Pasadena Chalk Festival
The Pasadena Chalk festival celebrates this medium in all its old-school glory, with artists creating sidewalk murals that make you amazed that it’s chalk. There’s also live music, shopping, and plenty of food. Saturday & Sunday, 10 am-7 pm; Paseo Colorado, 280 East Colorado Blvd.; 626.795.9100
LA Design Festival Opening Night
Creators of art prints, bespoken and collectible, Natural Curiosities throws open the doors to the historical Jensen Recreation Center letting you explore this transformative emporium of creativity. Get curious. Friday, 6 pm; Natural Curiosities, 1706 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Made In L.A. Exhibition At The Hammer Museum
Made In L.A. is ready to amaze you with the talents of unknown, local artists. Spend a day wandering and then spend the next day crafting it up at home. Sunday-Sunday, September 7; The Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd.; 310.443.7000
Tee’s on the Green’s Annual Luau Party
Get ready to break out your coconut bra and grass skirts! Come rock the hula with the Tee’s girls and enjoy Chef Natalie Orange’s pork tacos, tropical burgers, and California pastrami sandwich! Dress in tropical attire for the best dressed contest, with the winning prize being a gift certificate to Tee’s. For any soccer fans who are worried about missing the world cup, have no fear! Tee’s will be opening extra early at 8:30 a.m. so you can enjoy the Luau without missing any of the action. Saturday, 5 pm; 6433 La Tuna Canyon Rd., Tujunga, CA 91042
Run + Yoga = Roga
Los Angeles is one of the few places that you can do something like this. Get a full body workout, while you take in the ocean air. Join in a free yoga class and a beach jog in Santa Monica! Saturday, 8 am; Santa Monica Pier
Junior Scientist: A Bug’s Life
Even though they can be small and some even considered pests, insects play a vital role in the biological diversity of Los Angeles. See what has them all a buzz about insects! Free with paid Museum admission; Saturday, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm; Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007; 213.763.DINO
Critter Club: Critter Commotion
Hiss! Chirp! Croak! Meet some noisy animals, and make some commotion of our own! Free with paid Museum admission; Saturday, 10 am and 11 am; Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007; 213.763.DINO
Playboy Jazz Festival
The LA Phil, which presents the summer season at the Hollywood Bowl is presenting the Playboy Jazz Festival. It’s truly a Los Angeles tradition! Dianne Reeves and Jamie Cullum headline the lineup. $14-141; Saturday, 3 pm; Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, CA 90068
The Addams Family at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Watch the creepiest and kookiest clan of the bigscreen. A fantastic all star cast made up of Raul Julia, Angelica Huston, Christina Ricci and Christopher Lloyd, make for genuinely great comedy. Bring food and picnic under the stars, while you watch this 90s classic! $8-15; Saturday, doors: 7 pm, movie: 9 pm; 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Charm City Cakes West Classes
The West Hollywood bakery and custom cake boutique, is teaching some of its creative tips and tricks through a series of intimate cake decorating classes. Led by Charm City Cakes West’s team of professional decorators, students ages 14 and up will learn how to work with fondant, airbrush, hand paint designs, and more. You walk away with your own personally decorated cake, inspired by some of Charm City Cakes West’s most popular, seasonal designs. This weekend’s class is Rainbow Animal Prints! In this class, you will receive a 6” iced cake, and will learn how to fondant, airbrush a rainbow gradient, and hand paint animal print patterns. $150; Sunday 11 am; 8302-A Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90069; resys are required: 323.642.7234 or info@charmcitycakeswest.com
Sally Hansen Life Of Color Pop-Up Nail Art
Girl time! theFashionSpot.com and the nail gurus at Sally Hansen team up to bring you the ultimate in pretty painted manis! Get tutorials by experts before trying out their awesome tips at the DIY Nail Art Station. Saturday 5:30-8:30 pm; Veteran’s Memorial Park, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City
Santa Monica Festival
