Raising Arizona at Hollywood Forever
The Coen brothers first big hit is a comedy that made them a house hold name. Nicolas Cage plays a harmless robber, and Holly Hunter is the policewoman who loves him. When they borrow one of a set of quintuplet, they start a chain reaction where everyone is after the baby. John Goodman also stars as the hilarious prison escapee. $12+; Saturday, doors: 7:15 pm, movie: 9 pm; Hollywood Forever, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Watch Movies 26 Floors Over DTLA
WP24 at The Ritz-Carlton is getting into the outdoor movies with a bunch of fun movies this summer. This weekend, catch The Never Ending Story, along with grilled jidori chicken and Champagne floats. Friday & Saturday, 8 pm; 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.743.8824
Rooftop Cinema Series on South Lake
Enjoy a summer night while catching Star Wars: The Force Awakens on a fancy Pasadena rooftop. Doesn’t get much better….oh it’s free (and so is parking). DJ spins before and food and drinks are available for purchase. Free just RSVP; Saturday, doors: 6 pm, movie: 8 pm; 55 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Magnificent Obsession
The first program in the Nonobject(ive): Summer Happenings at The Broad series is inspired by The Broad’s Cindy Sherman: Imitation of Life special exhibition. The evening of performance and music will feature Perfume Genius’s orchestrations and the ever-changing masked choreography of Narcissister. In the spirit of Cindy Sherman’s photographs, performance collective Mutant Salon will transform visitors’ hair, make-up, and minds in a lavish pop-up beauty parlor and hive for creative collaboration and self-care. Lotic will create dark beats in The Broad’s distinctive architecture, and Cindytalk will perform electronic soundscapes that blend rhythmic dissonance with ethereal vocals. $35 (includes same-night access to the full museum); Saturday, 8:30 pm; The Broad, 221 S. Grand Ave, 90012 Los Angeles , CA
Art Beyond the Glass V
This year, Art Beyond the Glass will celebrate their five-year anniversary by expanding to a five-hour event, featuring an incredible lineup of top bartenders from across the L.A. area, mixing cocktails and showcasing their art, music, photography and much more, all while raising funds for Global Inheritance. Fror the first time, Art Beyond the Glass is going national and expanding to Oklahoma City, Chicago and Las Vegas to showcasing bartender artistry and raising funds for a local cultural nonprofit. L.A. Bartenders returning to this year include: Aaron Melendrez (Salazar), Alex Barbatsis (BarToni’s), Alyson Iwamoto (The Varnish), Beau Du Bois (The Corner Door), Cari Hah (Big Bar), Chris Amirault (Fiscal Agent), Christopher Day(General Lee’s), Dan Sabo (Ace Hotel), Dave Fernie (Honeycut), Dustin Newsome (Salazar), Christine Wiseman (Break Room 86), Eugene Lee (Big Bar), Francois Vera (Pour Vous), Genie Gore (Melrose Umbrella Co.), Greg Bryson (The Wallace), Jeremy Lake (Lost Property), Joe Valdovinos (Salazar), Karen Grill (Wolf), Kalani Ben (Sassafras Saloon), Katie Emmerson (The Walker Inn), Ryan Wainwright (Terrine), Una Green (Belcampo Meat Co.), William Cutting (Resident), Yael Vengroff (The Spare Room) and the Godfather of the L.A. cocktail scene, Vincenzo Marianella (Copa d’Oro). First time participating bartenders include: