This Sunday afternoon, the Long Beach Zine Fest returns for their third year running at the Museum of Latin American Art near Downtown Long Beach. Free to attend for all ages, this event features dozens of local writers and artists as they exhibit their literary and artistic works. Visitors can purchase much of the works, while some can partake in trading works and art instead. Extraneous vendors and live entertainment will mix things up throughout the day. Visitors should bring cash if they intend to purchase any of the work here, as well as any food or other items such as apparel and accessories. The venue has a very limited parking lot, so plan to spend time looking for parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. For additional information and updates, check on their website linked above, and follow their updates on Facebook and Twitter to get the latest on what happens and what to expect.
The 2nd Annual Orange County Zine Fest returned this past Sunday afternoon to Downtown Santa Ana. Taking place inside a parking garage in East End, this free and all-ages event featured dozens of local and/or independent authors and publishers sharing their magazines, comics, and other DIY material. To engage guests, some of the artists held demos and workshops at their tables, allowing attendees to take part in or observe live art. However, due to the limited space of the venue plus limited parking in the area, this event saw mainly ins & outs all day in regards to guests.