Kicking off in June is the Los Angeles Times fifth annual Food Bowl, a monthlong festival celebrating Southern California’s culinary scene. This year’s lineup will feature a series of virtual and in-person events, including a curated restaurant guide, prix fixe menu offerings, patio dining activations across Los Angeles, online discussions with food industry leaders, plus a special weekend of dining events with The Times’ Restaurant of the Year and Gold Award honorees, respectively, Phenakite and Guelaguetza.
Food Bowl highlights will include:
· L.A. Times Spring Restaurant Guide, online now
Curated by The Times Food staff, the dining guide spotlights 50 local favorites with an emphasis on new, under-the-radar restaurants and the best places for outdoor dining in and around the city.
· Virtual Food Forum: Women in Food, June 9
Times Food Columnist Jenn Harris will host a discussion on women in the food industry with celebrity chef Carla Hall, restaurateur Bricia Lopez (Guelaguetza), chef Minh Phan (Phenakite, porridge+puffs) and natural wine distributor, Amy Atwood. The panel will take place via Zoom at 6 p.m. PT. Registration is available now.
· Food Bowl Patio Series, beginning June 11
Kicking off with signature cocktails during Pride Week, Food Bowl will present a series of patio pop-ups sponsored by Perrier. Additional activations will take place throughout June and July at restaurant and bar locations citywide, including Saikai Ramen, Nativo, Perle and more.
· Virtual Food Forum: Red Drinks for Juneteenth, June 15
Hosted by Donovan X. Ramsey, Times staff writer covering Black life in Los Angeles, this virtual discussion will explore the Black foodways of the Juneteenth holiday with Kevin Bludso (chef & owner, Bludso’s Bar & Que), John Cleveland (chef & owner of L.A. Times 2020 Gold Award honoree Post & Beam), Kim Prince (chef & owner, Hotville Chicken) and Ray Anthony Barrett (Cinqué). The panel will take place via Zoom at 6 p.m. PT. Registration is available now.
And there is more!
On Friday, June 4 Nancy Davis’ Race to Erase MS Drive-In Gala will return to LA’s Rose Bowl Stadium for an amazing evening of musical performances, moving presentations, and rallying together to help find a cure for this life-altering disease. Gate will open at 6:30 pm. Show will start at 7:30 pm. Please arrive on time.
This year guests will be treated to an outdoor celebration, safely
socially distanced, headlined by the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire. The renowned band will rock
the bowl with a full set and help raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis, this life-
altering autoimmune disease. The landmark event will also boast a Spring/Summer 2021
runway show from Hollywood-favorite fashion brand alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet.
Notables confirmed to walk include Cassie Scerbo, Harlow Jane, Marta Pozzan, Natalie Alyn Lind, Oana Gregory, Sterling Monett, Vanessa Marano, Dave and Tonya Winfield, and Arielle Winfield will be walking.
Safety for our guests, talent, crew and staff is of the utmost importance. The venue and
production company are following the strictest guidelines implemented by all local and state
health standards and safety regulations. At present time, all guests are required to stay in their
car to enjoy the show and updates will be made as the event draws closer to the date. We look
forward to a safe and fun night to Erase MS!
Come sip, savor and celebrate the AbilityFirst Food & Wine Festival, this year’s interactive, virtual live event, while enjoying gourmet cuisine prepared by top chefs featuring Executive Chef Shigefumi Tachibe of Osawa, Lawry’s The Prime Rib, Gale’s Restaurant and Chef Jonathan Quintana of The Raymond 1886, paired with a specialty handcrafted cocktail from 1886 Barman Nathan Baker along with specially select Wines and Dessert. Parting Guest Gifts will be presented by Mi Piace in Pasadena, all while raising funds for AbilityFirst programs supporting people with disabilities.
VIP Ticket Holders, Table Hosts and Sponsors will each receive an exclusive VIP Beer Pairing from Golden Road Brewing, gourmet dinners prepared by the region’s top culinary chefs, delectable drinks, and dessert. This year’s virtual AbilityFirst Food & Wine Festival will be held live on Sunday, June 6th, 2021 starting at 5:00 pm on the AbilityFirst YouTube Channel, Facebook, and at various homes throughout Los Angeles County, and beyond!
General Admission is complimentary, so come enjoy the evening presentation and featured videos from the comfort of your very own home. Join the fun by entering the Online Silent Auction and sharing photos with the hashtag #AbilityFirst.
“BET Awards” will return LIVE, Sunday, June 27th, from the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live. Culture’s biggest night will celebrate the brightest stars across music, television, film, sports, and social impact.
Returning with a live show audience, BET also announced that vaccinated individuals can register starting May 27th for consideration to be a part of the 2021 “BET Awards”. BET will work closely with Los Angeles County to support community vaccination efforts and ensure adherence to COVID-19 protocols. The official 2021 “BET Awards” nominations are to be announced at a later date.
Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET will oversee the 2021 “BET Awards” and serve as Executive Producer along with Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment.
FREE COVID-19 VACCINES will be available and administered at the Hollywood Bowl (outdoors, at the Monique and Jonathan Kagan Patio) to all who are eligible (12+ years of age). Walk-ups welcome!
