Local Craft Beer Fest at Rock & Brews El Segundo
Rock & Brews in El Segundo will host its fifth annual Local Craft Beer Festival. The family-friendly event will welcome more than 14 local craft breweries and will include a sampling of the area’s best micro-brews as well as fun, food and games. This year’s event will feature a brewer’s panel and you are invited to taste up to 10 beers in five ounce portions. To complement the superb local beer, enjoy a sampling of Rock & Brews’ quality American comfort food, popcorn, and ice cream. Participating breweries include: El Segundo Brewing, Strand Brewing Co., Smog City Brewing Company, Three Weavers Brewing Company, King Harbor Brewing Company, Angel City Brewery, Ohana Brewing Company, Monkish Brewing Co., Hangar 24 Craft Brewery, Golden Road Brewing, Wolf Creek Brewing Co., Barley Forged Brewing Co., Absolution Brewing Company and Phantom Carriage Brewing. $45; Sunday, 12-5 pm; 143 Main St., El Segundo, CA; 310.615.9890
Riboli Family Winemakers Diner
Join Anthony Riboli, Winemaker for San Antonio Winery for a dinner and discussion of the winery’s award-winning wines. Riboli will offer insights into the rapidly growing regions of Paso Robles and Monterey. The wines will be paired with a five-course dinner by guest chef, Claud Beltran. Highlights of the menu include crab and leek pie, duck confit on a parsnip latke, braised beef chess on papparadelle pasts and pan-seared New York steak with sunchokes. $100; Saturday, 7-9:30 pm; San Antonio Winery, 737 Lamar St, Los Angeles, CA, 323.223.1401
Butchers & Barbers
Celebrate this Hollywood spot’s first anniversary with a four-course dinner and fall cocktail menu launch. Avery Underhill’s new cocktail menu includes selections like Vacation Forever made with Jameson Caskmates Whiskey, allspice-infused Coco Lopez, roasted pineapple, fresh lemon and Abbott’s bitters; the Gamekeeper made with Bank Note Blended Scotch, Kronan Swedish Punsch, Don Ciccio Nocino, Blackstrap bitters and lemon oils; and Concord Cobbler made with Atlantico Reserva Rum, Hidaldo Oloroso Sherry, Cocchi Rosa, Concord grapes, blackberry, Peychaud’s bitters and nutmeg. $30; Sunday; 6531 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA; 323.461.1464
Union’s Friendsgiving
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away. So, time to get some holiday eating practice in. Chef Bruce Kalman will be cooking a family-style feast celebrating the fall harvest with dishes like house made ham with spiced apple chutney; whole-roasted ducks with roasted grapes, red wine and rosemary; apple and fennel bread stuffing; sweet potatoes, carrots, sunchokes, celery root and carrot top pesto; Union dessert boards and more. Proceeds benefitting Green Wish and local organizations Food Forward, HoneyLove, Hollywood Orchard, & Muir Ranch. $225; Sunday, 4 pm; 37 E. Union St, Pasadena, CA; 626.795.5841; email jules@kphospitalitygorup.com to RSVP
The Grove Christmas with Seth MacFarlane
Celebrate the holiday season at The Grove’s Christmas tree lighting. Check out performances from Emmy award-winning television series and film-maker, actor and singer Seth MacFarlane, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor and singer and actress Katharine McPhee. Plus, there will be snowfall, visit with Santa and a fireworks finale. Saturday, 7:30 pm; 189 The Grove Dr; 323.900.8080
Outpost Fest
Outpost Fest is a one-day music, art, food & cultural event to take place on the downtown streets of Santa Ana, CA. The lineup is to be curated by Delta Spirit and headlined by Cold War Kids. Check out display art, food, drinks, artisanal vendors, and much more! $40/general admission, $80/VIP (includes beer garden, premium seating, private toilets, exclusive foods, comfortable couches); Saturday, 2-11 pm; Santa Ana Blvd to 4th between French St. and Main St.
