Byu-ti for the Planet

Celebrate the 40^th Anniversary of Earth Day as Darren Moore of Eco-Vations, hosts “Byu-ti for the Planet: A Sustainable Soiree for Global Green” at Byu-ti Hair Therapy in Santa Monica. Organic treats, sweet drinks and entertainment will be provided. All proceeds benefit Global Green, an environmental non-profit, which hopes to inspire global climate change by creating green buildings and cities. Why? Look and feel byu-ti ful while doing a world of good.

Location: 510 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90401 Date/Time: Sunday, April 11 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: Tickets are $40 and can be purchased online.

Add a Little Green to Your Evening

Little Green, “a sustainability group inspired by the talks and excitement of Mindshare LA ” invites you to its Sustainability Cocktail Party, Thursday evening. Join like-minded individuals in speaker-led discussions, about green topics such as sustainability, eco-conscious fashion and issues relevant to Southern California. Why? A little conversation can go a long way.

Location: The LA Brewery 676 S. Avenue 21 Los Angeles, CA 90031 Date/Time: Thursday, April 8 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Cost: $15 (Regular Admission). Tickets can be purchased online Web: http://littlegreen.eventbrite.com/.

Taking Care of Business

You’re a budding, eco-friendly entrepreneur. You’ve got great ideas and tons of motivation, yet in an industry as unpredictable as retail, you’ve also got worries. Enter Greg Horos and Melissa Rosen, the founders and co-owners of the eco-convenience store Locali.  Horos and Rosen, hosts of “The Aesthetics of Sustainable Retail” talk, will address your professional concerns and questions while emphasizing the “crucial role” small businesses play in the “greening” of Los Angeles. Why? Mingling, schmoozing and networking: just some perks of the job.

Location: Farmlab 1745 North Spring Street, Unit 4, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Date/Time: Friday, April 9 at noon Cost: Free Web: http://farmlab.org/.

One Fest, Two Fest, Three Fest, MORE

It seems that every which way you turn, there is some sort of festival going on. First there was Oktoberfest, then the LA Street Food Fest, there was even a Fungi Fest! Come Saturday, we will add one more “fest” to the list: the LA Beer Fest. Yes ladies and gents, the time has come once again to fill those bellies with beer, “beer-friendly food” and more beer. Why? With dozens of international and domestic beers on tap, you wouldn’t want to miss out on the festivities now would you?

Location: 10202 W Washington Blvd Culver City, CA 90232 (map) Date/Time: Saturday, April 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (please see website for details) Cost: $40 (includes unlimited 4 ounce pours). Tickets must be purchased in advanced. Web: http://www.drinkeatplay.com/labeerfest/