Sunday Funday
This Sunday Funday is all about Mom! Treat her like a queen – with mimosas, massages, mini manis, mini cupcakes, music, photo booth memories and more! Mom can also enter Mama’s Choice Giveaway for a chance to win a $500 certificate to the One Colorado store or restaurant of her choosing. (but only Mom gets the royal treatment) *With proof of children. Free; Sunday, 11 am-1 pm; One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley
Lucques
Mother’s Day coincides with a special Sunday Supper featuring Chef April Bloomfield (chef of NYC’s famed Spotted Pig) and celebrating her new book, A Girl and Her Greens, Hearty Meals from the Garden. Dine on a four-course prix fixe menu that has dishes like roasted carrots with carrot-top pesto, wild arugula and burrata; morels and madeira cream on toast; Swiss chard cannelloni with parmesan; and sweet corn ice cream with butterscotch and caramel popcorn. $65; Sunday, 5-9:30 pm; 8474 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA; 323.655.6277
Mother’s Day Brunch at The Abbey
Hosted by the infamous and beloved Momma, the festivities include great food, great drinks, and surprises! Not just for moms, bring your friends too! Sunday, 9 am; 692 N Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.289.8410
Villains Tavern Pre Mother’s Day Burlesque Show
They are hosting a fun alternative Mother’s Day event. Get your MILF on this weekend at Villains Tavern’s Pre Mother’s Day Burlesque Show featuring the the ladies of the Dirty Little Secrets Burlesque group. A night of campy fun includes two shows full of shimmies, shakes and all things burlesque from some of the hottest moms in SoCal. Saturday, 9 pm; 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Mother’s Day Pop Up that Thyme Cafe & Market
Thyme Café is partnering with a few of its favorite Los Angeles companies to provide everything that you need to make Mom feel special this Mother’s Day. Silver Lake Farms, will be selling gorgeous flower arrangements, Janna Conner of Janna Conner Designs will be showcasing pieces of her sophisticated jewelry, Enjoy hand made truffles by Emily Glarner-Chan of Food by Emily, and Thyme has created a delicious Gourmet-To-Go Mother’s Day Menu, featuring dishes like Bake-At-Home Scones, Quiche Lorraine, Fresh Figs Stuffed with Blue Cheese & Candied Pecans, Kale & Brussel Sprouts Salad, Tea Sandwiches, Roasted Salmon, Raspberry Shortcakes with Lemon Whipped Cream and more! Saturday, 1630 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
FIGat7th’s Kids Club
This DTLA dining and shopping destination is hosting their bi-monthly Kids Club. Celebrate Mother’s Day at Kids Club with a special Mother’s Day craft and a chance to win tickets to Matilda The Musical, Time Magazine’s number one show of the year. After Kid’s Club, shop stoes like MAC, L’Occitane, Victoria’s Secret, and H&M and enjoy tasty treats at Sprinkles, Mendocino Farms, City Tavern and other family friendly eateries. Saturday; 735 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90017; 213.955.7150
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West Coast BBQ Classic
Grill masters from around the country will gather at the Queen Mary’s Waterfront Events Park to compete for the title of West Coast’s best BBQ (and a cash prize). You be the judge at the 4th Annual West Coast BBQ Classic, and chow down on some amazing BBQ. In addition to delicious BBQ tastings, enjoy live music, backyard games, kids’ country, a merchant market and an awards ceremony for our victors. $15+; Saturday, 11 am – 6 pm; 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802; 877.342.0738
Standup! For Girls
Head to the Improv this to catch acts like Key & Peele’s Keegan-Michael Key, Retta (Parks and Recreation), Garfunkel & Oates, UCB regular Eliza Skinner, and Sarah Silverman. Proceeds from the show will go to the REALgirl Foundation. Sunday, 6 pm; The Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046
ROLLINGSTUFF Presents Walk the Plank
It’s almost summer, which means day party season. The first installment of Rollingtuff’s Endless Summer is happening at Standard DTLA Rooftop. This one features the Mexicali Maniac, Louie Fresco with Human Life and Tara Brooks. Sunday, 1-7 pm; The Standard DTLA, 550 S Flower, Los Angeles, CA 90071
2015 South LA Art Festival
View art and listen to live music at the Third Annual South LA Art Festival. Plus, there are bites, raffle prizes and the live music includes R&B, smooth jazz act, Mexican folk, and Afro-Carribbean tunes. This year’s theme is “Caring for our Kin”, celebrating the importance of relative caregivers in South LA. Saturday, 10 am-2 pm; Algin Sutton Park, 8800 Hoover St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
LACMA Café & Ray’s and Stark Bar‘s Live Music