The City of Santa Monica presents the 23rd annual Santa Monica Festival at Clover Park, connecting art, culture, food, sustainability, wellbeing, and transportation to daily living through an array of programs, activities, and vendors. From do-it-yourself workshops and cooking demos, to musical performances and a bicycle rodeo, the frestival invites you to see, taste, and experience one of the most innovative beach cities in the U.S., a national model for sustainability and cultural vitality. Satisfy your appetite with more than a dozen food trucks, carts, and booths, including: Alili’s Fresh Fruit, Border Grill, Coolhaus, Farmer’s Belly, Gastrobus, India Jones, Hawaiian Delight, Let’s Be Frank, Linde’s Almonds, Luckdish, Mama’s Hot Tamales, Mandoline Grill, Pressed Juicery, Schmuck with a Truck, The Melt, The Urban Oven, Waffles de Liege, and Yalla. Free; Saturday, 11 am–6 pm; Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
The World Naked Bike Ride Los Angeles
Not scared to bare it all? Join the several dozen people of various shapes and sizes to ride bikes without your clothing on. It’s World Naked Bike Ride! You should still wear your helmet. Saturday, festival noon, ride 2:30 pm, RSVP here
Eat|See|Hear and Air New Zealand Present Notting Hill
Celebrate Air New Zealand’s daily flights from LAX to London with a special free screening of Notting Hill. In partnership with Eat|See|Hear, Air New Zealand will be offering you a chance to experience the airline’s award-winning products and services. Take a seat on the #AirNZLondonReady truck to experience the ergonomic Skycouch™, a trio of seats that create a flexible space for couples or families and innovative Spaceseat™, a duo of seats designed with space and productivity in mind. Enjoy live music from Lipherma, British-inspired food trucks and a taste of Air New Zealand’s world-class products. Note: Every Eat|See|Hear event welcomes your four-legged friends with free biscuits at the door! Saturday, doors: 5-7 pm, music: 7 pm, movies: 8 pm; Santa Monica High School, Memorial Greek Theater, 601 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
2014 Rodeo Drive Concours D’Elegance
Rodeo Drive doesn’t do normal car shows. (of course not). It does 100-year-old car shows with celebrity cars, like the Beverly Hillbillies wagon and some sporty cars from Entourage. Sunday, 10 am-4 pm; Rodeo Drive between Wilshire and Santa Monica
Silent Frisco
The kick-off night features two of their most popular themes, DJ Dave Paul’s “Prince & Michael Experience” and Motion Potion’s “Beasties, Beatles, & Beck” set. Switch back and forth between the two Silent Frisco’s custom two-channel headphones. KCRW’s Mario Cotto will hold down the early portion of the night with his patented ital., and Balearic disco house and rare groove. With a wide-open outdoor courtyard, laser light room, bottle service seating and projected visuals by Victor Solomon, Silent Frisco’s has a massive step up in production value. $10-13, $15 at the door; Friday, doors: 9 pm; 1413 5th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.458.3080
Shore Hotel’s Cool Down Series
They are inviting summer beach goers to cool off at its community benches with an artisan ice cream cone or an icy Popsicle. Sprinkles Ice Cream, the famed Los Angeles-based cupcake shop, will roll out its ice cream cart and scoop handcrafted, slow-churned ice cream, made from organic California dairy and carefully selected ingredients. Flavors include: Red Velvet, Strawberry, Triple Chocolate, and Cap’n Crunch. Price: $4.00/single scoop; $6.00/double scoop. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m; 1515 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 800.599.1515
Top Rock
Top Rock is a dynamic 90 minute show paying tribute to the biggest names in the rock ‘n’ roll music: Beatles, Aerosmith, Prince, Fleetwood Mac, Journey, Guns N’ Roses, and more. The live performance showcases a cast of talented singers, dancers and a live band set in an intimate theater setting. Top Rock is taking up a weekend residency at Rockwell Table & Stage each weekend through July 5 (June 13-14, June 20-21, June 27-28, July 5). Tickets here; Friday & Saturday, 8 pm
Hans Rockenwagner celebrates the World Cup
Order up their Brazilian World Cup Burger made from 100% grass-fed beef, with lettuce, tomatoes and topped with pork belly and hearts of palm. Best part is that the burger is served on a one-of-a-kind soccer ball brioche bun with a side of black beans. This special burger will be served in all three of Hans’ popular Los Angeles-based restaurants, Café Rockenwagner, 3 Square Café and Rockenwagner Bakery, for a limited time. Plus, watch the World Cup games on a 60 inch flat screen, specifically being brought into Café Rockenwagner for this event. Through July 13
All World Cup events here.
