Bank of America customers get free admission to museums locally & nationwide the first weekend of every month

Photo of the Discovery Science Center courtesy of Buchanan-Hermit

If you're a Bank of America customer, you can get free admission to some local museums (nationwide, for those out of state) the first weekend of every month by showing your card!  The following museums are offering free admission on Saturday and Sunday:

• Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) located at 5905 Wilshire Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call (323) 857-6000.
• Autry National Center of the American West located at 4700 Western Heritage Way in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call (323) 667-2000.
• Skirball Cultural Center located at 2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call (323) 440-4500.
• Hammer Museum located at 10899 Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call (310) 443-7000.
• Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) located at 628 Alamitos Avenue in Long Beach and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call (562) 437-1689.
• Laguna Art Museum is located at 307 Cliff Drive in Laguna Beach and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call (949) 494-8971.
• Discovery Science Center is located at 2500 North Main Street in Santa Ana and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call (714) 542-2823.

Visit Bank of America's website for a complete list of dates, museums in other states taking part and other information.

Free admission on select Fridays to Aquarium of the Pacific's Shark Lagoon Nights

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Aquarium of the Pacific is offering free admission tonight and many Friday nights to their Shark Lagoon Nights from 6-9 PM!  Fun, interesting and informative for the whole family!  The complete list of free nights can be found here.

Some nights may end up being cancelled due to weather, so check Aquarium of the Pacific's website and/or give them a call to confirm the event is still taking place the night(s) you choose to go.

Aquarium of the Pacific is located at 100 Aquarium Way in Long Beach and directions can be found here.  For additional information, please call Aquarium of the Pacific at (562) 590-3100, Ext. 0.

March 29, 2013 Megan Arial has a free concert at CityWalk tonight

The Music Spotlight Series continues tonight with pop singer Megan Arial hitting the stage at Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans tonight!  The concert is taking place from 7-10 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.  In addition to being free, this concert is also outdoors, so dress warm.

Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending, please call Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule.

March 26, 2013 - Rogue premieres tonight at the ArcLight Hollywood with details on how you can attend

The new DirecTV original television series Rogue premieres at the ArcLight Hollywood tonight!  The stars (Thandie Newton, Marton Csokas, Joshua Sasse, Leah Gibson & other cast members), the producers and other celebrities are all scheduled to start walking the red carpet at 6:15 p.m.

Details on how to attend the premiere:  If you're not a member of Gofobo, sign up (it's free, quick and easy).  Next click this link to RSVP and print out the free tickets.  Attendees are asked to arrive in business casual clothing (no jeans, shorts, t-shirts, g-strings, etc).  Tickets don't guarantee entry, so it's important to arrive early.  Attendees will be lining up at the southeast corner of Sunset and Ivar.  The first two episodes of the new show will begin screening at 7:30 p.m.

The ArcLight Hollywood is located at 6360 West Sunset Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the ArcLight Hollywood at (323) 464-1478. 

March 24, 2013 - It's G.I. Joe: Retaliation "Americana Day" at Golden Apple Comics today with lots of freebies and fun

Golden Apple Comics is celebrating the upcoming movie G.I. Joe: Retaliation with "Americana Day" today at the store from 12-2 PM!  This is a free event, so arrive early as many are expected to attend.  The event features the following:

• G.I. Joe: Retaliation star Elodie Yung (who plays Jinx in the film) will be meeting fans and signing free autographs!

•  Carl's Jr. will be on hand serving free Western Bacon Cheeseburgers, fries and soft drinks!

•  Marinello Schools of Beauty will be giving fans free camouflage manicures and makeup!

• Free prizes will be available from the movie.

• The first 100 fans to arrive will receive a free Americana Italian Ice from Mustache Mike's.

•  Madame Tussauds will have a life-size wax figure of actor and WWE Champion Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson that fans will be able to pose for photos with!

• Fans will be able to test their shooting skills with free paintball target practice, courtesy of Paintball USA!