Enjoy your live music experience with a three ($35) or four ($45) course dinner (plated or picnic baskets). Executive Chef Viet Pham has a menu including Duck Confit with pickled cherries, Brussels sprouts, duck bacon, violet mustard; and BTO, a fried “Better Than Oreo” cookie with ricotta batter and vanilla ice cream. Picnic baskets for two are also available for pre-order online for you to enjoy on the lawn in front of the Resnick Pavilion at LACMA. You select the Jazz Friday concert date and select a picnic basket of either The Duke ($40) or The Louis ($100). Picnic baskets will be available for pick up at the dedicated grey Jazz Booth located adjacent to Ray’s and Stark Bar on Friday beginning at 6 pm. The Duke is all-inclusive of disposable plates, napkins, plastic-wear, bread, and butter, along with whole roasted or fried Jidori chicken, choice of two sides, and a seasonal dessert. The Louis is a deluxe luxury basket offering a bottle of wine, real china, a fold-out table, a picnic blanket, and cloth napkins presented in a wicker basket, along with cheese and charcuterie Board, choice of two sides, and seasonal dessert. Every Friday through the summer, 6 pm-close; Ray’s & Stark Bar, LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.857.6180
Bar10 Opens
This casual new spot gets its name ten distinct cocktails, each one created by one of Bar10’s talented team of bartenders, and priced at $10. The expansive bar is set up to be spacious and comfortable, with high-top tables and a pool table. Some cocktails includes: Saladito made by Bartender Matt Richardson with El Silencio Mezcal, honey, lemon, and cayenne pepper; Basic Bitch made by Bartender Cody Goforth with Hanson’s Ginger Vodka, coconut water, blueberry, and simple syrup; The Bad Boy made by Bartender Frank Eady with Tullamore Dew Whiskey, Remy Martin, lemon, orange juice, and simple syrup; and M2 made by Bartender Sterling D. Walker with El Jimador Tequila, Cointreau, lime, orange juice, and Red Bull. Bar10’s dinner menu will feature a selection of bar menu favorites such as Drunken Mac’n’Cheese; Margherita and Meatlovers’ Flatbreads; Beef and Veggie Burgers; Fried or Grilled Chicken and Salmon, with seasonal veggies and quinoa. For brunch, Bar10 offers Breakfast Bowls, Strawberry Cream Cheese-stuffed French Toast, Eggs Benedict, Breakfast Burrito, Breakfast Pasta, Steak and Eggs, and sides like Avocado Toast. A classic Bloody Mary is available for $8, along with bottomless mimosas for $14 a person. 8933 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.212.6399
Crawl 4 Nepal is benefiting Global Giving
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal near the capital of Kathmandu. Immediate rescue efforts are underway and the estimated death toll continues to rise. Join King Harbor Brewing Company as they participate for Crawl 4Nepal. For every purchase of Storm’s A-Brewin’, King Harbor Brewing Company will donate 50% of the proceeds to Global Giving to help raise relief funds for the victims of the devastating Nepal 7.8 earthquake. Click here to view full list of participants. Saturday, 12-9 pm; King Harbor Brewing Company, 2907 182nd St., Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Drawing In L.A.: The 1960s and ’70s”
Over 50 Los Angeles-based artists’ works will be on display at this LACMA exhibit, which features all types of mediums. Sunday through Sunday, August 2; LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA; 323.857.6000
24th Annual Santa Monica Festival
For the 24th year in a row, the City of Santa Monica presents the this festival that honors the City’s vibrant creative community and commitment to sustainability and wellbeing through a wide range of activities and performances, including an eclectic musical lineup, healthy culinary demonstrations, heart-pounding fitness activities, crafts, games, food trucks, and more. New this year, The Ocean Stage presents a dynamic all-female mariachi band; Angelou, combining the Zulu harmonies of Paul Simon’s Graceland and gritty delta blues; and QUITAPENAS, mixings tropical Afro-Latin sounds with California vibes. The day ends with songs and dances from the Polynesian isles led by Keali’i Ceballos and his troupe Halau Keali’i O Nalani. In addition to the stage performances, join in many workshops, the dance fitness stage, check out the Bike Exhibition, cooking demos, food trucks, shop earth- friendly, artistic wares, handmade jewelry and unique crafts. Free; Saturday, 11 am – 6 pm; Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Cassell’s Hamburgers
The legendary burger joint has been grinding, grilling, and broiling in its new digs at the restored Hotel Normandie since late December. They are offering 99¢ Burger in honor of National Burger Month. Taking a page out of mid-century burger menus, Proprietor Christian Page is firing up the grill in vintage fashion. Friday, 11 am, Hotel Normandie, 3600 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90020; 213.387.5022
