LA Beer Festival
The annual LA Beer Festival’s moved to LA Center Studios, but don’t worry, you will still have dozens of all-you-can-drink beers, food trucks, and fun cover bands like indie-rockers Black Crystal Wolf Kids. Buy Tickets; Saturday, Noon to 3 pm & 5-8pm; LA Center Studios
Carb & Nation
This food truck is selling chef inspired sandwiches and craft sodas. Time spent working in some of the country’s top restaurants from New York to Los Angeles Chef Fata and Chef Kevin have elevated sandwich and soda combos from traditional to new and exciting. What started out as a conversation on how to put together the perfect burger quickly turned into a study of various types of bread, sauces, cooking techniques, flavor combinations, and textures that would work together to enhance the experience of eating a sandwich. They are currently hitting the streets!
Santa Anita Derby Beer & Food Truck Festival
The 77th annual event brings together thoroughbred racing with craft beer and food trucks. There are more than 30 craft breweries (Eagle Rock Brewery, Firestone Brewery, Stone Brewing Co.) and food from food trucks like the Lobsta Truck, Grilled Cheese truck, Rice Balls of Fire and more. Remember, the winner of the derby moves on to compete in the Kentucky Derby in May. $20-80; Saturday; 285 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia
Dodgers Home Opener
It’s my favorite time of year! Baseball season! Los Angeles Dodgers’ opening weekend will have native Angeleno and Dodgers fan Robin Thicke for a pregame performance on April 5. Thicke also throws out the first pitch for this second game of the three-game series against the San Francisco Giants. Then, Grammy award-winning musician Lupe Fiasco performs prior to the Dodgers’ April 6 game. Friday-Sunday; Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave.; 323.224.1507
ROGA
Get fit with this free workout class held every Saturday morning. You’ll join in a 2-5 mile run around the beach and pier. (walkers are welcome, too.) At 9 am, pick up your yoga mat and meet at the far west end of the pier. Enjoy sweeping ocean views as local yoga instructors help perfect your Downward Dog and Warrior pose. All experience levels are welcome. Saturday, 8am; Meet under the Santa Monica Pier sign
Cook LA Hands-On Cooking Classes
Learn to cook the Indian food basics in this fun and interactive course. You’ll be Bobby Flay in no time. Friday, 7-9:30 pm; 10938 Ventura Blvd., Studio City
Ultimate Wine Festival
Sip wine from more than 50 wineries including Opus One, Ceja Vineyards, Silver Oak and many more, while you nosh on tray-passed hors d’oeuvres and browse wine-centric auction items. $125/pp, $200/pp, includes early admission and reserve magnum tasting. Sunday 2-6 pm; Shade Hotel, 1221 N. Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach; 310.546.4995
LA Club Crawl- Let it Glow
Tired of planning your night out? Swing by this club. It’s got no cover, no lines, and a guided tour of the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. Plus, they have light up accessories! Friday, 9:30 pm-2 am; Pig N’ Whistle 6714 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
Preview Georgine Fall 2014
Be the first to feat your eyes on the Fall 2014 Collection from Georgine. Friday & Saturday, 1-5 pm; Fig & Olive, 8490 Melrose Place
Chianina Steakhouse, Now Serving Wines & Cocktails
Pair decadent steaks and Italian-influenced dishes by Executive Chef David Coleman with one of their 2,000 bottles of globally sourced wines. The Chianina wine list, carefully curated by Michael’s Restaurant Group Wine Director Massimo Aronne, will feature over 250 labels that showcase all of the great wine regions of the world. Chianina will also offer craft cocktails, created with the finest spirits by Bar Manager Kevin Chisam. 5716 E Second St., Long Beach, 90803
CicLAvia: Iconic Wilshire Boulevard
This installment of the cycling event transforms Wilshire Boulevard into a six mile car-free zone. No registration required and there is no starting or ending point. In celebration of CicLAvia and in conjunction with the current exhibition (en)Gendered (in)Equity: The Gallery Tally Poster Project, ForYourArt and Micol Hebron host Free Feminist Water!, a water station outside 6020 Wilshire Blvd. for bikers to refill their reusable water containers and pick up a sticker featuring one of the 300 posters in (en)Gendered (in)Equity. Free; Sunday, 9 am-4 pm; Wilshire Blvd.
Poketo Presents Alley-Oop II
After the success of last year’s exhibit Alley-Oop, Poketo is teaming up with artists Eric Trine and Will Bryant for this follow up collaboration. This multimedia exhibit features creative and colorful sculptures and textiles. Exhibit opens Saturday, April 5, from 5-8 pm; Poketo Store, 820 E. 3rd St.; 213.537.0751
NHM’s First Fridays Talks Paleofantasy and Evolution
This season’s First Fridays tours explore how Museum biologists are “Tracking and Trapping L.A.’s Wildlife.” Music is by KCRW DJ Lounge with Anthony Valadez and Raul Campos, Tijuana Panthers, and Mikal Cronin. Tours (tickets are first-come, first-serve): 5 pm, 5:30 pm, 6 pm; Discussion: 6:30 pm; Friday; 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, 90007; 213.763.3466
Freaks And Geeks Series Retrospective
If you still wish Freaks And Geeks was still on the air join other freaky-geeky fans for a night of binge watching episodes, followed by a Q&A with members of the cast and crew. Sunday, 3 pm; Eileen Norris Cinema Theatre/Frank Sinatra Hall, 3507 Trousdale Parkway
Sample Sales:
For Love & Lemons and Vanessa Mooney Sample Sale
LA’s For Love & Lemons and jewelry designer Vanessa Mooney are both unloading their Indio-ready inventory at up to 80% off. Expect to score FL&L’s sexy mini and maxi dresses from previous collections, samples and more for $30-120. We also hear there’ll be a handful of items from the brand’s sexy Skivvies lingerie line, boho designer Mooney’s bracelets, necklaces, belts, body chains, bags and more will be priced from $5-80. Sunday, 10 am-4 pm; 2140 E. 7th Pl., Los Angeles, 90021; park on Sante Fe and access the their studio through the alley on 7th Pl.
Dash
The sale will feature a selection of rare and vintage Chanel, Louis Vuitton and even some Karl Lagerfeld items. Clutches, handbags, totes, jewelry and belts will all be included, and prices will range from $500-3,500. Bites from Fig & Olive will also be served too. Saturday, 6-9 pm; 8420 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA; RSVP:RSVP@shopdashonline.com
Current/Elliott, Equipment and Joie
Score up to 75% off apparel and accessories during the three brands’ epic sample sale. Friday, 9 am-6 pm; Saturday, 9 am-2 pm; 4599 District Blvd.
Apolis
Score apparel and accessories starting at 50-60% off during the globally-conscious brand’s four-day spring sample sale. Through Sunday, 12 pm; 806 E 3rd St.
Dolan
Enjoy deep discounts on the LA brand’s past season merchandise and samples during their two-day sale. Friday & Saturday; 2860 E Pico Blvd
Amarilo, Haati Chai, more
Get up to 70% off jewelry from Amarilo and Haati Chai, apparel from Gypsum, accessories from Stela 9 and more LA brands during the pre-festival sample sale. DJ Gianni Lee will be spinning tunes at the event, plus the first five shoppers to arrive score a Coachella survival kit worth $300. Saturday; 1980A N Main St.
