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Cinco de Mayo in LA

Cinco de Mayo is on a Tuesday this year, but that just means you'll be partying all weekend AND on a weekday. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's unexpected victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, but here in the States it's really just an excuse to excessively eat and drink and wear sombreros. Here's my list of celebrations to check out around SoCal.
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Super Bowl Sunday in LA

Football's biggest game of the year is here. And you know what that means: Party time! Forget staying at home with a bag of chips and a six pack of beer. There are dozens of places all over LA to watch the Super Bowl on February 2. Whether you want a tropical hangout with cheap drinks, a hidden bar by the beach or vegan-style action, check out this list of where to watch the Super Bowl in Los Angeles. (And for you homebodies, there are a couple of take-out options, too.)
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Street's curried mussels

New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles

A Mayan Apocalypse replete with fire dancers, go-go boys and warrior sacrifices? A Moulin Rouge cabaret that will transport you to 19th century Paris in the middle of LA? An extravagant ball with Cleopatra herself? Yes, kids. It's New Year's Eve in Los Angeles. So if you didn't get enough role-playing at Halloween or just want to send off 2011 with a bang, here's where to go for New Year's Eve in Los Angeles.
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Angel City Derby Dolls

Whip It: Angel City Derby

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.
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