Sushi Roku‘s 15th Anniversary
In honor of the milestone, the restaurant will offer 50% off all food items during dinner hours. Signature dishes from the restaurant’s past 15 years include: Yellowtail Diced Chilies with olive oil and garlic ponzu; “Hanabi” – spicy tuna on crispy rice; Salmon Sashimi Carpaccio with soy truffle olive oil; and Seared Albacore Sashimi with fried onions and garlic ponzu.You must mention the anniversary promotion to receive the discount. Sunday through November 19th, Sunday: 4-10 pm, Monday-Thursday: 5:30-10 pm; One Colorado, 33 Miller Alley, Pasadena, CA 91103; 626.683.3000
Sangers & Joe Introduces Brunch
Sangers & Joe, is partnering with Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen Winner Chef Rouha Sadighi to roll out their new weekend brunch. Expect a menu of playfully named dishes like the Are You Kidding Me? which is French toast dipped in pancake batter, fried and topped with fresh preserves, two eggs over medium and a choice of bacon or sausage; the Bodega vs. Farm is a beer-battered crispy chicken wrapped in a soft Portuguese roll, topped with cabbage slaw and drizzled with hot sauce, topped with eggs over medium; the #FitLife is a mixture of farro, roasted Brussels sprouts, asparagus and spinach topped with two poached eggs; the Rico Sauve is a tasty breakfast burrito stuffed with cheesy eggs scrambled and a choice of bacon or sausage, crispy tater tots and avocado served with fresh Molcajete and cilantro-Serrano crema. There are also signature Sangers & Joe dishes, including two types of Benedicts; the Breakfast Sanger, an open-faced ciabatta bread delight topped with scrambled eggs, gouda and bacon; Steak & Eggs; and Crepe & Strawberries drizzled with maple syrup, mint and crème fraîche. Saturday & Sunday; 57 East Holly St, Pasadena, CA; 323.553.0563
Gardner Junction Serves Brunch
Gardner Junction is serving brunch and a new daytime menu (Thursday-Saturday, 11 am-4 pm). As a health and fitness fanatic, GJ’s executive chef and owner Steve Brown wanted to create a new concept to offer more than food. Brown wanted you to enjoy the full Sunday experience, coming up with the innovative idea of “Runyon Brunch Club”, now happening every Sunday morning by gathering up to 50 fitness and food aficionados at 8 am at the restaurant to join him for a Runyon Canyon hike, coming back to the venue at 9:15 am for an exclusive early access brunch with a 15% discount to the entire meal. New brunch menu here and brunch drink menu here. Sunday, 10 am-3 pm; 1451 N Gardner St, West Hollywood, CA 90046; 323.450.9021
Spice Affair Celebrates Diwali
Celebrate Diwali, the Indian festival of lights right on La Cienega. The Spice Affair is bringing on the live dancers, music and a special menu with dishes like truffle chicken tikka and Baileys kulfi ice cream. Through Sunday; 11:30am-11pm, Spice Affair, 50 N La Cienega Blvd, Ste 120, 310.400.6800
Woon Pop-Up Kitchen
Carb load at Pico Studios this weekend. Feast on beef, pork belly, and veggie noodle soups. Plus, there will be great tunes and dancing. BYOB and donations are suggested. Saturday, 8 – 11 pm; Pico Studio, 2663 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Sweet Rose Creamery’s Last Pop-Up
Venice’s Tortoise General Store, a boutique dedicated to exhibiting works by Japanese artists. Executive Chef Shiho Yoshikawa, a Japanese native, will be offering made-from-scratch, market driven ice creams that celebrate her heritage and flavors of the season. Enjoy single and double scoops of Japanese-inspired/seasonal flavors like Kuri (chestnuts), Kabocha (Pumpkin), Apple Pie, Jukushi Gaki (Persimmon) Sorbet, and Yuzu Sorbet in housemade Sesame and Matcha cones. Sunday, 12:30- 5 pm; ; 1208 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
Barnsdall Art Center’s 2015 Holiday Sale + Fundraiser
Returning for its 4th year, the Barnsdall Art Center Holiday Sale + Fundraiser will feature a wide range of work by students and faculty at Los Angeles’ famed Barnsdall Art Center. Every medium will be represented from prints, ceramics, and jewelry, to handcrafted cards and photography, so you will find unique artwork for every taste and budget. Join local artisans and browse amazing work while enjoying delicious food and beverages. Admission to the sale is free! The holiday sale will also feature an hourly raffle drawing! $5/pre-sale, $7/door (includes choice of wine or non-alcoholic drink and choice of food or sweet treat including cupcakes); Sunday, 10 am-4 pm; Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Angel City’s Beer Bazaar
Peruse wares from local arts & crafts vendors while enjoying a pint and food from the trucks in the lot. Some regular vendors include: Raven Gypsies, Sour Girls, Chop Siouxy, Black Brain, Chrysalis Natural Therapeutics, Ether Jewelry and Soulful Essences. Every Sunday, 1 – 8 pm; 216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213.622.1261
Contemporary Crafts Market
Shop for handmade works of art, from jewelry to furnishings, textiles, home decor, silver, glass and more from artisans who are on site. The Contemporary Crafts Market has been a showcase for beginning and established talent for the last 30 years. Friday-Sunday; Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA; 310.285.3655
Los Angeles Comedy Fest
The Annual LA Comedy Fest is back and going on their 17th year. The festival features comedy films, live standup, and screenplays. Some of the industry greats have been part of it, like Seth Meyers, Frank Caliendo, Anthony LaPaglia, Chris Colder, Gary Cole, Fred Willard, T.J. Miller, Corbin Bleu, Tim Daly, Kate Bosworth, Zoe Saldana, and Peyton Manning. Friday through November 22nd; various times; different venues around LA
Paint Nite at Angel City Brewery
Yep, Angel City is still at it with more events! Join in this art class that includes beer. Each week an instructor will guide the group through a new painting. Participants are set up with a canvas, paint, brushes and smock. At the end of each night, you will have a masterpiece to take home. More info here. Every Sunday, 7:30 – 9:30 pm; 216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213.622.1261
DIEM: TALKS DESIGN
West Hollywood Design District presents the fourth annual DIEM: TALKS DESIGN, a one-day design symposium offering cultural discussions, panels and keynotes from leaders in the fields of design, decorative arts, fashion, decorative arts, architecture and fine arts. Friday, 10 am – 6 pm; intersections of Melrose Avenue, Robertson Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard.
