George Clooney is a good dude

[⛳️ Tiger Woods commits to playing Riviera this week] Tiger Woods is back, returning to the golf course at this week's Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. This will be the first time Tiger has competed since missing the cut at the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews in July of last year. This PGA Tour event is hosted by Tiger and benefits his foundation, the TGR Foundation. This week's tournament is packed with star power: 23 of the top 25 ranked players in the world, as ranked by the Official World Golf Rankings, will be in attendance. Tiger has fond memories playing at Riviera: in 1992, Tiger made his PGA TOUR debut as a then-amateur. ‘I'm ready to play an ACTUAL PGA Tour event next week @thegenesisinv,’ Tiger said on Twitter

[🙈 Valentines Day: take out, snuggle-in] Tomorrow, Annie, you're only a day away. And for those of us that do not have dinner reservations for tomorrow’s romantic night, or want to be as snug as a bug with yours over a movie, then Patch has you covered. The fine folks at Patch have listed over thirty restaurants that will have both amazing and affordable takeout specials. Side note: I am free tomorrow night, and can be a good wingman in exchange for good food

[🎒George Clooney is the Co-Founder of a National Model Public School Program] George Clooney is known for his many achievements as an actor, director, writer, producer, and activist. Now, he can add co-founder of a public school program to the list. Clooney and a team of celebrities, including Don Cheadle and Mindy Kaling, established the Roybal Film and TV production magnet school at the Edward R. Roybal Learning Center in 2022. The program is designed to train students in "below the line" Hollywood production jobs, and to increase diversity in the industry. The magnet school is funded via public and private partnerships, and students are selected through a lottery system. It has already been lauded by the US Secretary of Education and the Second Gentleman of the US.

[🧑‍🍳 Eating the best Los Angeles grub] This is pretty neat, Eater: Los Angeles posted Best Dishes Editors Ate This Week. It is curations of goodness from a team of foodies that know LA grub best. Various restaurants, and dishes, are listed and go back as late to December 2022. Think about that: getting paid to eat. Gonna put my two-weeks in, ya’ll have fun with the GIFs that Garrett’s Mom posts. #weatherchannel

[👩‍💻REMINDER FRIDAY: Get nerdy. Get money] Los Angeles is hosting a virtual Tech Career Fair with hiring partners from dynamic startups, and Fortune 500 companies within the technology sector. The goal is to help both candidates and companies match and bring more diversity into company talent pools. The available roles currently include: 1] software engineering, 2] product management, 3] data scientist, 4] AI/machine learning engineer, 5] data analyst, 6] UI/UX design, 7] marketing, and 8] sales. CuratedLA tip: upload your resume, and be extremely punctual

Monday, we asked: Who was the first star to receive a star on the Walk of Fame?

The answer: Joanne Woodward was the first individual to receive a star on February 9th, 1960.

Today’s question: The opening scene of which 1992 movie by Quentin Tarantino includes eight men eating breakfast in a Los Angeles diner discussing the Madonna song, Like a Virgin?

1. Pulp Fiction

2. Reservoir Dogs

3. From Dusk till Dawn

4. Natural Born Killers

We will have the answer in tomorrow’s newsletter

[💎 Rhianna shines bright like a pregnant diamond] Rihanna made her triumphant return to the stage at Super Bowl LVII’s Halftime Show last night, crushing it with a tour de force solo set of hits. She pushed the slot to new technological and Olympian heights, even showcasing that baby bump, and brought the joint to life with her legendary swagger. With a pre-recorded chat with NFL analyst Michael Strahan, and a twelve-song setlist, Rihanna pulled off an impressive feat and made last night even bigger. Her performance was a nod to hip-hop's 50th anniversary, and a reminder of her unwavering commitment to blacklisted QB Colin Kaepernick, which she showed when she turned down the halftime slot in 2019. Rihanna and her legion of white-hooded dancers wowed the crowd, proving that she is still the Queen of the show, and soon-to-be Queen Mama… 

[😊Bill Maher likes people] We truly don’t know what the general perception of Bill Maher is because Garrett's Mom doesn't want us to watch the show. But she did tell us that Maher had an interesting viewpoint for both men and women alike, one that we are all for at CuratedLA. That is: humanize one another, put down the phone during a date, communicate by reading body-language, and take time to put thoughts into conversation without getting distracted. Gotta run, Garrett's Mom is taking us all to McDonalds

[📺️ A lot of commercials last night…] Last night was probably the best curations of Super Bowl commercials that we have seen in a long time. Not only were the commercials filled with candids from big stars, and star reunions, but the commercials actually made me, Garrett, and Garrett’s Mom laugh. So, let’s revisit and laugh again

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[⛳️ Today thru Sunday, 7am - 7pm] | Riviera Country Club | Various | Genesis Invitational: Practice Rounds, Monday - Wednesday] The Genesis Invitational is the only social event on the LA sports calendar that grants access Tiger Woods and the PGA TOUR's biggest stars at Riviera Country Club

[💻️ 9am - 6pm | Indie Desk - DTLA | Free | Free Co-Working Day] Always wanted to work in downtown Los Angeles? Here is your chance! 
Indie Desk will be hosting a monthly free co-working day.
 The second Monday of every month 9am - 6pm.
 Calling all Entrepreneurs, Freelancers, Employees, APP Developers, Web Designer, Lawyers, and more

