Truly Discounted

Truly Vegan

5907 Hollywood Blvd.

Are you a vegan on a budget? Have you been wanting to try soy chicken or rice-free sushi? If so, Truly owner Nida is offering a 15% discount to FWJ readers for all orders over $20. Take advantage of this now and be sure to bring in a print out of this article for confirmation.

Dine in only.

Cheap Laserium Tickets

Remember the sweet laser show I posted for $12 in July, featuring The Beatles/Led Zeppelin/Pink Floyd? Well, thanks to Groupon, you can now purchase tix for only $5!

You only have eight hours left to buy them, so don't put too much thought into this one :D

Coupon expires Nov. 27, 2009.

I Love You, You Love Barney's

Thurs. Aug. 13th + Fri. Aug. 14th, 8am-9pm

Sat. Aug. 15th, 9am-7pm

Sun. Aug. 16th, 10am-7pm

(thru Sun. Aug. 23rd)

Barney's Warehouse Sale

The LA Convention Center, South Hall

1201 S. Figueroa St.

Downtown

Normally the only Barney this recession-friendly blogger would reference is a large purple dinosaur; however beginning this weekend, the NY-based department store will be slashing its prices 50%-75%. Yes, we can probably only afford a nice pair of socks, but gosh darn it, they will be the most comfortable pair we own!

Jaydi's Weekend Jems

Fri. Aug. 7th

2-3pm, FREE Peet's Coffee

It's time for another Freddo...this time a coffee one!  What better way to get energized for the remainder of your work week?

5:30pm, Wax Unveiling

Madame Tussaud's

6933 Hollywood Blvd.

FREE

Quentin Tarantino attends the unveiling of his own wax figure.  You are invited to watch, but try not to melt.

Sat. Aug. 8th

10am-4pm, Designer Tag Sale

2500 Grandview Ave.

Venice

$10 admission fee (cash only)

With prices as low as $5, this huge high end interior designer yard sale is certainly worth checking out (especially for me now that I've moved).  Gift bags for the first 30 attendees.  I know I'll be one of them!

12-8pm, Korean BBQ Festival

(cook off to start at 5pm)

3223 6th St.

For $10-$15 a plate, you can sample all food from the competition, which is set to feature ten local Korean restaurants.

2-7pm, Fred Segal Makeover Party

8118 Melrose Ave.

West Hollywood

RSVP to rsvp@caromarketing.com and reserve an appointment for a courtesy makeover (to be followed by styling tips, a fashion shoot, cocktails, and in store discounts).  Thx to Caroline on Crack for the find.  Maybe I'll see you there.

3-5pm, Gourmet Ding Dong Tasting

Essential Chocolate Desserts

10868 Washington Blvd.

Culver City

$10

Not into Korean food?  No worries.  Another tasting event today - this one on the sweeter side. For a minimal fee, you can feast on up to 10 gourmet ding dongs.  Flavors range from white chocolate raspberry & banana peanut butter to espresso & carrot cake.  Call 310.287.0699 to reserve a spot.

9:15pm, Syesha Mercado Performance

City Walk

If you aren't too full from the BBQ and ding dong death wish, or all shopped out at the interior design yard sale and Fred Segal, check out this former American Idol.  I know I'll be wiped from today, but if anyone's voice can pick me up, it's hers!

WeHeart WeHo

West Hollywood shops and eateries have combined powers to save the planet.  Well, technically to save our wallets, but in this economy...what's the difference?

My favorite deals are listed below:

Entertainment

- FREE admission to the Comedy Store

Shopping

- Up to 75% off Le Bra

- 50% off Just Cavalli

- 60% off Catherine Malandrino

Dining

- 2 courses for $22 at Taste

- 2 courses for $25 at Lucques

- 15% off Le Pain Quotidien

- 4 courses for $35 at Katana

- 2 courses for $20 at Comme Ca

For a complete list of discounts, click here.

