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LA Shopping Parties!

By Danit

Holiday shopping is in full swing and every mall in LA is getting more and more slammed by the day.  So I took the liberty of compiling a list of some holiday shopping events that could be fun to hit up and also save you some money! You can thank me later. W.3rd St. Holiday… »

Street Feast

By Danit

If you tried to catch LA’s top food trucks at the LA Street Food Fest but couldn’t get in (like us) because the line was too long, it’s your lucky day! The Americana at Brand is going to be home to all of LA’s hottest gourmet food trucks this Tuesday, March 30th from 6pm-9pm. The… »

LA Street Food Fest

By Paul

Tired of seeing the Grilled Cheese Truck on your way to work only to find it gone when you sneak out to grab a snack? Well this Saturday (2/13) from 11am-5pm some of the most popular food trucks in the city are all parking it at LA Center Studios for the first annual LA Street… »

Chinatown Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

By Paul

This Saturday (10/3) go down to Chinatown for the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. There will be Chinese acrobats, Shaolin Warriors (bad-ass), Moon cake making and Sampling, live music, a couple of races, and of course Moon viewing. Be prepared to ooooo and aaaaaah as the good folks from the Griffith Observatory bring their telescopes and show… »

The Feast of San Gennaro

By Paul

All this weekend is The Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro. I’m not really sure what makes the cheese precious but there’s a festival involved. Every year the Italian-American community get together to celebrate the feast day of San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, with a big festival and everyone’s invited! There will be… »

Weekend Fun: 5/29 – 5/31

By Paul

Friday: Dance Downtown -  The Music Center in Downtown hosts Dance Downtown every Friday during the summer featuring live bands or a DJ and free dance lessons throughout the evening. Each night has a theme and tonight’s is the Texas two step and Line dancing! Cost: FREE What’s on our Minds? – Support at-risk middle school… »

Who Doesn’t Love Avocados??

By Danit

  Check out the Guacamole Festival in Lincoln Heights this weekend to celebrate all things avocado! There will be carnival rides, free health screenings, live music, and of course… avocado burgers, guacamole, avocado sandwiches, etc. As someone who is in love with avocados and one day hopes to have her very own avocado farm, this… »

Weekend Fun 5/8 – 5/10

By Danit

This weekend provides a couple opportunities for free art and free drinks – a mix that you can’t go wrong with! Feel free to share any of your weekend suggestions with the rest of us by commenting on this post.  Friday Neon Party @ The Highlands: Break out the 80’s headbands, sunglasses, and bright green leggings… »

Weekend Fun 5/1-5/3

By Paul

Friday: Giveaway Deadline: The MILK giveaway ends tonight at 11:59 pm so if you’ve been putting it off now’s the time to email in your suggestions!  Cost: FREE Hands On 3rd Grand Opening: This is a new workshop where you can learn everything your grandmother never taught you! Whether you’re looking to crochet yourself a new garment or you’re planning on becoming a… »

Weekend Fun 4/24-4/26

By Danit

This weekend is a busy one…lots of fun events & free things! Friday:  NFT Book Release Party: Not For Tourists are releasing their 2009 Los Angeles Guide and you’re invited to the party! Termed the “ultimate guide for the savvy city dweller”, NFT books will help you discover there’s much more to Los Angeles than the… »