PARTY WITH A PURPOSE*: Only in LA, right? Paws for a Cause L.A. presents "Cha-ching for Cha Cha" tonight at Safari Sam's. It's a party to benefit local residents who can't pay emergency vet bills when their pets are injured. On the bill tonight are various burlesque acts, including Miss Viva Las Vegas 2008 Dizzy Von DAMN!, Red Snapper, Vixen Violette, Fever Blister and Ava Garter. Rockabilly acts include Tony James and the Jamesons and The Coffin Draggers with the Fear Leaders. Tickets are $12 at the door. more ›

I didn't want to just do a "best of" list. So this year, I've decided to take a years worth of personal New Year's Resolutions, ask around for those of friends and put a call out to readers (email me here) about things you've always wanted to know, always wanted to do and then take those requests and ask an expert, an insider to help out. The result? Here goes... more ›