Best Of LA - Week Of May 11
Angelenos can look forward to a busy week full of life's fullest and finest. Food and drink opportunities, including new restaurants, a craft beer week, and the Vegan Beer & Food Festival hit LA this week, as well as a great Dodgers game. TV and music fans will delight in exhibits and special conversations with the stars, and families will love the opportunity to learn about animals (including bugs!), nature, and the environment at two unique events happening this weekend.
Restaurant Opening: Pitchoun!
545 S. Olive St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 689-3240
www.PitchounBakery.com
Downtown Los Angeles welcomes the addition of Pitchoun!, brought to Angelenos by the French husband and wife duo Frédéric – a graduate of L'Ecole de Boulangerie Patisserie de Paris – and Fabienne Soulies. Pitchoun!'s menu features European-style fine pastries made with pure butter and homemade pastry shells, well-known French specialties such as freshly baked Baguettes and Croissants, Merveilles, Pan Bagnat, Kouign-Amann and Tarte Tropézienne. In addition to pastries, the menu features savory items including soups, salads and sandwiches, as well as a Petit-Dejeuner (Breakfast Menu).
All Eyez on Me: The Writings of Tupac Shakur
The GRAMMY Museum
800 W Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 765-6800
www.grammymuseum.org
In cooperation with the Estate of Tupac Shakur, the GRAMMY Museum's exhibit, All Eyez on Me: The Writings of Tupac Shakur, is a must-visit for fans of the GRAMMY-nominated artist's talent and legacy. Handwritten lyrics and poems from the artist, coupled with artifacts from his career including outfits, interviews, footage, and more, fill the exhibit that honors the genius of this hip-hop original.
Craft Beer Week
Tanzy Restaurant
10840 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 307-7004
www.tanzyrestaurant.com/westwood
Tanzy in Westwood is celebrating a week-long tribute to craft beer, running through May 17th during regular business hours. In addition to their regular menu and wide selection of bottled and on tap beers, craft beer flights will be served in four 5 ounce pours, with options including Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA from Delaware, Fat Tire Lager from Colorado, Ballast Point Sculpin IPA from San Diego, Deschutes Black Butte porter from Oregon, and Firestone Black IPA from Buellton.
Dancing with the Stars Screening & Conversation
The Paley Center for Media
465 N. Beverly Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
www.paleycenter.org
To celebrate the launch of Dancing with the Stars 20th season 20 finale and awarding of the Mirrorball Trophey, the public is invited to attend a special screening and conversation with the series' hosts, judges, and performers for the 10-year-old, 20-season celebrated hit phenomenon. Guests will hear the inside scoop behind this season's dazzling action, talk choreography, performer drama, and much more throughout the evening. Red carpet arrivals start the evening off at 6pm.
Endangered Species Day
Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Dr,
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 644-4200
www.lazoo.org
The 10th Anniversary of Endangered Species Day takes place today, and the Los Angeles Zoo will host a two-day event to educate guests on the importance of preventing the loss of endangered species and the ecosystems they depend upon. Although the endangered species list is long, the Zoo will focus on four species it is actively fighting to keep from extinction including the Southern Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog, Peninsular Pronghorn, California Condor, and Western Lowland Gorilla. A variety of hands-on activities will be available for kids and parents.
Vegan Beer & Food Festival
1001 Rose Bowl Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 577-3100
www.veganbeerfest.com
The 6th Annual Los Angeles Vegan Beer & Food Festival takes place today only at the Pasadena Rose Bowl. Celebrating the region's finest beer makers, bands, and over 45 thoughtfully sourced restaurants, the 21+ event will feature unlimited pours of over 100+ different beers including special styles from brewers like Firestone Walker, Oscar Blues, Ballast Point, Three Weaves and Bells. Golden Road will again release their festival favorite Almond Milk Stout- No Whey Dude!
29th Annual Bug Fair
Natural History Museum
900 Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 763-3466
www.nhm.org
Celebrate the Year of the Butterfly as the Natural History Museum's most popular weekend, the Annual Bug Fair, returns for its 29th year. This Saturday and Sunday, your whole family can participate in the biggest bug festival in North America while enjoying cooking demonstrations (yes, with bugs!), bug and bug product vendors, educational programming, a parade, live performances, tours of the Nature Gardens, and live insect meet and greets.
Dodgers vs. Rockies
Dodger Stadium
1000 Elysian Park Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 224-1507
www.dodgers.com
Today, at 1:10pm, the Dodgers take on the Colorado Rockies for a National League showdown. Visit our Guide to Dodger Stadium to find the best seats to grab for the game, as well as the best food to go along with a great afternoon game!
