Weekend

Eat Your Drink
The most creative bartender in LA is mixing for this pairing dinner that’s equally focused on food and booze, with an omakase-style menu of FIFTEEN different surprise drinks, booze you can eat, and other total badass-ness. Chaya Downtown

Night on Broadway, DTLA
Celebrate seven years of revitalizing Broadway in the heart of DTLA. Be a part of an innovative evening with entertainment, food trucks, music, and more with over a half dozen of the corridor’s historic theaters. Saturday, 5-10 pm; Broadway, 3rd – 11th, Los Angeles, CA

SoCal Etsy Guild
Hit up the California Market Center this Friday. In addition to hitting up the showroom-filled building’s first sample sale of the year, you’ll want to make a stop at SoCal Etsy Guild’s first handmade marketplace at the DTLA industry hub. The monthly pop-up bazaar will feature a roster of local designers, artists, and other talented makers hawking handcrafted wares. Expect to find Rojas, film-inspired tees and accessories by David Jordan, jewelry by Vi Ling and Charlie and Marcelle, paper floral arrangements by Paper Arboretum, sweet treats by Les Beaux Chocolats, and more. Friday, 9 am-3 pm; California Market Center, 110 E 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079

Artist Books and Cookies: Celebrating LA
As part of Printed Matter’s LA Art Book Fair, celebrate the great artist book tradition of John Baldessari and Edward Ruscha by bringing a book you’ve made or a favorite artist book for a portrait by photographer Gaea Woods. This celebration coincides with the launch of the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing’s The Los Angeles Project, which called on LA artists Kathryn Andrews, Aaron Curry, Alex Israel, Matthew Monahan, Sterling Ruby, Ryan Trecartin, and Kaari Upson to make an artist book. Attendees will receive a free copy of the ForYourArt Guide to Los Angeles with personal and satirical tours of the city made by the seven artists especially for the guide, as well as an interview with Jim Heimann, writer, historian, and executive editor at TASCHEN. Signed copies of the The Los Angeles Project books, co-edited by Karen Marta and Brian Roettinger, will be available. Cookies by Sqirl will be served. Sunday, 1:30-3:30 pm; Democracy Forum, Japanese American National Museum, 100 N Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213.625.0414

elysian Brunch
Baker Roxana Jullapat (Cooks County) and noodle maker Sonoko Sakai (Common Grains) are partnering up for a brunch pop up series that will be every Sunday through April 26. Jullapat and Sakai’s passion for heirloom grains will be on full display. Execpt dishes like polycrop mochi waffles made with sweet Japanese rice blended with eleven grains, and baked pancakes made mainly with Anson Mills buckwheat flour. Menu highlights include Sticky Oatmeal Donut, Buttermilk Biscuits, Meyer Lemon Cornmeal Muffin, Biscuit sandwich made with cheesy scrambled eggs, bacon, onion jam, Polycrop mochi waffle, Baked buckwheat pancake, Poached eggs with polenta, greens & bacon, and Heirloom Japanese rice bowl. Every Sunday through April 26, 10 am-2 pm; 2806 Clearwater St., Los Angeles, CA 90039; 323.522.6625

Asa Meza
Taking over where Lexington, this pan-Latin American and Asian fusion concept is blending Asian flavors with Latin American cuisine to create “Asiantino.” The patio hashanging lights and plenty of greenery, plus a full bar with classic cocktails like the pisco sour and a mezcal old fashioned. Foodwise, order up anticuchos (Peruvian meat skewers), crudos and ceviches, with larger entrees like duck breast and hangar steak. 1718 Vine St., Hollywood, CA 90028; 323.461.1700

National Hot Chocolate Day
Some of LA’s hottest restaurants are serving gourmet versions of this cold weather classic to celebrate. At Playa Provisions, Chef Kristin Feuris serving up Frozen Hot Chocolate with warm European drinking chocolate poured over peppermint stick ice cream, topped with a swirl of toasted marshmallow and served with Christmas cookies and European Drinking Chocolate with house made with Valrhona 68% Nyangbo chocolate. At Sonoma Wine Garden, MixologistRob Floyd serves Chocolate Kiss made with Espresso, Kahlua, Bailey’s, Vanilla Vodka, Crème de Cacao. Saturday

