culture n.e.w.s. April 26 + 27

coffee outpost, via instagram

coffee outpost, via instagram

SAT + SUN | Calling all artisan lovers!  Those of you that like whimsical packaging, candy striped stripe straws, kraft paper and coloring pens, yes you and me too. Boy, does downtown L.A. have a hub for you as Artisanal LA sets up at the LA Mart.  Be sure and check out Coffee Outpost’s six pack of bottled brew. TIME: 11 a.m. PST Tix $20

specialty coffee association of america, trade show

specialty coffee association of america, trade show

SAT | Seattle, Washington: Possibly the biggest EVENT for specialty coffee occurs through this weekend. Think  coffee, coffee, coffee. There’s lectures, consumer goods, competitions and parties, oh there’s always the parties. TIME: All Weekend

filmaboutcoffee_still

filmaboutcoffee,

SAT | Seattle, Washington: Premieres are fun! Especially when it’s a world premiere about a little beverage that powers the entire world. A Film About Coffee has its showing for the first time. There are a few tickets still left.  TIME: Film at 7 + 9 p.m. PST

hot pink pretty in dusty rose

hot pink pretty in dusty rose

SUN | Brooklyn, NY:  Vintage lover. Check. Coffee Lover. Check. Combine the two and you have a pop up by Pretty In Thrift. Join her in her journey of celebrating personal style with Dusty Rose Vintage at Brooklyn Rose SafeHouse.  Go down. Dig in. TIME:  12 p.m. – 5 p.m. EST