week of 4/12-4/19

Events
4/12- 500 pianos around the world avail. For the public to play-http://www.streetpianos.com/

4/12-Beer and cheese tasting-$15 gets you three Deschutes beers paired with three of their best cheeses. The event runs from 6-9pm and you can make reservations by calling 323-653-6359-AOC / 8022 W. 3rd St, Los Angeles / 323.653.6359

4/14-Kite Festival-http://otis.edu/calendar/2093-Kite-Festival-at-Santa-Monica-beach.html

4/16-4/22- Spa week-http://www.SpaWeek.com/

4/19-13th Annual Food, Wine and Micro-Brew Festival-
http://valleycultural.org/


Happy Hours/Food Deals
Sat-Sun-7am-3pm-$10 bottomless mimosas/bloody marys-Kitchen24 Hollywood / 1608 N. Cahuenga, Hollywood

Daily- 5-7pm and everything on the happy hour is just$5.Your choice of 3 full plates - the Rascal burger, Chicken Dijon sammie, or the Portobello Mushroom burger-Rascal. 801 S La Brea

Mon.-Fri.-4-7pm-$5 cocktails & $5 plates-Hugo's West Hollywood / 8401 Santa Monica Blvd, WeHo

Tues.-8pm-close- $30 open bar- Angels and Kings / 1708 N. las Palmas Ave., Hollywood


Events For a Cause
4/9-4/14-Food for fines at the public library-http://thisweekinbeverlyhills.com/2012/04/02/food-for-fines-week/

4/12- Benefits Homeless Shelter-8-11pm-House of Blues-$15 donation- http://www.socialdomain.com/info.php3?i=13772;id=38963

4/14-Spring Melt-Enjoy a
selection of gourmet bites and an open bar, while dancing the night away to
live DJs and participating in Food Forward's not-so-silent auction-https://springmelt.eventbrite.com/


Shopping/Sales
Rachel Pally Sample Sale-Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Also Apr. 20 & 21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Apr. 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.)-2301 E. Seventh St., b/t Santa Fe & Anderson Sts., ste. c100, Downtown

Heather Belle Sample Sale-Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m- 11730 San Vicente Blvd., at Gorham Ave., ste. 201, Brentwood. Cash and checks only.

Urban Outfitters Annual Sample Sale-4/13-4/15(12noon-5pm)- Space 15 Twenty (parking lot on Selma and Ivar) 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028. Cash/ CC.


Networking
4/18-6:30 to 10:00pm-Crustacean, Beverly Hills- 9646 Little Santa Monica Blvd.Beverly Hills, CA 90210-http://www.l7scene.com/eventDetail.asp?eventID=407

4/18-6-9pm-Network After Work-The Parlor (7250 Melrose Ave-http://losangeles.networkafterwork.com/los%20angeles/index.htm

4/20-Mix and Mingle-http://lawinetasting.com/mingling-soirees.html)

4/24-7-9pm-Whiskey Blue, 930 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024-
RSVPs are required-mediabistro.com


Other
Right now if you “LIKE” us on Facebook, we will send you 2 free admission tickets to The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire, April 7 through May 20 at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale. ($50 value) Email us where you would like us to send the tickets at: nena@thisweekinmalibu.com (While Supplies Last, only to Facebook friends)-http://www.renfair.com/socal/index.asp

Week of 3/29...

3/29-4/5
Events
Pasadena Restaurant Week-http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com/restaurants/

3/28- Live jazz-11648 San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049

3/30-First Fridays at Natural History Museum-http://www.amoeba.com/blog/2012/03/amoeba-music/first-fridays-at-la-s-natural-history-museum-3-30-with-matthew-dear-songodsuns-more-.html

3/31-Easter Egg Hunt-http://www.downtownla.com/0_01_eventDetail.asp?EventID=4513

3/31- Watson Adventures Naked Scavenger Hunt- watsonsadventures.com

3/31-4/1-Brewery Artwalk-http://www.socialdomain.com/info.php3?i=13772;id=38987

3/31-LA beerathon-http://www.socialdomain.com/info.php3?i=13772;id=38953

4/1- Thai New Year Festival-thainewyear.com

4/3-Metrowise Festival Kickoff-http://www.metrowize.com/festival-kickoff-series-los-angeles

