What happens when giant Jenga, Clueless and the Chicago Cubs come to town? A three-day weekend throwdown like never before. In all seriousness, we would like to take a moment to remember all the soldiers who fought and died serving our country’s armed forces. Memorial Day is more than a three-day weekend, ‘member that. On a lighter note, stretch and prep dat ass for a 6.7 mile painted stairways tour where art meets cardio. Then, take your lactic acid pill so your lactose intolerant self can revel in $1 margherita pizzas. Last but never least, rock a monocle and cheap white mustache as you spend your “Mainopoly dollars” drinking your way down Main Street in Santa Monica. Whatever your shtick, it's all happening, Los Angeles.
Thursday, May 25
Boardgames & Beer
Happening in Highland Park is launching a wild and crazy board game night this Thursday with giveaways every 30 minutes. Join in on games that are bigger and better from beer pong and Jenga to Connect Four and cornhole. If you’re in the mood to throw some shade or get a little raunchy, hop in on a game of Cards Against Humanity where everything goes. Additionally, music will be bumping from the speakers all evening and the first 25 people to arrive get a free beer. So, do yourself a solid and arrive early for the first time in your LA life.
Deets: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.; 51 TAVERN; More info HERE
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Original Drink N Draw with The Gallery Girls "Wicked Women"
Come mingle, sip-sip-sip and paint the Wicked Women of Disney this Thursday night as two models dress up as Maleficent, Cruella de Ville and The Queen of Hearts. Each look will pose for 5, 10 or 25 minutes throughout the duration of the night. If you wish to paint, pay 15 buckaroos at the door or online prior to arrival. If you prefer to simply spectate, it’s free but tips are much appreciated. Do the art community a favor and empty those pockets, OK? Remember, this is a bar so leave the kids at home. If you can’t come out this Thursday, don’t sweat it, The Gallery Girls host an event every fourth Sunday of the month.
Deets: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Casey's Irish Pub; $15 donations; More info HERE
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Friday, May 26
Food Truck Friday
Work downtown or simply have Friday off? Roll that empty belly over to Pershing Square for your very own food truck tasting tour. Only two trucks have been announced thus far—White Rabbit Truck and Sugo. Let your taste buds fall down the rabbit hole and land on a bed of Filipino fusion with White Rabbit Truck’s burritos and quesadillas featuring slowly braised and specially seasoned chicken adobo or fried pork sisig. Or, praise the Italian gods as you bite into Pasta Alla Roberto, a pesto, basil and Parmigiano cheese masterpiece with Sugo. Whatever the itch, Food Truck Friday will scratch it.
Deets: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Pershing Square; More info HERE
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Bike Night
End Bike Month on a high note with Bike Night at Union Station to celebrate the bicycle as an environmentally friendly mode of transportation. Bring the kiddos to practice their cycling skills with Walk ’n Rollers or to get crafty with Side Street Projects. Adults can decorate helmets with CicLAvia and get competitive at corn hole for prizes. The event is free and filled to the brim with special guests, entertainment, delectable food and complimentary valet parking for your bicycle. Treat yo' bike.
Deets: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Union Station; Free; More info HERE
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Saturday, May 27 - Monday, May 29
Topanga Days
The Topanga Community Club invites you to the 44th annual Topanga Days Country Fair for three days of music, grub, games and Topanga love. Be sure to don your best-bathing suit and loads of sunscreen for the giant water slide and water tag maze. There are two stages for music and a killer lineup to boot, with Jefferson Starship headlining on Saturday night. The parade begins Monday, May 29 at 7 a.m. with 50 decked out floats and likely tons of decked out Topangans too. Hell, if you’re feeling ballsy, apply for a float today and get cranking!
Deets: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Boulevard.; $50 3 Day Pass; $20 Saturday; $25 Sunday and Monday; More info HERE
Painted Stairways Tour
Prepare to get that booty high and tight with the 2017 Painted Stairways Tour. Dress comfortably, wear great (not just good) walking shoes and bring your camera for those Instagrammable moments everyone low-key knows you’re going for. Please check the website for an online or printable version map of the tour. You will be trekking up, down and around almost seven miles worth of staircases and it would suck to get lost in the middle. The map provides idiot-proof, turn-by-turn route descriptions. Walk on, champs! Also, do your body a favor and stretch like you've never stretched before. Your quads and calves will thank you.
