After all Mom has done for you over the years, doesn't she deserve a long weekend, or two, full of rest, relaxation and indulgence?
To help you plan just that for the mothers in your life, our friends at Eventbrite clued us in to five events, coming up this weekend and next in North Los Angeles County, that local moms will love.
Freshen up
Pamper your mom with a free pre-Mother's Day gift: a makeover from her favorite beauty brands, like Lancome, Kate Somerville, Shiseido and Hourglass. There will be coffee and breakfast bites, plus goodie bags full of samples to take home.
The date: Sunday 5/6, 9-11 a.m.
The location: Nordstrom, The Americana at Brand, 889 Americana Way, Glendale
The price: Free
Take mama out
The great trombonist Richie "LaBamba" Rosenberg — best known for his work with The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien as well as Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band — and the Hubcaps are set to rock down the house at Joe's Great American in Burbank. Grab your dancing shoes and take mama out to this rhythm and blues dance party.
The date: Friday 5/11, 9:30-11 p.m.
The location: Joe's Great American, 4311 West Magnolia Blvd., Burbank
The price: $10
Celebrate female fashion entrepreneurs
Fashion-forward moms won't want to miss the third annual Fashion Entrepreneur Expo. Hosted by the Los Angeles Women's Business Center, the event celebrates up-and-coming women designers and beauty business owners with guest speakers and a live runway show, plus makeovers and plenty of free samples.
The date: Saturday 5/12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The location: New York Life, 801 N. Brand Blvd., 3rd Floor, Glendale
The price: Free or $30 for VIP
Pay tribute, island-style
Join the Los Angeles-based Tahitian dance school TE AHO NUI to honor all of the nurturers in your life — moms, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, teachers — through dance. There will be food, drinks and authentic leis for purchase, and all proceeds will go toward helping the school's students attend an immersive educational experience in Mo'orea, Tahiti.
The date: Saturday 5/12, 3:30-7 p.m.
The location: YWCA of Glendale, 735 East Lexington Drive, Glendale
The price: $15 for children ages 3-12, $30 for adults, free for children ages 2 and und
Do yoga with goats
Give mom a relaxing evening with the kids — and by kids we mean baby goats. Grab tickets to Golden Road Brewing's Monday evening yoga class come with a one-hour Hatha yoga session, followed by one free beer and a meet-and-greet session with the goats.
The date: Monday 5/14, 5-6:30 p.m.
The location: Golden Road Brewing LA, 5410 W. San Fernando Road, Glendale
The price: $30
