Wah! The end of August. Next thing you know it’s Christmas! So how are you going to enjoy your last days of summer?
Thursday, August 27
The Cocktail Hours Book Launch Party with Free Cocktails
A cocktail party with free martinis, mini makeovers and special gifts for attendees? Swank! In honor of new novel The Cocktail Hours by Margaret Rose Lester, ladies are invited to get pampered whilst sipping new drink, The Starlet, and chatting with the author herself. Signed copies of the book will also be available for purchase at the event.
- 6-9pm. Free. Benefit Cosmetic Boutique, 8387 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles (map).
Saturday, August 29
The 7th Annual Malibu Wine Classic
Fancy-schmancy. Seems all the foodies I know are hitting up this fab wine fest overlooking Santa Monica Bay. After all there will be more than 60 highly regarded wineries in attendance, from the likes of SLO, Santa Barbara and LA/Ventura counties, as well as two dozen restaurants from Malibu and L.A. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Childhelp, a national children’s charity.
- 1-4:30pm. $79 advance, $100 at door. Malibu Civic Center, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu (map).
Michael Jackson Farewell Tribute and Birthday Celebration
Happy bday, MJ. To celebrate ye King of Pop, Club Fais Do-Do is throwing a shingdig with a music tribute show, DJs and of course dancing. With a party theme that’s Smooth Criminal with some Off the Wall, Black & White and Thriller thrown in, it’s the perfect setting to show off your moonwalking skills and MJ moves on the dance floor. Mama-se, mama-sa, ma-ma-coo-sa, indeed.
- 8pm. $15 advance, $20 at door. Fais Do-Do, 5257 W. Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles (map).
Sunday, August 30
Kegs & Eggs Brunch at The Fig
For the ultimate hangover cure, stumble on down to the Kegs & Eggs brunch at the Fig. For $37 you get a bottomless pint of artisanal draft beer and your choice of any egg dish on the menu. Hmm, which will it be? Chilaquiles, Eggs Benedict or an Irish breakfast of fried eggs, rashers, black pudding and soda bread? But if breakfast cocktails are more your bag, check out the Eggs and Bacon ($12) made with bacon-infused gin or the Bloody Maria ($13) with its bacon rim.
- The Fig at the Fairmont Santa Monica, 101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica (map). (310) 576-7777.
Demetri Martin at The Grove of Anaheim
OMG, I LOVE this comedian. Don’t know who he is but he looks vaguely familiar to you? You’ve probably seen him on Flight of the Conchords and he’s in that new movie about Woodstock. But he’s probably best known for his ambidextrous skills on stage and his whimsical humor. I had tried to get tickets to his show at the Henry Fonda Theatre earlier this year but that sold out right quick. Fortunately there are still tix available to this show in Anaheim. Woo!