California has officially declared September 25 to be Dolly Parton Day,\u00a0which is perfect because we typically leave work on Friday afternoons quoting Parton in 9 to 5: “I need a drink, Roz. I’m takin’ the rest of the day off.”\u00a0And we’ll have plenty of options on 9\/25 (get it: nine two five?), because the only thing unifying this country is our deep love for Parton and all she did.\u00a0<\/p>\n
RECOMMENDED: Grab a book and a drink at these L.A. literary events this fall<\/a><\/p>\n Start your Dolly Day downtown with a lunchtime concert from Grand Performances<\/a> and the DTLA Alliance. From noon to 1pm, Leslie Stevens and Andy Keathley will perform at 350 S. Grand Ave., with giveaways and a chance to learn more about bringing Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library to Los Angeles. And while you’re down there, pay homage to the exterior of Charlie’s Bar in 9 to 5, located at 507 W. 6th St.<\/p>\n Then head to Amoeba Music<\/a> in Hollywood, where a portion of the store\u2019s September 25 proceeds will benefit Dolly\u2019s Imagination Library. Used books will be 30 percent off, and there\u2019ll be a Dolly-inspired photo op.<\/p>\n Schmitty\u2019s in West Hollywood\u00a0will also have a\u00a0Dolly-themed photo booth, as well as her greatest hits playing throughout the day and Tennessee Tea drink specials. Guests are encouraged to dress as Dolly or embrace their best Western looks, so\u00a0now you have a reason to\u00a0commit to the fringe. Or at least ask someone if they’re auditioning for Oklahoma!<\/a> later.<\/p>\n Parton’s filmography also gets the tribute treatment throughout the day, with V Wine Room\u00a0showing her movies throughout the evening while her greatest hits provide the soundtrack.\u00a0And\u00a0Precinct DTLA is screening 9 to 5 starting at 6:45pm, with Dolly-inspired drinks on the menu.<\/p>\n The Aviator Melrose<\/a>, the retro airline-themed bar, will be serving up Parton tunes and $9 drinks from 5pm to 9pm, with the night’s special a vodka and pineapple juice,\u00a0with a splash of cranberry topped with a cherry. And The Prince in Koreatown<\/a> gets in on the action as well, adding Parton-themed drinks to its menu when it opens at 4pm.<\/p>\n For a more immersive experience, head to Micky\u2019s West Hollywood for a Dolly-themed edition of its Cirque du So Gay drag show at 8pm, complete with tribute numbers and themed drinks. Down the street, GYM Bar WeHo screens 9 to 5\u00a0throughout the day while serving Dolly-inspired food and drinks, including the Jolene and Dolly Rita cocktails.<\/p>\n Art lovers can get their Dolly fix at The Other Art Fair in Santa Monica<\/a>, where \u201cSelf Made Icon: A Life in Rhinestones\u201d brings together artist tributes to Parton with works priced under $500. The September 25 festivities also include Dolly songs from the DJ and a Dolly Partini at the bar.\u00a0<\/p>\n And if you want to turn Dolly Parton Day into a full-blown Dolly Parton weekend, consider a trip to El Encanto in Santa Barbara, where a portrait of Parton is on proud display as part of \u201cThe Playlist,\u201d<\/a>\u00a0photographer Andy Gotts\u2019 exhibition of 40 large-format black-and-white portraits of music legends, on view through November 30.<\/p>\n Dress accordingly. Drink responsibly. And remember: This is Dolly Parton Day. Subtlety can\u00a0wait till Saturday.<\/p>\n