20 issues to do in L.A. earlier than summer season ends


The Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena occurs solely 12 instances a yr — the second Sunday of each month. Which signifies that the final market of summer season shall be Sept. 11.

To keep away from the noon warmth, arrive promptly at 9 a.m., the overall admission opening time. Or pay $8 further for VIP admission as early as 5 a.m.

Just like the many years of markets which have gone earlier than, it guarantees to be an unlimited manufacturing. These occasions draw as many as 2,500 distributors and 20,000 consumers and browsers.

One current Sunday I discovered Fiesta ware, siesta put on, disco balls, vintage awls, molas, colas, Elvis on velvet, Buddha on a pedestal, Jesus on a cross, Jell-O molds, foam fingers, maps, caps, stones, telephones, pliers, flyers, carpenters’ instruments, costume jewels, two previous seats from the L.A. Coliseum, sizzling canines for $2 and (this was no cut price) water for $5.

It’s $12 per particular person for consumers, or $20 for early admission. Essentially the most handy car parking zone prices $15.

For those who miss the flea market this summer season, there are loads extra out of doors markets, some within the cool of the night. Maintain an eye fixed out for the Odd Nights on the Autry Museum in Griffith Park (18 meals vehicles, $5 per grownup), the place the summer season season winds up with occasions on the nights of Aug. 19 and Sept. 16.