FiftyFifty Imperial Eclipse Stout 2013 Release
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, December 11
Stone Brewing Co., Escondido
http://www.stonebrew.com/calendar/default.asp?intEventsID=3452
Meet the brewers from FiftyFifty Brewing, and check out a handful of special stouts released this year.
Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk (Second Thursdays)
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, December 12
Downtown Los Angeles
http://downtownartwalk.org/
This free monthly event takes place over many blocks in Downtown Los Angeles. Many galleries will open late, and some parking lots will contain more art, vendors, food trucks, entertainment, and more. Unless you know business owners, free parking barely exists in Downtown LA, although some meters only operate until 8pm. First-time visitors should attend with someone who has gone here prior.
Friday the 13th Punk & Metal Show
6:00 pm – 1:00 am, December 13
Burger Bistro’s, East Los Angeles
http://www.facebook.com/events/649528811735450/
Get both punk and metal in your head at this all-ages show this Friday night in East LA. Admission costs $2 before 7pm, $3 before 9pm, and $4 afterwards. The venue has food and drinks for sale.
Naughty Sauce Night
7:00 pm – 12:00 am, December 13
38 Degrees Ale House, Alhambra
http://38degreesalhambra.com/event/noble-aleworks-naughty-sauce-night-with-brewmaster-evan-price/
One of my favorite Orange County rare beers gets tapped this Friday night at 38 Degrees in Alhambra. Join Noble Ale’s brewmaster Evan and enjoy the various rare beers on tap this Friday night. Guests can park for free in the parking lot behind the restaurant, or in the parking structure across the street.
Death By Stereo 20th Anniversary Show
9:00 pm – 1:30 am, December 13
Alex’s Bar, Long Beach
http://www.alexsbar.com/event/152202
Do not miss this chance to see Death By Stereo this Friday night. Tickets to this show cost $13 presale and $15 at the door. Guests should park on Orizaba St or in the neighborhood across the street. No one under 21 may attend.
The Angry Samoans in Ventura
9:00 pm – 2:00 am, December 13
Billy O’s, Ventura
http://www.facebook.com/events/633315260045744/
Old school punk band The Angry Samoans return to the stage at this local show this Friday night. Tickets to this show cost only $10. No one under 21 may attend.
Run or Dye – San Diego
9:00 am – 12:00 pm, December 14
Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego
http://www.runordye.com/locations/San-Diego
Color runs have surged in popularity recently. Following the Color Run of last month, this all-ages run takes place this Saturday morning at Qualcomm Stadium. As with any color run, runners should wear all white to absorb the most color by the end of the run. Registration costs $57, and the race starts at 9am. Take warning: thousands of runners all start at one time. Do not get caught in traffic & parking nightmare – arrive at least an hour early.
Holiday Open House
10:00 am – 12:00 pm, December 14
Blackmarket Bakery, Costa Mesa
http://www.facebook.com/events/227363907440991/
Welcome the holiday season with some baked goods samples, plus other giveaways, all at no cost to you!
4th Annual Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, December 14-15
LA State Historic Park, Los Angeles
http://www.renegadecraft.com/losangeles-holiday-info
Renegade LA returns for the second time this year at LA State Historic Park. This completely FREE (parking & entry) event featured numerous independent artists and vendors not just from California, but out of state, and some out of the country. For the holiday show, expect hands-on workshops and a beer garden, in addition to the food trucks and hundreds of crafters available.
Holiday on Adams Avenue
2:00 pm – 7:00 pm, December 14
Kensington Park, San Diego
http://www.adamsavenuebusiness.com/HolidayOnAdams.html
Visit Santa Claus, play in snow, enjoy arts & crafts booths, watch a movie, and more at the park at this family-friendly event this Saturday afternoon, all for free!
3rd Annual Holiday Concert & Santa on The Pier
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, December 14
Redondo Pier, Redondo Beach
http://www.redondopier.com/event/3rd-annual-holiday-concert-santa-on-the-pier/
Enjoy local music and visit Santa Claus on the pier at this free event on the pier this Saturday. Also catch Santa surfing at one point!
60th Annual Daisy Avenue Parade
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, December 14
Daisy Avenue, Long Beach
http://www.longbeach.gov/district7/daisyparade.asp
Unlike most parades that march through a commercial area, this parade rolls through a residential neighborhood, making for a quieter, calmer parade with an emphasis on visuals.
31st Annual Parade of 1000 Light Christmas Boat Parade
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm, December 14
Shoreline Village, Long Beach
http://www.shorelineyachtclub.com/node/2061
Bring out your family to witness an illuminating parade on the water this Saturday night.
51st Annual Marina Del Rey Holiday Boat Parade
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, December 14
Burton Chace Park, Marina Del Rey
http://www.mdrboatparade.org/
Rain or shine, this boat parade will go on! The night begins with fireworks scheduled for 5:55 pm, immediately followed by the boat parade at 6pm.
The Adolescents & 7 Seconds @ The Observatory
7:00 pm – 1:30 am, December 14
The Observatory, Santa Ana
http://www.observatoryoc.com/events/adolescents-7seconds
Legendary punk bands The Adolescents and 7 Seconds co-headline a massive punk rock show this Saturday night at The Observatory. Tickets to this all-ages show cost $20. Arrive early enough to park at the venue’s parking lot for free. Arrive too late, and end up parking at a lot down the street for $10 per vehicle.
Rx Bandits Acoustic Set in Long Beach
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm, December 14
Art Theatre, Long Beach
http://www.theglasshouse.us/event/413527-rx-bandits-acoustic-long-beach/
Rx Bandits will play an intimate acoustic set this Saturday night in Long Beach. Tickets to this all-ages show cost $25. This show will definitely sell out, so act fast and buy a ticket today.
Free Punk Show in Long Beach
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, December 14
Blacklight District Lounge, Long Beach
http://www.facebook.com/events/173449092857444/
Some local punk rock bands will play at this show this Saturday night for free. No one under 21 may enter.
Redwood Punk Rock Christmas Toy Drive
8:00 pm – 2:00 am, December 14
Redwood Bar, Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.facebook.com/events/630204203711664/
Some of Southern California’s great punk bands play at this punk rock show and toy drive this Saturday night in Downtown Los Angeles. Admission to this show cost $12, or $8 if donating an unwrapped toy. No one under 21 may enter. Street parking meters go off at 8pm, so either find parking there or somewhere nearby.
The Old Firm Casuals @ Characters Sports Bar
9:00 pm – 2:00 am, December 14
Characters Sports Bar, Pomona
http://www.gonzopresents.com/event/155439
Rancid fans will definitely want to catch this show this Saturday night, as Lars Frederiksen of Rancid will headline a show with his current band, Old Firm Casuals. Admission to this show costs $10. No one under 21 may enter. Guests can find plenty of free street parking around the venue.
Christmas Punk Fest 2013
5:00 pm – 1:00 am, December 15
Cobalt Café, Canoga Park
http://www.facebook.com/events/550569475017862/
The Angry Samoans continue their weekend of shows at this local show in the valley. Tickets to this all-ages show cost $10 presale and $11 at the door.
Death By Stereo @ Tiki Bar
7:00 pm – 12:00 am, December 15
Tiki Bar, Costa Mesa
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/498650
Death By Stereo continues their celebratory weekend with this show at Tiki Bar this Sunday night. Tickets to this show cost $15. No one under 21 may attend.
