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Happy Thursday, CurationsLA. We are grateful to be safe after recent tsunami warnings that affected not only Los Angeles but areas around the world. A quick update: CurationsLA has officially moved to a .org (https://la.curations.org) domain. This change has improved our site speed as we transitioned to new servers. All emails and contact information remain the same. That’s all for now. Here are this weekend’s Good Vibes. See you back here on Tuesday. - Wyatt
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🔗 TABLE OF VIBES
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🍟 EATS | 📆 EVENTS |
🛣 HOV LANES
LOCAL | FUN |
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Sunday reminder: Free backpacks + school supplies at The Rose Bowl. | 25 outstanding LA restaurants to eat this summer for under $25. |
Former VP Kamala Harris won’t run for California Governor in 2026 🐰 | Things to do this week in Los Angeles, today + tomorrow. |
‘Just say hello.’ LA launches latest phase of anti-hate campaign. | Things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California. |
Dodgers involved in massive three-team trade in deadline shocker. | Five secluded beaches to visit next month in August. |
LA County launches $250k grant program for Malibu-Topanga biz relief. | Try IHOP’s new Luxe Dubai Chocolate Pancake in Burbank - Monday, free 💌 |
NATIONAL |
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👾 MICROSOFT Microsoft hits $4T market cap after AI + cloud earnings. |
📈 META More bulls on AI as Meta surges 12% after hours on strong Q2. |
👟 SAFETY Skechers releases kid shoes with hidden AirTag compartment. |
⚾ TRADES Six storylines to watch today on MLB’s Trade Deadline Day. |
🚀 SPACE STATION SpaceX/NASA’s Crew-11 astronaut mission, it’s a go today. |
🔗 CURATEDLA Last newsletter’s most viewed content: Venice Beach Club, California’s latest seaside hangout. |
GOODIES |
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🧠 QUOTE OF THE DAY 'Yo dill wa wa muffin’. Random because its my birthday. |
📚 ON THIS DAY 1988 I was born and have been a nerd ever since (37). And a Happy Birthday to Mark Cuban (67) and Bobbi Althoff (28). All three of us might go to Nobu Malibu tonight. |
⏪ LAST TRIVIA On our last publication I asked, Which Los Angeles philanthropist, who passed away yesterday, was a key LA philanthropist whose foundation supported arts, education, and projects like the new wildlife crossing? Answer: Wallis Annenberg. Roughly 93% answered correctly. |
🥳 HAPPY TRIVIA Today’s trivia question: ‘What is the name of the themed fiar at the Costa Mesa fairgrounds running through early August, featuring carnival rides, live animal exhibits, chef demos, artisan workshops, and the motto, ‘Find Your Happy’?’ Try to answer correctly at the bottom. 01B7FF |
🍬 MOOD
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🍟 EATS
CENTURY CITY 🇪🇸 CASA DANI
Casa Dani, the new Spanish Mediterranean restaurant by three Michelin star chef Dani García, recently opened its first West Coast location at Westfield Century City. The 17,000 square foot space seats 400 guests and features a central circular bar, open air garden, and views of the Hollywood Hills. Inspired by García’s Andalusian roots, the menu highlights bold seafood dishes and inventive pairings that bring the flavors of southern Spain to LA. Casa Dani joins Katsuya in creating a dynamic new dining destination in Century City.
BRENTWOOD 🍨 GO GREEK YOGURT
Go Greek Yogurt is joining Brentwood Gardens on San Vicente Blvd, taking over Suite 117 alongside neighbors like Sweetgreen, Ospi, Pérse, and Café Landwer. Known for its made to order Greek yogurt using imported European ingredients, the brand first launched in 2012 and has since expanded across California, Florida, and the Middle East. Its return to Brentwood signals another step in the plaza’s transformation into a growing food hub.
