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LA Bacon Festival
The 3rd Annual Los Angeles Bacon Festival will take place at Paramount Studios New York Streets back lot and feature dozens of restaurants and bakeries all paying homage to all things bacon. Expect both sweet and savory dishes. Admission includes samples of participating businesses’ signature dishes and access, unlimited beer from over 20 breweries, access to custom photo booth, and much more. $65; Saturday; Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA  90038

Boogie Nights
Film Independent at LACMA and the New York Times Film Club present writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson’s explosive second feature that takes us into the ’70s of a thriving entertainment business: the San Fernando Valley world of porno. $5+; Saturday, 7:30 pm; Bing Theatre, LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

Dark Nights at LA Live
It’s back! The first DTLA Dark Nights of 2015 features live music, entertainment, indie craft makers, art installations, and $5 food and drink specials at participating spots. Did we mention $5; Friday, 6-10 pm; L.A. LIVE,800 W. Olympic Blvd., LA 90015

INSOMNIA
Hotel Casa del Mar has announced the return of INSOMNIA, a magic and comedy show from critically acclaimed “modern conjurer” Derek Hughes. The show blends Hughes’s humor, illusions, and audience interaction. See him perform one of his illusions here. Held in one of the hotel’s private rooms the hour-long show kicks off this weekend with another show taking place on Valentine’s Day. $55 (including complimentary valet parking); Sunday, 6 pm (Additional dates include: March 8, March 15, April 12, April 19, and April 26

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream Pop-Up
The artisanal ice cream shop isn’t opening its first L.A. brick-and-mortar shop until March — but, until then, you can follow their truck! They’ll be stopping at various rad L.A. locations, so there’s really no excuse to miss out on a scoop of Brambleberry Crisp or Whiskey & Pecans. Saturday, 1-4 pm (and February 14, 12-5 pm); Poketo, 820 E 3rd St.; 213.537.0751

Evan Rachel Wood Performs in For the Record: Dear John Hughes
West Hollywood’s DBA will showcase the works of acclaimed director John Hughes, by reliving his acclaimed coming of age 1980’s teen flicks including Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, Pretty In Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off$39 – 59; Every Friday-Sunday starting this Friday-through April 4, 8 pm; 7969 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046; 855.367.7969

Live Music at The Springs
The Springs is the first of its kind one-stop-shop, a 13,800 sq. ft. urban oasis which includes a raw vegan restaurant, organic juice bar, yoga studio (power flow, Vinyasa, restorative, Kundalini, Nia), wellness center (includes everything from an infrared sauna, reiki, cranio-sacral massage, to gravity colon hydrotherapy), communal/event space, and eco-friendly retail. Shoshana Bean will be performing this weekend! Shoshana is a veteran of the Broadway stage (Hairspray, Wicked), and known for her powerhouse vocals.  Free; Sunday, 7 – 9 pmEnrou Pop-Up
For one weekend only, help to lessen global poverty while scoring everything from amazing roasted coffee to one-of-a-kind home goods — all made in developing communities around the world! Saturday & Sunday,  11 am-5 pm; Malibu Wines, 31740 Mulholland Highway; 818.865.0605

Vintage Fashion Expo
Love vintage clothes? This is for you. Get there and bring your wallet! Friday-Sunday; The Reef, 1933 S Broadway St., Los Angeles, CA; 909.240.8506

Celebration of Entertainment Awards
Head to the heart of Hollywood to view costumes, props and memorabilia on display at The Hollywood Museum’s annual exhibition celebrating film and television excellence. Highlights of the collection include The Dodge Challenger driven by Jake Gyllenhaal in Nightcrawler, the painter’s outfit worn by Amy Adams in Big Eyes, Frances McDormand’s floral mother-of-the-groom dress from Olive Kitteridge and the red leather jacket worn by Viola Davis in How to Get Away with Murder. Also showcased are award statuettes from various awards celebrations, and gowns worn on the red carpet by Marilyn Monroe, Sharon Stone, Cate Blanchett and Lucille Ball. Through April 26; 1660 N. Highland Ave., LosAngeles, CA; 323.464.7776

Screening of Annie Hall
In case you weren’t around when the original was in theaters back in the ’70s, now’s your chance to catch the classic flick on the big screen. Friday, 7:30 pm; LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., CA; 323.857.6000

The District by Hannah An Opens
This new modern, sexy, Vietnamese restaurant has two stories, earthy hues, wooden accents, a 280-year-old door that’s now a communal table, lighting that resembles bubbles, and handmade noodles is opening this weekend. There are also multiple patios with fire pits and flaming beams for dining al fresco. Order up American Joes (bourbon, peach-rooibos agave and chili tincture), noodles with uni and crab, shaking beef with filet mignon, and 24-hour pho. Opens Saturday; 8722 W 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 310.278,2345

