7th Annual Shop & Dine Lake Forest Week
September 17-24
Lake Forest
http://www.lakeforestbusiness.com/148/Shop-Dine
Explore the local businesses of Lake Forest during this eight-day period. Various restaurants and shops will have specials this week, which will culminate with the Taste of Lake Forest on Sunday, September 24th.
Sloppy Seconds – Live in Southern California
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, September 18, De Via Bella Pizza & Sports Bar, Riverside
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, September 19, Skip Gibson’s BBQ, Grover Beach
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, September 21, Alex’s Bar, Long Beach
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, September 22, Soda Bar, San Diego
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, September 23, Viper Room, West Hollywood
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm, September 24, Slide Bar, Fullerton
http://www.facebook.com/SloppySecondsJunkRock
Punk rock band Sloppy Seconds will headline a handful of shows in Southern California this week. The cover fee and age limits vary by location, so check with the venue for details.
International Talk Like A Pirate Day
September 19
Everywhere
http://www.talklikeapirate.com/
As the name suggests, feel free to talk like a pirate all day today. Just avoid getting in trouble for it. Yarr~
2nd Annual Tastemakers of Orange County
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, September 20
The OC Mix, Costa Mesa
http://tastemakersofoc.com/
A food & beverage tasting event comes to Costa Mesa this Thursday night. General admission costs $95 and starts at 7pm. VIP admission costs $135, starts at 6pm, and comes with a keepsake apron. All attendees receive unlimited food and drink samples while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend.
Venice Art Crawl
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, September 21
Windward Ave Circle, Venice
http://www.veniceartcrawl.com/
Venice gets their own free and all-ages art walk this week, complete with a plethora of exhibits on display.
20th Annual SCOPE Poker Run
September 22-24
Hotel Maya, Long Beach
http://scopeinfo.com/
Contrary to the event name, a powerboat race comes to Long Beach this weekend. Multiple events will take place throughout the weekend, with the main race taking place on Saturday.
SoCal Regionals 2017
10:00 am – 9:00 pm, September 22-24
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
http://www.socalregionals.com/
A fighting-game tournament will take place this weekend in Anaheim. Registration to enter the tournament costs $55, and participants must bring their own wired controller. Spectator admission costs $10 for one day or $25 for all three days.
Stair Climb for Los Angeles
11:00 am – 10:00 pm, September 22
YMCA, Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.ymcala.org/stairclimb
On this day, the city will shut down Hope Street as thousands attempt to race up the stairs of the US Bank tower in Downtown Los Angeles. This all-day fest also includes food trucks, live music, a beer garden, rock-climbing walls, and more. Even if you cannot participate in the climb, the actual festival requires no fee to enter.
Aftershock 5 Year Anniversary Celebration
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm, September 22-24
Aftershock Brewing, Temecula
http://www.aftershockbrewingco.com/
Temecula’s Aftershock Brewing turns five years old this week, and to celebrate, they will have a bunch of rare beers on tap for you to try. This event has no admission fee – simply show up, and enjoy a cold one or two.
AdultCon #28
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, September 22
1:00 pm – 9:00 pm, September 23
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm, September 24
Los Angeles Convention Center, Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.adultcon.com/indexa.html
Adult entertainment fans will not want to miss AdultCon this weekend. This expo allows guests to purchase adult entertainment paraphernalia, meet & take photos with porn stars, browse accessories, and more. For an 18 & over event, these types of expos rarely contain live nudity, as all the talent cover up their private parts in some way. For those not totally into the porn industry, AdultCon also features vendors and speakers geared towards couples and sexuality, as to not make this an event that only men would attend. General admission costs $40 and includes a $5 token that guests can redeem at vendors or to take a photo with a model/star. For just $10 more, upgrade to VIP to gain admission to both days plus some extra perks, listed on the website. Parking costs $20 per vehicle, so find a way to carpool to alleviate that cost.
Pasadena Greek Fest 2017
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, September 22
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, September 23-24
St. Anthony Greek Church, Pasadena
http://pasadenagreekfest.org/
$4 admission gets you into this all-ages Greek festival, which includes food, drinks, desserts, music, dancers, games, rides, and more.
Blacklight Slide
5:00 pm – 1:00 am, September 22
Angel Stadium, Anaheim
http://www.blacklightslide.com/anaheimca
Ever wanted to participate in a blacklight run, but without the running? Now you have the Blacklight Slide. As the name suggests, this event consists of one big slide with neon water flowing down it, and attendees can slide down the slide covered in neon glowing water. Admission costs $50 and allows you unlimited rides on the slide until the end of the event.
