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!

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!

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.

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.

Blinging It, Moses Style

Are you Jewish and always loved the way Rosary necklaces look?  Now you can own one - with Jewish symbols.  Thanks to designer Carlen Altman of Brooklyn, you can now purchase the Jewish Rosaries here.

They are currently out of FWJ price range; however Altman is beginning a line of cute plastic ones that you can preorder - which I guarantee will be much for affordable.

Thx to FWJ reader and native New Yorker Kate for bringing this line to our attention.

Royal Fashion Show

Sun. July 6th, 3pm
Royal/T (LA's first Japanese-inspired maid cafe)
8910 Washington Blvd.

LA based band Jean Paul Yamamoto will perform at this FREE 2 hr. fashion show, which will feature designs by Lun*na Menoh, who also designed the maid outfits worn by servers at Royal/T.

Get there early for good parking.

Not a Billionaire? Shop Like One Anyway.

Thurs. June 19th, 6-9pm

Beckley Boutique

8620 Melrose Ave.

West Hollywood

Enjoy 20% off all purchases (Zac Posen, Ruffian, Shay Todd, etc.) plus complimentary drinks and appetizers.  How?  RSVP here.

Billabong's Design for Humanity

Bored LA is advertising this awesome 21+ event on their site; however the event is already sold out.  

Don't worry.  For those of you who would still like to attend Billabong's bikini runway show at Avalon (spun by DJ Steve Aoki) followed by an MGMT concert, you can still pay $35 at the door.

Live in Luxury

With Luxe Life's Shopping and Beauty Event.  For only $12.50, benefits include:

- a 90% discount on designer products (Gucci, Prada, Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs, etc.)

- mini beauty treatments (hair, nails, etc.)

- a swag bag worth $100 in beauty products

Click here to buy tickets.

Thurs. June 5th, 5-9pm at

The Olympic Connection

11301 W. Olympic Blvd.