The Downtown LA Art Walk is a free event held every second Thursday in and around the Historic Core's Gallery Row neighborhood. For this one night each month, Downtown LA returns to its historic pedestrian-based culture, a vibrant scene drawing both locals and tourists seeking the heart of downtown LA. Launched in 2004 by the then-gritty neighborhood's pioneer gallery owners, Art Walk has become a grassroots urban success story, with over 10,000 people coming out each month to see the newest art exhibits, enjoy the bustling street culture, eat, drink and have fun.

Every Sunday bring your friends to El Cid for a casual afternoon of delicious sangria and Spanish tapas. Latin musicians on the beautiful outdoor garden patios make the lavish and historic El Cid even more fun! Watch out for that white sangria or you'll be drunk-texting your ex in no time flat.

Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, Dreamgirls tells the  rags-to-riches story of an up and coming, 1960s girl group, and the triumphs  and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.  It’s the one musical that has it all: the backstage drama, the on stage glamour and all the songs you love from stage and screen. Listen to the music, feel the joy, catch the dream. Tuesdays through Sundays, ending April 4th.

An LA institution, Bob Baker has been creating marionette shows since he was a child. In his Bob Baker Marionette Theatre the tradition is kept alive with magical visions and playful performances of this vanishing art form, that inspire the child in everyone! "Fiesta Alegre" is the theme of this series of performances celebrating the theatre's 50 years of fun.

Whether you're a first-time home buyer, or hoping to invest in foreclosures, the Southern California Home Buyer's Fair offers a free, two-day primer on the home-buying process. This must-attend event is packed with more than 50 educational "how-to" seminars and a large exhibit hall, designed to help you navigate today's real estate market with confidence and peace of mind.

This amazing only-in-LA phenomenon is a mobile meal-on-wheels run by gourmet chefs that offers fusion cusine between Korean BBQ and Latin flavors. Foodies and hipsters religiously follow this mobile dining extravaganza via its website and its Twitter posts, lining up by the hundreds. Where will KoGi be tonight? Only KoGi (and you, now!) knows! For a rundown of its constantly changing locations go here or here.

Enjoy these beloved community wine tastings at Silverlake Wine every Thursday! A "flight" consists of a sampling of three wines of a particular category (it may be a breed of grape, a wine maker or a region) to compare and contrast. And in case you thought wine was snooty, they've got the Let's Be Frank Gourmet Hot Dog Truck parked outside the store so you can enjoy a weiner with your vino. Mmmm.

At the Nothin' But Sand Cleanups, you can directly improve the condition of Santa Monica Bay while enjoying the beautiful beach! Click this Heal the Bay link for specific locations. The cleanups are held the 3rd Saturday of each month, 10a-12p. All are welcome to participate, but each must sign a liability waiver (available at the cleanup).

See the "Unforgettable" Natalie Cole live at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. Tickets on sale now through Ticketmaster.

This inspirational, heartfelt documentary follows 4 well-known entertainers in the deaf community: a comic, a drummer, an actor & a singer as they attempt to cross over and reach mainstream audiences. These uniquely talented entertainers overcome great challenges on the way to personal triumphs & professional success. Chronicled with rare intimacy and candor, SEE WHAT I’M SAYING: THE DEAF ENTERTAINERS DOCUMENTARY is the first open captioned commercial film in US history. At the same time, it opens the door to deaf culture as it allows the sign language in the film to be read by all audiences. One day only at the Laemmle Sunset 5.

Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, Dreamgirls tells the  rags-to-riches story of an up and coming, 1960s girl group, and the triumphs  and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.  It’s the one musical that has it all: the backstage drama, the on stage glamour and all the songs you love from stage and screen. Listen to the music, feel the joy, catch the dream. Tuesdays through Sundays, ending April 4th.

An LA institution, Bob Baker has been creating marionette shows since he was a child. In his Bob Baker Marionette Theatre the tradition is kept alive with magical visions and playful performances of this vanishing art form, that inspire the child in everyone! "Fiesta Alegre" is the theme of this series of performances celebrating the theatre's 50 years of fun.

The golden ooey-gooey original returns! Before there were grilled cheese trucks and gourmet grilled cheese at gastropubs, the Grilled Cheese Invitational began in 2003 as a house party in a downtown loft, as a group of friends competed to see who made the best grilled cheese. Now thousands of people attend this massive cheese-tastic festival: attendees sample grilled cheese sandwiches from hundreds of competitors and cast their votes for the best sandwich! Featuring live music, a beer garden, comedy, discussions from world-class chefs like Eric Greenspan (Top Chef, The Foundry), circus performers and the madcap antics of the creative minds behind the GCI. Get your tix early: this event sells out, and last year's line to get tickets was hours long.

Want to take part or be an audience member on America's favorite gameshow, hosted by John O'Hurley? Auditions are being held at Morongo Casino Resort and Spa March 24th and 25th. For details call (323) 762-8467.

The Jewel City Doll Club is holding its 33rd Annual Dolls Show and Sale, showcasing a variety of unusual antique, vintage, & paper dolls along with free doll identification at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 Verdugo Rd, Glendale 91208, 10am-3pm. In addition, the show will also have old and unique toys, bears, and miniatures. A percentage of proceeds will go to 2009 Station Fire Victims, Hope for Homeless Youth, Blind Children Center, Dezi Geesman Foundation, and Burbank Temporary Aid Center. Admission is $5, children less than 12 are free. For more info call Dene Alcott (818) 248-4862 or Jan Drugan (818) 957-2732, or email jewelcitydollclub@gmail.com.