Los Angeles Weekend Roundup
Friday
Last Chance to See EXHIBIT, the World’s Largest Beastie Boys Exhibition Presented by Beyond the Streets and Goldenvoice
Beyond the Streets and Goldenvoice welcome you to experience the final weekend of EXHIBIT, the world’s largest Beastie Boys exhibition. Showcasing the forty-year history of the hip hop group, EXHIBIT tells the story of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees through a collection of personal items, artifacts, and ephemera, much of which has never been seen by the public. Free entry with Reservation; Friday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; 434 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Last Chance to See Tina Fey’s Mean Girls the Musical
Grab your pink outfit and head to the Pantages because Tina Fey’s Mean Girls, the musical, is leaving LA this weekend! The beloved film comes to life on stage with catchy songs, lively dance sequences, and the same hilarious story we fell in love with. $40+; Friday – Sunday, various showtimes; Pantages Theatre – 6233 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90028; 323.468.1770
Bachelor Star, Andrew Firestone Opens First Hotel in Santa Barbara
The former star of ABC’s The Bachelor, Andrew Firestone, has opened his first hotel in Santa Barbara, the Courtyard Santa Barbara, along with its stylish restaurant, Saint Remy. This is also the first Courtyard by Marriott to open in Santa Barbara. The 122-room modern hotel has timeless mid-century architecture and style, and is located in the heart of everything Santa Barbara on State Street. Saint Remy will join the local dining scene offering laid-back retro-inspired design and locally-sourced Mediterranean coastal cuisine. Please contact the hotel directly for rates and availability; 1601 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805.975.0660
Saturday
Corey Helford Gallery Presents While We Wait by Richard Ahnert
Corey Helford Gallery welcomes you to their first solo show of the year, While We Wait by Toronto-based artist Richard Ahnert. The exhibit takes anthropomorphic painting to a new level, lacing it with a quiet, yet unmistakable animism – an abiding kinship between human and animal. He uses the relationship between animals and humans to explore themes of emotion, metaphor, and narrative with a satirical twist. Storytelling, understated humor, and deep reflection are at the heart of his practice. In While We Wait, Ahnert invites us to observe wild and domestic animals in urban settings, interacting with common objects they would be unlikely to encounter in their natural environment. Free; Tuesdays – Saturdays; 7 – 11:00 pm; Corey Helford Gallery – 571 S. Anderson St., Gallery 3, Los Angeles, CA 90033; 310.287.2340
Uncorked: LA Wine Fest Returns to DTLA
Why go to Wine Country, when it can come to you! This Saturday, Union Station will host the annual Uncorked: LA Wine Fest. Sample over 150 international and local wines to be paired with mouthwatering food from popular food trucks. This event benefits the nonprofit organization A Kid Again, a group that “exists to foster hope, happiness, and healing for children with life-threatening conditions and their families!” $65 – $80; Saturday, 5 – 9:00 pm; Union Station – 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Chef Christopher Kostow and The Mascot by the Harlan Family Partner with the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills for a Dinner and Wine Pairing
Jean-Georges, the world-renowned Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills restaurant, welcomes you to an immersive hearth-centric dinner prepared by Three Michelin Star Chef Christopher Kostow (The Charter Oak, The Restaurant at Meadowood in Napa Valley). The family-style, seasonally driven menu is an exquisite ode to elemental cooking, featuring a selection of wines from The Mascot by the Harlan Family. Each course is perfectly paired with exclusive vintages for an exceptional tasting experience. $225; Saturday, 5 – 10:00 pm; Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills – 9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Whiskey N Donuts Comedy Show
The LA comedy show, bringing you some of the best comics in town, with no drink minimum or maximum, is back! Hosted by two of my favorite comedians, @MarinaQuin & @jackiegold, Whiskey N Donuts is one of the funniest comedy experiences around. Free; Saturday, 7:00 pm; followed by karaoke; The Good Nite Inn – 10721 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601
Sunday
Caldo Verde Hosts an Evening Inspired by April Bloomfield’s A Girl and Her Pig and A Girl and Her Greens
Caldo Verde, the Portuguese-inspired restaurant helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef Suzanne Goin and restaurateur Caroline Styne continues its series of events spotlighting chefs and restaurants from around the globe that have inspired them throughout the years. Tonight, Caldo Verde will host an evening inspired by April Bloomfield’s A Girl and Her Pig and A Girl and Her Greens. The 4-course menu includes Chilled Crab Trifle, Roasted and Raw Fennel Salad, and either Cabbage-Stuffed Cabbage and Polenta or Stuffed Veal Breast and Jerusalem Artichoke for entrées. Dessert features Banodffee Pie and Caramel Popcorn with Nuts. Books will also be available for purchase on-site. $85; Sunday, 5 – 10:00 pm; DTLA Proper – 1100 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.806.1023
“Escape In” with Parea Books and Hotel June
Hotel June and Parea Books are partnering for an upcoming series of events in honor of the release of their latest book, The Hours Before Dusk. The hotel and Parea Books will host four events ranging from creative workshops and book readings to a wine tasting and dinner. Sunday – Saturday, Various hours; 8639 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045; 310.645.0400
- (1/29) Creative Journaling Session: Join Hotel June for an evening of creative journaling based on prompts from The Hours Before Dusk; $35; Sunday (1/29), 5 – 7:00 pm
- (1/31) Portuguese “Escape” Wine Tasting: Escape to Portugal with Bomb Vinho, a Lisbon-based wine project, for a lovely evening of wine tasting. $40; 5 – 8:00 pm
- (2/2) “Reading Two Ways”: This creative book session features a renowned face reader who will teach you to understand how the shape of our faces reflects how we interpret things differently. $35; 6 – 8:00 pm
- (2/4) An Escape Dinner: The Escape Dinner Club comes to Hotel June with a 4-course meal paired with five different Spanish and Portuguese wines based on stories from The Hours Before Dusk. $150; 7 – 10:00 pm
Coming Soon
(2/11): Jean-Georges Beverly Hills Cooking Class
Jean-Georges Beverly Hills inside the Waldorf Astoria will host its monthly cooking class and 3-course lunch on 2/11. Guests will enjoy a cooking demo by Culinary Director Steve Benjamin and Executive Chef Peleg Miro on the Jean-Georges Beverly Hills Patio before eating a 3-course curated lunch. $115; Saturday (2/11), 11:00 am – 1:00; Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills – 9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(4/2): Tickets are Now On Sale for the Masters of Taste
Mark your calendars! The date for the 6th annual Masters of Taste has been announced. The premier outdoor luxury food and beverage festival will return to the historic Pasadena Rose Bowl on 4/2 with Chef Michael Reed and Kwini Reed as Hosts. Host Chef Michael Reed is a classically trained chef and restaurateur who has spent 19 years as a chef for restaurants across New York and Los Angeles. Today, Chef Reed is the co-owner and Executive Chef behind two Los Angeles restaurants, Poppy + Rose of Downtown Los Angeles and Anaheim’s Poppy & Seed. In addition to the two concepts, Chef Reed and his wife and co-owner, Kiini Reed, also run an upscale catering company, Root of All Food. 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, a non-profit organization celebrating 50 years of providing homeless services and housing for thousands of neighbors. $155 – $225; Sunday (4/2), 3 – 7:00 pm; Pasadena Rose Bowl – 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103; 626.791.6677
