What's Happening in Los Angeles
Friday, April 3
Parties
“Lost” Weekend Fan Party
Hilton Universal City 555 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City map
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Check website for prices
Lost fans can mingle with other Lost fans in person at this weekend party. Cast & crew will be in attendance and proceeds will benefit J.J. Abram’s fave charity, the Children's Defense Fund.
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Restaurants
Free Beer Fridays
uWink Hollywood 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: 12:00 pm-1:00 am
Cost: Check website for prices
It’s more like half-off beer Fridays, but that’s not as catchy. Imbibe the cheap brews while you play games, watch movie trailers, take surveys & quizzes etc. – all in 11 different languages – on their tabletop touch screens.
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Saturday, April 4
Sports
March Madness at Big Wang’s
Big Wang's Hollywood 1562 N. Cahuenga, Los Angeles map
Time: Check website for times
Cost: No cover
The last weekend of March Madness starts today with the men’s final four and ends Tuesday with the women’s championship. Catch the games on their many big screens and get Bud drafts for only $2.50.
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Sports
Santa Anita Derby Day 5K
Santa Anita Park 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia map
Time: 7:45 am
Cost: $25
Remember that New Year’s resolution that you forgot about 2 months ago. For added incentive, all 5K runners and walkers get a post-race party with a beer garden, live music, a giant expo area and food & drink galore plus free parking and entrance into the park for the entire day to see the Santa Anita Derby and nine other races.
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Bars
Weekly Brazilian Nites
Lima Lounge 19540 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana map
Time: 9:30 pm-2:00 am
Cost: Free-$10.
Come dance to the high energy rhythms of KATIA MORAES Band, DJ CHRIS Brazil and Samba Instruction by Diane. Featuring delicious caipirinhas and samba lessons at 9:45 pm.
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Flashmob
World Pillow Fight Day
Time: 3:00 pm
Cost: Free
All over the globe people are gathering for a spontaneous pillow fight! So gather your friends and bring a pillow (feather please!) and prepare to battle! Meet at 535 S. Hill Street near the purple tower.-Gina Quattrochi
Sunday, April 5
Charity
"Project Save Our Surf" First Annual Surfathon
Ocean Park Beach 2600 Barnard Way, Santa Monica map
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Cost: Free
Celebrity surfers including Michelle Rodriguez, David Chokachi, Peter PT Townend, Chris Rydell, Jonnie Mill and David O'Donnell will be raising money for Oceana, the world's largest organization dedicated to marine conservation.
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Restaurants
Beefsteak Sundays
Bacaro L.A. 2308 S. Union Avenue, Los Angeles map
Time: 5:30 and 8 p.m.
Cost: $25
Not only do you get all the grilled hanger steak, bread and roasted potatoes you can eat, you also get all the beer and red wine you can drink. Each seating lasts 2 hours. You must RSVP in advance to 213-748-7205 or bacaro_la@yahoo.com. The first Sunday of the month.
Festivals
Thai New Year Festival
Time: 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Cost: Free
The 6th annual festival features a parade, a curry festival, music, pageants, exhibitions, booths, arts & crafts, food, drinks and more! (Hollywood Blvd. between Normandie & Western)
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Monday, April 6
Film
Reel Talk with Stephen Farber: American Violet
Wadsworth Theatre 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $20
Director Tim Disney will screen and discuss his movie of the true story of an African-American woman unfairly railroaded by the criminal justice system in Texas at the time of the controversial 2000 election.
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Concerts
Sparks The Rescue
Viper Room 8852 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood map
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $10
The boys from Portland, Maine stop in L.A. to support their 2008 release, Eyes To The Sun.
Dance
SpringDance!
lululemon athletica store - Beverly Hills 334 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills map
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Please join us for one of our free events celebrating dance and yoga-dance in LA! Invertigo Dance Theatre is partnering with lululemon athletica to bring you evenings featuring dance performances, live music, guest artists, refreshments and prizes, mini-classes in dance and yoga-dance for all ages and abilities. Guest artist: Adam Parson.
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Tuesday, April 7
Theatre
Mamma Mia!
Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles map
Time: Check website for times
Cost: Check website for prices
If you want to be a Dancing Queen (or king), don't send out an S.O.S. when you can Take a Chance on the popular ABBA homage live.
Saturday, April 10
Festivals
L.A. Beer Festival
Sony Studios 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City map
Time: 1-4 pm & 5-8 pm
Cost: $40
Beer lovers rejoice! Sample dozens of international and domestic beers while enjoying the live music and beer-friendly food. $40 includes unlimited 4 oz. pours. 21+.
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