Weekend

Final Red Sun BBQ of the Summer at Katana
The final Red Sun BBQ of the Summer is featuring a selection of new food and drink specials exclusively for the last evening of the series, including: Asahi drafts ($5*) and Asahi beer towers ($30*); Scallop Toban Yaki with soy yuzu butter ($16*); Salmon Poke “Cali Style” ($16*); and Lobster Roll with truffle mayo in a Hawaiian bun ($18*). The sunset soirée is also accompanied by a DJ and festive lights and décor. Sunday; 8439 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.650.8585 *prices exclude tax and gratuity

L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade
More than 50 top chefs (Roy Choi and Giada De Laurentiis) and mixologists serve signature menu items for a good cause at this beloved philanthropic culinary event that helps fund the fight against childhood cancer. $195; Saturday, noon-4 pm; Royce Quad, UCLA, 405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA; 610.649.3034

L.A. Greek Fest
Experience the best of Greece during the L.A. Greek Fest. Feast on cuisine and pastries including gyros, spanakopita, baklava, baby lamb chops, feta fries, kebobs, kalamari, Greek wine, beer and cocktails, and more. In addition to food, there will be dance performances, cooking demos and more. Friday-Sunday; Saint Sophia Cathedral, 1324 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, CA

1 Pico “Love the Grape” Menu
Santa Monica beachfront restaurant 1 Pico, a multi-year recipient of Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Wine List Awards, invites you to join in their vine-to-table “Love the Grape” menu available now through September 30 after 6 pm. They offer this wine-food pairing menu that features a four-course pre-fix menu alongside four top wines from distinguished wine producers. Pico Chef Isaac Gamboa has created a menu including a starter of Hamachi Crudo paired with Schloss Lieser Riesling, Thomas Haag, Estate, Mosel 2013; Second course of Smoked Bone Marrow paired with Schloss Schönborn Riesling Auslese, Erbacher Marcobrunn, Rheingau 1994; Third course of “Cook Pigs Ranch” Braised Pork Shoulder paired with Schäfer-Fröhlich Felseneck Riesling GG, Nahe 2010; and a dessert of Coconut Panna Cotta dessert paired with Gunderloch Beerenauslese, Messidor, Rheinhessen  2012. $95, $75/food only; After 6 pm; 1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405

The %$#&*@^ Catalina Wine Mixer
It’s the first ever “Step Brothers”-inspired celebration of fine wine, music, gourmet food, live music, DJs, (so many activities!) and the best time you can have on an island located just an hour boat ride away from Los Angeles. Better yet, don’t let Monday ruin your Sunday by booking an overnight stay with one of three hotel packages available. $35, $20/Children (12 & under), $100/VIP (includes souvenir wine glass, access to the VIP hospitality suite, private bar, private wine tasting, complimentary food stations between 12-3 pm); Sunday, 12 – 9 pm; Descanso Beach Club, Santa Catalina Island

Wine Camp: An Introduction To Wine
This class in WeHo will give you the 411 on how wine is made, wine pairing techniques, how to describe your wine tasting experience, and more. Of course, plenty of sipping and swirling will be involved. Click here to purchase tickets. Sunday, 3:30-5:30 pm; Hutchinson Cocktails & Grill, 826 N La Cienega Blvd.; 310.360.0884

Red Carpet Glow Package at Mr. C Beverly Hills
In honor of the upcoming 67th Primetime Emmy Awards, Mr. C Beverly Hills is offering the Red Carpet Glow Package, at Mr. C Spa & Beauty. Available for all of September, indulge in a full body ESPA Salt and Oil Scrub ($95) to brighten, tighten and detoxify your skin. The ESPA Detoxifying Salt Scrub uses natural sea salts, blended with grapefruit and cypress essential oils to smooth, soften, clarify and renew. Then, enjoy a personalized ESPA Skin Radiance Facial ($195) for immediate and lasting results to complete your overall glow. Finish the day with a fresh cold pressed juice from The Restaurant at Mr. C, leaving nourished and rejuvenated inside and out. As an added perk, the day you use the spa, you also have access to the pool and fitness center for the entire day. $245/Red Carpet Glow Package $245 (15.5% discount). 1224 Beverwil Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; to book: spa@mrchotels.com or 310.226.6290.

