Echo Park Rising
Echo Park Rising is a neighborhood event in it’s 5th year that focuses on the music, creativity, diversity and small businesses of Echo Park. There are multiple stages and activities throughout the weekend located on the main routes. Dengue Fever will be sharing the stage with up and comers like the local punk-influenced Fakers. Free; Friday-Sunday, 12-10 pm; Echo Park
Tea Class at The Springs
The Springs will partner with August Uncommon Tea for their first Tea Class. August Uncommon Tea co-fournders Aaron Shinn and Gina Zupsich will lead this unique course. Learn about brewing techniques, why water type and temperature matter, what’s up with green tea, how to use tea in cocktails, and more. In addition to the “Tea 101” lessons, you will enjoy a tasting of teas and vegan food pairings by The Springs’ Executive Chef Michael Falso. $20; Saturday, 3 pm; 608 Mateo St., Los Angeles, CA 90021; 213.223.6226
Long Beach Crawfish Festival
You will feel like you are in the Big Easy when you dine on Cajun crawfish prepared Louisiana-style, and listen to zydeco and dixieland musi at the 21st annual Long Beach Crawfish Festival. $13-28; Friday-Sunday; Rainbow Lagoon, 400-403 Shoreline Village Dr., Long Beach, CA
Dew Tour
DTLA welcomes art shows, fashion shows, film screenings, live music, and skate competitions. They basically have it all. Catch the Dew Tour at Ace Hotel in Downtown LA. Saturday, 12-6 pm; Ace Downtown LA, 929 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Sangria Sundays
Enjoy a Sunday filled with laid-back vibes, sets by DJ Aktive, refreshing cocktails, and tasty small bites at Riviera 31 inside the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills. Sounds like a Sunday Funday to me. Sunday, 3-8 pm; Sofitel, 8555 Beverly Blvd., Beverly Hills 90048
Warner Bro. Presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony-25th Anniversary
Celebrate 25 years of Bugs Bunny and Looney Tunes with a live orchestra accompanying the screening of some of the classic shorts from the show. Episodes include What’s Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville and Zoom and Bored. Friday & Saturday, 8 pm; Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA; 323.850.2000
Reggae Night: Bob Marley’s Roots Rock Reggae— A 70th Birthday Celebration
Head back to the bowl on Sunday to celebrate the Reggae legend. His sons Ziggy and Stephen “Ragga” Marley will lead the tribute in honoring the 70th birthday of their father. Accompanying artists include Inner Circle and The Skatalites. Sunday, 7 pm; Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA; 323.850.2000
2015 Beers Summer Fest
The craft beer festival celebrates with top craft beers, food tastings and more. Enjoy unlimited pours from breweries like Wick’s Brewing Company, Anchor Brewing, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company and more. Join in contests like arm wrestling, cornhole and beer pong to win cash prizes. $10; Saturday, 1-6 pm; The Reef, 1933 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Comedy at Malo
This is Los Angeles, the land of entertainment. So why wouldn’t Malo but on a comedy festival? It’s more like a variety show with mud wrestling, lawn darts, stripper comedians and a wet poncho contest, and, of course, tacos. $10-15; Friday, 8 pm; TacoHut Comedy Fest at Malo; 4326 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, CA; 323.664.1011
Burbank Comedy Festival
Keep the funny going with Burbank’s second-annual weeklong festival, hosted by its Flappers Comedy Club. They pair more than 200 emerging comedians with headliners like Adam Carolla and Tom Green. Events include underground showcases, workshops, classes, industry panels, after-parties and live podcast tapings. Sunday through August 22; 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA; 818.845.9721