• Our friends at Power 106 will be on hand playing music and doing giveaways!

• You'll have an opportunity to write a letter to our brave troops courtesy of Operation Gratitude!

• Golden Apple Comics will also have 20% off all merchandise in the store!

Golden Apple Comics is located at 7018 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Golden Apple Comics at (323) 658-6047.

March 23, 2013 - Artist Vs Poet and This Century have a free concert at CityWalk tonight

Photo courtesy of Joe Kirkland

Emerging Artist Saturdays kicks off with pop/rock bands Artist Vs Poet (Joe Kirkland, Dylan Stevens & Jason Dean) and This Century (Joel Kanitz, Ryan Gose, Sean Silverman & Alex Silverman) hitting the stage at Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans tonight!  The concert is taking place from 7-10 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.  In addition to being free, this concert is also outdoors, so dress warm.

Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending, please call Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule.

March 23, 2013 - Free Zumba party today at Athleta at The Grove with Olympian Catherine Garceau attending and more

Athleta at The Grove is throwing a free Zumba party today from 1-4 PM!  Zumba is a dance fitness program, so you can get fit and there will be giveaways every 30 minutes.

Canadian Catherine Garceau who won the bronze medal in synchronized swimming at the 2000 Olympic Games will also be on hand meeting fans.  How great would it be to train with an Olympian? Following the party, Catherine Garceau will also be teaching a free Zumba class at 4:00 PM.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found  here.  For any additional information, please call Athleta at (323) 937-0329.

March 22, 2013 - Roshon Fegan and Chelsea Williams have a free concert at CityWalk tonight

Photo courtesy of Chelsea Williams

Photo courtesy of Roshon Fegan

The Music Spotlight Series kicks off tonight with rapper Roshon Fegan and rocker Chelsea Williams hitting the stage at Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans tonight!  The concert is taking place from 7-10 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue.  In addition to being free, this concert is also outdoors, so dress warm.

Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending, please call Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule.

March 20, 2013 - NBC's The Voice premieres at the Chinese Theatre tonight with details on how to get free tickets

NBC's The Voice has a big 4th season premiere at the Chinese Theatre tonight!  Coaches from the series (Adam Levine, Usher, Blake Shelton & Shakira), host Carson Daly, the producers and other celebrity guests are scheduled to begin walking the red carpet at 5:30 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. the first episode of the new season will screen inside the Chinese Theatre. 

Sound fun?  How 'bout some free tickets to attend?  First, join Gofobo and then click here,  here, here or here to print out tickets.  There are lots of tickets available, but if tickets are all gone at the link you click, click another.  These tickets don't guarantee entry, so it's important you arrive early.

The historic Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation (which you can get at the information booth without having to purchase anything).  

March 12, 2013 - Free admission to the 21st Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design till 4/27 at the FIDM

The FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) is offering free admission to their 21st Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design now till April 27th, 2013!  Over 100 costumes will be on display at the exhibition!  The exhibition is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

See costumes from all the nominees for Best Costume this year at the Academy Awards (Anna Karenina, Snow White and the Huntsman, Les Misérables, Lincoln and Mirror Mirror).  There are also costumes from The Avengers, The Hunger Games, Argo, Skyfall, Django Unchained, End of Watch, ParaNorman, The Master, The Artist, John Carter, Hitchcock, Sparkle, American Reunion and A Royal Affair on display! 

The FIDM is located 919 South Grand Avenue in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the FIDM at (213) 623-5821.

Below I've added a video to give you a feel for the exhibition:

March 9, 2013 - Free screening of Mask followed by a Q&A with the screenwriter and cast members

Free screening of the movie Mask (1985) followed by a question and answer session with writer Anna Hamilton Phelan and cast members (no names are listed & schedules permitting) today!  The screening starts at 2:00 p.m. in the MLK Jr. Auditorium at the Santa Monica Public Library.  Seating is limited, so arrive early.

