According to some people Judgement Day is coming this weekend. Which means you better get ready to party hardy before the world ends with this Southern California edition of Weekend, What Up!

Friday

  • Come celebrate the grand opening of the new craft beer bar Beer Belly in Koreatown. The bar features 12 beers on tap. 5 PM – 1 AM. 532 S. Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020
  • Rare Beer Weekend at The Factory Gastrobar will feature Port Older Viscosity Bourbon Barrel-Aged Dark Strong Ale, Stone Double Double Dry Hopped IPA, New Belgium Le Terroir Dry Hopped Sour Ale and more. Opens at 4:30 PM. The Factory Gastrobar 4020 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, California 90807

Saturday

  • Drink:Eat:Play’s first ever Wine Festival at the Santa Monica pier features a dozen international and domestic wines. $50. 5 PM – 8 PM. Santa Monica Pier 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  • 40 teams will compete at the Red Bull Soapbox Race in downtown Los Angeles. Come and see who crashes and finishes. 11 AM – 3:15 PM. See event day information and location.
  • Come help raise funds to rebuild Japan at the Cherry Blossom Fun-Raiser & Japan Rebuild 10,000 Cranes. 11 AM – 3 PM. Los Angeles City Hall, 200 North Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • Join the band Saint Motel, Vanaprasta and friends at the Judgement Day concert. $13. 8 PM. The Roxy Theatre 9009 West Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
  • Arrr you ready for Pirate Festival?! Pirate Festival features beer, rum, food and pirates. Come dressed up with your eye-patches and ruffles. $30. Olympic Collection, 11301 Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064

Sunday

  • Wally’s Wine is throwing a In-N-Out and wine pairing at the 2011 Margerum/In-N-Out Tasting Event. Cost is $29.99. 1 PM – 4PM at Wally’s Wine 2107 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • Beverly Hills Beer Fest features beers from around the world, live music and six screens of the NBA playoffs. General admission is $28.25 and VIP is $56.50. Thompson Hotel 9360 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212
  • The Flavors of Los Angeles event features local restaurants and chefs. Participating chefs includes Chaya Venice’s Shigefumi Tachibe, Playa Rivera’s John Sedlar, Cafe Pinot’s Kevin Meehan and more. The event benefits the American Liver Foundation. Contact Taly Fantini at (310) 670-4624 or email for additional information. Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel 1700 Ocean Ave,. Santa Monica, CA 90401

All Weekend Long, My Babies

  • Fill your weekend with Greek food and homemade Greek pastries at the OC Greek Food Festival. Enjoy live music, eat, shop and tour the St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. Admission is $3.00 at the door or free with an e-ticket. Friday from 3 PM – 10 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 12 PM – 10 PM at St. John Greek Orthodox Church 405 N. Dale Street, Anaheim, CA 92801
  • The Everything to do with Sex Show offers “exciting stage and fashion shows,” as well as educational seminars presented by industry professionals. This event is 21+. Tickets $22.50 – $40. Friday from 3 PM – 11:59 PM, Saturday from 11 AM – 11:59 PM and Sunday from 11 AM – 6 PM at Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 South Figueroa Street, South Hall G, Los Angeles, CA 90015
  • The California Strawberry Festival offers live entertainment, arts & crafts, cooking demonstrations and more. Admission is $5-12. Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM – 6:30 PM at Strawberry Meadows of College Park 3250 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93033
  • The Silver Lake Jubilee features live tunes, a literary stage, art installations, comedy and more. Admission is $5. Saturday and Sunday around Silver Lake’s Sunset Junction.

American Craft Beer Week is coming to an end this weekend, check out our list of places to celebrate ACBW in Los Angeles.

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