Mexicano Opens
Feast on moles, chiles en nogada, enchiladas, seafood, and tequila-guacamoles. If you like Mexican, check it out. Opens Friday; 3650 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; 323.296.0798

Little Easy Opens
Two weeks until Mardi Gras, but you can party on down with a little bar that feels just like the French Quarter now. Open at Downtown’s Alexandria Hotel is a bar with chandeliers, heavy curtains, and a stuffed, upright alligator facing the L-shaped, golden, bar. They are serving Vieux Carrés, Sazeracs, gumbo and Abita-braised brisket here. Down the hall is a patio with a fountain in the center, Soul music everywhere, and a porch swing. Who wants to wait two weeks anyways? 216 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90013; 213.628.3113

Harlowe’s Brunch
Amirault and Bar Manager Ben Scott collaborated on the cocktail menu, which offers haute versions of familiar classics, such as a Sangrita transformed into the Friendly Fire with Fidencio Mezcal, Ancho Reyes, Cynar with watermelon syrup, tomato juice, lemon, and Chesapeake Bay Bitters. Other libations include the Coffee is for Closers, which is a combo of Teeling’s Irish Whiskey and Stumptown topped with Chartreuse whipped cream, and the Wakey, Wakey, combining bacon-infused Fighting Cock 6 Year Bourbon, Cynar, maple syrup, egg, and coffee dust. To soak up the sips, enjoy breakfast favorites reinvented by Chef Sam Hoke, like Egg White Frittata; Sweet Potato Gnocchi tossed with confit pork belly, marshmallow, braised chestnuts, salted caramel, and arugula; and Pancakes smothered in almond cream, Amaretto syrup, and toasted almonds. Additionally, groups can choose from Harlowe’s large-format bottle service, featuring an Old Cuban with Bacardi 8, lime, mint syrup, and sparkling chardonnay; Slow Dance with St. Germaine, Galliano, allspice dram, lemon, angostura, sparkling Chenin Blanc; and Mimosas with Poema Cava and fresh orange juice. Launching Sunday, 11 am-3 pm; 7321 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046; 323.876.5839

Café Pinot’s The Art of Charcuterie
This educational program is taught by Executive Chef Joe Vasiloff and he shares his knowledge on with detailed courses that delve into the time-honored method of curing and preserving meats. The new hands-on learning series, offered monthly, rotates theme and focuses this weekend on a study on Duck Prosciutto and Duck Rillette. During the two-hour chef-guided lesson, taught in the prep kitchen, you will witness demos of the crafting of the highlighted theme. At the conclusion of the kitchen program, a celebratory reception will be presented with a sampling of the featured charcuterie, domestic cheese, and wine. $75, (*Credit card needed to reserve; cancellations require 72 hours prior) Saturday, 12 – 2 pm, followed by a 45 minute reception; 700 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071; 213.239.6500; resys required: fill out online reservation form here and return to artofcharcuterie@patinagroup.com

Birthday Bash at East Borough
In honor of turning one, East Borough will offer a one-night-only “Southern Borough Boil” featuring Crawfish, Mussels, Clams, and Head-on Shrimp, accompanied by seasonal vegetables, in a traditional Cajun-style Southern boil for market prices. You can order each dish by the pound and add sausage to the mix. For dessert, the restaurant will feature traditional Beignets with powdered sugar for $7. The regular dinner menu will also be available. Saturday, 5:30-11 pm; 9810 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232; 310.596.8263

Wines of Luxury Tour
Celebrity Cruises has joined Bristol Farms for the”Wines of Luxury Tour”. Throughout January and February, you will be given the opportunity to sample premium wines from the vast selection of varietals offered onboard Celebrity Cruises sailings. This weekend head to Pasadena. Saturday, 5-7 pm; 606 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030

Natural History Museum First Fridays
Kick off NHM’s 2015 First Fridays with a bang! The night’s theme is “Do It Yourself: Science,” and includes a performance by Tom Vek, a DJ set by KCRW’s resident DJ, a talk focused on L.A.’s hidden wildlife, and about a dozen other surprises. Friday, 5-pm; Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA; 213-763-3466.

Hakkasan Celebrates the Chinese New Year
Hakkasan will be honoring the Chinese “Wishing Tree” tradition by collecting wishes from around the world as well as offering an eight-course festive feast. Inspired by the ‘Wishing Tree’ in Hong Kong, Hakkasan is inviting you to share your hopes for 2015 by writing your wishes on specially designed wishing ribbons that will be placed throughout the restaurant during the festive period. A collection of wishes from around the world will also be shared on the Hakkasan website. Hakkasan Beverly Hills’ limited edition eight-course menu created by Michelin-starred International Executive Chef Ho Chee Boon will include highlights like Spicy lamb lupin wrap; Golden fried sea prawns with red chili and curry leaf; Stir-fry black pepper rib eye beef with merlot; Grilled Chilean seabass in honey; and Abalone and dry scallop fried rice. $13.88; Sunday through March 1; 233 N Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.888.8661

Sex And The City Zoo
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an adult-only night at the zoo, dedicated entirely to learning about sex and relationships in the animal kingdom. Saturday, 5-7 pm; Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 5333 Zoo Dr.; 323.644.4200

Lens Work: Celebrating LACMA’s Experimental Photography At 50
The best experimental photography ever exhibited at LACMA — all in one show! Boasting work by Eileen Quinlan, Mark Kessell, Sheila Pinkel, and many, many more, the exhibit showcases photographers who really explored the medium and pushed boundaries. Altogether, the rangecan be dark, look at it as a mystery. Saturday through July 4;  LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA; 323.857.6000.

