Friday, 1/18/13: Pasadena Cheeseburger Challenge

Stretchy pants time: last day to check out Pasadena’s Cheeseburger Fest

After a brief holiday hiatus, the awesomest list of the best things to do in the Los Angeles Eastside is back! Wrap up this week by checking out the FINAL DAY of Pasadena’s Cheeseburger Fest!

Pull on your stretchy pants and get ready to exercise your right to vote! Cheeseburger peddlers are going head-to-head for the honor of being named the best burger in Pasadena. Competitors include a/k/a, The Couter, Dog Haus, Umami, Haven Gastropub and nearly 40 more! Cast your vote here!

When: Fri. 1/18, to 11:30PM
Where: Various locations in Pasadena
Cost: FREE
Web: Pasadena’s Cheeseburger Week

Saturday, 1/19/13: MLK Day of Service

Saturday: Do some good and celebrate MLK for a national day of service

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?'” The MLK Day of Service is a part of United We Serve, the President’s national call to service initiative. Join Americans across the country this Saturday for beach cleanups, tree plantings, senior center restorations and more! It’s not too late to register. To find a way to help in 10 seconds, click here.

When: Fri. 1/19, all-day
Where: All across L.A.
Cost: FREE
Web: MLK Day of Service

Griffith Observatory Star Party

Peruse the galaxy this Saturday at the Griffith Observatory

Don’t have a million dollar telescope at home? Don’t fret! You can use the ones at the Griffith Observatory this Saturday to see stars, planets and distant galaxies! When you’re done, you can head outside and see the twinkling L.A. lights below.

When: Sat. 1/19, 2PM-9:30PM
Where: Griffith Observatory, 2800 E. Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, 90027
Cost: FREE
Web: Star Party

Sunday, 1/20/13: Bubbles & Brats in DTLA

Sunday: Bottomless mimosas, brats and fixins’

Two words: Bottomless. Mimosas. Plus, enjoy a tasty selection of sausages, local buns, sauerkraut, rotkraut, German potato salad and more!

When: Sat. 1/19, 2PM-9:30PM
Where: Knackig, 128 E. 6th St., Los Angeles, 90013
Cost: $12
Web: Bubbles & Brats