Weekend

L.A. Craft Beer Crawl
Sip on craft beers from some of the top artisnal brewers in the country in DTLA. Beers are curated by The Beer Chicks, Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune, and participating stops along the crawl include Honeycut, Broadway Bar, Cana Rum Bar, Coles, Seven Grand, among others. Saturday, 3-7 pm; Check in and entry at Redline, 131 E. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA

Fleurish’s Women’s Sampling Day
Join in their our 2nd Brentwood Women’s Sampling Day! Event includes BeGlammed offering free hair stylization & makeup; authentic jewelry by designer Katie Dean; Bellacures mini manicures, skincare education by Rodan + Fields, 10% off Alfred Coffee, savory samples from M Cafe and sweet treats samples from Sugarfina. You can also enter to win a beautiful summer bouquet in our Fleurish flowers raffle! Saturday, 10 am-1 pm; 11906 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049

Wavey Pool Party
This Sunday The Well and Dim Mak join forces for a bass-heavy pool party at the Hotel Figueroa. Expect crazy outfits, a taco bar, and $5 PBRs. It’s Sunday Funday at it’s finest. This series is known for insane guest DJ sets and sizable lines, so head there on the early side to secure a good spot. Sunday, 12 pm; Hotel Figueroa, 939 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015

Sunday Funday Brunch
If that party isn’t your kind of Sunday Funday, head to a brunch that includes all the mimosas you can drink. dineL.A. has partnered with FXX and seven popular restaurants to offer $25 brunch specials. When you dine at A-Frame, Abigaile, Love & Salt, Maximiliano, Plan Check Kitchen + Bar – Fairfax, The Church Key and Wildcraft you can order an entree, side or dessert and bottomless mimosas. The one-day-only event celebrates the second season of the FXX hit show You’re the Worst, a locally set romantic comedy that premieres on September 9. Sunday

Color Run 5K
Grab some friends for LA’s most colorful 5k. The Color Run features color zones, illuminating bubble zones, glowing color shows, and music. All participants receive a Night Race kit which includes a glowing tee, black light headlamp, and a glow color packet. Sunday, 7:45 pm; StubHub Center, 18400 Avalon Blvd., Carlson, CA 90746

Dark Nights @ L.A. Live
DTLA Dark Nights is back! Head to L.A. LIVE for the venue’s nighttime outdoor party as their Summer in the City series finale brings together live music, performers, artists and indie craft vendors selling handmade goods. $5 food and drink menus at participating locations. $10 parking @ Lot W (Gate B only). Friday, 6 pm; L.A. LIVE, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90015

Silver Oak Winemaker’s Dinner at Hyde Sunset Kitchen + Cocktails
Hyde Sunset Kitchen + Cocktails teams up with Napa Valley’s Silver Oak Winery for a culinary experience with the perfect pairings. Enjoy an evening of Cabernet, conversation and culinary expertise. Chef Chris Crary has collaborated with Silver Oak Executive Chef, Dominic Orsini, to create a six-course menu paired expertly with Silver Oak Wines. $150; Saturday; 8117 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

$1 Cocktails
1933 Group offers you $1 specials on featured cocktails at all of its locations. Sip on an Old Fashioned at Harlowe, Thirsty Crow and Oldfield’s; Rum Old Fashioned at Sassafras, Kappa Pisco Old Fashioned at Bigfoot West, Black & Stormy at Bigfoot Lodge and Mas Mula at La Cuevita. Sunday, 6-8 pm

Long Beach BBQ Festival
Feast on endless BBQ fare including ribs, pulled pork, tri-tip, sausages, chicken and more from top American Pit masters. For those who want to taste them all, make your way to the VIP Rib Village for a special AYCE options. Also expect non-stop live country-western entertainment and children’s activities. Through Sunday; Rainbow Lagoon, 400-403 Shoreline Village Dr., Long Beach, CA

