The collective of street food vendors who used to operate as the Breed Street Food Fair were forced to close down in 2009, but several of the vendors are hoping to resume operations legally in Boyle Heights at a planned evening farmers' market. more ›

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are escaping the dreadful East Coast weather to enjoy the warmer, sunnier Los Angeles climate in coming weeks. Well, they're not actually visiting SoCal to bask in our coveted winter sunshine; they're here on business. And one particular event has named a rather surprising celebrity as its host: comedian Will Ferrell. more ›

November is here. And you know what that means. Gents across the globe will lock away their razors and focus all of their testosterone on sprouting unshorn upper lips. It's Movember, and it's all about the 'stache. The Movember campaign initiates mustache season every year, where men, known as Mo Bros, worldwide let their facial hair grow free to raise awareness and funds for men's health. more ›

It seems like everyone is going pink these days in support of breast cancer awareness, and apparently skateboarders didn't want to be left out. Tomorrow, local nonprofit Boarding for Breast Cancer will play host to an 18-mile ride down the Pacific coast, beginning in Santa Monica and ending in Redondo Beach, intended to raise funds and awareness for the disease. more ›

Last year's inaugural L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade food and drink event was a delicious success, and the upcoming sophomore effort looks to be a tasty follow-up. It's back to the Culver Studios on Sunday, November 6, as the hosts once again are drawing from their pool of talented culinary cohorts to put on an afternoon "cookout" for a cause. more ›

We all know that the Real Housewives franchise is very serious business. But even epic, nation-changing conflict can sometimes be fodder for humor. The Huffington Post reports that six ladies from Westchester, CA put together a video called "Real Housewives of Westchester" (get it?), which spoofs the real "Real Housewives." more ›

Heeeeeeeeere's Barack! On his next visit to Los Angeles, President Barack Obama will make a stop in beautiful downtown Burbank to tape an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Tuesday's guesting will mark Obama's fourth time on the Leno show, says The Daily News. more ›

Narrowing down this evening's event offerings was a difficult task, but we're happy to be the ones to do it. The list begins with free fashion and ends with free wine tasting. Yes, please, to both. Rodarte talks about their new book, a double feature screens "Easy Rider" and Andrew's Cheese Shop presents its monthly lesson in fromage. more ›

Numerous fundraisers have been created to raise money for the families of victims killed and injured in the Seal Beach salon shooting. The massacre took place last Wednesday, October 12, and claimed the lives of eight people. One victim survived her injuries and was recently released from the hospital. more ›

During Obama's fundraiser event at L.A.'s House of Blues on Monday night, an outspoken man near the stage interrupted the president as he searched the crowd for members of congress. The man's message was very important. more ›

President Barack Obama is coming to Los Angeles today to work the room at a couple of campaign fundraisers tonight. The events, at the House of Blues and Fig & Olive, are both located in the West Hollywood (and West Hollywood-adjacent) area, however traffic will likely be impacted between West Hollywood and the Los Angeles International Airport. more ›

Since the operation is an all-volunteer run, nonprofit bicycle repair education space, fundraising for their big move is a must. Celebrating the musical talents of its Cooks and supporters, also known as "friends of kitchen," The Bicycle Kitchen has launched FOK Rock - a two-part musical benefit. more ›

If you're not taking advantage of the refreshing Pacific today, you definitely should this Saturday, September 10. The Surfrider Foundation brings the sixth installment of its Celebrity Expression Session to the shores of First Point, Surfrider Beach in Malibu. more ›

Got $10k burning a hole in your pocket? You might be interested in blowing it all in one place by spending it on the opportunity to have your photo taken with President Barack Obama, who is coming back to Los Angeles later next month for a pair of high profile fundraisers. more ›

It was rock for the cause of rock on Wednesday night when the Red Hot Chili Peppers played a show at Club Nokia at L.A. Live and raised $1 million for the Silverlake Conservatory of Music. more ›

