We can all enjoy our weekend a little more, just by knowing the sheer fact Lady Gaga will be returning to LA this summer. 

So Just Dance while you run from the Stadium to Sea in the LA Marathon, get into a Bad Romance at the beach while you bask in the late winter/early spring sun, and don’t let the Paparazzi take any photographs of you while you shop down Robertson for that perfect new summer outfit….oh wait gotta go…that’s Beyonce on the Telephone…Happy Weekend Little Monsters.

Having trouble deciding what to do this very sunny weekend? From the L.A. Marathon to celestial gatherings, check out AMP Radio’s Weekend Picks!

Its too late to sign up to run the 25th Annual LA Marathon but its never too late to grab a prime spot on the course and watch, give out water, or down some brewskies in celebration for making the decision NOT to run the 26.2 mile trek.  Weather is supposed to be beautiful, so put on your sunscreen and get inspired for next year

Public Star Parties

Grab your main squeeze, BFF, or just your pair of binoculars and head up to Griffith Park Observatory’s monthly celestial gatheringcomplete with astonomers, telescopes, and fellow star gazers from 2pm-9:45pm on Saturday.

Music Box ReLaunch

The historic music venue celebrates the revival of the 1920’s decor with three days of non stop dancing all in the name of a good cause- this time its for Love Cures Cancer – the weekends hottest party is Friday night with a benefit for Project Ethos - Friday through Sunday 8pm-2am.

The Bar Room

Happy Hour is everyday from 5pm-8pm until April 15th in celebration of the Porta Via spin off in Beverly Hills- not to fret – the 90210 zip code does not an expensive bar make…not only are the drinks half price, but appetizers are free, thats right, free, during Happy Hour.

Sunset Foot Spa at Aqua

Your dogs are barking for some attention, so hit up the Mondrian Hotel Friday and Saturday, 9am-9pm for some reflexology, aromatherapy, and other traveling spa favorites.

E.P.I.C.

The new fashion boutique opens in Echo Park, as the brainchild of Rhianon Jones and Tristan Scott, the store combines fashion (over 40 LA based labels), art, music and pop culture in this one stop shop so stop by this opening party weekend.

BCBG Ella Moss Sample Sale

Over 2000, that’s right, 2,000 tops, dresses, handbags and more will be marked down to 70% off at this popular yearly sale.  So get to the Marriot Residence Inn (Pico and Beverly) early and be ready to shop till you drop!

Keep reading to see what else happening in LA on this super sunny weekend!

Cats@ The Pantages

Unitards, make-up and jazz hands, oh my!  The beloved Broadway classic, Cats, is playing through March 21^st so kitty up to the Pantages before the run ends.

Groundlings Showcase Showdown

From the comedy troupe that brought you Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig comes another 8 week show run for “Groundlings Showcase Showdown” directed by Mikey Day.  It’s  compilation of hilarious sketches that outshine anything on TV (read SNL) these days.

Sweetsalt Food Shop

Any restaurant with the words, ‘salt’ and ‘sweet’ in the title sound like a good idea to us, and this Toluca Lake gem doesn’t disappoint.  Try the coffee braised short rib roll and the chocolate caramel bread pudding… how’s that for salty and sweet?

Eagle Rock Brewery

C’mon & get hoppy! Local artisan beer producers come together for this public tap house that’s sure to tickle any beer lovers (or even just likers) fancy!

Little Birds #2

The second foray in this hipster reading series at Tavin in Echo Park, is an eclectic mix of musings, readings, cocktails and a collection of Dennis Hoppers 1960’s photographs…how LA.

A Night of 140 Tweets, a Benefit for Haiti

Hollywood comedy mecca, UCB, will be performing a special Haiti benefit show on Friday night in collaboration with Funny or Die and Stillerstrong hosted by Human Giant’s Rob Huebel and Paul Sheer.  And it’s true, there will be 140 performers in the show for the world’s first ever live tweet stream!

Manifest Equality

One of the most interesting Picks Manifest Equality which is putting on a massive art show (March 3-7), highlighting artists from Shepard Fairey to Harvey Pekar in order to support gay rights.  Check out the foundation’s blog for more info!

