The idea of wedging myself into a pub with 200 drunken revelers doesn’t appeal to me but at all. On Monday, I’ll probably just toast a tumbler of Jameson to you from the safety of my living room. And this weekend of events is pretty Irish pub-free. Friday, March 14 Pasadena ARTRide Get some culture…
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My Extra Girly SoCal Snow Day
Flickr Shot by dotsara If you got a “Snow Day” from work, what would you do for your unexpected day off? That happened to me last Thursday when I got the call in the morning that our building had shut down due to loss of power and wouldn’t be back up til 9pm. Oh darnnn!…
This Weekend: I'll Be Running My Ass Off
Frankly, what with the L.A. marathon this Sunday I can’t do any of the following fun stuff. Waah! I’ll be too busy freaking out, I mean, preparing for my run. Anyhoo, that shouldn’t stop you. Friday, February 29 Free Pink’s Hot Dogs Do you like Pink’s hot dogs so much that you’d eat one for…
This Weekend: Love Hangover
Ugh, I’m still recovering from last weekend…and why is Valentine’s Day so tiring? Anyway, here are some stuff for you to do. Friday, February 15 DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist’s Hard Sell Tour I caught these two at their Hollywood Bowl show last summer and they were pretty darn good and innovative. That’s the first…
This Weekend: Party Like It's 4706!
Flickr Shot by davidg I don’t know about you but this weekend looks like it’s going to be soo fun! Not only is there going to be lots of celebrating for the new year in Chinatown but there’s a warehouse sale, a kid in the hall, derby girls and a tequila tasting to name a…
Fred Segal Santa Monica Sale: Spotlight on 50% Off Designer Sunglasses
Nobody told me that Fred Segal in Santa Monica was having a fabulous 50% off sale! Arrrgh! It started last Friday and ends this Sunday! Fortunately I was able to steal away during lunch to check out the sunglasses section, Fred Segal Eyes, where it seems like EVERYTHING is half off. My co-worker is friends…
This Weekend: Sip, Swirl, Suck
If you notice, I got nuthin for Sunday because after Friday and Saturday you really should rest. Friday, January 25 Polkadots & Moonbeams Semi-Annual Sale Cute modern and vintage clothes for 30-75% off. My fave store(s) on fashionable 3rd Street will be having its Semi Annual Sale starting today. Get discounts off the likes of…
This Weekend: Let the Laziness Ensue
How’s this new year working out for you so far? It’s been pretty mellow for me, which I’m just loving. If you’re feeling that, too, may I recommend the following ways to chill this weekend? Friday, January 11 Sur La Table Winter Sale I lovvve Sur La Table. My dream is to one day be…
Required Reading for Serious Cocktail Enthusiasts
Shopcast powered bywww.ThisNext.com Stuck up at my folks’ place in NorCal, I’m missing all my fave bars and cocktails so out of boredom and homesickness I came up with this list of required reading for all those like me who are fascinated with cocktail culture and vintage drinks. There are some books with pre-Prohibition cocktail…
This Weekend: Before Things Get Really Crazy
Are you feeling the burn yet? Consider this your last weekend of freedom before holiday duties. Thursday, December 13 Wired Magazine Showcases High-Tech Gadgets at the W Are you a gadget fiend? You’ll want to check out the Wired Magazine store kiosk that’s debuting at the W Los Angeles in Westwood today. The kiosk will…
