Events

Spring is in the air and warmer weather and sunnier skies here. To celebrate, Live! On Sunset recently hosted a Spring Runway Party showcasing the season’s new trends.

The store was fully stocked with new clothing and accessories for spring, along with an open bar and an even bigger open candy bar with mini cupcakes. “Fun!” is definitely the word of the season as models not only walked the catwalk but danced an intricate and well composed routine to live music on stage, demonstrating that movement, bold color, texture and self-expression are what’s in style.

This month, Canadian pop starlet turned merchandising mogul Avril Lavigne took over The Viper Room to celebrate the launch of her new rock n’ roll inspired Abbey Dawn accessories collection. The “JustFabulous” pink carpet event attracted celebrities, media and crowds of fans and featured an intimate acoustic performance by Lavigne and her band. The performance, which was streamed online, included top ten hits “Girlfriend” and My Happy Ending.” 
 
Notable appearances by fellow fashionistas Taylor Momsen (“Gossip Girl”), Mena Suvari (American Beauty, American Reunion), Lavigne’s ex-hubby Deryck Whibley (Sum 41), and JustFab president Kimora Lee Simmons, made the private event a true Sunset Strip worthy soiree.
 
Photos courtesy of Genie Sanchez, www.totallylikeduh.com

You (and you, and you) are invited to attend the closing reception for the "Artists’ Tower of Protest" this Saturday, March 24. The event will take place from 4-6 p.m. at the lot located at Sunset Boulevard and Hilldale Avenue (between 9000 Sunset building and Hustler Hollywood), and will feature a conversation with the artists and curator as well as food trucks.

This Saturday the music and beer will be flowing on The Sunset Strip. And while that may be just like any other Saturday on The Strip, this week the event will have a green tint to it in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you’re Irish or just have the luck o’ the Irish, we’ve got the perfect party for you.
 
Block Party @ Rock & Reilly’s
Rock & Reilly’s Irish Pub is hosting a “green carpet” block party in their back parking lot and patio from noon-10 p.m. featuring a beer garden, five bars, DJs and bands. $10 cover for entrance. www.rnrpub.com
 
Two-Day St. Patrick’s Day Party @ The Den
The Den will host a party with menu items including corned beef and potatoes, green beer and Irish car bombs. The party kicks off early on Friday night and continues the next day, Saturday, March 17. www.thedenofhollywood.com
 

This Sunday (Sunday, Sunday!) millions of Americans will crowd around TVs to watch the New York Giants take on the New England Patriots in a battle royal known as Super Bowl XLVI. Whether you are interested in the game, the food, the commercials, the halftime show, puppy bowl or all of the above, Sunset Strip restaurants and bars have you covered – providing the ultimate viewing experience and ensuring your home stays clean. Remember last year’s “incident” when Gary thought it would be a good idea to pour that Gatorade keg on you and your living room floor in celebration?…
 

As a kid, you dreamed of performing in legendary Sunset Strip music venues. Maybe you practiced in your garage or were the top air guitarist in your grade school. You knew you had the skills. You just needed a venue to show them off. Now, a select number of elementary and middle school bands will have the opportunity to live your childhood dream as part of the RockSTAR Music Education Winterfest taking place on The Sunset Strip this Saturday, Feb. 4.

Throughout the day, more than 120 bands from kids in grades kindergarten to sixth will take the stage at The Roxy Theatre, Whisky A Go-Go and Key Club and perform before a crowd of screaming fans. The event will also feature an appearance by Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker as well as a charity auction featuring rock and roll memorabilia from artists Dave Navarro, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Daughtry, The Black Keys, Willow Smith and Jane’s Addiction, with proceeds benefiting RockSTAR.