The Larchmont
Co-Owners Mathew Cape and Spoon Singh commemorate The Larchmont’s two-year milestone by opening the doors of its Craftsman-style bungalow for brunch. Executive Chef Kevin Kathman’s contemporary California menu will have touches of French influences alongside straight-from-the-farm vegetables from Spoon’s newly seeded Ojai ranch. The brunch menu will include Deviled Eggs with smoked whitefish, caviar, and Meyer lemon; Sprouted Farro with Vietnamese spices, vegetables from Singh’s ranch, and eggs or homemade tofu; The Stoner with peanut butter crunch French toast, maple bacon, and roasted banana, with an option to add foie gras; Benedict; and King Crab with butter poached crab, béarnaise, crispy potato, and poached eggs; among others. Special mimosas featuring Ojai’s iconic pixies from Singh’s farm will toast the anniversary. Saturday & Sunday, 10:30 am–3 pm; 5750 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038; 323.464.4277
OC Night Market
Arcadia’s biggest Asian-themed night market is here again. Check outover 200 vendors, including food, beer, art, crafts, games, and entertainment, and music. OC Night Market aims to unite and empower the community by serving as a platform for showcasing local entrepreneurs, businesses, artists, and talent. Friday & Saturday, 4 pm-12 am, Sunday, 4-10 pm; OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
OC Beer Festival
The 7th annual OC Beer Festival follows last year’s sold out event, and this year’s promises to be even bigger and better. The event will feature dozens of international and domestic beers, a handful of food trucks (food sold separately) as well as live entertainment. The OC Beer Festival’s proceeds will benefit Noah’s B-ark, Inc., whose aim is to rescue dogs from shelters and find permanent homes for rescued pets. Proceeds from the event will towards funding food, shelter, and veterinary bills for rescued pets. $40; Saturday, 2-6 pm; The Phoenix Club, 1340 S Sanderson Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806
Eat|See|Hear, Showtime Networks and Air New Zealand
Eat|See|Hear, LA’s outdoor movie, food truck and live music event series, kicks off its fourth consecutive season with the popular film,”Pitch Perfect,” starring Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson just one week before the highly-anticipated sequel hits theaters. You will have the chance to win two tickets to the red carpet premiere of “Pitch Perfect 2,” plus other giveaways, including t-shirts and cups, courtesy of Universal Pictures. All attendees will also be entered to win a round-trip flight for two to Australia, courtesy of Air New Zealand, this year’s Fashionably Late sponsor. Eat|See|Hear will travel across the city with 19 stops through September 12 between Santa Monica High School, The Autry National Center, La Cienega Park in Beverly Hills and Pasadena City Hall. See the full lineup and purchase tickets here. $12, $14/door (space is limited); Saturday, 5:30 pm/doors, 7 pm/live music from Molly Moore, 7:50 pm/Santa Monica chorus, 8:30 pm/movie; Santa Monica High School, Memorial Greek Amphitheater, 601 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Fight Club at Electric Dusk Drive-In
Get cozy on this chilly weekend at the drive in and catch this violent classic. Fight Club is showing at the Electric Dusk Drive-In. $7.50-9; Saturday, 6:30 pm/doors, 8 pm/movie 8pm; 1000 San Julian St., Los Angeles, CA; 818.653.8591
Animal House at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Havoc rules in National Lampoon’s breakout film that is all about drinking, sex and rock and roll. Delta is the most irresponsible fraternity on campus, but also the most fun. When the college dean threatens to kick them out of school, they retaliate with revenge that could only come from their demented minds. You will laugh all night long. $14; Saturday, 6:45 pm/Gates, 8:30 pm/Movie; 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Pure Opens
Entrepreneurs Michèle La Porta and Isabelle Azoulai are bring you this fast-casual concept that offers healthy, fresh, locally-sourced lunch options and made-to order juices. The menu includes The Original Starlette Cake, made with fresh strawberry or mango coulis with non-fat Greek yogurt mousse; Smoked Salmon Baguette; Zucchini Spaghetti with Pesto, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, basil & parmesan; Glazed Strawberry Spinach Salad with red quinoa, goat cheese, house shallot balsamic vinaigrette; and Crispy Tuna Salad with rown, red & black rice, seared tuna, cilantro, ginger, house truffle-soy dressing. 252 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Saddle Peak Lodge
