For Valentine’s Day Get Crafty at Crafted celebration of Valentines Day is already embedded amongst your family tradition, get on it early at Crafted —Port of Los Angeles with your Valentine and create custom gifts together.
February 7 through 9
Creation Station: Valentines Day Crafts Love Notes and Hearts Create Sweet Custom Valentines Day Cards for your loved ones for only a $1.
February 8
Valentines Day often feels like a throw away holiday given that it follows Hanukkah, Christmas, and the West’s New Years. Include the Chinese New Year, Valentines Days just feels like... meh. Typically, folks aren’t looking to break the bank so soon after a major holiday. But if the
Class: Eco-friendly Valentines Day Flowers Struggling on what to get your special Valentine? Trying to spend less the $20 but still give something from the heart? Well try hand crafting your very own Eco-friendly flower. In this session you will be given the supplies to create your own stemmed flower out of metal, guaranteed not to wilt or die. There’s no need to RSVP, but guests must purchase the $18 material kit from Fashionable Familiars upon arrival. The class is from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Creation Station. This is a class taught by Jennifer Seden of Fashionable Familiars. Age range is from 6 to 99. Details: (831) 239-2194; fashionablefamiliars@ gmail.com
February 8
Sparkling Wine Tasting Event: Valentines Day is just around the corner, and what would that special day be without the bubbles?! But, which one? Champagne? Prosecco? Cava? Rose? How much should you spend? And, what does Sec, Brut or Extra Dry mean anyways? Sommelier Thomas Stangl will be presenting a fun and informative sparkling wine tasting at Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, February 8 from 3p-5p. Pre-purchase $30 tickets at Off the Vine, 491 W 6th St or at the event.
February 9
Class: Forged Wire Necklace or Earrings with Jen’s Jewels Wire Forging earrings or necklaces, create your own design in metal. Choose from the earring kit for $25 (includes copper and silver wire, earring hooks, two silver jump rings if needed) or necklace kit for $35 (includes copper and silver wire, 18-inch of sterling silver chain, learn how to make your own hook closure, four silver jump rings if needed). Learn the science of how to take soft malleable wire, bend it to create your own design and forge it with a hammer to solidify your design. Class starts at 3 p.m.
Entertainment February 7
Quarteto Nuevo Alvas Showroom is hosting the Quarteto Nuevo at 8 p.m., Feb. 7. The Quartet will be playing percussions from North and South India, Mexico and the Middle East. They’ll also play the sounds of the cello, acoustic guitar, soprano sax and alto flute. Admission to this show is $20. $15 for students who show a student id. Details: (800) 403-3447; www.alvasshowroom. com Venue: Alvas Showroom Location: 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro
February 8
South Bay Comedy Jam Hang out with Memphis Will and friends at the South Bay Pavilion every second and fourth Saturday. Admission is free, starting at 5 p.m. Tips and proceeds will benefit Last Time Entertainment Details: (818) 392-9565 Venue: South Bay Pavillion Location: 20700 Avalon Blvd., Carson L.A.vation U2 Tribute Band L.A.vation a U2 tribute band will be playing at Calendar continued on page 14.
ACE: Arts • Cuisine • Entertainment February 7 – 20, 2014
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