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🐷 LA BBQ An Eater Editor’s favorite barbecue in Los Angeles, via Eater LA. |
🤠 HOLLYWOOD Vacation throws a Corporate Cookout West at Desert 5 Spot with a rooftop pool, mechanical bull, Jimmy Buffett covers by Johnny Travis Jr., and free Baileys cocktails, tacos, and sunscreen while supplies last, SATURDAY from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, via Vacation 💌 |
🍕 FROGTOWN Sunset Pizza Party and Ice Pop Social with Kif Nature’s Soda, Here! Here! Pizza, Sungold Ice Pops, and Anytime Spiritz at the Gut Hut by Kif. SUNDAY from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, via Kif & Co 💌 |
🥐 THOUSAND OAKS Le Macaron Pastries celebrates its grand opening NEXT FRIDAY, 10:00am to 9:00pm (205 N. Moorpark Road, Suite E), via La Macaron Pastries 💌 |
📆 EVENTS
💸 Free | 🎈Family | 🐰 Politics |
🪙 Budget | 🙈 Adults | 🏳🌈 Pride |
TODAY 31ST
7:00PM 🌎 SUNSET CONCERTS: MULA With Frente Cumbiero, DJ El G Free cumbia and Latin music celebration SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER |
7:00PM 🎷 DW3 Jazz trio brings contemporary grooves SPAGHETTINI |
7:30PM 🙏 AN EVENING WITH ISRAEL HOUGHTON Gospel and contemporary Christian music performance GRAMMY MUSEUM |
8:00PM 🎸 JOE BONAMASSA Blues rock guitar virtuoso brings masterful performance GREEK THEATRE |
8:00PM 🎻 MOZART & STRAUSS With Anna Handler, Denis Bouriakov, Emmanuel Ceysson Classical masterworks under the stars HOLLYWOOD BOWL |
TOMORROW AUG 1ST
7:00PM 🎷 KEISHA COLE With Wale, Fridayy, Amerie, & Elijah Blake. Contemporary R&B night of heartfelt anthems at PEACOCK THEATER |
7:00PM 🙏 A GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN With Dr. David Jeremiah, Sheila Walsh, Veritas, Jordan Smith, TaRanda Greene, Charles Billingsley, & Jody McBrayer. Inspiring faith-based music with noted speakers at WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL |
7:30PM 🦍 TREY ANASTASIO BAND Phish frontman brings improvisational rock jams at BELLWETHER |
8:00PM 🎩 LADY GAGA The Mayhem Ball Tour. Dazzling theatrical pop spectacle and dance celebration at KIA FORUM |
8:00PM 🎭 THE POPPY VOID Original two-act horror drama with dark comedy from queer independent artists blending movement and theater at WILLIE AGEE PLAYHOUSE 💌 |
8:00PM 🎺 CYNTHIA ERIVO IN ‘JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR’ Acclaimed vocalist stars in the legendary rock opera at HOLLYWOOD BOWL |
FUTURES
SATURDAY 🎩 LADY GAGA The Mayhem Ball Tour. Dazzling theatrical pop spectacle and dance celebration at KIA FORUM |
SATURDAY 🎨 ART SHARE L.A. SUMMER BLOCK PARTY Live music, poetry, painting, and vendor celebration honoring 2025 Legacy Award heroes in the Arts District at ART SHARE L.A. 💌 💸 |
SATURDAY 🌏 KCON 2025 LA With Aespa, Choihojong, Izna, Jo1, Monsta X, NMixx, Roy Kim, & Yuqi. Epic K-pop stars and global performances at CRYPTO.COM ARENA |
SATURDAY 🎙️ SMOKEY ROBINSON Timeless hits and Motown soul legend at GREEK THEATRE |
SAT + SUN 5:00PM 🎟 NICE GIRL Female-led slice-of-life dramedy set in 1980s Boston suburb exploring identity and expectations at THE MATRIX THEATRE 💌 |
SATURDAY 🙏 LAUREN DAIGLE Powerful contemporary Christian music and uplifting vocals at YAAMAVA' THEATER |
SUNDAY 🎤 LYNYRD SKYNYRD Classic southern rock and legendary hits at YAAMAVA' THEATER |
NEXT TUESDAY 🌌 DISPARITION: SUMMER SOLIS Intimate solo set of ambient electronics and cinematic soundscapes from the Welcome to Night Vale composer at VISIONARIUM, SOUTH PASADENA 💌 |
ONGOING - AUGUST 9TH 🎨 MOISES ORTIZ: INTERSECTIONS Solo exhibition exploring layered narratives and identity through mixed media at SOLO, SAN PEDRO 💌 |
GUIDES |
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🤙 LOS ANGELES Things to do this week in Los Angeles, today + tomorrow, via We Like L.A. |
🌴 COMMUNITY
| Day | Forecast | High / Low |
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| Today | 🌤 AM low clouds, then mostly sunny | 86 °F / 63 °F |
| Tomorrow | ☀️ Sunshine throughout | 84 °F / 62 °F |
| Saturday (2nd) | 🌤 Mostly sunny | 85 °F / 63 °F |
| Sunday (3rd) | 🌤 Mostly sunny | 85 °F / 64 °F |
| Monday (4th) | ☀️ Mostly sunny | 84 °F / 65 °F |
WEATHER 🌊 TSUNAMI AFTEREFFECTS
Lingering tsunami currents remain along the coast even as advisories have been canceled, while inland temperatures are set to rise through the weekend with highs near 100 in the valleys and deserts. Coastal fog and low clouds will persist each night, especially dense along the Central Coast, and gusty Sundowner winds will continue for western Santa Barbara County. A stronger warmup is expected mid to late next week as high pressure builds, with temperatures potentially climbing over 10 degrees above normal.
