Agent Provocateur Semi Annual Sale
Hey, ladies, looking for something uber sexy to throw on…and then off this Valentine’s Day? Sexxy lingerie store Agent Provocateur is having its semi annual sale now through Sunday. Score lingerie (pronounced ling-eree), panties, bras and other underthings for 30-75% off.
Thru January 22. Agent Provocateur, 7961 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles (map) and 242 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills (map).
The Way We Wore Semi Annual Sale
Vintange/resale clothes store The Way We Wore is also having a semi annual blowout. Here you can save 50% off on everything in the store! We’re talking swank vintage dresses and accessories (hats, sunglasses, shoes) spanning from the 1920s to the ’90s.
Thru February 12. The Way We Wore, 334 S. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles (map).
Golden Road Can Launch Party at Sunset Beer Company
Echo Park beer store/bar Sunset Beer Company hosts Golden Road’s beer can launch party. Not only will they be selling the much-talked-about beverage but they’ll feature GR beers on tap like Point the Way IPA, Get Up Off of that Brown and Schwartz Stout. If you’re hongry, Zagat’s Top 10 2012 LA food truck Crepe n’ Around will be…creeping around.
Fig Introduces Its New Barrel-Aged Cheer
Kick off your weekend with something aged and tasty. Fig in Santa Monica has jumped on the barrel-aged cocktail bandwagon with three of its own — a Negroni, White Manhattan and Rusty Nail — each aged in toasted oak barrels for about six to 16 weeks! The new-old cocktails are now available for your tasting pleasure.
Fig Santa Monica, 101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica (map). (310) 576-7777.
I LOVE Halloween. Candy, scary movies, costumes — now that’s a good time right there.
Thursday, October 27
Werewolves of London Halloween Hotel Package
Partying in WeHo for Halloween? Grab a suite at the London. The hotel is doing a special Halloween package for the holiday now through November 1. Room rates start at $365 and you get two cocktails from the Halloween Witches Brew menu, an overnight parking spot, breakfast at Boxwood Cafe Breakfast Table and, since you’ll probably be out getting into shenanigans the night before, a late 2pm checkout.
Through November 1. Starting at $365. London, 1020 North San Vicente Boulevard, West Hollywood (map). Reservations: (866) 282-4560
Friday, October 28
HallowedVine: Candy and Wine Pairing at Vintage
Enjoy Halloween candy like a grown-up: with a wine pairing! Vintage Enoteca has paired Halloween faves like candy corn and smarties with Viognier and Muscat Blanc. Hmm, what does the sugar blues paired with intoxication feel like I wonder? Other pairings include Raisinets & M&Ms with Merlot, Snickers & Junior Mints with Grenache Noir.
Friday-Monday. $25. Vintage Enoteca, 7554 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles (map). (323) 512-5278.
La Descarga’s Narnia Halloween 2011
A rum bar turned Narnia wonderland for Halloween. La Descarga will be transformed into that storybook land with burlesque dancers and the house band putting scenes from the story to musical life. There will be guest DJs and live music by Saint Motel. Best part is that there will be a super premium open bar with Halloween cocktails and punch bowls. Only thing is that there is a 125-person max and naturally costumes are required.
Friday and Saturday. $100. La Descarga, 1159 N Western Avenue, Los Angeles (map). Reservations: narniahalloween[at]gmail.com.
Glow Ultra Lounge’s Halloween Costume Ball
I admit it, the one thing that caught my eye today about this party at the marina is the dessert candy bar. For $20-$30 you get hors d’oeuvres and a costume contest with a $300 grand prize. Drinks aren’t included but they have “cheap drink specials.”
8pm-2am. $20 advanced, $30 door. Glow Ultra Lounge, 4100 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey (map).
Villains Tavern’s and The One Eyed Gypsy’s Dark Carnival II
This sounds like it’s going to be an epic party: 12 live bands on the outdoor stage , a food court, eight punchbowl spirits with Milagro Tequila and Sailor Jerry’s Rum, and two outdoor bars. If that’s not enough fun for you, there will also be Foosball and Giant Jenga, Tarot card and palm readings, photobooth AND snacks like the infamous bacon caramel popcorn as well as cotton candy. Pfew! A free Haunted Shuttle will transport party-goers from the two venues which are just a mile apart. A portion of the proceeds will go to Sunset Free Clinic.
Pumpkin-palooza at Blue Palms Brewhouse
Pumpkin ale gets a bum rap from beer snobs but leave it to Blue Palms Brewhouse to pick some tasty ones for its pumpkin beer event, like 2010 Beer Valley Jackalope Imperial Pumpkin Porter Ale, Dogfish Head Punkin and Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin, in addition to fall treats like The Bruery’s Barrel-Aged Autumn Maple and Midnight Sun Treat. The event will also have pumpkin-focused food like pumpkin quesadillas and smoked pumpkin seeds!
