Wine Riot
Learn about wines from throughout the world with Wine 101, Crash Course Seminars, and the Bubbly Bar, then get down with fun additions like the photo booth and the kickin’ DJ. $60; Friday & Saturday; California Market Center, 110 E 9th St A727, Los Angeles, CA 90079; 213.630.3600
LA Spirits Expo
Find your new favorite small batch distiller, sip some of the best crafted spirits the industry has to offer, participate in interesting panel discussions, meet with mixologists, cocktails writers and more at this inaugural spirited event. $75, Friday: industry and trade only; $60, Saturday: public; LA Center Studios, 1201 West 5th St.
West Coast BBQ at The Queen Mary
Roll up those sleeves for some saucy BBQ during the West Coast BBQ Classic where barbecue experts and amateurs throw down and cook up the best in smoking, grilling and BBQ fun. Enjoy live entertainment, watermelon and cobbler eating contests, backyard games and a merchant market. $15; $5 children ages 4-11; Tastings $2 each; parking $12; Saturday, 11 am-6 pm; 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach; 800.437.2934
Hans Rockenwagner‘s Pretzel Hour
Chef Rockenwagner has been referred to as the “Pretzel King” and has been perfecting the pretzel since 1984. Café Rockenwagner in Brentwood will be dishing out the classic Pretzel Burger as well as unique takes on classics, like a Pretzel Pizza, Pretzel Dog and Pretzel Grilled Cheese, all for only $5. Pretzel Hour will also feature beer and wine specials. Saturday and Tuesday-Saturday there after, 5 – 7 pm; 1168 S Barrington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90049; 310.478.6313
Batman Turns 75: Double Feature Movie Screening
Celebrate Batman’s 75th with a double feature of the original 1966 Batman and 1993’s Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Friday, 7:30 pm; Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
Echo Park Craft Fair
The biannual arts and design showcase is taking over Mack Sennett Studio this weekend. Shop vendors like Gabriela Artigas, Dream Collective and Objects Without Meaning. Moon Juice will also be serving cold-pressed organic juice and nut milk. Saturday, 12-7 pm & Sunday, 12-5 pm; 1215 Bates Ave., Los Angeles, CA
Las Vegas’ Bao Master is in Los Angeles for DUCK POP
Las Vegas Chef, Sheridan Su will be serving an all duck tasting dinner for one weekend only. For the few to get access and tickets, you will be treated with a very special duck surprise. Menu items include Duck Bacon Jam, Arugula, Poached Duck Egg, Hawaiian Crouton; Peking Duck Steamed Bun; Hainan Duck Rice, Crispy Kale, Ginger Scallion Sauce; and Duck Fat Chocolate Chip Cookie. $35; Saturday & Sunday, 6 pm and 8 pm; All mothers will receive a chocolate gift on May 11th; Superfood Express, 530 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 90401
Psych Fest
LA’s Psych Fest features bands like Kikagaku Moyo, Rose Windows, and Jeffertitti’s Nile, the festival’s three rooms meet Austin’s three stages with mind-altering music and consciousness-expanding art. In addition to live bands, the festival also features DJs (Matthew from the Allah-Las & Sister Calypso spin vinyl), live video art, giant puppets, food trucks, and a lecture by an alien specialist and indigenous rights activist. $25; Saturday, 3 pm – 2 am; Bootleg Theater,2214 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90057
Girls Night Out
South Bay Magazine and Terranea Resort are hosting a GNO complete with a summer benefit runway show and exclusive shopping experience. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a summer fashion show featuring Trina Turk, Waverly, and Margaret O’Leary. After the fashion show, you can shop the runway looks and enjoy mini-makeovers by Angles and Arches Beauty Bar. 20% of proceeds from the evening will be donated to Walk With Sally. $150; Friday, 7 – 10 pm; Terranea Resort, Meadows Lawn, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Wanderlust Festival
What’s better than yoga by the beach? Free yoga by the beach. Wanderlust Festival brings together a group of locally based teachers for a day of free yoga classes for anyone who wants to join. Free; Saturday, 12 – 6 pm; Santa Monica Pier; 855.926.3375
National Lampoon’s Vacation at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Chevy Chase stars in this 80’s comedy as the Griswolds travel by car from Chicago to LA in what becomes a quest to get to amusement park Wally World. Hysterical performances also include Randy Quaid, Anthony Michael Hall and John Candy. Written by John Hughes. $15; Saturday, doors: 6:30 pm, movie: 8:30 pm; 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Kawaiiland
Kawaii, which translates to “cute” in Japanese, is what this music, fashion, art event is all about. Hosted by Instagram style star Luna Lovebad, and featuring the works of celebrity pop artist PLASTICGOD, Kawaiiland shares the love for all things Harajuku by featuring the best of our local artists, fashion designers, makeup and hairstylists, musicians, photographers and more! All girl Asian American pop/rock sensations Nylon Pink will headline the event and you can join in workshops, kawaii-themed photoshoots, tast from food, and shop from vendors. Saturday, 6 pm; Los Globos, 3040 W Sunset Blvd., Uber will be on site providing a $50 promo code to all attendees.
