Weekend

Celebrity Cruises Great Wine Festival
Food and beverage participants include wineries/breweries: Cakebread, Jordan, JUSTIN, Grgich Hills, Freemark Abbey, St. Francis, Louis-Jadot, Zaca Mesa, Kendall Jackson, Round Pond, Mazzocco, Wente, Benziger, Malibu Rocky Oaks, Alaskan Brewing Company, Pyramid Brewing, Samuel Adams, BJ’s Brewhouse, and more. Restaurants: Slapfish, Zimzala, Clay Oven (recipient of the 2013 Golden Foodie Awards for Best Indian Restaurant in Orange County), Maro Wood Grill, Bluewater Grill, Riptide, James Republic (Chef Dean James Max) and more. Celebrity’s Sommelier Chanelle Duarte and its VP of F&B operations/Executive Chef John Suley, will be in attendance at Celebrity Cruises’ booth, where tastes of Celebrity’s cuisine will be presented. $75; Proceeds benefit LegalAid of Orange County, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides free and low-cost legal services to SoCal individuals who might otherwise be denied access to justice; Saturday, 2-5 pm; Great Park, Irvine, CA

Japadog Truck
It’s summer! That means hot dogs! Do it differently this year with toppings like yakisoba noodles, kimchi and tempura shrimp. Vancouver’s Japadog is now rolling through Los Angeles to you can gab that dog when you need it. See locations here.

Country: Portraits of an American Sound Exhibition 
Featuring over 110 prints, the Annenberg Space for Photography’s new exhibit “Country: Portraits of an American Sound” features over 110 prints, showcasing photographs of everyone you love in Country from Johnny Cash to Gram Parson. Saturday to Sunday, September 28; Annenberg Space for Photography, 2000 Avenue of the Stars; 213.403.3000

The Kickback LA
This event is held every other Sunday beginning this Sunday, powered by Twenty Grand Vodka and filled with great music, cool, people and amazing vibes! Enjoy $3 kickback drinks from 3-4 pm and $5 BBQ chicken and mac n cheese plates (by Artistic Endeavors LA). Plus, music by DJ R-TISTIC! Sunday, 3-7 pm; The Crane’s Hollywood, 1611 N El Centro Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028

Taste of the Nation Los Angeles
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation® Los Angeles, returns for the 26th annual tasting event,which supports No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in America. The event features the city’s top chefs, sommeliers and mixologists: Celebrity hosts Alie Ward and Georgia Hardstark (Cooking Channel); Antonia Lofaso (Black Liquor Market, Scopa); Mary Sue Miliken + Susan Feniger (Border Grill Restaurants + Truck); Ray Garcia (FIG); CJ Jacobson (Girasol); Neal Fraser (ICDC); Jessica Koslow (SQIRL); and Josiah Citrin (Melisse). Tickets; Sunday, 1-4:00 pm; VIP: 12:30-4 pm; Media Park, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City, CA 90203

LA WineFest
The LAWineFest is proud to be in its 9th successful year. This popular event brings wine and people together in a fun, inviting way. Try 500 wines, brews and spirits from around the world. The Fest also offers local celebrity chef demos, live entertainment, fabulously fun seminars, some of LA’s most popular food trucks, boutiques to browse, festival merchandise and more! $25-130; Saturday, 2 – 6 pm, Sunday, noon – 5 pm; 5300 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038

Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week
The Restaurant Week’s signature “Eat. See. Stay.” experience provides an opportunity to explore the Coachella Valley, offering not only exclusive deals at area restaurants, but also specialty rates, packages, and perks at luxury desert hotels and discounted tickets to popular area attractions. Diners choose from three-course, prix fixe dinner menus available for $26 or $38/person at over 80 participating restaurants in La Quinta, Palm Springs, Indian Wells, Desert Hot Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Cathedral City, and Indio. Newcomers this spring include Wolfgang Puck Pizza Bar in Palm Desert and The Purple Room in Palm Springs, joining returning favorites like Workshop Kitchen + Bar in Palm Springs; Cork & Fork in La Quinta; Catalan Restaurantin Rancho Mirage; and The Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs. May 30-June 8; More info here

Dodger Stadium Movie Series: A League of Their Own
Come for the game, stay for a screening one of my most favorite movies ever. I mean, it has Madonna and Rosie O’Donnell! It’s baseball, the Los Angeles way. Saturday, 4:15 pm; Dodger Stadium

Rear Window at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Hitchcock’s masterpiece is full of style, elegance and gripping suspense. When an adventurous photographer is confined by a broken leg, he takes to looking out his New York window at the neighbors-with murderous results. $15; Saturday, doors: 6:30 pm, movie: 8:30 pm; 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Sunset Boulevard at the Million Dollar Theatre
The screening of the Academy Award-winning classic starring Gloria Swanson, William Holden and Erich von Stroheim is the second in the Noir Nights Dinner & Movie series presented by Grand Central Market. Actress Nancy Olson, who was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in the film, will be the guest of honor and participate in a Q&A with series curator Alison Martino of Vintage Los Angeles. $10; Saturday, 8 pm; 307 S.

