March 23, 2013 - Free Zumba party today at Athleta at The Grove with Olympian Catherine Garceau attending and more

Athleta at The Grove is throwing a free Zumba party today from 1-4 PM!  Zumba is a dance fitness program, so you can get fit and there will be giveaways every 30 minutes.

Canadian Catherine Garceau who won the bronze medal in synchronized swimming at the 2000 Olympic Games will also be on hand meeting fans.  How great would it be to train with an Olympian? Following the party, Catherine Garceau will also be teaching a free Zumba class at 4:00 PM.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found  here.  For any additional information, please call Athleta at (323) 937-0329.

February 20, 2013 - Dark Skies premieres at the ArcLight Hollywood tonight and you can attend

The new supernatural thriller Dark Skies premieres at the ArcLight Hollywood tonight!  Cast members from the movie (Keri Russell, Josh Hamilton, J.K. Simmons & other stars) and the filmmakers are scheduled to start walking the red carpet at 6:00 p.m.  I posted how you could RSVP to attend the premiere and it looks like RSVPs are still being taken.  If you're planning on attending, I highly recommend arriving early.

The ArcLight Hollywood located at 6360 West Sunset Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the ArcLight Hollywood at (323) 464-1478. 

February 14, 2013 - Topshop Topman opens their new store at The Grove with Demi Lovato, Blood Orange and more

Photo courtesy of Angela George

Topshop Topman is celebrating the opening of their newest store at The Grove today from 3-9 PM!  Demi Lovato and Blood Orange will be attending and performing live music (no performance times are listed, so arrive early).  Also, lots of special guests and free snacks (cupcakes & cotton candy) and lemonade.  Those who arrive early will also be treated to free commemorative t-shirts and the Topshop Topman team will be handing out gift cards while supplies last.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Topshop Topman at (323) 938-1085.

***Update***  Adding footage from the event:
 

February 16, 2013 - RSVP to attend the premiere of Dark Skies free in Hollywood on 2/20

The horror/supernatural thriller Dark Skies premieres on February 20th at the ArcLight Hollywood.  The cast and filmmakers are all scheduled to attend, there will be free food from gourmet food trucks, a DJ and lots of giveaways.  Sound good?  Want to attend free?  Click here to RSVP.  If you're planning on attending, I recommend arriving early. The cast will begin arriving at 6:00 p.m. and the screening starts at 7:00 p.m. 

The ArcLight Hollywood located at 6360 West Sunset Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the ArcLight Hollywood at (323) 464-1478. 

December 25, 2012 - Free Christmas dinners and toy giveaways today at The Laugh Factory Hollywood

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Merry Christmas, everyone!  The Laugh Factory Hollywood is hosting their 33rd Annual Christmas Dinner with free food, toys and comedians entertaining you!  Dinners will be served at 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.  First come, first served, so arrive early.  Doors are open to everyone, so don't spend the holidays alone.  Santa Claus has also dropped off some toys, that will be given to every child attending.  Dane Cook, Arsenio Hall, Tom Arnold, Kevin Nealon,  Paul Rodriguez and others will be performing and/or serving food.

The Laugh Factory Hollywood is located at 8001 Sunset Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call the Laugh Factory Hollywood at (323) 656-1336 ext. 1.

November 24, 2012 - Two tickets to see The R. Kelly Trapped in the Closet Sing-Along on December 1st at the Chinese Theares

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The R. Kelly Trapped in the Closet Sing-Along will have an interactive screening at the Chinese 6 Theatres on Friday, November 30th and Saturday, December 1st!

Our friends at the Chinese 6 Theatres have also supplied us with 2 tickets to attend the December 1st screening at 8:00 p.m.  If you'd like to win the pair of tickets, post your Twitter handle below.  On Wednesday, I'll enter all the names at Random.org to determine the winner and post the results.

Chinese 6 Theatres is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 4 hours for $2.00 after validation.

Thanks and good luck!  ***Update***  Some have already had trouble posting their Twitter handles.  If you have any trouble, just tweet or direct message me that you'd like to be entered. 

