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One of our staff members (we’ll name him “La Bouche”) is probably soaking his arm, leg and body in a bucket of ice similar to this one after the tragic events of the Cruelest Lunch Break of 2010. “La Bouche” was hit by a car while running on Tuesday. “La Bouche” is alive, but “La Bouche” can’t drink and is confined to a bed. Don’t be like “La Bouche” this weekend. Get out of your apartment and go to some of these killer events! One request — don’t tell “La Bouche” about your amazing weekend … ’cause you might make “La Bouche” sad.

Friday

  • Eagle Rock Brewery will be selling brand spankin’ new growlers and releasing a new summery Citra-hopped saison. The Grilled Cheese Truck will be there too! Growler fills 4 – 6 PM (all weekend), Grilled Cheese Truck 6 – 10 PM, taproom open 4 – 10 PM at 3056 Roswell St. Los Angeles, CA 90065
  • MGMT is promoting their sophomore album “Congratulations” at the Greek Theatre. Tickets $35. Show at 7:30 PM at 2700 N. Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027
  • Three wine tastings, three locations: Pasadena’s Wine Styles Wine Shop for $20 from 5 – 9:30 PM at 1007 Mission Street South Pasadena, CA 91030. Studio City’s Flask Fine Wines for $17 from 4:30 – 8:30 PM at 12194 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604. Glendale’s Rosso Wine Shop for $20 plus food pairings 5 – 8 PM at 3459-1/2 N Verdugo Road Glendale, CA 91208.
  • The Daily Pint is featuring cask and on tap Ballast Point beers at Ballast Point Night. Beers include Sculpin IPA (cask), Brother Levonian Saison (cask), Calico Amber Ale, Fathom PIL, Piper Down Scottish Ale, Ginger Big Eye IPA, Yellowtail IPA and Sculpin IPA. 7 PM – 2 AM at 2310 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405

Saturday

  • The Outdoor Cinema Food Fest will be screening “The Big Lebowski” with our food truck pals Munchie Machine, The Greasy Wiener, Papas Tapas and Great Balls on Tires. Online tickets are $9.43. Doors open at 6 PM at Exposition Park 700 State Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90037
  • The Saban Free Clinic presents its 13th Annual Extravaganza for the Senses, a food and wine event for a good cause. Tickets $60 on Goldstar otherwise $100 or $225 VIP. 7 – 10 PM at the Sunset Gower Studios 1438 N. Gower St. Hollywood CA 90028
  • Drink Eat Play is hosting a Sake Soiree at Gonpachi Restaurant. Dozens of Sakes and hors d’oeuvres. $30 presale, $50 at the door. 4 – 7 PM at 134 N La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90211
  • Indulge in a the Summer Wine Dinner hosted at Lobo Castle. Dinner is prepared with ingredients from the onsite garden and paired with local wines. $142 from 6:30 – 11 PM at 31400 Lobo Canyon Rd. Agoura, CA 91301
  • Instructors from the UCLA Extension wine program will leading Student Day at Rosenthal at the Malibu Estate Vineyard. $20 with online registration. 10 AM – 12:30 PM at 26023 Pacific Coast Hwy. Malibu, CA 90265
  • The comedy-drama “Jaybird & Hallelujah” about a group of bus passengers battling their own demons opens with two casts, two interpretations and two endings. Tickets $10 – $13. Shows at 9:15 PM and 10:30 at The NoHo Actors Studio 5215 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601
  • The monthly Beer Pong Tournament at Verdugo Bar is on! Battle it out over fine beverages and enjoy eats from The South Philly Experience food truck from 2 – 7 PM at 3408 Verdugo Road Los Angeles, CA 90065
  • The Library Alehouse is having its 15th anniversary and will be holding an anniversary raffle. Buy anything there and you will be entered in the raffle for a $150 Library Alehouse gift card. All day long at 2911 Main St. Santa Monica, CA 90405
  • Catch the Mariachi Divas in a tribute to Selena at the Levitt Pavilion in Pasadena. The Levitt Pavillion has free outdoor concerts all summer long, plus they sell beer and wine at the venue. Starts 8 PM at 85 E. Holly St. Pasadena, CA 91103

Sunday

  • Stone Brewing Company is hosting its 4th Annual Sour Fest, a perfect opportunity to dabble in the sours if you haven’t yet.  Tickets are $40 and get you a glass and taster tickets. 10 AM – 7 PM at 1999 Citracado Pkwy. Escondido, CA 92029
  • Famed DJ Rick Dees presents the Rick Dees Hollywood Yard Sale at the Grand Opening of the L.A. Flea Market with live entertainment, “high-end” yard sale items and lots of food trucks! Admission prices range from $5 – $25. 9 AM – 5 PM at Dodger Stadium 1000 Elysian Park Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • Pack a picnic and enjoy free desert at the Pasadena Museum of History’s Ice Cream Social made possible by a grant from the Paloheimo Foundation. 12 – 4 PM at 470 West Walnut St. Pasadena, CA 9110
  • Ludacris, Ray J and more perform in The Developing Options Diabetes Awareness & Healthy Living Celebrity Benefit Concert. Doors open at 5 PM. Ticket prices range from $40-$75. Club Nokia 800 West Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015
  • The Hollywood Bowl hosts an incredible line-up with The Swell Season, She and Him and The Bird and The Bee.  Ticket prices range from $12 – $130+. 7 PM at the Hollywood Bowl 2301 N Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA 90068
  • Sunday is St. Arnoldus Day! Celebrate the Patron Saint of Belgian Beers by knocking some back at any of these fine establishments. Verdugo Bar will host the Patty Wagon truck for all your beer munchie needs.

All Weekend Long, My Babies

  • Drink Wine on the Water with Corks Away! Why didn’t I find this sooner? Seating is still available during the weekend. Prices start at $39 for mimosa cruises, times vary. 194 Marina Dr Suite 101 Long Beach, CA 90803. Contact them for exact boarding location.
  • The California Wine Festival invades Santa Barbara Thursday through Saturday with tapas, rare wine tastings and a beachside party. Tickets $49 – $125. 6:30 – 9 PM Thursday and Friday, 1 – 4 PM Saturday. Thursday at De La Guerra Adobe Courtyard 15 E. De La Guerra St. Santa Barbara, CA 93108, Friday at Chase Palm Park Plaza 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Saturday at Chase Palm Park Oceanside 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Bar One has fun lined up all weekend, including joining forces with Frysmith for an American craft beer tasting. $20 gets you the beers plus a fry boat. Starts at 8 PM sharp. Check out all the other good stuff throughout the weekend, including burgers with Grill’em All and specials on drinks at Bar One Beer & Wine Parlor 12518 Burbank Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601
  • The California State Fair began yesterday and runs through August 1. Check out the award winning beers and wines from California if you head up to Sacramento! Tickets start at $10 with discount prices available until the end of Friday, July 16. Fair open 10 AM – 10 PM Fridays through Sundays. Cal Expo1600 Exposition Blvd. Sacramento , CA 95815

Don’t forget to check the Get Fit List for July 2010 to run off those extra el-bees.