Noreen Fraser Foundation: Cycle to Survive at Flywheel
Work out for a good cause! In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day, drop by and take a complimentary class at Flywheel to raise awareness for women’s cancer. Just make sure to reserve your bike ahead of time! Sunday, 1 pm; Flywheel Larchmont, 147 N Larchmont Blvd, Larchmont

Brett’s 20 Minute Body challenge, contest, and DVD launch!
Brett Hoebel is getting close to launching his newest program, the 20 Minute Body. Before it’s release, he’s having you try it before anyone else by joining him for a 20 day challenge starting June 1st. With only your bodyweight and 20 minutes a day for 20 days, get a sneak peak into Brett’s 20 Minute Body Program designed to give you a better body in less time. Once you join the challenge, video workouts and nutrition & motivational tips will be delivered to your inbox every day for 20 days. The grand-prize winner of the challenge will receive four sessions of 1 on 1 Skype training with Brett Hoebel.

Taste of the Eastside
The fourth annual food and drink festival showcases the culinary diversity of Eastside neighborhoods like Silver Lake and Echo Park, with proceeds to benefit local charities. Participating purveyors include Allumette and G&B Coffee. $40–$70, kids ages 2-12 $5, under 2 free; Sunday,  4–8 pm (VIP 2:30 pm); Los Angeles River Center and Gardens, 570 W. Ave. 26, Los Angeles

Cicchetti Cooking Class at Cecconi’s
You can dine on Cecconi’s cicchetti on their happy hour menu, but why not learn to make the tasty Venetian tapas from the master himself? Then you can eat them whenever you want. Join Chef de Cuisine Alessio Biangini as he teaches you to create Italian dishes like pizzette, baked gnocchi Romana with gorgonzola, salt cod croquettes with smoked tomato aioli, wild boar sausage with roast peppers and balsamic and more. $65; Saturday, 4-6 pm; Cecconi’s West Hollywood, 8764 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood; Resys required: 310.432.2000

Farmers Market Music Nights
Celebrate The Original Farmers Market’s 80th birthday all summer long with free music performances on Thursday and Friday nights. The season kicks off with Rockabilly artist, Slim Jim Phantom. Through the summer, the series will welcome the California Feetwarmers, purveyors of 20s & 30s gypsy jazz on July 10, the Jennifer York Quartet (sans traffic reports) on July 24, and the renowned Bill Watrous with his musical best friend Rob Stoneback on July 31. The jazz roster also includes Sydney Weisman and the Wayne Peet Trio, jazzing up the American songbook on August 7 and Cow Bop, a cowboy jazz band, on August 21. Free; Through August 29, 7 pm; 6333 W. 3rd St.; 323.933.9211

Benefit Concert for Our Girls of Nigeria Hosted by Tyrese Gibson 
Schoolgirls, fashion, music and art based non-profit AFRIKA FIFTY6 is partnering with the music and art community to produce a benefit concert to raise awareness and assistance for the girls and the families of those affected. On the night of April 14, 2014 approximately 276 schoolgirls were kidnapped from the Government Secondary School in the town of Chibok in Borno State, Nigeria by known terrorist group “Boko Haram.” With the well being of the girls in mind, Tyrese Gibson, Ginuwine, Tank, (TGT), Mally Mall, Diggy Simmons, Trevor Jackson, Steph Sexton, Kenyon Dixon and more will be lending their vocal talents and support. DJs’ DJ Earry Hall, DJ Niena Drake and DJ One Dynasty will be preforming through out the evening as well. In addition to performances and a live art installation by Solomon Adufah, there will also be an auction of pieces donated by our celebrity guests and supporters. The auction will be conducted both on-site, and online via eBay’s AuctionCause.com with proceeds to directly benefit UNICEF’s programs that help protect children in Nigeria. UNICEF is dedicated to providing children and their families affected by the crisis with essential services. Tickets here; Friday, 7 pm-1 am; 1 OAK Nightclub – 9039 W. Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069

Charm City Cakes West Classes
The West Hollywood bakery and custom cake boutique is teaching some of its creative tips and tricks through a series of intimate cake decorating classes. Led by Charm City Cakes West’s team of professional decorators, students ages 14 and up will learn how to work with fondant, airbrush, hand paint designs, and more. You walk away with your own personally decorated cake. The bakery, which opened its doors in 2011 is owned and operated by Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes), has recently been certified kosher, and offers vegan and gluten-free cake options, as well as private lessons and gift certificates. This Saturday at 11 am, join in Summer Rosette: with a 6” iced cake and learn how to decorate it with beautiful, pastel rosettes. $150; Ages 14 and up; 8302-A Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90069; Resys are required: 323.642.7234 or info@charmcitycakeswest.com

