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08/23/07
Your weekend is calling.
UD PERKS
Catalina Hotel on South Beach
UrbanDaddy Perks—a private benefits program for UD readers—started in New
York, but LA deserves privileges too, so here's your first one: Enjoy a free night's stay at the sexy
Catalina Hotel in the heart of South Beach, no strings attached. We'll even throw in an open bar during the
hotel's happy hour. (We know, we shouldn't have.)
THURSDAY DRINKS
The Vine Bar
You won't find an eye-catching sign out front (just an easily missed arrow that says
"Cocktails"). But as you break in the leather couches in the hidden upstairs lounge, go ahead and say you
knew this quietly reopened neighborhood spot way back when.
- 411:
- The Vine Bar, 1235 Vine St (between Santa Monica and Fountain), Hollywood, 323-871-4060
FRIDAY SPECIALS
VeeV Sunset Hour at Ketchup
Your workweek ends. This new happy hour only begins. Specialty drinks are two-for-one,
and appetizers (sliders, chicken wings, fries) are on the house.
- 411:
- Fridays through Oct 17, 6-8pm, Ketchup, 8590 W. Sunset Blvd (W. of La Cienega), West Hollywood, 310-289-8590
SATURDAY POMADE
Million Dollar Drive In
Drive your vintage ride downtown for a retro double
feature—Hairspray (the one without Travolta in drag) and Cry-Baby, in which
Johnny Depp rocks an impressive Elvis 'do. Or just bring a blanket and hit the beer garden.
- 411:
- 411: Aug 25, 7:30pm, $7, 529 S. Spring St (between 5th and 6th in lot next to Alexandria Hotel), Downtown, 971-533-7233, vintage-car drivers RSVP here
SATURDAY BUNNIES
Mardi Gras at the Playboy Mansion
It's not just the live jazz that classes up this party on Hef's legendary estate (yes,
you can check out the grotto, and yes, there shall be Playmates). There's also the whole
raising-money-for-a-worthy-cause factor.
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411: Aug 25, 8:15pm-midnight, $575 ($375 for women), The
Playboy Mansion, parking and shuttles at UCLA Parking Structure Four, 310-479-2468
THE DADDY HOOKUP: To knock $150 off the ticket price, purchase via phone by Friday at 5pm—and tell them we sent you.
SUNDAY DINING
Dine Out Los Angeles
Step one: Make reservation at Chaya Brasserie, Chinois on Main, Lucques or any other
participating restaurant. Step two: Enjoy three-course prix-fixe meal in the name of fighting hunger. (And
not just yours.)
- 411:
- 411: Aug 26-30, $25 lunch, $35 dinner, for a full list of participating restaurants click here
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