Psychic Reading Jamboree

On Saturday from 1pm-4pm in Santa Monica, visit Lalaland’s ground zero for all things clairvoyant and pay only 10$ for a tarot reading, past life, family, money, relationship or aura reading, or any three for the combined total of 25$.

Harmony Lane Clearance Sale

LaRok dress and CCSkye accessories are all 70% off this entire weekend at the typically pricey Beverly Blvd. boutique, so take advantage of a good thing, grab some brunch at the numerous nearby hotspots and make a day of it!

Urban Noodle

Forget Panda Express and grab some handmade dumplings, soups and noodles at this authentic and rather modern Chinese restaurant where Chef Kin Kwok Mu opens on Saturdays from 6pm-10pm – yes, its a small time window, but your stomach will thank you for the MSG break.

Mad Scientist Cocktails

Who said drinking had to be cool?  Let your brainiac flag fly at The Lab gastropub.  This USC mainstays is introducing a new series of ‘labratory inspired’ cocktails as well as renaming some classics after the period table of elements.  Try the RNA, The Algae, and the Mad Scientist Mai Thai for starters.

Moods of Norway Shopping and Sake

Whats better than shopping at this European boutique’s Robertson site?  Shopping there while they serve cocktails,  sake, and waffles to customers this Saturday.  We suggest trying on the apparel before rewarding your hard days work of shopping with short ribs from the Korean BBQ  truck that will be parked outside.

Ok Go Video Release Party

Yet another inventive video from treadmill geniuses and rock band, Ok Go, “This Too Shall Pass” is becoming the next internet sensation and once you watch the video you’ll see why – its part art, part music and part science.  The video release party will be held Friday night at LACMA with an acoustic performance, a Q and A session, and a DJ set.  Here’s what everyone is talking about:

This weekend you can party 80’s style, learn how to fold napkins, do a SunGay Brunch and find out where the Kogi truck will be in Weekend Picks.

80’s Prom Party
Grab your shoulder pads and hairspray and shimmy over to The Music Box at the Fonda on Friday night where you can dance, drink and party Pretty in Pink style at 80’s Prom Party  for a great cause no less – all ticket proceeds go to local animal rescues!

Cocktail Napkin Art Invitational

Thats right, folding cocktail napkins is now considered an art form and not just something to do on an awkward date.  The retro themed cocktail party is happening at downtown’s E3rd Steakhouse & Lounge on Saturday night.

The Surly Goat

The new artisanal beer bar opens on Santa Monica Blvd right in the heart of West Hollywood where gay bars iCandy and 24K used to be housed. And while the bar may seem a bit out-of-place in its neighborhood, who wouldn’t love the rotating list of 28 beers on tap?

Silverlake Art and Craft Vintage Market

Every last weekend of the month Micheltorena Elementary School hosts this craft fair where antiques, clothes, and all things East side are happening.  Its ground zero for hipster watching, which is always a worthwhile event, regardless if you find the rug that will really tie your room together.  Oh, and the Kogi food truck will be there!

Chinatown Challenge

Keep on celebrating the Year of the Tiger with a cross between the Amazing Race and yet another  Chinese New Year’s  Party.  Sign up with a team of friends to navigate LA’s historic Chinatown and participate in challenges for a chance to win prizes.

SunGay Brunch

Out and About Tours, Hollywood’s first and only ‘gay tour company’  is commencing its SunGay Brunch this Sunday where a moving brunch that lasts about 4 hours will not only satiate your hunger but will also educate you on the gay history of the area (since the Spanish missions, no joke!). The tour ends just in time for a night out in Boys Town.

This weekend My Super Royal 16 aired, which showcased Diddy’s first-born son Justin’s 16th birthday. The expected lavish event revealed that 16 year-old Justin is the self-proclaimed ‘Prince of New York.’

Watching Sweet 16 is a total guilty pleasure that presents spoiled rich kids during their televised birthday plans. The celebrity kids that get to show off their lavish plans to the world really know how to one up the average rich kids that air throughout the season.

Justin Combs Super Royal 16th birthday party had a Prince of New York theme where he demanded either Kim Kardashian or Nicki Minaj as his date. He also wanted a video for his grand entrance to the party that was almost a flop due to wardrobe mishaps. Justin expected the video to be the dopest video out of all the history of show…. hmmm you can be the judge of that.

