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 - Vanity Fair is throwing a party for the cast and filmmakers of Les Misérables tonight

Vanity Fair is throwing a party for the cast (Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway and others) and filmmakers of Les Misérables tonight!  This private event is taking place at Eveleigh Restaurant from 6:30-8:30 p.m.  While this is a private event, there may be some photo and/or autograph opportunities. 

Eveleigh Restaurant is located at 8752 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.

December 4, 2012 - Fredric Fekkai Salon, Jus D'Amour Perfume and The Look Bag have a red carpet holiday party tonight in West Hollywood

Photo courtesy of Alison Martin

Kimora Lee Simmons

Lots of celebrities are scheduled to attend the Frederic Fekkai Salon, Jus D'Amour Perfume and The Look Bag holiday party tonight!  The press release doesn't specify if this is a private event, but free mini-makeovers (blowout, nail polish, make-up, etc) will be available inside.  While this may be a private event, picture and/or autograph opportunities may be available with many celebrities arriving and leaving.  The party will be taking place from 6-9 p.m.

 Paula Abdul (singer/actress/celebrity judge), Kimora Lee Simmons (television/personality/producer), Meital Dohan (Weeds), Wladimir Klitchsko (professional boxer), Michael Bay (producer/director), Ruby Gettinger (star of Ruby), Kaya Jones (Pussycat Dolls), Tiffany Hines (Bones, Nikita & others), Amber Smith (actress/model), Lisa Gastineau (reality show star), Carla DiBello (producer) and many others are scheduled to attend and walk the red carpet.

Frederic Fekkai Salon is located at 8457 Melrose Place in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Frederic Fekkai Salon at (323) 655-7800.

November 1, 2012 - Usain Bolt is throwing a private party for "The Beast" Yohan Blake with lots of celebrities attending

Photo of Yohan Blake courtesy of Erik van Leeuwen

Usain Bolt is throwing a private party for friend and fellow Olympian "The Beast" Yohan Blake tonight with many celebrities expected to attend!  Cast members from Glee, Sean Kingston, Vanessa Williams, Metta WorldPeace, Brandy, The Wayans Brothers, many Olympians, Quinton Aaron, Shanola Hampton, many other professional athletes and celebrities are all scheduled to attend!

This event is taking place at the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills (across the street from the Beverly Center) and the celebrities should start arriving at 8:00 p.m. 

While this is a private party, if you dress nicely and behave yourself, you shouldn't have any problems sitting in the lobby watching celebrities arrive or snapping pictures of the celebrities as they arrive from the sidewalk.

The Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is located at 8555 Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.

June 29, 2012 - Celebrate the release of Katy Perry's new movie Part of Me at the Hollywood & Highland Center

The Hollywood & Highland Center, Sephora and Paramount Pictures are teaming up to celebrate the release of the new movie Katy Perry: Part of Me!  Who's invited?  You!  Fans will be treated to free Katy Perry makeovers, ice cream and prizes from the film!  This is all taking place at Sephora located at the Hollywood & Highland Center from 6-8 p.m.

The Hollywood & Highland Center is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park in the complex for 4 hours for $2.00 after validation (which you can get at the information center without having to purchase anything).  For further information, please call Sephora at (323) 462-6898.

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.

December 20, 2011 - Free wine tasting, appetizers and live music tonight in Hermosa Beach

Photo courtesy of Mick Stephenson

Tonight, there's a holiday party at the Union Cattle and Ocean Bar from 7-10 p.m. and you're invited!  There's a free wine tasting, as well as appetizers and live music.  RSVP by calling Christina at (310) 999-3508.  The Union Cattle and Ocean Bar is located at 1301 Manhattan Avenue in Hermosa Beach and directions can be found here.