Camp Goo At the Page Museum
Spend an exciting night at the tar pits and get stuck in all sorts of great gooey activities. Take a special flashlight tour of the tar pits, go on a Museum-wide scavenger hunt, and make sticky crafts. Friday, 6:30 pm; 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 213.763.3536
Dim.Sum.Mix at Hakkasan Beverly Hills
Cocktails and dim sum collide at Hakkasan Beverly Hills. Pull up a seat at the main bar or in the “Ling Ling” lounge, and order up a cocktail creation like the Lychee Martini (Belvedere vodka, Giffard lychee liqueur, grapefruit bitters and lychee juice) and pair it with complementary tastes of the restaurant’s dim sum like prawn and Chinese chive dumplings, crispy fried prawn dumplings in plum sauce and crystal vegetable dumplings, to name a few. Monday-Friday 5:30-7:30 pm; 233 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310.888.8661
Fairfax Summer Kick-Back
Spend Sunday afternoon listening to some of LA’s best DJs, enjoying BBQ from Lindy & Grundy, coffee and treats from the Coffee Commissary, cocktails and beer from The Fat Dog, and more. DJs scheduled to perform are Aaron Stein-Chester, Funk Fiction, Mayacamas, and Lawrence Grey. Free; Sunday, 3 pm; 801 N. Fairfax Blvd., Los Angeles
Grab the Pots! Sunday Brunch Pop-Up
Chef Nigel P. Henderson founder of The NOLA Truck is at it again! But this time, he is tackling brunch. Chef Nigel will be hosting a series of Grab the Pots! SundayBrunch Pop-Ups at Lock & Key, beginning this weekend. For the next three weeks, he will be severing a themed three course, prix-fixed brunch menu, with bottomless mimosas. This week’s menu theme is Southern Comfort and he has partnered with Citi Group and is offering there members the option of purchasing a “Private Pass” to the brunches. For $55, Citi members will receive a complete Lock & Key brunch experience, which includes 6 plates to share, 2 specialty coffees, 2 custom cocktails by their onsite mixologist and bottomless mimosas. Ten packages are available each Sunday. $20; Sunday, 11 am-2 pm; Lock & Key Bar, 239 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004
Scented Dinner
Enjoy a four course aromatic dinner at the IAO with Castle Gourmet. Stop and smell your dinner during this interactive, scented Pop-Up dinner featuring fare created by Chef Anne Lee, paired with aromas and essences by the Institute for Art and Olfraction and hosted by Phyllis Navidad. Seating will be very limited, and reservations required: Reserve@castlegourmetdining.com. $65; $25/wine pairing;
Whiskey Red’s, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey and Hollywood Smoke
Whiskey Red’s will break open their humidor and offer specials for whiskey lovers and tobacco aficionados. Enjoy $5 Bulleit Whiskey drinks, as well as select $5 cigars from Hollywood Smoke on the smoking patio overlooking the harbor. On the last Friday of every month, you will receive exclusive whiskey tastings from Bulleit and a lesson from one of Hollywood Smoke’s expert cigar makers. There will also be a cigar roller on site who will be educating you on how to select quality cigars and give complimentary cigars to the first 50 guests. Whiskey Red’s offers handcrafted whiskey cocktails and whiskey infused menu items from one of the most extensive whiskey collections in Marina del Rey, and this event gives just a taste of this fine selection. Friday (every Friday night this summer), 5-10 pm; 13813 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; Resys: whiskeyreds@srcmail.com
Street Food Cinema
Head to DTLA to catch Pretty in Pink + Weird Science or to Pasadena for The Labyrinth. If you head downtown, you can feast on Cousin’s Maine Lobster, Farmer’s Belly, Grilled Cheese Truck, Hang 10 Tacos, Hungry Nomad, India Jones, Komodo, No Jodas!, Rushed Art, Trailer Park Truck, Perkup Coffee & Co., Chunk ‘n Chip, What the Funnel, and more, while you check out musical performance, The Flux Capacitors. $12; Saturday, 6:30 pm; Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Dr., Los Angeles, CA. In Pasadena feast on Diva’z Crepe, Funtime Kettle Corn, Mercedes Binge, and more, with MC Kurt Long. $17;
Eat|See|Hear: American Psycho
A wealthy New York investment banker, Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale), works at his father’s wall street firm and kills for no reason at all. He hides his alternate psychopathic ego from everyone in his life and he gets deeper and deeper into his crazy behavior. $10-20; Saturday, 5:30– 11 pm; Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, 90027
Artists & Fleas