Father’s Day CollaBREWtive brunch
Get ready for dishes like “Mancake” plates of bacon-studded silver dollar beer pancakes with maple glazed smoked heritage pork sausage and a sunny fried quail egg; Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich with a white cheddar biscuit, sage chicken sausage and melty cheddar; and mortadella dogs with pickled vegetable relish and spicy hot mustard. El Segundo Brewing Co. and LAMILL Coffee are brewing up “Bourbon and Bliss,” a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout blended with cold-process Bliss espresso blend, while The Bruery and Tierra Mia Coffee are creating “Rice & Beans,” a beer inspired by coffee-infused horchata, brewed with sweet rice, vanilla, cinnamon and coffee that Tierra Mia roasted in L.A. A portion of the event proceeds will go to Food Forward, a North Hollywood-based charity whose mission is to rescue and donate fresh local produce that would otherwise go to waste. $90/VIP, $65/General Admission, $30/Ages 7-12; Saturday, 11:30 am(VIP), 12:30-3:30 pm; Tiato, 2700 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica
Sales:
Gilt City Warehouse Sale
Considered by some to be the holy grail of sample sales, Gilt City Los Angeles’ Warehouse sale takes the online sale mecca offscreen, offering a massive range of goods from contemporary and luxury brands for 90% off the retail price. Friday & Saturday; Siren Studios, 1050 N Orange Dr.; 323.467.3559
BB Dakota & Jack
Enjoy up to 80% off LA contemporary label BB Dakota and its affordable sister line, Jack, during their summer sample sale. Saturday, 10 am-6 pm; 1638 Pomona Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Lucky You Resale
Get 70% off all apparel and 30% off all accessories during the vintage and consignment shop’s spring sale. Now through next Tuesday, June 17; 12441 Magnolia Blvd., Valley Village, CA 91607; 818.985.1115
Topshop/Topman
Enjoy 50% off at the The Grove’s Topshop and Topman during their summer sale. 189 The Grove Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Vestal
Enjoy deep discounts on the active lifestyle label’s watches, eyewear and soft goods during their summer warehouse sale. Friday, 9 am-6 pm & Saturday, 9 am-2 pm; 730 W 17th St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Ted Baker
Enjoy up to 50% off the London designer’s apparel and accessories during his summer sale. Expect women’s footwear starting at $42, denim from $105, handbags from $101 and dresses from $177; plus men’s footwear from $90, pants from $99, accessories from $39 and jackets from $117. It’s also happening at the SaMo boutique. All weekend; 131 N Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA; 395 Santa Monica Pl, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Sugoilife & Zumreed
Get deep discounts on Sugoilife’s anime figurines and Zumreed’s colorful headphones during the San Fernando Japanese American Community Center’s pop-up shop. Saturday, 10 am-12 pm; 12953 Branford St., Pacoima, CA 91331
Spanish Moss: Park Showroom
Take up to 70% off the vintage e-shop’s throwbacks, plus American Gold apparel and more during their warehouse sale in DTLA’s Park Showroom. Saturday, 12-6 pm; 845 S Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90014
Natalia Benson
Get to suite #108 for up to 15% off the tarot-inspired jewelry designer’s spring/summer collection during her spring trunk show. Saturday, 12-3 pm; 164 S Hayworth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90048
Just One Eye
The luxe boutique/art gallery is still having their summer sale, which promises up to 40% off labels like Valentino, The Row and more. Plus, expect additional markdowns next Monday, June 16. 7000 Romaine St., West Hollywood, CA 90038; 888.563.6858
Isabel Marant
Now until the end of the month, enjoy 30 to 50% off select merchandise at the Parisian designer’s Melrose boutique during her ongoing Happy Sale. 8454 Melrose Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Elisa B
Score 40% off all regular-priced items and an additional 25% off markdowns during the designer boutique’s relocation liquidation sale. Expect to find current and past season apparel and accessories from brands like Clover Canyon (pictured), Greylin, Mother Denim, Parker NYC, Alexander Wang, 3.1 Phillip Lim and much more. Until June 30; 12 Douglas Alley, Pasadena, CA 91103; 626.792.4746