Sonoma Wine Garden‘s Performances
Enjoy a sunset dinner and glass of wine on the restaurant’s garden patio, followed by live music under the stars. In partnership with music industry veteran Martin Flesichmann of Rum & Humble, hosts of the Santa Monica Pier Concert Series, “Sonoma Salon” aims to showcase well-known artists as well as local talent on the verge of “tipping.” On non-music Fridays, “Sonoma Salon” will offer guests the best that Los Angeles’s creative community has to offer from long-form improvisational comedy and spoken word to a cooking lesson with one of the restaurant’s partner farms. Every other Friday starting Friday, 8-10 pm;

12-course Tapas Collaboration Dinner at Coco Laurent
Chef Robert ‘Bean’ Castaneda of Living Breathing Kitchen and Chef Jean Paul Peluffo of Fair Game food truck are collaborating on an 12-course tapas dinner paired with two specialty cocktails and dessert. The dinner will transform the Coco Laurent space in DTLA into a small plate wonderland. $80 per person (includes 2 tasting pairing drinks; Saturday, 5- pm & 8-10 pm; Living Breathing Kitchen, 707 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017; 213.884.7201

WP24 Restaurant‘s Behind the Scenes
Opening its kitchen to the public for its first-ever, the “behind-the-scenes” cooking demo in preparation for the Chinese New Year is with Chef de Cuisine John Lechleidner. The intimate cooking demo will be followed by a tasting and will have an opportunity to learn authentic techniques and professional tips for preparing dim sum, stir-fry, and a selection of dishes that will be a part of WP24 Restaurant’s special “Year of the Goat” dinner menu. Additionally, Chef Lechleidner will share recommendations on ordering, enjoying, and cooking authentic Chinese fare, including: Essential Chinese ingredients and cooking utensils for meals that can easily be prepared at home; Must-order dishes to sample staple Chinese cuisine and regional delicacies; How to distinguish authentic fare from its Americanized counterpart; and the regional variations of popular dishes like the difference between chow fun, chow mein, and lo mein. $180 (includes tax); Sunday, 12-3 pm; The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, 900 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.743.8824

Ten Cent Pinkberry
Pinkberry is offering ten-cent small frozen yogurts (with toppings) to anyone who comes in to any Pinkberry. You just have to like the official Pinkberry Facebook page to qualify for the deal. The deal goes one further…by just say the magic words “Birthday Style” at the register, you will have your frozen yogurt sprinkled with edible gold and topped with a birthday candle. Friday, 7 pm-close

Ludlows Cocktail Co.’s Art Crawl
Head to DTLA for a crawl among some of the area’s hottest. The crawl includes the following stops: sausages, fries, and drink at Wurstkuche; brewery tour and pint at Angel City Brewery; shopping with 10% off at Poketo; Aperitivos at Bar Mateo, located in Zinc Cafe with a cocktail menu crafted by DK Proprieters of Honeycut and Death & Co. fame; and Ice cream from the Coolhaus Truck featuring their new 2015 ice cream and cookie line. $40 (includes a custom tote bag and pre-packaged, craft cocktail Jelly Shot); Saturday, 11 am-3 pm; 800 E 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90013

Kawaba Rice Ball Opens
Kawaba Rice Ball, a Japanese deli is serving up Japanese onigiri, fluffy rice balls with varying fillings. Also, you can get it wrapped with or without nori. Kawaba Rice Ball gets its name from Kawaba Village, a small town of only 3,500 people, where the owner operates a musubi store there. The menu includes organic and natural ingredients and the high-grade rice that come from Kawaba Village. Additionally, fillings will include meat, fish or Japanese-style pickled veggies. Friday; 7368 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou & Barry Lyndon
Writer-director Wes Anderson followed his hits Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums with this lavish and visually inventive comic adventure. Noah Baumbach (The Squid and the Whale) co-wrote the script. $3/Academy members/LACMA Film Club members/and students with valid ID, $5/general; Saturday; 5 pm & 7:30 pm; Bing Theater, Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Tickets: 323.857.6010

Breakfast at Tiffany’s Screening
Yes, Holly Golightly is still a favorite character. Saturday, 6:30 pm; Electric Dusk Drive-In, 1000 San Julian St. (entrance on 11th Street between San Pedro Street and San Julian Street)

Museums Free-For-All
In a joint effort to present the arts and culture to the diverse and different communities in SoCal, SoCal Museums announces the tenth annual “Museums Free-For-All.” More than 20 local museums are offering free admission all day. Participating spots include LACMA, MOCA, The Getty Center, and Annenberg Space for Photography. Click here for full list of museums. Saturday

