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Festival of Lights cancelled – looking for options.
Sorry, kids. There will be no bitching about how tack the DWP's Holiday Light Festival this year. No arguing about how bike or pedestrian friendly it should be. That's right - Santa Claus Tom LaBonge has cancelled the annual event. But is there hope? »
Fireworks For The Fourth
You like fireworks? We got fireworks! Los Angeles, you may have noticed, is a large place, so there are many spots to see fireworks this weekend. Click here for a full list of viewing places, times and prices (if applicable). And the fireworks are not... »
July 4th Fireworks & Festivities 2010
America’s birthday, time to celebrate with parades, barbecues, picnics, festivals, and fireworks! Events are free; however, at some locations there will be food for purchase, some activities may have a fee, and there may be parking fees. Events with an admission fee are not listed. Here are some places to view fireworks and/or enjoy a day... »
Cinco de Mayo at the California Billiard Club
Where will we be on Cinco de Mayo? California Billiard Club 881 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA Telephone: (650) 965-3100 The 5th of May: 1/2 Price Pool $3.00 ~ Corona & Snow Cap Prices Effective: All Day Long! »
Happy Foursquare Day, San Diego!
The world’s first social media holiday is being celebrated today. Foursquare Day, which is 4/16 (get it? Four, squared?), is the brainchild of a Tampa optometrist who loves the social location-based check-in game Foursquare and thought it should have its own day. Though initiated less than a month ago, the idea spread worldwide and... »
Don’t Forget: Songkran Fest in Hollywood Tomorrow
A quick reminder for anyone (anyone who doesn’t celebrate Easter, that is) looking for something to do tomorrow: April 4 is the local celebration of Songkran, the Thai New Year. Outside of Thailand itself, LA is home to the largest collection of Thai people in the world. Each year the Songkran festival is held in... »
San Jose: Easter Activities
Participating Willow Glen merchants will make Easter memories for the family this Saturday. Weather forecast is for a mostly cloudy 61° EASTER ACTIVITIES & EGG HUNT ON THE AVENUE Saturday, April 3, 2010 Location – 1202 Lincoln Avenue Parking Lot. Time – 12noon to 2pm (Ages 3 to 12) Register to participate, contact info@adiradance.com or call 408-280-0110 info@dreamscollectibles.com or call... »
San Jose: Free Ride Home after St. Patrick’s Day Binge
If you can’t find a cab when you need one tonight, AAA is to the rescue. AAA is offering a free five-mile tow home (make sure your bar of choice is within 5-miles from home) for you, or your tipsy friend. Obviously a tow truck will not hold all your friends, so keep it to two. Call... »
Spring Has Sprung
We may be in the final rainy throes of winter, but in the rear parking lot of Cinema Secrets in North Hollywood, Spring’s eternal harbinger is peeking out a window, assessing the terrain. »
Get your V-Day Gifts On: “Bourbon And Brassieres” At Jenette Bras
Gentlemen! Are you looking for a fab Valentine Day gift for that special zaftig someone in your life? Always wanted to buy her sexy lingerie that you know SHE (and you) would like? Ever feel kinda creepy walking into Victoria’s Secret – alone? Jenette Bras is here for you. This Thursday, Friday and Saturday Jenette Bras... »
A Valentine from the Rose Garden
Just in case you missed the rows of pink and red at all the grocery stores or heart-filled display windows I thought I’d make sure everyone knows that Valentine’s Day is next Sunday. Have you bought your sweetheart-mother-father-friend-etc that special something yet? If you’re looking for something simple, with local flavor, AND maybe it even... »
L.A. Traffic on Christmas as an economic indicator
So, one of the things I love about living in L.A., about having some of my family here in L.A., about spending the Holidays in L.A., is the Soothing Peace of there being an almost complete lack of Traffic over the Christmas Holiday. Now that the Holidays are behind us, I thought it might be... »
How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love… Sitting Outside In Pasadena All Night
The annual Tournament of Roses Parade is easily one of my favorite Southern California holiday traditions. This year I got the opportunity to experience it in a totally new way – actually watching the parade. As I write this, I am camped out on Colorado Blvd. (in front of the Apple Store for easy WiFi,... »
New Year’s Eve in San Jose
Enjoy New Year’s Eve in San Jose, but please remember to stay safe if you drink. A DUI could bring: 3 to 5 years probation or a fine, including court fees – $1400 to $1800. 6 month loss of California driver license 12 to 45 hours of DUI school Mandatory jail time 48hours – scary! Cabs will be very busy... »
Recycle That Tree!
I know, it’s only three days after Christmas, but it’s the most wonderful time to discuss Christmas Tree Recycling in the City of Los Angeles. Let’s prepare for 2010 by doing the right thing with your tree. First of all, if you live in a house with a green bin, the best thing to do... »