Wild Coffee

Thurs. Nov. 12th

4-8pm, FREE 12 oz. Holiday Coffee Bean Drink

(at participating locations)

7pm, The Wild Bunch 40th Anniversary Event

Million Dollar Theater

307 S. Broadway

Los Angeles

$15

Stars attending include Billy Bob Thornton and Thomas Jane. Screening starts at 7:45. Click here to purchase tickets.

Say Yes to These Events

Wed. Oct. 21st

7pm, The Yes Men Fix the World

Hammer Museum

10899 Wilshire Blvd.

Westwood

FREE

A documentary that follows two activists infiltrating the world of big business - on a mission to save civilization from its worst excesses. Directors Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno will be on hand for a pre-show meet and greet and post-show audience Q&A.

Tickets are available at the Billy Wilder Theater Box Office one hour prior to start time. Limit one per person on a first come, first served basis. No RSVP necessary.

8pm, Mortified LA

King King Hollywood

6555 Hollywood Blvd.

$16

"Ripped from the pages of real life, Mortified stars everyday adults sharing their most embarrassing and real childhood letters, lyrics, journals, home movies and artwork... in front of total strangers. Equal parts comedy, theater, & therapy."

FWJ reader Alessandra will be performing! Click here to purchase tickets.

Jaydi's Weekend Jems

Thurs. Oct. 15th

Not into celeb sightings? Try vintage furniture.

7-10pm, tini Grand Opening

515 S. Fairfax Ave.

Los Angeles

Cocktails. Music. Shopping. RSVP to Jen@thisisnotikea.com.

Fri. Oct. 16th

4-7pm, Coffee Bean Giveaway

FREE 12 oz. Pumpkin Ice Blendeds or Pumpkin Lattes. One per person (or just hit up various locations and get five!).

7pm, Aimee Mann Concert

The Wiltern

3290 Wilshire Blvd.

Los Angeles

$22.50 and up

Click here to purchase tickets.

Sat. Oct. 17th

10am-5pm, Art Walk & Vintage Auto Show

Virginia Avenue Park

2601 Pico Blvd.

Santa Monica

FREE

Food. Art galleries. Oh, and you.

8pm, Horrible Movie Night

The Complex

6476 Santa Monica Blvd.

(doors open at 7:15pm)

Hollywood

$8

"HMN exhumes forgotten and unwatched cinematic disasters, and invites your biting barbs and witty rejoinders." Prizes awarded for best comments of the evening.

This month they plan to "poison your palate" with 2004's Suburban Sasquatch. RSVP now to horriblemovienight@pacbell.net.

Thx to FWJ reader Jerilyn for the suggestion!

Jesus Is Sarah

Wed. Oct. 14th

8pm, Jesus is Magic

The Ivy Substation

9070 Venice Blvd.

Culver City

$20

Sarah Silverman's film followed by a Q&A with the actress herself. Click here to purchase tickets (courtesy of the WTF Festival). It's last minute, but there are still seats available!

Jaydi's Weekend Jems

Sat. Oct. 3rd

7-9:30pm, Nelly Greenfield Salon's Open House

11731 Barrington Ct.

FREE

The latest fall fashions for hair, makeup, and jewelry. Complimentary food and beverages. Live entertainment.

Sun. Oct. 4th

10am-6pm, West Hollywood Book Fair

West Hollywood Park

647 N. San Vicente Blvd.

FREE

Artists, panels, book signings, and Cirque du Soleil's "Kooza." Featured artists to include Carol Channing and Amber Tamblyn.

8pm, Comedy Death-Ray

The Cinefamily

611 N. Fairfax

$14

Weird Al hosts an evening to include film Top Secret. Click here to purchase tickets now.

Amoeba's Monday Movie

Mon. Sept. 28th

3-6pm, FREE Weaver's Coffee

Vicente Foods

12027 San Vicente Blvd.

If you're not fasting for Yom Kippur...

