a supportive fellow students. Call for prerequisites, cost. The Hub, 2001 S Barrington Ave, Ste 150, LA. 310-454-5335. TheHub-LA.com. DanceAlive.com/ Take-Charge-Now.


MamaFest at The Sanctuary – 10am-4pm. Family Concert w/Randy Kaplan. Q&A with nationally rec- ognized pediatrician Dr. Jay Gordon. Mothers Day Gifts, Prizes, Holistic Spa Treatments, Crafts for Kids. Free. The Sanctuary, 11965 Venice Blvd, L.A. Info, birthsanctuary.com/mamafest, 800-MY-BIRTH.


Receive, Transform, Inspire: Movement Work- shop for Women – 10am-12pm. For women desir- ing thriving relationships with men, receptivity is a state of being. In two expansive hours, you will have the time and space to unwind, explore your rhythm and re-discover your most vibrant self. Class provides the skills needed to create healthy, fulfilling relationships with everyone in your life. Space limited. $20/preregistration, $25/day of. The Hub, 2001 S Barrington Ave, Ste 150, LA. Register, Nita Rubio: 310-560-6225. EmbodyShakti@gmail.com.


Edible Landscaping – 10:30am-1:30pm. A Green Garden Academy workshop. Learn how to incorpo- rate edibles into your garden, including raised veg- etable beds and planters. Discover special planting tips for maximizing your yield. Free, registration not required. Santa Monica Main Library, Multipurpose Rm, 2nd Fl, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica. 310-458-8972. SustainableSM.org/Landscape.


An Evening with George Noory host of Coast to Coast AM – 7-9pm. Conversation, Q&A, and autograph session. $29, standing room; $49, seat. Mystic Journey Bookstore, 1319 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, 310-399-7070.


Teen “After Dark” Event – 7-10pm, must enter before 8pm. Teens are invited to see the exhibi- tion Children of the Plumed Serpent: The Legacy of Quetzalcoatl in Ancient Mexico and dance under the stars to DJ Knockstudy. Only for teens in middle or high school, not college. Bring school ID or photo ID with birth date or note from a teacher, parent or guardian. Museum and security staff chaperone the evening. Free, tickets required. $10 parking, free after 7pm. LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA. Tickets: 323-857-6010. Educate@LACMA.org.


SUNDAY, MAY 13


Wolves at The Hub – 1-4pm. Take part in the com- ing of wolves to The Hub and greet our 4-legged brothers and sisters. Includes intro from director of Wolf Connection; a dance into Silence using drum and rattle; a walk, as a pack, to Stoner Park for cama- raderie with the brothers and sisters; play, pictures and whatever else comes from the Silence. Dress for the weather and bring your healing oils, eye pillow, rattles, cameras. $65/preregistered at WolfConnec- tion.org, $85/day of. The Hub, 2001 S Barrington Ave, Ste 150, LA. 310-560-6225. TheHub-LA.com.


Crossroads Chamber Orchestra – 6pm. Perform- ing Shostakovich, String Quartet No. 10 in A flat major; Opus 118, chamber version and Schubert, Rondo in A major, D438. Free. No reservations. LACMA, Bing Theater, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA. 323-857-6010. LACMA.org/Event/Crossroads- Chamber-Orchestra-1.


Artist Reception: Jennifer MaHarry – 6:30-9pm. Exhibit, Nature LA: Jennifer MaHarry, is a tribute to the wild horses living in the desert and mountain regions of Western Utah. $5/donation to support The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. The G2 Gallery,


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Henry “The Skipper” Franklin – 6pm. Bassist Henry Franklin’s prolific career began with Willie Bobo and Archie Shepp, and he rose to fame work- ing with Hugh Masakela. Free, no reservations. LACMA, BP Grand Entrance, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA 323-857-6010. LACMA.org.


SATURDAY, MAY 19


Akashic Intro Workshop – Learn about the Akashic Records and experience your own Akashic connection via Linda Howe’s Pathway Prayer Process to Access the Heart of the Akashic Records. Access your own soul’s wisdom, be more joyful and confident, feel balanced and energized, and have the courage to take your leap of faith. Burbank. Time, cost: 818-415-3479.


Ballona Wetlands 1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice. The2Gallery.com.


MONDAY, MAY 14 Racy Reads: Teen Book Group – 5:30-6:30pm. Teens get to munch on snacks while talking about books and issues that matter to them. Call for the title of book. Free. Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica. Erica Cuyugan: 310-458-8621.