COMMUNITY NOTES 📝
SENIOR CURATOR MOCA named Ann Goldstein interim director. Goldstein returns after 26 years with MOCA and will guide the museum during this transition. The board will conduct a global search for the next permanent director. | TSUNAMI Tsunami advisories in SoCal have lifted, but the event is a reminder to stay prepared. Sign up for emergency alerts, have an evacuation plan ready. Being prepared disasters helps you face others like fires and earthquakes more confidently. |
MALIBU MGR Malibu has appointed Ronda Perez as its new City Manager starting August 25th. Perez brings twenty years of public service experience and a focus on resilient redevelopment. 🐰 | BEVERLY HILLS COP Motor Officer Mike Guzman earned top honors at the Iron Horse Shoot Out in Texas, winning five first-place titles. Officer Guzman has competed in seven motorcycle skills events this year. |
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🤲 CELEBRATION OF LIFE Los Angeles remembers Wallis Annenberg, via Beverly Press/Park Labrea News. |
🎫 LUCKY SCRATCHER Southern California couple wins $1m on scratcher bought at local market, via KTLA5/YouTube. |
🏡 DEVELOPMENT
LONG BEACH 🏡 600 APTS
West Broadway in Downtown Long Beach is being transformed into Alexan West End, bringing 600 new apartments, a small market, and new walkable streets. The full plan includes up to 756 homes and a potential 40-story tower.
MALIBU 🎒 HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMPLETE
Construction on the new Malibu High School building is complete, arriving ahead of schedule and on budget, and set to open next month. The campus is designed to harmonize with the coastal environment and offers flexible, collaborative spaces that support innovation, creativity, and future-ready learning. Rising seniors will experience their final year in this modern facility, which aims to be a vibrant hub for project-based education and critical thinking.
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🛹 VENICE 25 apartments in the works on E. Sunset Ave. in Venice, via Urbanize Los Angeles. |
🚀 BUSINESS
WEST HOLLYWOOD 💅 TOWNHOUSE
Townhouse, the U.K.’s leading luxury nail salon brand, has officially opened its newest U.S. location in West Hollywood, joining its Beverly Hills flagship as part of a growing stateside expansion. Known for its minimalist interiors and hospital-grade hygiene standards, the brand brings a polished, high-end experience to LA’s beauty scene with precision services and consistent quality across all locations. Additional New York salons are on the horizon this summer 💌
TORRANCE 🤖 HADRIAN’S ROBOTS
Hadrian, an AI-driven robotics manufacturer based in Torrance, raised $260m in a Series C round to expand its robot-run factories supporting the U.S. aerospace and defense sectors. Backed by investors including Lux Capital and Founders Fund, the funding will enable Hadrian to open its third factory in Arizona and accelerate advanced automated manufacturing. The company is redefining factories with AI-powered robotics, blending cutting-edge technology and ambition to reshape American manufacturing.
Local Gigs will return next week or shortly after with a refreshed look, thanks to our partners at CollabWORK, who are launching a new app. CollabWORK has been an incredible collaborator for our job board, all listings are verified and free of ghost posts. We’re excited to bring this feature back, better than ever.