Happy Hours/Food Deals
Daily- 10-4pm- bottomless mimosas for $15-Farmers Daughter, TART. 115 S Fairfax

Tuesdays-All you can drink for $30 8pm-close-Angels n Kings, 1708 N. las Palmas Ave. Hollywood

Weekdays-4-8pm-$5 grilled cheese (add on a Bud Light or PBR for $1!), $0.50 chicken wings, a $5 currywurst, or a $15 sausage sampler (3 sausage, 3 toppings), $2 off well drinks, wine and draft beer.
Bru Haus. 11831 Wilshire Blvd. (310) 473.2337. http://www.bruhauspub.com/

Mon.-Fri.-3-7pm-$2 beer/ $4 wine- Sai Sai Noodle Bar (In the Biltmore Hotel) / 501 S. Olive, Los Angeles

Events For a Cause
4/1-4/30-Malibu Shoe Drive-http://thisweekinmalibu.com/2012/03/shoe-drive/

Shopping/Sales
Sample Sale website, 365 Hangers Sale on Saturday, 3/31 (1pm-4pm). Save 60%-70% on women’s designer fashions by BCBG Maxazria, Aqua, Single, Miss Sixty, DKNY Jeans, Rebecca Taylor, ChettaB., MM Couture, Design History and more. Space 15 Twenty, 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles 90028.

Madison Los Angeles is having a Warehouse Sale now thru 3/31. Save 50%-60% off by Antik Batik, Twelfth St. By Cynthia Vincent, Tucker, Marni, Clover Canyon, Parker, Rag & Bone, ALC, Obakki, IRO and more. 23410 Civic Center Way, Malibu, 90265

Upcoming
4/7- National Pillow Fight Day-www.pillowfightday.com

Other
Hotel bars-http://la-confidential-magazine.com/dining/articles/las-most-exclusive-hotel-hot-spots

mini list

Events
3/23-3/25-LA film and Music Weekend-http://www.yelp.com/events/los-angeles-la-film-music-weekend

3/25-3/30-Pasadena Restaraunt Week-http://www.yelp.com/events/pasadena-pasadena-restaurant-week

3/25-The Pink Parlour Festival-Festival for creativity of women-http://www.yelp.com/events/arcadia-the-pink-parlour-festival-6

Happy Hours/Food Deals
50% off select plates, $3 sushi, and drink specials from 4-6 p.m. and 9-10 p.m. Monday - Friday and opening until 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday-Sushi Mon-562 W 3rd St-Los Angeles, CA 90049

$2 smoothies through 3/25- Jamba Juice-http://twitpic.com/8z0l8k

3/20-3/31- $5 skinny margaritas- Casa Vega, Sherman Oaks

3/23 and 3/24- All you can eat pancakes-http://www.facebook.com/events/322314107792373/

3/24-Free doughnuts-http://www.yelp.com/events/los-angeles-a-pop-up-24-hour-donut-shop-where-the-donuts-are-free

Sundays-All Night Happy Hour on Sundays-$4 Kirin, Sapporo, Hot Sake; $5 Roku Fusion, Sparkling Sake; $3-5 Appetizers-Sushi Roku, 8445 W. 3rd Street,Los Angeles, CA 90048

Events For a Cause
Events for Make a Wish Foundation-wishla.org

3/25-Walk for water-http://walkforwater2012.org/

Shopping/Sales
Madison Los Angeles thru 3/31. Save 50%-60% off- 23410 Civic Center Way, Malibu, 9026

Week of 3/16...

Tons of St. Pattys day ideas..I heart being Irish;)
Events
Every third Sunday of the month (this Saturday)-Wine tasting-Campanile / 625 S. La Brea, Los Angeles

3/16- Six Taste Food and Drink Tour-http://www.sixtaste.com/stpatricks/?utm_source=Six+Taste+E-Mail+List&utm_campaign=e4097aae44-Six_Taste_E_News_3_142_23_2012&utm_medium=email

10 St Patrick's Day Events-http://www.metrowize.com/st-patricks-day-events-los-angeles

More St Pattys ideas-http://m.la.eater.com/archives/2012/03/14/where_to_celebrate_st_patricks_day_2012.php?utm_source=Broke+Girl%27s+Guide+-+LA&utm_campaign=f78937b045-March_153_15_2012&utm_medium=email