Aaron Polsky (Harvard & Stone), Adam Fournier (Chestnut Club + Areal),Bethany Ham (Corner Door), BC Hoffman (The Edison), Brad Fry (Michael’s Restaurant Group), Dee Ann Quinones(Westbound), Florence Hartigan (Big Bar), Jodi Calderon (Normandie Club), Jonathan Joy (Belcampo Meat Co.), Josh Suchan (FOH), Julie Bersani (Big Bar), Michael Lay (Broken Spanish), and many more to be announced. While you sip on cocktails and enjoy the art and entertainment, you can munch on bar bites from Chef Jonathan Whitener. $60, $75/door; Sunday, 2-7 pm; Resident, 428 S. Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013; 213.628.7503 (Photo Credit – Daniel Djang)
LAWineFest
The LAWineFest brings wines and brews from around the world to you in a fun, relaxed environment. The Fest also serves up LA’s most popular food trucks, boutiques to browse, artisan merchandise to buy, music and more. Saturday, 3-7 pm, Sunday, 2-6 pm; Raleigh Studios, 5901 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Hinoki & the Bird Serves Happy Hour
They are now serving the Early Bird burger and beverage special. The Early Bird menu will include an Okonomiyaki Burger with Hot Pepper Relish, Sharp Cheddar, Honey Potato Bun with Okonomiyaki Aioli and Tonkatsu Sauce. This burger, developed by Executive Chef Brandon Kida along with a choice of beer, wine or a Miyagi Mule cocktail for $20. The draft beer selections will feature local west coast breweries, such as Brew Free or Die IPA from 21st Amendment Brewery, which are currently on tap. $20; Tuesdays – Fridays from 5:30 – 6:30pm; 10 Century Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90067; 310.552.1200
Picnic LA Serves Beer & Wine
This casual, chef driven concept in Culver City is now serving beer and wine! Beer includes Stone Brewing, Citrusy Wit; Stone Brewing, IPA; Pizza Port Brewing Co., Swami’s IPA; Maui Brewing Co., Bikini Blonde Lager; Avery Brewing Co., Raja IPA; Victory Brewing Co., Prima Pils; and Boulevard Brewing Co., Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale. They are also serving Shacksbury Semi-Dry Vermont Cider and wines including Angelo Bortolini Extra Dry Prosecco NV; Hunt & Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2015; Jaboulet Parallele 45 Cotes Du Rhone Rose 2015; and Folk Machine Parts & Labor Syrah Grenache 2015. 9900 Culver Blvd #1b, Culver City, CA 90232; 310.838.3388
Wildwood Ovens‘ Summer Cooking Series
Wildwood Ovens makes wood fired ovens and is offering an exciting Summer Cooking Series in Eagle Rock, which is the only place in SoCal teaching wood fire cooking in real wood fire ovens. Join in a Brazilian BBQ Workshop, where you will delve into art of Churrasco, skewered and barbequed over real wood coals; also learn Pão de Queijo and Brazilian style rice and beans while training on professional Brazilian BBQ machines. Tickets here; Saturday, 10 am-1 pm
Mind, Body & Bowl Health Expo
Healthy Spot, me (and Frank’s) favorite pet store will host the Mind, Body & Bowl Health Expo on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. The event is part of Healthy Spot’s mission to inspire healthy pet lifestyles and will include activities like a Doggie Yoga class lead by Aimee Hyatt, pet adoptions, vendor demos,massages for dogs and humans and much more! Saturday, 12–4 pm; Third Street Promenade, between Santa Monica Blvd. and Arizona Ave.
Golden Road Brewing Celebrates New Wolf Pup IPA with a 5K Fun Run and Pub Party
Golden Road Brewing, Los Angeles’ largest craft brewery is celebrating the launch of their newest beer, Wolf Pup. This session IPA has the aromatic citrus flavor complexity of an IPA without the towering ABV, making it the perfect companion for summertime adventures, allowing IPA fans to enjoy more beer on more occasions. Wolf Pup is part of a trio of Golden Road IPAs called the “Wolf Pack” which includes Wolf Mother (a 12% triple IPA), Wolf Among Weeds (8% ABV), and now the sessionable IPA Wolf Pup (4.5% ABV). Register in groups of three, forming a “pack,” run the 5K fun run together as a pack on race day. Once completing the run, you will be treated to a summertime pub party featuring complimentary food & beverages, tunes spun by Hit City, photobooth fun, corn hole games and more. You will be tasked to complete three social media “challenges” in order to be entered into a raffle competing for a grand prize including insulated growlers, REI gift certificates and a one-year sponsorship of a California Wolf Center wolf in their team name. All participants will take home a pack of freshly canned Wolf Pup. $10 (includes registration, race day tank top, food, refreshments and more); Sunday, run: 9 – 10 am, happy hour: 10 am-1 pm; Golden Road Brewing, 5410 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90039; RSVP: here
Fourth of July Getaway
Spend this Fourth of July soaking up the SoCal sun with friends and family at Hotel Irvine. They’ll kick off their shoes, spray on some sunscreen and enjoy good old-fashioned patriotic fun. A one- or two-night stay, and guests are hooked up with these extra perks: Complimentary daily breakfast at Marketplace with morning favorites like eggs, bacon, sausage and breakfast burritos; Access to the outdoor pool party, including BBQ grill favorites like burgers, sausages and summer salads; and Two complimentary drinks at Red Bar and Lounge. Starting at $129 per night; Available June 27-July 8, 2016; 17900 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA 92614; 888.230.4452
12th Annual Ojai Valley Lavender Festival
Explore a marketplace of lavender plants and products, cooking demos, speakers, artwork, and more. Free; Sunday; Libbey Park, 205 E Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023
Sawyer Joins Wine Not?
This weekend, Sawyer will be serving their lobster rolls poolside at Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palms Springs as part of the Wine Not? monthly series. Wine Not?, with hosts Marissa A. Ross (wine editor, Bon Appétit) & Evan Enderle, is a monthly series that leads tastings and conversation at the Swim Club about a select group of California wines they love. The event takes place June 25 & 26th from 1 to 7pm, poolside with wine partner J. Brix being poured. Participation in the event is free to guests, and $25 for visitors. More info here.
Dollhouse Pool Party
This weekend kicks off the series at Skybar at Mondrian Hotel with DJs Val Fleury, Francesca Harding, Tessa and This Is Nala. Get your dance on at the pool! Saturday, 1 – 6 pm; Skybar, 8440 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069
TLT Food Brunch
Chef Daniel Shemtob, winner of Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race,” has created a brunch menu that won’t make you choose between a high quality meal or paying rent. Dishes includes signature items like Short Rib Hash Fries with braised beef short rib, homemade guac, crema, pico de gallo, guajillo sauce, and a 62 degree egg; French Toast made with sourdough, cinnamon, vanilla, with a fried egg on top, served with fruit & maple syrup; and a Breakfast Burrito with scrambled egg, sweet & spicy steak, cheese blend, pee wee potatoes, black beans, guajillo sauce and crema in a flour tortilla. You can grab all for $12 or less. In addition to Shemtob’s unique culinary creations, the bottomless mimosas are available for just $15. Saturday & Sunday, 11 am-3 pm; 1116 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024; 310.443.4433
Roaring Nights
For one night only, the LA Zoo summer music series brings back the ‘90s with hits from the Back Street Boys, Goo Goo Dolls, Smash Mouth and others, performed live by cover band, Saved By The 90’s. DJ Johnny Hawkes spins other hits from the era, while guests enjoy food truck fare, full-service bars, life-size Jenga, animal encounters, zoo talks and special exhibit, Dinosaurs: Unextinct at the L.A. Zoo. Continues Aug. 26 (indie rock night) and Sept. 16 (‘80s tribute to David Bowie and Prince). Friday; 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA; 323.644.6001
