Events
The Messi Experience: A Dream Come True
Now Open. A multimedia exhibit inspired by Leo Messi’s life and career, featuring nine thematic installations. Engage in digital and physical soccer games, learn tricks from Messi and explore his journey from his youth to winning the World Cup in Qatar. The exhibit includes cutting-edge 360-degree projection mapping and interactive technologies, providing an immersive look into Messi’s extraordinary career. Train like Messi, practice the famous tiki-taka and track your progress with the app. Wednesday-Sunday, hours vary. 2800 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles. themessiexperience.com
Whoopi Goldberg at The Woods
July 20. Join the celebration as Whoopi Goldberg receives the Key to West Hollywood for her unwavering support of the LGBTQIA+ community and her woman-owned cannabis brand. Attendees can meet Whoopi, get items signed and the first 40 guests to purchase an Emma & Clyde eighth will receive a complimentary eighth. Mayor John M. Erickson and Vice Mayor Chelsea Byers will also be there in attendance. Saturday, 12-5 p.m. The Woods, 8721 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. More Information
Women’s Dive Day Party
July 20. Hotel Figueroa in Downtown L.A. will host a Women’s Dive Day Party in collaboration with the female-founded Eco Dive Center. It features a Mermaid Tails Experience, scuba gear trials, raffle prizes and marine conservation education from Heal the Bay and Shark Allies. Attendees will also receive dive education sessions and have the chance to test and receive giveaways from partners like SlipIns and ScubaPro. Admission is free. Saturday, 12-4 p.m. 939 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles. Reserve Now
Comedy Night at the Odyssey
July 19. Catch some of the country’s top comics at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s “Comedy Night at the Odyssey” series, held on the third Friday of each month. Curated by comedian Kevin Flynn and Dana Gibson, the lineup features Joe Bartnick (Netflix’s Old Dads), comedy writer Randy Kagan (The Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Showtime), stand-up comic and songwriter Henry Phillips (HBO’s Silicon Valley) and Emmy-winning writer Danny Vermont (Real Time with Bill Maher). Friday at 8 p.m. 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. odysseytheatre.com
Wild West Fun in Koreatown
July 19. Eastwood is a craft cocktail bar, gastropub and country-inspired arcade located in the heart of Koreatown. Merging the spirited, work-hard-play-hard vibe of country music with the excitement of carnival amusements, the bar boasts over 10,000 square feet of entertainment space, 34+ games and Los Angeles’ latest mechanical bull. Your ticket includes one hour of unlimited gameplay, one appetizer, one craft cocktail and a ride on the mechanical bull. Tuesday-Sunday, 5-8 p.m. 611 S Western Ave., Los Angeles. Get Tickets
Food + Drinks
Experience Dine and Dazzle Friday’s at ALK
Now Open. Elevate your Friday nights with our exclusive Dine and Dazzle Fridays at ALK! Join us for a delightful dinner before your show and enjoy our specialty priced menu, complete with a complimentary appetizer to start your evening. Savor your favorite cocktails at 20% off and take advantage of our special valet rate all night long at the Godfrey Hollywood. After the show, return to ALK for a nightcap with more specialty priced cocktails at our bar. Make your Friday nights unforgettable with the perfect blend of dining and entertainment at ALK. 5-10 p.m. 1400 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles. Reserve Now
YESS Restaurant Returns
Now Open. Chef Junya Yamasaki’s innovative Japanese restaurant has reopened with an accessible, izakaya-style a la carte menu, emphasizing locally sourced seafood and produce. The new menu offers a flexible dining experience showcasing casual Japanese tapas, dishes include Junya’s daily sashimi, Monk’s Chirashi sushi, whole lobster katsu burger and an assortment of binchotan charcoal-grilled meats, fish and vegetables. Thursday–Sunday, 6-9 p.m. 2001 E. 7th Street, Los Angeles. Reserve Now
Danny Boy’s New York-Style Pizza Arrives in Westwood
Now Open. Chef Daniel Holzman’s acclaimed pizzeria, Danny Boy’s Famous Original, is opening a second location in Westwood Village. This eatery will feature New York-style slices and pies, hot and cold hero sandwiches, spaghetti and meatballs, stromboli and more. The Westwood location will also offer beer and wine, with plans for an expanded appetizer and entrée menu in the future. Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 10889 Lindbrook Drive, Westwood Village. dannyboysfamousoriginalpizza.com
New Summer Cocktails with Erwin
Now Open. Perched above the Venice Beach Boardwalk, Hotel Erwin’s refreshed High Rooftop Lounge introduces a new menu of hand-crafted summer cocktails. Enjoy oceanfront views and unwind with signature drinks such as the Sunset Sour (Tito’s Vodka, blood orange, lemon, Fee Foam and bitters) and Surf’s Up (a spicy blend of jalapeño-infused Hornitos Tequila, passionfruit, agave, lemon and a Tajin rim). Hours vary. 1697 Pacific Ave., Venice. hotelerwin.com
Neighborhood Winery Launches Happy Hour
Now Serving. A family-owned natural winery in the Arts District of Los Angeles, has just introduced Happy Hour. Enjoy $7 glasses of wine and $12 cheese and charcuterie boards among other specials. Plus, allow wine experts to guide you through tastings that feature refreshing whites great for hot summer days and robust reds ideal for a relaxing evening. Tuesday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. 811 Traction Ave., Los Angeles. neighborhoodwinery.com
Arts + Culture
Disney ’80s-’90s Celebration in Concert
July 19-20. Enjoy a nostalgic summer evening with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra as they perform songs and clips from iconic ’80s and ’90s Disney movies. Guest singers will bring to life classics from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Mulan, Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, Newsies, A Goofy Movie and more. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. 2301 Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
Off the 405
Starts July 20. The Getty Center’s annual outdoor summer concert series, OFF THE 405, features some of today’s most exciting bands, offering a memorable experience amid classic architecture and sunset views. This year’s lineup of free Saturday night shows includes performances by Hailu Mergia, Slauson Malone 1, Helado Negro, Julia Holter andnd Woods. First show start this Saturday, live DJ will perform at 6:30 p.m. and the main act starts at 7:30 p.m. 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. getty.edu
All Space Considered at Griffith Observatory
July 18. Join the Griffith Observatory’s curatorial staff for their monthly discussion on current astronomical phenomena and news at the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater. This month’s program features Dr. Gabriele Vajente, Deputy Chief Engineer of the LIGO Laboratory, who will delve into “Gravitational-wave Astronomy: Listening to the Dark Side of the Universe.” The presentation will also be live-streamed on the observatory’s website. Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. 2800 E. Observatory Roadd, Los Angeles. griffithobservatory.org
Painting in the River of Angels: Judy Baca and The Great Wall
Until July 21. Judy Baca’s half-mile-long mural, The Great Wall of Los Angeles, originally painted in the ’70s along the Tujunga Wash, has been the focus of renewed attention. LACMA presents a distinctive exhibit where Baca and SPARC artists will add two new sections to the mural during museum hours. This exhibit also introduces a new segment called Generation on Fire, honoring the activists known as the Freedom Riders. Hours vary. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. lacma.org
Photo credit: Neighborhood Winery courtesy of Kort Havens. Danny Boy’s Pizza courtesy of Stan Lee. YESS courtesy of Al Webster. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