Deets: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Sunset Triangle Plaza; Free; More info HERE
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Boogiewoman N°1
Channel your inner goddess this Saturday with Boogiewoman to celebrate equality and divine femininity via art. Allow your heartstrings to be pulled every which way with spoken, photography, paintings and performance art. The exhibition has been curated to create an empowering and inspirational ambiance. Additionally, local vendors are selling goods and services from clothes and apothecary to henna and tarot card readings. Open your mind and water your soul! The $12 pre-sale GA ticket grants you access to the event and two nonalcoholic drink vouchers. All proceeds will be donated to Planned Parenthood following the event.
Deets: 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.; The Vortex; $12 Pre-Sale GA; $15 At the Door; More info HERE
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LA Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs
Watch the LA Dodgers play against 2016 World Series Champions, Chicago Cubs in a three-game series. Eat your weight in nachos, smack talk the other team and sing “Take Me out to the Ballgame” during the Seventh-Inning Stretch this weekend only. Note, parking at Dodger Stadium can be a catastrophe so plan accordingly. Other than that, rock your blue or white jersey with pride and chase down the cotton candy man.
Don’t know where to eat before or after the game? Read up on our Dodger Game Food and Drink Guide HERE ...
Deets: 4:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.; Dodger Stadium; More info HERE
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Sunday, May 28
Baldoria’s One Year Anniversary
Head on over to DTLA’s Little Tokyo to celebrate Baldoria’s first birthday. Between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. you can chow down on $1, yes you read that right, $1 margherita pizzas! The party doesn’t stop there! Baldoria will continue to throw down Monday, May 29 to Wednesday, May 31 between 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for the aperitivo buffet. At the end of the anniversary celebrations, Baldoria is holding a special raffle to those who dined in that week. Two lucky winners will receive a Baldoria Cocktail and Pizza Party for 10 delivered right to their front stoop. What more could you possibly ask for in life?
Deets: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Baldoria; More info HERE
Love wine bars? Baldoria Beverage Director Matt Bostick does too! Read his top LA wine bar picks HERE.
Image courtesy of @baldoriadtla
MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street
Who doesn’t love a good themed party? The answer is no one. So, spend your Memorial Day weekend on Main Street in Santa Monica immersed in a large-scale game of Monoploy. Not only will you spend “Mainopoly dollars” to be exchanged for food tastings, you get to help raise funds for Summer SOULstice and the Heal the Bay. Likely, you’ll want to “Go Directly to Jail” to sit in the VIP lounge and beer garden. Let’s take it a step further though, guests are encouraged to dress up in their best Monopoly -inspired attire so head on over to amazon and purchase your monocle today. Helpful tip, it’s best to purchase your tickets in advance to save anywhere between $10-$25 real American dollars.
Deets: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Various Locations in Santa Monica; Advanced purchase $25; Day-of tickets $35; VIP tickets $40; More info HERE
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Clueless Hollywood Forever
Roll with the homies to Hollywood Forever Cemetery this Sunday to watch Alicia Silverstone in the iconic 90s film Clueless. Dress up in your best yellow plaid skirt and shirt and strut your fabulous stuff for the photo booth.Don’t forget to pack a picnic basket with goodies and booze. You hopefully don’t have to wake up early on Monday, for once! Pour one out for for Brittany Murphy. RIP.
Deets: 6:45 p.m. - 12 a.m.; Hollywood Forever; Free; More info HERE
Image courtesy of @cutiesatcinespia
Monday, May 29
Björk Digital
If you love Bjork, then you’ll probably want to take a seat before reading further. Now through June fourth, you can experience her latest album, Vulnicura, in Virtual Reality downtown at The Reef. Bjork Digital is a groundbreaking exhibition currently premiering on the West Coast thanks to LA Phil. With timed tickets scheduled every 15 minutes, there are numerous opportunities to see a series of innovative virtual reality works displayed in several different rooms. The exhibition takes 90 minutes to view and it’s recommended to arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to scheduled entry time. Don’t wait a minute longer to purchase your tickets as they are selling out like hotcakes.
Deets: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; The REEF; $35 GA; More info HERE
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