Andaz West Hollywood’s Riot House Bar
This summer means an all-new “Happy Hour” menu. Andaz West Hollywood is offering a menu of delicious cocktails, fine wines, and bites for $8 or less. Stop in for the refreshing Sangria for $5 or chow down on the mouth-watering sliders (mushroom, pulled pork, or beef) for only $7. Monday-Sunday, 5-7 pm; 8401 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 90069

(BELVEDERE)RED
Chef Mario Batali and master meat purveyor, Pat LaFrieda, are calling all restaurants and bars to turn (RED) and help raise awareness and money to #86AIDS. Throughout the ten day campaign, (BELVEDERE)RED will be leading the charge on (RED) inspired cocktails, created by Belvedere Global Head of Mixology, Claire Smith, exclusively for bars and restaurants supporting EAT (RED). DRINK (RED). SAVE LIVES. Entering its third year of partnership, Belvedere Vodka is excited to continue to participate in this campaign. You can get your hands on delicious  (RED) cocktails at all participating restaurants and bars in Los Angeles: Mr. Chow, 344 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Koi Restaurants,730 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The Standard, 8300 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069. Sunday-June 10

“Cocktail Theatre” at 41 Ocean
41 Ocean’s new National Director of Mixology, Rob Floyd, and his famed “Cocktail Theatre” series is coming to the Santa Monica beachfront club. Performed throughout the country over the past 2 years and selling out shows in LA, Las Vegas and New York, Cocktail Theatre is an educational tasting series that combines a cocktail show with elements of the History Channel meets “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Each show features a variety of elements like an opportunity to learn the fun history of mixology and a chance to taste Rob’s unique hand-crafted drinks, served consistently throughout the show. Friday; 1541 Ocean Ave., #150, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.566.3870

Sales:

The Splendid + Ella Moss
This sale will offer incredible deals on chic and comfortable items and new merchandise will be delivered daily from Splendid, Ella Moss, Splendid Mills, Splendid Girl, Ella Moss Girl and Splendid Littles. Friday, 9 am­-4 pm, Saturday, 9 am-3 pm; 860 S. Los Angeles St., 11th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014

California Market Center
Enjoy deals at hundreds of showrooms offering men’s, women’s and kids’ apparel; gift and home decor, furniture and more at the DTLA showroom and market’s one-day public sample sale. Friday; 110 E 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079; 213.630.3600

Chuck Originals, Brooks, More: Cooper Building
Get deep discounts on athletic footwear by Chuck Originals, Brooks and Flat Fitty during the Cohesive Group’s two-day sample sale. Friday & Saturday; 860 S Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.627.3754

Eberjey: Cooper Building
Take 50-70% off the lingerie and loungewear brand’s intimates, swimwear and girls’ swimsuits during their one-day-only sample sale. Friday; 860 S Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.627.3754

Again, Tina+Jo, More: Cooper Building
Enjoy up to 70% off LA brands like Wren, Harlyn, Corey Lynn Calter, Ace & Jig, Theonne cashmere, Tina+Jo and more during eM Productions’ sample sale. Friday; 860 S Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.627.3754

Hurley
Take 50-75% off the active lifestyle brand’s swimwear, apparel and more for men and women during the last three days of their warehouse sale. Friday-Sunday; E Airport Dr., Ontario, CA 91761Haute

Hippie
Get up to 75% off the luxe bohemian brand’s apparel and accessories during their four-day sample sale at their first West Coast boutique. Expect tees and tops for $20-70, bottoms for $4-70, dresses for $90-120, outerwear for $70-220 and accessories for $40. Through Sunday; 8605 Sunset Blvd., Sunset Plaza, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.659.9425

LD Tuttle, Kain, Wren and more
Score 50-80% off merchandise from a bunch of edgy brands, including footwear from LD Tuttle, basics by Kain Label, denim from THVM and much more during the two-day sample sale. Friday 7 Saturday; 1317 Palmetto St., Los Angeles, CA 90013; 213.617.0667

LVR
Score 50-70% off the sustainable loungewear and activewear label’s organic cotton apparel during their two-day sample sale. Friday & Saturday; 10808 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025

Lulu & Georgia
This online interior decor mecca is opening its first pop-up shop ever. Save up now. Friday-Sunday, 10 am-9 pm; 645 N Robertson Blvd., 90069

Eva Franco
Jump on major savings on the LA designer’s retro frocks for $75-128, tops and bottoms for $50-98 and outerwear for $120-150 during her two-day sample sale. Friday & Saturday; 731 S Spring St., Ste 500, Los Angeles, CA 90014