The Santa Monica Public Library is located at 601 Santa Monica Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call the Santa Monica Public Library at (310) 458-8600.

March 5, 2013 - Print out free tickets to attend the Greedy Lying Bastards premiere on March 6th

Print out free tickets to attend the premiere of the new documentary Greedy Lying Bastards at the Harmony Gold Theater!  If you haven't joined Gofobo.com yet, register here and click here to RSVP and print out your tickets.  The premiere is taking place on March 6th, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the screening starting at 7:30 p.m.  Producer/actress Daryl Hannah, writer/director Craig Scott Rosebraugh, actor Justin Chatwin and others are scheduled to attend. 

Tickets don't guarantee admission, so arrive early as seating is very limited.  This is the premiere, so dress to impress (no jeans, shorts, t-shirts, etc).  Special thanks to the movie screening expert Marco Hovanky for the heads up on this event!

The Harmony Gold Theater is located at 7655 West Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.

March 1-31, 2013 - El Coyote Mexican Cafe is celebrating their 82nd Anniversary with some great deals all month long

Photo courtesy of El Coyote Mexican Cafe

The legendary El Coyote Mexican Cafe celebrates their 82nd Anniversary by passing on some great (and yummy) deals all month long!  Special thanks to Toni for her help with this entry!

• All month long get one El Coyote Mexican pizza for only 82 cents by saying "Happy Anniversary" to your server!  Offer is for dine-in only.

• On their Anniversary on March 5th, get 1 cheese enchilada or 1 taco (shredded beef, shredded chicken or potato) served with rice and beans for only 82 cents.  One special per person for dine-in only.  

• There also will be a free Tres Sietes Tequila tasting from 6-9 p.m. in the bar on March 5th.

El Coyote Mexican Cafe is located at 7312 Beverly Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call El Coyote Mexican Cafe at (323) 939-2255.

February 27, 2013 - Jimmie Johnson is doing a meet and greet at Sprinkles Cupcakes at The Grove today

Photo courtesy of GalexyTrooper

NASCAR driver and Daytona 500 winner Jimmie Johnson is stopping by Sprinkles Cupcakes at The Grove for a meet and greet!  The first 50 fans will each receive a free cupcake!  This event is taking place from 3-4 p.m.  Jimmie will also be doing an interview with Extra at 2:30 p.m. at The Grove too.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Sprinkles Cupcakes at (323) 931-4498.

February 23, 2013 - The free Invisible Art, Visible Artists Editors Seminar takes place at Egyptian Theatre today

The free Invisible Art, Visible Artists Editors Seminar with this year's Oscar-nominated editors is taking place at the Egyptian Theatre today!  The event starts at 10:00 a.m. and seating is on a first come, first served basis.  Doors open at 9:00 a.m., so arrive early.  Those scheduled to attend include:

• William Goldenberg will discuss Argo.

•  Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers will discuss Silver Linings Playbook.

•  Tim Squyres will discuss Life of Pi.

• Michael Kahn will discuss Lincoln.

• Dylan Tichenor and William Goldenberg will discuss Zero Dark Thirty.

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712  Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.

February 23, 2013 - The free Oscar-Nominated Art Directors Seminar is taking place at the Egyptian Theatre today

The free Oscar-Nominated Art Directors Seminar is taking place at the Egyptian Theatre!  The event starts at 3:00 p.m. and seating is on a first come, first served basis.  Arrive early.  Those scheduled to attend include:

• Production designer Eve Stewart and set decorator Anna Lynch-Robinson will discuss Les Misérables.

•  Production designer Dan Hennah, set decorator  Ra Vincent and set decorator/art director Simon Bright will discuss The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

•  Production designer David Gropman and set decorator Anna Pinnock will discuss Life of Pi.

• Production designer Rick Carter and set decorator Jim Erickson will discuss Lincoln.

• Production designer Sarah Greenwood and set decorator Katie Spencer will discuss Anna Karenina.

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712  Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.