The manhunt continues for the suspect who shot a 44-year-old woman in Marina del Rey last Thursday, July 21. David Boufford, the victim's neighbor, has launched MdR Cares, a donation effort urging the Marina del Rey community to pledge support and donations to assist in her recovery. more ›

Three members of a rival gang are being blamed for a shooting in Watts that injured seven people, reports ABC 7. wThe gunmen opened fire on a party on Saturday, which was being held to raise funeral funds for a 22-year-old man who had been killed. more ›

Seven people were shot at a single family home on Holmes Avenue in South Los Angeles on Saturday when gunmen allegedly opened fire at a benefit party sometime around 1:00 a.m., reports KTLA. The party was reportedly a fundraiser arranged to "offset funeral costs for a 22-year-old man that was recently murdered," according a partygoer who said she and others were dancing when the incident occurred... more ›

The fight to keep the popular Hollywood Farmers' Market up and running has been long and costly, and to help off-set the expenses related to the effort for its operator, the non-profit organization SEE-LA, to negotiate with city representatives and the Los Angeles Film School, a fundraising dinner is being held tonight at the Farmer's Kitchen restaurant. more ›

The 9.0 magnitude Japanese earthquake and tsunami that hit Northern Japan last month has left the media's collective memory and most front-page headlines, but help and assistance is still needed. A number of local benefits tonight and on Tuesday aim to help the Japanese people—all we have to do is listen to music or eat, drink, shop and be merry. more ›

Things are Traffic is gonna get "heavy" tomorrow when President Obama spends some time on the west side of Los Angeles for a fundraising event. Details of the President's precise schedule, including what roads will be blocked off, have not been released, according to LA Now, however word has it "much of the president's travels in L.A. will be done on surface streets." more ›

Artisanal LA is back in full force this weekend, with a new sea-side location on the Dining Deck of Santa Monica Place, and a mix of new and returning vendors to a fun recurring shopping, tasting, and learning event focused on local and sustainable eating, drinking, and growing. Thanks to a sneak peak last night at the venue, we've got a few picks for some must-sees and tries when you hit up the event today or tomorrow. more ›

Angelenos are invited to stop by a fundraising event being held today at Dodger Stadium to benefit Bryan Stow, the Giants fan who was attacked after the Dodgers' home opener on March 31st. "Donations, which will go to a trust fund established by Stow’s family to benefit him and his children, will be accepted at Dodger Stadium’s Parking Lot 1 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday," explains CBS2. more ›

President Barack Obama announced this week that he is officially bidding for re-election in 2012, and to bring his campaign some bucks, he's scheduled a visit this month to Los Angeles for a fundraiser. The event will take place on April 21 at Sony Pictures Studio in Culver City. more ›

Local efforts to raise funds for Japanese earthquake and tsunami relief have been in abundance lately, and among the opportunities in to give to a great cause is a nationwide bake sale. The Los Angeles event is being organized by Tavern Restaurant's Pastry Chef Breanne Varela, and it will feature the baked goodies made and donated by local professional and amateur bakers and treat-makers. more ›

Water is fundamental, as are the specifics about a fundraising event taking place Thursday night at Mom's Bar and Lounge [LAist Story]. Wells4Wells is running happy hour events all over the nation that night to raise money to build a well at a school in sub-Saharan Africa. more ›

The Milagro Allegro community garden at Avenue 56 and Figueroa hosted a garden giveaway this weekend. Advertised to start at noon, by 12:30 some 500 people had made a line that stretched down the block and around the corner. By 12:45 the trees were gone. That left 50,000 vegetable seedlings to make sure everyone ended up with something to plant at their school garden, in their neighborhood or yes, their backyard. more ›

Next Thursday, Lou Adler is bringing a hybrid musical production of Rocky Horror to The Wiltern in a tribute to the 35th anniversary of the movie's release, complete with a costume ball. The event is a fundraiser for The Painted Turtle, Adler's summer camp for children with chronic, life-threatening illnesses. He spoke with us last week from his Malibu offices. more ›