Flight of Darkness 3.0
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, February 3
The Iron Press, Costa Mesa
http://www.facebook.com/events/881211218565604/
If you like dark beers, then you need to head on over to The Iron Press in Costa Mesa this Tuesday night, when they will tap a plethora of dark beers, plus some other special brews including some sours made only for this occasion.
The Aggrolites: Live in Southern California
8:00 pm – 12:00 am, February 3, The Observatory, Santa Ana http://www.observatoryoc.com/event/The-Aggrolites
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, February 5, M15 Concert Bar, Corona http://smarturl.it/Aggros_Tix_Feb5
Ska/reggae band The Aggrolites just ended a tour with the Mad Caddies, and will headline two shows in Southern California this week. Each show has a different ticket price and age limit, so click on a show’s link above for more information.
Dirty Little Secrets Rock Burlesque – First Wednesdays @ The Copper Door
9:30 pm – 12:00 am, February 4
The Copper Door, Downtown Santa Ana
http://www.facebook.com/events/837434149650304/
Get your fill of burlesque every first Wednesday of the month at The Copper Door in Downtown Santa Ana, for free! Guests can park on the street for free after 8pm. No one under 21 may enter.
Bottle Logic Brewing Tap Takeover @ Select Beer Store
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, February 5
Select Beer Store, Redondo Beach
http://www.facebook.com/events/781015875300497/
Select Beer Store in Redondo Beach will have lots of Bottle Logic Brewing’s beers on tap this Thursday night as part of a tap takeover. Drop on in and enjoy a cold one.
Mustard Plug @ Slide Bar
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm, February 5
Slide Bar, Fullerton
http://www.facebook.com/events/357699774411476/
Ska-punk band Mustard Plug currently tours across the west coast and will perform at a bunch of Southern California shows, starting with this FREE show at the Slide Bar in Fullerton this Thursday night. No one under 21 may enter.
One Sweet Day Pop-up Shop
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, February 6
10:00 am – 7:00 pm, February 7
Community Socal, Anaheim
http://www.facebook.com/events/1523110417967726/
Check out this Valentine’s Day-themed pop up shop, filled with handmade gifts for your friends, family, and yourself. Visitors will find a DIY photo booth and complementary sips & treats.
First Fridays
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, February 6
Various locations
Long Beach: http://firstfridayslongbeach.com/
Venice: http://www.abbotkinney1stfridays.com/
This monthly artwalk occurs on the first Friday of every month. Each location offers different activities, but most will contain food & drink specials, art exhibits & displays, street performers, and more. Venice and Long Beach have the two largest gatherings of all First Fridays. Other locations include Westchester, Fullerton, and City of Industry. Most First Fridays locations cost nothing to attend, while the local businesses uphold their standard rules (e.g. bars 21+ only).
Leftöver Crack: Live in Southern California
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, February 6, Los Globos, Silverlake http://www.clublosglobos.com/event/764383-leftoever-crack-los-angeles/
7:00 pm – 1:00 am, February 7, Observatory North Park, San Diego http://observatorynp.com/?event_id=5557525
7:00 pm – 1:00 am, February 8, The Observatory, Santa Ana http://www.observatoryoc.com/event/Leftover-Crack
Legendary punk band Leftöver Crack will embark on a California tour this week, starting with these all-ages shows in Southern California. Each show has a different ticket price, so click on a link to see the prices.
The Secret Affair – 60’s Night
9:00 pm – 1:00 am, February 6
Alex’s Bar, Long Beach
http://www.alexsbar.com/event/194537
Occurring on every month’s first Friday, this 60’s night at Alex’s Bar will play all vinyl music of motown, northern soul, boogaloo, 60’s pop, and more. Feel free to dress up too, as the bar staff will hold costume contests and dance contests.
Insane Inflatable 5K San Diego
9:00 am – 3:00 pm, February 7
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, Vista
http://insaneinflatable5k.com/san-diego-ca/
It appears that people will do anything to break the mundane cycle of 5k runs. Introducing the Insane Inflatable 5K, a 5k obstacle course that takes you through inflatable obstacles. You remember these things as a kid. Now endure them as you challenge yourself and others to get through over three miles of this stuff. Registration costs $64 online or $75 on the day of the event, and comes with an event t-shirt.
11th Annual Belmont Shore Chocolate Festival
9:00 am – 4:00 pm, February 7
2nd Street, Belmont Shore, Long Beach
http://www.belmontshore.org/events.html
The Belmont Shore Chocolate Festival features a Homemade Chocolate Dessert Contest, the return of the Cake Walk, and various Pie-Eating Contests, in addition to the restaurants up and down 2nd Street sampling their chocolate goodies. This year, the organizers have added a pancake breakfast in the morning – see the website for details on how to attend that. Completely free to attend, guests may purchase booklets of 12 tickets for $10 on the day of the fest in front of Chase Bank. Guests may use these tickets to exchange for various eats & drinks from participating businesses in Belmont Shore.