And more..http://finerthingsla.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/st-paddys-day-2012/
Downtown St Patricks Celebrations-http://downtownla.com/newsletter/news-flash_2012-march-st-patricks.html

3/17-St Patricks Day Festivali-http://lalive.com/stpattys

3/17-St Patrick's Block Party-http://wherela.com/blog/2012/03/14/la-weekend-events-roundup-3-16-12/

3/17-Los Angeles St. Patrick's Day Festival-http://stpattysfest.com/index.html

3/17- St Patricks Day Pub Crawl-http://www.facebook.com/events/321442634557690

3/18-LA Marathon-http://wherela.com/blog/2012/03/14/la-weekend-events-roundup-3-16-12/

3/18-Vintage Market-https://acurrentaffairmarch2012-ebritela.eventbrite.com/?ref=ebritela&utm_source=Broke+Girl%27s+Guide+-+LA&utm_campaign=f78937b045-March_153_15_2012&utm_medium=email

Happy Hours/Food Deals
Saturdays and Sundays starting at 10am-Bottomless mimosas-Brick + Mortar- 2435 Main St., Santa Monica

Mondays-5-8:30-Half off-Coupa Cafe. 419 N Canon Dr.

Tues-Thurs, 5-8pm & Midnight - 1:30am, Friday 5-8pm-$4 Craft Beer, $4 Wine, $5 Cocktails+$3-$6 plates-Next Door Lounge / 1154 N. Highland Ave, Hollywood

Beverly Hills happy hours-http://lovehappyhour.com/FindYour/Cities/BeverlyHills.html

Every night-$3 drinks/bites after 5:30 in the bar area-Chaya Downtown. 525 S. Flower St.

Events For a Cause
Tasting Table will donate $1 to Whole Planet Foundation for every new member who joins by 3/31-http://www.tastingtable.com/lander/WholeFoods2012?utm_source=SP&utm_medium=WWD&utm_campaign=Copy%20of%20DM_Sale_SP_SPTT

Shopping/Sales
Through 3/31-Alexander Wang, Chloé, Stella McCartney, Marni, at 60 percent off, with an additional 20 percent off when you buy three or more items-23410 Civic Center Way, at Cross Creek Rd., Malibu

Other
Visit Ciel on your actual birthday and book a 60-minute spa service, present your ID and you can deduct your age from the price of the treatment.465 South La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.246.5560. www.cielatsls.com

Indoor trampoline park-http://www.skyzonesports.com/

Networking
3/21-Network After Work-http://losangeles.networkafterwork.com/los%20angeles/index.htm
3/22-Netparty-For Young Professionals-
Netparty.com

Upcoming
3/30-Spring Fling-Benefits the Cinderella Project-http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=280786d5c15ca38dcea1f3187&id=40671b6377&e=1413bf00d3

Hiking Review...Eagle Rock, Malibu

Hmm...My blog is acting up, I will have to add pics later:)

Highlights: Ocean view/Eagle Rock

Scenery: Ocean view if you hike the fire road/Meadow view if you take the Musch trail hike

Hike Time: 3.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate/Musch trail consists of a lot of uphill hiking
Rating: 5 Stars


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Summary: Eagle Rock was a hidden surprise to me. The review I read before heading it out only gave it 3 stars out of 5 so I didn’t have very high hopes, I just wanted to go on a new hike. I decided to take the Musch trail up because other reviewers gave it high reviews. Unfortunately, this was the part of the hike I was most unimpressed with. Though it did give me a good workout with lots of uphill hiking, the views were mediocre of rolling hills and meadows, I guess it was peaceful. The trail wasn’t marked twice so I just a lucky guess which path to take. Eagle Rock was amazing though, imagine a large rock jutting into the sky where you can climb and explore and sunbathe and enjoy the ocean view. On the way back I took the fire road, which I actually enjoyed better (and I do not like fire road hikes), the whole way back I just enjoyed the Malibu/Santa Monica oceanview.

Trailhead: From Topanga Canyon Boulevard, turn east on Entrada Road; that's to the left if you are coming from the San Fernando Valley. Follow Entrada Road by turning left at every opportunity until you arrive at Topanga State Park. The trailhead is at the end of the parking lot.