8pm, Anvil Screening

Space15Twenty

1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd.

Hollywood

While I'm not a huge fan of the setting (it's a little difficult to hear the movie over people's chatter), it's supposed to be an amazing film and it's FREE.

Big Impact Movie

Wed. Sept. 23rd

7pm, No Impact Man

Central Library

630 W. 5th St.

FREE

Environmental reporter Judith Lewis discusses Colin Beaven's film, a documentary about his family’s yearlong experiment to live a zero waste lifestyle in New York City.  Beaven also shares clips.

Click here to RSVP.

Jaydi's Weekend Jems

Fri. Sept. 11th - Sun. Sept. 13th

10am-6pm, Larchmont Sidewalk Sale. Need I say more?

Sat. Sept. 12th

9:30-11am, Huntington's Yoga Series

The Huntington Library and Gardens

1151 Oxford Ave.

San Marino

$25

Enjoy a yoga class in one of the most beautiful settings in LA an hour before the public can gain entry. Garden locations will vary every week (such as the lilly pond). Advanced registration necessary, so call 626.405.2100 to reserve a space.

5-8pm, Pizza Fusion Grand Opening

2901 Ocean Park Blvd.

Santa Monica

Enjoy food samplings from their organic menu of pizza, sandwiches, and salads, as well as FREE organic beer and live music!

Sun. Sept. 13th

7pm, Mean Girls Screening

W Hotel WET Pool

930 Hilgard Ave.

Westwood

FREE

Every week through Sept. 27th, they will be screening a film (The Duchess and Major League to follow). One of the last movies of the series.

Jaydi's Weekend Jems

Fri. Sept. 4th - Wed. Sept. 9th

Fig

Fairmont Miramar Hotel

101 Wilshire Blvd.

Inspired by the Santa Monica Pier Centennial (Wed. Sept. 9th), the chef is offering "grown-up" pier indulgences - ranging from lobster corn dogs to bratwurst on pretzel rolls ($5-$14) every day leading up the celebration. Click here to view the full menu.

Sat. Sept. 5th

National Bowling Day

Click here to find out how you and your friends can bowl for FREE!

50% off Harry's Hat...

3413 Cahuenga Blvd. W.

Universal City

...if you wear your college gear. What a great way to check out this new bar, created by the owners of Luna Park.

Sat. Sept. 5th - Mon. Sept. 7th

10am-midnight, LA County Fair - Opening Weekend

(closes at 10pm on the 7th)

The Fairplex

1101 W. McKinley Ave.

Pomona

$1

**Note that prices shoot up to $12-$17 per day (on weekends) after Labor Day, so if you're not going out of town, take advantage of your staycation here.

Deep fried oreos. Need I say more?

Carnival rides. Pig races. The Beach Boys. Might have to pass on the chocolate-covered bacon. Actually, definitely have to pass on the chocolate-covered bacon. God, how am I doing so far? Click here to join me now through Oct. 4th.

Sun. Sept. 6th

8pm, Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

6000 Santa Monica Blvd.

$10

"You realize if we played by the rules, right now we'd be in gym?"

Jaydi's Weekend Jems

Sat. Aug. 29th

2:30-4:30pm, Open Improv Workshop

The Second City

6560 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd fl.

$25

If you were ever considering taking classes here, now is the time to do it.  Take this discounted 2 hr. intro class, and a $25 credit will be applied if you decide to sign up.

5-10pm, Brothers & Sisters Art Show

Gallery 800

5108 Lankershim Blvd.

North Hollywood

Presumably not as cool as the artwork on my show, but pretty sweet nonetheless.  Support FWJ friends Elysse and Cole as their coworkers (cast & crew) present personal art pieces during this TV show's opening reception.

