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The slowness of summer is a great time to dive into your own creative projects, spend a few extra minutes learning about what’s going on in the world, or pick up a new hobby. This week, you can learn backgammon with the Venice Backgammon Club, create a beautiful original woodblock print at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, or get educated about the Supreme Court at the Hammer – just a few options for using these lazy days to go deep.
If that’s just too much brain power for this heatwave of a July, there’s also a chance to dance it all off at the Missy Elliott concert or eat your way through it at Tu Madre’s awesome weekday happy hour.
For more to explore, visit LAist.com where you can find out who won our Tournament of Cheeseburgers, get tips from food editor Gab Chabrán’s mom on making legendary guacamole, and then take a walk through Oxnard to digest it all.
Events
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7:30 PM
The Moth StorySLAM
Los Globos
3040 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake
Cost: $17.50
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The Moth StorySLAM tackles “Temptation” this month, so work on your best true stories about self-control (or lack thereof!) and head over to Silver Lake to compete or just listen in.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Venice Backgammon Club + Live Jazz
The Venice West
1717 Lincoln Blvd., Venice
Cost: $24.17
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Backgammon may conjure up images of old men playing outside coffee shops or in grandma’s living room, but one local club is proving the ancient game is anything but. The Venice Backgammon Club has been hosting events that keep growing in popularity and the easy-to-learn but hard-to-master game is quickly becoming a fun way to meet new people and check out new spots. This week’s event also features live jazz at the Venice West.
Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Missy Elliott
Crypto.com Arena
1111 S. Figueroa St., Downtown L.A.
Cost: $78.60 and up
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Missy Elliott performs during the Lovers & Friends music festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in 2023.
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The original queen of rap, singer and producer Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott proves she still knows how to work it with her new Out of This World Experience tour. Her two-evening stop at Crytpo.com also features hip-hop royalty Ciara, Timbaland, and Busta Rhymes.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Under the Gavel: The U.S. Supreme Court’s Most Recent Term in Review
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood
Cost: Free
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The U.S. Supreme Court sided with/ruled against the Biden administration in an important social media case.
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The Hammer is cutting through the noise and frustration with some grounded talk from legal scholars about what’s going on in Washington. The Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA Law hosts panelists from Yale Law School, UCLA, Stanford, and Loyola Marymount to discuss the real-world impacts of recent Supreme Court cases.
Thursday, July 11, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Woodblock Art Workshop
Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach
Cost: $5
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Give yourself the gift of mid-week creativity by joining guest teaching artist Ernesto Vazquez at MOLAA in Long Beach for a workshop on woodblock printmaking. The museum provides all the materials, just bring yourself!
Viewing Pick
Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM
‘The Silence of Mark Rothko’ screening
MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art)
250 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles
Cost: FREE with RSVP
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Mark Rothko
There are few pleasures like the joy of sitting quietly in front of great art and the Mark Roktho room at MOCA is one of the best places to do that. The 2014 film The Silence of Mark Rothko is a visual biography of the abstract painter that uses place and architecture to place Rothko and his work in the greater world. Take advantage of the chance to screen it (and then check out the art in real life) this week.
Outdoor Pick
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Yoga at The Culver Steps
The Culver Steps
9300 Culver Blvd., Culver City
Cost: FREE (this week is currently full, but you can join the waitlist)
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Corepower Yoga is hosting a series of free outdoor yoga classes right on the Culver City steps this summer. Enjoy sunset and stretching on the steps; registration is required.
Dine & Drinks Deals
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Olivo Amigo Olive Oil Class
Benny Boy Brewing
1821 Daly St., Lincoln Heights
Cost: $40
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Olivo Amigo Salad and Pan Con Tomate are on the menu at this hands-on cooking class from Olivo Amigo and Benny Boy Brewing. Your ticket includes a drink (beer, wine, or cider) and class ingredients.
July 8, 2024 through August 31, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Feliz Hour
Tu Madre – WeHo
1111 N. Hayworth Ave. , West Hollywood
Tu Madre – Santa Monica
606 Broadway, #100, Santa Monica
Tu Madre – Los Feliz
1824 Hillhurst, Los Feliz
Cost: Varies
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Deals abound at Tu Madre’s three locations around the area during their popular Feliz Hour. The special menu features deals on beers, wine and cocktails as well as bar bites and inventive street tacos.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Chianti Classico vs. Barolo Wine Dinner
Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City
Cost: $130
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Eataly’s Terra restaurant hosts winemakers Guido Orzalesi from Castello La Leccia and Matteo Calvaruso from Castello di Perno for a five-course dinner and pairing. The ticket includes wine and food as well as a discount on wine purchases.
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