Los Angeles:

American Idol contestant Elliot Yamin will be signing copies of his self-titled album, “Elliot Yamin” at Best Buy on Saturday afternoon. And even if you think no one else has heard of him, people have. Expect a hefty queue. [Link]

“Touched by an Angel’s” Roma Downey is appearing in “a Picasso” at the Geffen Playhouse until March 25th. In other words, it’s your last chance to see it, so move fast. You know, before she flies away and stuff. [Link]

The 5th installment of the Rocks Paper Scissors Rumble is on Saturday night – featuring live performances by Cheeseburger and a bunch of people who are evidently very good at deciding when to use paper instead of rock. [Link]

The Chicago and New York City weekend events are after the jump.

Chicago:

Drink up with Motley Crue front man Vince Neill on Friday night and get wasted on his new tequila blend. Admission is free, but the event’s only from 6:00-7:00, so get going: your window of opportunity to drink with the great one is unbelievably small. [Link]

Just in case you need a break from reality TV Kathy Griffin, real life Kathy Griffin is putting on two shows in Chicago this weekend. (And yes, Bravo will still be there when you get home.) [Link]

There are lots of legends putting on shows tonight, but my vote’s for making a pilgrimage to the Rosemont Theatre to see Willie Nelson perform. Merle Haggard will be there too. [Link]

New York:

Legendary writer and “Gilmore Girls” guest-star Norman Mailer will be reading an excerpt from his play “The Deer Park” on Sunday at the 92nd Street Y. It’s hard to believe that tickets are only $15 – so definitely get one if you can. [Link]

I know it’s in Jersey City, but whatever. The Decemberists are clearly worth an across the River trip. (Even if you only know who they are because of that time they went to head to head with Stephen Colbert.) [Link]