Virgin Suicides at Hollywood Forever
Sofia Coppola’s movie of dreamy and melancholy teenage sisters, starring Kirsten Dunst, Josh Hartnett, Kathleen Turner and James Woods is mysterious. All the boys are obsessed with finding out whats behind their big blue eyes. A story of how hard it is to be a teenage girl, this movie is beautiful and haunting, all in one. $15; Saturday, doors: 7:15 pm, movie: 9 pm; 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Surf Outpost
The CNTRLgroup team is pleased to announce the next “Surf Outpost” weekend taking place this in the Arts District, where a curated selection of surf brands and coastal inspired products come together under one roof for a group sale. The event will feature a variety of clothing and objects, from swim trunks, t-shirts, and jackets, to shoes, wetsuits, surfboards, and vintage items. Check out Matuse, Katin, Seavees, Wellen, Lot, Stock & Barrel, Alchemy Works, Apolis, and Echo Park Surf Squad. Saturday & Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm; CNTRLstudios, 836 Traction Ave., Los Angeles CA 90013

Friday Flights hosted by 5 Every Day
5 Every Day hosts the next evening in the Friday Flights series in the courtyard of the Getty Center. Claire L. Evans and Jona Bechtolt of the band YACHT launched the app 5 Every Day, which lists a selection of five interesting things to do in Los Angeles each day. Tonight’s program features contributions from Bobby Birdman, Crying Music, an installation and a video premiere by YACHT, Jeffrey Brodsky, Johnny Pemberton, Kate Berlant, a video installation and DJ set by BODY HIGH Records, and Yung Jake. A cash bar and refreshments will be available. Friday, 6-9 pm; The Getty, 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049

Jason Eisner’s Block Party
Eisner from Gracias Madre/Cafe Gratitude, has been working on putting together a craft beer-focused party spot in Highland Park. The real fun is on the redwood patio out back. Join in playing yard games, while munching on cheese and charcuterie boards, with vegan-friendly options. Perfect for a lil drinking. 5052 York Blvd., Highland Park, CA

Yin + Tonic
The Springs, located in Downtown’s Arts District, is a one-stop-shop for wellness. Book up your Sunday Funday with a healing massage, infrared sauna treatment, or relaxing yoga session before or after the tasting. The Springs in Downtown Los Angeles will be hosting Yin + Tonic, an event featuring Yin Yoga and meditation with tonic cocktails available immediately following at the bar. Led by former NFL athlete Grant Mattos and Yin Yoga Instructor Laila Garys,  the session will consist of a combo of mindful breathing, relaxing postures, and a chance to quiet a busy mind. $35; Saturday, 6-8 pm;608 Mateo St., Los Angeles, CA 90021; 213.223.6226; Register here.

Taste of Venice
This year’s event is sponsored by and located at Lincoln Place Apartment Homes and features a VIP Tasting Tour, savory samples, delightful drinks, and desserts – all to support our arts education programs! This year’s event also features incredible silent auction packages, live DJ, music by the Ugly Sweaters, and a raffle drawing. $100+; Sunday, VIP Tasting Tour Entry: 3 pm, General Admission Entry: 4pm

#BioBlitzLA
This summer, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) is asking you to send in pictures of L.A.’s plants and animals as part of #BioBlitzLA, a project to help scientists better understand the city’s nature and turn you into citizen scientists. The goal is to reach 10,000 submissions. To go along with the project, the NHM Citizen Science team is hosting a day of exploring and photographing L.A.’s wildlife! At the BioBlitz L.A. Meet-Up, get tips from NHM experts on taking nature photos and identifying local wildlife while exploring Exposition Park. Learn how to post photos and observations to the L.A. Nature Map to create data that scientists can use. Light refreshments will be provided. Saturday, 9-11 am; The Museum’s Nature Gardens, the South Lawn, Exposition Park Rose Garden, and more.; 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007; 213.763.DINO; RSVP here