What’s So California about California Design? – 7pm. Bill Stern, exec dir of the Museum of Cali- fornia Design in LA, discusses how local materi- als, war industries and the burgeoning population conspired to make California a preeminent source of new products and new looks for the entire nation. Stern served as consulting curator on the special exhibition California Design, 1930-1965: “Living in a Modern Way,” on view thru June 3. Free, no reservations. LACMA, Brown Auditorium, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA. 323-857-6010. LACMA.org.


TUESDAY, MAY 15


Tantric Dance of Feminine Power – Tuesdays, May 15-June 12. 7-10pm. With Nita Rubio. A movement modality to connect to the subtle energies of the body; the source is Shakti, the movement is of the cosmos. $150/series. The Hub, 2001 S Barrington Ave, Ste 150, LA. Advance registration required, Nita Rubio: 310-560-6225. EmbodyShakti@gmail.com.


WEDNESDAY, MAY 16


Greg and Steve Children’s Concert – May 16-18. 9:30-10:30am & 11:30am-12:30pm each day. With more than 3 million records sold, Greg and Steve are the number one children’s music duo. Their singable lyrics and catchy melodies are set to a contemporary beat. Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach. Tickets, info: 800-548-4063. RBPAC.org.


FRIDAY, MAY 18


Spring Meditation Retreat – May 18-20. Join Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith and Dr. Rickie Byars Beckwith for a weekend retreat in the silence. Commit and surrender to the highest possibility; welcome the future in its eternal moment. Retreat includes prayer, visioning, chanting and sacred song and yoga. $450/overnight double occupancy including vegetarian/vegan meals, $350/commuters including lunch and dinner. The Royal Way Ranch, Lucerne Valley. Details, register: 310-348-1260 x 1380. AgapeLive.org. RoyalWay.org.


Palos Verdes Half Marathon + Community 5K – Both runs start and finish at the Terranea Resort. Enjoy Southern California’s most scenic courses, rolling hills with beautiful sea views and cool breezes. Half marathon finishers receive a techni- cal shirt, 5K finishers receive a quality 100 percent cotton shirt. Rancho Palos Verdes. 3120-828-4123. W2Promotions.com.


Free Yoga Class – 10-11am. Class taught by Yo- gaWorks’ Veronica Wolkow. Beginners welcome. No experience necessary. Bring a mat. Free. Whole Foods Market, Plaza El Segundo, 760 S Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo.


3rd Annual Women of the Green Generation Conference – 10am-6pm. Conference for women who are inspiring leaders, visionaries and drivers in creating solutions to current environmental, economic and social challenges. $98. Mar- rakesh House, Culver City. Register for address: WomenOfTheGreenGeneration.com.


14-Day Detox Resolution – May 19-26. 2-3:30pm each day. Replenish your mind, rejuvenate your body and learn to set your intentions. An asana portion enhances the body’s ability to detoxify, as the diet helps nourish the soul. 5 days vegetarian, 5 days raw and the last 4 days raw and blended. Participants will go through the journey supporting each other. Note: Sample menu will be provided but a blender is needed. $80/preregistration, $100/day of. Yoga Works, 1426 Montana Ave, Santa Monica. 310-393-5150. YogaWorks.com.


SUNDAY, MAY 20


Coast 2 Coast Swim Challenge – LA Tri Club fundraiser. Every lap helps fund free water safety and swim lessons for underserved LA kids. South- ern California athletes will collectively swim 2,462 miles, the distance between LA and New York. Swimmers of all abilities can sign up for one or more 30-min stages. Culver City Plunge, 4175 Overland Ave, Culver City. 818-849-6397. Coast2CoastSwim.com.


Santa Monica Classic 2012 – A 10K and 5K run to benefit Heal the Bay. Run a spectacular point-to- point course through the heart of Santa Monica. The event finishes with a post-race party on the Santa Monica Pier. Barnard Way south of Ocean Park Blvd. 213-542-3000. SantaMonicacClassic.com.


TUESDAY, MAY 22


Fundamentals of Rock Climbing – 6:30-8:30pm. See May 8 listing. All gear provided. $35/member, $55/nonmember. Manhattan Beach REI, 1800 Rose- crans Ave, Ste E, Manhattan Beach. 310-727-0728.


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