"The Playground" Your Guide To What To Do This Weekend...

by Lisa Wojcik · August 27, 2010

It's time to figure out where some of the best parties are this weekend. Below are our picks of the city's top events. And, as always, you can find the full details as well as more events on our Calendar page.

Refinery29 And Creatures of Comfort End of Summer Shopping Party When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Where: Creatures of Comfort Why: It's almost labor day, which means the end of summer, which means you must attend this shopping party. [Details]

Virgin America's Official 3rd Annual Sunset Strip Music Festival When: Friday August 27th, 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM Where: The Andaz Why: Catch artists before they perform tomorrow at a party thrown by Virgin America, V Australia, and Black Star Beer. [Details]

The Sunset Strip Music Festival When: Saturday August 28th, 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Where: The Sunset Strip Why: Kid Cudi, Slash, Fergie, and Myles Kennedy invade the Sunset Strip. [Details]

Heineken Inspire When: Saturday August 28th, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM , 9:00 PM - 1:00 PM Where: The Book Bindery Why: Inspire yourself with beer and musical artists like Fabolous and Pete Wentz. [Details]

Art of Elysium's 2nd Annual Genesis Event When: Saturday August 28th, 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Where: MILK Studio Why: Proceeds from the event go towards giving art kits to hospitalized children, and it won't hurt to jam out to DJ Chris Holmes and Fitz & The Tantrums. [Details]

Avaland 6 Year Anniversary With Felix Da Housecat When: Saturday August 28th, 9:30 PM - 8:00 AM Where: Avalon Why: Avaland its your birthday, happy birthday Avaland. [Details]

The Chemical Brothers, Chromeo, Yacht When: Sunday August 29th, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Where: The Hollywood Bowl Why: Electro pop in an outdoor venue = fun. [Details]

The 62nd Annual Prime Time Emmy's When: Sunday August 29th, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Where: Check out the deets below for our party guide Why: Because... [Details]

Mimosas at Confederacy When: Sunday August 29th, 2:00 PM - 6:00 AM Where: Confederacy Why: Everyone loves to shop while slightly intoxicated. [Details]