Eat|See|Hear
LA’s outdoor movie, food truck and live music event series, has announced its 2014 schedule. Kicking it all off is (500) Days of Summer. So get your summer started with a picnic and dog-friendly event with the largest outdoor movie screen on the West Coast. Gourmet food trucks (Baby’s Badass Burgers, Coolhaus, Border Grill & The Grilled Cheese Truck) will be selling their fare and you can listen to emerging bands from the local Los Angeles music scene. $10 in advance, $12 at the door for $12; $20 “Fashionably Late” tickets: premium reserved section; Saturday, doors: 5:30 pm; Band: 7:00 pm; Movie: 8:30 pm
Brunch at The Church Key
The Church Key is launching brunch service this Sunday. Brunch will include twists on traditional breakfast dishes, like Steak & Eggs with Cornbread Custard, Toad in a Hole Croque Madame, Chef Steven Fretz’s signature Deep Fried French Toast, and a pastry cart with a selection of baked goods from pastry chef Ian Opina. Award-winning mixologist Devon Espinoza will kick up the cocktail offerings with brunch themed cocktails created with house-made tonics, cordials and other mixers. Cocktail carts will roam the dining room offering The Church Key’s playfully interactive canned cocktails, Bar 101 mason jar cocktails, liquid nitrogen popsicles, mimosas, bloody marys and more. Every Sunday, 10 am – 3 pm; 8730 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90069
Spago
Join Wolfgang Puck for Mother’s Day brunch that will also be the only brunch Spago serves the entire year. Enjoy a three-course menu featuring dishes such as ricotta-lemon blintzes with wild huckleberry compote; bincho grilled black cod with shiro miso, shiso rice and sesame-miso aioli; wild blueberry “Hot Cakes” with warm Vermont maple syrup; Wolfgang’s classic veal “wiener schnitzel” which was a childhood favorite of his from Austria; and decadent desserts such as a selection of, “Mom’s Favorite” cookies and confections including chocolate bonbons, caramels and macarons. $70, $35/children under 9; Sunday, 11 am-2:30 pm; 176 North Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310.385.0880
Faith & Flower
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Faith & Flower’s new weekend brunch. Dine on dishes like bone marrow waffles with chipped beef gravy; slow scrambled egg mousse with truffled country potatoes; confit duck croquettes with spicy kumquat preserves and more, including inventive cocktails like the Mimosa Noir with Champagne brut rose, Bigallet Amer, China China and fresh orange. Sunday; 705 W. 9th St., Downtown
More Mother’s Day Events here.
Sales:
Civilianaire
Jean lovers score 50% off the denim brand’s American-made merchandise at all stores and online during their first-ever week-long sample sale. Through Wednesday, May 14; 8251 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323.944.0479; 1522 1/2 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291; 8312 W 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048
Sama Eyewear
Snap up designer frames and sunglasses from Sama, Chanel, Prada, Bvlgari and more for $85 during the boutique’s one-day only friends & family sale, which benefits non profit org Sam Vance Foundation. Shoppers also score a $50 gift certificate for prescription lenses with purchase. Saturday; 9530 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.271.1734; 8460 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069
Velvet by Graham & Spencer
Enjoy deep discounts on basics for men and women during the label’s two-day sample sale at their Culver City HQ. Friday & Saturday; 3961 Landmark St., Culver City, 902323
Rebecca Minkoff
Enjoy up to 75% off the California designer’s bestselling bags, including Mini M.A.C.s, M.A.B. satchels and much more during her ongoing spring sample sale. Through Sunday; 4661 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027; 323.661.9010
Monique Luo Bridal: Cal Poly Pomona
Head to Cal Poly Pomona to score the bridal designer’s wedding gowns in sizes 2-26 for $99-199. Flower girl dresses will also be in the mix for $25 and up; check out more details and parking info at the university’s website here. Saturday, 9 am-2 pm; 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona, CA
Lucca Couture
Score the contemporary LA brand’s tops, dresses, bottoms, jackets and more for $5-35 during their spring warehouse sale. Saturday; 629 E 30th St., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Denis Colomb
Score up to 80% off the designer’s hand-woven cashmere shawls, blankets and apparel, which start at $100. Friday & Saturday, 11 am-4 pm; 849 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.489.8130
Velvet by Graham & Spencer‘s Summer Sale
The two-day event will include Velvet’s resort and spring 2014 looks for men (tees, sweaters, bottoms) and women (tees, tops, dresses, sweaters, bottoms and accessories), as well as a selection of Graham & Spencer styles. Although you won’t be able to open the sale’s pre-packed Velvet styles, the brand will have all items on display for you to touch and feel. Friday, 8 am-6 pm, Saturday, 9 am-1 pm; 3961 Landmark St.; complimentary valet parking will be offered on Friday.
