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Big Bar Bollywood Prom

Valentine’s Day: Big Bar Bollywood Prom

By thirstyinla On February 8, 2013 · Add Comment · In Events
On Thursday, February 14th, Big Bar at Alcove is pulling out all the stops for what promises to be its most spectacular Valentine’s Day event yet, the Big Bar Bollywood Prom.
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Boxing Day Social 2012

December 26: 2nd Annual Boxing Day Social at The Spare Room

By thirstyinla On December 21, 2012 · Add Comment · In Events
On Wednesday, December 26th, The Spare Room is hosting the 2nd Annual Boxing Day Social, featuring the Bartenders with Bartabs Auction. Proceeds from the event benefit the Hospitality Kitchen in downtown LA.
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Christopher Day at Cole's

Christopher Day Wins 4th Annual Jimmy Barella Bartending Competition

By thirstyinla On December 11, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Events
On the eve of Repeal Day, Christopher Day wins the 4th Annual Jimmy Barella Bartending Competition at Cole's with a two-part, deconstructed cocktail.
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Death of the 18th Amendment by 1933 Group

Party Like It’s 1933: Repeal Day Events in Los Angeles

By thirstyinla On December 2, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Events
Repeal Day is celebrated every December 5th to honor the repeal of the 18th Amendment, which ended Prohibition. Bars across Los Angeles are featuring drink specials and events to help you party like it’s 1933.
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Queen of Hearts

Queen of Hearts Valentine’s Ball at The Edison

By thirstyinla On February 7, 2012 · 10 Comments · In Events
On Tuesday, February 14th, The Edison is hosting the Queen of Hearts Valentine's Ball, a Valentine’s Day soiree that features a special punch, an optional prix fixe dinner and the Queen of Hearts All-Star Band.
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Harvard & Stone NYE 2011

So Long 2011, and Thanks for All the Fish!

By thirstyinla On December 21, 2011 · 3 Comments · In Events
It’s time to start stretching those livers, Los Angeles! Craft cocktail destinations across the city are welcoming the new year with masquerade parties, multi-course dinners, and spirited trips around the world and back in time to the 1920s.
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Cole's Repeal Day 2011 Flyer

December 4: Cole’s 103rd Anniversary and Repeal Day Celebration

By thirstyinla On December 1, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events
Cole’s Red Car Bar is celebrating its 103rd Anniversary and hosting a Repeal Day celebration on Sunday, December 4th. The bash features free French Dips, free Bathtub Gin Punch and a midnight champagne toast.
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The Edison

November 30: The Edison Launches Toy Drive to Benefit Midnight Mission

By thirstyinla On November 25, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events
Each year, The Edison participates in a holiday toy drive to benefit the Midnight Mission in Downtown LA. This year, The Edison will give a free cocktail to each customer who brings in a new, unwrapped toy between Wednesday, November 30th and Saturday, December 18th.
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Don "Max" Maxey

Zombies Have Taken Over 213 Nightlife!

By thirstyinla On October 28, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Events
Halloween has arrived in Downtown LA, and for one lucky bar it’s going to be a bloody good time: all of the 213 Nightlife venues have been pitted against each other in a winner-takes-all Halloween contest.
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Bastille Day at The Spare Room, Featuring Paris Loves LA

By thirstyinla On July 14, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events
In honor of Bastille Day, The Spare Room is featuring a special cocktail menu and hosting an intimate performance by Paris Loves LA, featuring Adele Jacques, a très chic French singer who performs Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot songs in a cabaret style.
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    The third and final RSD DROP is this Saturday, and The third and final RSD DROP is this Saturday, and we’re celebrating with an LA OG, @geeyomartinez! For his Booze & Vinyl pairing, Gio selected the 2xLP “Set My Heart on Fire Immediately” by @perfumegenius. The first LP is paired with the Milano-Torino, which he says evokes the album - “rich, intense, and complex.” For the second LP, he recommends a memory: “Pick a time and place where you felt connected to other people and remember what you were drinking.” What a perfect coda for this year’s epic Booze & Vinyl collection. 🙏 ⬆️ Link in bio for the Milano-Torino recipe and Gio’s thoughts on “Set My Heart on Fire Immediately.” 📸 @geeyomartinez #thirstyinla #boozeandvinyl #perfumegenius #RSDDrops #rsd2020
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    Just in time for the cooler temps we’re expectin Just in time for the cooler temps we’re expecting later this week, the Booze Fairy delivered this M&M Cocktail Box from SF-based @bittersandbottles! The kit has everything you need to make the M&M (Montenegro and Mezcal, or Monte y Mezcal) - 50ml minis of @amaromontenegro & @elsilencio, along with @dardimans Crispy Orange Slices for garnish. The instruction card says to measure out 25ml each of the Monte and El Silencio; or “make it a double” and pour it all into a rocks glass, then stir with ice. Guess which one I did? 😜 Originally a bartender’s handshake, the M&M is a well-balanced sipper with smoke, sweet and bitter - right in my wheelhouse. 🥃 #thirstyinla #amaromontenegro #elsilencio #bittersandbottles #mezcalmonday
    What to do after brunch with @adbruin & @drdodgeod What to do after brunch with @adbruin & @drdodgeod? Drop off our ballots at an OFFICIAL @lacountyrrcc Drop Box, of course! 🗳 Last day to register to vote in California is Monday, Oct. 19. This is the election of our lives, make your voice heard and make your plan to vote at plan.lavote.net! ✔️ Put your voted ballot cards into your return envelope. ✔️ Sign, date and seal the return envelope. ✔️ Drop your ballot in any Drop Box or at Vote Centers across the city. ➡️ You can also cast your vote in-person before Nov. 3 at a Vote Center, including landmarks like @dodgers Stadium, @hammer_museum @theforum @hollywoodbowl @hollywoodpantagestheatre @hotelfigueroa @magiccastlehollywood @staplescenterla @thewiltern Voting gear by: 😷🗿 @stitch_bitch_masks 💛🐻 @pup.n.taco #LAVotes #vote
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