2pm. Blue Palms Brewhouse, 6124 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood (map). (323) 464-2337.
9pm. $10. Neat, 1114 N. Pacific Avenue, Glendale (map).
Sunday, October 30
Tim Burton Exhibit’s Open for 38 Hours Straight at LACMA
The Tim Burton Exhibit at LACMA draws to a close but in celebration of what has to be the director’s favorite holiday, the museum will run the exhibit for 38 hours straight! If you haven’t visited it yet, Halloween AM would be the perfect time as tickets are half-price from 12am to 9am.
10am Sunday to 12am Tuesday. LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles (map).
Nightmare on Elm Street and Eagle Rock Brewery at Barnsdall
Man, I love scary movie nights, especially scary movie nights with great brews to drink. Barnsdall is doing a special showing of Nightmare on Elm Street (filmed at our local Marshall High) and Eagle Rock Brewery will be providing the beer while City Sip pours the wine. And munch on fare from food trucks Heirloom LA and Border Grill truck.
Doors open at 5pm. $25. Barnsdall, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles (map).
Monday, October 31
Halloween Makeup Makeover at Ciel Spa
Is doing your own makeup the hardest part of your costume? Have the pros do it at Ciel Spa in the SLS Hotel. The spa has partnered up with Makeup Mandy, “eyelash bar to the stars” and will be offering lashes for $30, hair extensions like feathers and bling for $12 and full face makeup starting at $180.
Now through Monday. Ciel Spa at SLS Hotel, 465 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles (map). Appointments: (310) 246-5560 or on the site.
6-10pm. Space 15 Twenty, 1520 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Hollywood (map).
Friday, September 9
Ella Moss/Splendid Warehouse Sale
Score 50%-70% off fashions from Splendid and Ella Moss, including the kids’ lines. Take your pick of fab tops, dresses, and bottoms. Everything is restocked daily. Cash and credit card only.
Friday-Saturday, 9am-4pm. Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles Street, 11th Floor, Los Angeles (map).
Saturday, September 10
Sweet Rose Creamery Hits Hollywood’s Grauman Chinese Theatre
Eastsiders who can’t seem to make it all the way to Santa Monica to try out this delicious ice cream can just swing by the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood where the ice cream store will be selling its frozen wares from a cart starting this weekend and on September 16, 24 and 27. Just in time for the heat wave!
11am-5pm. Grauman Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood (map).
SoCal Paranormal Convention’s Carnivale of the Dead Costume Ball & Sideshow Cocktail Hour
Cap off this supernatural convention with a phantasmagorical evening all dressed up in ghoulish gear. (I so can’t wait for Halloween!) Festive paranormal activities include fortune telling, circus acts, fantasy sideshows and more. Or mingle with likeminded morbid souls at a cocktail hour where you’ll be transformed into a zombie via a zombie makeover (not the other way) and a circus performance over drinks and apps.
Cocktail hour, 6pm; ball, 7pm. $15-$25. Millenium Biltmore, 506 S Grand Avenue, Downtown (map). (213) 612-1565.
Tuesday, September 13
Gin-ology 101 at Public School 612
It surprises me that not many people like gin. To them I say, “You’re missing out!” If you’re curious about the spirit, though, you might want to check out this special gin tasting/class by guest mixologist Russ Sabin. You’ll learn about its history and how to mix it (gin and grapefruit, mmm!). There will also be nibbles to coat your stomach.
7:30pm. $35. Public School 612, 612 Flower Street, Downtown LA (map).
It’s already August? Where’d the summer go? Better get the last days of the season in by enjoying them the following ways.
Friday, July 29
New Summer Cocktail Menu at 1886 Nothing says summer like tropical drinks and Marcos Tello and the 1886 crew know it. Their new 16-drink summer cocktail menu debuts this week and features tiki favorites like the Zombie, QB Cooler and Pina Colada as well as twists on classics like Cherry Daiquri and Pisco Punch. But I can’t wait to try the Media Park Swizzle with Bols Genever, sherry, ginger, Falernum syrup and lime. And the Vintage Caprice, a cocktail aged in a bourbon cask, sounds like a must-have.
1886 Bar, 1250 S Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena (map). (626) 441-3136.
Saturday, July 30
1st Annual Unique LA Summer Show
Finally one of the funnest shopping events in town comes to the Westside! Browse the wares of 250 local designers, enjoy free Hendrick’s cocktails (woot!) and Bear Flag wine and do some free crafting at the DIY Craft Corner. For sustenance, take your pick of popular food trucks like the Grilled Cheese Truck, Great Balls on Tires and Glow Fish Truck.
Saturday-Sunday, 11am-6pm. $10. Santa Monica Airport Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica (map).