Yoga With a View
Andaz West Hollywood welcomes back “Yoga With a View” led by instructor Jake Ferree. Yogis will simultaneously experience a fun, flowing, inspirational workout, and an extraordinary view of the Los Angeles skyline from the rooftop Panorama Lounge, and as well as complimentary beverages from Zico Coconut Water. After working up an appetite, yoga attendees can enjoy 15% off a bottomless brunch buffet at Riot House Restaurant at Andaz. Guests can choose from a delicious spread of farm fresh eggs, farmer’s market fruit, house-made pastries, and freshly squeezed juices, or toast to a workout well done by indulging in bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys for an additional $15. Show your Eventbrite confirmation for “Yoga With a View” to redeem your discount. Validated valet parking is available for attendees. $15; Sunday, 9:30 am
Run + Yoga + Beer at Angel City Brewery
Yoga at a brewery? Yes YOGA! Join Angel City every Sunday for a quick 2-mile run around DTLA and then a Vinyasa flow class at 10 am. You’ll work for that beer! $10 (includes a beer and the workout); every Sunday, 9:30 am – 12 pm; 216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213.622.1261
Holiday Ice Rink at Pershing Square
It finally feels like the holidays in Los Angeles! The Pershing Square Ice Rink is back until January 18th so grab your coats, gloves, spiked hot coco, and pals and head to DTLA for some ice skating. Saturday, 10 am-11 pm; Pershing Square, 532 S. Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Fall Shopping Soiree
Head to the westside and shop Parachute, Block Shop, Vrai & Oro and Industry Standard all day. It’s a unique opportunity to experience and shop these incredible, direct-to-consumer brands first-hand on one day only! Cocktails and light bites will be served. Saturday, 11 am-5 pm; 54 Paloma Ave., Venice, CA 90291
Shinola Pop-Up
The indie retailer is bringing two rising LA footwear brands to Shinola’s Silver Lake boutique as part of its Maker’s Month series. Young Guns designers Wal and Pai‘s leather boots, sandals, and heels will be at the store, followed by edgy-cool brand The Palantines‘s minimalist flats, slip-ons, and more. Friday-Sunday; 3515 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Skingraft Pop-Up
As a thank you to loyal local supporters, LA label Skingraft is unveiling a holiday pop-up shop connected to its DTLA store. The shop have an array of items like past season collections up to 80% off, runway exclusives and current collection pieces at discounted prices. It is kind of like a shop-in-shop and the temporary space can be entered through the main shop entrance, but it’s an entirely separate space from the retail store. The existing store will maintain the current collection at retail value while the pop-up will specifically host discounted inventory. Friday; 758 South Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Sales:
Joie, Equipment, and Current/Elliott
These lines are invading Hollywood’s Siren Studios with a sample sale, which promises up to 70% off merchandise from all three brands’s past seasons, including spring and fall 2015 collections. No food/drinks, large handbags, or strollers allowed inside. Also, there are communal fitting rooms and a 10-item try-on max. Friday, 9 am-8 pm, Saturday, 8:30 am-3 pm; Siren Studios Orange,
BCBG
Score 65-90% off the contemporary label’s womenswear, footwear, bags, and more during the one-week warehouse sale. Saturday & Sunday, 8 am-3 pm (and continuing Monday & Wednesday, 11 am-2:30 pm, Tuesday & Thursday, 9 am-12 pm, Friday, 9 am-4 pm; 2665 Leonis Blvd, Vernon, CA 90058
Bellatrix, Pleione, Robin K., Ro & De
Snag up to 75% off dresses, tops, bottoms, outerwear, and more from LA-based contemporary labels Bellatrix, Pleione, Robin K., and Ro & De during the sample sale. Irregular items start at $2 and all samples are priced at $5. Saturday & Sunday, 8 am-4 pm; 4731 Fruitland Ave, Vernon, CA 90058
Clover Canyon