LeSportsac
LeSportsac will be hosting an event at its Santa Monica Place store to unveil its updated and upgraded store! Paola Alberdi from Blank Itinerary will be hosting the event, and Bon Puf cotton candy and Owl’s Brew will be served. With a purchase, you will receive a gift bag with a pouch that Jeanette GeTrost will illustrate. Saturday, 1-4 pm; 395 Santa Monica Place, Space 158, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Frogtown Flea Market
Shop curated vintage threads, local art, music and jewelry vendors. Plus, gab eats and drinks from Baxter’s Brunch Salon at the East Side alternative to the Rose Bowl. Saturday, 11 am – 4 pm; The Command Center, 2424 Glover Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Tiny Bandit Pop-Up Shop
Bring your girlfriends and your boyfriends! Mens and Womens clothing, denim, wovens, shoes, hats, accessories and jewelry are up to 75% off. Plus 50% off an array of bikini lines, home goods, local pottery, and succulent arrangements. Enjoy 20% off amazing fresh brunch, food and drink specials offered by Clutch! There will also be a special 20% discount on hair cuts by Service & Supply. DJ’s, Ping Pong and a life size WII for some competitive pleasure. Sunday, 12-5 pm; Clutch Annex, 436 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA
Dwell on Design
This modern-design-minded event, curated by the editors of Dwell magazine, offers speakers, product demos, an outdoor showcase curated by TV host Jamie Durie, four full-scale prefab homes and more. Friday is a designated trade day. Check website for details on home tours. Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. One-day pass $35-$40; two-day pass $45-$50; all-access pass $425-$450; VIP pass $695; student three-day pass $20; under 13 free. $100-$110; Friday-Sunday; South Hall, Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 800.451.1196
Sales:
Barry’s Bootcamp Warehouse Sale
Looking for some extra motivation to hit the gym as we countdown to the official first day of summer? Barry’s Bootcamp, know as “the best workout in the world” is hosting a warehouse sale. Pricing will range from $20 for tees and tanks, $40 for leggings with the chance for an additional 15% off if you buy over 5 items. Friday – Sunday, 10 am – 6 pm; 7961 W 3rd St, West Hollywood, CA 90048
BNKR
Enjoy 30% off select styles from Australian labels like Keepsake, Finders, and more during the retailer’s end-of-season sale. Saturday-Monday, July 4th; 901 A Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Elaine Kim Studio
Enjoy 30-50% off the local designer’s tops, dresses, shoes, and accessories during her summer sale. Until June 30th; 8373 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 323) 937-0355
Elyse Walker
Enjoy 60% off select clothing, footwear, bags, and accessories during the designer boutique’s ongoing end-of-season blowout; sale items will be marked down to 70% off June 30th. 15306 Antioch St
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Enza Costa
Score the luxury labels basics, dresses, bottoms, and more for $25 and under during the two-day sample sale. Friday, 11 am-3 pm, Saturday, 9 am-2 pm; 2635 Nevin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011
H.D. Buttercup
Enjoy up to 70% off the stylish home retailer’s new and vintage furnishings, seating, textiles, decor, and more during its half-yearly sale at all of its LA locations, including its new Downtown outpost. Through Monday, July 11th; 3225 Helms Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034; 310.558.8900
Halston
Save 70% off the luxury label’s women’s ready-to-wear, dresses, and bags spanning from its spring ’14 to spring ’16 collections. Friday, 9 am-4 pm; 860 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.627.3754
Heidi Merrick
Enjoy up to 80% off the cool Cali designer’s dresses, tops, bottoms, and more during the last installment of her Retail Fridays open showroom series. In addition, shop Merrick’s latest line of swimwear. Friday, 10 am-5 pm; 850 S Broadway #903, Suite 903, Los Angeles, CA 90014
House of Harlow
Enjoy major markdowns on the Nicole Richie-founded brand’s jewelry, clothing, and candles. Friday, 9 am-2 pm; 860 S Los Angeles St, Suite 213, Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.627.3754
Juan Carlos Obando