Head to DTLA for two days of shopping, food and art. You will find clothing, jewelry, pet accessories, home decor and more, while you enjoy food and music in Los Angeles’ beautiful weather. Saturday & Sunday, 11am; 647 Mateo St., Los Angeles, CA
Apline Village Presents: Euro Bierfest
With Oktoberfest right around the corner, why not get yourself prepared with a selection of over 50 beers from breweries all across Europe? Saturday, 1 pm; Alpine Village, 833 W. Torrance Blvd., LA 90502
Auguste Rodin’s Figures d’ombres
On view for the first time in the U.S. (at DCA’s Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, LAMAG). The presentation includes 127 prints and artifacts from Bordeaux’s Musée Goupil. Auguste Rodin’s Figures d’ombres also showcases original engraved copper plates, along with several unframed works, revealing his written instructions to the famed printer Goupil. The exhibition will feature several free printmaking workshops. 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027; 323.644.6275
Doggie Street Festival
Find a new best friend at SoCal’s largest doggie adoption festival. Sunday, 11 am-5 pm; Westfield Century City Mall, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd.; 310.277.3898
Blue Velvet at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
See how David Lynch blends horror and beauty so perfectly in Blue Velvet. Jeffrey is a small town teen who gets caught in a web of mystery when he finds a human ear, with Laura Dern as the innocent girl next door and Isabella Rossellini as the nightclub singer. Also starring a scary Dennis Hopper as Frank. $14; Saturday, doors: 7 pm, movie: 9 pm; 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
National Lollypop Day
See’s Candies at The Grove is celebrating National Lollypop Day just as Willy Wonka would, with a golden ticket. This weekend, pop into See’s Candies, The Trolley or Concierge Services at the Grove and ask for your free Lollypop. And if you’re sweet purchases to have a golden ticket attached, you will receive a gift card from either See’s Candies or The Grove valued between $5-500. Sunday; 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.932.1653
Taiko Nation
Taiko has heart pounding and joyous percussion and the world’s top taiko ensembles and performers are headed to Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo for a three-concert event. Hailing from Europe, South America, Japan, Australia and the U.S., these drummers will share the stage for the first time, performing on the world’s largest drums and creating one, mind-blowing “Taiko Nation.” $30-35; Saturday, 8 pm, Sunday, 2 pm & 7 pm; Aratani/Japan America Theatre, 244 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213.628.2725
Friends with Benefits Poolside Soiree
Summer means soaking up the sun and relaxing, which means it’s time to get pampered. Enjoy fresh cocktails and bites from Wolfgang Puck. Then hang out under the cabana from complimentary massages, manis, makeup, and more. This event will be held every Saturday during the summer. Saturday, noon-6 pm; Loews Hollywood Hotel, 1755 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood
Tie-Dye with Maricolous
Tie-dye is back in style! Head to this event to transform your dull, boring old clothes into electrically colored pieces you’ll be excited to wear again. Bring underwear, table settings, tea towels, socks, pillowcases, dog sweaters, yoga pants, etc. Wash your items with soap and hot water to prepare for dyeing. Wear clothes and shoes you can make a mess in and don’t forget sunscreen, shades, hat and water because you will be outside. Bring kitchen gloves, the higher the better. There will be some blank tees available for last minute purchase. Questions before the workshop: dye@maricolous.com; $45; Saturday, 2-5 pm; Otherwild, 1932 Echo Park Ave., Echo Park
626 Night Market
This is America’s largest Asian food market and they will have plenty to fill your belly with! This all-night event features over 150 different food and alcohol vendors, so eat and drink your way through the night. Live music, artists, films and games will go on through the night, as well. Friday-Saturday, 4 pm-1 am; Santa Anita Park, 285 W Huntington Dr., Arcadia, California 91007
U.R. Arts Festival
This monthly, sustainable, kid and dog friendly festival brings Berlin to LA. Groove until dusk on the westside to house and techno. There’s also night time events like delicious food, innovative fashion and interactive art activities. Sunday, 1 -10 pm; Bergamont Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90404
Old Pasadena Film Festival