CRAFT.
In support of the California Fire Foundation, Project One Hospitality and C&J Craft. are proud to invite you to experience true American craft. Check out arts & design, craft food, beverages, and incredible tunes at one of Los Angeles’ trendiest venues, the Gabba Gallery, during their incredible show; Wood, Metal, Screw. Featuring some of today’s most incredible bar talent, CRAFT. brings you a number of unforgettable cocktail programs led by artists and cocktail makers, Matthew Biancaniello, Cory Brim, Darwin Manahan, Stephen Garcia, Genero Garcia, and wine pairings by Heather Gunn of the Four Seasons Hotel group! In honor of Firefighter Awareness Month, special cocktails will be created with proceeds of the event going to the California Fire Foundation. Gourmet bites will be showcased by local chefs and suppliers, including culinary delights prepared by chef Nick Montgomery of Osso DTLA. To further complement the evening, two members of Magnolia Memoir, mela lee and alexander burke, will perform and present their newest album. Local artisan brands and organizations, such as The Giving Keys will also be there showcasing their work. $150; Saturday, 8-11 pm; The Gabba Gallery, 3126 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90057

WoofStock
This bash will include live music, food and beverages as well as special activities for man’s best friend including a best dog trick contest, doggie photo booth, pet-friendly giveaways and more. For those looking for a plus one to the event, Dog Tag: You’re It! will be on site with animals up for adoption. Saturday, 1-4 pm; Long Beach Market Place, 6433 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90803

Outdoor Courtyard Concerts with Pop-up Bars from One Colorado Restaurants
Every Saturday night in August enjoy a live concert from one of LA’s best and brightest, with tunes ranging from Brazilian to Blues, R&B and soul to Americana with an Appalachian twang, and pop psychedelia with a familiar folk flavor. Make a great night with food from our pop-up bars and a bevy of American, Japanese or Italian nibbles and noshes from One Colorado restaurants. This Saturday, check out Blues and rock singer-songwriter and guitarist, Keaton Simons. You’ve seen him on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and The Ellen DeGeneres Show and heard him on some of TV’s serial favorites including Sons of Anarchy, Private Practice and NCI. Saturday, 7 pm; One Colorado, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, CA 91103; 626.564.1066

The Fifth Annual Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival
Presented with founding partners FOOD & WINE and Lexus, get ready for three-nights and four-days of tastings, dinners, lunches, seminars, book signings, cooking demos, and special events, showcasing the finest in food and drink culture. Events returning include Live on Grand, Asian Night Market, the Power Lunch series, exclusive chef collaboration meals, and live musical performances from award-winning artists. Los Angeles Food & Wine festival will also feature tastings, dinners, lunches, seminars, cooking demons, and special events located across parts of greater Los Angeles including Downtown, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Hollywood, and more. The Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival has supported Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, St. Vincent Meals on Wheels and other L.A. based charitable endeavors. Through Sunday 

Birchbox LA Tour
Birchbox’s makeup subscription service will have their offerings at The Grove, where they’ll be transforming two of their signature shipping boxes into massive, full-service beauty and grooming shops. In addition to hosting a retail area where you can score an edited selection of full-size products, the pop-up will feature some fun freebies and appearances. Mr. Kate will be stopped by on tonight from 4-6 pm, and Saturday’s festivities will include a meet-and-greet with LA Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russel (11 am-1 pm), free nail services and astrology reading, live music, and more. SEnjoy free Jeni’s Ice Cream with any purchase all weekend long. 189 The Grove Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.900.8080

Avenue 31 Opens
This new WeHo spot is a mixture of rustic and chic with an exposed ceiling, tufted grey arm chairs, white café stools, a wooden floor, and a marble bar (manned by Matt Biancaniello).  He’s serving up masterpieces like balsamic Negronis, shiitake rum and spice rub infused tequila with red bell pepper. As for food, order up the bacon burgers with shishito mayo or the Vietnamese fried-chicken salad. 8630 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.360.5983

Branding Workshop At Poketo
Whatever your profession is, having a strong brand identity is the most important thing to have today. From social media tactics to content strategy, this workshop will teach you the ins and outs of ensuring your brand is recognizable and cohesive. Saturday, August 29, 2 to 5 p.m; The Line, 3515 Wilshire Blvd.; 213.381.7411