Valentine’s Day Trunk Show
Support local designers and artists while you stock up on V-Day gifts at the indie and vintage boutique, located on Vermont Avenue. Shop handmade jewelry from Amanda K. Lockrow and Solstice Ltd., and artisanal beauty and bath products from Padua Farms. Free; Saturday & Sunday; Co-op 28 Handmade, 1728 N Vermont Ave., Los Feliz, CA

ShopWalk
This weekend is ShopWalk’s quarterly block party. The bash returns to DTLA’s Historic Core uniting over 50 boutiques, bars, eateries, and other local businesses for a date-day of boozy bargain shopping, dining, and more. Enjoy dining discounts at restaurants like Cole’s, LA Brew Co. and Umami Burger, and others; then continue your retail therapy at boutiques like essential designer vintage spot Buttons & Bows, indie home goods shop Articulum General Store, Sub_Urban Riot’s flagship, and more. Full roster of participants here. Sunday, 12-7 pm

Sales:

Decades Shoe Sale
Snap up shoes by Louboutin, Tom Ford, and more luxe designers during Decades’s $150 shoe sale. Line up early. Like 5 am early. Saturday; 8214 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323.655.1960

Flamingo Vintage
Score 30-70% off vintage clothing and accessories and new merchandise from brands like JOA, Motel, Sister Jane, and more. Through February 15; 548 S Spring St., Unit 113, Los Angeles, CA 90013; 310.595.0624

Jenni Kayne
Score up to 20% off luxe jewelry from Maison Martin Margiela, Amulette Vintage, and more at the designer’s WeHo boutique; the sale’s also happening at her shops at the Brentwood Country Mart and in Montecito. Through February 14; 614 N Amont Dr., West Hollywood, CA 90069

Galerie Half
Score major deals on mid-century modern furniture, primitive American decor, antique French finds, and more as part of Melrose Avenue’s one-day design gallery sale. Saturday; 7025 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038

Michael Antonio
Score the contemporary shoe label’s boots, flats, sandals, and more for $10 a pair. RSVP is required; save your spot online here. Friday & Saturday, 9 am-5 pm; 5161 Richton St., Montclair, CA 91763

Palter Deliso
Score up to 80% off the legendary footwear label’s fall/winter collection, like the Vivienne flats for $99 (orig. $495), the Audrey flats for $119 (orig. $595), and the Fancy and Monet heels for $179 (orig. $985). Through Monday; 9631 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Reform
Enjoy savings on California Modern decor and furniture during the one-day design gallery sale. Saturday; 6819 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038

Revival Vintage
Score 75% off storewide during the designer vintage boutique’s closing sale. Now through February 14th; 7403 Beverly Blvd., Los Angles, CA 90036

Object
Get deep discounts on Scandinavian modern decor and more during Melrose Avenue’s one-day design gallery sale. Friday; 6910 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038

Robin K., Ro & De, More
Enjoy 75% off Nordstrom and Urban Outfitters stocked labels like Ro & De, Pleione, Ballatrix, and Robin K. Merchandise will be priced from about $5-10 during the cash-only sample sale. Saturday & Sunday, 9 am-4 pm; 4731 Fruitland Ave., Vernon, CA 90058

Saturday Sale: CMC
Get 50-80% off contemporary and designer labels during the California Market Center’s monthly Saturday Sale.$2 admission; Saturday, 10 am-3:30 pm; 110 E 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079; 213.630.3600

Unionmade
Now through the end of February, save 40% off fall/winter apparel, accessories, and more at the modern menswear retailer’s end-of-season sale. 189 The Grove Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.965.2248

Matteo Home
Now until stock lasts, take up to 80% off luxe textile company’s LA-made apparel, bedsheets, baby bedding, towels, table linens, and more home during the brand’s ongoing sale. 912 E 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90013

The Window
Get The Window’s one-of-a-kind home decor and modern furniture during the one-day design gallery sale. Saturday, 11 am-5 pm; 6825 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038

Freenote: Prize of Venice
Score deals on the modern menswear brand’s merchandise at Prize of Venice’s pop-in space. In addition to one-of-a-kind styles and previously sold-out items, enjoy free beer on Saturday and bubbly on Sunday. Saturday & Sunday; 1638 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

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