This outdoor film festival celebrates film in all its forms. The Old Pasadena Film Festival is the largest open-air film festival in California. On Friday, catch Marx Brothers in Animal Crackers. The noted explorer Captain Spaulding returns from Africa, and while attending a fancy gala party held by erudite Mrs. Rittenhouse, a painting is stolen and the Marxes set off to recover it. On Saturday, catch Suddenly, Last Summer where wealthy widow Violet Venable plots to have her niece Catherine lobotomized after she witnesses the death of her cousin, Violet’s only son; apparently Catherine saw too much and is saying too much about her cousin’s death. 8:30 pm; 24 E Union St., Pasadena, CA 91103; 626.564.1066
Taste of Latin American Food Festival
From Mexican to Peruvian, head downtown for an overwhelming assortment of Latin cuisine. Pacing yourselves and staying hydrated, so you can hit all the places you want. Sunday, 10 am-6 pm; Placita Olver, Main St. + Caesar Chavez, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Splendid
At The Grove, join with Erica Domesek of P.S. I Made This… and Pressed Juicery for a crafty in-store event. Erica designed a fun and summery Brushstroke Tank Top DIY activity, exclusively for Splendid, to encourage you to get creative. With the purchase of a Splendid 1×1 tank, you will have the chance to get in touch with your inner artist! Saturday, 1 – 3 pm; Splendid, The Grove, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA
Friday Flights
Friday Flights includes a collaboration between the Getty and a featured musician or cultural tastemaker who creates a special evening inspired by an exhibition on view at the Museum. This Friday is hosted by experimental punk band, No Age, who emerged from Los Angeles skate culture and DIY venues. Their latest release, titled “An Object,” asks questions that are at the heart of art criticism, with a message that resonates more in the art gallery than the music venue. $10 for parking; Friday, 6-9 pm; 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049; 310.440.7300
Artisan Bread Demystified with Don Guerra of Barrio Bread
Join Grist & Toll’s Nan Kohler and Don Guerra of Barrio Bread for a bread baking class. This class is open to bakers of all skill levels. You will learn what the difference is between commercial yeast and wild yeast for leavening; What does the term “artisan” really means when it comes to bread; and use a variety of flours from Grist & Toll flour mill. You will go home with 2 proofing baskets, 2 baking linens, dough scraper, sourdough culture and sample bread formulas. $175; Saturday, 9 am-2 pm; 990 South Arroyo Parkway, Suite 1, Pasadena, CA 91105; RSVP: here
8th Annual White Light White Night
Walk With Sally is hosting their 8th Annual White Light White Night, located at The Rooftop of the Plaza at Continental Park with sweeping views of Downtown LA and the Beach Cities. In addition to bites and cocktails from Coni’seafood, R10 Social House, Ayara Thai Cuisine, Doma Kitchen, Simmzy’s, Playa Provisions, Hudson House, The Tripel, Patron, Stella Artois, and Ole Smokey Moonshine, enjoy silent and live auctions, a VIP lounge hosted by Jack Daniel’s, and a live performance by 80s sensation, Berlin. Last year’s event raised over $200,000 for Walk With Sally’s programs. White Cocktail Attire; $200+; Saturday, 5-11 pm; The Rooftop of The Plaza at Continental Park, 870 South Nash St., El Segundo, CA 90245
Noir Nights Dinner and Movie Series
Grand Central Market and Vintage Los Angeles wrap up their Noir Nights Dinner and Movie Series with a screening of Double Indemnity at the Million Dollar Theatre. The film’s sordid tale of money and murder, the film stars Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck and the legendary Edgar G. Robinson. The Market will be open until 9 pm in line with its new later dinner hours on Thursdays – Saturdays. Tickets can be purchased at Brown Paper Tickets; Saturday 8 pm; 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Del Frisco’s 1 Year Anniversary party
Celebrate DFG’s 1-Year anniversary in beautiful Silicon Beach with a party-full of thanks. Live band and complimentary passed appetizers from 5-7 p.m. and drink specials all night. Also, mention “DFG Anniversary” from July 14-20 to receive a Triple Treat upgrade (free adult milkshake with order of burger and fries). Thank you for your continued support! Friday, 5-9 pm; 1551 Ocean Ave., 90401
FIGat7th Downtown Festival
The festival will feature six free outdoor concerts with performances by by Jonathan Wilson and Mystic Braves. You can eat and drink during the festivities at TASTE and can park for just $5 on Friday nights after 4 pm with validation from one of the retail or restaurant merchants. Friday, (every Friday til Auagust 22); 735 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90017; 213.955.7150
Country in the City
