Friday
Christmas Beer Tasting, Part I
Taste Christmas beers from Deschutes, Sierra Nevada, Sam Adams, Port Brewing, Stone Brewing Co. and The Bruery.
Cost: $5
When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Pacific Park Market, 27792 Aliso Creek Road Suite B100, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Saturday
Savor the Flavor Beer & Tequila Extravaganza
Live music, craft beer, tequila, dinner and a raffle benefiting Turkish Woman's Initiative.
Cost: $45
When: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Where: Kiwanis Hall & Rotary Hall, 2515 & 2521 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
LA Opera 25th Anniversary Open House
Performances specifically for young children, two concerts of opera highlights, behind-the-scene tours and demonstrations.
Cost: Free
When: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Where: Los Angeles Opera, 135 N Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Designer Con 2011
Convention featuring vendors of collectible toys, visual arts, sculptures and apparels.
Cost: $5
When: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
Sunday
L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade
A cook out featuring Chef Suzanne Goin (Lucques) and Chef David Lents (The Hungry Cat) to fight childhood cancer. Honorary hosts include Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka and the event will be emceed by Jimmy Kimmel.
Cost: $175
When: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Culver Studios, 9336 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
Cupcake + Art
Vegan cupcake competition and cupcake themed art show.
Cost: $35
When: 3:00PM – 6:00PM
Where: Hold Up Art, 358 E. 2nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Agoura Munch Madness
All day live music, contest, prizes and food trucks.
Cost: $5
When: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Where: Agoura High School, 28545 Driver Ave., Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Bubbly Brunch and Benoit
Champagne brunch, live jazz by David Benoit Trio, silent auction and prize giveaway.
Cost: $125
When: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd. #100, Los Angeles, CA 90028
2011 Fall Wine Classic
Wine tasting, hor d'ourves, silent auction and special memorabilia.
Cost: $85
When: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Richard Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA 92886
All weekend long!
San Diego Beer Week
From November 4 – November 13, featuring beer brunch, beer tasting, beer pairing, beer crawl, brewery tours and meet n' greet with the the brewers.
Visit sdbw.org for event information.
Neil Patrick Harris at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, CA