Tuesday, March 8:
12th Annual Desert Smash Afterparty
This high profile tennis fundraiser in on the eve of the Indian Wells Tennis tournament and it’s the only place where tennis ever really meets Hollywood. For the past three years it has benefited Will Ferrell’s charity and this year, the benefitting charity is St. Judes Children Hospital. Cody Simpson, Ja Rule and Natasha Bedingfield will all take the stage for the Afterparty. $100+; Tuesday, 7:30 pm; The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, 71333 Dinah Shore Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Hungry Cat Clambake
Celebrate the 11th anniversary of David Lentz’s flagship restaurant with a Maryland-style clambake, $5 cocktails and more. The clambake is prepared and served in Japanese bamboo steamers filled to the brim with premium Maine lobster, rock crab, mussels, shrimp, New England steamers, steamed potatoes and pork belly. Tuesday, 5:30 pm; 1535 N. Vine St, Hollywood, CA; 323.462.2155
Wednesday, March 9:
iPic Entertainment Announces UDINE – Ultimate Digital Industry Networking Event
The iPic Ultimate Digital Industry Networking Event is a networking experience series and think-tank where urban creatives, digital gurus, tech-hackers, digital & IT executives and entrepreneurs gather to get inspired, learn and connect during an interactive intimate session with Fabio Zaffagnini – an expert in social innovation, crowd funding, crowd sourcing campaigns and product design. Fabio Zaffagnini is the creator of rockin1000.com, a crowdfunded event where 1000 musicians played a Foo Fighters’ song, whose video went viral on the web with more than 29 million views. $30 (admission, plus two drinks and appetizers); Wednesday, 6 pm; 10840 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024; 310.307.7003
Public School 818 in Sherman Oaks Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
They are celebrating their anniversary with a Modern Times Tap Takeover and a slew of other goodies! Experience a rare “Tap Room Exclusive” available that night only from Modern Times. Featured beers include: Orderville IPA, Fruitlands, Fruit Gose, Lomaland Saison, and Blackhouse Stout. Plus, the first 50 guests who order a Modern Times beer will snag free PB&J sliders, get half-off the Not Your Father’s Rootbeer Float Cocktail all week, join in the “Best Yearbook Picture” contest on social media, and get free Modern Times swag. Wednesday; 15300 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; 818.728.9818
Andaz Taste
Angel City Brewery joins the Andaz West Hollywood for a tasting event in the Andaz Wine Gallery on the first floor. Curated by the expert brewmaster of LA’s Angel City Brewery, enjoy a complimentary tasting of their popular libations at the monthly “Andaz Taste” series, highlighting local flavor and innovators. Following the sampling, you can enjoy happy hour at Andaz’s Riot House Bar with drinks and appetizers starting at $5. Discounted valet parking will be available for $7. Free; Wednesday, 5-7 pm; 8401 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.656.1234
All-Star Chef Classic
This over-the-top event takes watching your favorite food shows to a real life experience. With stadium-style kitchens, chef beat-down match-ups, and an impressive lineup of Michelin-starred and award-winning chefs, this is the event for all foodies out there. The third iteration of the star-studded event has three new events: an Asian Masters Dinner, Mexican and Spanish Masters Dinner, and an international grand tasting. Tickets here; Wednesday-Saturday; JW Marriot LA Live,
