Spring is in the air. And so are plenty of fun film, music, art, sports and multimedia events and festivals in Los Angeles.
Roky Erickson With The Night Beats
When: March 1, 8 p.m.
Where: El Rey Theatre
What: Roky Erickson is a living legend of the psychedelic music persuasion. He and his Austin, Texas band the 13th Floor Elevators influenced many indie and mainstream musicians. Now he's playing an LA show with The Night Beats.
Shatner's World
When: March 10, 8 p.m.
Where: Pantages Theater
What: The hubris, the bombastic sense of irony, the kitschy, the creepy...they all make up Shatner's World. For this one-night-only live stage appearance, William Shatner will re-visit his highs and lows in his usual dramatic style.
Pamper Me Fabulous
When: March 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Vibiana, Downtown
What: Girl's day out, anyone? This pampering spa event brings together spas and beauty companies from Southern California to offer guests workshops, workouts, shopping, mini-spa and beauty treatments and more in a festive atmosphere with drinks and music. Tickets are $42.
Narrative Inventions in Photography
When: Through March 11, 2012
Where: The Getty Center
What: An exhibition that showcases contemporary creators who are combining text and photography. Artists featured: Carrie Mae Weems, Eileen Cowin and Simryn Gill.
Ultimate Wine Festival
When: March 12, 2012, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Shade Hotel, Manhattan Beach
What: This 7th edition of an annual event will showcase 20 top California winemakers and include hors d'oeuvres. A percentage of the proceeds from the $100 entrance fee goes to Manhattan Beach Middle School. Space is limited to 200 guests so buy your tickets soon.
Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s Day Community Parade
When: March 17, 11 a.m.
Where: Pier Ave. and Valley Dr. Hermosa Beach
What: If you live in the South Bay or just need a beach getaway on St. Patty’s Day, head down to this parade--now in its 18th year. There will be floats, marching bands, classic cars, clowns and more starting at 11 a.m.
2012 St. Patricks Day Festival
When: March 17, 1-5 p.m.
Where: 6525 W Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
What: This slightly early celebration of the most Irish day of the year takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. It includes a full day of wine, beer and spirit drinking, as well as food. General admission tickets are $25 (2-5 p.m.) and $35 for VIP (1-5 p.m.).
The LA Marathon
When: March 18
Where: Downtown to Santa Monica
What: This annual 'stadium-to-sea' 26-mile race (which also features a 5K) will take runners all over the city, from a start-point at Dodger Stadium through West Hollywood, Beverly and ultimately to a finish-line in Santa Monica.
Susan G. Komen LA County Race for the Cure
When: March 24
Where: Dodger Stadium, Elysian Park
What: The annual 'Race for the Cure' includes a 5K race, 5K walk, and ‘Kids Fun Run,’ all to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer and a cure for it.
Duff McKagan Signs 'It's So Easy: And Other Lies'
When: March 24, 4 p.m.
Where: Book Soup, W. Hollywood
What: Remember Duff McKagan from Guns n' Roses? You know, "the hot one." Well I guess technically they were all hot but Duff was my personal favorite. And he'll be at Book Soup signing copies of his memoir--a "harrowing journey through the dark heart of one of the most notorious bands in rock-and-roll history and out the other side."
