Dude, what a fun weekend and just in time for the good weather!
Thursday, June 25
Ammo Small-Batch Gin Tasting: Juniper in June
This month’s edition of the small-batch social focuses on artisanal gins from around the world. Guests will enjoy Bluecoat American Gin, Right Gin and Blu Zephyr Gin in little tasting handcrafted cocktails. Ammo just wants you to taste this juniper-based spirit not get wasted, after all. And fortify your stomach with complimentary appetizers.
- 6-8pm. $20. Ammo, 1155 N. Highland Avenue, Los Angeles (map). (323) 467-3293.
Grand Opening Weekend of Laserium
Oooh purty lights! Every stoner’s favorite show leaves the Observatory and reopens in historic Vine Theatre. And this weekend’s grand opening celebration boasts celebs you probably don’t care about but don’t let that stop you from checking out the classic Pink Floyd show, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and/or the LightDancer multimedia interactive show.
- Thursday-Friday. $12-$18. Historic Vine Theatre, 6321 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood (map).
Simon LA and Stone Rose Lounge 3rd Anniversary
Simon L.A. and Stone Rose Lounge celebrate their third-year anniversary with a live dj and a three-course $39 dinner ($51 with wine pairings) featuring chef Kerry Simon’s signature dishes. Start with either a carpaccio pizza or tuna dynamite with lump crap and red chili aioli, followed by tandoori wild salmon or braised short ribs. Dessert is a cherry pie with vanilla bean ice cream, and all guests get to take home cotton candy and cracker jack bags!
- Simon L.A., Sofitel Los Angeles, 8555 Beverly Boulevard, West Hollywood (map). (310) 358-3979.
Friday, June 26
Electric Daisy Carnival 2009
I may be too old for this show but it sounds frickin’ awesome with the likes of Thievery Corporation, Groove Armada, Paul van Dyk, Paul Oakenfold and the Crystal Method performing all in one venue. This annual electronica event is a nonstop dance session, good thing there will be bars throughout as well as a picnic area.
- Friday $55, Saturday $75, $99 both days. The Coliseum, 3939 S. Figueroa, Downtown (map).
Saturday, June 27
DecadesTwo Designer Shoe Sale
Every budget fashionista’s dream come true: 500 pairs of designer shoes for up to 60-70% off their original prices. We’re talking Manolos, Louboutins and Lanvins for under $100! To pull a whole outfit together, there will be about 200 pieces of designer clothes marked 90% off their original prices!
- 9am. 8214 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles (map). (323) 655-1960.
Poketo Pop-Up Shop at Royal/T
Poketo (art for every day) is popping up in Culver City’s Royal/T. And you’ll want to be there to score 25% off all things Poketo as well as enjoy a special artmaking workshop with James Gulliver Hancock and APAK. The famished might wanna partake of the Japanese street food $21 three-course menu featuring yummies like chicken karaage, okonomiyaki, hiyashi ramen and matcha flan caramel.
- 11am-4pm. Royal/T, 8910 Washington Boulevard, Culver City (map). (310) 559-6300.