You didn’t think we would have the Weekend, What Up! up by Wednesday! But we did. Now, you’ll have plenty of time to pick out an electrifying drinking and eating adventure. Check out our list of things to do this weekend in Southern California. Party on, Garth.

Friday

Macarons and Champagne
Learn how to make macarons with Pastry Chef, Clemence Gossett of The Gourmandise School of Sweets and Savories. Champagne will be provided.
Cost: $125
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Where: The Market @ Santa Monica Place, 395 Santa Monica Pl., Santa Monica, CA 90401

Be The Match Wine Tasting Extravaganza
Wine tasting event with California’s vineyards, appetizers and live music.
Cost: $40
Time: 6 PM – 10 PM
Where: Western Justice Center, 55 South Grand Ave.,Pasadena, CA 91105

Saturday

Woodshop Classix
A beer tasting event with the fundamental ideas of bottle sharing. See our story: Woodshop Classix: Not So Secret Beer Tasting Event
Cost: $40
Time: 12 PM – 8 PM
Where: Bravo Night Club, 1490 South Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805

Chinatown Summer Nights
Taste food from Chinatown, live cooking demonstration and food trucks plus music provided KCRW’s DJ’s.
Cost: Free
Time: 5 PM – 12 AM
Where: 943-951 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012

OC Foodie Fest 2011
100 gourmet food trucks and local restaurants, live entertainment, cooking and eating competitions and a farmer’s market.
Cost: General admission $12, VIP $75
Time: 12 PM – 6 PM, VIP 10 AM entry
Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, 2000 East Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92806

House of Blues Anaheim Presents Brewapalooza
Craft beer from The Bruery, Bootlegger’s, Green Flash, Ballast Point and Anchor Steam plus live music and appetizers.
Cost: General admission $12, VIP $25
Time: 1 PM
Where: House of Blues Anaheim, 1530 Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, CA

Simply Divine! A Summer Soirée for the Senses
Ticket buys you an all inclusive taste to local Los Angeles restaurants like Border Grill, Craft, Ford’s Filling Station, Porta Via, Street and Umami Burger. Wineries include Vina Robles, Strange Wines, Rigal and more.
Cost: $150
Time: 8 PM – 10:30 PM
Where: 9480 Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Sunday

Los Angeles Epicurean Festival
Features food and wine pairings, live entertainment and drinks and food demonstrations.
Cost: $75
Time: 12 PM – 6 PM
Where: Sofitel Los Angeles, 8555 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048

The First Annual Catalina Craft Brew BBQ
Hop on a ferry to Catalina Island with the crew from Beer In Paradise for a day of craft beer and food.
Cost: $100
Where: Check website for additional information

Photo: The scene from 2011 Taste of the Nation LA.

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