8pm, Silent Sleepover

611 N. Fairfax Ave.

$12

How many times can you say, "Bring a sleeping bag" to a movie theatre?  At least once, because tonight, the Silent Movie Theatre will be screening 6 features (ranging from Little Darlings to Meatballs 2) in a row - all of which feature a summer camp theme.  If you're able to stay awake, eggs and other breakfast treats await in the am.  DJing and s'mores on the patio!

Convinced?  Click here to buy tix now.

Sun. Aug. 30th

Tim Robbins hosts the afternoon gala for The Trial of the Catonsville 9, which runs this weekend only at The Actors' Gang.

All Weekend

Ninja Warrior Tryouts

2861 Los Feliz Blvd.

Yes, I watch G4.  I know it may not seem so from my photos, but I'm a huge fan of this Japanese game show.  If you are, too, and you've ever thought, "I normally wouldn't be into breaking my collarbone, but since it's on national TV..." this is the competition for you.

Besides, if you make the final 10, you win a FREE trip to Japan!

Trip to Vegas

If you can road trip before Sept. 7th and can book before Monday, check out the ridiculously reduced prices at these hotels through Expedia.

Jaydi's Weekend Jems

Fri. Aug. 21st

8-10pm, Tribe

Hothouse Improvisation

4934 Lankershim Blvd.

North Hollywood

$10

Don't miss FWJ reader Kat in another Hothouse Show!  As always, FREE drinks provided.

Sat. Aug. 22nd

12-5pm, Get Paddled

The Standard - Hollywood

8300 Sunset Blvd.

West Hollywood

Sign up and play in the weekly tournament.  All levels welcome.

7pm, Singing in the Rain

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

6000 Santa Monica Blvd.

$10 donation requested

Who?  Those who didn't purchase their Extract tickets fast enough.

Why?  Because "it's vulgar!"

Sun. Aug. 23rd

5-6pm, Meet Betsey Johnson

8050 Melrose Ave.

FREE

All bloggers seem to agree that this is the most happening event on a quiet Sunday in LA.  Celebrate one of my favorite designer's (belated) 67th birthday with her in her store.  Sweet treats await, and I don't just mean shoes!

All Weekend Long

Receive 50 4x6 photo prints from Walgreens for only $5.  Thx to LA Decostified for the heads up!

Judge for Yourself

Normally I would include this in my weekend update; however, tickets will be sold out by the time I post it:

When? Sat. Aug. 22nd, 7:30pm

Where? American Cinematheque

How Much? $9

What? A preview of Extract, followed by a Q&A with writer/director Mike Judge.

Why? It has to be better than Idiocracy.

Click here to purchase tix now.

An Inglorious Evening

What? A screening of Inglorious Basterds, plus signing and meet-and-greet with Quentin Tarantino.

When? Thurs. Aug. 20th, 8pm

Where? Amoeba Music in Hollywood

**Be among the first 300 purchasers of the $30 package, and you'll receive a copy of the soundtrack, a guaranteed place in line for Quentin to sign one item of your choice, and a ticket to the midnight screening of the film at the Arclight with a live intro by Quentin.

The $30 ($35 if you want to opt for a vinyl copy of the soundtrack) packages go on sale at 10:30 a.m., Aug. 18.

Jaydi's Weekend Jems

Fri. Aug. 14th

7pm, Book Signing

Book Soup

8818 Sunset Blvd.

West Hollywood

Elaine Madsen, mother of actors Matthew and Virginia Madsen (of Sideways fame), will be on hand to sign copies of her new book Crayola Can't Make These Colors.  Virginia will be present to introduce her mom.

Sat. Aug. 15th

11am-8pm, Bleu Sale

454 S. La Brea

As if 30%-75% isn't enough, the store will be offering cocktails and hors d'oeuvres during a shopping spree that is sure to make you anything but blue :D

4pm, Lingerie & Sugar Blues

S Factor

5225 Wilshire Blvd.  #222

For women who have never tried S Factor, the original pole dancing and striptease workout, you are missing out.  I did so last month and was pleasantly surprised.  Not only did I learn my first (and so far only!) pole trick, but I also woke up the next morning feeling it in my thighs.