This will happen on Sunday, June 27, 2021 10:00 AM–2:00 PM PT. (NOTE: 2nd dose clinic scheduled for Sunday, July 18, 2021)
ALL PERSONS 12 YEARS & UP ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A COVID-19 VACCINE. Minors under the age of 18 must come with a parent or guardian for consent. Vaccines are free and available to all regardless of insurance, immigration status or residency.
You will not be asked about your immigration status when you get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Bring: Any proof of identity (expired OK).
Parking is free. Enter the main entrance of the Hollywood Bowl, off Highland Avenue.
The first 400 individuals vaccinated (1st or 2nd dose) at this clinic will receive a voucher for a pair of tickets to a 2021 concert at the world-famous Hollywood Bowl! The voucher may be redeemed for the concert tickets that same day at the Box Office on site. A selection of concert dates and performances will be available.
Those vaccinated after the first 400, as well as those already vaccinated (bring proof of vaccination), will be entered into a random drawing for 100 pairs of tickets to a 2021 concert at the Hollywood Bowl.*
Recipients 18 and older may select either the Pfizer (1st and 2nd doses) or the Johnson and Johnson (single dose) vaccine. Those under the age of 18 will receive the Pfizer vaccine (1st and 2nd doses).
* No purchase necessary. 1 entry per individual. Previously vaccinated individuals may enter by showing your completed vaccination card at the Hollywood Bowl. Drawings for tickets will take place on Monday, June 28, and Monday, July 19.
Beverly Center continues to honor cultural moments with a celebration of Bastille Day on Wednesday, July 14 from 2 – 5 PM. There will be Cancan dance performances by Cabaret Versatile, live sketching with Zabé Arts, a pop-up petanque French ball game with La Boulisterie, pastries and sweets from Pitchoun! Bakery, and more. Guests who bring their French passport or say the whisper words ‘Bastille Day’ at Beverly Center’s Concierge Desk will receive additional special offers and a surprise treat. Beverly Center’s French brands and their exclusive holiday offers will also be featured during the event.
To celebrate the season 2 release of Making the Cut, hosted and executive produced by Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, Amazon Prime Video is debuting the ultimate fashion-forward pop-up experience at Westfield Century City’s The Atrium from Friday, July 23rd through Sunday, July 25th in collaboration with Singer, Covergirl and Fabric.com.
This free event gives consumers and style savants the opportunity to step into the world of Making the Cut. Upon entering the space, inspired by the design studio from the show, all attendees will be given the chance to think like the world’s most elite fashion designers. Guests will choose their own fabrics and create a custom embroidered bandana with the help of a team of professional tailors and Lot, Stock & Barrel to bring their vision to life. They will also enjoy a 360 photo booth where they’ll be able to strike a pose with their creation and be captured at all angles via a slow motion video or animated gifs. Before strutting away, guests will also receive a fashionable goodie bag that includes stylish items such as a limited-edition Making the Cut sewing kit and more.
Dates and times for this pop-up experience at Westfield Century City’s The Atrium are as follows:
July 23: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
July 24: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
July 25: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Be sure to check out this designer’s dream pop-up experience and stream season 2 of Making the Cut on Amazon Prime Video starting July 16 with new episodes every Friday.
The LA Art Show returns to the LA Convention Center as an in-person summer show, July 29 – August 1, 2021. This year’s event will require face masks, have wider aisles, and require social distancing. Times and dates for art showing is listed down below:
OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW
Thursday, July 29th
Media Check-In Starts At 4:00PM
OPENING NIGHT HOURS
RED CARPET | MEDIA
Thursday, July 29, 2021 | 6 – 7pm
OPENING PREVIEW | MEDIA
Thursday, July 29, 2021 | 7pm – 10pm
SHOW HOURS
Friday July 30th
12pm – 8pm
Saturday July 31st
12pm – 8pm
Sunday August 1st
12pm – 6pm
Lollapalooza will take place on Thursday, July 29 and ends on Sunday, August 1.
Hot August Nights Returns for its 34th Celebration!
Hot August Nights, the week-long celebration dedicated to classic cars and classic music, returns for its 34th year starting July 30, 2021. Picking up from the 2020 postponement, since 1986 thousands of classic cars and car lovers from near and far descend on the Reno-Tahoe region to participate in one of the largest annual classic car events in the world.
The must-attend event kicks off Friday, July 30 in the historic mining town of Virginia City, Nevada, located 23 miles from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The main street is lined with registered cars for a Classic Car Show-n-Shine for spectators of all ages followed by a late afternoon cruise and an awards presentation Saturday, July 31.
The main 2021 event in Reno-Sparks starts Tuesday, Aug. 3 and continuing through Sunday, Aug. 8 with the final cruise in downtown Reno, known as the grand finale parade beginning at 10 a.m.
Official registered cars are capped at 6,000 for the main Reno-Sparks event with currently less than 2,000 available spots open and the Virginia City kickoff is sold out with 400 registered classic cars. Car registration for the Reno-Sparks portion remains open until the limit is reached. Register online at HotAugustNights.net. Pending availability, onsite registration takes place at the Silver State Pavilion located inside the Grand Sierra Resort for locals starting Monday, