Looking for something to do this week? You might want to consider one or two of these events.
Monday, October 26th, 2009
The Perfect Pitch 2009 Entrepreneur and Investor Conference – Hundreds of influential entrepreneurs and investors will converge for a day of learning and dealmaking. Powerful speakers and panelists will show you what it takes to build a successful startup in 2009.
Time: 9:00am to 5:30pm
Doors open at 7:30am
Speakers begin at 9:00am sharp
Location:
The Ritz-Carlton
4375 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Tickets:
Full-Access Conference Ticket $295
Live Online Streaming Ticket $49
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
#140 Characters Conference – The #140conf is not an event about microblogging or the place where people share twitter “tips and techniques” but rather where we explore the effects of the real-time Internet on Business.
Dates: Tuesday Oct. 17th – Wednesday Oct. 18th
Time:
Doors open at 7:00am
Conference begins at 8:45am
Location:
The Kodak Theater
7080 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Tickets: Range depending on access
Girls In Tech Social Fashion and Beauty Summit Part Deux – Are fashion and beauty blogs the new magazine? Join them as they discuss the ever-changing face of beauty and fashion, touching on everything from the new FTC guidelines for bloggers to why the fashion industry should use social media at all. There’s going to be a fabulous cocktail party as well and they will be collecting gently used purses and shoes to help Dress For Success.
Time: 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Location:
LIVE! ON SUNSET
8801 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Tickets: $20 (a portion of ticket sales will be donated to Dress For success)
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
140Conf Official After Party – Media Mixer LA – Demand Media and Mashable have teamed up for the 140Conf after party at the posh H. Wood lounge. With two floors, a full kitchen and large patio, it should be a great venue for networking with the tech and social media scene.
Time: 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Location:
H.Wood
1738 N. Orange Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Tickets: Free, RSVP
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Startups Uncensored “Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs” – This months installment will focus on what it takes to build a successful business and how to distinguish yourself as an entrepreneur. They are joined this month by Jason Calacanis the CEO of Mahalo, co-founder of Weblogs Inc and publisher of Sillcon Alley Reporter. Jason is one of the best known internet CEOs and hosts the popular show This Week in Startups.
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm (Townhall) 8:00pm on, Reception
Location:
Santa Monica Public Library (Auditorium)
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tickets: FREE but you must RSVP
Friday, October 30th, 2009
NeighborGoods Costume Share – NeighborGoods is throwing a Halloween Party with a twist. It is for members only and completely in the spirit of the idea behind Neighborgoods, sharing. Don’t wear a costume to the party, instead bring one with you to share and pick one out from the costumes in the share pile. Feel free to bring a snack or a bottle of something to share, this party is not catered. NeighborGoods members only. Space is limited!
Time: 8:00pm
Location:
Idyllic Nerd Commune
923 E 3rd Street #307
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Tickets: RSVP with your NeighborGoods’s username. Not a member, join here.
Saturday, October 31st, 2009 HALLOWEEN!!!!!
Mother of all Halloween Parties – Hosted by Francisco Dao. This time the stage will be all about strutting your costumes, NO Karaoke, just a party. Chippendales vs. Strippers vs. whoever else wants to strut their costume on stage! So get your costume appropriate dance routines ready because we’re going to battle!!
Time: 9:00pm to 2:00am
Location:
On The Rox – at The Roxy
9009 W. Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA
Tickets: Free but you have to RSVP if you want to get in. Drinks are up to you.
LACMA Muse Heroes and Villains Party - The Muse Costume Ball has quickly emerged as one of Los Angeles’s premier Halloween parties after just five years in existence, attracting more than 1,000 revelers for a night filled with art, music, drinks, and costumes. This year’s event takes its inspiration from Heroes and Villains: The Battle for Good in India’s Comics. Featuring installations and projections from Mindshare Labs.
Time: 8:15pm to midnight
Location:
LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, Ca 90036
Tickets: $30 for Muse members / $50 for non-Muse members
Prices includes admission, entertainment, open bar, and parking
