weekend-what-up-sea-kegSometimes I get sad during bad weather. Sometimes I get sad that I shouldn’t can’t have a beer while kayaking. Thank goodness I found this beauty while floating about last weekend. Find yourself some fun weekend activities on this glorious warmish weekend. There’s plenty to do in this week’s Weekend, What Up! Tonight’s greatness? Speakeasy Beer Night at the Blue Palms Brewhouse in Hollywood — each pint you purchase gets you a raffle ticket for trip to San Francisco Beer Week! Many more events after the jump.

Friday

  • Get your boots out and go see Old 97′s with Langhorne Slim at the Music Box, and grab a beer from Blue Palms Brewhouse while you’re there! Tickets $33 after fees. Doors 8 PM. 6126 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood 90028 $33 after fees.
  • Pair your wine with a dance partner at Tango & Vino from Los Angeles Wine Tasting. Discover wines from small production wineries imported by Face to Face Wine Imports LLC and taste empanadas from the Empanada’s Place. Tickets include tango class, all wines and light appetizers. $48 per person or $78 for two tickets. Don’t forget to use the discount code “specialfor2″. 7 – 9 PM at Los Angeles Theater Center Grand Lobby 514 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013
  • Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is coming to the Sunset Strip, for reals. Catch them at the House of Blues for $30. Doors 8 PM, show 9 PM. 8430 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood 90069

Saturday

  • Taste away in Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar at the 2010 Union des Grands Crus Bordeaux Tasting. $59. 3 – 6 PM. 3021 Airport Ave. #203 Santa Monica 90405
  • Toast the big contract brewery in El Monte. Skyscraper Brewing is having their 4th Anniversary Party $20. 12 – 6 PM. 3229 Durfee Ave. El Monte, CA 91732
  • Fish tacos, tequila, beer, music and a patio. A Perfect Saturday at Verdugo Bar! Open 1 PM – 2 AM. 3408 Verdugo Rd. Glassell Park, 90065
  • This is bigger than Andre the Giant — Mark Mothersbaugh and Shepard Fairey’s exhibition The Big Picture opens. The DEVO frontman and artist’s exhibition spotlights their work as artists and philanthropists. Opening reception Saturday from 8 – 11 PM. The exhibition runs from January 22 – February 19 at the Subliminal Projects Gallery 1331 W Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026
  • If you love “raw, funky” soul music then prepare to get downnnnn at Funky Sole at The Echo. Free. Starts 10 PM. 1822 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles 90026
  • San Diego has great beers and beaches, but why not see Monster Trucks there too? Monster Jam at the Qualcomm Stadium has lots of giant rides with funny names, and certainly the people-watching will be top-notch. Gates open 5 PM, events starts 7 PM. “Pit Party” 3 – 5:30 PM. Tickets $15 after fees and up. 9449 Friars Rd. San Diego, 92108

Sunday

  • The first-annual Los Angeles Music Video Festival will be held at the Downtown Independent theater with a concert and after party at The Echoplex. Festival pass $30, individual tickets $10. 11 AM – 11 PM. Theater located at 251 South Main St. Los Angeles, 90012
  • Pies and beers, enough said. Indulge on National Pie Day at Eagle Rock Brewery from 12 – 6 PM. 3056 Roswell St. Los Angeles, 90056
  • Ladyface Alehouse and Brasserie begins celebrating their anniversary, kicking off with the release of their Russian Lullaby, their new Russian Imperial Stout. Psst, they release their Anniversary Ale on Monday! Open 11:30 AM – 10 PM. 29281 Agoura Rd. Agoura Hills, 91301
  • DineLA Restaurant Week is back! Try that restaurant you have been meaning to go to with a specialty prefixed menu. Lunch items range from $16, $22 and $28. Dinner items range from $26, $34 and $44. Restaurant week runs from January 23 – 28 and January 20 to February 4.
  • Check out Temecula’s Barley & Hops Gastropub during their 3rd Saturdays Belgian Beer and Cheese tasting. $20, starts at 6 PM. 31045 Temecula Pkwy. Temecula, 92592
  • Take a hike! Through Pasadena’s Eaton Canyon Falls with Pasadena’s Hiking Pacers. The almost 4 mile roundtrip hike will start at 7 AM sharp. Free. 7 – 10 AM. 1750 Eaton Canyon Nature Center, N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, 91107

All Weekend Long, My Babies

  • Head to Mammoth, because they’re celebrating their record inches of powder with the Big Snow Bash. Snowman villages, drinkies, the infamous roving burrito cat with $3 burritos, plus partying all weekend long. Events Friday – Sunday, full deets via the site or text MYMAMMOTH to 20123 for alerts.
  • It’s Art Weekend LA! During Saturday and Sunday Downtown LA will host numerous events at various locations all over their hood. Some VIP events have a ticket fee. 12 – 6 PM. Information center at 514 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013
  • You have always wanted a festival as an excuse to got to Mendocino and eat lots of crab and drink lots of wine, right? The Mendocino Crab and Wine Days begin this weekend. Check out the many events including a wine and crab train, a champagne and crab breakfast and an all you can eat CRAB FEED! Prices vary by event.
  • The Sonoma Valley Olive Season is in full effect. Dinners, tastings, tutorials and even chocolates with olives. Events vary by price and are ongoing all weekend!
  • Explore Light, Color and Space at Suprasensorial at MOCA Geffen. The installation features Latin American artists and a swimming pool (awesome)! General admission $10. Friday 11 AM – 5 PM, Saturday and Sunday 11 AM – 6 PM. 152 North Central Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • Go fish. The Sportsmen’s Exposition in Sacramento is the perfect place to get a new fishing rod or hit on outdoorsy men. General admission $15. Thursday through Sunday, hours vary. Cal Expo State Fairgrounds 1600 Exposition Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95815