Normally classes are pretty steep; however today you can test the new workout for FREE.  RSVP to 323.965.9685 and hurry.  Classes fill up faster than you can say, "teach me to lap dance!"

Thx to FWJ reader Megan for the heads up!

8-10pm, Readymade Film Festival

316 W. 2nd St.

Downtown

$10

2 hours of amazing shorts focused on social consciousness, directed by emerging talent (including FWJ reader Flor).

8pm-2am, Ghettogloss Grand Opening

6109 Melrose Ave.

FREE

The beloved Silverlake art gallery and boutique has officially moved, and they want to celebrate with you.  Bring your favorite shirt or article of clothing, and have it transformed by one of their silk screeners.  Cocktails and live music included.

*The above suggestions are for those who did not RSVP to LA's Sake Fest!

Sun. Aug. 16th

2-7pm, Vegan BBQ

Verdugo Bar

3408 Verdugo Rd.

Glassel Park

cash only

Hosted by Hot Knives, this "BBQ, booze, and beats" event features vegan food ranging from curry seitan banh mi to beer popsicles.

Don't Pass on Strange

"Part rock concert, part memoir, part Broadway musical, Spike Lee’s new documentary Passing Strange breaks conventions to tell its story of a young L.A. songwriter’s international journey to self-discovery."

For those who missed Passing Strange at Sundance (so excited I don't fit into this category!), you have the opportunity to catch it at the Downtown LA Film Festival tomorrow night at 7:30pm. Click here to purchase tix.

Jaydi's Weekend Jems

Thurs. July 30th

8pm, Movies in the Park

189 The Grove Dr.

The Grove

FREE

Watch Twilight under the stars!

Fri. July 31st

8pm, Cannibal! The Musical

(through Aug. 22nd)

The Garage Theatre

251 E. 7th St.

Long Beach

$18 ($15 for students)

Written by Trey Parker (South Park).  A horror story with fart jokes?  Can't wait to find out...

Sat. Aug. 1st

8:30am-4pm, Smashbox Makeup Classes

Sephora Sherman Oaks

14006 Riverside Dr.

FREE

Call 818.817.0900 (promo code: YELP) to reserve a spot in the

 limited-capacity sessions, designed to improve your skills (or lack thereof) with the brush.  FREE gifts for signing up!

3-9pm, Candy Land Lolita Tea Party

Royal/T

8910 Washington Blvd.

Culver City

FREE

(picture courtesy of Grub St.)

Experience this life-sized Candy Land game board, featuring fashion shows, cupcake & cotton candy stands, high tea served by the Royal/T maids, and more. RSVP to rsvp@royal-t.org (keyword: Candy Land).

7pm, Robot Chicken on Wheels

Skateland Northridge

18140 Parthenia St.

FREE with purchase of DVD

Seth Green and Breckin Meyer on skates as part of the Adult Swim Presents series.  Once inside, enjoy a live performance by Gym Class Heroes.

7pm, Cinespia Cemetery Screening

In Northridge tonight, some like it sweaty.  Not for you?  No worries.  Some Like It Hot at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, too.

Sun. Aug. 2nd

12:30-5pm, Cirque du Soleil Performance

The Grove

189 The Grove Dr.

FREE

The Grove is on fire this weekend. Perhaps literally. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Cirque du Soleil will be performing portions from all six of its shows! Face painting and juggling included...

The schedule is as follows:

12:30 p.m.: "The Beatles' LOVE," as seen at The Mirage

1 p.m.: "Mystère," as seen at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino

1:30 p.m.: "O," as seen at Bellagio

3:30 p.m.: "Zumanity," as seen at New York-New York Hotel & Casino

4 p.m.: "KÀ," as seen at MGM Grand

4:30 p.m.: "Criss Angel Believe," as seen at Luxor Las Vegas

Thx to FWJ Laura for the heads up!