Stock up on the label’s statement-making apparel for $50 and under. Expect swim separates for $10 and one-pieces for $20; cover-ups for $30; men’s apparel for $30; women’s tops, shorts, skirts, and pants for $30; and jackets/dresses for $50. Friday, 9 am-5 pm; 834 S Broadway, 12th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Diane’s Beachwear
Get stylish swim brands like Mikoh, Pily Q, Luli Fama, Vix, and more starting at $5 a piece during the swimwear retailer’s warehouse sale. Expect 2-for-1 deals and items from summer 2015 and earlier. No try-ons and purses are not allowed inside the sale. Friday & Saturday, 7 am-4 pm; 2401 W 208th St, Suite 4, Torrance, CA 90501
Gold Hawk Clothing
Get 70-80% off the label’s luxe silk camisoles and separates during the sample sale. Friday, 10 am-5 pm, Saturday, 9 am-4 pm; 1013 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Heidi Merrick
Snag the LA designer’s dresses, tops, bottoms, and more for $25-$250 at her DTLA studio’s open house and sample sale. Plus, gratis bubbly and holiday treats will be served. Friday, 10 am-5 pm; 850 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Hello Kitty
Expect up to 70% off toys, plushes, jewelry, stationery, bags, accessories, and much more during the Sanrio character’s epic warehouse sale. Saturday, 9 am-5 pm, Sunday, 10 am-3 pm; 2740 California St, Torrance, CA 90503
Lulu & Georgia
Enjoy up to 80% off home furnishings, decor, rugs, pillows, lighting, art, and more during the stylish e-shop’s pop-up sale. Friday & Saturday, 9 am-7 pm, Sunday, 9 am-1 pm; 619 N Almont Dr, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Lumiere
Enjoy 40-70% off the contemporary label’s sweaters, tops, dresses, outerwear, and bottoms during the cash-only sample sale. Saturday, 9 am-2 pm; 2807 S Santa Fe Ave, Vernon, CA 90058
Melie Blanco
Get 80% -90% off the vegan leather bag brand’s crossbodies, clutches, satchels, totes, and more. All merchandise will be priced at $30 and under. Saturday, 9 am-12 pm; 9545 Brasher St, Pico Rivera, CA 90660
Micheal Stars
Snag up to 75% off the label’s tees, dresses, sweaters, activewear, and more during the two-day sample sale. Plus, the first 100 shoppers each day score an additional 10% off. No bags are not allowed inside. Friday, 9 am-5 pm, Saturday, 8 am-2 pm; 12955 Chadron Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
NewbarK
Score up to 70% off the accessory brand’s shoes and bags from past seasons. Friday, 9 am-6 pm, Saturday, 10 am-7 pm; 1024 N Orange Dr, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90038; RSVP to rsvp@newbark.com.
Saturday Sale: California Market Center
Save 50-80% off labels like Corey Lynn Calter, Rachel Pally, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, and more during the Saturday Sale at California Market Center. Saturday, 10 am-3:30 pm; 110 E 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90079; 213.630.3600
Vince
Get up to 70% off the label’s womenswear and menswear from fall/winter ’14 and forward. Expect knit tops for $15-$25, woven tops for $50, silk blouses for $60, bottoms for $50-$75, sweaters for $60-$125, dresses for $75-$80, outerwear and blazers for $100-$200, leather leggings and jackets for $100-$300, and fur and shearling pieces for $400-$500. Note that pets and children are not allowed and shoppers are encouraged to wear flats instead of heels to the sale. Friday, 5-8 pm; 850 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Vita Fede
Get up to 75% off the luxury LA jewelry brand’s Italy-made bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings during the one-day sample sale. Saturday, 9 am-3 pm; 2301 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90023
The Well
Get to the boutique’s fall/winter open house and score up to 50% off footwear, apparel, and accessories from Miista, Kelsi Dagger, Intentionally Blank, Alice McCall, Issey Miyake, Zanerobe, Vivienne Westwood, and more; plus enjoy 15% off The Well’s basic collection. Saturday, 11 am-6 pm; 1006 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.550.4448
