CHEW BREW

Dads Like To Eat: Father's Day Dining Guide 2009



  • What: "He taught you to tie your shoes, throw a fastball, carve a turkey, and knot a tie. Now it's time to repay the favor by taking your dad out for a nice time on this Father's Day, no Hallmark card necessary. We're sharing the details of the most intriguing meal deals we came across, as well as a few quick-hit potentials so you can take full advantage of all the L.A. restaurant scene has to offer."
  • When: Sunday, June 21st
  • Where: Click here for Complete Guide
  • Cost: $25 to $65.

    • FATHER'S DAY GIFT BREW

    Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto: A Robot-Themed Father's Day Gift Guide 2009



  • What: "The older we get, the more we realized that most dads are really just big kids. And what kid, big or small, doesn't love a mechanical man with lots of moving parts and Space Age aspirations? So, in order to discourage the yawn-worthy gifting that occurs on Father's Day, we put out our robo-radar and gathered a group of diverse robot gifts to pass on to your gadget-loving old man. ."
  • When: Sunday, June 21st
  • Where: Click here for Complete Gift Guide
  • Cost: $13 to $850.

    • Zbutton SALE BREW

    Warehouse Sale @ Taschen



  • What: "Steep discounts on their archival treasures of art publishing, including artist spotlights and thematic tomes on everything from vintage album covers to the miracles of modern architecture."
  • When: Friday, June 19th @ 10 am
  • Where: Taschen [Get Directions]
  • Cost: FREE admission.

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    The 16th Annual Brazilian Summer Festival 2009 @ Ford Ampitheatre



  • What: "The 2009 edition features the rhythms of Rio de Janeiro through the Samba and Bossanova, plus the acrobatic Capoeira show with LA Legend Mestre Amen and dancers along with the exuberant Brazilian choreography of the Vai-vai SambaxĂ© troupe."
  • When: Thursday, June 18th @ 7 pm
  • Where: Ford Amphitheatre [Get Directions]
  • Cost: $45.

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    "A Summer Tequila Tasting" @ San Antonio Winery



  • What: "San Antonio Winery invites all wine lovers to join them at 'A Summer Tequila Tasting' to sample various wines and tequila and the food that pairs well with them."
  • When: Friday, June 19th @ 7 pm
  • Where: San Antonio Winery [Get Directions]
  • Cost: $80 (For information or reservations call 323-330-8771).

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    Friday Night Sing-Alongs: ABBA @ Walt Disney Concert Hall



  • What: "Sending a S.O.S. to all Fernandos, Chiquititas and Dancing Queens! Unleash your inner songbird and belt out your favorite ABBA hits with hundreds of fellow fellow fans while accompanied by live musicians."
  • When: Friday, June 19th @ 7:30 pm
  • Where: Walt Disney Concert Hall [Get Directions]
  • Cost: FREE.

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    The US Air Guitar Championships @ The Troubadour



  • What: "Musicians of invisible instruments show off their air skills to prove they are the best at what they do."
  • When: Friday, June 19th @ 8 pm
  • Where: The Troubadour [Get Directions]
  • Cost: $18.

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    BCBG & Ella Moss Sample Sale @ Marriott Residence Inn



  • What: "Discounts on over 2,000 dresses, tops and handbags."
  • When: Saturday, June 20th @ 10 am
  • Where: Marriott Residence Inn [Get Directions]
  • Cost: Up to 70% off designer duds.

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    Cookout Tour @ Tanaka Farms



  • What: "Come out to the Tanaka Farms Cookout Tour for a guided walking tour of the farm, pick your own vegetables, prepare them yourselves and then cook them with tofu on the mesquite BBQ while sitting atop the bluff at Tanaka Farms.."
  • When: Saturday, June 20th @ 10 am
  • Where: Tanaka Farms [Get Directions]
  • Cost: $15.

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    Out Of The Box Events Presents: Chinatown Challenge @ Chinatown



  • What: "Enter the gates of Chinatown and discover hidden gems through an Out Of The Box Events scavenger hunt. The clues of the Chinatown Challenge are word problems and riddles that incorporate history and out of the box trivia of the area. This two hour journey will lead to movie locations, unique architecture, French connections and more."
  • When: Saturday, June 20th @ 2 pm
  • Where: Chinatown [Get Directions]
  • Cost: $25.

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    20th Annual Mariachi USA Festival @ Hollywood Bowl



  • What: "Five hours of nonstop Mariachi magic featuring the finest Mariachis with beautiful ballet folklorico and spectacular fireworks finale."
  • When: Saturday, June 20th @ 6 pm
  • Where: Hollywood Bowl [Get Directions]
  • Cost: $1 to $150.

    • Zbutton PHOTO BREW

    "Summer Love" @ Noni Art + Fashion Boutique



  • What: "Ten artists interpret the timeless theme of 'summer love' in a photo collection at Larchmont's Noni Art + Fashion Boutique."
  • When: Saturday, June 20th @ 7 pm
  • Where: Noni Art + Fashion Boutique [Get Directions]
  • Cost: FREE.

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    Wine & Cars Under The Stars @ Fairplex LA County Fairgrounds



  • What: "Spend an evening with fine wine, classic cars and ebullient entertainment at the 3rd annual Wine & Cars Under the Stars gala where the world's best wines and most amazing rides take center stage under a glorious Southern California summer sky."
  • When: Saturday, June 20th @ 7 pm
  • Where: Fairplex LA County Fairgrounds [Get Directions]
  • Cost: $100.

    • Zbutton SUGAR BREW

    Crumbs' Solstice Celebration @ Crumbs Bake Shop



  • What: "On Sunday, June 21, to celebrate the summer solstice and help you get through the longest day of the year, CRUMBS Bake Shop will give you a free coffee (hot or iced) with the purchase of any cupcake. Try the new Jolt Cupcake for the extra pick-me-up. Just mention 'SUGAR RUSH.'"
  • When: Sunday, June 21st @ 10 am
  • Where: Crumbs Bake Shop, [Get Directions]
  • Cost: FREE.

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    Pasadena Chalk Festival @ Paseo, Colorado



  • What: "For centuries artists have painted beautiful images on the boulevards and squares of great cities, using chalk as their medium and the street pavement as their canvas. Paseo Colorado's interconnected mix of retail, entertainment, housing and garden promenades helps the Pasadena Chalk Festival continue the legacy of the street painting art form."
  • When: Sunday, June 21st @ 10 am
  • Where: Paseo, Colorado [Get Directions]
  • Cost: FREE.

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    Femi Kuti with Santigold and Raphael Saadiq @ Hollywood Bowl



  • What: "Nigerian Afrobeat legacy Femi Kuti shares the stage with Santigold, a modern-day version of James Brown, and soul superstar Raphael Saadiq. These grooving performances will make you feel good, so good."
  • When: Sunday, June 21st @ 7 pm
  • Where: Hollywood Bowl [Get Directions]
  • Cost: $10 to $126.