Art Los Angeles Contemporary
This contemporary art fair presents international emerging galleries, with a focus on Los Angeles galleries. Friday & Saturday, 11 am-7 pm, Sunday, 11 am-6pm; The Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, 323.851.7530

Double Vision Burlesque at Complex
No, you’re not seeing double. You really are watching two burlesque dancers facing off to see who’s the better Wonder Woman—and Wednesday Addams, and the Little Mermaid—while a band plays surf rock. It’s your twist childhood dreams coming true. $10, $15/door; Friday, doors: 8 pm, 806 E Colorado St., Glendale, CA; 323.642.7519

Flautas
Jaime Martin Del Campo and Ramiro Arvizu debut their fast-casual ode to a traditional Western Mexican dish with Flautas. Located in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw food court adjacent to the full-service dining experience Mexicano, Flautas offers you a quick bite to eat before shopping or a movie from the duo more commonly known as “Jaime and Ramiro,” the nationally acclaimed chefs leading the way in authentic and reimagined Mexican cuisine. Flauta, meaning “flute” in Spanish, refers to the long, slender shape of the restaurant’s signature rolled tacos, which are fried up crisp and served hot. Flautas from the 14-item menu include: El Mercado, filled with chicken, Mexican crema, spicy tomatillo sauce, and topped with cotija cheese; De Papa con Chorizo Hecho en Casa (Traditional Potato and Homemade Chorizo), topped with tomato, onion, guajillo chile, cheese, and chile de árbol sauce; De Rajas de Chile Poblano con Queso (Poblano Chile  Strips With Cheese), a Jalisco tradition that also includes potato, Mexican crema, and spicy green tomatillo sauce; De Picadillo de Res (Beef Picadillo), slowly cooked beef  stuffing with tomato, onion, and garlic, perfumed with oregano; Norteñas (Northern Style), made with a flour tortilla stuffed with pork that has been cooked with almonds, raisins, and spices; and; Cochinita Pibil, filled with roasted pork shoulder meat marinated with achiote bitter orange juice and spices. Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Shopping Center, 3650 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008; 323.773.1898

Lulu & Georgia
They are popping up with a range of vibrant interior essentials on Robertson Boulevard. The home goods e-shop will host furniture, lighting, pillows, rugs, and home accessories are going for up to 80% off. The brand’s pop-hued pieces and feminine prints will instantly transform your space. Friday & Saturday, 10 am-2 pm, and Sunday, 9 am-12 pm; 8900 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069

“The Ellen” at Link
Stop by this sausage-spot to sink your teeth into The Ellen and support a good cause. The Ellen is a vegan sausage link teamed with braised red cabbage, caramelized onions and apricot mustard that got its name because Ellen DeGeneres is a huge supporter of The Trevor Project, where 20 percent of all sales that evening will go to support. Friday; 8486 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA

Black Truffle Dinner Series at SAAM
Indulge in 16 inventive courses featuring black truffles from Abruzzo, Italy. SLS Culinary Director José Andrés and Chef de Cuisine Holly Jivin have put together the over-the-top menu featuring the tubers foraged by the renowned Truffle Brothers Michael and Marco Pietroiacovo especially for diners at SAAM, the private tasting room inside the Bazaar. $275, wine pairings available; Through February 28, Dinner, Thursday-Saturday; 65 S La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA; 310.246.5545

Saturday Nights at the Getty
The Getty Center’s contemporary music series returns with a one-night-only special performance by Body/Head. The band is an electric guitar duo including Kim Gordon—best known as a member of Sonic Youth—and improvisational noise guitarist Bill Nace. Rolling Stone magazine describes the duo’s music as “an improvisational-style collection of swirling guitars, loops and feedback with Gordon’s muddled, oftentimes nonsensical vocals buried deep in the mix.” Free, parking $10 after 5 pm; Saturday, 7:30 pm; 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA; 310.440.7300

Preux & Proper
Even though the Saints didn’t make it to the Super Bowl this year, you can still get a taste of NOLA in DTLA. Start your football revelry early at 1 pm with happy hour pricing on bites like smoke shrimped beignets, crispy frog legs, wings, brisket dip and their signature Muffaletta board. Enjoy drink specials and adult slushies. Sunday, 1 pm; 840 South Spring St., Los Angeles,

