Nike’s fun run, the Run Hit Remix, is coming up on Saturday the 15th, so if you like running, have a burning desire to turn this mutha out and want to feel like an Olympic athlete even for a split second, you should register for the race ($39). Word has it that it’s close to…
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TV Preview Parties: Screen New Fall Shows
Fall is around the corner with a slew of new TV shows waiting in the wings. Which will be the next big thing? The Paley Center for Media (formerly known as the Museum of Television and Radio) will be throwing TV preview parties for some of the networks’ most buzz-worthy pilots.
This Weekend: Drop Your Balls and Dance
Flickr Shot by amanda, snapper of dragons I know weekends are probably your time to veg but with all the fun stuff that’s going on, you won’t wanna. Besides a lot of these goodies require some sort of aerobic activity like screaming, biking, dancing and bowling — it’s all good for you. Friday, September 7…
Labor Day Weekend: Last Hurrah
Awww, summer’s over. But I don’t want it to be overrrrr! It felt like things were just getting started. Sucks. Anyway, here are some stuff you can do over your long weekend before you have to return to the world of responsible adulthood. Friday, August 31 REI’s Labor Day Clearance Sale Stock up on outdoorsy…
Lucha VaVOOM's Halloween Tix on Sale Tomorrow
I kept seeing this listed in various places but since I’m not into wrestling but at all I kinda shrugged it off. And then something made me give it a second chance so I read up on it some more. Lucha VaVOOM is celebrating its fifth year of sex, violence and midget tossing. If that…
Back to School: Get a Free Mediabistro Seminar
Flickr Shot by Night Owl City Wanna get started on that dream to become a writer by learning how to write a script, magazine article, entertainment blog or a novel? You might want to check out the classes offered by Mediabistro — an online salon for media professionals. Founder and CEO Laurel Touby interviewed on…
Tonight: Watch the Total Eclipse of the Moon
Flickr Shot by Fort Photo For the second time this year, the moon will be fully eclipsed by the earth’s shadow. Except this time, the West Coast will get ringside seats where before in March we were SOL and the other side of the earth got to see the show instead. HA ha! From LATIMES.com:…
Sandstone Peak: Take My Breath Away…Literally
If you ever want to feel like you’re sitting on top of the world, tackle Sandstone Peak in the Santa Monica Mountains, aka “one of the best hikes in SoCal.” At an elevation of 3,111 feet, it’s the highest peak in town. The views are awe-inspiring, where you’re far away enough from the city to…
This Weekend: Get the Smackdown
Yeah, if you’re like me you’re not so big into tofu or huge Sunset Junction crowds. If that’s the case, maybe these other events will strike your fanny, I mean, fancy. Saturday, August 18 RoadRunner L.A. Marathon Training Starts I tried this last year but had to drop out due to injury. Boo! But I’m…
This Weekend: Movies, Movies, Movies
Forget about the blockbusters in mall theaters, try enjoying movies a different way this weekend. Friday, August 10 Hairspray 21+ Sing-a-Long Presentation at the Arclight I really surprised myself by loving this movie as much as I did. It was really fun and colorful and I can only imagine how much more fun it could…
