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Monday, July 11:

YNK‘s South American Summer Menu
This ever changing beverage experience created by the Ellis Adams Group inside the Irvine Marriott will be kicking off their South American summer menu inspired by the Olympics in Rio! Travel to countries including Mexico, Peru, Cuba, and Brazil, via YNK’s spirits-forward concoctions. Highlights include: Jamaican Welcome Rum Punch made with Jamaican Overproof Rum, lime juice, simple syrup, pineapple juice, Jamaican #2 Bitters, sliced fresh fruit, jerk seasoning rimmed glass; Caipirinha (Brazil) made with Espirito Cachaca, simple syrup, quartered lime, cracked ice, lime wheel; El Presidente (Cuba) made with Bacardi 8, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Grand Marnier, house made grenadine, vanilla soaked dehydrated orange wheel; Mama Juana (Dominican Republic), served as a bottled cocktail with rum, honey, red wine, tree bark and herbs. 18000 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612

Shade Hour
Zinc@Shade, Manhattan Beach’s luxury boutique hotel’s contemporary restaurant and lounge, is introducing “Shade Hour.” Mondays through Fridays, you can delight in half-priced beer, cocktails and wine while basking in the summer sun on the terrace or in the comfort of zinc’s lounge.Executive Chef Ashley Oates has select appetizers half-off too. Starts Monday, 3-6 pm; 1221 N Valley Dr, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; 310.546.4995

Tuesday, July 12:

Barnsdall Art Foundation Shopping Benefit
Join Ron Robinson and Atelier Swarovski for an evening of shopping to benefit the Barnsdall Art Foundation. Expect food from Chef Debbie Lee of Mind Body Fork, and live musical performances by Thompson in addition to a wine bar and beauty and styling advice from brand experts representing Apothia LA, Retrouve, Shaffer LA, and more. Tuesday, 5-8 pm; Ron Robinson,1327 5th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401; RSVP: events@ronrobinson.com

Movies On The Green at Americana at Brand
Enjoy a night at the movies and under the stars every evening in July. Tonight’s screening is of Pitch Perfect. $15 (includes a selection of treats), $20/VIP (includes premiere seatin and a Sprinkles cupcake); Tuesday, 8 pm; The Americana at Brand,889 Americana Way suite 330, Glendale, CA 91210

 Course Ice Cream Dinner
Chef Kyle Schutte, known for his contemporary and innovative food, is hosting an eight course ice cream dinner (yes, you read that right). This upscale and refined menu showcasing sweet and/or savory ice cream in each course will offer whimsical dishes at this once-in-a-lifetime dinner experience. The title of each course corresponds with the flavor of ice cream featured in each dish. $65; Tuesday, (also July 13 and July 16); Newberry Lofts, 900 E 1st St, Suite 302, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Jurassic Peek: A Burlesque Parody
It’s a new burlesque show, based on Jurassic Park, from the same troupe that recently did one called “Rack to the Future.” If this is your kind of thing, you’ve probably already clicked the above and bought tickets. Like us. Tuesday 8 pm; Rockwell Table & Stage, 1714 N Vermont, Los Angeles

Wednesday, July 13:

Bar Nine to Pop Up inside AMARA
This pop up coffee bar inside Amara Kitchen in Highland Park was inspired by the Japanese manufacturing concept of JIDOKA, which translates to “automation with a human touch.” They will be bringing a level of automation to the high end specialty bar in a way previously unseen. The coffee will be paired with the food offered by the folks at Amara. In continuing to develop partnerships in business, they will have Amara Kitchen pop up at their store daily serving brunch from 8 am-2 pm. Wednesday, 8 am-4 pm daily and will be running for 6 months. 519 N Ave 64, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Tam O’Shanter’s Wine Pairing Dinner with Halter Ranch Vineyard
The evening’s lineup will feature four of its award-winning wines (2015 Halter Ranch Grenache Blanc, 2014 Halter Ranch Synthesis, 2013 Halter Ranch Cotes de Paso, 2015 Halter Ranch Rose, all of which will be paired with four mouth-watering courses prepared by the Tam’s Executive Chef, Juan Escamilla. Located in Paso Robles, California, Halter Ranch Vineyard vines live on the steepest, most south-facing slopes on the property, which reach an elevation of 1,750 feet and provide excellent water drainage and sun exposure. Molly Lonborg, assistant winemaker at Halter Ranch, will be on hand to answer questions and talk about the featured wines. $75; Wednesday, 6:30 pm; 2980 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039; 323.664.0228

Orange County Fair
The OC Fair has all the fair fun you can think of: livestock competitions, rides, concerts, and fried food. Wednesday through August 14th; 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Late Night Shopping at Decades
Join the after hours fun at vintage hot spot Decades for a night of summer shopping, co-hosted by fashion blogger Rachelle Yadegar. The night will include eyebrow and makeup consultations by Robert Bolanos, hats by Gladys Tamez Millinery, and sale shoes along with kosher food and champagne. Wednesday, 6-9 pm; Decades, 8214 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles; RSVP: rsvp@decadesinc.com.

Thursday, July 14:

Drybar and Au Fudge Party
Meet and mingle with Drybar founder Alli Webb at this exclusive event, hosted by Drybar and Au Fudge. You’ll get insider tips and tricks on perfecting your hair styling, plus a chance to get an on-the-spot touch up with tunes provided by DJ Sarah Landau. Thursday, 6-9 pm; Au Fudge, 9010 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA; RSVP here

Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie Celebrate Summer with “Afternoon D-Lite”
This summer, Tasti D-Lite & Planet Smoothie launch “Afternoon D-Lite,” a healthier happy hour bringing Tasti soft serve and Planet Smoothie lovers sweet surprises during the week. Ranging from buy one, get one smoothies to free toppings to $2 Tasti flavors, Afternoon D-Lite will offer new sweet treats every week just in time to kick off the summer. To find out the Afternoon D-Lite, you must ask for it at the counter, or check Tasti’s Instagram at @tastiplanet_sm. Get a preview at the Afternoon D-Lite kick-off party on Thursday, 5-8 pm, featuring a DJ, FREE Tasti soft serve and Planet Smoothie samples. Monday–Friday 3-5 pm; Tasti D-Lite/Planet Smoothie, 526 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.857.6030

Win, Place, Show Package
L’Auberge Del Mar is offering a special package to honor 79 years of turf and surf horse racing at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. The Win, Place, Show Package includes: accommodations for two, signature M’ulep Cocktail for two, complimentary transportation to and from the track, $150 Spa L’Auberge credit, and complimentary hotel parking. Starts at $474; Thursday through Monday, Setember 5th; 1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014