Charlie Trotter Day
Celebrate the legacy of culinary leader Charlie Trotter at Manhattan Beach dining destinations M.B. Post, Fishing with Dynamite and The Arthur J. Each restaurant will offer a signature dish and donate proceeds from it to The Trotter Project. The Trotter Project aims to support youth in mentorship and internship programs and help open doors and inspire minds through the culinary arts. Friday-Sunday
Barnsdall Friday Night Wine Tastings
Enjoy evenings of fine wine and art in the gardens of Frank Lloyd Wright’s newly renovated Hollyhock House. The weekly event features four selections of boutique, artisan wines from Silverlake Wine, music by KCRW’s DJs, a bunch of specialty food trucks and curator-led tours of the recently reopened Hollyhock House. $30; Every Friday through September 4; 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA; 323.644.6275
Lucques All American Rib Fest
Feast on slow-cooked ribs, hot wings and sides during the festival that has become a Lucques tradition since 2000. This annual BBQ Celebration takes a week of preparation. The family style menu includes generous portions of Saint Louis-style pork ribs, braised beef back ribs, spicy lamb spare ribs, and “too hot to handle” chicken wings; along with sides like cole slaw, baked beans, long-cooked collard greens, buttered corn on the cob, tomato-watermelon salad and desserts like peach cobbler with strawberries and buttermilk ice cream. $55; Sunday, Noon-9 pm; 8474 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA; 323.655.6277
G & T’s Your Way
If you like gin and tonics, then this is going to be your new hang out. The Polo Lounge is known for it’s beautiful atmosphere, but now enjoy four different gin and tonics in that atmosphere. And now they’ve got a menu of four different ones, where you get to pick your own tonic and gin from a long list. Therefore, you like Polo Lounge. AP algebra. Through September 30th; The Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills; 310.887.2777
Final Pop Your Shop
They are saying farewell to summer (even though I don’t think it’s over), with their final sale. Swing by for flash tattoos, wine, live music, food, and the J.D. Luxe Fashion Truck. Free; Saturday, 12-6 pm; 18741 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA; RSVP@PopYourShop.com
Tillamook’s Food Foraging & Pairing Workshop
Farmer-owned dairy brand Tillamook has been bringing real food lovers across the country together with their recently launched Co-Op and now Tillamook invites Angelenos to join in the experience at a Food Foraging and Pairing Workshop featuring Foraging Expert Pascal Baudar and Chef Mia Wasilevich. You will learn the lost art of foraging for your food and how natural herbs, seeds and plants can be paired with different Tillamook products to create delicious, unique, flavorful food including herb-infused soda floats and wild seed granola yogurt parfaits at this hands-on event.Sign up for the Co-Op here. Free for Co-op Memebers; Saturday, 4-7 pm; One Gun Ranch, Malibu, CA
Nisei Week
Celebrate Japanese and Japanese American heritage and traditions while bringing together the diverse communities of Southern California through arts and cultural education. Events include the Grand Parade in Little Tokyo, (Sunday, 5:30 pm; the Nisei Week Japanese Festival/Festival at JACCC (Saturday, 11 am – 6 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 4 pm), that has taiko drums, Japanese dancers, martial arts, musical performances, children’s activities, cultural exhibits, and food/drinks; the Day-Lee Foods World Gyoza Eating Championship, and performances.
