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L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Culinary Cookout
Nov. 6. Neil Patrick Harris joins Suzanne Goin (Lucques, AOC, Tavern), Caroline Styne and David Lentz (The Hungary Cat) to host the culinary cookout that features fantastic fare from award-winning chefs, cocktails from top mixologists, children’s activities and more. A great event and a great cause, just a fun new place to be while taking a sightseeing tour of LA. All proceeds will benefit ALSF.
Noon-4 p.m. Culver Studios, Culver City, 9336 W. Washington Blvd. www.AlexsLemonade.org
Wine and Jazz
Enjoy wine Tuesday evenings each week and free jazz, a very fun and unique environment that’s home to many interesting people. Great place to be while on a sightseeing tour of LA. All concert performances are free and will be held in the Central Courtyard. Wine tasting costs $10 and benefits Project Angel Food.
June 7 – August 30
hollywood & highland center
6801 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, CA 90028
City of Angels Wine Fest
Set your sights east, downtown, that is, to the second annual City of Angels Wine Fest to toast those who gave their lives serving our country. You’ll be able to make multiple tributes, since reps from 24 California wineries will be pouring, including San Antonio, Alma Rosa, Wilson Creek, Hunt Cellars, Pali Wine Co., Flora Springs, Tolosa and Claiborne & Churchill. A great place to be while you tour LA, filled with a fun traditional atmosphere. Pair your wine choices with foodstuffs from Nick+Stef’s Steakhouse, Kendall’s Brasserie, Café Pinot, Tina Tacos and Zucca Ristorante. while listening to the tunes of the Family Crest and Jimmy Gnecco (from the rock band Ours). Since the Rotary Club plays host, proceeds will benefit Volunteers of America, a program that helps homeless individuals transition to the workplace. Drink up. A living vet may benefit.
Mon., May 30, 1:00pm-6:00pm
Music Center Plaza
Price: $25 (food only), $70 (food and wine), $150 (VIP)
“Magnum” Culinary Pop-Up Series at Royal/T
On April 17-19, dynamic duo David Haskell and Chef Joseph Mahon pop up at Royal/T in Culver City for three nights of innovative cuisine and innovative drink pairings. Diners have a choice of a five ($62), seven ($80), or ten-course menu ($118) with optional wine pairings ($45-92). The event pairs Mahon’s French cuisine with Haskell’s sake, Asian beer, and French and Italian wine selections (with a special menu on Tuesday, April 19 in celebration of Haskell’s 35th birthday). Courses will include: Fennel Royale with Sea Urchin, Apple Cloud, and Nori Powder; Braised Baby Octopus with Leek Risotto, Pine Nuts, and Pancetta Vinaigrette; Miso-Cured Hangar Steak with Creamed Spinach, Shitake Mushroom Tempura, Sesame Seeds, and Ponzu Sauce; Yuzu Crème Brûlée with Poached Apricots. This is a great place to try something new while you make your Los Angeles tour plans. Small plates and sake pairings by Mahon and Haskell will also be available at Royal/T’s bar throughout the three-night series.
Royal/T and Magnum are also working in collaboration with the Japan Sake Brewers Association to donate 5% of dinner proceeds and 100% of silent auction (featuring vintage wines, cooking classes and a private dinner by Chef Mahon) proceeds to benefit the devastated sake industry (more than 200 sake breweries were affected by the earthquake and at least 10 were completely wiped out). They have set up a fund where all of the money will go directly into rehabilitation and restoration of all of the affected breweries.
Reservations for the event need to be made by calling the Magnum reservation line at 323.798.4648 or by emailing magnumdh@gmail.com.
Royal/T, 8910 Washington Blvd., Culver City.
DUDAMEL CONDUCTS TCHAIKOVSKY
Through March 13. Tchaikovsky held Shakespeare in the highest esteem. He even tried learning English so he could read the Bard in the original. As the result of his passion, Tchaikovsky composed three single-movement orchestral fantasies or overtures inspired by Shakespeare plays – Hamlet, The Tempest and Romeo and Juliet. At these performances each of these works are preceded by selections from the plays, with Orlando Bloom as Romeo, Anika Noni Rose as Juliet, Malcolm McDowell as Prospero, and Matthew Rhys as Hamlet. This great cast of celebrities, is a great addition to the performance. Celebs such as these are possibilities for star tours in Hollywood. This’ll allow you to get up close and personal with certain stars. Kate Burton serves as director, as well as host for the LA Phil LIVE broadcast on March 13, will be simulcast to movie theatres across the U.S. and Canada.
Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 323.850.2000
Helicopter Charter / Exotic Animal Encounter & Safari Lunch: in LA!
