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June 22, 2023 • Estimated time reading vibes without HOV Lanes: 21 minutes

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June 22nd, 2023
Sunny throughout day 🤙 

FRIDAY EVE 🎉 

Yesterday was the first day of summer, and today is Friday Eve. And we can’t wait to help you plan your day in Los Angeles. Will you help plan ours? We would love to see what you are reading, watching, promoting, or simply doing (but not in a clingy way, just things you want to share). Submit content below, free. And if we like it, we publish it. Truly.

NEWS 📰 

🏅 Priority projects before 2028 Olympics and Paralympics: Yesterday, we discussed the new improvements that are quickly being made within our community: The Regional Connector was announced, in addition to this announcement, a new public restroom facility is set to sink (heh) into the Hollywood area. It comes as no surprise: our city is getting ready for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics games.

In further preparation for 2028, the Metro Board’s 2028 Olympics Committee met. Last Wednesday, the Olympics Committee announced a shortlist of prioritized items prior to the commencement of the 2028 games. After some digging, here is what we found:

  • Expansion throughout the entire county of new, express bus lanes. Additionally, new TPS (stop signs, signals, traffic routing systems), to be installed in hotspot areas. [est. cost: $1bn]

  • Traffic control for operations: in particular, the ability for both local and state officials to monitor and manage traffic congestions, swift response for any incidents, and of the like. This upgrade will include new technology components, hardware, and secured cloud access for DOT 🙏 . [est. cost: $150m]

  • The enhancement of pedestrian and bicycle access in ten locations throughout the county. Some of these areas include: around Pico Station, Union Station, and 7th/Metro Street Stations. [est. cost: $75m]

  • Zero emission fleets: in addition to our current, and annual purchases, of zero emission buses, Los Angeles has been approved to borrow 850 zero-emit buses throughout our state. This budgeting could also allow to host an additional 450 Metro Crew members in Los Angeles for the 2028 games. [est. cost: $340m]

  • Open-streets to showcase cultural, arts, event themes, inspiration. An example of this is a corridor on Figueroa Street, which can allow for easy access to major local arts and cultural institutions. [est. cost: $165m]

  • Inglewood Transit Connector: the well-known 1.6 mile-long elevated automated transit system for people, as seen below. [est. cost: $1.4bn]

Those interested can checkout two viewable PDFs on the CuratedLA Google Drive:

🎉 A Friends immersive experience and other things to do this weekend: The L.A. Times is hot off the press with great ideas for tomorrow throughout the weekend. With an experience from the TV show Friends, to Dance DTLA, there is something for everybody. And if this is not enough for you, then scroll down further for more events in today’s CuratedLA newsletter. And if that’s not enough…well, just wait until you see what CuratedLA has in store for you tomorrow. But first, check out L.A. Times’ best things to do! [no paywall]

🎸 2023 Summer Concert Cheatsheet: We love the folks over at We Like L.A., and you should too. We Like L.A. has provided us with a cheatsheet that includes a list of free concerts throughout this summer. We can all enjoy L.A. Unity in July over at Manhattan Beach, or get our funk on in MacArthur Park. We Like L.A. has done it right as they have covered every potential day to rock out thanks to their summer cheatsheet

🌴 A city where cars don’t rule the streets, people can walk and bike: Barcelona allowed for communities like ours to vision major cities without cars, areas where there is a more quiet atmosphere: people walking and riding bikes in peace. This vision was implemented in 2016 by Barcelona, and L.A.’s 14th District just approved this vision in the form of a pilot program known as Park Blocks. These traffic blocks will transform selected neighborhoods by reducing street traffic, allowing the public to take over our walkable spaces for good. If all goes well, more neighborhoods will follow suit with additional City Council stamps of approval

🍓 A modern food bank in Long Beach: The Food Bank of Southern California is on a mission to feed the hungry and fight food insecurity in our county. With a new location in North Long Beach, a grant to buy fresh produce from local farmers, and a project to offer culturally relevant foods to the Cambodian community, the food bank is ready to serve more people than ever before. Whether it's through mobile food pantries, family food boxes, or urban gardens, the food bank is bringing hope and nourishment to those who need it most

