Frick! Summer is almost over and I feel like it hadn’t even really got started. What is up with this gloomy weather today?! Anyhoo, enjoy the barbecues, pool parties, summer sales, etc. while you still can…before temps drop 10 degrees.
Saturday, August 25
Modular Pool Party at the Standard on Sunset
Have you done a pool party at the Standard yet? Well you better get on it. Now’s your chance at Modular Records’ pool party at the WeHo Standard. Take a dip while enjoying the musical stylings of the Bang Gang Deejays, L.A. Riots, Mid-City West and DJ Jasepi, and DJ Daisy O.
Jack Daniels’ Neighborhood BBQ Final Showdown in Venice
All summer the barbecue experts at Jack Daniels’ put on this neighborhood cook-off between local professional chefs and amateur bbq enthusiasts. And this Saturday is the final showdown and the crowning of the Jack Daniels’ Barbecue King of Venice. Mmm, barbecuuuuue.
LF Stores Annual Summer Sale
I ducked into the Santa Monica location last weekend and despite the original triple-digit prices I was able to find lots of cool stuff made affordable by the 60% discount off…EVERYTHING. Shoes, handbags, scarves, jewelry, frilly underwear, dresses, jeans and blouses — all 60% off. Sale ends September 30.
Fuck Yeah Fest IV
Who knew there was a Fuck Yeah Fest I, II and III? But then again, with five different venues for an artsy fartsy crawl with a comedy show (Bob Odenkirk of Mr. Show will be there!), art galleries, and over 50 bands (including Midnight Movies, Lavender Diamond and Deerhunter) performing over the course of two nights, it’s no wonder we’re on #5. Fuck, yeah! Look for the $3 Dewars drinks at the Echo, Echoplex and the Rec Center.
- August 25-26, 5pm-12am. $13 per day (Saturday, Sunday), $24 for two-day pass. The Echo, 1822 Sunset Boulevard, Echo Park. (map)
Sunday, August 26
Citizen Smith Indie Film Lounge
Indie films, cocktails, and mingling in a glamorous salon-style setting. What a nice, chill way to spend a Sunday! You can order small plates from the lounge menu all night. Get there early at 8:30 for the mingling, and the movie starts at 9pm.
- 8:30-11pm. $8. Citizen Smith, 1600 N. Cahuenga Boulevard, Hollywood. For reservations, call (323) 461-5001. (map)