Boomtown Brewery Opens
Los Angeles is blowing up with breweries these days. Well, time to head to DTLA’s Boomtown Brewery because they are having their first event! Try their IPAs and burgers from Far Bar (love that spot). Friday, 4 pm-close; 700 Jackson St., Los Angeles, CA
Fallen Fruit’s Public Fruit Jam
Fallen Fruit is an art collaboration originally conceived in 2004 by David Burns, Matias Viegener and Austin Young. Fallen Fruit began by mapping fruit trees growing on or over public property in Los Angeles. The collaboration has expanded to include serialized public projects and site-specific installations and happenings in various cities around the world. Fallen Fruit’s Public Fruit Jam is a social and community-building event that’s perfect for everyone. Everyone is invited to contribute home-grown or picked public fruit to the cause. Selecting fruit goodies from the communal fruit table, you will join Jam Teams of 3-5 people and your team’s jam ingredients can be anything you bring along or score at the fruit table. Fallen Fruit encourages experimental jams, like basil guava or lemon pepper jelly and you can even add a kick of jalapeño or a bite with some fresh ginger. Each jam session runs approximately 45 minutes from cutting to preserving. Fallen Fruit staffers will be on hand to help out. In the end, you will have jam to keep, swap and contribute to the tasting table where you can savor the fruits of your labors. A portion of the jam produced at this event (+ bread and peanut butter) will be donated to the Union Station Homeless Services Family Center. Sunday, 11 am-2 pm
Ayara Celebrates their 11th Anniversary
Ayara Thai in Westchester, CA is celebrating their 11th Year Anniversary and taking it back to the basics. Each weekend throughout August, Ayara Thai will be featuring Nam Prik from each of the four regions of Thailand. Nam Prik, directly translates as “Water Chili”, are chili-based paste, relish, and dips typically prepared using a mortar and pestle, often served with vegetables and rice. They are the oldest and largest group of Thai dishes – but rarely served to or eaten by non-Thais. Each of the four regions of Thailand have distinctive cuisines and cultures. Ayara Thai invites you to travel and explore each region through its iconic Nam Prik each weekend this August. This weekend, explore Central Region – Nam Prik Kapi (น้ำพริกกะปิ) / Umami-filled fermented shrimp paste-based chili relish paired with fried mackerel and acacia omelette. Friday-Sunday (and August 21st – 23rd, 28th – 30th); 6245 W 87th St, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Outdoor Courtyard Concerts with Pop-Up Bars from One Colorado restaurants
Every Saturday night in August check out a live concert from one of LA’s best and brightest in Brazilian, Blues, R&B, Soul, Pop, and Folk. Each Saturday concert will offer a unique musical experience that will have your toes tapping. This weekend, check out Nia Andrews, a R&B and soul songstress who has toured with Janelle Monae, Lauryn Hill and Common. In 2013 she branched out on her own with her first EP Colours, and ever since has been bringing her heart, soul and solo style into the LA music scene, pushing her reach forward with her critically-acclaimed live music event CHURCH and at venues throughout LA. Saturday, 7 pm
Face Forward & LesBoudoirs Boutique
LesBoudoirs Boutique has partnered up with Face Forward for this unique shopping event with 100% of all proceeds going to Face Forward, an organization which provides pro-bono reconstructive surgery to women and children who have been disfigured by domestic violence. Browse the luxurious selections of swimwear & lingerie, and support a worthy cause! Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm; Les Boudoirs Boutique, 966 S. Westlake Blvd., Ste. 10, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Malibu Country Mart’s 3rd Annual Summer Block Party
The shopping center transforms into a colorful street fair, and you are invited to join in an afternoon of exciting activities and carnival treats. Join in face paintings, a petting zoo, caricature portraits, Henna tattoos, and Tarot card readings. A mobile photo booth will be available to capture your favorite moments and take home. Complimentary carnival treat stations will also be on property, offering a variety of sweet treats including cotton candy, popcorn, funnel cakes, churros, snow cones, and ice cream. A live Calypso band will provide the evening’s soundtrack and keep the party hopping. Free; Sunday, Noon – 3 pm; 3835 Cross Creek Rd., Malibu, CA 90265
Wellness Retreat at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Los Angeles