February 23, 2013 - Last chance to catch some free screenings today at the Los Angeles, Italia in Hollywood

The Los Angeles, Italia closes today, but not before another free day of screenings at the Chinese 6 Theatres at the Hollywood & Highland Center!  First come, first served seating.  Arrive early.

Today the schedule includes the following:

• Drama and mafia masterpiece The Godfather: Part II (1974) screens at 9:00 a.m.

• The documentary Jet Set screens at 1:00 p.m.

•  Crime drama Once Upon a Time in America (1984) screens at 3:40 p.m. 

• Documentary Open Heart (2013) screens at 8:50 p.m. with director Kief Davidson attending.

Chinese 6 Theatres is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation.  For further information, please call Chinese 6 Theatres at (323) 465-4847 or e-mail Los Angeles, Italia at pr@LosAngelesItalia.com. 

February 22, 2013 - UFC 157 weigh-ins are taking place in Anaheim today

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to town with UFC 157 on Saturday!  Today, all the fighters on the card will be weighing in and having their stare downs at 3:00 p.m. at the Honda Center!  This is free event to attend and open to the public!  In addition to the fighters, Dana White, Joe Rogan and Bruce Buffer will also be in attendance. 

Fighters weighing include the following:

"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey, Liz Carmouche, Dan Henderson, Urijah Faber, Ivan Menjivar, Court McGee, Josh Neer, Josh Koscheck, "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler, Brendan Schaub, Lavar Johnson, Michael Chiesa, Anton Kuivanen, Dennis Bermudez, Matt Grice, Sam Stout, Caros Fodor, Kenny Robertson, Brock Jardine, Jon Manley, Neil Magny, Jon Manley & Neil Magny.

The Honda Center 2695 East Katella Avenue in Anaheim and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call the Honda Center at (714) 704-2400.

February 22, 2013 - Los Angeles, Italia 6th day schedule of events in Hollywood

The Los Angeles, Italia continues today at the Chinese 6 Theatres at the Hollywood & Highland Center!  The events are all free and open to the public!  First come, first served seating and some require RSVPing by e-mail.  Arrive early.

Today the schedule includes the following:

• The Human Cargo premieres at 9:30 a.m.

• The historical documentary Enrico Mattei screens at 11:20 a.m.

• A Song for Paradise premieres at 12:30 p.m. with director Nicola Di Francescantonio attending. 

• Us in the Us premieres at 2:10 p.m.

•  The comedy The Illegal Prince (2013) premieres at 4:10 p.m.  RSVP by e-mailing siani@LosAngelesItalia.com.

•  The romantic comedy Letters to Juliet (2010) screens at 6:00 p.m. with star  Franco Nero attending.  RSVP by e-mailing FrancoNero@LosAngelesItalia.com.

• Los Angeles, Italia 2013 Awards Ceremony honoring Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari at 8:00 p.m.  Following the ceremony, La Sesion Cubana premieres.  RSVP by e-mailing zucchero_chinese@LosAngelesItalia.com.

Lots of interesting events taking place at Los Angeles, Italia all week long.  For a complete listing of events, click here.

Chinese 6 Theatres is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation.  For further information, please call Chinese 6 Theatres at (323) 465-4847 or e-mail Los Angeles, Italia at pr@LosAngelesItalia.com. 

February 20, 2013 - Dark Skies premieres at the ArcLight Hollywood tonight and you can attend

The new supernatural thriller Dark Skies premieres at the ArcLight Hollywood tonight!  Cast members from the movie (Keri Russell, Josh Hamilton, J.K. Simmons & other stars) and the filmmakers are scheduled to start walking the red carpet at 6:00 p.m.  I posted how you could RSVP to attend the premiere and it looks like RSVPs are still being taken.  If you're planning on attending, I highly recommend arriving early.

The ArcLight Hollywood located at 6360 West Sunset Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the ArcLight Hollywood at (323) 464-1478.