Events
Wednesdays are for SALSA
Open. Rivera 31 inside the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills offers free salsa lessons from Mario Medalla every Wednesday from 9-10pm. Reserve a table, bottle service is available. $20 cover charge after 9pm. 8555 Beverly Blvd., LA. 310.278.5444 www.riviera31.com
Midsummer Scream Convention
July 29-31. The horror convention is back. Don your terrifying screams, grab some Dr. Jekyll potion, and be ready to get spooked. Meet some of the most notable figures in the horror genre and watch exclusive panels, get autographs, and pose for pics. Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach. midsummerscream.org
Los Angeles: Home of Champions
July 30. The Citadel Outlets showcases Los Angeles: Home of Champions, a 20-feet tall by 36-feet wide sand sculpture of our most celebrated championship teams including the Rams, Dodgers, Lakers, and more. USC’s band and dance team will perform Saturday at 2 p.m. 100 Citadel Drive, Los Angeles. citadeloutlets.com
Get LITLIT
July 30-31. LITLIT, or Indie Lit Lit Fair, is a free event celebrating independent booksellers and creators. Located at Hauser & Wirth, attendees can browse books from over 40 publishers and interact with them. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. 901 E 3rd St Los Angeles. litlit.org
Food + Drink
A New Roof
Now Open. Bar Clara, atop Hotel Per La, is downtown’s newest rooftop bar and restaurant. Coastal flavors from California and Southern Italy are incorporated into its Mediterranean cuisine. Notable dishes include nicoise con pulpo, charred octopus, gigante beans, frisee, warm guianciale vinaigrette and Calabrese salami stuffed snapper. Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 649 South Olive and 7th Street Los Angeles. More Info
New Loco Coco
Now Open. The NYC import has a prime corner location at Abbot Kinney, with a spacious patio and some indoor seating to enjoy plant-based, ethically sustainable ingredients for bowls, smoothies, and soft serve. Inspired by the unique taste of the dragon fruit, their menu is filled with over 40 superfood boosters, such as acai, jackfruit, and aloe. 8 a.m – 8 p.m. 1202 Abbot Kinney, Venice. More Info
H2 Launches New Menu
Now Open. Loews Hollywood Hotel’s new executive chef Charly Houegban introduces his food and beverage program to the lobby bar. The menu melds fried finger foods like Louisiana dry rub wings and truffle fries with healthier items including grilled salmon and crest regal farm chicken. Among the new drinks at the bar are the Runyon Canyon, made with Grey Goose, agave, and strawberries. Times vary. 1755 N Highland Ave, Hollywood. loewshotels.com
Winston House Fundraiser
Until July 31. For the month of July, Winston House will donate $1 for each Westside cocktail purchased to the National Network of Abortions Funds. The cocktail is made with butterfly pea and cucumber infused future gin, lime juice, and mint syrup. Thursday – Friday, 7 p.m. – 2 a.m. 23 Windward Ave, Venice. winstonhouse.com
Arts + Culture
The Art of Chad Smith Exhibit
July 26-31. Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, six-time Grammy winner and now, fine artist Chad Smith partners with SceneFour to present The Art of Chad Smith exhibit at Santa Monica Place. Fans, concertgoers and collectors are welcome to the special in-gallery reception this weekend. Saturday, 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, 1-4 p.m. 395 Santa Monica Place, Unit 166, Santa Monica. More Info
Screening of Portrait of a Lady on Fire
July 29. The West Hollywood EDITION will screen the Cannes prize winning film, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, presented by Women Under The Influence and NEON. 100% of all ticket proceeds will be donated to The National Network of Abortion Funds & Swing Left. Arrive early for cocktails and stay after to dance. Tickets are $30 each. Friday, 7 p.m. 9040 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood. More Info
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