Staying In LA for Memorial Day Weekend

If you've decided not to jet to Vegas or Miami for the long weekend you're probably trying to figure out what the hell to do in L.A. besides stay home and guzzle a 6-pack and grill some steaks. Although that is a popular (and not bad) idea there are actually a few cool things going on in SoCal from May 25-28.

UCLA JazzReggae Festival

The UCLA JazzReggae Festival has been going on forever and is a nice way for UCLA alumni to catch up with old classmates. The Festival starts on "Jam Day" Sunday, May 27, 2007. Gates open at 11 a.m. and the concert is from 12 noon to 7 p.m. The Festival is located at the UCLA Intramural Field on the campus of UCLA in Westwood. Artists that will perform include Jill Scott, Lupe Fiasco, Les Nubians, Soulive, J*Davey, Dujeous and Christian Scott. "Reggae Day" is on Monday, May 28, 2007 and will feature reggae musicians such as Luciano, Cham, Turbulence, General Degree, Mr. Peppa and many more.

Tickets are $25 per day in advance and $30 on the day of the event. For more information or to purchase tickets please go to www.jazzreggaefest.com

Fiesta Hermosa

Come out and enjoy fun in the sun and sand in Hermosa Beach this weekend! The free Fiesta Hermosa event is a 3-day arts and crafts festival that has taken place in Hermosa Beach every Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend for over 35 years. It is the largest arts and crafts fair in Southern California featuring more than 270 vendors. This year Fiesta Hermosa will also feature Calypso/Caribbean, 70's pop, classic rock, hip-hop, smooth jazz, 60's, jazz, 80's, and Rock n Roll bands on two sound stages.

For more information please visit www.fiestahermosa.com

Pasadena Summer Fest

This is a really fun and cool event however, it won't be taking place this year due to problems with location. Apparently it will start again next year.


Parties

L.A. wouldn't be L.A. if there weren't going to be a ton of parties this weekend. Of course the Hollywood Hills will be alive with the sound of music. If you're one of the cool kids you'll know where to go. Probably the biggest parties this weekend are "Riot on Sunset" at the House of Blues' Foundation Room on Sunday, May 27, 2007 and Avalon Nightclub in Hollywood is also hosting a huge event also on Sunday. Check out www.clubzone.com for more info.