For a full immersion in mental and physical healing, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Los Angeles will also host the first of a series of quarterly Wellness Retreats. To relieve tension and channel inner serenity, experience a poolside yoga class on the hotel’s rooftop with ERYT 500 Yoga Alliance certified teacher Rachel Jackson, relaxed meditation, a 50-minute spa treatment of choice, and fresh-pressed juice with a nourishing lunch. Extend your relaxation and book the retreat and add an overnight stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles for a special rate of $349 per night. $295; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m; 900 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.763.4400
4th Annual Movies All night
The 4th Annual Movies All Night at Cinespia presents Can’t Hardly Wait, Scream at midnight and Cruel Intentions late night. With DJs, a photobooth, free coffee from Intelligentsia, free snacks from Kind and more, it’s going to be a great night. Bring blankets and pillows, make a bed and relive the 90s until early morning. The party goes until 4 am, go early, go late, stay all night! $15; Saturday, doors: 7 :15 pm, movie: 9 pm; 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Tiki Oasis
Celebrate all things Tiki from hula-hooping lessons to costume-design exhibits to booze. Tiki Oasis is the largest annual Tiki gathering in the world with four nights and three days of live entertainment, vendor marketplace, car show, poolside entertainment, Tiki Tots activities, and symposiums with top experts in history, mixology, music and more. $20; Through Sunday; San Diego
The 55th Annual Manhattan Beach Open
The longest-running beach volleyball tournament will once again bring together the biggest names in the sport, including three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings. General admission is free, but you can also purchase VIP seats here. Friday-Sunday; Manhattan Beach Pier, 100 Manhattan Beach Pier
Eat See Hear’s Screening Of The Breakfast Club
Watch the Brat Pack in their prime at Eat See Hear’s screening of the beloved 1985 flick. Food trucks and music guarantee the night will be a blast. Reserve your spot here. Saturday, August 15, 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m; Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way; 323.667.2000
Sales:
Cloudhunter & Co.
Get 20-40% off bedding, up to 70% off pillows and blankets, and up to 70% off lingerie; plus, shop the LA labels pre-fall collection of limited-run silk dresses, tops, and skirts during the summer sample sale. Free gifts with purchase, music, and refreshments will also be in the mix. Sunday, 11 am-2 pm; 937 Sun Mun Way, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Esquivel
Get 50-80% off the LA designer’s women’s and men’s boots during the three-day footwear sample sale. Friday & Saturday, 11 am-5 pm, Sunday, 12-5 pm; 8309 W 3rd St., In Courtyard, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Enter through the men’s shop Douglas Fir or the alley between Sweetzer Ave. and Flores St.)
Just One Eye
Enjoy up to 80% off luxury labels like Valentino, Proenza Schouler, Chloé, and more during the boutique’s ongoing warehouse sale. Through Saturday; 7000 Romaine St., West Hollywood, CA 90038; 888.563.6858
L’Agence
Enjoy 60-85% off on the luxury label’s womenswear during the one-day sample sale in Commerce. Saturday, 8 am-12 pm; 7261 E Slauson Ave., Commerce, CA 90040
LF Stores
At all five of LF’s LA locations, score 60% off all spring/summer merchandise from the retailer’s inventory of labels. Through Sunday, August 23rd; 106 S Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048
Lotta Stensson
Get 50-85% off kimonos, kaftans, dresses, and more during the designer’s store closing sale; prices will be from $30-250. Through August 30th; 8372 W 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048
Marais USA at Daily Dose
Scoop up the brand’s sandals, mules, boots, and oxfords for $50 and under during the two-day sample sale at Daily Dose Cafe in DTLA Arts District. Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 am-5 pm; 1820 Industrial St., Los Angeles, CA 90021
Sydney Brown
Get up to 90% off the LA designer’s luxe eco-friendly footwear from her fall/winter ’12 through spring/summer ’15 collections. Enjoy refreshments and preorder fall/winter ’15 footwear. Saturday, 12-5 pm; 2558 N San Fernando Rd., Unit #B45, Los Angeles, CA 90065
This is Ground
Score up to 70% off the accessory brand’s luxe leather Mod cases and more tech organizers, including for tablets, laptops, smartphones, cables, and more; prices start at just $5. Friday, 11 am-5 pm; 958 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Thomas Wylde
Get the label’s ready-to-wear and accessories for up to 80% off during the two-day sample sale. Friday, 10 am-7 pm, Saturday, 10 am-6 pm; 3231 S La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016; RSVP: sales@thomaswylde.com
The Way We Wore
For all of August, shop everything on the first floor (excluding merchandise in display cases) for 50% off during the vintage mecca’s semi-annual sale. All of August; 334 S LA Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.937.0878