exhale mind body spa’s Poolside Yoga Session
exhale Santa Monica will be offering its last poolside yoga session this weekend. They will also be offering trunk shows, juice tastings and hair braiding to enjoy pre and post sweat! The Fairmont Hotel & Bungalows will also be offering 20% off breakfast in the Lobby Lounge. Free/members, $10/non-members; Saturday, 9:30-10: 30 am; 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401

CorePower Yoga event
Start your morning in the Horseshoe Garden with CorePower Yoga Pasadena. Following the class, visit Chuan Spa to enjoy complimentary beauty demos and experience the newest products from some of our best partner retailers including, Kerstin Florian, iS Clincial and Nu Face. Plus, you are invited to enter a raffle for a chance to win a month of free classes with CorePower Yoga Pasadena! Validated parking is available at the hotel for $5. Free; Saturday, 10-11 am; Horseshoe Garden and at Chuan Spa, 1401 S Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106; reserve here: deante.horton@langhamhotels.com

Careless Brunch at The Whisper Restaurant & Lounge (at The Grove)
Join The Whisper Restaurant & Lounge this weekend for a new bottomless brunch program named after the WHAM! song. Taking it’s inspiration from the decade, the brunch is a 1980’s blowout with musical, decorations and more. (You encouraged to dress in the style) Enjoy ($20) endless drinks that include Bloody Proud Mary’s  (Vodka, House Spiced Tomato Juice, Dry Sherry) or Papa Don’t Peach (Sparking Wine with house-made Peach Puree) and dishes such as I Ain’t ‘Fraid Of No Toast (with rustic bread, avocado, BBQ bacon jam, burrata and a fried egg), Chorizo Con Huevos Burrito (with Jack Cheese, Tater Tots, Avocado & Tomatillo Salsa) or Bananarama Peanut Butter French Toast (with fresh berry compote, vanilla creme anglaise and maple syrup). Sundays; The Grove, 189 The Grove Dr., F90b, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.931.0202

West Hollywood’s Bar10’s I Am Cait Cocktail
This Sunday night is the finale of the E! series I Am Cait starring Caitlyn Jenner. In honor, West Hollywood’s Bar10 has created a special cocktail to celebrate this historical show and also to be able to give back to an organization that helps bring visibility to the transgendered community. The cocktail is called the Call Me Caitlyn and includes Boodles Gin, Lillet,  Grapefruit Juice, Honey, Lime & Mint and is available for $10. From now through Sunday evening, Bar10 will donate $1 from every sale of the Call Me Caitlyn to GLAAD an organization that amplifies the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively. Through Sunday; 8933 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.332.6445

Lauren Randolph Photography Workshop
This hands-on workshop taught by local photographer Lauren Randolph, who will discuss her career and discuss environmental portraiture, lighting techniques, and more. Bring whatever equipment you want! $89; Sunday, 11 am-1 pm; The Annenberg Space for Photography, 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, CA; 213.403.3000

Hit the first annual Crab and Sushi Festival
Head down to San Diego for a lb of crab legs, sushi, beer, and musical guests: Devastator’s, Zig Zag Jones, Psydecar, and Ragabonds. Stuff your face because a portion of proceeds go to Rady Children’s Hospital and Friends of Scott Foundation. $75, $150/VIP (all-you-can-eat crab legs and five drink tickets); Saturday, 12-6 pm; Liberty Station, Cushing Road & Roosevelt, San Diego, CA 92106

Long Beach Original Lobster Festival
Feast on fresh Maine lobsters while enjoying live entertainment, a beach bar, dance floor, giant food court, children’s stage and more. My kinda party! $13-$58; Friday-Sunday; 300 Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA

Billabong Surfaid Cup
Catch some of the biggest names in surfing as they join forces with Surfaid and Billabong to raise funds to build stronger communities in Nias, the Mentawai Islands, and Sumbawa and Sumba in Eastern Indonesia. Saturday, 10:30 am-5 pm; Surfrider Beach, Malibu, CA 90265

U.R. Art Festival Season Finale
U.R. ART Festival closes out the summer with their series finale at Bergamot Station. Head to Santa Monica for a day of tunes, food trucks, fashion pop-ups, and local art. There will be live sets by M.A.N.D.Y. (Phillip Jung), Rob Garza (Thievery Corporation), Mia Lucci (Get Physical/Kindisch), and special guests. It’s kid and dog friendly. Sunday, 1-10 pm; Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404

