Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) is an unprecedented global initiative founded by Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of America that was created to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry’s economy, and put the fun back in shopping. Businesses all over West Hollywood, including many in The Avenues – the city’s art, fashion and design district and several on the Sunset Strip, will participate by extending hours and hosting events. Attendees can expect celebrity appearances and designer showcases along with an abundance …

Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) is an unprecedented global initiative founded by Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of America that was created to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry’s economy, and put the fun back in shopping. Businesses all over West Hollywood, including many in The Avenues – the city’s art, fashion and design district and several on the Sunset Strip, will participate by extending hours and hosting events. Attendees can expect celebrity appearances and designer showcases along with an abundance …

Abbot Kinney: Ten of the most influential shops on Venice’s main drag have banded together to make the trek west worthwhile tonight. Grab a VIP card at any of the participating shops that gives you 10% off purchases at all 10 stores.
The breakdown:
**A+R will exclusively launch the Margiela Home Paris and Hay Denmark collections, and preview its Fall 2010 pieces alongside L.A. designers Tanya Aguiñiga (felted furnishings), Joseph Brooks (curated music) and Cast of Vices (multimedia installations). 1121-1 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice.
**Pamela Barish …

Abbot Kinney: Ten of the most influential shops on Venice’s main drag have banded together to make the trek west worthwhile tonight. Grab a VIP card at any of the participating shops that gives you 10% off purchases at all 10 stores.
The breakdown:
**A+R will exclusively launch the Margiela Home Paris and Hay Denmark collections, and preview its Fall 2010 pieces alongside L.A. designers Tanya Aguiñiga (felted furnishings), Joseph Brooks (curated music) and Cast of Vices (multimedia installations). 1121-1 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice.
**Pamela Barish …

This Wednesday is the 5th annual SOUNDS LIKE PAPER Summer Music Festival presented by PAPER Magazine and Ray-Ban.
This years festival features a FREE concert with Hanson, Dan Black, Mia Moretti and Caitlin Moe. Admission will be first come, first serve,ticket does not guarantee admission, so make sure to arrive early!
WHO: PAPER Magazine + Ray-Ban + Hanson + Dan Black + Mia Moretti + Caitlin Moe
WHAT: 5th annual SOUNDS LIKE PAPER Summer Music Festival
WHEN: Wednesday September 7, 2010 7:00 PM – till
WHERE: Roseland Ballroom, 239 West 52nd St. New York, NY …

FREE SCREENING- Koolhaas HouseLife examines the daily life of one of the masterpieces of contemporary architecture of recent years: The House in Bordeaux, designed in 1998 by Rem Koolhaas / OMA. Unlike most movies about architecture, this feature focuses less on explaining the building and its virtuosity than on letting the viewer experience the daily intimacy of an architectural icon.
WHO:Ila Bêka and Louise Lemoine, HAMMER Museum.
WHAT: Film Screening of Koolhaas HouseLife Docu-film. (France, 2008, 58 min. French with English subtitles.)
WHEN:7:00pm Tuesday August 3rd. 2010
WHERE:HAMMER Museum 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los …

FREE SCREENING- Koolhaas HouseLife examines the daily life of one of the masterpieces of contemporary architecture of recent years: The House in Bordeaux, designed in 1998 by Rem Koolhaas / OMA. Unlike most movies about architecture, this feature focuses less on explaining the building and its virtuosity than on letting the viewer experience the daily intimacy of an architectural icon.
WHO:Ila Bêka and Louise Lemoine, HAMMER Museum.
WHAT: Film Screening of Koolhaas HouseLife Docu-film. (France, 2008, 58 min. French with English subtitles.)
WHEN:7:00pm Tuesday August 3rd. 2010
WHERE:HAMMER Museum 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los …

New Balance Lifestyle West Coast is having Launch Event at Conveyor Fred Segal. New Balance will be showcasing some of their new shoes that were designed using the new Sonic welding technique. Sonic welding is an environmentally friendly alternate to sewing or gluing that creates a airtight and watertight bond. New Balance is the first shoe brand to utilize this sonic technology on athletic footwear.
A Special New Balance Lifestyle wall build out, DJ and cocktail reception.
WHEN: Thursday May 13, 2010 7pm-10pm
WHERE: Conveyor Fred Segal Santa Monica 500 Broadway Santa Monica, …

WHO: HOT CHIP + Free Energy + Myspace.com

WHAT: London electro-pop band, Hot Chip, will play a free ‘MySpace Secret Show” at the Highline Ballroom, in celebration of their new rollicking album One Night Stand. They will be joined by Free Energy, DFA’s new party rocking signees, comprised of members of now defunct Hockey Night. Get there super-duper early, cause it’s first come, first served.
WHEN: Friday Feb. 5th Doors @ 7:00 PM ALL AGES EVENT<

WHERE: Highline Ballroom 431 West 16th Street, New York, NY‎ – (212) 414-5994

HOW: FREE EVENT FIRST COME …

WHO: Playmore Group + The Collective + JL Productions + Villa
WHAT: Pre-Grammys Party  Villa on Melrose Ave.. Many special guests will be in attendance plus sounds will be provided by DJ EDSKI himself. Make sure you get there early to avoid capacity issues and for bottle service contact: benwang80@gmail.com / Ben Wang M: 510-299-8970

WHEN: Saturday January 30th. 2010  10pm -2am 21+
WHERE: Villa Lounge 8620 Melrose Ave. Hollywood, CA 90069
HOW: RSVP contact: benwang80@gmail.com.