Sunday, July 31
Sunday Afternoon Pig Roast & Farmers Market at Craft Los Angeles
In honor of the Santa Monica Farmers Market’s 30th anniversary, Craft Los Angeles is throwing a Pig Roast, Beer and Bluegrass event featuring whole roast pigs, family style sides and desserts by chef John Keenan and pastry chef Shannon Swindle as well as local beer and wine. Live bluegrass music and an auction will keep things festive and a BBQ sauce competition.
2-8pm. $150. Craft Los Angeles, 10100 Constellation Boulevard, Century City (map). (310) 279-4180.
Monday, August 1
Monday Night Movies, Martinis and Manicures at Station Hollywood: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Who didn’t want to be Ferris? Having the best sick day in history and getting away with it. Well, celebrate everyone’s favorite juvenile delinquent with small plates, cocktails and free Bliss Spa manis while screening the John Hughes classic. Station Hollywood’s new weekly movie night takes place on its outdoor lounge with fire pits and a 35-foot-high movie screen. Next weekend the movie will be Reservoir Dogs, which also happens to be “Bourbon Night.” No ressies required.
8pm. Station Hollywood, 6250 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood (map).
It’s my big move weekend! So excited. OK, not really. Because that will mean that I probably won’t be able to go to any of these fun events. Sad trombone.
Friday, July 22
The Paper Bag Princess Vintage Super Summer Sale
I always drive pass by the store on Olympic and drool over its gorgeous dresses in the window display. So happy happy joy joy that they’re having a week-long sale with items marked up to 90% off. They said there will be no less than 30 racks packed with finds 75-90% off. Peruse designer handbags, costume jewelry and even bridal gowns.
11am. Paper Bag Princess, 8818 West Olympic Boulevard, Beverly Hills (map).
Saturday, July 23
ColLAboration #5: Belgian Independence Day
My second favorite Independence Day celebrating awesome beer-making Belgium. For $15 (plus 69-cent service fee) you get a limited-edition Duvel collector’s goblet as well as entry into future ColLAboration beer gardens. It’s highly recommended you buy your membership glass in advance since there will be a limited amount sold at the event. If you buy from The Full Pint, you get three beer tokens (normally $6 each) and the goblet and admission for $24!
12-9pm. Admission: $15-$24. 8950 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood (map).
A Drinking Game: The Princess Bride
A drinking game around The Princess Bride sounds like a really good time. The rules? The audience and the actors — yes, it’s a live performance — take a swig on specific keywords and cues signaled by a bell. How much do you want to bet that “Inconceivable” makes it as a drink cue? Molly Malone’s will have cheap drafts for sale and there will also be props like swords and masks to really get in the mood.
7-10pm. $10. Molly Malone’s, 575 S Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles (map). (323) 935-1577.
Sunday, July 24
GLAAD Hancock Park: Top Chef Invasion
This intimate food fest with tasting stations featuring Comme Ca, Dominick’s and Little Next Door and a Top Chef Challenge hosted by Susan Feniger is all for a great cause: the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). General admission is $100 but for the Platinum Level tickets ($150) you get judging entry to the chef challenge!
4-7pm. Home of Dean Hansell, 667 S. June, Los Angeles (map).
Angeleno’s Live & Dine LA
Every year I look forward to this event which celebrates Angeleno Magazine‘s annual restaurant awards. All the food tasting stations from the issue’s winning restaurants and chefs — like Scott Conant of Scarpetta, Sang Yoon of Lukshon and Kris Yenbamroong of Night + Market — are laid out all around the Fairmont Miramar Hotel’s ginormous fig tree. There will also be culinary demos as well as a nice sampling of wines and spirits.
4:30-7pm. Tickets: $95 general, $150 VIP. Fairmont Miramar Hotel, 101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica (map).
Monday, July 25
Sourfest 2011 Kickoff at Library Alehouse
If you’re a fan of sour beers, you’ll be in heaven at Library Alehouse 10-day Sourfest (July 25-August 3), which features the best sour beer from all over — California to Belgium. The kickoff party includes The Wanderer, Marron Acidifie, Hottenroth Berliner Weisse, Saison de Lente and Pharaoh carefully paired with cheese selected by Bruery Provisions cheese expert Kendra Birdwell and Library Alehouse’s own Tom Kelley.
6-9pm. Library Alehouse, 2911 Main Street, Santa Monica (map). (310) 314-4855.
Finally, it really feels like summer what with this warmer weather. And what better way to enjoy it than with outdoor events that involve grilling and craft beer? Funnn!
Thursday, July 7
Havaianas Pop-Up Store in Hollywood
Show off your cute pedicure while sporting your special brand of Havaianas that you custom-made yourself! The flip-flop pop-up store at Space 15Twenty on Cahuenga will blanket the 1,000-square-foot space with men’s and women’s collections as well as offer a fruit stand where you can customize your own sandal with soles, straps and embellishments of your choice.
