What I crave right now is a scrumptious big juicy hamburger. I want to take a bite of the beef, provolone cheese, tomato, lettuce and buns and have them play mash up in my stomach. As I leave to discover the hamburger of my dreams, I am leaving you with this list of things to do on Weekend, What Up!

Friday

  • Movember has come to a close, so it’s time to party … or Parté! The Movember Los Angeles Gala Parté is for mo bros and mo sistas alike, so before you ditch the upper-lip fur, go celebrate supporting men’s health at the Avalon. 9 PM – 2 AM. 1735 Vine St. Los Angeles, CA 90028
  • Join LA food trucks at Speedzone for The San Gabriel Valley Foodtruck Fest. Trucks includes Tapa Boy, White Rabbit, Tropical Shave Ice, and Great Balls on Tires. 5 PM – 12 AM. 17871 Castleton St. Industry, CA 91748
  • Today kicks off Silver Lake Holiday Nights Out celebrating local business on the Sunset Junction featuring live music, carolers. 6 PM – 9 PM. 4019 West Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90029.
  • Mosey over to First Fridays in Venice (and maybe mention how you support food trucks there). Shop, stroll and have a few beverages along Abbot Kinney from 6 – 10 PM. Apple cider and s’mores on Zingara’s back patio! Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice, CA 90291

Saturday

  • Our friends over at Finerthingsla.com are throwing a holiday party! Join them for the Christmas Kegger at The Parlor in Hollywood. Admission includes 2 beers, and the proceeds go to Food on Foot. $10. 9:30 PM – 1 AM. 7250 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046
  • It’s that time of the month! Monthly Mobile Mash Up at The Verdugo Bar featuring Grill ‘Em All, Lomo Arigato, and Mandoline Grill. 1 PM – 7 PM. 3408 Verdugo Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90065
  • Melrose District, Los Angeles & LA Street Food present Less Mall. More Melrose. The event features four food trucks plus sales and discounts from local Melrose vendors. 7465 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046 (On Melrose Ave. between La Brea and Fairfax.)
  • CHOC Fest 2010 at Knott’s Berry Farm features food trucks from L.A. and Orange County. The event benefits CHOC Children’s Hospital. $8. 10 AM – 3 PM. 8039 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA 90621
  • Santa Monica will officially light their giant shopping cart Christmas tree at the Main Street Holiday Tree Lighting. Festive music and a candlelit walk from the California Heritage Museum follow. 4 PM. 2612 Main St. Santa Monica, CA 90405

Sunday

  • There is more to Sweden than just Ikea. The Swedish Christmas Fair at The Shrine Expo Center features Swedish food, folk dancing and handmade crafts. $8. 10 PM – 5 PM. 700 W 32nd St. Los Angeles, CA 90007
  • Down Home Hanukkah celebrates American folk art, music, crafts and more at this special time of year. Tickets $10. 11 AM – 4 PM. The Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
  • Even more holiday cheer in the beach community! See Santa, carolers and more at the Abbot Kinney Holiday Walk. 3 – 8 PM along Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice, CA 90291
  • Headed to Vegas? Watch out for all those runners taking over the strip at the Las Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and 1/2. Last year they had over 30,000 people (including DET’s very own Stan and Cambria). Registration is closed, but they need volunteers! And we can always use more cheering from the sidelines. Race begins at 7 AM at the Mandalay Bay parking lot, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89119

All Weekend Long!

  • Head over to Pizza Port in Carlsbad for the 14th San Diego Strong Ale Festival. The event will feature more than 75 beers all over 8% alcohol. Someone call a cab! $30. Friday 4 PM – 11 PM, Saturday 11 AM – 10 PM. 571 Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad, CA 92008
  • The 19th Annual Indio International Tamale Festival is here featuring tamale eating contest, parade, and dancing. Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM. Downtown Indio, CA 92201 (Between Highway 111 and Indio Boulevard)
  • Need to get some holiday shopping done for the ladies? Or maybe you are a crafty lady yourself. Why not go to the Santa Monica Gem and Jewelry Show for free? Free via Goldstar. 1855 Main St. Santa Monica CA 90401 11 – 5PM

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