23rd Annual San Diego Festival of Beer
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, September 22
Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, San Diego
http://www.sdbeerfest.org/
Get beer wasted with thousands of other people at this beer festival this Friday night in San Diego. The $50 admission grants you unlimited beer tasters from over 60 breweries pouring a total of over 120 different beers. The first 1,500 guests through the gate receive a souvenir cup to take home. No one under 21 may attend.
9th Annual Surf City Surf Dog Weekend
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, September 22
11:00 am – 1:00 pm, September 23
8:00 am – 3:30 pm, September 24
Huntington Dog Beach, Huntington Beach
http://surfdogevents.com/surf-city-surf-dog-
Catch a weekend of surfing and dogs this weekend in Huntington Beach. On Friday, visit the Rainwater Gallery for an opening reception. On Saturday, participate in various dog activities in Newport Beach. The expo lasts until Sunday, when the Surfing Dog contest also takes place. Events vary in price, so check the website for a price for each individual event.
22nd Annual Redondo Beach Lobster Fest
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, September 22
12:00 am – 11:00 pm, September 23
12:00 am – 8:00 pm, September 24
Seaside Lagoon, Redondo Beach
http://lobsterfestival.com/
Redondo Beach has a Lobster Fest going on this weekend, which will have lots of fresh lobster for guests to eat. In addition, guests can enjoy dancing, games, rides, music, arts & crafts, and more. The $15 admission includes parking and entry into the fest, while all food comes separate, so anyone wanting to eat will have to bring extra cash. Purchase presale tickets online to save $2, or search their website for additional meal packages, such as surf & turf and more.
3rd Annual Catalina Wine Mixer
7:30 pm – 12:00 am, September 22
6:30 pm – 12:30 am, September 23
12:30 pm – 10:30 pm, September 24
Descanso Beach Club, Avalon
http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/event/catalina-wine-mixer-2017
A wine & music festival will take place on Catalina Island all this weekend. Various events will take place, all of which have different admission prices, starting at $69. No one under 21 may attend.
18th Annual Cruisin’ For A Cure Car Show
6:00 am – 4:30 pm, September 23
OC Fair & Events Center, Costa Mesa
http://www.cruisinforacure.com/
This all-ages charity car show returns to the OC Fair this Saturday morning. Admission costs $15, and includes free prostate testing for men. Parking costs $8 for general or $10 for preferred parking.
Los Angeles Heart Walk
8:00 am – 12:00 pm, September 23
Rose Bowl, Pasadena
http://www.heartwalkla.org/
Raise money to walk around Pasadena during this charity walk this Saturday morning.
23rd Annual Pacific Islander Festival of San Diego
8:00 am – 4:00 pm, September 23-24
Ski Beach, Mission Bay Park, San Diego
http://www.pifasandiego.com/
Check out this free and all-ages Pacific Islander festival this weekend in San Diego. Visitors will find food, treats, arts & crafts, games, merchandise, music, dancing, and more. Please have cash available for either parking or the shuttle service.
Rigs and Rods – United Pacific Industries Car & Truck Show
9:00 am – 3:00 pm, September 23
United Pacific Industries, Long Beach
http://www.upicarshow.com/
Enjoy a free and all-ages car show this Saturday in Long Beach.
Anaheim Craft & Vintage Fair
9:00 am – 4:00 pm, September 23
Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church, Anaheim
http://www.facebook.com/events/123384988393050/
A free and all-ages local arts & crafts fair takes place in Anaheim this Saturday.
Julian Apple Days Festival
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, September 23-24
Meghini Winery, Julian
http://www.julianappledays.com/
A weekend full of activities for the family comes to Julian this weekend. Admission costs $5 and gets you in to find live entertainment, games, food, drinks, treats, vendors, arts & crafts, and more.
16th Annual Irvine Global Village Festival
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, September 23
Bill Barber Park, Irvine
http://www.irvinefestival.org/
This international cultural festival occurs this Saturday in Irvine at Bill Barber Park. Free to park and enter for all ages, this multicultural fest features international cuisine, live entertainment, a kids village with crafts & activities, cultural & religious exhibits, and an international marketplace.
A Current Affair: Pop-Up Vintage Marketplace
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, September 23-24
Cooper Design Space, Downtown Los Angeles
http://itsacurrentaffair.com/
Check out over 40 vendors selling vintage apparel and accessories this Saturday in Downtown Los Angeles. Regular admission costs $12 and starts at 12pm, while early entry for 10am costs $20.
