September | 2014 | That L.A. Writer

The kid at heart in me is screaming that I must buy tickets for this.

Celebrate Hello Kitty’s 40th Anniversary at the first ever official Hello Kitty Convention in the world! Hello Kitty Con 2014 is a global gathering of fans and friends to celebrate all things Hello Kitty.

Taking place at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) in Downtown LA’s Little Tokyo, Hello Kitty Con 2014 will offer interactive experiences and events for fans and friends of all ages, including activities, art, exhibits, exclusives, workshops, lectures, panels, sneak peeks, tattoos, food, fun, and many more surprises!

Join Hello Kitty and your friends at Hello Kitty Con 2014. As Hello Kitty always says, “You can never have too many friends!”

SPEAKERS, WORKSHOPS, PANELS, SUPER SUPERMARKET, POP UP SHOP,
RETROSPECTIVE, FOOD, TATTOO SHOP, FASHION, FUN and GAMES,
ART, COSPLAY, MEET and GREET, PARTIES AND EVENTS

When: OCT 30 – NOV 2, 2014
Where: The Geffen Contemporary
152 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Admission: children (under 5) free, child ticket (6-12) $20, adult ticket (13+) $30

For more information, visit Sanrio.com

Go bananas on the scenic grounds at the Port of Hueneme at the 3rd Annual Banana Festival!

There is something for everyone at this family friendly event. Highlights include great food, delectable banana desserts, live bands, an arts and crafts marketplace, and lots of fun kid’s activities.

Experience the inter-working of the Port with tours, educational displays, and an auto pavilion, all while enjoying one of the Port’s largest imports – Bananas!

When: Saturday, September 27, 2014 // 10 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Port Hueneme
105 Port Hueneme Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93044
Admission: FREE

For more information, visit bananaportfest.com