Every episode it seems that the goal of the birthday boy or girl is to one up the last  with the current hottest performances. In this case, being  P.Diddy’s son he had to book the hottest and the best. Throughout the episode there was much speculation as to who the performers would be. The ’Prince of New York (with the help of his daddy) landed some good one’s like Nicki Minaj who performed and escorted him to the party, Fabolous, Trey Songz, Asher Roth and more.

We must not forget the car…… it’s the most important part to any 16 year-old rich or not! Daddy Combs was actually pretty sensible and spoke to the crowd through a video that broadcasted at the club stating that 16 year-olds are not the best of drivers, which is sooooooo true! So as he presented his new car, a brand new black Maybach, he also presented his driver who will chauffeur the self proclaimed ‘Prince of New York’ around the town whenever needed.

Lets be honest the most noble and down to earth moment of the show is when Diddy gave his son Justin $10,000 to start his own bank account. Justin is a smart young man I know’s that he is blessed with so much, so instead he donated the entire amount to Haiti.  Although we think he could have gone a little higher considering his new Maybach cost $360,000.

• Justin Comb’s Super Royal 16

So the big question over her at AMP is who had the better B-day party Justin Combs or Timberlands son Demetrius who flew his friends to St. Tropez for his party and had Missy, Flo-rida and Lil Wayneperform? He also got a Maybach for his birthday present and he can drive it without a chauffeur, pretty sweet if you ask me. Let us know who you think ended up with the better party?

• Timberland’s son Demetrius Super Sweet 16

Golden Dragon Parade

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger at this massive annual celebration in Chinatown – expect music, food, dragons of course, and even a car show along the parade route on Saturday and Sunday (starting at Main and Cesar Chavez).

Make it Better: An Evening with Will Ferrell and Friends

Tenacious D, Comedy Central’s Demetri Martin, and Rob Riggle join Will Ferrell in whats sure to be a raucous comedy benefit for “A Better LA,” Pete Carroll’s youth violence prevention charity. Ferrell, a USC alum himself, will yuk it up at The Nokia Theater Saturday at 8pm.

Deva Loka: Los Angeles

Check out Yoshitaka Amano (the king of Anime) newest LA showing (the first in 10 years) – don’t worry you don’t have to be a Japanese anime or video game freak (although it helps) to appreciate Amano’s beautiful and inspiring work running through March 13th at LeBasse Projects Gallery in Culver City.

Bar 210

Check out the newest in creative and imaginative cocktail fun at chef Marcel Vigneron’s new lounge, where swanky meets innovative on Wilshire right in the heart of Beverly Hills.

Nesquik Cupcake Challenge

The Renaissance Hotel is hosting this highly anticipated annual event where the best bakeries from around Los Angeles have a cupcake bake off for glory and prizes. The best part? The public is the taste testers and part of the judging panel, yes your vote counts! So whether its red velvet, chocolate or lemon poppy seed, make your voice heard and your stomach full!

Weekend Warrior Bootcamp

After (or even before) you gorge yourself on delicious cupcakes there’s no need to feel sugar remorse – just grab some friends and head over to Griffith Park where for $35 (4 people get a 5th one free), you can assuage your guilt and you join in on the 4 hour Weekend Warrior Bootcamp – thats right – a 4 hour bootcamp that includes all kinds of fitness workshops, games, and workouts.

Can’t wait until Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland hits theaters?  Follow the white rabbit to Hollywood and Highland Friday for a special fan event that includes cast appearances and live music from artists on the “Almost Alice” soundtrack!

This is an event that shouldn’t be missed for the diehard Alice fans.  Friday evening starting at 5pm, there will be a fan event at Hollywood and Highland for the much anticipated Alice in Wonderland movie. 

Not only will the amazing director, Tim Burton, make an appearance, but select cast members are scheduled to show up.  It’s not yet known who will be there (Johnny Depp, PLEASE be Johnny Depp!!) but it will no doubt be a fan frenzy over there. 

If celeb spotting isn’t enough for you to head out there, then go for the live performances from artists featured on the “Almost Alice” soundtrack.  Get a sneak peek of the songs from the soundtrack before its release on March 2.  Artists scheduled so far include Kerli, Never Shout Never, 3OH!3 , Metro Station and Family Force 5, but there are rumors of bigger performers like Avril Lavigne, Robert Smith or the All-American Rejects to show up. 

