The keys to our city

🔑 The keys to the city are yours: The predicted winter chill will likely keep many of our neighbors indoors this weekend. So, why not take advantage of an open 405? Even if it doesn't rain and the sun stays out, you can appreciate the finer things in our city from the comfort of your own car. Catch breathtaking sights of iconic destinations like The Getty Center, Santa Monica Pier, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Who knows, you and your squad may control the keys to our city. Trust us, we’ve done this before…

🎨 March towards museums, ‘fo free!: The month of March is about to bloom, and with that comes new dates to become a patron at a variety of museums, free! To take advantage of this museum hospitality, the folks over at We Like LA have compiled a cheat sheet with a list of museums that will allow all of our neighbors to view exhibits without paying a shiny penny. From USC Pacific Asia Museum’s Global Asias Exhibition, to Family Art Day at Pepperdine University Weisman Museum on March 11th, the full cheat sheet contains curations of art for both you and yours to explore

☃️ Staying safe and sane in a wintery mix: Our beautiful area is soon expected to receive winter weather that we are not necessarily accustomed to. As such, a Frazer Park Reddit user from /r/LosAngeles posted helpful winter action items to take, providing us with a sense of reality, and those items to avoid so we do not get chased off by an eighty year old with a shotgun

🧊 Frieze, we have a festival recap for you: Artists, galleries and collectors from around the world flocked to Los Angeles for the highly-anticipated return of Frieze and Felix Art Fair. Attendance was high, with industry experts and celebrities in attendance. Tyler the Creator, Margot Robbie, and Gwyneth Paltrow were among the VIP guests. Sales were impressive, with works by Mark Bradford, Alice Neel, and Tracey Emin fetching millions. Meanwhile, Felix Art Fair offered a more intimate viewing experience at the historic Roosevelt Hotel, showcasing standout works by Tidawhitney Lek, Kayla Witt, and Alfonso Gonzalez Jr

[Reminder] 📚️ DYK: Our Libraries offer free income tax preparation and filing?: Our Los Angeles Library System offers a variety of options for those that wish to take advantage of free assistance, from the smart bookworms that know best! These options include in-person tax help, online tax help, resources for tax disputes, and more

Yesterday, we asked: Who was the first animated character to earn a star on The Walk of Fame?

The answer: Mikey Mouse

Today’s question: What directionally-named former Los Angeles Lakers player is the silhouetted player in the NBA logo?

1. Jerry West

2. Shaq

3. Lloyd Austin

4. Frank Gallagher

We will have the answer in tomorrow’s newsletter.

🌹Guns N’ Roses sets 2023 tour: Guns N’ Roses is back and will headline stadiums, festivals, and arenas across Europe and North America, starting in Tel Aviv on June 5 and ending in Vancouver on October 16. Fans can get their tickets during the Nightrain Presale on February 22 or the general on-sale on February 24. And for those who want the VIP treatment, there are special packages available that include premium tickets, access to the Paradise City Lounge, and limited edition Guns N’ Roses merchandise. This is the band's first North American tour since 2021's "We’re F’N Back!" tour

🕹️ Blumhouse gets into gaming: Blumhouse, the powerhouse behind horror hits like Paranormal Activity, The Purge, and The Invisible Man, is expanding into the gaming world with a new subsidiary, Blumhouse Games. Headed by president Zach Wood and CFO Don Sechler, the company will partner with independent game developers to create horror-themed games for console, PC, and mobile audiences. In keeping with Blumhouse's indie-budget film strategy, the games will have budgets below $10 million to encourage innovation and creativity

✍️ We’ve been struck with excitement for this upcoming podcast: Dr. Elizabeth Rovere, PsyD, launches Wonderstruck, a first of its kind podcast that examines the wonder of being, of consciousness, and the extraordinary. A clinical psychologist, yoga teacher, Harvard Divinity School graduate, and seeker, Rovere will explore experiences of awe, and wonder through thoughtful conversations with experts and experiencers, including shamans and scientists, academics and artists. From radical visions to fire-based rituals, from pursuing a rainbow body in Tibet to finding the luminous in your everyday walk, this podcast dives deep into the what, wonder, and wow of being with levity and thoughtful curiosity. Guests include award winning comedian Russell Brand, famed podcaster Fearne Cotton, and best-selling author Dr. Dacher Keltner. The podcast will be available everywhere you get your podcasts, starting March 1st. [via our PR friends at SMITHHOUSE]

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Starting in March, CuratedLA will be investing both time and resources to curate Los Angeles how-tos, guides, more stories from our neighbors, and original content that we find unique.