Venice Beach Music Fest
The annual festival features local and international musical talent, belly dance, a samba parade, independent artists and more. Headlining acts include Lili Haydn, Greg Douglass Band, Spiel, and more. Saturday, 11 am-7:30 pm; Windward Plaza, Venice, CA

Burbank Film Festival
The 7th Burbank International Film Festival will feature more than 100 films from 31 countries, 25 world premieres and 22 award categories. See movies numerous venues throughout Burbank. Highlights include a special screening of Back to the Future, Night of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror and closing night awards gala. Through Sunday

Barnsdall Art Park’s Outdoor Movie Nights
Curated by The Black List  and Trailers from Hell, they are showing a season of American Pop-themed movies with wine and musical entertainment by D.J. young. This weekend catch Shaun of the Dead with up and coming movies including Groundhog Day (September 19th), Coming to America (September 26th), Bring it On (October 3rd), Stand and Deliver (October 10th), Dear White People (October 17th), and Monty Python and the Holy Grail (October 24th). $25 for movies plus tasting (4 pours), $15 for just the movie; Saturday, noon-5:30 pm/DJ, 7:30 pm/movie; Olive Hill,4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Feliz, CA

3rd Annual Rooftop Cinema Night
South Lake Business Association presents the 3rd Annual Rooftop Cinema Night. In addition to watching Avatar, enjoy the resident DJ, neon airbrush artists, glitter tattoos and ping pong. Popular food trucks including renowned Korean/Mexican Kogi will be there (Pie n’ Burger,Waffles De Liege-September 26th) and Del Frisco’s Grille will be on site with food and beverages too. Saturday, 6 pm (Tron, September 2th,Corporate Center Pasadena, 251 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena); Pasadena Towers, 55 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA; 626.792.1259

Long Beach Comic Con
San Diego isn’t the only spot to get down with comic books, the supernatural, and Sci-Fi characters. Long Beach’s version is determined to be as much fun. Expect panels, screenings, and celebrity guest appearances like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.‘s Chloe Bennet. $25; Saturday & Sunday; Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA; 562.436.3636

Fight Club at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Catch Fincher’s dark comedy that is inventive with an amazing cast. An insomniac office worker, looking for a way to change his life, crosses paths with an underground fight club that evolves into something more than he imagined. Fight Club is as compelling as it was 16 years ago. $10+; Saturday, 6:45 pm/doors, 8:30 pm/movie; 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

The Princess Bride Screening at Eat See Hear
Don’t miss this classic (from most of our childhoods) at this outdoor screening in Pasadena from the folks at Eat See Hear. Saturday, 5:30 pm; Centennial Square at Pasadena City Hall, 100 North Garfield Ave.

Sales:

Dope
Get up to 80% off the brand’s apparel, accessories, and more for women and men during the two-day warehouse sale. Plus, free food, drinks, and giveaways will also be in the mix. Saturday & Sunday, 11 am-5 pm; 1451 East 4th St., Suite 103, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Kitson
For a limited time, save 75% off all blue dot items at all of Kitson’s LA locations. 8590 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.855.9635

Line & Dot, Gypsy05, More
Score up to 70% off apparel from Line & Dot and Gypsy05, footwear from Madison Harding, and more during Abbot Kinney Market’s first-ever Second Saturdays pop-up sale. Saturday, 11 am-5 pm; 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

Lumiére
Snag up to 85% off the LA contemporary label’s tops, dresses, sweaters, bottoms, outerwear, and more during the cash-only sample sale in Vernon. Saturday, 9 am-2 pm; 2807 S Santa Fe Ave., Vernon, CA 90058

OAK
Get the brand’s basics and more starting at $10 during its sample sale at the DTLA location only. Through September 30th; 910 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

California Market Center
Save 50-80% off labels like Sue Wong; DKNY; Rachel Pally; Corey Lynn Calter; Young, Fabulous & Broke; and other contemporary brands during the monthly Saturday Sale at California Market Center. Saturday, 10-3:30 pm; 110 E 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079; 213.630.3600

Wittmore
For a limited time, save 50% off spring/summer apparel and accessories at the menswear boutique. 8236 W 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; 323.782.9791