SMDP’s weekly guide to food and entertainment goings-on in and around town includes Pier Local's Night, Genesis Golf Tournament, rave reviews for restaurants Shirube, vegan B&T deli and much more...
The Genesis Invitational Golf Tournament: The PGA returns to Los Angeles on Thursday Feb. 15–Sunday Feb. 18 at the Riviera Country Club, 1250 Capri, Pacific Palisades. More info here.
Pier Locals Night: This month includes a diverse musical line-up of DJs and live bands, youth activities, classic car show, art exhibits, salsa dancing, complimentary drink tastings, and much more. Thursday, Feb. 15, 4–9 p.m. More info here.
Comedy Night at Juneshine on Main St: Juneshine and Dose of Laughter are collaborating to put on a night of stand up comedy. Dose of Laughter was founded in 2019 by Registered Nurse and Comedian Chuck Meyers with the idea that "Humor decreases stress, inspires hope, and connects people to others. Comedy is a therapy that everyone could use, and doesn’t have any side-effects (besides occasionally peeing your pants)." Friday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. at 2914 Main St. More info here.
Chili Peppers Party with Red Hot Tribute at The Venice West. Friday, Feb. 16 , 11:00 p.m. at 1717 Lincoln Blvd. More info here.
SMPL Authors in Conversation: Childhood Heroes: Curtis Chin (Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant) discusses his memoir about growing up as a gay Chinese American kid in 1980s Detroit. Jeff Yang (The Golden Screen: The Movies that Made Asian America) talks about the history of Asian Americans onscreen. A book sale and signing follows. Saturday, Feb 17, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. More info here.
Karla Diaz: Wait ‘til Your Mother Gets Home: As a child, artist Karla Diaz would often get in trouble for drawing on walls. "Wait ‘til your mother gets home!" her aunt would exclaim. Diaz still loves to draw and paint. Karla Diaz: Wait ‘til Your Mother Gets Home features her recent works on paper and canvas that focus on American Mexican identity from the 1970s to the present, emphasizing a cultural context of social upheaval and justice through her explorations of recollection and imagination. Diaz’s vivid, narrative paintings and works on paper depict portraits and landscapes of people and places that inform her memories growing up in Los Angeles and Mexico. 18th Street Arts Center Propeller Gallery at 3026 Airport Ave. Opening Reception: Saturday, February 17 at 5 p.m.More info here.
Take a Self-Guided Public Art Tour: The City has created a tour of selected works on the Beach, in Downtown and the Civic Center areas. The suggested route can be accomplished by bicycle/car, or on foot in sections and predominantly visits public artworks in the City’s collection, interspersed with a few public artworks by other entities including Metro and private developers. More info here.
What to Eat & Drink?
EaterLA Reviews B&T Deli on Montana: "Santa Monica’s Newest Sandwich Shop Gives the Westside a Strong Meatless Deli Contender" 912 Montana Ave. More info here.
Where To Eat Lunch In Santa Monica: The Infatuation has updated their list of Best of SaMo lunch spotsall around town. More info here.
The Infatuation’s praises Shirube as one of LA’s best new restaurants: "A good izakaya is easy to love—cold beer, sake, and small plates that warm your belly after a day of hitting tiny buttons and pacing around the snack drawer. It’s a simple but effective formula, one that Shirube makes exponentially more interesting. We’re not exactly sure why this Tokyo-based izakaya chain decided to open its first US location next door to a Chevron in downtown Santa Monica, but we’re glad they did. Even if the choice of real estate makes it easy to miss, this narrow drinking tavern serves creative Japanese dishes with high-end touches, somehow at very reasonable prices. It’s the most delicious bang for your buck in the neighborhood and a modern izakaya experience where the right amount of flair makes even a quick meal here feel special" at 424 Wilshire Blvd. More info here.
Further Afield: LA Art Show "The Most Comprehensive International Contemporary Art Show in America" is back with more than 180,000 square feet of exhibition space, including domestic and international galleries. Wednesday–Sunday, Feb. 14–18 at LA Convention Center. More info here.
Looking Ahead Around Town: Frieze Art Fair (2/29 -3/3) and the LA Wine & Food Festival (3/1-3)
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