April 12, 2007
The Weekender
The Weekend Starts Here
Get the taxes done, then have a very unaccountable weekend.
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SATURDAY SMOKEOUT
You know a barbecue cook-off is legit when it's sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society. There's also a rib eating contest, so show up hungry and bring a spare shirt. 411: April 14, 10am-5pm, $9, Autry National Center, Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way (at Zoo Dr), 323-667-2000, autrynationalcenter.org |
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SATURDAY NIGHT LAUGHS
Ray Romano, Sarah Silverman, George Lopez and others perform to benefit the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation. You'll laugh hysterically for a good cause. 411: April 14, 8pm, $30-125, Wilshire Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd (between San Vicente and La Cienega), Beverly Hills, 310-491-1401, caaf4kids.org |
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SUNDAY SEDUCTION
Send your girlfriend to learn the mystical secrets of pole dancing. Oh, and in an unrelated matter, it's probably time to install that extra support beam in the bedroom. 411: April 13, 6:45-9pm; April 15, 9:45am-noon; $25, Hermosa Beach (location provided with confirmation), for tickets call 202-686-5990 or click here THE DADDY HOOKUP: Get $5 off by mentioning UrbanDaddy or entering "daddy" on the order form. |
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SUNDAY DODGEBALL AND STASH BASH
Get the squad back together for the 27th Annual 1983 Burt Reynolds Dodgeball Open. All players must sport a mustache, though you can buy one at the event. (For your sake, we're hoping you'll have to buy one.) 411: April 15, 1-5pm, $80 for teams of 6-8, $15 per free agent, Bellevue Rec Center, 826 Lucile Ave (at Marathon), Silver Lake, dodgeball4ever.com, to register click here |
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MONDAY NIGHT HAPPY HOUR
Blue Velvet's outdoor lounge launches with fresh cocktails (Green Tea Martinis, Hemingway Daiquiris), a new lounge menu (Monte Cristo Sandwiches, Indian Spiced Lamb Skewers) and fire pits. You can also take a dip in the pool. Could be the perfect spot to unwind after a long weekend of pole dance critiquing. 411: April 16, Blue Velvet, 750 Garland Ave (between 7th and 8th), Downtown, 213-239-0061, bluevelvetrestaurant.com |
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