Ever since that first Honda scooter back in high school, I’ve wanted to learn how to ride a motorcycle. It was on my bucket list along with becoming fabulously fluent in a foreign language and roadtripping from L.A. to New York. But I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to finally take that class…
Category Archives: Recreation
826LA: You're My Inspiration
826LA is an awesome non-profit organization that not only helps kids 6-18 with their creative writing skills but it hosts cool events like writing seminars and dead author readings. When I heard that 826LA East was going to host a food writing panel where noted food writers talk about writing in various mediums, how to…
This Weekend: Another Craft Beer Party, Sake for Singles, Cemetery Cinema
Important Things with Demetri Martin Games – Passive Aggressive Race comedycentral.com Joke of the Day Stand-Up Comedy Free Online Games This weekend is gonna be frickin’ awesome. Thursday, May 14 The Lek’s Sake Tasting Night 2.0 Fine sake, Asian tapas and cool people. The Lek always throws some fun events and this would be one…
100 Things To Try in LA Before You Die
To-dos pictured are bolded in the list below. I don’t pretend to be the ultimate expert in all things in LA but a reader had put this challenge to me after reading similar lists on San Francisco’s 7×7 and on a San Diego food blog. So here’s 100 things to try in LA before you…
This Weekend: Fancy Food Warehouse Sale, Sexy Paperdolls, Dude Bowling
You know what I’m really looking forward to this weekend? Craft Beer Fest LA!! Mmm, beeer. Online tickets are already sold out but you might still be able to get in at the door ($30 cash only). If you don’t make that beertastic event, maybe these will interest you. BTW, my list of what to…
This Weekend: Tequila Social, Cheesy Contest, Giada in the Flesh
How to make a “famous Gossip Girl grilled cheese sandwich,” normally $50, at home. Wow, what a jampacked weekend! And not as hot as last weekend. Umm, where to begin? Thursday, April 23 Nike Fashion Show and Freebies at Road Runner Sports in Torrance If you’re in need of some new athletic wear to gear…
This Weekend: Zombies, Open Bar, Ultimate Wine Fest
This lady made me cry. Coachella schmochella. It’s going to be a warm, beautiful weekend in L.A. I’m going to take my Vespa out and check out the following. Thursday, April 16 Charles David Semi Annual Warehouse Sale Pretty Charles David shoes, boots, heels, slingbacks and even handbags are 50%-80% off at this annual warehouse…
Wanna Go for a Run: Upcoming Fun Runs
Ever since the marathon last year I haven’t been running as much as I used to and it shows! But lately I’ve been trying to get back on that horse. My current goal is to run a 10K and maybe by the end of the year I can do that City of Angels Half Marathon….
This Weekend: So Lame It's Cool
The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Colbert’s Easter Parade colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor NASA Name Contest Wow, I forgot about the holiday this weekend. Well, if you, too, aren’t big into all those brunches out there or egg hunting, there’s still plenty for you to do, which involve rock…
This Weekend: Goth Ball, Human Horse Race, Curry Fest
So I’m off to a cruise to Ensenada tomorrow! Yay! But I’m still a tad jealous of you staying in town cuz there’s so many fun things going on this weekend. BTW, any suggestions on what to do in Ensenada besides hang out at Papas & Beer all day? Thursday, April 2 Free Origins Sample…