[📸 10:00am + 1:00pm | LA Memorial Coliseum| $10 | LA Memorial Coliseum Historic Public Tours] Our comprehensive, educational tour will entertain you with the historical significance of the Coliseum, while highlighting recent renovations and the future of this internationally recognized venue. You will embark on a 75-minute walking tour, which includes a view into the elegant ambience of the Founders Suites and breathtaking views of the Los Angeles skyline from the 1923 Club rooftop deck atop the Scholarship Club Tower. You will have a special opportunity to experience the game day of an athlete, spending time in the locker room and running through the Players Tunnel onto the playing field

[ 💽 11:00am | BCAM, Level 2 | Varies | Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952 - 1982] Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952–1982 explores how the rise of computer technology, together with its emergence in popular consciousness, impacted the making of art in the age of the mainframe. International and interdisciplinary in scope, Coded examines the origins of what we now call digital art, featuring artists, writers, musicians, choreographers, and filmmakers working directly with computers as well as those using algorithms and other systems to produce their work

[🎹 8:00pm + Tuesday, 8:00pm | Walt Disney Concert Hall | $109-$299 | An Evening with John Legend] John Legend will bring An Evening with John Legend: a night of songs and stories to Los Angeles’ Walt Disney Concert Hall on Monday and Tuesday, February 13 and 14, at 8:00PM PT. The special solo shows will feature intimate reimaginings of Legend’s greatest hits as well as selections from his album recently released on February 9th, LEGEND

[🎤 9:00pm | Hollywood Improv: The Main Room  | $30 | Monderays with DeRay Davis and more!] Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, comedian-turned-actor DeRay Davis can most recently be "scene" starring opposite Taraji P. Henson’s Cookie Lyons as her go-to hitman/cousin Jermel

[🎤 10:00pm | Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre  | $11.95 | Harold Night: Bitchin’ & Jetset] Come see Harold Night–UCB’s weekly showcase for LA’s brightest comedians as they perform a long-form improvised comedy show called The Harold

[🤘 Friday, February 17th thru Sunday, February 19th | Marina Green Park | $140 + | Cali Vibes] Three day music festival with: Snoop Dogg, Jack Johnson, Damian Marley, Cypress Hill, Slightly Stoopid, 311, Dirty Heads and more!

[🔉Saturday, February 18th | The Novo | $49+ | Nelly] Nelly is one of hip hop’s biggest selling exports and has continually raised the bar for the entertainment industry since stepping on the scene in 2000 with the release of his inaugural album, Country Grammar, which received diamond status in 2016

[😍 Now → February 28th | Hellada Gallery | Free | Journey into Color]
Oluwatosin Williams's first solo exhibition will be held in the heart of Downtown Long Beach at the Hellada Gallery: 117 Linden Avenue, Long Beach 90802. Viewers will partake in a journey into vibrant colors as the art illustrates moments of Black experiences on each canvas. The Journey into Color exhibition will feature stories of dance, music, portraits, and everyday life experiences. The opening reception/celebration will be on February 4, 2023, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm; onward Wednesday thru Sunday from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. Journey into Color art collection will be displayed from February 4th through 28th. The gallery is open to the public and is free admission

[🚲️ CicLAvia: The Valley | Sunday, February 26th] A reminder that the City of Los Angeles is opening up five miles of Sherman Way, connecting Canoga Park, Winnetka, and Reseda on Sunday, February 26th from 9am - 3pm. These open streets will allow people to, well: do whatever they want according to the official CicLAvia website

[🇯🇲 Thursday, March 16th | Walt Disney Concert Hall | Various $45-116 | Ziggy Marley] Eight-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner, musician, activist, producer, humanitarian—Ziggy Marley has cut a singular path in the world, bringing the sounds of reggae music together with funk, blues, rock, and more. And no matter how far his interests take him, he always returns to his foundation: the transformative power of love

[🤘 Friday, June 2nd thru Sunday, June 4th | The Rose Bowl | Early Access - $99 + | Re:SET Los Angeles] EiA three-day festival featuring Steve Lacey, James Blake, Toro Y Moi, Fousheé, BOYGENIUS, Clairo, Dijon, Bartess Strange, LCD Soundsystem, Jamie XX, Idles, Big Freedia and more

[🎨 50 Things To Do In February | DoLA] DoLA has curated a list of the fifty best things to do in our city throughout the month of February

[🎨 Free museum entries for February | We Like LA] We Like LA has curated a list museums that have free admittance throughout the month of February. This list provides various times, locations and best museums to take advantage of for the month of February

[❤️ February Guide | Patch LA: Event Guide] It is the month of LA love, and our friends over at Patch: Los Angeles, have curated a guide of things to do throughout the month of February. This Patch guide is mostly comprised of food events, restaurant specials, and neat hotels stays

[📑 February Guide | LA Daily: Black History Month] I Celebrate Black History Month with events happening all throughout Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Los Angeles Daily News has an in-depth guide on events, festivals, and family friendly mingles that focus on Black Culture

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