Get ready for the animal adventure of a lifetime with a visit to the Wildlife Waystation in Tujunga, a remote, rugged and mountainous area of the Los Angeles National Forest, just north of the city.
Founded in 1976 by internationally renowned wildlife rescue expert Martine Colette, the Wildlife Waystation is a non-profit safe haven for both native and exotic wildlife and its mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, relocate and provide sanctuary for animals from every area corner of the world.
This incredible tour features a breathtaking helicopter flight directly to the Waystation and offers the exclusive opportunity to experience this unique wildlife sanctuary as the private guest of Ms. Colette. This is one of our exclusive Los Angeles tours that is not offered anywhere else, and something we are proud to showcase in our menu of private Los Angeles Helicopter Tours.
The Safari lunch experience always promises to be a simply unforgettable experience! You’ll enjoy an elegant, gourmet meal surrounded by the magical sights and sounds of the many animals that call this sanctuary home: African lions, bears, tigers, wolves, chimpanzees, and many more. A magical Safari adventure awaits you! A significant portion of the cost goes directly to the Waystation as a donation.
Contact us for pricing and schedule.
Length of Tour: Varies – approximately 5 -6 hours
Laugh Factory Hosts 31st Annual, Free Thanksgiving Day Feast
The Laugh Factory will host its 31st annual Thanksgiving Feast, free of charge – welcoming the underprivileged, the homeless and anyone alone for the holiday – for free food, fun and comedy.
Top comedians will greet and help serve guests, as well as perform live shows following each of four meals served throughout the day.
Also on hand to welcome guests and join in the festivities will be owner Jamie Masada, who commented, “Spending the holidays alone is no laughing matter. We welcome anyone to take a seat at our table and celebrate with our family of comedians and friends.” On our private Hollywood tours, I am always telling our clients about The Laugh Factory and Jamie’s “Coming to America” story coupled with his endless generosity.
WHAT: Laugh Factory hosts 31st annual, free Thanksgiving Feast with top comedians serving & entertaining.
WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 25 @ 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. A live comedy show will follow each meal service.
Since its inception, the Laugh Factory has fed over 150,000 people through its annual Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Using the power of laughter to turn loneliness to joy, the club is transformed into a holiday wonderland where people from all walks of life are welcome to come and enjoy turkey, stuffing and all the trimmings. Past celebrity guests have included Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx, Jamie Kennedy, Dave Chappelle, Bob Saget, Tom Arnold and the late Richard Pryor, among many others.
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- Laugh Factory, 8001 W. Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood (Between Laurel Canyon & Fairfax)
Harvest Beer Fest LA / 11-20-10
Cost: $30.00Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-8200
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The First Annual Harvest Beer Fest, sponsored in part by Spaceland Productions, along with Anderson Valley Brewing Co., El Prado & Malo Restaurant, will be held at the Echoplex & Echo bringing together the best in LA-based food trucks, entertainment and over 50 West Coast and national brews. Local favorite bands such as Vaud & the Villains, Shannon & the Clams, Blasting Company, and Last Round Down will provide live entertainment throughout the day, and ticket sale proceeds will benefit 826LA. check out harvestbeerfest.com
Cupcake Camp LA 11-20-10
When:Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 464-0808
On Saturday, November 20th, Cupcake Camp L.A. will give local cupcake lovers a chance to sample creations from the region’s best commercial and amateur bakers, several of whom are planning to debut unique holiday-themed and wedding cupcakes.
General admission tickets are $15 and kids five and under are $5. Tickets may be purchased in-advance at: http://cupcakecampla.eventbrite.com/
Proceeds from Cupcake Camp L.A. will benefit nonprofit organizations including Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue (a nationally-recognized rescue that prevents equine abuse and saves retired racehorses from slaughter), InvisiblePeople (which empowers homeless people to tell their stories and connect with support services via online social media) and American Tortoise Rescue (which provides sanctuary and advocates to protect turtles and tortoises all over the world).
Produced by Los Angeles-based http://BakeSpace.com, the family-oriented event will feature a special kids cupcake decorating section and even a college football viewing lounge next door (with special drink rates for Cupcake Camp attendees).
On our private Los Angeles tours we always have the local scoop for our visitors! For more information, please visit the official Cupcake Camp L.A. website at http://cupcakecampla.eventbrite.com/ and connect on Twitter @CupcakeCampLA (hashtag #CupcakeCampLA) and Facebook.
Cookies & Beer Fundraiser
- Cost: $5.00 – $40.00
- Where:
- Blue Dog Beer Tavern
- 4524 Saugus AveSherman Oaks, CA 91403
- (818) 990-2583
What/Why:
Please join us for our 2nd annual Toy Drive Fundraiser at Blue Dog Beer Tavern in Sherman Oaks!