Unique LA Summer Show
Unique LA is the largest independent design show in the country, offering crafts, art prints, home decor, clothing and more from 150 local designers and artists. Admission includes unlimited re-entry for both days of the event, free cocktails and drinks from JOIA All Natural Sodas, Honest Tea and GT’s Kombucha, access to various giveaways, free photo booth portraits, and more. $10 at the door, cash only; Saturday & Sunday, 11 am-6 pm; Barker Hanger, Santa Monica
Summer Suit-Up Party
Moods of Norway and Dapper Day are coming together for a party for you to try on their newest cocktail attire and have complimentary shoe shines. Plus, enjoy cocktails, DJ Niko, 50% off selected styles, and gifts for the first 100 customers in store! Saturday, 4 – 7 pm; 7964 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, 90046; 323.653.3800; RSVP to: mk@johnallans.com
Long Beach Grand Cru Public Tasting
Enjoy an evening of wine (over 1200 wines competing), food and live music on Long Beach’s shoreline. After judging, competition wines are served together with food from over 20 local restaurants/specialty food stores, with live music and silent and live auctions. $225; Saturday, 6-9 pm; Rainbow Lagoon Park, Shoreline Village Drive and Linden Ave., Long Beach, 213.640.3894
Crabfest IX
The Hungry Cat in Hollywood celebrates the annual crab fete with a menu of Chesapeake Bay blue crab and all the fixings. Menu items include crab cakes, crab soup, soft-shell crab sandwich, steamed Maryland crabs and more. As a Maryland native, Chef David Lentz throws in Baltimore Pit Beef sandwichs, along with an à la carte menu of barbecued pork ribs, signature Lobster Roll and award-winning Pug Burger. The full raw bar and thirsty cat cocktails will be available. $75 (must buy a ticket); Sunday, Noon-8 pm; 1535 N. Vine St., 323.462.2155
LA Lifts Up Half The Sky
Half The Sky Movement Ambassador Joy Bitonio (M2Fit) and celebrity trainer Tanja Djelevic present an “LA style” triathlon fitness event that includes a a spin class at aura (my personal fav spin spot), 10K run led by Tanja Djelevic and a hot yoga class at MOKSHA. 100% of proceeds raised go to Somaly Mam, a HTSM featured partner. Those who donate $50 or more will automatically be entered in our giveaway raffle for a chance to win prizes that include a full Lorna Jane outfit ($150 value), spin classes ($54 value per gift card) at aura and 7:30 am-noon.
Rock Star Moments at Sunset Marquis
Dave Stewart has photographed some of the elite in the rock game, including Mick Jagger and Björk. Head to Sunset Marquis this weekend and you’ll see plenty of rock stars in his new exhibit, Jumpin’ Jack Flash & The Suicide Blonde. Opens July 13, Morrison Hotel Gallery at Sunset Marquis, 1200 Alta Loma Rd., West Hollywood; 310.881.6025
Silver Lake Art, Craft & Vintage Flea Market
Silver Lake’s bazaar has crafts, collectibles, designer pet wear, tarot readings and everything in between. Come for the deals! July 13, 10 am-4 pm; 511 Micheltorena
First-Ever National Gay Blood Drive in LA
Since 1977, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has denied gay and bisexual men from donating blood. This Friday is the first‐ever nationwide blood drive to put pressure on the FDA to life their ban. Ryan James Yezak is capturing this on his feature‐length documentary about sexual, Second Class Citizens. The drive will take place nationally from 5 pm PST. As each donor tries to donate and rejected, their test result will be and delivered to the FDA. On‐site mobile HIV testing will be provided at each location for participants to confirm their statuses before attempting to donate to Kaiser Permanente Blood Donation Center, 4700 W. Sunset Blvd., CA 90027; Mobile Unit Address: 4695 W. Sunset Blvd., CA 90027
Beerfest for Beergeeks
Get bottomless pours of rare sour, barrel-aged, and limited-batch beers from 18 award-winning microbreweries. Get the complete tap list here and here. $60 here, $70 door; Sunday 1 pm & 5 pm; Stout Burgers and Beers, 11262 Ventura Blvd., Studio City; 323.788.9450
“Go Natural” Fair
Practicing psychics and healers from the LA / San Diego area will be present. Enjoy palm readings; Feng Shui; kyoko: intuitive color reading with Aura-Soma & Oracle card; mamiko: animal communication healer; Mayumi (Organizer): Reiki +IH Kinesiology + Aroma; plus more. $5-20; Sunday, 10 am-5 pm; Komyo Wellness Center, Inc., 417 Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Twentywonder
Enjoy this adult circus featuring roller-derby babes, masked Mexican wrestling, and stand-up comedy. Knock 15% off your ticket by plugging in the code “GRB15” at checkout. $40-150 here; Saturday, 6 pm; The Doll Factory, 1910 W. Temple St., Westlake
Elf
Eat|See|Hear, presents “Christmas in July” featuring “Elf,”. There will be a Christmas tree, holiday decorations, and a tropical Santa Claus. You (and your dogs) are encouraged to dress in holiday attire and to bring canned goods, used blankets/ towels to donate to Best Friends Animal Society Los Angeles. Plus, Coolhaus will feature an exclusive Eat|See|Hear custom flavor combo along with Brasil Kiss Mobile Coffee Bar and other food trucks. All dogs will receive free dog biscuits at the door and dog food samples, courtesy of Natural Balance. Tickets: $10/advance, $12/door, $8/kids under 12, 5 and under are free, $20/popchips Fashionably Late tickets (premium, reserved seats available online in advance only, not at the door); Saturday, 5:30 pm (doors), 7 pm (live band), 8:30 pm (movie); Paul Revere Middle School, 1450 Allenford Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Grease Sing-A-Long
