Los Angeles Weekend Roundup
Friday
Native Son Opens in DTLA
Orange County and Inland Empire’s Native Son is now open in DTLA. The restaurant pays homage to former DTLA staple, Modern Times Dankness Dojo with great food, curated beers from around the globe, wine-based cocktails & spritzes, and now their own brewed craft beer! Menu highlights include salads, burgers (all of which can be made vegan), desserts, and the mouthwatering Native Fries. Think Animal Fries but smothered in cajun seasoning, caramelized onions, and a homemade tangy Thousand Island dressing. Yup, they’re absolutely delicious! $18+; Mondays – Thursdays, 10:30 am – 12:00 am, Fridays -Saturdays, 10:30 am – 2:00 am, and Sundays, 10:30 am – 10:00 pm; 832 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.270.1599
Gregory Rick Opens Party at Megiddo Art Show at BEYOND THE STREETS LA
BEYOND THE STREETS is pleased to announce Party at Megiddo, the Los Angeles solo exhibition from Oakland-based visual artist Gregory Rick. “Gregory Rick’s work speaks about power and anguish, good and evil. About resiliency. He contextualizes these narratives by mining the complexities of our collective past and sharing perspectives often omitted in historical accounts. His ability to shine a light on the oppressed and forgotten is a triumph that we’re proud and excited to share with Los Angeles,” shares gallery director Dante Parel. Please contact the gallery for rates; Wednesdays – Saturdays (through 12/3), 11:00 am – 6:00 pm; BEYOND THE STREETS Gallery – 434 N. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Control Gallery Debuts Exhibit From Australian Visual Artist Duo, Dabsmyla
Australian Visual Artist Duo, Dabsmyla, welcomes you to experience IN TECHNICOLOR. The Los Angeles-based husband and wife duo, explores the anthropomorphic nature of their art over the years, “IN TECHNICOLOR will be our most personal show to date, a symbol of all the emotions we’ve experienced as artists throughout our lives, channeled through these unique characters that mean so much to us.” says the duo. Please contact the gallery for rates; Wednesdays – Saturdays (through 12/3), 11:00 am – 6:00 pm; 434 N. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Sip and Heal, Plantmade Wellness Club Hosts an Evening of Yoga, Breathwork, Sound Meditation, and Wine
Mentally unwind tonight with Plantmade Wellness Club. Join the group for an evening of healing through yoga, breathwork, sound meditation, and wine. Please bring your own yoga mats. Free wine will be provided. Free with RSVP; Friday, 7:30 pm; No Limit – 5440 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Ace Hotel & Swim Club Presents Tom’s Weekend During Palm Springs Pride
It’s Palm Springs Pride, and the Ace Hotel & Swim Club is partnering with the Tom of Finland Foundation (ToFF) on a festival of activities called TOM’s Weekend. The weekend includes DJ sets, specialty cocktails, and a drawing class. For those heading to the desert, be safe and have a blast! Free with RSVP; Friday – Sunday, various hours; 701 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Book Now (11/9): Executive Chef Michael Hung Welcomes Chef Vartan Abgaryan To The Colony Club’s First-Ever Los Angeles Guest Chef Series At The Colony Palms Hotel in Palm Springs
Join Executive Chef Michael Hung as he welcomes guest Chef Vartan Abgaryan of Tommy’s Beverly Hills to The Colony Club’s first-ever Los Angeles Guest Chef Series. The chefs are presenting a very special five-course tasting menu, optional wine pairing, and specialty handcrafted cocktails at The Colony Palms Hotel. The meal starts with Golden Snapper Crudo and Salad of Roasted Delicata Squash, before an Heirloom Potato “Lasagna”, Crispy Pork Belly, and a Classic Burnt Cheesecake de Basque for dessert. $89; Wednesday (11/9), 5 – 9:00 pm; The Colony Club at The Colony Palms Hotel – 572 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262; 760.969.1800
Save Your Seat (11/10): Café Gratitude and Chef Anne Thornton Host Collaboration Dinner
Café Gratitude’s Chef Dreux Ellis and guest Chef Anne Thornton are coming together for another delicious collaboration dinner. The special pop-up dinner features four courses of tasty plant-based items. Guests will start with a Curried Coconut Kabocha Shooter and Roasted Butternut & Radicchio in Saor before moving on to the Squash Gnocchi entrée and Five Spice Pumpkin Mousse for dessert. Natural wine pairings from Taylor Grant are available for $25. $50; Thursday, (11/10); 639 North Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004; 323.580.6383
Coming Soon (11/12): Reveal: The Ultimate Nudity and Fashion Experience
Au-Naturel Services welcomes you to a different kind of fashion show experience. Cue Reveal, “a courageous event that fuses nudity and fashion into one unforgettable evening.” The night features the latest fashions from designers Dwane Rhodes and Akasha, celebrity stylist Winnie Stacks, and guest influencers. $34.99; Saturday (11/12), 7 – 10:00 pm; Art Beyond Survival – 684 Mateo St., #4, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Mark Your Calendars (11/17): Caldo Verde Presents an Evening Inspired by Tanya Holland’s Third Cookbook California Soul
Portuguese-inspired restaurant Caldo Verde invites you to a special one-night event. Chef Suzanne Goin curated a special menu of various dishes inspired by Oakland-based chef Tanya Holland’s third cookbook, California Soul. Holland’s cookbook features a collection of modern soul food with more than 80 seasonally inspired comfort-filled recipes that trace the roots of modern California soul food to the Great Migration. Caldo Verde’s limited California Soul menu will include a Fried Artichoke Po’Boy, Gumbo Z’herbes with Dungeness Crab and Prawns, Sorghum and Cinnamon-Glazed Pork Loin, and Gravenstein Apple Hand Pie. Cookbooks will also be available for purchase on-site. Various prices; Thursday (11/17), 5 – 10:00 pm; DTLA Proper – 1100 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.806.1023
Saturday
Chef Michael Mina’s Mother Tongue Restaurant Launches Weekend Brunch
Chef Michael Mina’s Mother Tongue restaurant launches weekend brunch. Located within HEIMAT, the world’s first concept fitness club, Mother Tongue is known for serving comfort foods that nourish the body and mind. The new weekend brunch features Kuushi Oysters, Sweet Potato Latkes, Shakshuka, Avocado Toast, MTLA (eggs) Benedict, Tofu Scramble, Pacifico Striped Bass Crudo, Whole Grain Griddle Cakes, Breakfast Burger, as well as a platter of gluten-free pastries. Diners have the option to order à la carte or from the pre-fixe menu ($39) which allows guests to select two courses which can be complemented by unlimited sommelier-selected still and sparkling rosé ($30) alongside a selection of cold-pressed juices as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. $25+; Saturdays – Sundays, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm; HEIMAT – 960 N La Brea Ave 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90038; 213.319.7850