Put on by KCRW and inspired by the Annenberg Space for Photography’s newest exhibit, “Country: Portraits of an American Sound,” this outdoor concert series will feature top country music talent on the Century Park Lawn. Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, located just across from the Century Park Lawn invites you to head over pre or post concert for some food & drink specials. Breeze, the award-winning, signature restaurant will offer 20% off dinner, (excluding alcohol). Dishes include Pan Roasted Sea Bass, Strauss Free Raised Grass Fed Beef, and Papardelle Pasta. (plus, vegan and gluten free dishes). After the show, pop into Xbar, the airy, newly renovated bar is offering a “Reverse Happy Hour.” From 9 pm-midnight, happy hour prices will apply to dishes like their signature Fiery Chicken Morsels and Ginger Chicken Potstickers, as well as drink specials, plus artisan cocktails, craft beer and wines. Saturday; 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067; Breeze: 310.551.3334; X bar: 310.551.3332
Score up to 70% off the Cali fashion house’s contemporary womenswear, footwear, jewelry and accessories during their week-long warehouse sale at their Vernon HQ. Saturday; 2761 Fruitland Ave., Vernon, CA 90058
Greylin
Snap up LA label Greylin’s tops, dresses, bottoms and more starting at $10 during their four-day summer sample sale. Friday, 8 am-5 pm, Saturday 9 am-4 pm; 2812 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Hello Kitty
Enjoy over 70% off Hello Kitty-branded stationery, school supplies, jewelry, accessories and more during the two-day warehouse sale. Saturday, 9 am-5 pm, Sunday, 10 am-3pm; 12725 Center Court Dr. S, Cerritos, CA 90703; 562.809.1500
Resurrection
For the entire month of July, score up to 70% off brands like Chanel, YSL, Versace and more luxe designer labels during the essential boutique’s summer sale. 8006 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323.651.5516
Riller & Fount
Enjoy up to 80% off the luxe basic label’s super-soft tops, dresses and more during their three-day summer sample sale. Through Saturday; 308 E 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
Vivienne Westwood, L.A.M.B., More
Enjoy deep discounts on an array of luxe designers and contemporary labels, including Vivienne Westwood, L.A.M.B., Jeffrey Campbell footwear, Badgley Mischka and many more during The LA Fashion Studio’s two-day pop-up and sample sale in Downtown. Saturday & Sunday, 10 am-5 pm; 1200 Santee St., Suite 1200, Los Angeles, CA 90015
TENOVERSIX
For a limited time, enjoy 30-50% off all SS 2014 merchandise (including a few of their spring picks), including apparel, shoes and accessories by luxe labels like 3.1 Phillip Lim, Opening Ceremony, Vena Cava, Rachel Comey, Aalsadair, WANT Les Essentiels de al Vie, Lizzie Fortunato Jewels and more during the boutique’s summer sale.8425 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.330.9355
Robyn Rhodes
Score handmade jewelry starting at $1 during the LA designer’s semi-annual sample sale in Studio City. Friday, 4-7 pm, Saturday, 11 am-2 pm; 11426 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604
Rebecca Minkoff
Enjoy up to 75% off the Cali designer’s bestselling bags, ready-to-wear apparel, footwear and more during her pop-up sample sale. Friday & Saturday, 11 am-7 pm, Sunday, 12-6 pm; 4661 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027; 323.661.9010
Mona Moore
For the next two weeks, enjoy up to 90% off spring/summer collections, including footwear from Marni, Loeffler Randall, Jerome Rousseau and more; jewelry from Eddie Borgo; and bags from Balenciaga, Martin Margiela and many more brands during the boutique’s annual summer stockroom sale. 1112 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
Michael Antonio Footwear
Score the contemporary footwear label’s trendy shoes for $10 a pair. Note there’s a $30 purchase minimum and maximum of 10 pairs per person. RSVPs required; register at EventBrite here. Friday & Saturday, 8 am-3 pm; 5161 Richton St., Montclair, CA 91763
Just One Eye
Now until stock lasts, enjoy up to 60% off luxe labels like Proenza Schouler, Valentino and more during the high-end designer boutique’s ongoing summer sale. 7000 Romaine St., West Hollywood, CA 90038; 888.563.6858
Gold Hawk, Tag Elemental
Take 70-90% off Gold Hawk Clothing’s luxe silk separates and Tag Elemental’s denim. Expect silk camisoles from $10-25, tops and blouses for $20-50, spring/summer dresses from $40-60, leggings for $10, shorts for $15 and denim for $25 during the summer warehouse sale in Vernon. Friday, 10 am-5:30 pm, Saturday, 9 am-3 pm; 3864 S Santa Fe Ave., Vernon, CA 90058; 323.587.7873