Dedicated fans, don’t forget your face paint and costumes because Oscar-winning costume designer for the film, Colleen Atwood will judge the best fan costumes, and winners score a VIP seat at the El Capitan Theatre for the 3D screening of the film.

Expect a huge turnout for this event, but if crowds aren’t your thing, you can watch all the festivities streamed live on the official Myspace for the movie.   

Check back at AMP for more updates on all things Alice!

Alice In Wonderland Trailer:

Source: LA Times

This weekend 49 of the 50 the states received snow and many flights were canceled or delayed. Gladly enough the stars and some fans made it out to the NBA All-Star Weekend! The Valentines All-Star Game, had hot performances from Usher, Shakira, and Alicia Keys. If you missed we got all the performances for you!

Usher had the privilege to be the opening act for the NBA All-Star ceremony. He Performed his song “More” which is the promo song of the ALL-Star Weekend and Quest Crewfrom MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew joined him on the stage . Also in the opening act he performed “She Don’t Know”, and the oldie but goodie, “Yeah!”

• Usher Performs @ NBA All-Star Game “More/ She Don’t Know/ Yeah”

Overall what did you think of the All-Star Game Performances?? Did you have a chance to tune in or were you pre-occupied with Valentines Day? Also check out which star’s spent Valentine’s day at the big game.

Usher, Shakira & Alicia Keys Perform at NBA All-Star Gameview gallery

How’re you ever supposed to know the right way to love someone else, if you can’t even love yourself? So grab your best gal pal & make it a night to remember cause the most fun is had by the Single Ladies!

To keep your sexy single self sane…. we’ve got just the guide for you!

Avoiding A Commercial Holiday

• So the number one thing to do if you’re single is realize that Valentine’s Day is a commercial holiday. It is not about love and relationships; it is about selling flowers, candy, and diamond jewelry. Think of all the money you’re saving.

Flaunt Your Single Status

• You can enjoy the freedom to go anywhere, do anything, and flirt frivolously without having to answer to anyone…except yourself!

Single Ladies Band Together

• Instead of sitting on your couch crying into your Cosmo on Valentine’s Day, invite your gal pals over for a singles’ soiree! Have board games and cocktails, a decadent dinner party, a movie marathon, or a pampering evening of mani-pedis. As long as you’re enjoying yourself you’re doing it right, long live the single girl!

Amp artist Ke$ha has a less positive outlook on the day but also reiterates that hanging with the girls is the way to go, reports MTV.com:

Blah! Go out with your girlfriends. Blah — that’s all I have to say about Valentine’s Day. Happy Valentine’s Day! Whatever!

Try Something New- Challenge Yourself

• For laughs and giggles or maybe just being brave enough to try something new, give Speed Dating a whirl! If you’re looking for fun this you could land you a potential date or just continue to highlight why guys are total douche bags. Either way it’ll get you out of the house and into the dating scene! One of the top speed dating companies in LA is from Oxygen’s “‘Bad Girl Club” and if they can do it then so can you!

SpeedLA* ‘Be My Valentine Bash’ * at Lucky Strike * Hollywood. Ladies arrive on Valentines Day at 7:30pm for a stunning, complimentary makeover by a certified cosmetologist. See website for more details.speedLAdating.com Sign up fast cause it’s guaranteed to fill up!

Splurge On Yourself

• This Valentines Day go ahead and buy yourself something special. Treat yourself to a girl-tastic gift! A little bling, a heavenly massage, or those killer heels you’ve been dying to buy. Splurge on yourself without guilt because you deserve a little extra TLC on the big day!

Valentines Day Don’t: Drunk Dial Your Ex(es)!

• It’s okay to get a little lonely on Valentine’s Day. But that’s no excuse to drink to the point where you drunk dial your ex(es). In fact, if you feel the urge to email, instant message, or text on the big day, stop, disconnect yourself from technology, and reboot your brain. No good can come from a weak moment down memory lane. Just say no to reconnecting with former flames and avoid a heap of embarrassment!

Ladies, AMP stands behind you 100%, so be strong! And remember it’s a 3 day weekend of relaxation. So out of this list what will you do on Valentines day? Any other ideas for the sexy AMP single ladies?

Source: E Harmony