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!

Cheap Chix Weekend: November 1st - 4th

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Now that Halloween has come and gone, you still have a few fun options this week.  How about a few Dia de los Muertos shin digs? If you’re done with all of the holidays for the month, check out AFI Fest, where you can see up to 12 movies for free.  There’s also wine tasting in Manhattan Beach or food trucks on Melrose.

Friday, November 2, 2012

This is the first Friday of the month. You know what that means? Food trucks in Venice or Westchester neighborhoods.

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Start your day off with a nature walk tour.  Today also brings you organic beef hot dogs at Beachy Cream in Santa Monica. Did I mention that they are gratis to the first 100 customers? They open at 11:00 a.m., so hurry! 

Get a dose of culture at LACMA this weekend when admission is free to BofA and Merrill Lynch cardholders. 

If you’re looking to add a few new pieces to your home, but you’re on a tight budget, then check out this one-day Furniture and Home Décor Warehouse Floor Sample Sale. 

Then there’s Designer Con in Pasadena with collectible toys, designer apparel, and art with urban, underground, pop twist!

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Don’t forget to fall back with your clocks! Today is the last day of the long daylight hours.  You can spend this time at the Pink Taco Sunset Strip Sunday Funday with happy hour, raffles, and bottomless mimosas! Alternatively, there are sober, cultural options Downtown LA with the Flashfest at Grand Park in the afternoon or Patchwork’s Indie Arts and Crafts Festival in Culver City.

Later in the evening, check out this spoken word comedy show in NoHo. Then go home, relax and get ready for what the new week has to offer J