From sky-high yoga to street food, there are plenty of fun options this weekend in L.A. Here are the top weekend events in Los Angeles for July 19-22.
Edited by William Yelles.
EVENTS
Charlotte Gainsbourg
July 20. The French singer-songwriter and actress teamed up with alt-rocker Beck for her third studio album, Rest, much of which will be the basis for her live performance tonight. 9 p.m. $60-$85. Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.464.6269. Tickets
Cloud City
July 20. Watch OUE Skyspace LA transform into a yoga studio at sunset, followed by a dance hall and visual art experience. Expect digital art, sound baths, virtual reality experiences and kombucha tastings by Kevita plus tunes spun by DJs Eric Sharp (Sound Nightclub) and Valida (KCRW). Ages 21+. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $22-$37. OUE Skyspace LA, 633 W. Fifth St., 69th and 70th floors, L.A. Tickets
Odd Nights at the Autry
July 20. Every third Friday of the month through October, the Autry Museum in Griffith Park kicks the weekend off with its monthly festival featuring 22 gourmet food trucks, a full bar, mobile boutiques and pop-up shops from local makers, plus live music from emerging artists. Kids’ activities include rock walls, massive inflatables, bungees and a toddler swing. 6-11 p.m. $5 GA, free for kids under 12. 4700 Western Heritage Way, L.A. theoddmarket.com
“Jaws” in Concert
July 20-21. The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra brings John Williams’ spine-tingling, Oscar-winning score to life at the Bowl’s screening of the original summer movie blockbuster. See website for ticket prices. 8 p.m. 2301 N. Highland Ave., L.A., 323.850.2000. hollywoodbowl.com
Old Pasadena Summer Cinema
July 20-21. One Colorado continues its summer outdoor movie series with The Incredibles (July 20) and Wonder Woman (July 21). Restaurant Prawn will have a pop-up bar for some pre-film libations and will be grilling their famous Campanile/Mark Peel grilled cheese to order. Courtyard seating provided, but bring a blanket if you prefer your movie night picnic-style. 8:30 p.m. 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, 626.564.1066. onecolorado.com
California Yacht Club Cocktail Party
July 21. If you’re single and ready to mingle, matchmaking company Three Day Rule hosts an alfesco waterside afternoon for 500 folks looking for love featuring bocce ball, boating, DJ beats and more. 3-7 p.m. $10-$20. 4469 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey. Tickets
Outfest Los Angeles
Through July 22. The nation’s premiere LGBTQ film festival heads into its final weekend. It’s not too late to see some great films including Sundance Fest Grand Jury Prize winner The Miseducation of Cameron Post. Screenings are held at multiple venues around town, from downtown to Hollywood to Beverly Hills. See website for complete schedule and ticket prices. outfest.org
FOOD + DRINK
Bar Joe at Spoonfed
Now Open. All-day drinking arrives at the recently opened all-day comfort food spot in Hollywood. On the menu: a curated wine and beer selection along with plenty of non-alcoholic options including a full coffee bar. Daily 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m. 959 Seward St., L.A. 323.347.7000. spoonfedla.com
Belcampo Meat Co.
Now Open. With Belcampo Santa Monica’s remodel complete, the restaurant/bar/butcher shop returns with a refreshed menu. With a more global focus, the kitchen is cooking up dishes such as Argentinian Grilled Lamb Rack, Duck Confit Poutine, and Thai Beef Salad alongside Belcampo signatures like the Tallow Wrapped NY Strip and the 100 Day Dry Aged Burger. See website for complete menus. Su-Th 11 a.m.-10 p.m., F-Sa 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 1026 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 424.744.8008. belcampo.com
Broadwater Plunge Cocktails
Now Open. The Broadwater Plunge—the recently opened bar owned by actor Patrick Duffy and family—has unveiled its inaugural craft cocktail menu. Each of the five drinks on the menu is named for a particularly colorful regular at the rural Montana bar Duffy’s parents owned and operated when he was a child. W-Th 5 p.m.-midnight; F 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sa 2 p.m.-2 a.m.; Su 5 p.m.-midnight. 6324 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. thebroadwaterla.com
Walker Inn’s New Cocktails
Now Open. Bring some friends to sip on new libations at the bar located inside of Hotel Normandie. New drinks include Festival Looks (Toasted Coconut Tequila, Clarified Cucumber & Lime Juices, Aloe), Summer Spritz (White Peach, Basil Blanc Vermouth, Gin, Amaro Angeleno, Bubbles) and Laurel Canyon (Whiskies, Cardamom Honey, Balancing Spices, Embered Sage). 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. seatings. $45+. 3612 W. Sixth St., L.A., 213.263.2709. Reservations
Brack Shop BBQ
