Rock and roll with an eco-spin

Lace up your Converse All-Stars—the hipster rubber hits the road this weekend with the Silver Lake Jubilee, a two-day street festival in a community that’s a known haven for artists and musicians.

The Jubilee, now in its second year, is a production of the Los Angeles Arts & Athletics Alliance (LAAAA.) Proceeds from the event will fund the group’s community efforts.

This year’s show features more than 50 up-and-coming bands playing an eclectic range of cutting-edge rock-and-roll. You won’t find most of these mostly-local acts at Coachella—at least not yet. Their set times are now available on the website.

In addition to the tunes, plenty of other diversions are planned. A literary stage features author readings, theatrical productions, art installations and comedy. Artists will paint murals and create jewelry from recycled materials. Food vendors will serve everything from caramel apples to Korean sausages.

The Eco Village and Children’s Grove, sponsored by the Hollywood Arts Council, will teach sustainable gardening, cooking, and eating. There will also be games, children’s book readings and even a special 3-D interactive space presentation by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

The festival has made an “Eco Commitment,” so you won’t find any Styrofoam, single-use plastic bags or single-use water bottles there. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring their own bottles for the free water fountains that will be available courtesy of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Additional earth-friendly measures include compostable food service materials and a free bike valet.

The Silver Lake Jubilee takes place this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the neighborhood of 1070 Myra Avenue (directions available online). Tickets are only $5, but parking is limited and costs up to $10, so bike there or plan your trip with Metro.

Posted 5/18/11