11th Annual Bulldog Beauty Contest
9:30 am – 3:00 pm, February 7
Marine Stadium Park (north end), Long Beach
http://www.hautedogs.org/bulldog.html
Surround yourself with cuteness this Sunday morning at the Bulldog Beauty Contest in Long Beach. Completely free to attend for all ages, guests will see over 500 bulldogs in attendance, as many will strut their little legs on the red carpet runway. Each entry can win from any of 19 contests, some of which will cater to other dog breeds. Guests wanting seats at the runway will have to pay $5, while anyone wanting to enter their dog must pay $10 per entry.
2015 Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, February 7
Del Mar Fairgrounds Wyland Center, Del Mar
http://gfafexpo.com/locations/san-diego-ca-2015/
Find all things gluten-free and allergen-friendly at this one-day expo in San Diego County this Saturday. Admission costs $20 with $10 parking, and grants access to the entire expo floor, full of vendors, seminars, free goodies, and more.
Los Angeles Fit Expo
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, February 7-8
Los Angeles Convention Center, Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.thefitexpo.com/la.asp
Experience everything related to fitness at this expo coming this weekend. Single day admission costs $25, while the weekend combo only costs $40. All attendees receive access the entire exhibit floor, competitions, seminars, demos, autograph sessions, free samples, and more. Print the coupon below to save $10 off admission.
3rd Annual Los Angeles Bacon Festival
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, February 7
Paramount Pictures Studios, Los Angeles
http://www.labaconfest.com/
As the name suggests, if you love bacon, this fest has nothing but bacon. Come indulge in all things bacon, as you explore every possible way to consume bacon. Tickets cost $65, and sell out every year, so act fast if you want to go.
Long Beach Mardi Gras
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm, February 7-8
Shoreline Village, Long Beach
http://lbmardigras.com/
Shoreline Village plays host this weekend to a myriad of music, art, activities, entertainment, dance, parades, and more. The actual parade starts at 2pm at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Completely free to attend for all ages, all guests can get involved with the festivities, from the dancing to the games and more. Dress up to get even more involved!
Los Angeles Ska Wars 2014
2:00 pm – 10:00 pm, February 7
Plaza de la Raza, Los Angeles
http://www.flavorus.com/event/Los-Angeles-Skawars-2015-Fest/276689
Ska fans get their day this Saturday in East Los Angeles. This all-ages ska/punk/reggae festival features over 25 bands and takes place outdoors, rain or shine, across two stages at Lincoln Park, headlined by legendary ska band The Toasters. Tickets to this festival cost $24 presale and $30 at the door.
The Empire Strikes Back – Skacore Show
5:00 pm – 12:00 am, February 7
The Observatory’s Constellation Room, Santa Ana
http://www.observatoryoc.com/event/The-Empire-Strikes-Back
Release some aggression at this skacore show this Saturday night in the Constellation Room at The Observatory in Santa Ana. Tickets to this all-ages show cost just $5. Arrive early to snag free parking at the venue’s lot. Arrive too late, and end up parking at a lot down the street for $10.
Cadillac Tramps @ Fuzion Huntington Beach
7:00 pm – 1:00 am, February 7
Fuzion, Huntington Beach
http://www.facebook.com/events/712017288914575/
Rock out to some great local bands this Saturday night in Huntington Beach. Tickets to this all-ages show cost $15.
Narcoleptic Youth and The Voids @ Doll Hut
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, February 7
The World Famous Doll Hut, Anaheim
http://www.facebook.com/events/857225747630944/
Legendary female-fronted punk band The Voids come out of their hiatus to perform at this epic show this Saturday night in Anaheim. The cover for this show costs $10. No one under 21 may enter.
The Dollyrots @ Mission Tobacco Lounge
9:00 pm – 1:00 am, February 7
Mission Tobacco Lounge, Riverside
http://www.facebook.com/events/408676252620622/
Rock out with some local bands this Saturday night in Riverside. The cover for this show costs $8 if entering before 10pm or $10 afterwards. No one under 21 may enter.
The Generators 18th Anniversary Show
9:00 pm – 2:00 am, February 7
Old Towne Pub, Pasadena
http://www.facebook.com/events/801967396515811/
Locally famous punk band The Generators will perform in Pasadena this Saturday night to commemorate their 18-year career in the music industry. The cover for this show costs $6. No one under 21 may enter.
Susan Silva Benefit Show
2:00 pm – 7:00 pm, February 8
Alex’s Bar, Long Beach
http://www.alexsbar.com/event/195624
Check out this benefit show featuring a lineup of local punk rock bands this Sunday afternoon. The cover for this show costs $10. No one under 21 may enter. Guests should park on Orizaba or the neighborhood across the street.
Mustard Plug @ The Casbah San Diego
8:00 pm – 12:00 am, February 8
The Casbah, Middletown, San Diego
http://www.casbahmusic.com/event/5114
Mustard Plug will round out their Southern California shows with this one in San Diego this Sunday night. Tickets to this show cost $15. No one under 21 may enter.