Get up to 80% off the designer’s gowns, blouses, track pants, jewelry, footwear, and archival pieces during the two-day sample sale. Friday & Saturday, 11 am-3 pm; 201 N Westmoreland Ave #113, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Just One Eye
Score up to 50% off labels like Chloé Stella McCartney, Robert Clergerie, Christian Louboutin, and more during the luxury boutique’s end of season sale. Through July 8th; 7000 Romaine St, West Hollywood, CA 90038; 888.563.6858
Luv Aj, Giles & Brother, More
Get jewelry from Giles & Brother and Luv Aj, apparel from James Perse, footwear by Soludos, socks from Stance, and much more for $10-$100 during HATCh showroom’s multi-brand sample sale. Bring your own shopping bags as they won’t be provided. Friday, 9 am-4 pm; 860 S Los Angeles St, Suite 800; Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213) 627-3754
Manduka
Enjoy 50-80% off the yoga brand’s clothing, sandals, eco-friendly mats, towels, mat carriers, blocks, and more workout accessories during the three-day warehouse sale. Friday, 10 am-7 pm, Saturday, 10 am-5 pm, Sunday, 10 am-2 pm; 1924 E Maple Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245
Maxfield
Now until stock lasts, score up to 60% off avant-garde designers during the luxury boutique’s sale at both its WeHo and Malibu locations. 8825 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.274.8800
Misa
Enjoy up to 70% off the brand formerly known as Tbags’s globally-influenced womenswear; pieces will be going for $50-$70. Friday, 10 am-3 pm; 860 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213) 627-3754
Mona Moore
Now until stock lasts, save 30-70% off footwear and accessories from cult-fave luxury labels like Maison Margiela, Haider Ackerman, Marni, and more during the designer boutique’s end-of-season sale. 222 Main St, Venice, CA 90291
Nicole Miller
Save up to 70% off in-store on clothing and accessories, including bridal during the designer’s semi-annual sale. Through Tuesday, June 28th; 8633 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069; 310) 652-1629
Oak
Now until stock lasts, score 50% off the edgy-cool brand’s spring ’16 apparel. Plus, merchandise at Oak’s DTLA outlet shop is going for up to 80% off. 7228 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Open Ceremony
Now until stock lasts, enjoy up to 60% off select items in-store and online. 451 N LA Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048; 310.652.1120
Parker Smith and Denimocracy
Score denim from Parker Smith and Denimocracy for $10 a pair during the two-day sample sale. Friday, 10 am-6 pm; 3690 S Santa Fe Ave, Vernon, CA 90058
Rag & Bone
Get up to 70% off the New York label’s women’s and men’s clothing and accessories during its first-ever sample sale in LA. Friday, 10 am-7 pm, Saturday, 10 am-3 pm; 656 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Ron Herman Melrose
Now until stock lasts, enjoy 50% off select items in-store and online. 8100 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323.651.4129
St. Roche
Get up to 70% off the modern and sustainable brand’s womenswear during the one-day sample sale. Saturday, 10 am-4 pm; 8848 Lookout Mountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Stacy Todd
Now until stock lasts, save 40-60% off luxe labels like A.L.C., Alexander Wang, Barbara Bui, Closed Denim, and more during the designer boutique’s summer sale. 13025 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
Taschen
Snag 50-75% off the cool publisher’s titles on fashion, art, photography, design, architecture, and more during its semi-annual book sale at its Beverly Hills and Original Farmers Market locations. Sunday; 354 N Beverly Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90210; 310.274.4300
TENOVERSIX
Now until stock lasts, save 30% off cult-fave designer labels like Rachel Comey, Samuji, Apiece Apart, Rodebjer, and more during the cool boutique’s summer sale. 8425 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.330.9355
Snap up the whimsical LA label’s clothing, swimwear, beach accessories, and more for $5-$50 during its two-day sample sale. Friday & Saturday, 10 am-6 pm; 860 S Los Angeles St, mezzanine 3Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.627.3754
Xirena
Score 50-70% off the bohemian label’s swimwear and lingerie during the one-day, cash-only warehouse sale. Friday, 10 am-3 pm; 860 S Los Angeles St, Suite 608; Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.627.3754