 | RIPE LA PRESENTS: CHUCK INGLISH & KITTENS WHAT: Get your weekend started early with RIPE LA, who bring you Chuck Inglish and Kittens - not of the furry kind, but of the beat making kind (which in this case, is so much better). Best of all? No cover before 11pm. Sweet. WHEN: Thursday, August 29, 10pm - 2am
WHERE: 734 E 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90013 | | |
 | LA CANVAS TV:
Publish's "Jogger Pants" Private Release Party
Our friends at Publish throw a party celebrating menswear design and sartorial finesse. Watch our video recap for peeks at some of LA's best dressed, along with highlights from charismatic hip-hop artist, Gilbere Forte's special guest performance. | 
 | The Scoop: 10 Things to do in LA before summer ends >> |  | Interview:
Gavin Turek sings and shimmies her way into our hearts |  | Q&A: We speak with the duo behind menswear line Guns Germs and $teal | | |
 | VENICE SURF & SKATE AUCTION WHAT: Buy stuff AND help a worthy cause! Why can't all our gratuitous bad habits be like this? This massive auction event offers a smorgasbord of works by a veritable list of artists and designers. Proceeds from the event go to benefit the Venice Family Clinic, which provides free healthcare to over 24,000 uninsured and low-income individuals.
WHEN: Thursday, August 29, 6-9pm
WHERE: 2525 Michigan Ave., B7, Santa Monica, CA 90404 | | |
 | LA COUNTY FAIR AT POMONA FAIRPLEX WHAT: Bring your summer crush to the fair and impress them with your ability to shove funnel cake down your throats with expert dexterity! Rides! Prizes! A petting zoo! Booze! At least one of these is sure to win over your soulmate-to-be. Admission ranges from $12-$19, but thrifty romancers can take their cutie during opening weekend and between 3-6pm you can get in for one measly dollar.
WHEN: Friday, August 30 through September 29
WHERE: 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768 | | |
 | WHAT: If FYF has you indie'd out, head to the historic West Adams neighborhood for live jazz and a dose of soul. Founded by the "Godfather of Black Hollywood," this night is sure to awaken a maturity you didn't know you possessed ... or you might just be inspired to create your own incarnation of the sexy sax guy.
WHEN: Saturday, August 31 & Sunday, September 1, 6:45-11pm
WHERE: 3625 W Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018 | | | |
 | DIVA FROM THE DEEP: T.E.E.D AT THE STANDARD WHAT: Embody your summertime diva and get wet in more ways than one at this 2 part soiree. Start out day-drunk poolside and when you have perfected that Labor Day Weekend orange glow, head to the club to get your freak on. Motto of the day: "the wetter, the better." RSVP here.
WHEN: Sunday, September 1, 1-7pm (pool), 10-3am (club)
WHERE: 8300 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
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 | WHAT: Fan of velvety smooth voices and men from down under? Sure you are. Chet Faker, the man behind the sexy rendition of 'No Diggity' is coming to The Echo. Bring your beau, or scope one out at the show, because either way you'll want to be vibin' with someone real close.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 3, 8:30pm
WHERE: 1822 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026 | | | |
 | WHAT: Sour beer is all the rage, or so we've heard. What's that? You've never tried a sour beer? Lucky for you, Beachwood BBQ Owner/Chef, Gabriel Gordon, is a craft beer fanatic, and he's curated a selection of 40+ rare and tasty tart, acidic, and sour beers for you to try. Head to the LBC beginning Tuesday to quench your beer-curiosity WHEN: Tuesday, September 3 through Sunday, September 8
WHERE: 210 E 3rd St., Long Beach, CA 90802 | | |
