Our weekly guide to food and entertainment goings-on in and around town includes dinosaurs, the return of Sweet Lady Jane and much more.
Lunchtime Line Dance: Get fit and meet new friends learning line dances on your lunch break. We will learn new and old dances to various styles, including country, disco, Latin, soul, and more. All levels are welcome. Thursdays at 12:30pm at Venice, Abbot Kinney Public Library. Would you like to know more?
Nat Geo Live: T-Rex Rises: Paleontologist Dr. Lindsay Zanno is uncovering the answer of how T. Rex become the iconic apex predator of North America 66 million years ago. Thursday, March 7, 7:30pm at The BroadStage, 1310 11th St. More details here.
Women in Tech Luncheon on International Women’s Day: The event highlights women in leadership with 5 awards to 5 outstanding women in healthcare, education, and gaming. All individuals and businesses are welcome to join for the "Luxury setting, jazz music, fine dining, engaging conversation, and raffles." $245 members and $295 non-members. Friday, March 8, 11:30am at the Proper Hotel, 700 Wilshire Blvd. Extra info here.
Read the Room — Stand-Up Comedy Meets Tarot: What might a professional tarot reader and a professional comedian have to say about your love life, career path, or chronic UTIs? $20. Friday, March 8, 8pm at the Crow Comedy Club, 2525 Michigan Ave. More info here.
Street Portraiture Masterclass in Venice Beach with Alan Shapiro: Learn how to capture and process stunning street portraits in this multi-day, in-person, and virtual masterclass. The in-person session unfolds on March 9–10. Ticket info here.
Tastemade’s LA Local Gems City Crawl: The tour hits a list of curated spots from Zibby’s Bookshop to Salt’s Cure, grabbing coffee and lunch, and a walk along the Santa Monica bluffs for picturesque ocean views. $65. Saturday, March 9, 10:00am. More info here.
Murder at the Getty Scavenger Hunt: "A curator has been murdered, leaving behind a trail of cryptic clues connects with secrets in the museum’s masterpieces. Do you have what it takes to solve his murder? Explore the museum to unravel a sordid tale of greed, lust, pride, and revenge—all revolving around a long-lost painting by Leonardo da Vinci." Saturday, March 9, 4pm. More info here.
Venice Heritage Museum Grand Opening Celebration: The project is meant to showcase the neighborhoods’ rich history of economic and social evolution. The Opening will feature live entertainment and food. Saturday, March 9, 6:30pm at 228 Main St. More info here.
What to Eat & Drink?
Sweet Lady Jane on Montana already re-open: The new owners are describing it as a soft open and are only taking walk-in orders for now. More info here.
"Proper Hour" at Palma: The happy hour twist takes place Monday to Thursday, 4 to 6pm, offering $12 cocktails and a range of food options priced between $9 and $24, including charcuterie boards, a beet carpaccio with black truffle aioli, arugula, and olive-caper vinaigrette, and calamari and zucchini Fritto Misto. Would you like to know more?
Heavy Handed makes the Infatuation’s Best Smashburger List: "The strongest burger traits here are the beef (substantial, flavorful ground short rib) and bun (a buttery toasted potato roll)" and also praise "their dipped soft serve cones, beef tallow fries, and a long list of craft beers on tap." Some extra info here.
JINYA Ramen Bar’s Spring Chef’s Specials: They are celebrating National Noodle Month (yup…that’s a thing I guess) with two lighter dishes available through May 31: Spicy Garlic Mabo Men (a blend of simmered tofu flavored with fermented bean paste, ground pork, chili oil, and Sichuan peppercorn oil served over a chicken broth) and Salmon Don (poke marinated salmon and onion, served over steamed rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds). 2400 Main St. More details here.
Salt & Straw Launching "Cereal-sly Delicious Series" Ice Cream Inspired by Nostalgic Cereal: Flavors include Pots of Gold & Rainbows (inspired by Lucky Charms), Pots of Gold & Rainbows, Cornflake Cookies with Marionberry Jam and more. Would you like to know more?
NBC4 Highlights the Gourmandise School Cooking Camp: This video story details their culinary classes designed specifically to teach teenagers essential kitchen skills while exploring cuisines from around the world. More info here.
Further Afield: DTLA ArtNight runs every first Thursday of the month, activating 25+ galleries along Downtown’s Historic Core. FREE. Thursday, March 7. More info here.
Looking Ahead Around Town: LA Marathon (3/17), Museums Annual Free-For-All (3/23), The Other Art Fair (4/4-7), CicLAvia West LA (4/21)
If there’s something you think is worth highlighting, reach out to me at sean@smdp.com
