Los Angeles is giving you her best this weekend. Between Namasdrake serving up fresh OVO beats to motivate your vinyasa flow and Free Museum Day for all your art and culture needs, there’s really something for everyone. Want to get a little rowdy, shop vintage or get inked? Whatever your mood, it's all happening, Los Angeles.
Thursday, September 14
PST: LA/LA Launch Party at Grand Park
Grand Park is kicking off Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, an exploration of Latin American art in Los Angeles with a free daylong party featuring live performances, giveaways, food, drinks and an immersive All Hands on Deck workshop. Beginning Thursday, a plethora of free films, talks and exhibitions will take place daily all throughout Southern California. Revel in the beauty of traditional Oaxacan weaving at Library Foundation of LA on September 16 or enjoy complimentary admission to 50 museums on September 17. Participating museums include
Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA),
Chinese American Museum,
Autry Museum of the American West,
Pasadena Museum of California Art and many more! Peep the
website to discover more events.
Deets: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.;
Grand Park; Free; More info
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Pints for Paws at Golden Road Brewery
Pints for Paws return to Golden Brewery Thursday evening stacked with good beer and lawn games. The best part? You will be surrounded by furry four-legged friends all night and 15 percent of your food and beverage proceeds will benefit the Pasadena Humane Society. We can't think of a better way for you to spend your Thirsty Thursday, can you?
Deets: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.;
Golden Road Brewery; Free; More info
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8th Annual Evening on the Beach
If you're looking for a sampling of some of the city's best food with a glass in hand and your toes in the sand, this one's for you. An Evening on the Beach is presented by Audi at the Jonathan Club and benefits St. Vincent Meals on Wheels. Expect bites from some of the city's heaviest hitters, like Bestia, CUT, Angelini Osteria, Salt's Cure, Michael's Santa Monica, Prawn, Ricebar, Wexler's Deli, Everson Royce Bar, and Mikkeller. Did we mention there will be mozzarella and martini bars?
Deets: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.;
Jonathan Club; Casual Attire; Benefiting St Vincent Meals on Wheels; Tickets are $185; Buy them
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Image courtesy of Evening on the Beach
Friday, September 15
YNK's One-Year Anniversary
Hey OC, who's ready to get classy? You Never Know, the exclusive speakeasy at Irvine Marriott, is celebrating its one-year anniversary with an event open to the public this Friday! Sip on some of YNK's most popular libations from a rotation of their cocktail menus for purchase. We recommend the Lavender Bellini, sparkling Rose blended with a lavender-peach puree. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and YNK swag bags will be available for all attendees.
Deets: 5:30 p.m.; YNK; Free Entry; RSVP to cindy.han-reta@marriott.com
Want to play cocktails at home? YNK founder Chris Adams taught us how to make a Ramos Gin Fizz HERE …
If a flea market, happy hour and dance party had a baby it would give birth to Odd Nights, a monthly affair at The Autry. The venue fills up with cocktail lounges, food trucks, vendors and even activities for the little ones. If you’re one of the first 2,000 people to arrive, you’ll get free parking, which is as good as gold in this town. Pro-Tip: if you’re into games, purchase the $30 wristband for unlimited climbs and slides.
Deets: 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.;
The Autry; $5; More info
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Go 0-100 real quick with Namasdrake's vinyasa flow this Friday at Modo Yoga. Prep yourself to find inner peace with sick albeit chill beats. The class will focus on core strength and twists from the waist … front ways, back ways, you know that I don't play. You must supply your own yoga mat and arrive at least 15 minutes early. After class, get ready for a little Modo mingle with healthy bites and wine. Don’t forget your woes.
Deets: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.;
Modo Yoga LA - Silver Lake; Suggested $7 Donation; More info
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Let's Party Like You Give AF
Let's Party Like You Give A F*ck is more than binge drinking, grinding and man hunting. It's a party series dedicated to chilling out and raising funds for good causes. Friday is the inaugural party and all ticket sales will go to the US Senate Campaign for Pat Harris, a man with a plan who gives AF. Note: this organization genuinely cares. If you're not a US citizen or don't hold a green card, you'll be granted free access to the party, so please message Let's Party Like You GAF privately on Facebook. Additionally, if you're broke, please message them privately. No one should be turned away from the event because of financial hardship.
Deets: 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.;
Globe Theater; $20 GA; More info
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Image courtesy of Let’s Party Like You Give AF
Saturday, September 16
Prism Boutique x Family Store Vintage Pop-Up!
Prism Boutique and Family Store in Long Beach are hosting a vintage pop up with some amazing one-of-a-kind finds from local vendors Shop Future Vintage, Fair Season, Weepah, Miracle Eye and more! Once you're done shopping, get in line for a small single-needle tattoo by Ryan Cameron of Still Life Tattoo or hydrate with an alcoholic beverage.
Deets: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.;
Prism Boutique; Free; More info
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Saturday Sound Bath ~ Recalibrate + Elevate
Saturday, Moore Dancing invites you to shed all that no longer serves you and manifest your best life. Re-calibrate your system via a sound bath, an acoustic sound healing journey that relaxes your body, clears your subconscious and activates your body's natural healing systems. For the skeptics, sound healing is effective in a multitude of ways depending on the sound vibrations. Some benefits include a decrease in depression, relief of insomnia, anxiety and stress, and heightened clarity. Remember, this is a lying down experience so please bring blankets/pillows to ensure you're comfortable.
Deets: 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.;
Moore Dancing; $20 Advanced; $25 At The Door; More info
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Too Much Sauce: ATL Rap Party
Shake it like a salt shaker this Saturday as The Regent in DTLA brings you Hotlanta vibes drippin' in sauce. Fat Tony and Stevie Be will hook it up all night long with songs by Migos, Gucci Mane, Ying Yang Twins, Yung Jeezy, T.I., and more. Note: admission is free with RSVP before 10 p.m., but let's be real ... no one cool shows up before midnight.
Deets: 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.;
Regent Theater DTLA; $5 Advanced; $7 At The Door; More info
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Selfish: A Sunday Self Care Daytime Dance Party
Selfish: A Sunday Self Care Daytime Dance Party is a multi-room choose your own adventure event with a puff puff pass dance party, tarot card readings, massages and more. The dance room opens up at 12:30 p.m. with Free Your Inner Freak: A Group Stretching Experiment led by Sarrah Harris, and then breaks into a non-stop feel good dance party. Before you start tripping on image, don't! Pussy Power House events are a safe space to let loose and express your best self. It's all about taking care your mind and body boos!
Deets: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.;
Think Tank Art Gallery; $15 Early Bird; $20 Day Before; $25 At The Door; More info
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Drag Queen Story Hour with Lil’ Miss Hot Mess
This weekend, the former Santa Monica Museum of Art reopens to the public in the Arts District as the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. So, clear your calendar and join Lil’ Miss Hot Mess this Sunday as she reads a selection of her favorite children's storybooks on the inaugural weekend. After the reading, hang back for everyone's favorite snack, cookies and milk. Since you’re already here, why not check out the newest exhibit Martín Ramírez: His Life in Pictures, Another Interpretation or the mural Now I’m Going to Tell You Everything by Sarah Cain.
Deets: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.;
Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles; Free; More info
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Image courtesy of ICA LA
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