Mini List cont...

Events
3/1-3/15- Old Pasadena Happy Hour Week-http://www.oldpasadena.org/happyhourweek/

3/2- Free astronomy program-http://www.griffithobservatory.org/exhibits/all_space.html

3/3-Lunar Lantern Festival-https://www.facebook.com/events/127401407377271/

3/2-No ho Dine Out-5-8pm-http://www.nohofoodtruckfest.com/

3/3- Big Cap Food Truck Festival-http://www.santaanita.com/specialevent/2012/santa-anita-handicap-day-presented-san-manuel-indian-bingo-and-casino

3/3- Bank of America Museums On Us-http://museums.bankofamerica.com/?utm_source=Broke+Girl%27s+Guide+-+LA&utm_campaign=09beb0c89d-March_13_1_2012&utm_medium=email

3/8- Downtown Art walk-http://downtownartwalk.org/galleries/

Happy Hours/Food Deals
Through 3/4-Yelp Drinks LA-http://www.yelp.com/events/los-angeles-yelp-drinks-week-imbibe-for-up-to-50-off?utm_source=Broke+Girl%27s+Guide+-+LA&utm_campaign=09beb0c89d-March_13_1_2012&utm_medium=email

50 Santa Monica Happy Hours-http://bit.ly/4A831q

Events For a Cause
3/3-Walk- a- thon benefiting cancer-http://www.producersguild.org/events/event_details.asp?id=215895&utm_source=Broke+Girl%27s+Guide+-+LA&utm_campaign=09beb0c89d-March_13_1_2012&utm_medium=email

Other
24 hour Sprinkles cupcakes and ice cream-http://laist.com/2012/02/28/sprinkles_announces_24-hour-cupcake.php

Upcoming
3/31-LA beers benefits a bunch of charities-http://labeerathon.com/

Mini Leap Year Week Blog....

Events
Wednesdays-Free Planetarium shows-http://www.astro.ucla.edu/planetarium/

Fridays- Shark Lagoon night-http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/shark_lagoon_nights/

2/29-Disneyland will be open 24 hours starting at 6am-http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/one-more-disney-day/?CMP=SOC-DisMemFY12Q2TWDgsndOMDD0001

2/29-Rum Tasting-http://liquor.com/experiences/rum-tasting-descarga-la/

2/29- Celebrate leap year at the Santa Monica pier with special deals!-http://www.santamonicapier.org/

2/29-3/3-Deuce Week-tours to other automotive museums, private collections, and hot rod shops, a round table discussion and dinner with hot rodding’s biggest heroes, a silent auction, book signings, and a concert with legendary rock musicians. The event ends with the Deuce Day car show-http://thisweekinsocal.com/2012/02/deuce-week/

3/2-3/14-PaleyFest-http://www.paleycenter.org/paleyfest2012-lineup/

Happy Hours/Food Deals
Monday-Friday- 4pm - 8pm- menu of $5 appetizers, $5 beers, $5 wines, and $6 cocktails-Kate Mantilini / 9101 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills

Saturdays-10am-3pm-Cafe Entourage-Bottomless Mimosas, Sangria or Bloody Marys for $12- 1600 Vine St., Hollywood

2/29-your second glass of wine will cost only 29 cents- Vertical Wine Bistro, 70 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena

Shopping/sales
Hillary Rush Boutique-thru 3/1 50% off the entire store! J Brand, Jeffrey Campbell, Gucci, Dior, Tila March and more. 8222 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles 90035. Street parking.

Events For a Cause
2/28-3/1-Dinners from the heart-http://www.socialdomain.com/info.php3?i=13796;id=38662

Other
New high-tech personal training center for skiing and snowboarding-http://skytechsport.com/

Upcoming:
3/10-  Laguna Beach Uncorked! An International Wine & Food Fest-http://lagunabeachfoodies.tix.com/Schedule.asp?OrganizationNumber=3973

3/11-Woofstock-http://thisweekinsocal.com/2011/03/2011-woofstock-90210-2/

3/11-Beer Festival benefits Whole Planet Foundation-https://wholeplanetfoundation-efbevent.www.eventbrite.com/