🏫 A new Dean of Engineering at UCLA: Alissa Park has been named the new Dean of UCLA’s Samueli School of Engineering. Park is a climate change fighter, a carbon capture pioneer, a sustainable energy leader and a diversity champion. She joins UCLA from Columbia University, where she made remarkable contributions to engineering education and research. She is ready to engineer change for a better future, by design, for all

🍫 Come hungaarrayyyy this weekend: Looking for some delicious bites this weekend? Here are some options to satisfy your cravings:

  • Maple Block Meat Co. is bringing its mouthwatering Texas-style barbecue to Grand Central Market. Get ready for brisket, ribs, cheeseburgers, and more at the Historic Downtown spot.

  • Red Room is a new natural wine bar from the team behind Coffee MCO. Enjoy a curated selection of wine, beer, and soju cocktails in a cozy, darkroom-inspired space. Plus, don't miss the rotating pop-up chefs serving tapas and other small plates.

  • Shawarma by Avi Cue is the first brick-and-mortar location of the popular pop-up chef. Treat yourself to wagyu shawarma sandwiches, arayes, fries, and dessert pitas at this Studio City joint.

  • Milk Bar is celebrating summer with free mini pints of their signature cereal milk ice cream today. Grab yours while supplies last and enjoy the nostalgic flavor of cereal-steeped milk and caramelized cornflakes.

  • Reservations is a panel series hosted by BLAKE at the Ace Hotel. Join the conversation about gender, queerness, and food with experts and influencers from the industry. Tickets include drinks and access to both panels on June 30.

🎆 Universal Studios announces Independence Day Festival: Universal Studios announced festivals and activities for this upcoming 4th of July. On-hand there will be rides, music, fireworks, foods, and giggles. The theme park will light the sky up with their Universal Studio Magic. Tickets, and more information, can be found online at Universal Studios

🏢 New mixed-use development for WeHo: A new mixed-use development is coming to West Hollywood, replacing an old bank branch with 115 apartments and retail space. The project, called 8025 Santa Monica, will offer affordable and micro units for diverse renters, as well as rooftop and courtyard amenities. Designed by OfficeUntitled, the building will have a dynamic façade that responds to different orientations and creates visual interest. The project aims to address the housing shortage and revitalize the corner of Santa Monica and Crescent Heights Boulevard.

🏈 Rams could have a new NFL training facility: Stan Kroenke, the billionaire developer and owner of the Los Angeles Rams, has big ambitions for the Warner Center neighborhood of Woodland Hills. He has filed plans to build a temporary NFL training facility on a former Anthem Blue Cross parking lot, as part of his larger vision to transform 96 acres of land he owns in the area. The proposed facility would include two football fields and some modular buildings next to the vacant Anthem tower. Kroenke also owns the nearby Promenade Mall and The Village in Woodland Hills outdoor mall, which he plans to redevelop in the future

💜 Be a Heart Hero: learn hands-On CPR: Do you want to save lives and make a difference in our community? Join L.A. County Heart Heroes, a campaign to train half a million people in hands-only CPR by the end of the year. You never know when someone you love might need your help. Hands-only CPR is easy, effective and can double or triple the chances of survival for someone who suffers a cardiac arrest. It only takes a few minutes to learn, and you can do it anywhere: at home, at work, at school, or at public events.

⚡️ Sad, but funny, and Swift: Have you ever faced rude or abusive strangers in this urban jungle? Do they record your misery and mock you on camera? Don’t worry, we have a simple and effective solution for you: Just blast a Taylor Swift tune on your phone!

Why? Because Taylor’s songs are so famous and protected that most online platforms will instantly detect and block them for violating her rights. So the bullies won’t be able to share their nasty videos with anyone (unless they mute them or remove the sound). How’s that for a Swift revenge?

