'Tis the season to ice skate!!! As I mentioned last year, just because we live under the sunshine and palm trees in L.A doesn't mean we can't embrace some of those crisp wintery traditions!

Downtown on Ice is back at Pershing Square from 18th November 2010 to 17th January 2011. It's still L.A's largest outdoor rink and still only $6.00 admission plus $2.00 skate rental fee! There are also special seasonal events to check out too!

Pershing Square
532 South Olive
Los Angeles, CA 90013

If you reside on the West Side then get yer skates on because Ice at Santa Monica opened last weekend and will be staying frosty until 15th February 2011! Admission and skate rental costs $10.

1324 5th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(Corner of 5th St. & Arizona Ave.)
Tel:(310) 496-9880

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Labels: Bits and Bobs, Downtown Los Angeles, Ice Skating, Trouble

'Tis the season to ice skate!!! As I mentioned last year, just because we live under the sunshine and palm trees in L.A doesn't mean we can't embrace some of those crisp wintery traditions!

Downtown on Ice is back at Pershing Square from 18th November 2010 to 17th January 2011. It's still L.A's largest outdoor rink and still only $6.00 admission plus $2.00 skate rental fee! There are also special seasonal events to check out too!

Pershing Square
532 South Olive
Los Angeles, CA 90013

If you reside on the West Side then get yer skates on because Ice at Santa Monica opened last weekend and will be staying frosty until 15th February 2011! Admission and skate rental costs $10.

1324 5th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(Corner of 5th St. & Arizona Ave.)
Tel:(310) 496-9880

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Labels: Bits and Bobs, Downtown Los Angeles, Ice Skating, Trouble

Get your fangs out and Rrrrrev up your engines! Lost Boys is playing at the Devil's Night Drive-In tomorrow, Saturday 23rd October.

Gates open at 6:30pm and the film starts at 8:00pm. The car park is first come first serve, so get there early to get a good spot.  Although you don't have to sit in your car though! You can bring a blanket and watch the film picnic style from the fake lawn!

If you don't have time to pack up a picnic - never fear - the derby girls are raring to go! Munchies include burgers, hot dogs and classic movie time snack -popcorn!!!!! Just flash (your lights) to get their attention!

Tickets are now only being sold at the venue. There are limited number of tickets for cars but there are plently of walk-in tickets!



It's perfect Saturday Night/Halloween viewing! I love living in downtown! There's so much going on and only a hop, skip and a jump away!

Devil's Night Drive In
240 W. 4th St. (at Broadway) - 2nd Floor roof car park
Downtown Los Angeles, CA

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Labels: Devil's Night Drive-In, Downtown Los Angeles, Lost Boys, Trouble

Get your fangs out and Rrrrrev up your engines! Lost Boys is playing at the Devil's Night Drive-In tomorrow, Saturday 23rd October.

Gates open at 6:30pm and the film starts at 8:00pm. The car park is first come first serve, so get there early to get a good spot.  Although you don't have to sit in your car though! You can bring a blanket and watch the film picnic style from the fake lawn!

If you don't have time to pack up a picnic - never fear - the derby girls are raring to go! Munchies include burgers, hot dogs and classic movie time snack -popcorn!!!!! Just flash (your lights) to get their attention!

Tickets are now only being sold at the venue. There are limited number of tickets for cars but there are plently of walk-in tickets!



It's perfect Saturday Night/Halloween viewing! I love living in downtown! There's so much going on and only a hop, skip and a jump away!

Devil's Night Drive In
240 W. 4th St. (at Broadway) - 2nd Floor roof car park
Downtown Los Angeles, CA

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Labels: Devil's Night Drive-In, Downtown Los Angeles, Lost Boys, Trouble

Downtown L.A is where it's at (and I'm not just saying that 'cause I live there)!!! Another shiny new watering hole opens up this Saturday! (31st July 2010)!

The Falls itself is like a 1970's retro cabin which mixes vintage glam with rustic lumberjack chic!

The Falls creator, Michelle Marini knows how to quench one's thirst, "We plan to do a vintage cocktail menu with modernized versions of old-school drinks. For an added bonus, we’ll have freshly squeezed juices: lemon, kumquats, watermelon, basil and sage. We won't have drinks you'll have to wait twenty minutes prep time to enjoy. We will have wine for the distinguished palate including six choices: three reds and three whites for the wine aware. We’ll have six beers on tap that will rotate occasionally as well as six bottles and cans. During the soft launch, we may keep things very simple as we’re just getting started.”

The Falls future looks bright with themed parties and screenings too! So get yer mates together and yell "TIMBERRRRR!" and fall into vintage bliss this weekend!

