Category Archives: Nightlife

Free Admission for Gen Art & Dwell Shop By Design Party

I usually get those Gen Art emails about their fashion-fabulous parties but I don’t consider going since you usually have to be a Gen Art member and pay some admission fee. But imagine my surprise when I got an email that said that all I’d have to do to get into the Gen Art &…

L.A. Drinkers' Holiday Gift Guide

Everyone knows: When you can’t think of what to get someone for Christmas — whether the host of a holiday house party or the man or woman who has everything — a safe bet is always booze. The following are some of my favorite liquor-related places and gifts to make it a very merry Christmas…

This Weekend: Bust Craft Fair, Scoops Taste Challenge, SantaCon Afterparty

My oh my is it going to be a crazy weekend. Repeal Day celebrations tomorrow and I’ve got SantaCon on Saturday! That’s it, but that’s enough! If you are looking for ways to fill up your weekend, may I suggest the following? Friday, December 5 Bar Delux Grand Opening After many false starts this decadent…

Repeal Day Celebrations: Yay Booze!

Man, I can’t even imagine what it must have been like to live in a world where booze was illegal for 13 years. 13! Well, it’s no wonder that the anniversary of the day they repealed Prohibition still warrants lots of huzzahs and partying even 75 years later. If you want to get out there…

L.A. SantaCon: Drunken Santa Barhop

Flickr shot by Filmo Don’t get mad at me, I’m already mad at myself for finding out about this just now. But the L.A. SantaCon is this Saturday. You know, SantaCon, it’s when a bunch of folks get together in various states of Santa dress and create merry mayhem by going on an organized barhop…

Rococo Rendezvous: The Underground Masquerade Ball

Are you still coming down from Halloween? Got another costume party in ya? Well, you’re in luck. Royal/T in Culver City is throwing a masquerade ball called Rococo Rendezvous this Thursday. But think Harajuku glam, not ballgowns. It’s going to be a whimsical event where attendees are invited to dress up Victorian, goth, or Harajuku….

This Weekend: Free Cupcakes Again, Red Line Pub Crawl and Jimmy Choo Xmas Tree

Happy Thanksgiving, crackheads! Most of you are probably out of town anyway but for those who stayed I worked really hard finding some things for you to do. BTW, if you came here looking for Black Friday ideas I’ve got none since I’m not doing Christmas this year but fortunately Rundown has got a list…

Bar Pintxo: Tapas With a Side of Envy

After the Great Los Angeles Walk and its Britannia Pub after party, H.C., Khoi and I still felt like partying it up, OK, I mean winding down, so we stopped off at Bar Pintxo (a Basque word that means “pinches” of food or snacks and is pronounced “pin-cho”) in Santa Monica to check it out….

Thanksgiving Cocktails: Pumpkin Pie and Garlic Mashed Potato Martinis

Photo of Citrus at Social’s Apple Cider by Hazelnut Photography Yes, alas Jones Soda isn’t doing its special turkey and gravy soda for Thanksgiving this year. But never fear, you’ll still be able to drink your mashed potatoes, and in a martini glass at that, or one of the following holiday specialty cocktails. BTW, not…

This Weekend: Seychelles Sale, Great Walk and a Tea Party With Dolls

Such a great weekend coming up. Should I go on a long walk through L.A. or partake of a tea party with dolls? Definitely have to hit that shoe sale, though. Friday, November 21 Seychelles and BC Shoes Warehouse Sale Now that I live closer this warehouse, you can bet your sweet fanny that I’m…