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Whip It: Angel City Derby

Stories 10 Mar 2011 Mar Yvette

Have you heard? Culver City is the new home of Women’s Roller Derby and the Angel City Derby Girls are marking their territory with Rush Street as the official sponsor venue for all pre- and post-bout action. $20 bottomless Bloody Mary bar? Meet & greets? Plenty of eats? Yes, yes, and yes.

Eat Sushi, Help Japan

Stories 10 Mar 2011 Mar Yvette

We've heard of "all you can eat" sushi, but this is one instance where eating all you can really should be encouraged. In an unprecedented move, Takami Sushi & Robata in Downtown LA is donating 100% of all profits (yes, as in 100%) to the Red Cross Japanese Relief Fund.

Mix It Up @ Les Deux

Stories 9 Mar 2011 Mar Yvette

Looking to mix a little business with pleasure? Of course you are. And now that Les Deux has reimagined itself as a pretension-free gastropub, you might actually want to stop by on the second & fourth Thursday of every month for “Mixed Business," a bi-monthly DJ series with KCRW’s Dan Wilcox.

Yo… Get to Steppin’!

Stories 7 Mar 2011 Mar Yvette

Thump, clap, stomp. Repeat. Feel that? Oh yeah, that's the rhythm of Step Afrika, the "no instruments, just body parts" dance troupe that travels around the world with their intricately catchy rhythms and sounds that come from nothing more than footsteps, claps and spoken word. And now you can catch these guys and girls up close & personal when they step on the stage Friday, March 11 in Pasadena.

Hot New Pick: Nail Garden

Stories 7 Mar 2011 Mar Yvette

Okay, I know what you're thinking. "Another nail salon? Girl, puh-leez! There are a hundred of 'em on every corner." That may be true, but are you willing to lose a finger to fungus or marinate your precious toes in bacteria-filled water? Yeah, didn't think so. Now you don't have to worry thanks to Nail Garden.*BONUS* If you go in and tell them you heard about Nail Garden on Marpop you’ll get 15% off your service!

Bale Folclorico

Stories 7 Mar 2011 Mar Yvette

And you thought Carnaval was your last chance to see barely-dressed Brazilians shaking it up right before your eyes. Oh ye of little faith. Bale Folclorico de Bahia is ready to give audiences a jolt with "Sacred Heritage," a primal mix of Bahian folkloric dance, eye-popping acrobatics, capoeira stunts and Carnaval-inspired dances that blend the ancient and the contemporary.

Edwardian Ball, Romanov, Mardi Gras, Carnaval

Stories 4 Mar 2011 Mar Yvette

Edwardian Ball at the Music Box, Romanov Restaurant and Lounge, Dominick's Mardi Gras Menu, Carnaval at Zabumba with Brazilian Dancers on the Good Day LA show (03/03/2011).

A Taste of Miami in LA

Stories 3 Mar 2011 Mar Yvette

Feeling crabby in LA? You're in luck. You can get your Florida stone crab fix without having to fly out to Joe's Stone Crab in Miami. The Grill on the Alley in Beverly Hills and Westlake are serving up the crustaceans with the black-tipped claws both as an appetizer (two large claws for $38) or a main course (four for $58) now until the end of March.

Edwardian Ball

Stories 1 Mar 2011 Mar Yvette

Welcome to the party, kids. The Edwardian Ball is once again descending in LA for one night of turn-of-the-19th-century whimsy, art, music, theatre, fashion, steam punk madness, carnival revelry, parlour games, sideshows, and so much more. Inspired by the late author & illustrator Edward Gorey, every aspect of the party--which is set in the Edwardian era, naturally--gives a nod to the literary cult figure's quasi-macabre yet innocently goth sensibility.

Hot New Pick: Sweet Lady Jane

Stories 1 Mar 2011 Mar Yvette

If you love cake--I'm talking really, really good cake--then chances are if you haven't already fallen over backwards after tasting one from Sweet Lady Jane, you've at least heard the stories about the exquisite not-too-sweet sweetness of an SLJ cake. And wait until you hear about the savory stuff--gooey grilled cheese on toasted, buttery, fluffy brioche, anyone?

Oscar Menus, OC Restaurant Week, The English Beat

Stories 25 Feb 2011 Mar Yvette

Food & fun expert Mar Yvette features Oscar menus from the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel and Gordon Ramsay at The London, Orange County Restaurant Week with Sol Cocina and The Winery, and special musical guest Dave Wakeling from The English Beat, all on the Good Day LA show (02/24/2011).

OC Resto Week

Stories 24 Feb 2011 Mar Yvette

Hey, foodies! LA isn't the only county in SoCal that offers a week of top-notch discount dining. Now in its third year, Orange County Restaurant Week (Feb 27-March 5) is hoping to make the event better than ever with 100 participating restaurants ranging from upscale and fine dining, to casual and family-friendly eateries. The special three-course prix-fixe menus fall within three price categories: lunch for $10, $15 or $20, and dinner for $20, $30 or $40.