They are bringing back live music on the patio select Fridays nights through out the summer. During the performances, enjoy a happy hour menu available outside from 5-9 pm with $6 wine and $4 beer specials. Reservations required. Friday, 6 pm; 419 Cold Canyon Rd., Calabasas, CA 91302; 818.222.3888
Echo Park Craft Fair
The biannual craft fair returns with over 70 local vendors selling clothes, accessories, jewelry, flowers, juices, and more. Co founders and designers, Beatrice Valenzuela is launching her newest shoe line, and Rachel Craven will be premiering a new caftan. This season’s event will also feature a beauty and wellness lounge co-hosted by Bash Please with luxury perfumes, modern services and natural beauty products by Fiele Fragrances, Poppy and Someday, Naked Eye Beauty and more. The Spare Room‘s lounge will be serving signature, hand-crafted cocktails, in addition, you can also enjoy bites by Valerie Confections, cold-pressed juice by Moon Juice, kombucha by Health Ade, and Alejandra’s handmade blue corn quesadillas. Saturday & Sunday; Mack Sennett Studios, 1215 Bates Ave.; 323.660.8466
Unique LA
This seasonal shopping extravaganza invites you to shop modern, made-in-America goods from more than 350 indie vendors. Unique’s show this weekend is a spring market taking place at California Market Center’s Penthouse. In addition to shopping tons of vendors specializing in women’s, men’s, kids, home, art, and more, the $10 cash entry fee will score you unlimited entry for both days, free drinks from GT’s Kombucha, Boxed Water, Ventura Spirits, and The Naked Grape, free snacks from Luna and Clif Bar, free DIY craft projects all weekend long, and free photo booth portraits with Oh! Snap Studios. Moms will receive a free flower from BloomNation (while supplies last). $10; Saturday & Sunday, 11 am-6 pm; E 9th St., Los Angeles, CA
Sales:
James Perse Sample Sales
This sale is located at the LA label’s Marina Del Rey headquarters! The two-day sale will feature up to 75% off on luxury essentials for women, men, kids, and your stylish abode. Drinks/snacks are complimentary! Saturday, 10 am-7 pm, Sunday, 10 am-6 pm; 4144 Glencoe Avenue, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Aalia Bridal
Get 50% off or more on bridal gowns by LA-based brand Aalia during the two-day sample sale. Saturday & Sunday, 9 am-6 pm; 7805 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046; RSVP: info@thestylelistla.com
Asics
Snag 50-80% off my go-to running shoe brand. They will have women’s and men’s athletic footwear available during the two-day warehouse sale in Irvine. Saturday & Sunday, 9 am-5 pm; 15350 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618
Ariel Gordon, Frank & Eileen, Marais USA & More
Enjoy 25-70% off jewelry from Ariel Gordon, shirts by Frank & Eileen, footwear from Marais USA, candles from Le Feu de L’Eau, eyewear from Raen, and pillows from The Rest during the Mother’s Day studio sale in DTLA. Friday, 10 am-6 pm; 843 S Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90014
Cashmere
Score 30-60% off luxe cashmere sweaters and knits during the sample sale. Friday, 9 am-6 pm; 1522 Cloverfield Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404
Gold Hawk
Get up to 90% off the luxury label’s signature silk camis, and more apparel and samples from its 2014 and 2015 collections. Pricing will be $10-60 during the sale. Friday, 9 am-5 pm, Saturday, 9 am-3 pm; 3864 S Santa Fe Ave., Vernon, CA 90058
James Perse
Score up to 75% off the luxury basics brand’s apparel for women, men, and kids; and home goods. Free drinks and bites will also be available during the two-day sample sale. Saturday, 10 am-7 pm, Sunday, 10 am-6 pm; 4144 Glencoe Ave., Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Junk Food Clothing
Take 30% off all women’s styles at the basics brand’s Venice boutique and online. Through Tuesday, May 12; 1103 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291; 310.399.3834
Koral
Get up to 85% off the LA label’s denim bottoms and tops. No strollers and try-ons allowed. Friday & Saturday, 10 am-6 pm; 5524 Alcoa Ave., Vernon, CA 90058
Matisse
Snag 40-60% off the footwear brand’s boots, pumps, wedges, flats, and more during the warehouse sale. Friday, 12-6 pm, Saturday, 10 am-2 pm; 1550 East Franklin Ave., El Segundo, CA 90245
Tokidoki
Get women’s and men’s tees for $12 each (or 2 for $20), hoodies for $25 , and more of the colorful brand’s bags, toys, and accessories during its two-day warehouse sale. Friday, 10 am-1 pm, Saturday, 9 am-2 pm; 5534 W Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016
Crap Eyewear Sample Sale
This weekend, CRAP is practically giving away their epic shades. Get spring styles for up to 75% off and enjoy guest DJ sets by Fat Tony, Froth, Crap’s Skate Team, and more. Cold beers provided by House Beer. It’s more than shopping, its a party! Friday, 12-7 pm; 228 Main St. #14, Venice, CA 90291