Margarita Taco Festival
11:00 am – 6:00 pm, September 23
Bridgeport Park, Santa Clarita
http://nightout.com/events/margarita-taco-festival
As the event name suggests, this all-ages festival will have tacos and margaritas for you to taste. General admission costs $10 but only gets you in and does not include and food or drinks. Admission with margaritas included cost $45 for one person or $80 for two.
$5 Hakata Ramen Sale
11:00 am – 11:00 pm, September 23-24
Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata, Irvine
http://www.shinsengumigroup.com/
http://www.facebook.com/events/1509958082394342/
Shin-Sen-Gumi in Irvine will offer $5 bowls of their famous ramen this weekend. They will stop when they reach 1100 bowls served per day. Arrive early to score this deal!
2nd Annual San Gabriel Valley Sour Beer Festival
11:00 am – 2:00 am, September 23
38 Degrees, Monrovia
http://38degreesalehouse.com/
http://www.facebook.com/events/104350796933014/
Contrary to the event name, this event will not function as a festival. Instead, 38 Degrees in Monrovia will have a plethora of sour ales on tap available for you to try. This event has no cover charge or admission – simply show up, and pay for drinks as you go.
8th Annual Orange County Brew Ha Ha Craft Beer Festival
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, September 23
Oak Canyon Park, Silverado
http://www.ocbrewhaha.com/
The OC Brew Ha Ha returns for its seventh annual iteration this Saturday at Oak Canyon Park in the hills of Silverado. Benefiting the Local 3631 Firefighters Union, this craft beer festival will feature over 100 different breweries, over 200 different beers, many food trucks, seminars from beer experts, live entertainment, and more. General admission costs $45 presale or $55 at the door, and begins at 1pm, while VIP admission costs $60 presale or $70 at the door, and begins at 12pm. All beers will cease pouring at 4pm, leaving the final hour to sober up and find food.
Speaking of transportation, ensure that you look up the location prior. Cell phone signals do not reach Oak Canyon Park, so once you arrive, expect to turn off your phone to conserve battery. Oak Canyon Park only has two ways to exit, both of which always have police stationed to catch drunk drivers. The toll-free method to arriving involves taking the 55 freeway, exiting Chapman Avenue, and driving east until you reach the park.
Bloody Mary Festival
12:00 pm – 4:30 pm, September 23
Candela, La Brea/Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles
http://www.thebloodymaryfest.com/
$45 gets you in to two hours of unlimited tastings of food and beverages this Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles. A two-hour session will start at either 12pm or 2:30pm. No one under 21 may attend.
1st Annual Craft Beer LB Fest
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, September 23
Rancho Los Cerritos, Long Beach
http://craftbeerlb.com/
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/craft-beer-long-beach-festival-tickets-34591808029
A family-friendly beer festival comes to Long Beach this Saturday afternoon. Children 15 and under enter for free. Non-drinkers enter for $10. General admission with ten beer tasters costs $20 and starts at 1pm. VIP admission with 15 beer tasters costs $40 and starts at 12pm. Add an event t-shirt for $10.
3rd Annual Beer By The Bay
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, September 23
Coronado Ferry Landing, Coronado
http://www.beerbythebay.com/
Coronado gets their own beer festival this Saturday afternoon. General admission costs $40 presale or $50 at the gate, and starts at 1pm. VIP admission costs $50 presale and starts at 12pm. All attendees receive unlimited beer samples from the 15 participating breweries while supplies last. Attendees should bring cash if they plan to buy food. No one under 21 may attend.
Coastal Country Jam BBQ & Beer Fest
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm, September 23-24
Huntington State Beach, Huntington Beach
http://coastalcountryjam.com/
A barbecue, beer, and country music festival will take place on the beach this weekend. Presale tickets to this event start at $159.
6th Annual Celebrity Red CARpet Safety Event
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, September 23
Commissary at Sony Pictures Studios, Culver City
http://www.celebrityredcarpetevent.com/
Celebrities teach you about car safety and keeping children safe at this charity event this Saturday afternoon in Culver City. Basic admission costs $18.50 and comes with nothing, while admission with safety gear starts at $122.
2017 San Diego Uncorked Wine Festival
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, September 23
Embarcadero Marina Park North, San Diego
http://uncorkedwinefestivals.com/san-diego-live-wine-festival/
Enjoy a wine festival with over 60 different wines, food trucks, live music, and more. General admission costs $60 and starts at 2pm, while VIP admission costs $70 and starts at 1pm. All attendees receive unlimited wine tastings while supplies last. Food comes at a separate cost, so bring cash for food. No one under 21 may attend.