Through July 24. Monday-Friday 11am-8pm, Saturday & Sunday, 11am-9pm. 1520 Cahuenga Boulevard, Hollywood (map).
Nick & Stef’s Girl and A Grill Event + indie tribute band Black Crystal Wolf Kids Perform
Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse celebrates the summer with a new grilling event where Executive Chef Megan Logan grills up food, taking them from the flames to your plate. Take your pick of ribs, tri tip, BBQ shrimp, etc. for $8-$14. Sides like spicy coleslaw and corn on the cob are also available for $5 each. AND there’s also a sausage and beer pairing menu! Launching the party is none other than kickass indie-rock tribute band Black Crystal Wolf Kids at 7pm! Shout-out to frontman Jeff Miller!
Thursdays 5-9pm. Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse, 330 S Hope Street, Downtown (map). (213) 680-0330.
Saturday, July 9
ColLAboration #3 Craft Beer Garden
Traveling beer garden ColLAboration takes over Sunset Strip this month, kicking things off with Craft Beer Garden #1. 24 taps of crafted goodness curated by the guys behind 38 Degrees, Blue Palms Brewhouse, Tony’s Darts Away and Verdugo Bar, plus food and games. Cost is only $10.69 (includes membership fee + tasting glass). Each pour is $5-$6. Save yourself the hassle and buy your membership glass in advance (online or at the above bars) since they might sell out at the beer garden.
12-9pm. 8950 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood (map).
Beer & Cheese Tasting With Sunset Beer Co’s Alex Macy
To get a tasty preview of the Echo Park beer store that’s opening “soon-ish” swing by Eagle Rock’s Colorado Wine Company for the beer and cheese tasting of your dreams. Alex Macy, Sunset Beer Co’s manager, will go over a flight of five beers, each paired with cheeses from Alex Brown of Gourmet Imports. I’m looking forward to Liefmans Cuvee Brut with a Bavarian Limberger and the Port Brewing Old Viscosity with Caveman Oregon Blue.
3-5pm. $18. Colorado Wine Company, 2114 Colorado Boulevard, Eagle Rock (map). RSVP: info@cowineco.com or (323) 478-1985.
Sunday, July 10
Free Yogaworks Yoga at SLS Hotel Beverly Hills
You don’t have to be a hotel guest at SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills to partake of this free YogaWorks yoga class! The new series starts this Sunday to promote the hotel’s Ciel Spa. Sign up by calling (310) 246-5560 and just dress up in your exercise gear and bring your own yoga mat.
9-10am. Free. SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills, 465 S La Cienega Boulevard, Beverly Hills (map). Reservation: (310) 246-5560.
Guess what? Women enjoy drinking great beers! Last weekDeschutes Brewery from Bend, Oregon, teamed up with the Beer Chicks Christina Perozzi and Halle Beaune to throw an intimate beer and beauty party for local women bloggers as part of the brewery’s Base Camp Week promotion. Food, lifestyle and drink bloggers were lured to the Benefit store in Santa Monica with the promise of beer cupcakes, beauty treatments, goody bags and Deschutes beer, which included the limited Jubel 2010.
Perozzi wanted to introduce dark beers like the Jubel 2010 and Black Butte Porter to women to clear up misconceptions that specifically American women have about it, thinking that they’re heavy and bitter. “[They] don’t get that dark beers can be very light, crisp and clean. Like this Black Butte Porter is so balanced,” said Perozzi.
As for the Jubel 2010, it’s the “super” once-in-decade version of Deschutes winter seasonal Jubelale. “It’s a much more concentrated, bigger, stronger version of Jubelale. Usually it’s just on tap but this is the second year ever and the first time in a decade that it’s been in bottles so you can get it at specialty stores.” The Super Jubel was aged in Pinot Noir barrels for 13 months and tastes of chocolate and toffee, pairing perfectly with the moist and delicious Hotcakes Bakes Black Butte Porter cupcakes served at the party.
In addition to the beer and cupcakes, party goers indulged in brow tinting, lash tinting and makeup application by the Benefit makeup artists. Even Deschutes’ only female brewer Veronica Vega was on hand to join in on the fun by getting her makeup done.
So was a beauty, beer and cupcake party an effective way to introduce beer to women? Definitely better than Coors’ “And Twins” campaign. “I wanted to help [Deschutes] reach out to a different crowd because beer brewers go, ‘This is how you do it. You go to the sports bars, get a couple of boobie girls bouncing around,” Perozzi said. “If you were an intelligent, modern woman would you want to be associated with those kinds of images?”
More photos of Deschutes Beauty Night after the jump…