The 1978 musical Grease return to the Hollywood Bowl. Get your pipes ready because you get the chance to publicly belt out the soundtrack. Plus, many goers dress for the occasion. There will be subtitled songs for group-karaoke and the sing-a-long is hosted by Didi Conn (Frenchy). Pre-show begins at 7:30 and includes a performance by Sha Na Na (Johnny Casino). $10-77; Saturday, 7:30, Movie at 8:30 pm; Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
School of Style
Stylist and FIDM instructor Luke Storey and alumna Lauren Messiah will teach you the secrets of networking, how to build a portfolio, the art of prepping and wrapping a style job. You’ll get a comprehensive workbook, sample forms and a guide of must-know details on the industry. Celebrity stylist Sophia Banks-Coloma (formerly of Whitley Kros and who’s styled Amber Heard & Sharon Stone) and Reyal Fashionblogger/stylist Reinaldo Irizarry will be on hand for you to get expert tips from. $575, but RackedLA is giving a 15% discount with the code RACKEDSOS; Saturday & Sunday; 550 S Flower St., Los Angeles, CA 90071
Roga at the Pier
Roga is the combo of running and yoga, of course. Happening every Saturday, the two-part session starts with a brisk two or five-mile run around the beach and pier. Yoga class, for all levels, starts at 9 am at the west end of the pier in front of Mariasol. GOOD LA will be there for the first class of the free summer series, which runs until August 31st. Do your daily good and donate your used shoes and workout equipment at the non profit’s booth by the pier’s sign between 7:30- 10:30 am. Plus, Honest Tea will be handing out free tea to participants. Sign up for Saturday’s class here, and visit SaMo Pier’s Facebook page here for info on future classes. Free; Saturday, 80-10 am; Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
The Chocolate and Art Show
Check out some of Los Angeles’ up-and-coming artists, photographers and creators. There will be live body painting, live music, face-painting, free nail art/henna tattoos, live portraits and free chocolate! Tickets here; Friday & Saturday, 7 pm-2 am; KGB Studios, 1640 N Spring Street, Los Angeles 90012
CBFreeLA Presents: Blackout “The Prototype”
Enjoy a night of music, fashion, art, dance, comedy, and poetry. Sound & Live Music Provided by Dj Vicious Lee. Free, cash only for purchases; Friday, 6 pm-12:30 am; RSVP: CBFreeLA@gmail.com; 9320 W Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; 310.247.2266
What Goes Around Comes Around
Score up to 50% off the store’s namesake collection, 10% off vintage Chanel and 20% off vintage items. Now through July 31; Monday-Saturday, 11 am—7 pm, Sunday 12—7 pm; Ends Wednesday, 31 July; 159 S La Brea Ave.; 323.933.0250
Bastille Day Weekend
Enjoy a Provençal three-course prix-fixe brunch ($28/person+) alongside Bastille Day cocktails and glasses of Rosé Wine ($9 each) from 11 am – 3 pm. Highlights include: Truffle Mushroom Croquette; Lobster Bisque; Crab Cake Eggs Benedict; South of France Poached Eggs with Salmon; and Grilled Thyme Chicken Paillard. In the evening, “La Fête Nationale” revelers can enjoy a special summer Aperitivo menu featuring $9 happy hour cocktails and wines as well as $7 small plates from 5 – 7 pm. DJ Julian Nolan, will also be spinning Downtempo, Chill Out, Soulful House, and Nu Jazz-inspired beats from his hometown of Saint Tropez. July 13-14; 8490 Melrose Pl., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.360.9100
Coco Laurent
Coco Laurent is also celebrating Bastille Day! Get 25% off all French Wines by the glass and the bottle all day and evening. Special menu offerings include: Pâté de Champagne (Apricot Jam, Whole Grain Mustard, Cornichon, House Made Crackers); Escargot; Pan Seared Ahi Tuna Loin; Braised Pork Belly, Baby Fennel, Seared Watermelon Radish, Sauce Soubise; Oven Roasted Pheasant Breast; Charred Tomato Risotto, Tarragon, Pea Tendril Salad, Truffle; Clafoutis with Cherries, Sliced Almonds, Chocolate Ice Cream; and Crepe Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream, Mint.Sunday, July 14, 10 am-10 pm; 707 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017; 213.623.0008
Bastille Day at Bouchon Bistro
Celebrate France’s freedom with food, face painting, and a screening of Francophile film favorite Moulin Rouge. The three-course, family-style menu items including mesclun salad and pâté, grilled meat and fresh veggies, and an assortment of Bouchon Bakery desserts. Sunday, 11 am-9 pm; 235 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills; 310.271.9910
Comme Ca
They are celebrating Bastille Day with specials like potted pork rillette and coq au vin, along with $7.14 cocktails. Sunday; 8479 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Kendall’s Brasserie and Bar
Celebrate Bastille Day in true French fashion with a three-course menu by Chef Jean Pierre Bosc. The menu includes Eggplant Terrine; Salad Frisee Lyonnaise; Bouillabaisse Marsellaise (monkfish, sea scallop, mussels, calamari, shrimp, clams, Provencal broth, rouille, & croutons); Colorado Lamb Sirloin; Strawberry “Chaud-Froid”; and Peach Melba. $55; July 14, 3:30 – 9 pm; 135 North Grand St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213.972.7322
