Cheap Chix LA Weekend: Dec 7 - 9

This weekend is full of holiday cheer and shopping, including a few freebies J Enjoy a girls’ night out ice-skating or take the family to a holiday boat parade! There are even a few boozy jaunts for the crew.

Friday, December 7, 2012

After work, cruise on over to Barsha Wines for the Holiday Ice Wine and Chocolate Pairing Event in Manhattan Beach. Tickets are only $17. Hurry!

If you’re going to be in Glendale, maybe the kid in you wants to listen to some storytelling at 
The Barnes & Noble at the Americana, where a celebrity cast will perform a live, interactive story time event, Elfbot. The new original Christmas book performance features Jane Lynch (Glee), Mark Hamill (Star Wars), Jim Cummings (Winnie the Pooh) and Kenny G, among others.

Feeling like a white Christmas in LA? Then slide into one of these Ice Skating in LA options.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

For those who are looking for some unique shopping events, check out Threads & Things 1-yr Anniversary Trunk Show  in Hollywood featuring local and independent designers, 4th Street Annual Holiday Open House in Long Beach with food trucks and free gift wrapping, or the District La Brea Holiday Block Party with special sales and free parking.

If you’re in a creative mood, there’s the Galaxy: Science. Art. Party, a space-themed art show in the LA Mart, complete with an interactive solar system, art installations, live music, and food. Admission starts at $11.

After all that mad lady shopping, you need to get pampered in Silver Lake at the Pamper Me Spa Party & RWE Benefit. Remember to RSVP!

Later in the evening, enjoy one of the boat parades around town with the Guide to LA Holiday Boat Parades.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Today brings you more sales if you’re still working on that holiday gift list.  On the east side, it’s the Mohawk Holiday Market or in Hollywood, peruse the Mohawk Holiday Market.

After, relax with some Beer & Ice Cream Floats in Redondo Beach or German festive delights at the Wirtshaus 2^nd Annual Holiday Market.

Cheap Chix L.A. December 4th - 6th: Gaming, 50 cent booze and Tree Lighting Events

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

After work, scoot to Downtown LA to The Spice Table for a Singaporean/Vietnamese dinner and then to MOCA for Zocalo Public Square’s “Will Gaming Change the Way We Learn?”.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Today is Repeal Day, the day we commemorate the end of Prohibition! Enjoy some 50-cent cocktails and other special prices on booze at these celebrations. Or if you’re on the west side of town, stop by the Holiday Blogger Event at 7 For All Mankind at the Santa Monica Place Mall, but remember to RSVP first!

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Now, you’re probably already in the holiday spirit and you can enjoy some of the holiday festivities in Culver City, West 3^rd Street (with after party), West Hollywood, or El Segundo. Plus, there's more holiday cheer this weekend! Stay tuned...

Cheap Chix LA Weekend: Nov 16th - 18th

Friday, November 16, 2012

Still looking for those gourmet delights for your Thanksgiving dinner? Well you’re in luck because Epicure Imports in North Hollywood is having its warehouse sale! You can sample some of their products and get a chance to win some raffle prizes!

Then you can also do some clothes shopping at the Lucca Couture $10 Warehouse Sale or hit up the Accessory Jealousy event, admission starts at $20. 

Round out the evening with a lovely French dinner at the grand opening of Dominique’s Kitchen in Redondo Beach. Celebrating this French comfort food eatery’s debut with free glasses of champagne and raffle prizes.

Saturday, November 17, 2012

You’re in need of a sugar rush to get you started! Try free cupcakes at the grand opening of Georgetown Cupcake in Beverly Hills, starting at noon.

While still riding the wave of your sugar high, head to the Vertigo Paris sample sale at the Downtown location on 9^th Street. There’s also the 1^st Annual Blind Wine Tasting Soiree, a fundraiser for the Young Dreams Association in Altadena. It’s $15 for an event ticket.

That night, check out Circle Up at The Virgil (formerly Little Temple) for some roots and soul music from around the world.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

It’s Target Free Sunday at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) in Long Beach from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with tours, workshops, and story time. Then if you’re a “vinyl junkie”, head to Alex’s Bar on Anaheim Street for the monthly record swap.

The east side has the “20/20 Vision” – 20^th Annual Arroyo Arts Collective Discovery Tour from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  It’s a self-guided auto tour of over 100 artists in homes and studios in Highland Park, Eagle Rock, and Mount Washington areas.  Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the tour.

West side afternoon means art buying at Big Sunday’s Art/Craft II, part of the Monthly on Melrose event. Then head to Busby’s on Wilshire for the Big Quiz Thing for $10 admission and there’s a $200 prize.

Cheap Chix L.A: November 13th - 15th

After the long for weekend for some, this week brings anniversary specials, fashion events and sales, and comedy!

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Today until November 21^st, the Italian eatery, Franco on Melrose, is celebrating its first year with a birthday bash and providing free appetizers.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Also, for this week Kaboom Jamaican Restaurant is ringing in its first year with specials.

Later in the evening, join Filter Foundry for Art House Nights at 7:00 p.m., featuring digital art by top designers and artists.  Or maybe the fellas would be interested in Maden Noir’s fashion pop up.  If you’re in Studio City, there’s the launch of viewing party for the Staci Harris Show at 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

 

Start your morning off with a free sausage biscuit at Carl’s Jr., available from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.!

Today are a few more anniversaries for Main Barre in Downtown, Alpha Venice, and RA Sushi.   If you want to get an early start on holoiday shopping, there are a few sample sales this week in Downtown and a Holiday Extravaganza in Palos Verdes.

For your evening entertainment pleasure, check out the Super Serious Show at Café Fais Do-Do or Party Like a Fashion Blogger.

Cheap Chix LA Weekend: Nov 9th - Nov 11th

Friday, November 9, 2012

 After all of the election hoopla, the confetti has now settled and we’re on this Veteran’s Day weekend. There are plenty of options to treat our heroes (or yourself) this weekend with some special offers.

Why not take a vet shopping at the Geren Ford Sample Sale that ends today at 8:00 p.m. in Hollywood? Or maybe said vet would love to also check out the Splendid and Ella Moss Warehouse sale today or Saturday. This evening, Tanzore in Beverly Hills is celebrating Divali, the Indian celebration of lights, with a 3-course meal and entertainment, including Bollywood dancers for only $49.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

 You could start Saturday off with 10:30 a.m. yoga and a beer at The Pub at Golden Road. It’s only $10 which includes the beer. Bring your yoga mat, a towel, and a block (optional). Also, vegan breakfast items will be available for purchase.  Then on to shop some more at the Novis Trunk Show from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in West Hollywood.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

 Today, there’s a vegan chili cook-off in Burbank, where you get to taste each chili for only $10 total.  Or if you prefer, you could enjoy a free day (or the whole weekend) in the Santa Monica Mountains or in the Channel Islands because the national parks are offering free admission for the weekend and Monday in honor of Veteran’s Day.

Also, make sure your favorite vet knows about these freebies. Happy Veterans’ Day!