Monday:
Panoramic Picnics on the Kimpton Everly Sundeck
Soak up LA’s summer sunsets with a pre-packed picnic for two atop the Kimpton Everly’s Skyline Sundeck. Every Monday and Tuesday throughout July, you can order a delicious, eight-piece fried chicken picnic dinner with potato salad, coleslaw and fruit salad, prepared by Executive Chef Bryan Podgorski. In true picnic fashion, the hotel will have an assortment of lawn games, live music and a cash bar. $35; Monday, 7 – 10 pm; Kimpton Everly Hotel Skyline Sundeck, 1800 Argyle Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Tuesday:
Modern Times 5th Birthday Celebration at Tony’s Darts Away
Tony’s Darts Away, the Burbank craft beer pub filled with vegan-friendly food and walls of board games, is hosting Modern Times Beer’s 5th birthday party. Enjoy over 20 + Modern Times Beers on tap including styles like Rose Fruitlands, Ice, Lomaland and many more. To top off the 5th birthday party celebrations, the bar will host a magician, face painter and balloon artist to help Modern Times celebrate their special day. Tuesday, 6 – 10 pm; 1710 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506
The Farmers Market Celebrates a World of Flavor at the 10th Annual Taste of Farmers Market
The Original Farmers Market will be hosting its 10th annual Taste of Farmers Market with a theme of “Celebrating a World of Flavor.” The evening will be filled with flavorful bites, live entertainment, and community goodwill. The event supports the First-In Fire Foundation and local firehouse stations 61 & 58, and will feature delicious chili prepared by firehouse chefs. The whole family can join in on the fun with firefighter meet and greets and fire truck photo opportunities on the Market Plaza. Tickets include over 50 samples, two non-alcoholic drink tickets, free parking, a special commemorative 10th anniversary gift, and beer and wine samples (for those 21+) while kids tickets will provide 10 tastes and a copy of the new Farmers Market coloring book. $40, $45/day of, $10/ ages 10 and under; Tuesday, 5 – 9 pm; The Original Farmers Market, 6333 W Third St, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.933.9211
National Tequila Day
Celebrate with cocktails from Birds & Bees, Buffalo Club, Herringbone Santa Monica, Bluebird Brasserie, Corner Cantina, Brennan’s, Ocean Prime, 6th & La Brea, and Library Bar. Birds & Bees is serving up La Verana, made with silver tequila, plum brandy, watermelon juice, lime juice, orange juice, agave syrup, jalapeño, and cilantro. Buffalo Club serves up two very distinct yet classic cocktails including El Diablo, a tequila reposado mixed with Creme de Cassis, fresh lime juice, simple syrup and soda water, and Baja Playa, created with Don Julio tequila, the bright flavors of fresh pomegranate and lemon juices, agave nectar and Angostura bitters. Herringbone Santa Monica is serving up Jalé Berry, made with strawberry-jalapeño infused tequila, lime, and agave or the Espoloma, made with El Jimador tequila, Giffard pamplemousse liqueur, lime, grapefruit, and club soda—talk about an upgrade from the typical margarita. Bluebird Brasserie offers a special Clementine tequila cocktail made with Lunazul Blanco tequila, Italicus, Amaro Camatti, orange, lemon, agave and rosemary. Corner Cantina, offers cocktails including Variety made with los javis espadin, aperol, grapefruit juice, lime juice and red bell pepper slices and La Paloma made with lunazul blanco tequila, lime juice and jarritos grapefruit soda. Brennan’s is offering the El Conquistador made with Tequila, Mezcal, Allspice Dram, Orange Liqueur, Lime, and best enjoyed in Brennan’s beer garden. Ocean Prime has a signature Spiced Tequila Cocktail on the menu made with Maesto Dobel Diamonte Tequila, picante infused simple syrup, lemon juice and Regan’s Orange Bitters. 6th & La Brea has a signature cocktail including the Sea Smoke made with tequila, mezcal, triple sec, ume, lime and spicy Thai bitters. Library Bar offers a special Tequila Mockingbird cocktail featuring altos tequila, blackberry pink-peppercorn shrub, lime and serrano.
Wednesday:
Ocean Prime’s Wine Dinner
Ocean Prime, the modern American seafood centric steakhouse located in the heart of Beverly Hills will be hosting a three course wine dinner by Continuum Wines. The dinner includes dishes like Halibut Carpaccio, New York Strip Rossini and Warm Butter Cake, paired with exceptional Continuum wines in the private dining room. $150; Wednesday; 9595 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310.859.4818
The Stalking Horse’s Yappy Hour
Join The Stalking Horse Brewery and Freehouse for its monthly Yappy Hour in collaboration with Wags & Walks. The West Pico Blvd brewpub featuring recently-launched on-site craft brewing in a welcoming British pub setting will begin hosting its monthly Yappy Hour where you can play with adoptable dogs on the patio while drinking and noshing on the brewpub’s Cornish fare – with 15% of all proceeds from the day being donated to the dedicated dog rescue group. Thursday, 4 – 7 pm (last Thursday of each month); 10543 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064; 424.832.7511
Thursday:
LUCKYRICE Feast is Breaking Bao
LUCKYRICE Feast brings intergenerational cuisine to you during their ninth year. Participating partner restaurants will work across and through generations to discover new takes and timeless classics, first and always with love for the people who taught us how to love eating. Nosh on Grandma’s dumplings, Mom’s curry, and Dad’s weird take on a Whiskey Sour. They’re celebrating with truth and love and lots of “family style” feasting. This year they are providing VIP access to all ticket holders, which includes access to three full hours of capped admission to the gorgeous Vibiana ballroom and outdoor area; two dozen of the city’s brightest stars in Asian and Asian inspired cuisine; and libations sponsored by Kirin Beer and Tanduay Rum. $150; Thursday, 7 – 10 pm; Vibiana, 214 S. Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
