Especially for families. Make art, look at art, talk about art in a workshop and bilingual gallery tour. Join workshop to transform things people throw away into playful, environmentally friendly works of art. Free with museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. LACMA, North Piazza, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA 323-857-6010.
Yoga for Runners – 1-3pm. Running is a cardiovas- cular activity good for bones, metabolism, muscle tone, mood. The downside is tight, short muscles that can lead to an injury. Class covers after-run yoga and stretches to get tightness from hips, quadriceps and hamstrings to prevent injury. $35/early, $45 day of. Yoga Works, 1426 Montana Ave, Santa Monica. 310-393-5150.
YogaWorks.com.
THURSDAY, APRIL 19
Backpacking Basics Class – 8:15pm. REI will take the mystery out of Backpacking with a show and tell session. Backpacking essentials covered: choosing a pack; selecting proper clothing; the right footwear; understanding the basic gear you need to reach your destination. No experience necessary. Free. Santa Monica REI Store, 402 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica. 310-458-4370.
REI.com/Stores/20.
FRIDAY, APRIL 20
Ragnar Relay 2012 – 12 person, 200(ish)-mile, overnight running relay race from Huntington Beach to Coronado Island. Routes, time, costs: Ragnar-
Relay.com/Race/SouthernCalifornia.
Tadasana International Festival of Yoga and Music – Apr 20-22. 8am daily. A transformative festival uniting yoga, music, and community. Offers 60 master teachers of 75+ classes and workshops, 32 musical groups in yoga classes and at night, and 40 speakers in the Daily Love Lounge. Live, in-class musical performances by artists from around the world, lectures, organic food court, artwork and 70+ booths in an eco-conscious market, and yoga of course. Tadasana Village. Tickets & details:
TadasanaFestival.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 21
Midlife Passage: A Mystical Journey for Women – 9am-12:30pm. Midlife is a powerful time of trans- formation in a woman’s life. Women are invited to release regrets and attachment to the past, discover the soul’s wisdom and wholeness, reveal inner radi- ance and the creative healing force seeking expres- sion for families, community and the world. $30/ advance, $35/at door. Agape International Spiritual Center, 5700 Buckingham Pkwy, Fl 2, Culver City. 310-348-1260.
AgapeLive.com.
Free Yoga Class with YogaWorks’ Veronica Wolkow – 10-11am. Beginners welcome. No experience necessary. Bring a mat. Whole Foods Market, Plaza El Segundo, 760 S. Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo.
Dalai Lama Presents “Peace of Mind in Trou- bled Times – 1:30pm. The speech will cover how to cultivate generosity, humility, and equanim- ity—universal themes that have made international peace icon Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, one of the world’s most beloved spiritual teachers. Long Beach Arena, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Prices from $20 to $94. Tickets available at all Ticketmaster locations and the Long Beach Per- forming Arts Center Main Box Office. For more info visit
Ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.
30 Los Angeles
NaturallyLA.com Griffith Park Observatory SUNDAY, APRIL 22
Canyon Restoration with Tree People – 8:45am- 12pm. Join TreePeople in a native planting and restoration project in Lower Topanga. TreePeople is restoring this riparian ecosystem, a rare breeding site of the endangered steelhead trout. Intersection of PHC & Topanga Canyon. 310-458-4370. REI. com/Stores/20.
Stand Up for Clean Water – 9am-2pm. Clean water supporters and outdoor enthusiasts gather at Santa Monica Beach to raise awareness about stormwater runoff and ocean pollution. Festival includes stand-up paddling competitive and fun races, demos, lessons, sea cleanup, yoga, music, refreshments, a kid’s area, and more. Celebrating Clean Water Act’s 40th and Earth Day. REI, SM Baykeeper and Waterkeeper Alliance host. Santa Monica Pier Parking.
St14@REI.com.
Children’s Earth Day at Star Eco Station – 10am- 4pm. A wild day of earth education and celebration at one of the best family Earth Day celebrations in Southern California. Enjoy live performances, celebrity guests, crafts, food, games and more at this tropically themed outdoor festival. STAR Eco Station,10101 Jefferson Blvc, Culver City. 310-842- 8060.
EcoStation.org.
