Being a lawyer does not leave for an abundance of free time. Being a new lawyer, not employed at a big firm, straddled with student loan payments does not leave much money for that limited free time. Thus, a new lawyer, not at a big firm, runs into a social quandary. What to do with the precious free time and no money?
Based on the above premise, and two recent event ticket purchases (see below), my similarly situated lawyer friend and I decided to commit to only attending events that are $20 or less going forward. However, in this verbal commitment, we have already found two big loop holes.
The Loopholes: One, we have both already purchased some costly tickets/entry to events. Two, I am able to attend some pretty amazing events by virtue of being in a relationship with someone who produces events for a living and by being friends with his friends. It really comes down to who you know. Or in my case, who knows the who with whom you are sleeping. But that does not roll off of the tongue. Plus, then I start to wonder if I could have constructed a better sentence and if "whom" and "who" were used properly. I can never remember those grammar rules. Before digressing any further - the point being - like any good lawyer we have already figured out how to cheat the system.
Despite our lying and cheating ways, following please find a list of events I recommend checking out (and happen to conform to The $20 or Less Commitment).
The Robert Glasper Experiment featuring Bilal, Quantic and Alice Russell - March 21st and 22nd - Exchange Los Angeles - Cost: $30 (know someone who can get you on the guest list for free)
Also see happy hours and adult beverage companies hawking their hooch at free tastings.
The $20 or Less Commitment
Based on the above premise, and two recent event ticket purchases (see below), my similarly situated lawyer friend and I decided to commit to only attending events that are $20 or less going forward. However, in this verbal commitment, we have already found two big loop holes.
The Loopholes: One, we have both already purchased some costly tickets/entry to events. Two, I am able to attend some pretty amazing events by virtue of being in a relationship with someone who produces events for a living and by being friends with his friends. It really comes down to who you know. Or in my case, who knows the who with whom you are sleeping. But that does not roll off of the tongue. Plus, then I start to wonder if I could have constructed a better sentence and if "whom" and "who" were used properly. I can never remember those grammar rules. Before digressing any further - the point being - like any good lawyer we have already figured out how to cheat the system.
Despite our lying and cheating ways, following please find a list of events I recommend checking out (and happen to conform to The $20 or Less Commitment).
$20 or Less Event Recommendations
The Robert Glasper Experiment featuring Bilal, Quantic and Alice Russell - March 21st and 22nd - Exchange Los Angeles - Cost: $30 (know someone who can get you on the guest list for free)
The Association Cocktail Classes - Every Wednesday night - 6th and Main - Cost: Free
JC Brooks and The Uptown Sound - Tuesday, March 27th - The Mint LA - Cost: $15
I highly recommend watching their video "Everything Will Be Fine" especially for lawyers.
Beerathon Los Angeles - Saturday, March 31st - Downtown Los Angeles - Cost: $55 (purchase prior to making The $20 or Less Commitment to your friend)
Coachella - April 13-15/April 20-22 - Indio Dusty Desert - Cost: $$$$ (know someone)
Grilled Cheese Invitational - Saturday, April 28th - Rose Bowl Parking Lot - Cost: $15
Grilled Cheese Invitational - Saturday, April 28th - Rose Bowl Parking Lot - Cost: $15
Red Bull X-Fighters - Saturday, May 12th - Glen Helen Raceway - Cost: $$ (know someone) Check out this video about the event.
Also see happy hours and adult beverage companies hawking their hooch at free tastings.
More events to follow!
Please also check out LA on a Budget, which I happened to find on my @pantlessalley twitter account the same day of The $20 or Less Commitment (hint: follow me on Twitter). Also, see Twitter for discounts at your favorite places.
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