Additionally, we will start to utilize social media heavily, partnering with both local outlets, and brands.

But for us to achieve this, we will need your help.

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📆 Best Things To Do This Week in Los Angeles and SoCal | LAist | LAist’s list of things to do in Los Angeles and Southern California, Week of: Monday, 20th - Thursday, 23rd

📸 9:00am - 8:00pm thru March 7th | foaSOUTH | $25 | foaSOUTH Photo Show: Photo Show offers the viewer the opportunity to get a glimpse into the personal lenses of these four photographers: Rob Gage, Chris Bliss, Robert Hansen, and Tom Lamb. Each photographer displayed has spent their career honing their skill, developing challenging encounters, and many times, traveling to all parts of the globe to get the right shot

🇯🇲 Now thru April 23rd | The Ovation, Hollywood | $20+ | Bob Marley One Love Experience: This multi-sensory experience will showcase never-before-seen Marley photographs and memorabilia, while immersing you in a journey through his life, passions, influences, and enduring legacy. Venture through the One Love Forest, visit the Soul Shakedown Studio and delve into the multi-sensory experience celebrating one of the world’s most beloved and unifying musical figures

🎡 Now thru Friday | Disneyland | Varies | Disneyland Mardi Gras: With brass band revelry, Louisiana delicacies, and glittering beads, Mardi Gras Disneyland is ground zero for all things magical and carnival! Dig into Cajun cuisines, witness the larger-than-life parade, collect tons of colorful beads, and dance to the sounds of trombones. Let the good times roll!

🎮️ 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Imperial Branch Library: Crenshaw | Free | Teen Gaming: Teen gaming at IPL! Stop by the Crenshaw-Imperial Branch to play Nintendo Switch, PS4 & also take turns playing virtual reality OCULUS! Or, simply have fun playing our wide array of table top games. For teens ages 13-19 years old. Masks are required.

🤳 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Lake Forest Civic Center | Free | Social Media Workshop: Come learn from marketing professionals how to efficiently use social media for your business! You must register to attend!

❤️ 6:30pm - 8:00pm | The Pop-Hop | Free | Self-Love con Corazón: Conversation, workshop, and mixer to reconnect with yourself and others who want to give their corazón a little extra love

🏀 7:00pm | Crypto.com Arena | $170+ | Golden State Warriors vs. Lakers: Tickets can be found here, but note: low-ticket warning

🎷 7:00pm | GRAMMY Museum | — | Manchester Orchestra: CuratedLA awareness, currently sold-out. However, ticket link is here 🙏 

🎤 8:00pm | Hollywood Improv: The Main Room | $25 | Tonight at the Improv: ft. Iliza Shlesinger, Tiffany Haddish, Esther King, Brian Monarch, Kevin Nealon, Craig Conant, and very special guests!

🎤 9:45pm | Hollywood Improv: The Lab | $10 | Big Naturals: ft. Handren Seavey, Kim McVicar, Isabel Steckel, Dave Williamson, Ketra Long, Ahmed Bharoocha, Willie Simon, Johnny Mitchell, Glenn Bolton!

🎤 10:15pm | Hollywood Improv: The Main Room | $20+ | Sick Joke: ft. Tiffany Haddish, Trevor Wallace, Doug Benson, Tony Rock, Johnny Mitchell, Faysal Lawrence!

🚲️ 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

🎤 8:00pm: Tuesday, March 14th | Hollywood Improv: The Main Room | $30 | Special Event: Adam Carolla and Friends

🇯🇲 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: A 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: 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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Have a wonderful Thursday, good lookin.’ Maybe we will see you + crew out and about traveling the freeways this wintry weekend.
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