Skybar
Sports vibes with an impressive view? Only in Los Angeles. Head to the stunning deck at SkyBar, for SuperSunday with sounds by Diallo, special tailgating menu, viewing suites, and post-game karaoke. Sunday, 1-7 pm;  8440 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA; 213.896.0090

Now Boarding
West Hollywood’s hottest new cocktail lounge opens early for the big game and will offer specials like $5 beers and $6 well drinks, $9 themed cocktail menu and post game music from Funktion, a four-piece funk band. Also enjoy eats from the Los Lobos Food truck. Sunday, 1 pm; 7746 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA; 323.848.8447

The Fat Dog
Party all afternoon at the West Hollywood gastropub. Enjoy $3 draft beer, a menu of $5 surf and turf bites like their lobster roll, shrimp and grits, beef tenderloin on a stick, hot wings and more. Sunday; 801 No Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA; 323.951.0030

Superbowl Events here.

Sales:

California Market Center
Score major deals on women’s, men’s, and kids’ clothing; furniture; home goods; and more from a host of showrooms during the California Market Center’s monthly sample sale. Friday, 9 am-3 pm; 110 E 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079; 213.630.3600

Kelly Wearstler
Score modern and vintage furniture, home decor, and more for $50-5,000 during LA designer’s warehouse sale. Saturday; 1428 Channing St., Los Angeles, CA 90021

LF Stores
Get 60% off labels like UNIF, For Love & Lemons, Jeffrey Campbell, and more during the retailer’s end-of-season sale at all of its LA locations, including the Robertson shop. Through January 31st; 120 N Larchmont, Los Angeles, CA 90004; 323.465.1000

The Mart Collective
Enjoy 10-40% off vintage and antique furniture, clothing, home decor, and more from over 85 vendors at the multi-dealer antique mall. Through February 3; 1600 Lincoln Blvd., Venice CA 90291; 310.450.5142

Matteo Home
Take up to 80% off luxe textile company’s LA-made apparel, bedsheets, baby bedding, towels, table linens, and more home during the sample sale. Through Sunday, 11 am-7 pm; 912 E 3ed St., Los Angeles, CA 90013

Oak
Now until stock lasts, enjoy 60% off fall markdowns at the cool NYC label’s DTLA and Beverly Boulevard boutiques. 7228 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

Polkadots & Moonbeams
Now until stock lasts, score up to 75% off everything in store at the designer boutique’s winter sale. 8361 W 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; 323.651.1746

Resurrection Vintage
Through the end of January, save 50% off designer and boutique founder Katy Rodriguez’s 2014 unisex apparel collection in-store and online. 8006 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90048

Gypsy05
Score the boho-cool brand’s merch for women, men, and children at $20 and up. Plus, the first 20 shoppers enjoy a free gift. Saturday, 10 am-6 pm, Sunday, 10 am-5 pm; 8811 Alden Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048

Junk Food Clothing
Snap up the Junk Food’s basics for women, men, and kids for $15 and $20 at the LA label’s one-day sample sale. Friday, 10 am-4 pm; 5770 W Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016

Flamingo Vintage
Score 30-60% 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

Trina Turk
Get the LA designer’s apparel, swimwear, activewear, footwear, home goods, accessories, and more starting at $10 during her two-day warehouse sale. Turk is also having a sample sale on Friday at the Cooper Design Space in DTLA. Friday, 9-6 pm, Saturday, 9-5 pm; 3025 W Mission Rd., Alhambra, CA 91803; 626.236.5950

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

Riller & Fount
Enjoy up to 80% off the LA label’s dresses, tees, skirts, and more jersey basics during its sample sale. Friday, 10 am-3 pm, Saturday, 10 am-2 pm; 308 E 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90015

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

Eva Franco
Enjoy deep discounts on the LA designer’s retro dresses, tops, bottoms, and more during her two-day sample sale in DTLA. Friday, 12-7 pm, Saturday, 11 am-6 pm; 731 S Spring St., Ste 500, Los Angeles, CA 90014

The Dreslyn
Enjoy up to 80% off the inventory of designers during its warehouse sale in DTLA. Friday, 10 am-6 pm; 721 S Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.281.8300

Joie, Equipment, and Current/Elliott Sale
Score an additional 50% off already marked-down merchandise at the trio’s friends and family sale. Like previous sales at the location, no try-ons, strollers, and large bags allowed (bring a small wallet). Cash and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, and AmEx) are accepted with ID. Friday, 9 am-6 pm, Saturday, 9 am-2 pm; 4575 District Blvd., Vernon, CA 90058