The Falls
626 S. Springs Street
Los Angeles, CA

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Labels: Bits and Bobs, Downtown Los Angeles, Spring Street Bars, Trouble

Downtown L.A is where it's at (and I'm not just saying that 'cause I live there)!!! Another shiny new watering hole opens up this Saturday! (31st July 2010)!

The Falls itself is like a 1970's retro cabin which mixes vintage glam with rustic lumberjack chic!

The Falls creator, Michelle Marini knows how to quench one's thirst, "We plan to do a vintage cocktail menu with modernized versions of old-school drinks. For an added bonus, we’ll have freshly squeezed juices: lemon, kumquats, watermelon, basil and sage. We won't have drinks you'll have to wait twenty minutes prep time to enjoy. We will have wine for the distinguished palate including six choices: three reds and three whites for the wine aware. We’ll have six beers on tap that will rotate occasionally as well as six bottles and cans. During the soft launch, we may keep things very simple as we’re just getting started.”

The Falls future looks bright with themed parties and screenings too! So get yer mates together and yell "TIMBERRRRR!" and fall into vintage bliss this weekend!

The Falls
626 S. Springs Street
Los Angeles, CA

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Labels: Bits and Bobs, Downtown Los Angeles, Spring Street Bars, Trouble

Tomorrow night (Tuesday, July 27, 2010) the 4th Annual Downtown Dog Day Afternoon takes place at the Cathedral (555 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA)from 6:00-9:00pm. This event is a chance for downtown dogs to sniff their neighbours! There will be food, drinks, music and pet related vendors stands for downtown dog owners too!

* Downtown Dogs Only, Please!
* Downtowners without dogs are welcome, too!
* Social Dogs Only, Please! Dogs must be on a leash and social!
* Food and Drinks: No host bar and food by Levy Restaurants
* "Dodger Dogs" will be served to people only!
* Parking: $5.00 per vehicle at the Cathedral

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Labels: Brixton, Dog blogs, Downtown Los Angeles, Trouble

Tomorrow night (Tuesday, July 27, 2010) the 4th Annual Downtown Dog Day Afternoon takes place at the Cathedral (555 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA)from 6:00-9:00pm. This event is a chance for downtown dogs to sniff their neighbours! There will be food, drinks, music and pet related vendors stands for downtown dog owners too!

* Downtown Dogs Only, Please!
* Downtowners without dogs are welcome, too!
* Social Dogs Only, Please! Dogs must be on a leash and social!
* Food and Drinks: No host bar and food by Levy Restaurants
* "Dodger Dogs" will be served to people only!
* Parking: $5.00 per vehicle at the Cathedral

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Labels: Brixton, Dog blogs, Downtown Los Angeles, Trouble

Villains Tavern is a NEW downtown saloon that is set to open this Friday! "If Jimi Hendrix and Jack the Ripper had opened a bar in the Haight in the 1860's, this is what it would look like." says Dana Hollister, who has waved her magic wand in designing the interior of the bar.

They will be serving up a variety of shot & beer pairings and whiskey cocktails to blur your vision and gourmet burgers to tickle your tastebuds!

There's outdoor seating, balcony, vintage chandeliers and a stage within the 1600 square feet venue.

So rally up your pack and head down to Villains Tavern this weekend! Damn I wish I didn't have to work this Friday night :-( But I'll make it there for a Cherry Marmalade Bacon Burger soon....! OMG! I LOVE Burgers with loads of ingredients on 'em!!! Yes please!!!!!!!!!

VILLAINS TAVERN
1356 Palmetto St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
213-613-0766

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Labels: Bits and Bobs, Downtown Los Angeles, Food, Restaurant, Trouble

Villains Tavern is a NEW downtown saloon that is set to open this Friday! "If Jimi Hendrix and Jack the Ripper had opened a bar in the Haight in the 1860's, this is what it would look like." says Dana Hollister, who has waved her magic wand in designing the interior of the bar.

They will be serving up a variety of shot & beer pairings and whiskey cocktails to blur your vision and gourmet burgers to tickle your tastebuds!

There's outdoor seating, balcony, vintage chandeliers and a stage within the 1600 square feet venue.

So rally up your pack and head down to Villains Tavern this weekend! Damn I wish I didn't have to work this Friday night :-( But I'll make it there for a Cherry Marmalade Bacon Burger soon....! OMG! I LOVE Burgers with loads of ingredients on 'em!!! Yes please!!!!!!!!!

VILLAINS TAVERN
1356 Palmetto St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
213-613-0766

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Labels: Bits and Bobs, Downtown Los Angeles, Food, Restaurant, Trouble