Los Angeles

Fri at Crane's: 11611 N El Centro, Hollywood

This low-key lounge is throwing an "about-once-a-month" speakeasy party, with 50c Bud (5-8pm) and Prohibition-era music from DJs and (on the patio) a clarinet/accordion duo, who became fast friends after helping each other avoid bullies on the way home from band practice.

at the London West Hollywood: 1020 San Vicente, West Hollywood; reservations available now at 310.358.7788

Feast on Arctic Char w/ pickled Japanese Mushrooms and rack of Sonoma lamb w/ olive-crusted fingerlings in the new twin dining rooms of Hells Kitchen host Gordon Ramsey, notorious for savagely berating his chef contestants (one toque over the line?).

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5-7pm Mon-Fri at 10351 Santa Monica Blvd, Century City; 310.282.8870

This upscale sushi spot's happy hour offers 40% off beers, 50% off wine/sake/well drinks, and half-portioned rolls for half the full portion's price, begging the question, "If Sue agrees to pick up half the bill minus $1, how fast is the train coming from Detroit?"

Sat at 86: 6533 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood

This free event features acoustic sets from emo-rockers The Used and punkers the Briggs, plus a 10-11pm open bar sponsored by Monster -- because what's more unplugged than an energy drink whose motto is "Unleash the Beast"?

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