Food and Culture

Eat this weekend in honor of the LA Marathon! The LA Marathon is happening this Sunday and many LA dining establishments are offering Marathon deals throughout the weekend. Get a free mojito at Ciudad or house margarita at Border Grill with the secret password “LA Marathon.” There are plenty of other discounts and free drink deals in Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica- see the entire list here.

When: March 20-21, 2010
Where: Downtown LA and Santa Monica

You thought LA already had enough food trucks, well it’s time to make room for one more- Cart for a Cause. Cart for a Cause is a new food truck ran by St. Vincent’s Meals on Wheels program and LA’s top chefs. The truck will hit the streets next Tuesday offering three different $10 meals. All proceed will benefit St. Vincents Meals on Wheels. Each month will feature a different LA chef and new menu. There is nothing like eating for a good cause!

When: Starts March 23rd and runs every Tuesday
Where:Follow Cart for a Cause on Twitter for more details.

Fashion and Celebrities

LA FASHION WEEK is here and the Green Youth Movement is putting on the Green Initiative Humanitarian Fashion Show. The show will showcase eco-friendly clothing from national designers and proceeds raised will help support Green Youth Movement. Purchase Tickets here.

When: March 20, 2010 1:00-4:00pm
Where: Sunset/Gower Studios

LAFW runs from March 17-24, 2010. For more information and the calendar of events, check out Fashionweekla.com.

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Our favorite gentleman, John Mayer, will make a stop in Los Angeles next week with his Battle Studies World Tour. The concert also features special guests Michael Franti & Spearhead. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.

When: March 25, 2010 8:00pm
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles

Calling all Glee fans! The stars of the FOX TV Show Glee are hitting the stage for their first ever live tour. Join the entire cast as they perform some of the show’s biggest hits! This is definitely a way to get you geared up for the shows return in April. Purchase tickets here.

When: March 20, 21, & 23, 2010 8:30pm
Where: Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal Citywalk

Premieres:

How To Train Your Dragon starring Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, and America Ferrera.

When: March 21, 2010 2:00pm
Where: Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal Citywalk

The Last Song starring Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth, Greg Kinnear, and Kelly Preston. ** Bid on premiere tickets that benefit the Children’s Charity of Southern California. City of Hope is also auctioning off tickets to the premiere. **

When: March 25, 2010 5:00pm
Where: Arclight Theatres, Hollywood

In the know about what’s happening in Los Angeles? E-mail me at ashleyetorres@gmail[dot]com with press info and event information.