Monday:
Bottlefish‘s Monday Date Night
Bottlefish brings a new offering to its weekly programming with Monday Date Night for you to enjoy a romantic Monday evening out on the patio or cozied up in the airy restaurant. Staters include a choice of Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with house made cocktail and creole mustard; Smoked Trout Dip made from grilled Bub and Grandma’s bakery sourdough bread; and Spicy Tuna Tacos with crispy wonton, siracha aioli, and avocado pureé. Entrees include a choice of Ginger Salmon with black rice, citrus teriyaki, cilantro, and scallions; Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with saffron rice, and lemongrass; Seared Scallops with sweet corn, heirloom tomatoes, arugula, and a basil vinaigrette. Dessert is a choice of Warm Chocolate Cookie with Sweet Rose Creamery vanilla ice cream or Lemon Pie with fresh whipped cream. *vegetarian substitutes available upon request. $99/couple (includes two glasses of house wine); Monday, 5 pm; Bottlefish, 11677 San Vicente Blvd, Suite #200, Los Angeles, CA, 90049
Thursday:
Terranea Resort’s Wine Dinner
Terranea Resort is partnering with local farmers at Catalina View Gardens and winemakers at Grgich Hills Estate, for a 5-course dinner at the resort’s fine-dining restaurant, mar’sel. The five-course, vegan menu prepared by Chef Andrew Vaughan, will feature some of the finest locally-sourced ingredients that showcase the invaluable product Terranea Resort, and local farmers at neighboring Catalina View Gardens so carefully cultivate for you. Each course will also be paired with a specialty wine from Grgich Hills Estate. If you purchase two tickets, you will receive a complementarity one-night stay at Terranea. $220 (+ tax & service fee); Thursday, 6 – 9 pm; 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275; 310.265.2836
Joshua Tree Music Festival
Shop local vendors, join in yoga, sign up for the healing oasis, and, of course, catch musical acts like Russ Liquid Test, Earth Arrow, Elektric Voodoo, Balkan Bump (Live Band), Zach Deputy, Cole Williams Band, Adam Freeland, Steve Poltz, Marques Wyatt, Desert Rhythm Project, Orchestra Gold, The Amritakripa Band, Ocho Ojos, Myshkin Warbler, Megafauna, Water Seed, Gabriella Evaro, The Gold Souls, The Flusters, Davis, Diana Gameros, The Markus Meurer Didj Journey, Sone, Long/Division, Cactus Wine Experience, and Songwriter Sessions. $50+; Thursday through Sunday; Joshua Tree, CA