Other Weekend Updates

Tweet @LemonadeLA for FREE dessert at Abbot Kinney's new Lemonade restaurant.

Jaydi's Weekend Jems

Fri. July 24th

7:30-9pm, Salsa Lessons

Mama Juana's

3707 Cahuenga Blvd. W.

Studio City

$10

Rodrigo Guzman (Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance?) offers beginner salsa lessons. If you practice hard enough, you might be able to look like the woman in the picture. Don't want to look like the woman in the picture? Ignore me. Why are you reading this blog anyway?

7:30pm, Laserium Show

Historic Vine Theater

6321 Hollywood Blvd.

$12

An interactive light show set to Beatles music. Need I say more? Click here for restaurants that offer 20% off if you're planning on watching the show.

Sat. July 25th

8:30-9:30am, Yoga on the Pier

Santa Monica Pier

FREE

Presented by 102.7: bring a mat, towel, and photo ID. Nature will do the rest. Thanks to FWJ reader Megan for the heads up!

7pm, Cemetery Screening

(movie starts at 8:30pm)

FREE

Looking for the rainbow connection? Head to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. This time the series will be screening The Muppet Movie. Feel free to bring all friends - humans and puppets alike. Just remind them not to talk once the movie starts.

7:30pm, Hollywood Outdoor Cinema

the Old Circuit City

4400 Sunset Blvd.

Silverlake

If the cemetery doesn't do it for you, watch The Big Lebowski here instead, powered by an xbox on a 40' inflatable screen.

Sun. July 26th

5-8pm, Dessert Decadence

Renaissance Hollywood Hotel

1755 N. Highland Ave.

$40

Too much to spend for an endless assortment of all-you-can-eat pastries, chocolate, and more? Maybe. A dieter's worst nightmare? Absolutely. Enough to stop Jaydi...? I think not. Click here to join her.

7pm, Movie Under the Stars

(and every Sun. through Sept. 27th)

The W Hotel

930 Hilgard Ave.

Westwood

FREE

Paramount Home Entertainment presents The Kite Runner. Dine with "self-righteous monkeys" or get cozy in a private cabana. The choice is yours.

Jaydi's Weekend Jems

Fri. July 17th

7:30-9pm, Friday Night Sing-Along

W.M. Keck Amphitheater, Walt Disney Concert Hall

Join hundreds of Beatles lovers and live musicians as they belt out the band's favorite tunes. The event is FREE; however tickets are distributed 45 minutes prior to the event. Plan

accordingly, and you will have an easy day's night :D

Sat. July 18th

SusieCakes Giveaway

Brentwood

To celebrate their 3rd anniversary, this chain will be stuffing 10 "Golden Tickets" into their frosting-filled cakes. Winners will receive prizes ranging from baking classes to custom cakes each month for a year.

9pm, Old Pasadena Film Festival

33 E. Green St.

My pick for this weekend's film festival is Sixteen Candles, set to be screened on the rooftop of a schoolhouse parking garage. Have fun. Just don't let your date try to steal your undies!

Sun. July 19th

8am-11pm

Milk

7290 Beverly Blvd.

For National Ice Cream Day, this shop will be dishing out FREE scoops of ice cream (flavors ranging from vanilla to banana dulce de leche). All you have to do is enter the restaurant and utter, "I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!"

7pm, Shakespeare by the Sea

Roxbury Park

471 S. Roxbury Dr.

Beverly Hills

Pack a picnic, kick back in your beach chair, and enjoy a FREE performance of Love's Labour's Lost.

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.

"You Hit Me with Your Car."

"That was pretty cool."

Thurs. July 9th, 7:30pm

Arclight Sherman Oaks

15301 Ventura Blvd. #920

Click here for FREE admission to a screening of I Love You, Beth Cooper tomorrow night.  The ticket is good for two; however, show up early to ensure admission.