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👾 LOS ANGELES 57 software companies in Los Angeles that you should know about, via Built In Los Angeles. |
🎬 ENTERTAINMENT
NEW TRAILER DROP 🎬 THE LOST BUS
Matthew McConaughey stars in The Lost Bus, a drama about a school bus driver racing to save 22 children during the 2018 Camp Fire. Directed by Paul Greengrass, the film features McConaughey’s real mother and son and premieres in theaters September 19th before streaming on Apple TV+ October 3rd.
HAPPY GILMORE 2 ⛳ 72 CAMEOS
Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 set a new cameo record with 72 celebrity appearances, surpassing classics like Robert Altman’s The Player and Anchorman 2. The Netflix sequel brings back original cast members and adds a mix of athletes, musicians, and comedians including Travis Kelce, Bad Bunny, Eminem, and Eric André. Sandler also featured his wife and daughters among the cameos. The film follows Happy Gilmore as a widower and recovering alcoholic who returns to golf to support his daughter’s ballet dreams.
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💰 WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Matt Damon, Ken Jennings win $1m prize on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for Water.org, via ABC7 Los Angeles. |
🔤 WORDLE Play today’s Wordle, via New York Times. |
🏈 SPORTS
DODGERS
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV |
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| Fri, Aug 1st | @ Tampa Bay Rays | 4:35pm | SportsNet LA |
| Sat, Aug 2nd | @ Tampa Bay Rays | 4:35pm | SportsNet LA |
| Sun, Aug 3rd | @ Tampa Bay Rays | 9:10am | SportsNet LA |
| Mon, Aug 4th | vs St. Louis Cardinals | 7:10pm | SportsNet LA |
DODGERS 🧢 LOOK TO REBOUND
The Dodgers fell 5-2 to the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday as Shohei Ohtani’s pitching stint was cut short during his seventh start post Tommy John surgery. Despite Freddie Freeman’s two-run homer, the Reds’ Spencer Steer delivered a crucial two-run triple in the eighth, capitalizing on defensive miscues. Looking ahead, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw (4-2, 3.62 ERA) is set to start tomorrow’s series opener against Tampa Bay, aiming to help the team rebound on the road.
ANGELS
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV |
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| Fri, Aug 1st | vs Chicago White Sox | 6:38pm | FanDuel Sports West |
| Sat, Aug 2nd | vs Chicago White Sox | 7:07pm | FanDuel Sports West |
| Sun, Aug 3rd | vs Chicago White Sox | 1:07pm | FanDuel Sports West |
| Mon, Aug 4th | vs Tampa Bay Rays | 6:38pm | FanDuel Sports West |
ANGELS ⚾ THREE-GAME STREAK ENDS
The Angels’ three-game winning streak ended Wednesday as Nathan Eovaldi and the Texas Rangers handed them a 6-3 loss in Anaheim. Adolis García’s two-run homer in the eighth broke the game open after a strong outing by José Soriano, who allowed just two earned runs over seven innings. Nolan Schanuel and Corey Seager provided late offense for Los Angeles. Looking ahead, the Angels will host the Chicago White Sox Friday night with left-hander Tyler Anderson (2-6, 4.41 ERA) on the mound, hoping to get back on track at home.
DODGERS 🤝 THREE-TEAM TRADE
The Dodgers completed a three-team trade with the Rays and Reds Wednesday, acquiring left-handed starter Adam Serwinowski, reliever Paul Gervase, and catcher Ben Rortvedt while sending catcher Hunter Feduccia to Tampa Bay. Serwinowski and Gervase are promising pitching prospects, and the move may position the Dodgers for a larger deal before tonight’s trade deadline, even as top relievers they pursued joined other teams.
LA GALAXY ⚽ LEAGUE CUP
The LA Galaxy begin Leagues Cup play tonight at Dignity Health Sports Park against Club Tijuana, the first of three group-stage matches that could earn them a spot in next season’s CONCACAF Champions Cup. Featuring 18 teams from MLS and Liga MX, the tournament rewards regulation wins and shootout outcomes, with every early-round game matching the two leagues.
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🏄♂ U.S. OPEN OF SURFING Huntington Beach surf competition canceled by mini, not tsunami, waves, via LAist. |
🔗 GOODIES
What is the name of the themed fiar at the Costa Mesa fairgrounds running through early August, featuring carnival rides, live animal exhibits, chef demos, artisan workshops, and the motto, ‘Find Your Happy’?
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