Brewyard Outdoor Stein Festival
1:00 pm – 11:00 pm, September 23
Brewyard Beer Company, Glendale
http://www.brewyardbeercompany.com/
http://www.facebook.com/events/1513475598712385/
Bring your own stein or boot to taste some Oktoberfest beer in Glendale this Saturday. This event has no admission – simply bring your glass, and you can drink for $8 each pour.
1st Annual San Fernando Valley Zine Fest
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, September 23
Magnolia Science Academy, Reseda
http://www.sfvzinefest.com/
Art lovers rejoice – the San Fernando Valley gets their own Zone Fest this Saturday night, This free and all-ages event will feature hundreds of local and/or independent authors and publishers sharing their magazines, comics, and other DIY material. Workshops and speakers will engage attendees with more material.
Food Wine & Brew Celebration
6:30 pm – 11:00 pm, September 23
San Diego Zoo, San Diego
http://www.zoofoodandwine.com/
Sample food, beer, and wine at the zoo this Saturday night in San Diego. General admission costs $125 and starts at 7:30, while VIP admission costs $225 and starts at 6:30. All guests receive unlimited samples while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend.
Bumps and Brewses
7:00 pm – 1:00 am, September 23
Iron Triangle Brewing, Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/bumps-and-brewses-tickets-36279665456
A popup wrestling feature will take place in a brewery in Downtown LA this Saturday night. Admission costs $20. No one under 21 may attend.
Yeastie Boys @ The World Famous Doll Hut
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, September 23
The World Famous Doll Hut, Anaheim
http://www.facebook.com/events/132524797341112/
Get your weekly dose of punk rock this Saturday night in Anaheim. The cover for this show costs $10. No one under 21 may enter.
Doomsday Ball
9:00 pm – 2:00 am, September 23
Globe Theatre, Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.facebook.com/events/1972790439618967/
Explore kinks, fetishes, and fashion at this nightclub event in Downtown LA this Saturday night. Admission starts at $12 and gets you in to a night of music, fashion, and other sexy fashion. No one under 21 may attend.
San Diego Restaurant Week
September 24 – October 1
Various Restaurants, San Diego County
http://www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com/
For eight full days, various restaurants all over San Diego County will participate in this special week, where they will offer special prix-fixe meals that highlight their unique cuisine. Use this chance to explore and discover new restaurants in the area!
19th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk
8:00 am – 1:00 pm, September 24
Brookside Park, Pasadena
http://www.wigglewagglewalk.org/
Join hundreds of dog lovers as they all walk with their dogs this Sunday morning in Pasadena. Walk along with your dog, or join a team and walk together. After the walk, stick around for a pet expo, complete with vendors, pet adoptions, pet services, food, drinks, arts & crafts, and more.
Tustin’s 90th Celebration
10:00 am – 2:00 pm, September 24
Old Town Tustin, Tustin
http://www.tustinca.org/
http://www.facebook.com/events/1831055926911638/
A free and all-ages street fair comes to Tustin this Sunday morning, complete with vendors, food, live entertainment, and more.
33rd Annual Abbot Kinney Festival
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, September 24
Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice
http://abbotkinney.org/
This free all-ages street fair showcases the best of local businesses in food, drinks, merchandise, apparel, accessories, art, crafts, local music, and more. Abbot Kinney will close to traffic to allow the thousands of visitors to freely roam the streets and explore all the vendors.
8th Annual Sausage & Beer Festival
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, September 24
Highland Springs Resort, Cherry Valley
http://www.hsresort.com/beer/
Halfway between the Inland Empire and Palm Desert lies the High Springs Resort, where they will host their annual Sausage & Beer Festival this weekend. Unlike a standard beer festival, this event will run continuously during the allotted times with no set schedule or strict event time. Free to attend, visitors will end up paying for food and drinks as they go, so nobody has to rush to drink beer in a certain period of time. Bring plenty of cash if you intend to endure a long session here.
Battle of the Burger
2:00 pm – 7:00 pm, September 24
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Los Angeles
http://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/things-to-do/time-out-los-angeless-battle-of-the-burger-presented-by-guinness
Sample some of the best burgers in Los Angeles County this Sunday afternoon in Downtown LA. General admission costs $30 presale or $35 at the door, and gets you in to one of two 2-hour session where you can stuff your face full of burgers. Each guests also receives one complimentary Guinness Blonde Lager.
3rd Annual Totally Tustin Food & Wine Festival
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, September 24
Tustin City Hall, Tustin
http://tustinchamber.org/our-3rd-annual-totally-tustin-food-and-wine-festival-is-here/
$50 gets you in to sample food and drinks from all the participating Tustin businesses this Sunday night.
A Punk, A Camera, and An Empty Stomach 