Wednesday, November 30, 2011
- Barry Livingston, star of "My Three Sons", signing copies of The Importance of Being Ernie at Book Soup at 7 PM
- Michael Wissot, political analyst, KABC Talk Radio, contributes to A Year in Politics panel at USC. 5:30 PM
- Henry Rollins, Corey Taylor and Dave Navarro join other musicians for a benefit concert for Drop in the Bucket and other charities. Avalon Theater in Hollywood. 8 PM
- BAFTA/L.A. honors Warren Beatty, Ben Stiller, David Yates and John Lasseter at its Britannia Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
- Joseph Mattson, James Greer, Jess Walter, Susan Straight, Jervey Tervalon and Gary Phillips read at The Speed Chronicles & The Cocaine Chronicles spectacular at Stories Book Store in Echo Park. 7:30 PM
- Lady Gaga headlines a special benefit performance for the Grammy Foundation at the Grammy Museum. 9 PM
- Sparkle 90210 kicks off at 5 PM with snow and lighting effects featured at Beverly Cañon Gardens and Two Rodeo Drive.
- Northridge Hospital Medical Center hosts Festival of Trees Opening Night (Festival continues through December 3) reception at Unicel Corporate Building in Chatsworth. 6:00 PM
- Hispanas Organized for Political Equality honors Cynthia Ruiz and Catherine J.K. Sandoval at its 22nd Anniversary Awards Dinner at the Center at Cathedral Plaza. 6:00 PM
- Children's Defense Fund hosts its 21st Annual Beat The Odds Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel. 6:30 PM
- Tyra Banks, supermodel & talk show host, signing copies of Modelland at EsoWon Books- Degnan Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 6 PM
- Catholic Charities of Los Angeles hosts its City of Angels Christmas Gala at the California Club.
- March of Dimes hosts its Sixth Annual Celebration of Babies Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel. 11 AM.
- Sandpipers host the opening day of their Holday Homes Tour of three residences in the South Bay (Continues through December 4)
- International Documentary Association honors Les Blank and Danfung Dennis at its
- 27th Annual Documentary Awards at the Directors Guild of American at 8:00 PM
- Richardo Acuna and David Strother host their monthly Majestical Roof Poetry & Wine Salon at The Majestical Roof store, 88 North Fair Oaks Ave # 102 (COURTYARD) in Pasadena. 7 PM
Saturday, December 3, 2011
- Jim Heimann, Bettina Hubby, Laurie Ochoa & Joe Donnelly discuss their 10 favorite artists in 10 minutes at Big City Forum's X Ten Biennial event in the Atwater Kitchen at Atwater Crossing compound. 3-5 PM
- Montrose Christmas Parade starts at 6 PM.
- Richard Fox will be signing copies of The Girl From the Sunset at Chevalier Books from 1 - 3 pm.
- Belmont Shore Christmas Parade starts at 6 PM, near Long Beach.
- Peninsula Holiday Parade of Lights starts at 6 PM in Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes
- Shalom Institute honors Scott A. Edelman and others at its 60th Anniversary Celebration Dinner at The Mark.
- 31st Holiday Spirit of San Pedro Parade starts at 1 PM
- Josh Kun hosts "A Musical Conversation With Little Willie G" at Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, CA at 2 PM
- Swedish Christmas Fair starts at 10 AM at Shrine Expo Hall, Downtown. See who wears the Lucia crown this year.
- People for the American Way honors Alec Baldwin at its 30th Anniversary Dinner at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel.
- John Waite, rock singer & musician, signing copies of Rough & Tumble at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA. 7:00 PM
- Women's International Zionist Organization hosts its Hannukah Luncheon Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.
- David Lynch, award winning director, signing copies of Crazy Clown Time at Amoeba Music- Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA at 6:30 PM
- 65th Annual Delta Delta Delta Sleighbell Luncheon Fashion for the benefit of Children's Hospital Los Angeles occurs today at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
- American Institute of Architects Los Angeles hosts its 2012 Board of Directors Installation and Holiday Party at West Hollywood Library at 6 PM
- 8th Annual Hollywood Gives Charity event, featuring a Toys for Tots Toy Drive, at the Stone Rose Los Angeles, starting at 7 PM.
- Project Angel Food honors Viola Davis, Patricia Fields and Thomas Keller at its annual Divine Design Gala at the Beverly Hilton, starting at 7:30 PM