Have Yourself a Tasteful, Taste-Filled Weekend

9021Oh! Beverly Hills Gets Tasty

What could be better than unlimited samples of cocktails? Unlimited samples of food from some of L.A.’s top restaurants – including your favorite eco-eateries Fig, Akasha, and Culina – of course! Top chefs, like Michael Voltaggio, will delight you with their cooking skills, mix the perfect cocktail and provide you with the most mouth-watering morsels around at this weekend’s Taste of Beverly Hills. Why? Treat your sweetie to the perfect Date Night, enjoy unlimited Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Bellinis at brunch, or celebrate the three-day weekend with a BBQ in the Hills.

Location: 9900 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map)  Date/Time: Thursday, September 2 to Sunday, September 5 (please see website for schedule)  Cost: Ticket prices vary  Web: http://thetasteofbeverlyhills.com/.

You Donut Want To Miss This

How far would you go for a pastry? How about a 40 mile bike ride? This Saturday, throw on some bright colored clothing, a helmet and meet in Pasadena for a calorie burning, appetite building bike ride to The Donut Man in Glendora. Why? Reward yourself with one (or dare I say, two) outrageously packed strawberry or peach donuts, made with fresh fruit picked daily.

Location: Meet at 131 N. El Molino Ave, Pasadena CA 91101 (map)  Date/Time: Saturday, September at 8 a.m.  Web:http://www.yelp.com/events/glendora-kebbie-presents-the-donut-man-biking-uye

Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

At tomorrow’s inaugural We Go Rock, Eagle Rock’s Friday Fest begin at Eagle Rock’s Farmers’ Market and then stop into any one of the participating stores for a glass of wine, shopping and maybe even a cup of sugar! Why? After you’ve made your rounds, make your way back to the Farmers’ Market for entertainment, music and a raffle for gift certificates and prizes from participating merchants.

Location: Eagle Rock’s Farmers’ Market and businesses located on Colorado and Eagle Rock Blvd. For specific store locations click here Date/Time: Every Friday, beginning this Friday, September 3, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Web: http://www.wegorock.com/.

Whether your bike of choice is a mountain, beach cruiser, or single speed, your choice for weekend fun will be the Bicycle Film Festival. This five day event takes place Downtown and will feature an array of cycling documentaries and movies for your viewing pleasure. Why? Get those wheels poppin’ with some stellar performances, music and after parties.

Location: All movies will be shown at the Downtown Independent, 251 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (map)  Date/Time: Wednesday, September 1 to Sunday, September 5. Please see website for program details Cost: Festival passes can be purchased online for $40  Web: http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/.

Images courtesy of Kevin C., We Go Rock, Eagle Rock’s Friday Fest via Facebook, Taste of  Beverly Hills and Bicycle Film Festival.