From a nonprofit competition to a themed bicycle ride, there's plenty to enjoy in Los Angeles this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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2019 Social Impact Fast Pitch
Hear three-minute pitches from 11 nonprofit leaders on their visions for a better Los Angeles. This marks the end of the 11th annual SVP LA Social Impact Fast Pitch program, which trains nonprofit leaders over a 10-week period in effective communication and storytelling and connects them to leaders in business, philanthropy and nonprofit.
There are $100,000 worth of awards to be doled out by the panel of judges. There will also be refreshments and prizes following the program.
When: Thursday, March 21, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 741 S. Lucerne Blvd.
Admission: $90. More ticket options available.
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Puppies and Planks Festival
Attend the inaugural Puppies and Planks Festival, presented by Petco, at Los Angeles State Historic Park on Saturday. Blogilates' Cassey Ho and other fitness gurus like Anna Victoria, The Fitness Marshall, Jackelyn Ho and Joseph Corella will lead the fitness demonstrations.
Bring your dog for puppy activities like the 3K dog walk and "ruff yoga" with Crunch Fitness. There will also be healthy food trucks, a dog carnival and an adoption zone with adoptable dogs. All money raised will benefit LA Animal Services and local rescue groups.
When: Saturday, March 23, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St.
Admission: Free (General Admission); $25 (All-Access Pass); Additional ticket options available.
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Buster Keaton's The General Matinee at the Vista
Enjoy a Saturday matinee screening of Buster Keaton's 1926 film, "The General." Keaton stars as Johnnie Gray, a train engineer for the Confederate Army who must save his love Annabelle Lee after she is kidnapped by Union spies, who also steal Johnnie's train, called The General.
The action sequence in which Johnnie must grapple with the challenges of the moving train inspired George Miller's "Mad Max: Fury Road."
When: Saturday, March 23, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Vista Theatre, 4473 Sunset Drive
Admission: $12.75 (Budget Special); $15.50 (Student/Military/Senior); $20 (Adult); More ticket options available.
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BEST Ride: Tweed on Venice Beach
This Sunday, take a leisurely ride through Historic Venice with the Metro Bicycle Education Safety Training (BEST) program and Cyclists Inciting Change through LIVE Exchange (CICLE). The ride will travel along the old train route of Electric Avenue, through the hustle and bustle of Abbot Kinney, across the Venice Canals and end at C&O Trattoria.
Riders are encouraged to wear vintage or tweed-like clothing to go with the old- timey theme.
When: Sunday, March 24, 12-3 p.m.
Where: Palms Station, 10021 National Blvd.
Admission: Free
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Get out there.
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