Sunset + Hampton Pop-Up
bohemian, here’s one way to shop cool local labels without skipping town. Venice-based jewelry designer Sophie Monet is hosting a one-stop pop-up shop with a dozen of like-minded friends. Shop the Monet’s exotic wooden and metal accoutrements from her latest Stellar range and past collections, plus retro apparel by Lily Ashwell, beach-ready pieces by Breton Swim, luxe bedding from Parachute Home, fashionable florals by Isa Isa, vintage furniture and textiles by Venice Vintage Paradise, accessories by Urban Barrels, and much more. There’ll also be a booze-fueled happy hour at 4pm; see the full lineup of vendors here. Saturday, 10 am-6 pm; 604 Hampton Dr., Venice, CA 90291

Final Pop Your Shop
Say farewell to summer with a day of wine, flash tattoos from Love & Madness, and fashion from the J.D. Fashion Luxe Truck in Malibu. Saturday, 12-6 pm; Rosenthal Wine Bar, 18741 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA; RSVP@Popyourshop.com

Rebecca Minkoff
One of the best hand bag designers out there, pairs her cool handbags, accessories, footwear and apparel with smart technology at her new shop on the corner of Melrose Avenue and Kings Road. 8335 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA

Sales:

Calvin Rucker & Sloane Rouge
Enjoy pieces starting at $10 from LA labels Sloane Rouge and Calvin Rucker during the sample sale. Merchandise will be a mix of resort ’14, spring/summer 2015, some fall ’15, and other past season collections. Friday, 10 am-4 pm; 860 S Los Angeles St., suite 612, Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.627.3754

Cleo Bella, Beach Riot, & D’Blanc
Save up to 75% off boho apparel and accessories by Cleobella, swimwear from Beach Riot, and Italian-made eyewear by D’Blanc during their sample sale in Costa Mesa. Saturday, 10 am-2 pm; 1730 Anaheim Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Closed
Score women’s and men’s denim, apparel, and accessories for $5-$25 a piece during the LA label’s two-day sample sale. Only credit cards are accepted. Friday, 9 am-3 pm; 860 S Los Angeles St., suite 321, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Clover Canyon
Snag the LA label’s dresses, sweaters, tops, skirts, and more for up to 70% off during the sample sale. Friday, 10 am-6 pm; 834 S Broadway, 12th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014

For Love & Lemons
Get the boho label’s apparel for $35-$125 and lingerie for $20-$50 during the one-day warehouse sale; enter the building through Wilhardt Street. Saturday, 9 am-5 pm; 1660 Naud St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

Halston Heritage
Score ready-to-wear tops for $35; sweaters, bottoms, and day dresses for $40; jackets for $50; evening gowns and cocktail dresses for $60; and wallets and handbags for $35-$100 during the luxury label’s one-day sample sale. Pieces from the brand’s spring 2013 through pre-fall 2015 collections will be in the mix. Friday, 9 am-4 pm; 860 S Los Angeles St., 6th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.627.3754

Lotta Stensson
Get 50-85% off kimonos, kaftans, dresses, and more during the fest-ready designer’s store closing sale; prices will be from $30-$250. Plus, the shop’s throwing a goodbye party this Saturday and Sunday, 11 am-8 pm. In addition to deals, there will bubbly, and music. Through August 30th; 8372 West 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048

Monrow
Score up to 80% off basics brand’s tops, sweats, hoodies, and more for women, men, and kids during the week-long sample sale. Through Saturday, 10 am-5 pm; 604 S Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

Show Me Your Mumu
Score one of my favorite label’s spring/summer maxi dresses, halter dresses, rompers, tunics, beach cover-ups, and more for $10-$60 during the one-day sample sale. Friday, 8 am-5:30 pm; 2320 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

The Dreslyn
Get up to 80% off designer labels like A.P.C., Rag & Bone, Dieppa Restrepo, and more during the warehouse sale. Friday, 10 am-6 pm; 860 S Los Angeles St., Mezzanine 2, Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.627.3754

The Way We Wore
Shop everything on the first floor (excluding select items, including merchandise in display cases) for 50% off during the vintage mecca’s semi-annual sale. Through August 31st; 334 S LA Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.937.0878

The Well
Score 50-80% off labels like DRKSHDW by Rick Owens, Wildfox, Unif, Skingraft, and more during the boutique’s summer warehouse sale. Saturday, 11 am-6 pm; 1006 S Olive St., Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.550.4448