***Update 2***  The contest is now over.   Congratulations greciax14!  Thanks to everyone who participated!  Hope there will be more of these in the future.  

Here are the results:

1. @Greciax14
2. @creamymamiii
3. @Lil_Lulu58
4. @Vazhkai
5. @JDAWG2011
6. @Jana2U
7. @hollyweirdo
8. @Arae_Murdoch
9. @AhhJocelyn
10. @anamariao_22
11. @sacajawea23
12. @_ALBERTV
13. @pearlc

October 18, 2012 - Paranormal Activity 4 signing and giveaway tonight at Dark Delicacies in Burbank

Oren Peli has created, produced, written, directed, edited, cast and has done the cinematography for the Paranormal Activity franchise and tonight he's stopping by Dark Delicacies!  Mr. Peli will be meeting fans, signing free Paranormal Activity 4 posters (like the one above) and giving out promotional items from the new movie starting at 7:00 PM!

Dark Delicacies is located at 3512 West Magnolia in Burbank and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on heading over to this signing, please call Dark Delicacies to confirm the appearances at (818) 556-6660.

September 29, 2012 - Get a large hot coffee, cappuccino, latte or tea at 7-Eleven this morning

7-Eleven stores nationwide are celebrating CofFREE Day 2012 this morning!  Simply stop by your local 7-Eleven between 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and pick up a free large cup of hot coffee, cappuccino, latte or tea!  Offer is good while supplies last, so head over and enjoy.  Find your local 7-Eleven here.

September 10, 2012 - Extrapalooza is taking place at The Grove today

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Extra is celebrating their 1 year anniversary at The Grove with their free event Extrapalooza!  This huge event is taking place from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the following events:

• Meet and greets with celebrities and Extra's hosts (Mario López, Maria Menounos, Jerry Penacoli, Terri Seymour, Ben Lyons & Renee Bargh)!

• Lots of  giveaways and prizes (DVDs, CDs and other goodies)!

• Yummy food samples from the restaurants at The Grove!

• Live music, DJs and interviews!

• A dunk tank with celebrities and the Extra hosts!

• Lots more fun!

 The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending this appearance, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.

July 11, 2012 - Free Slurpees at 7-Eleven convenience stores nationwide today

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It's July 11th (7/11) and 7-Eleven is celebrating by giving you a Free 7.11 oz. Slurpee!  Simply stop by your local 7-Eleven anytime from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and you can cool off with a free Slurpee!  Find your local 7-Eleven here.

I'm looking at ways to make things a little more interactive.  I'd love for any of you to tweet me a picture of you and your free Slurpee.  I'll post any pictures right here for all to see!

Unfortunately, El Coyote Cafe didn't get a Slurpee

Mil Joy brought the family over for Slurpees

 

Gina Ramirez shows off her Slurpees

Cortney Kern got a Slurpee

May 16, 2012 - Kathryn Leigh Scott signs her new Dark Shadows book at The Grove

Photo courtesy of Kathryn Leigh Scott

Kathryn Leigh Scott is an author and star of the classic Dark Shadows television show.  She'll be stopping by Barnes & Noble at The Grove to discuss and sign copies of her new book Dark Shadows: Return to Collinwood tonight at 7 PM!  You may want to be at Barnes & Noble when the doors open at 9:00 AM, as a limited amount posters and t-shirts from the new Dark Shadows movie will be given to customers!  There will also be a raffle for 2 incredible posters when the event starts at 7:00 PM.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Barnes & Noble at (323) 525-0270.

Enter Fandango's Dark Shadows Sweepstakes for a chance to win a haunted getaway to Maine. 
***Update***  Adding a photo from the signing, courtesy of Kathryn Leigh Scott :

May 10, 2012 - Dark Shadows movie release party at the Chinese Theatre tonight

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***UPDATE***  Anyone planning on going down to this event...don't waste your time.  Power 106 workers had their arms folded, blasting music and didn't engage with the few people that showed up.  At 10:00 we were told the tickets and shirts were only for Power 106 radio winners. 

