Friday, January 20

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.

• 7-10pm. Sunset Beer Company, 1498 Sunset Boulevard, #3, Echo Park (map). (213) 481-2337.

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.

Monday, January 23

Hangar 24 Night at Steingarten LA
Hangar 24 brew master Kevin Wright will host this special beer night at the West LA bar/restaurant, which will feature seven of the brew co’s beers — Columbus IPA, Chocolate Porter and Hangar 24 Helles Lager among them. Don’t miss out on the Pugachev’s Cobra Russian Imperial Stout as they will tap it at 7pm sharp!

• 7pm. Steingarten LA, 10543 W Pico Boulevard, West LA (map). (310) 441-0441.

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.

• Friday 7pm-1am and Saturday 12pm-1am. Free admission. Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto Street, Downtown (map).

Saturday, October 29

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.

Halloween Horror and Hooch at Neat
If you don’t win my giveaway for the exclusive Halloween party at Neat on Sunday, get in on Saturday for the public blowout. $10 at the door gets you a Dirty and Dangerous cocktail or Wychwood Brewery beer. There will be a DJ to keep you boo-gying as well as a costume contest for what I’m told will be some “kickass prizes.”

• 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.

Thursday, September 8

Fashion’s Night Out with the Lomography Gallery Store LA at Space 15 Twenty
Late night shopping, gift bags, drinks and deals from Urban Outfitters and Free People. What more can a fashionista celebrating LA’s Fashion Night Out ask for? How about a free workshop where you can also pick up some lomo techniques 6:30-7pm.  They’ll also be screening the documentary The September Issue featuring Vogue’s Anna Wintour, starting at 7pm.

• 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.