Save on Sushi

Purchase a Groupon today for only $15, and receive $35 to Itacho (7311 Beverly Blvd), a yummy mid-city sushi bar.

A Half-Priced Geisha

50% off Geisha House (6633 Hollywood Blvd.) tomorrow night!  Make reservations now.

323.460.6300.

Jaydi's Weekend Jems

Fri. July 10th

2-3pm, Stop by and grab a FREE Tea Freddo from Peet's Coffee.

6:30-10pm, Dance Downtown - West Coast Swing

135 N. Grand Ave.

Los Angeles

Sat. July 11th

***12-5pm, Swap-O-Rama-Rama

California Market Center

110 E. 9th St.

$5-$10

This could be incredible or completely disgusting.  Show up and decide for yourself, as this will be my first swap-o-rama.  The concept: exchange your unwanted clothes for as many FREE clothes as you can carry out to your car.

The Renegade Craft Fair will be in the same building at the same time, where over 200 artists will be selling handmade clothes and accessories.

Click here for details.

Also, on your way to the event, why not grab a FREE slurpee at 7-Eleven in honor of 7/11's National Slurpee Day?

Fri. July 10th - Sat. July 11th

Old Pasadena Film Festival

The largest FREE outdoor film festival in Southern California will be screening movies every Friday and Saturday through July 25th.  This weekend, enjoy Notting Hill, The King and I, Daddy Long-Legs, and Footloose.

Special treats include a live orchestra performing the Daddy Long-Legs' soundtrack, and Alfred Newman's kids discussing their father's prolific scoring career.

For the full list of screenings, click here.

Sun. July 12th

Ketchup

8590 Sunset Blvd.

West Hollywood

Every Sunday this season, take 50% your bill by mentioning the "Sunset Strip Summer" promotion.

Good Things Come in Pairs

Once again, feast at Tanzore (50 N. La Cienega Blvd. in Beverly Hills) at 50% off tonight through "Screw the Recession" (call for reservations).  I went to the last one.  You will not be disappointed.

Taste the Discount

Tues. June 9th and Thurs. June 11th

Taste

8454 Melrose Ave.

West Hollywood

Taste restaurant loves the Lakers, and they love you, too.  That is why they are offering 25% off togo orders on remaining game nights this week!   Simply mention, "Go Lakers," when placing your order, and the discount will apply. 

Overnight Deal

Thx to The Unemployed Workaholic, you can now enjoy 25% off your own business cards at Overnight Prints.  Offer ends tomorrow at 9pm.

Farragut North, Farragut Noth (For the Ladies)

Anyone else dying to see Farragut North (a show starring Chris Pine and Chris Noth)?  While the June 16-July 26 performances are typically at least $40, Broke Girls Guide has discovered a special deal via The Geffen's Girls' Night Out series.  

On July 2nd, score a $30 package deal that includes the actual ticket, followed by an after party at the Luxe hotel on Sunset, featuring drinks and makeup by Two Faced Cosmetics.

Click here to purchase tickets (I don't have to warn you how quickly these will go), and be sure to enter FNBGG30 at checkout.  The show time is 7:30pm, but arrive one hour early to pick up your wristband.

This Weekend: Dark Fruit and Dancing

Fri. May 29th

6:30-10pm

Dance Downtown

Music Center Plaza

135 N. Grand Ave.

Downtown

Join Jaydi as she learns the Texas 2-step and line

 dancing.  Be prepared to partner up with friends (or cute strangers?).

Sat. May 30th

2-7pm

FEM Pop Up Store

9011 Melrose Ave.

West Hollywood

FREE (starting at 4pm)

Fashion Elements presents up to 60% off designer jewelry, clothing, and accessories.  RSVP here.

5-7pm

Dark Night of the Soul

8071 Beverly Blvd.

FREE

Don't want to see Sam Raimi's new horror film this weekend?  Fine.  Get scared another way by attending the opening of David Lynch's new exhibit, where you can view photographs inspired by Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse music.

Curious what songs will be haunting you as you peruse the gallery?  Click here for the soundtrack.