 There's a movie release party for Tim Burton's Dark Shadows at the forecourt at Grauman's Chinese Theatre starting at 10:00 PM!  Limited edition prizes, giveaways and lots of fun!

Grauman's Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at the Hollywood & Highland Center for 4 hours for $2.00 after validation (which you can get at the information booth without having to purchase anything).  For further information, please call Grauman's Chinese Theatre at (323) 461-3331.

Dark Shadows tickets on sale now!

April 3, 2012 - Meltdown Comics and Golden Apple Comics both have release parties for Avengers vs. X-Men tonight

Two local comic book stores are having free release parties for the release of the new Avengers vs. X-Men (also known as AvX) comic book series!  Details on both events:

• Golden Apple Comics will have a raffle, beverages, snacks, giveaways and more from 6-9 PM!  Golden Apple Comics is located at 7018 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Golden Apple Comics at (323) 658-6047.

•  Meltdown Comics will have Avengers vs X-Men writer Ed Brubaker on hand to talk with fans and sign copies of the new comic they purchase at the store starting at 8:00 PM!  Meltdown will also be having a raffle for 18 limited edition West Coast Avengers New Era hats.  Meltdown Comics is located at 7522 Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Meltdown Comics at (323) 851-7223.

March 31, 2012 - Free Marvel Comics Ultimate Spider-Man launch party at Meltdown Comics today

Directions to this free event at Meltdown Comics can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Meltdown Comics at (323) 851-7223.

March 31, 2012 - ComicFest is a free event today at the FIDM Museum

The 20th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition continues with free admission and some added goodies for comic book fans today!  From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. today the FIDM Museum & Galleries will be hosting ComicFest with several comic book artists on hand to discuss their work with you and sign your comic books.  You'll also be able to see the costumes used in the movies Captain America & Thor, create your own comic, there will be giveaways, a live DJ and more! 

The FIDM Museum & Galleries is located at 919 South Grand Avenue in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the FIDM Museum & Galleries at (213) 623-5821 at extension 4.

March 24, 2012 - Mirror Mirror festivities at The Grove today

Mirror Mirror opens in theaters on March 30th, but there's a free celebration today at The Grove for the whole family!  Live music, giveaways, arts & crafts, dancers and more will be in The Park area of The Grove from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. 

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080.

You might also want to print out a coupon for a $2.00 All Fruit smoothie at Jamba Juice here.  The coupon is good till Sunday.

February 22, 2012 - Joan and Melissa Rivers are stopping by The Grove today

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Comedian, QVC promoter and television personality Joan Rivers and her daughter Melissa are both stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do an interview with Extra at 12:45 PM!  QVC also sent over some $100.00 gift cards that Extra will be distributing to fans from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  The interview will be taking place next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.   

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending, please check Extra's website here or call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm this appearance.  Occasionally, times change or celebrities are rescheduled.

February 3, 2012 - Free products and Suze Orman at The Grove today

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Extra will be giving away free Silk'n face and skin care products from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at The Grove!  Also, financial advisor, author and television personality Suze Orman will also be dropping by to meet fans and do an interview with Extra at 1:30 p.m.  The giveaway and interview will be taking place next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080.

December 15, 2011 - Gift bag giveaway & Billy Ray Cyrus and Jenny McCarthy are stopping by The Grove today

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Singer Billy Ray Cyrus and actress Jenny McCarthy are stopping by The Grove today to meet fans and do interviews with Extra!  Billy Ray Cyrus is arriving at 1:30 p.m. and Jenny McCarthy is arriving at 3:30 p.m.


Extra is also giving away FREE Smashbox holiday essentials gift bags from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The interviews and giveaway is happening right next to the Pacific Theatres inside The Grove.  The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.

December 8, 2011 - Extra will be giving away necklaces & capes today at The Grove

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The television show Extra will be giving away beautiful necklaces from 1OAKbySara (said to be 14 karat gold and 1 of a kind gemstones) & capes by Jockey Person to Person.  The giveaway is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Grove.  This will be taking place right next to The Grove's Pacific Theatres.  Be careful out there.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.