Earth without Art is Just “Eh” – 12pm. Celebrate Earth Day programs and activities designed for children and adults, including artist-led workshops, bike-related films, tours of the collection for families and adults, storytelling, sketching from nature and a guided walk through the natural art on campus. Free with general admission, free museum admission to those with a bike helmet or bike parking receipts, or who have traveled by alternative transportation. LACMA, BP Grand Entrance, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA. 323-857-6010.
LACMA.Org/Event/Earth-Day.
Hausman and Aiana String Quartets – 6pm. Performing Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 1 in E flat major, Opus 12; Mozart: String Quartet No. 17 in B-flat major K. 458, “Hunt.” Free, no reserva- tions. LACMA, Bing Theater, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA 323-857-6010.
TUESDAY, APRIL 24
Fundamentals of Rock Climbing – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn the basic techniques of climbing in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Includes an overview of the sport as well as individualized instruction in belay- ing, climbing equipment and climbing technique. All gear provided. $35/member, $55/nonmember. Manhattan Beach REI, 1800 Rosecrans Ave, Ste E, Manhattan Beach. 310-727-0728.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL25
Green Living Workshop – 8:30pm. Workshop covers one topic per week: water, energy, waste, chemicals, transportation, shopping and food. With the Sustainable WorksBook, participants review and take action on 10 related solutions. Participants earn a Completion Bag filled with eco-goodies if all workshop requirements are met. Free. Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica. 310-458-8600.
THURSDAY, APRIL 26
30th Annual SpringFest: Carnival & Community Festival – Apr 26-29. Kids’ zone, carnival rides, arts and crafts, food court, gourmet food trucks, fun games and activities. Free admission and parking. Aviation Park near the Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhat- tan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach. 310-376-6911.
Agape’s Annual Revelation Conference – Apr 26- 29. Rejuvenate by listening to and communing with world-class speakers and attending transforming workshops. Live entertainment, a youth and family pool party, spoken word, dance and more. Such speakers as Iyanla Vanzant, Jean Houston and Will Coleman; creative programs from the Music and Arts Ministry, the Youth and Family Ministry and the Agape International Choir. $506/general, $461/ministers and practitioners and ambassador participants, $191/age 6-19. Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Registration: Revelation, 310-348-1260 x 1391; Ambassador, 310-348-1260 x 1392; Youth, 310-348-1260 x 1302.
AgapeLive.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 27
The Highest Pass: Documentary Film Premier – Seven motorcycle riders journey through the Himalayas making life and death decisions while traversing icy cliffs and India’s traffic. As they cross hard terrain and climb to 18,000 feet their guru Yogi Anand inspires the riders to question what it means to truly live. Laemmle’s Monica 4-plex Theater, 1332 2nd St, Santa Monica. Info, show times: Laem-
mle.com.
TheHighestPass.com.
Akashic Records Practitioner Training – Apr 27- 29. 7-10pm, Fri; 9:30am-6:30pm, Sat & Sun. Bar- bara Schiffman, ARCT. Learn to read the Akashic Records for yourself and others in only one weekend via Linda Howe’s Pathway Prayer Process. Get certified as an Akashic Practitioner, help evolve the Akashic Field and deepen your own Soul-connec- tion. $325. Burbank. Info: 818-415-3479, Akashi-
cLA@gmail.com.
YourLifeAndSoul.com.
Bhakti Journey: The Heart of Yoga – 7:45-9:50pm. Bhakti Yoga is the yoga of love and devotion. It is the remembrance we are all one in union (yoga). Includes light asana, pranayama, meditation, music and chanting all to lead us back to our deepest intu- ition. The first part of the journey will lay down the foundations of Bhakti. Future workshops will build on that base. $25. YogaWorks, 2215 Main St, Santa Monica. 310-664-6470.
YogaWorks.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
Golden Heart Art in the Park – 10am-2pm. Join Golden Heart for a day fun, including snacks, art proj- ects, a break dancing lesson and more. Appropriate for every child of any age who is ready and willing to participate in the day’s activities. Free, everyone welcome. Roxbury Park, 471 S Roxbury Dr, Beverly Hills. 310-883-5450.
EnterGoldenHeart.com.
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