July 21. Downtown L.A.’s Brack Shop Tavern will host a special pop-up barbecue event. On the menu: Texas-style brisket and a selection of sides including mac and cheese, collard greens, black-eyed peas, potato salad, coleslaw and cornbread. A live southern rock and blues band will provide the soundtrack. 4 p.m. 525 W. Seventh St., L.A., 213.232.8657. brackshoptavern.com
The Crack Shack Grand Opening
July 21. San Diego’s The Crack Shack has built a loyal flock of customers who clamor for Top Chef All-Stars winner Richard Blais’ tasty fried chicken and chicken-based sandwiches and salads. Now Blais and team have taken their act up the 405 so Angelenos get to taste what all the fuss is about. Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. crackshack.com
Westside Food & Wine Festival
July 21-22. Enjoy unlimited samples of fine eats and sips from 40+ area restaurants and vendors at this annual benefit for Palms Culver Meals on Wheels. Scheduled participants include Border Grill (with chef Susan Feniger appearing), Truxton’s, Wildcraft, Cafe Vida and more. Sa 2-6 p.m., Su 1-5 p.m. $75+. West LA College, 9000 Overland Ave., Culver City. Tickets
Hayden Sunday Brunch
Starting July 22. Chef Ari Kolender’s all-day restaurant and bar Hayden opens earlier than usual with the introduction of Sunday brunch. Starting this week, Hayden diners can select from inventive spins on the eggs benedict and other favorites. 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. 8820 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.593.4777. hayden.la
The Great Hambino
Through July 22. Hot dog or burger? It’s the eternal question asked at backyard grills everywhere. Hopdoddy Burger Bar welcomes indecisive types to try its limited-time-only menu option The Great Hambino: a beef patty with a hot dog that is gaveled and split, stacked with Chicago relish, diced onions, pickles and peppers, tomato, caraway honey mustard all between two poppy seed egg buns. $10.50. See website for hours. 830 S. Sepulveda Blvd., El Segundo; 12746 Jefferson Blvd., Playa Vista. hopdoddy.com
ARTS + CULTURE
South Pasadena Arts Crawl
July 21. Local artists and businesses team up for a night of special gallery exhibitions, art projects, live music, open houses, food and drink specials, and sales throughout South Pasadena’s bucolic downtown district. See website for a complete list of activities and offers. 5-9 p.m., Mission St. and adjacent blocks, South Pasadena. southpasadena.net
“Mutt House: The Musical”
Through Aug. 5. The brand-new family-friendly musical Mutt House stars Ryan McCartan (Fox’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show remake) as outcast Eddie Corbin who must stand up for his furry friends when the neglected local animal shelter is threatened with closure. Created and written by Tony Cookson, the 18 original songs in the score include titles like “When He Sniffs Me,” “I’m Lying Here (Scratch Me)” and “When You Hear Barking, I Hear Words Instead.” See website for show times and ticket prices. Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 213.628.2772. centertheatregroup.org
3D Double Vision
Through March 2019. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) just opened its 3D: Double Vision exhibition offers a survey of the history of 3D artwork, tackling the nature of perception and our relationship with the technology that creates the images. See website for hours and ticket prices. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. lacma.org
STYLE + BEAUTY
Accessory Junkie Pop-Up
Through Aug. 4. Following the success of last year’s trunk show in West Hollywood, online fashion accessories brand The Accessory Junkie has gone a step further with a pop-up shopping experience for its curated limited-edition collections. Daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Malibu Lumber Yard, 3939 Cross Creek Road, Malibu. theaccessoryjunkie.com
“Mutt House” photos by Daren Scott. Cloud City photo courtesy Bender. Charlotte Gainsbourg photo courtesy Charlotte Gainsbourg/Facebook. “Jaws” photo ©Universal Studios. “Wonder Woman” photo ©2017 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Ratpac-Dune Entertainment LLC. California Yacht Club photo courtesy @calyachtclub/Instagram. “The Miseducation of Cameron Post” photo courtesy FilmRise. Broadwater Plunge cocktail photo by Eugene Lee. Belcampo Meat Co. photo courtesy @belcampomeatco/Instagram. Bar Joe bloody mary photo by Jenn Wong. Walker Inn cocktail photo by Paul Stanislaus. Crack Shack photo courtesy @getcrackshacked/Instagram. Brack Shop Tavern photo courtesy Brack Shop Tavern/Facebook. Hopdoddy photo courtesy @hopdoddy/Instagram. Westside Food & Wine Festival photo by Roberta Sorge/Unsplash. Hayden brunch photo courtesy @haydenwinebar/Instagram. South Pasadena Arts Crawl photo courtesy South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce/Facebook. Accessory Junkie photo by Diana Lee.
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