Memorial Day weekend is here again. Avoid the traffic and long lines and check out some Memorial Day alternatives.
1. National Moment of Remembrance
You don't have to be at any particular spot to take part in this event. Wherever you are, whatever you're doing you'll be in the right location. Congress established the National Moment of Remembrance to encourage one and all to take a moment to honor those who have fallen in defense of the freedoms we all enjoy. It takes place from 3:00pm to 3:01pm local time on Memorial Day, May 26th.
National Moment of Remembrance Basics
- Check out the official website for more information: www.remember.gov
2. Arclight Cinemas
Air conditioning, assigned seating and a full bar. It's not a traditional Memorial Day festivity but what better day for an old-fashioned double-feature? The original Hollywood Dome still offers the best viewing experience in LA and now a sister location has opened at the Sherman Oaks Galleria. Check out the Arclight website for the full schedule.
Arclight Cinemas Basics
- Arclight Cinemas website: www.arclightcinemas.com
- Arclight Hollywood:
- Address: 6360 W Sunset Blvd, LA, CA 90028
- Phone: (323) 464-1478
- Arclight Sherman Oaks:
- Address: 15301 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
- Phone: (818) 501-7033
3. Griffith Observatory
It's one of LA's coolest cultural institutions. If you haven't seen it since the redesign and renovation, now's the time. While hundreds of thousands fight the good fight on the 5, the 101 and the 405, you can sit back and drink in the restful beauty of the Milky Way. For a really special treat the Observatory will be hosting a special event on Sunday, May 25th with live coverage as NASA’s Phoenix Mars Mission lands on the Red Planet from 3pm till closing.
Griffith Observatory Basics
- Griffith Observatory website: www.griffithobs.org
- Address:2800 East Observatory Rd, LA, CA 90027
- Phone: (213) 473-0800
- Local's Note: Check their website for the latest information on tickets and parking.
4. Magical Magnolia Bicycle Tour
Live in the Valley? Got Kids? Check out the Magical Magnolia Bicycle Tour in Burbank. It's happening on Sunday, May 24th from 3pm to 7pm. Great shops have banded together to promote the neighborhood and offer up a fun event that doesn't require a car.
Magical Magnolia Bicycle Tour Basics
- Magical Magnolia Bicycle Tour website: www.magnoliaparkburbank.org
- Local's Note: Don't miss Porto's Bakery. You're biking, you deserve pastries.
5. The Spazmatics
Who doesn't love 80s science nerds? The Spazmatics are an all-geek celebration of 80s new wave nerddom. They're throwing a Memorial Day weekend bash on Sunday May 25th at the Dragonfly in Hollywood.
The Spazmatics Basics
- Address: The Dragonfly, 6510 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, CA 90038
- Date: Sunday, May 25: 10pm - 2am
- Spazmatics website: www.thespazmaticsonline.com
- Dragonfly website: www.thedragonfly.com
