Entries by Kelly

Inside Sunset Five

At a price tag og $495,000 to $649,000, the 5 Sunset Five lots are now officially up for grabs. You can take a look at what’s inside by going to the website, www.sunsetfive.com. A little stark and modern for my tastes, but those views are totally worth it.

Tonight: Smiths Tribute Night

Tonight’s Part Time Punks is a tribute to the Smiths, with guest DJ Jose Maldonado (from The Sweet And Tender Hooligans), and resident DJs Michael Stock and Benny Shambles spinning “mutant disco.” The weekly event takes place at The Echo at 10pm – 18+ and $5 at the door.

Echo Park Fright Night

Echo Park Fright Night will take place on Saturday, October 31 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the Echo Park Recreation Center. The event is free for everyone! There will be Monsters on Parade at 5:30 and a Teen Dance from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Carnival games, Moonbounce, and more!

Saturday: Echo Park Bike Tour

Explore the historic highlights of Elysian Park’s western edge on a bike ride sponsored by the Echo Park Historical Society. The 90-minute tour, on Saturday, October 24, headed by Matthew Dubois will include several stops at points of historical interest (the tour is limited to paved roads). Space is extremely limited. Riders must provide their […]

Gathering of Community Gardens 2009

The Los Angeles Community Garden Council is holding the Gathering of Community Gardens 2009 this weekend, October 24-25, 2009. Here are the details: Saturday Conference October 24, 2009 8:00 am – 3:00 am The Saturday conference will provide a series of workshops, discussion panels, networking opportunities and a resource fair for community gardeners throughout Los Angeles. […]

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Film Festival and Book Signing this weekend

On Saturday, October 24, Fantasy Film Festival guest speakers Joshua Dysart and Joshua Hale Fialkov will be signing books and hanging out at STORIES Bookstore after their panel discussion at the Saturday Fantasy Film Festival. The Festival, which takes place at the Rec Center Studio in Echo Park, is an “all-day film festival that will […]

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Vegan Happy Hour at The Short Stop

VEGAN HAPPY HOUR at The Short Stop is going on every third Thursday of every month. Be there early, and bring something to share! Vegan Chili, $2 pabst, pool, jukebox, drink specials, sexy vegans, and more. Doors are at 5pm, and the potluck goes until 9pm. The Short Stop is located at 1455 Sunset Blvd., […]

Tonight: Echo Park Improvement Association Meeting agenda

Tonight (Wednesday, October 21) at 7:00 pm, the Echo Park Improvement Association will meet at Williams Hall at Barlow Hospital (2000 Stadium Way). The agenda includes some topics that many Echo Park residents have been debating lately, including the Lake restoration project, the Flea Market at the lake, and Dodger Stadium traffic (always a contentious […]

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Zombiethon 2009 Brain Cancer Fundraiser

“Zombiethon is a community FUN run/walk event held on Halloween, Saturday October 31, 2009, from 4-6:00 pm, along the recreation trail around Silver Lake Reservoir in Los Angeles, California. This event is organized to raise donations for Brain Cancer Research. All of the proceeds will be donated to the local charity, City of Hope, to […]

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Wednesday: Echo Park Hospitality Night

The third Echo Park Hospitality Night will take place this Wednesday, October 21 from 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm. The event begins west of Alvarado, and continues east towards Dodgers stadium. Finish up the crawl at our good friend’s vintage shop, Warwick, for some good merchandise and good company. Click here for a list of […]

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Last night’s police activity

Last night’s police and helicopter activity closed off Echo Park Avenue between Effie Street and Duane Street. According to Eastsider LA, as of 12:05 AM officers had apprehended the suspect. “A police helicopter hovering over Echo Park tonight is part of a search for a suspect who dropped a gun following an investigation in the […]

Tonight at Echo Curio

Pit er Pat w/ Neal Morgan, Whqles & Conncet9 are playing tonight at the Echo Curio (1519 Sunset Blvd.) starting at 9:00 pm. $5 at the door (not to mention BYOB).

Brains! (in Echo Park!)

Don’t get worried if you see some staggering, moaning, crazed looking people on Sunset tonight, a group of live humans will be dressing up and taking the streets for a “Zombie Walk.” Many will be meeting up tonight at the lake Echo Park – don’t forget the fake blood!