Flickr shot by Illegal Ninja Moves My group of running fiends, Team Turbo, is reuniting for another fun run: the five-mile Nike Run Hit Remix, formerly known as Nike Run Hit Wonder, where you get to run and watch/listen to ’90s one-hit wonder bands perform live at every mile mark. De La Soul with Digital…
Category Archives: Recreation
Revisiting L.A. With Out-of-Town Guests
My sister Sizzler, a former Angeleno, and her husband David are visiting us from New York this week for only a week so I’ve taken it upon myself to think of places to take ’em in L.A. Of course, it’s an L.A. specific to their tastes (read: no tourist traps). So far, I’ve come up…
REPOST: Hot & Bothered: Ways to Stay Cool
OK, I’ve never done this before (repost something) but when I had originally posted this, the heat wave only lasted a couple of days. But now that it’s friggin’ hot out there with no end in sight, I figure it’s the best time to revisit how we, Angelenos, can stay cool. Take a Plunge: Don’t…
SoCal Sporty Spice: My Friends Can Kick Your Ass
I was never into team sports, which is a shame since I really could use some team-building skills. Fortunately, I have a bunch of girlfriends who can show me a thing or two about how to kick ass and make friends while doing it. From roller derby to kickball, take your pick of which…
Beachy Keen Twilight Dance Series at the SaMo Pier
Flickr Shot by Malingering I’ve heard about the Twilight Dance Series at the Santa Monica Pier many times before but it wasn’t until I saw the above picture that I really considered going. How fun is that? The featured band is playing to the masses on the pier above while other music lovers can picnic on…
Bloomin' Asians: The Lotus Festival in Echo Park
Flickr Shot by Corsakti I’ve always wanted to check out the Lotus Festival way the hell over there in Echo Park but…sigh, so far away. However, since this year’s festival is highlighting the P.I., aka the Philippines, maybe I will drag my lazy butt over there once and for all to check out the festivities…
Ooh, Shiny! Spectacular July 4th Fireworks Shows
I loves me a good fireworks show and summer never seems complete without one. Sparkly lights igniting the sky with thunderous ka-booms? Fun! Unfortunately the big bang spectacle at the Hollywood Bowl featuring Kenny Loggins is all sold out, darn it all. And who wants to deal with the hordes of tourist families at…
Dear Caroline on Crack: Dinner and a Mystery?
A nice side effect of writing this blog? People asking me for advice about what to do in L.A. Hey Caroline, I read your blog and I figure that being the socialite you are, you would be the best person to ask this question. My friend’s b-day is coming up next week and my other…
Felt Club: Love of Craft for Sale
Looking for that unique gift for that dad or grad or, even better, a one-of-a-kind treat for yourself? Check out Felt Club, a monthly mini-craft fair featuring the best and brightest of the SoCal craft scene on Saturday, June 10 at Meltdown Comics. Nearly two dozen crafters will present their handmade goods from the heart,…
Hot & Bothered? Ways to Stay Cool in L.A.
Yay! The haze is finally gone. And with it, lovely hot days and warm nights. Fortunately, L.A. has many ways to soothe the burn. Take a Plunge: Don’t have your own swimming pool? For $3 you can borrow Culver City’s 50-meter outdoor pool for a recreation swim. Hours: Monday-Sunday 12:15-2pm; Mon/Wed/Fri 7:55-9pm. 4175 Overland Avenue…