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EVENTS 📆

  • GRAND VIEWS: THE IMMERSIVE WORLD OF PANORAMAS 🌎️ This exhibition takes you on a journey through the history and artistry of panoramas, which are stunning, large-scale paintings that surround the viewer with a 360-degree view. Grand Views showcases a variety of artworks and artifacts from the 18th century to the present day, including rare paintings, prints and posters, historical photographs, and more. Marvel at the Panorama of the Valley of the Smokes (60 ft x 5 ft), a breathtaking depiction of Los Angeles in the year 2000. You will also witness the Crucifixion (195 ft x 45 ft), a masterpiece by Polish artist Jan Styka from the 1890s, which is displayed in the Hall of Crucifixion-Resurrection next to Forest Lawn Museum

  • TONIGHT AT THE HOLLYWOOD IMPROV 🎤 featuring: Whitney Cummings, Dane Cook, Craig Robinson, Brian Monarch, and very special guests!

  • TREVOR WALLACE AT THE LAUGH FACTORY, LONG BEACH 🎤 Trevor Wallace is a 29-year-old stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. Trevor can be seen just about everywhere on the internet and has curated a digital thumbprint of over 2.5 billion views across his social media channels with a following of over 16 million fans collectively. Trevor has been featured on Comedy Central, MTV, Barstool Sports, E! News, The L.A. Times, The New York Times, Ad Age, Business Insider, Men’s Health, Buzzfeed, and Complex to name a few.

    • 🕕️ 7:45pm, doors at 7:30pm

    • 📍 Laugh Factory, Long Beach: 151 S Pine Ave, Long Beach 90802

    • 💁 Tickets via Laugh Factory

  • BEST OF THE COMEDY STORE 🎤 featuring: Tom Papa, Maz Jobrani, Marc Maron, Lara Beitz, and more!

    • 🕗️ starts at 8:00pm, doors 7:00pm [Main Room]

    • 📍 The Comedy Store: 8433 Sunset Blvd, L.A. 90069

    • 💁 Tickets via The Comedy Store 

  • THE DIRTY NIL & DANIEL ROMANO’S OUTFIT 🎸 The Dirty Nil are a Canadian rock band from Hamilton, Ontario, who have been blowing up things in the woods since 2006. They play loud, fast and catchy songs that combine the swaggering riffs of hard rock with the attitude and energy of punk. They have won the Juno Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year in 2017 and released four studio albums, including their latest one Free Rein to Passions in 2023.

  • JILL SCOTT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL🎙️ Jill Scott is a multi-talented soul star who shines as a singer, songwriter, model, poet and actress. She rose to fame with her platinum debut album, Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1 in 2000, and has since released several more acclaimed albums, such as Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 and Woman. She has also appeared in films like Hounddog, Why Did I Get Married? and Get on Up, as well as TV shows like The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency and Black Lightning.

  • BLAKE MILLS FEATURING CHRIS WEISMAN 🎸 Blake Mills is a musical chameleon, a shape-shifter of sound. He can play the guitar like a wizard, conjuring up sonic spells and enchantments. He can produce albums like a master, weaving together diverse genres and styles. He can write songs like a poet, crafting lyrics that sparkle and sting.

  • NEKO CASE AT FONDA THEATRE 🎹 Neko Case is a flamethrower of a singer-songwriter, whose voice can level buildings and melt hearts. Neko is a member of the Canadian indie rock group, The New Pornographers, but also has a prolific solo career that spans genres from country to folk to art rock. Neko is known for her cryptic and imagistic lyrics, her use of the tenor guitar, and her defiance of easy classification. She is a wild creature who has lived in many places, played in many bands, and created many masterpieces

  • THE HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL 🎭️ each June, The Hollywood Fringe Festival takes control of Hollywood with various shows, packing out theaters, pubs, churches, restaurants, and other unexpected places.

    • 🕐️ ongoing until this Sunday

    • 📍 various locations throughout Hollywood

    • 💁 Hollywood Fringe

UPCOMING ⚡️ 

  • SANTA MONICA PIER 360 BEACH FESTIVAL 🏖️ Santa Monica Pier 360 Beach Festival celebrates the best of beach life with an awesome, FREE, all ages festival! With ocean sports competitions, live music, food and drinks, interactive games, sampling by some of your favorite brands and so much more, Santa Monica Pier 360 offers a peek into iconic SoCal beach culture and brings together thousands of guests for a day of good vibes.

  • WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE 🙈 each year, the World Naked Bike Ride hits L.A. with a bare-as-you-dare dress code to fight indecent exposure to cars. This year, the event will have two routes with a meetup (or pickup…) location in Little Tokyo.

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TRIVIA 🔮 

Yesterday we asked:’In what year was the first Super Bowl (Packers vs. Chiefs) played?’

Why? Because the first Super Bowl was played in Los Angeles’ Memorial Coliseum.

Answer: 1967, January 15th  

Today’s question is a bit more recent, and also stays in-theme with some content from today’s newsletter.

RETRO 🫶 

A 1948 menu from Bob Dalton’s
via Menu Collections, Los Angeles Public Library

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HOLLYWOOD 🎞️ 

💃 Speaking of Swift…the city of Minneapolis is changing its name to Swiftieapolis for one day only to celebrate the arrival of pop superstar Taylor Swift. She will perform two sold-out shows at U.S. Bank Stadium on Friday and Saturday, and the mayor wants to make it a memorable occasion. They mayor sneaked thirteen references to her to her songs within his official statement.

🪑 Inspire your patio with Hollywood: Make your outdoor space stunning with some of the best patio sets. No matter the size or style, you can find the right seating for your yard or balcony. Get Hollywood-inspired looks from picks of patio sets and outdoor furniture. No matter the size, or the style, you can find the right seating for your yard, balcony, and crew. Whuddupppp, MTV Cribs? 

…this content coverage confirms that a Writer’s Strike is going on… 🙏 

🪩 DJ….DJ…DJ Khaled: DJ Khaled is the Music Mogul of the Year, and he has the hits, the deals and the mansion to prove it. But he never forgets where he came from and how he got here. He learned from his parents’ hustle and their downfall, and he handles his own money and business. He’s a master of collaboration, a king of catchphrases and a force of positive energy. He’s not just the best: he’s the best at being the best.

A Battle of the Nerds: Meta vs. Musk: The tech titans are teasing a possible cage match on social media. It all started when Elon Musk joked that he would fight Mark Zuckerberg, who recently won some medals in a jiu-jitsu tournament. Zuckerberg replied with ‘Send Me Location’ on Instagram, and Musk suggested ‘Vegas Octagon’

THE BEAR (TV SHOW) - SPOILER ALERT

🐻 The Bear returns: the hit series about a troubled chef and his family’s beef stand returns for a second season with a major makeover. Carmy, the brooding protagonist, is transforming his old joint into a new and upscale restaurant that might alienate his loyal customers and staff. How will he and his team cope with the challenges of the competitive and snooty Chicago dining scene? And will the city itself become more than a backdrop for their drama? Explore the clash of cultures and cuisines on tonight, when The Bear unleashes its new episodes on Hulu.

THE BEAR (TV SHOW) - SPOILER ALERT

🍅 Streaming Rotten Tomatoes (no changes from yesterday)

TV STREAMING

  • The Idol - 🦠 23%

  • Black Mirror - 🍅 75%

  • The Flash - 🍅 89%

  • Secret Invasion 🍅 73%

  • The Crowded Room -🦠33%

MOVIES STREAMING

  • Extraction 2 - 🍅 75%

  • Take Care of Maya - 🍅 88%

  • Extraction - 🍅 67%

  • BlackBerry - 🏆️ 98%

  • Fast X - 🦠 56%

🍿 Box Office: total gross weekend + numerics representing weeks in rotation and…Original Cable (as of Friday, June 16th):

BOX OFFICE WKND, TTL WEEKS

  • The Flash1 - $55m

  • Elemental1 - $29.6m

  • Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse3 - $27.0m

  • Transformers: Rise of the Beasts2 - $20.7m

  • The Little Mermaid4 - $11.1m

ORIGINAL CABLE (as of 06/16/23)

  • 20/20 (ABC) - 3.2m

  • SWAT (CBS) - 2.74m

  • Blue Bloods (CBS) - 2.77m

  • Will Trent (ABC) - 2.45m

  • Fire Country (CBS) - 2.26m

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