Thx to For Your Art for the heads up!

6-10pm

An Evening with Acai

Fresh at The Grove

189 The Grove Dr.

21+

Enjoy FREE hand treatments and cocktails as this store promotes products infused with the Brazilian super fruit. 

Thx to LA Decostified for the find!

Sun. May 31st

4-7pm

Gourmet 5 Year Old Party

Renaissance Hollywood Hotel

1755 N. Highland Ave.

Hollywood

$40

Sample LA's best comfort food as the city's best restaurants and caterers appeal to your "childhood sensibilities and gourmet palate" by cooking up dishes like lobster mac 'n cheese and pumpkin ravioli.  A little pricey, but if that isn't stopping you, get your tickets here.

4-10pm

Ford's Filling Station

9531 Culver Blvd.

Culver City

$18

Experience the first of what is to be a weekly prix-fixe BBQ menu.  Choose from two meats (such as pulled pork and brisket) and two sides (like succotash and corn).  Select beers are $3.

Howl at Another Coupon

Another Howl at the Moon coupon, courtesy of FWJ reader Ben.  This one: 3 for 1 drinks and 1/2 off admission before 9pm.  Tonight only!

Holly-would You Dine at Shin?

1600 N. Wilcox Ave.

Hollywood

According to Daily Candy, the restaurant Shin is offering 25% off your bill if you dine there at night anytime from now until Feb. 2nd.

Don't forget to print the website from Daily Candy to ensure that your offer is valid!

O-Thank You, O-bama

Tues. Jan. 20th brings us a new President, along with some new deals: 

Dunkin' Donuts - 89 cent "stars and stripes" doughnuts

Krispy Kreme - a FREE doughnut of choice at participating locations

Rubios - $1.25 fish tacos after 2:30pm

Old Factory, New Discount

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Old Spaghetti Factory is offering 40% off for the entire month of January on Monday and Tuesday nights at all 37 locations.  5pm-closing.

A Sale for Your Stomach

Thanks to Caroline on Crack for digging up this special offer from restaurant.com.  By typing in a designated code, you can actually purchase $25 gift certificates to various eateries for only $5!

For American Express Cardmembers

Book your reservation from Jan. 1-10th. Everyone else (including moi):

I absolutely cannot wait for dineLA's "Restaurant Week." For two whole weeks (Jan. 25-Feb. 6), you can now eat 3 course meals at LA's most amazing (participating) restaurants at very affordable prices. Lunch will be anywhere from $16-28 and dinner will be $26-44, depending upon the normal price range of the restaurant. Either way, you will be leaving with a very good deal and a very full stomach.

Menus I am most looking forward to (excluding seafood restaurants because I think eating stuff below the ocean is icky):
- Angeli Cafe
- Beachcomber Cafae

- BLT Steak
- Cafe Pinot
- Catch Restaurant & Sushi Bar

- El Pollo Inka Peruvian Restaurant

- Grace
- Gus' BBQ

- Katsuya

- Nick & Stef's Steakhouse

- Noe Restaurant & Bar

- O Bar & Kitchen

- Royal/T Cafe

- The Happy Ending Bar & Restaurant

- The Restaurant at The Standard Downtown LA

- The Terrace Restaurant at The Langham Hotel

- Twist

- Upstairs 2

- Whist

- Zucca Ristorante

Ladies, book your reservations beginning Jan. 11th if you do not currently own an Amex. Gentleman, now is the time to pick up the ladies (and an Amex?), so you can take them to the above destinations!

For a fall list of participating restaurants, click here.

American Appare(l)NTLY Cheap

Sun. Dec. 14th, 9am-6pm
Downtown

If you are not planning on going to this one (and even if you are), American Apparel's downtown warehouse sale is a stupendous way to spend your Sunday. Or rather...spend your $$ on a Sunday. According to Angelinic, the employee parking lot will transform into a "bargain hunter's dream" with some prices as low as $1.

Check it out today!