Since I’m supposed to be leaving for San Francisco in 15 minutes I only have enough time to quote a bunch of people about what’s going on this weekend. Lame, I know. But I wanted to make sure you guys had stuff to do. Heh. Saturday, July 7 Bootie LA 2nd Anniversary “Bootie LA celebrates…
Category Archives: Los Angeles
Film Complaint: Transformers
I had to see Transformers. I owed it to my inner child, the one who is still and will always be fascinated with bright, shiny transforming aliens. And I knew that if I really wanted to see the Autobots and Decepticons slugfest I had to endure Michael Bay’s inane directing as well as the masses…
Magic Mountain Deal: 4th Ticket Free
Flickr Shot by woodenshoe This just in from Travelzoo: Six Flags not only has a deal where you can get $25 off your ticket but a 4th ticket free if you buy three tickets! The free ticket is only good through Friday, July 6 though so grab some friends and take advantage. Click here to…
Red Mango Grand Opening Means Free Yogurt
Red Mango, Pinkberry’s arch nemesis, is finally here and kicking things off in its first L.A. location with a grand opening. They’re promising all who show up to celebrate with them free yogurt (only from 4-6pm), door prizes, celebrity appearances (?) and even free valet in hard-to-find-parking Westwood. Remember to put this on your calendar….
FREE TICKETS: Los Angeles, The Decemberists Are Yours
Hey all, indie pop-folk group, the Decemberists, will be making their orchestral debut at the Hollywood Bowl this Saturday, backed up by the L.A. Philharmonic Orchestra. And I was given the very lovely task of presenting a couple of tickets to a very lucky person — the first commenter who wants ’em. Please send me…
Festive & Cute: Fourth of July Cupcake Spectacular
The perfect treat to bring to those bbqs or fireworks spectating parties you’re going to hit this Fourth of July? Sprinkles, SusieCakes and Yummy have special holiday cupcakes just for the occasion. These would also be lovely to bring to the Hollywood Bowl’s Fireworks Spectacular. Sprinkles Cupcakes offers its red velvet cupcake topped with a…
Pink Taco: Brought to You by Ron Jeremy and Slash
When you hear the words “Pink Taco” what do you think of? I knowww! Pink. Tacos. Me, too! When I heard that this Mexican restaurant, which originated in Vegas, opened up in chi-chi Westfield Mall in Century City, of all places, I had to check it out. That name, that font.
This Weekend: Will You Look at That?
Ugh, I’mb sigg but hopefully that won’t mess up my weekend. I’ll be pissed if it does get in my way of checking out the following cuz it does involve some singing and dancing. Grumble. Friday, June 29 Vintage Clothes Fundraising Sale Although this clothes sale is in Woodland Hills, it might be worth a…
Dear Caroline on Crack: Bday Party Downtown?
Hello Caroline! I hope this email finds you doing well. I met you during the Wine Tasting Tour and ever since I’ve had the fortune of getting your newsletter. Now, I need your help; my sister is planning her birthday party for Friday and she’s looking for a place, around downtown, with a patio where…
Abode: No, I Will Not Drink My Vegetables
Abode’s Black Pearl may not be the $4,350 Diamond Cocktail at London’s Sheraton Park Tower (possibly the world’s most expensive cocktail with its 0.6 carat diamond garnish) but $300 is still quite a bit to pay for a martini. The Tahitian Black Pearl Martini to be exact, which is ultra-premium coconut Pearl Vodka and a…
