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
When: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Phone: 310 429 0973
Website: http://pszaskgallery.com

Have a fabulous holiday weekend and mellow out on Memorial Day kids, several festivals will be hosting their final day today. You’ve got one more chance to get to Topanga Days and the Drawing on the Moon Festival. Be sure to check their websites. See above.

Enjoy a BBQ or have a picinic…..take a moment to breathe…(I sure need to)et. Get some lovin’ from your family and friends!!