LA’s Oscar Celebrations

Top Lists 23 Feb 2011 Mar Yvette

Ready for your close-up? Even if you’re not one of the glittery, overprivileged few who will be basking in superfluous glory at the Academy Awards on Sunday, February 27, there’s no reason you can’t party--and eat and get pampered--like an A-lister. I'm not talking about those invite-only parties for the rich, famous, and hyper-ego'd.

Sweet Lady Jane, BH Wine Fest, Margarita Day, Pasadena Dance Fest

Stories 23 Feb 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features Sweet Lady Jane, Beverly Hills Wine Festival, Margarita Day with Ortega 120, and the Pasadena Dance Festival, on the Good Day LA show (02/17/2011).

Holy Smokes: Cigar Night

Stories 22 Feb 2011 Mar Yvette

Feel like a smoke? I'm certainly no advocate for lighting up, but the idea of hanging out with a few fine cigars, sipping on fine wine and enjoying a decadent five-course feast does have its appeal. And now you can indulge in that very thing every first Monday of the month starting March 7 at Santa Monica's new 31Ten Lounge.

Valentines Day, Supperclub, Sunset Marquis, Gavert Atelier, Alegria

Stories 11 Feb 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features Valentines Day fun with Nibnobs, Supperclub, Sunset Marquis, Gavert Atelier and Alegria on the Good Day LA show (02/10/2011).

Hot New Pick: Supperclub

Stories 10 Feb 2011 Mar Yvette

Dinner. Dancing. And a boy named Billy. What more do you need for a faaaaabulous night out on the town? Nothing, as long as you have a sense of humor and a taste for the not so usual. Supperclub LA has arrived in the City of Angels and this all-in-one experience is ready to whisk you away to an ever-changing world of the whimsical, the wildly delicious and the downright wacky.

Get Your Steak On…

Stories 10 Feb 2011 Mar Yvette

...for a helluva lot less than you normally would. BLT Steak, that swankiest of swanky steakhouses, is celebrating its birth date on March 3, and you get the gift. For one day only, BLT Steak’s famous filets, rib eye and New York strip steaks, Dover sole (the fish alone is $50!), and blackboard main courses will be priced at $33.04 while all sides, desserts, and cocktails will be just $3.03! As for those famous life-changing popovers, those are, as always, free.

Just Dance, People!

Stories 9 Feb 2011 Mar Yvette

Are we human? Or are we dancers? That ridiculously flummoxing question might come courtesy of The Killers (seriously, dudes, WTH?!), but the folks behind the 4th Annual Pasadena Dance Festival seem to have the answer: We’re dancers, people! From Thursday, Feb 17 to Saturday, Feb 19, the three-day event will celebrate with shows, classes and workshops for beginners and pros alike.

Year of the Rabbit

Stories 9 Feb 2011 Mar Yvette

It might be the Year of the Rabbit, but the 4th Annual Nite N Day celebration on Saturday, February 12th in Chinatown's Historic Central Plaza will have plenty of Lion Dancers and other eye-catching performances during the day of food, music, and culture. The best part of it all? It's FREE to the public!

LA’s Most Blinged-Out Facial

Stories 7 Feb 2011 Mar Yvette

They say diamonds are a girl's best friend, but did you ever think they'd be your skin's best ally? Sonya Dakar, LA’s go-to skin guru for virtually every famous face in Hollywood, says yes. Throughout the month of February, you can book the “Diamond Peel” treatment (yes, it uses real crushed diamonds) for yourself and get one free for someone else.

Silver Lake Chorus, Maui & Sons Bar, W Hotel, Malibu Cafe, The Get Down Boys

Stories 5 Feb 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features the Silver Lake Chorus, and Super Bowl fun at Maui and Sons Bar and Grill, the W Hotel in Westwood, the Malibu Cafe at Calamigos Ranch, and the Get Down Boys bluegrass band on the Good Day LA show (02/03/2011).

Jump Around: Traces in LA

Stories 4 Feb 2011 Mar Yvette

Real People. Unreal Feats. And might we add, Crazy Feets! There's a new acrobatic-dance-performance-art troupe in town and they're called Traces. Performing for the first time in LA now until February 11th at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre, this six-man + one-woman show is ready to blow your mind.

Silver Lake Gleeeee!

Stories 3 Feb 2011 Mar Yvette

Whether or not you're a fan of Glee, you will most certainly fall in love with The Silver Lake Chorus. That's because TSLC is an anything-but-annoying multicultural group of 20- and 30-somethings who sing fun and delightful and lovely and inspiring choral versions of popular indie songs. And you can see them live this Friday in Echo Park...but first, catch them performing on my Weekend Roundup on Thursday, Feb 3rd!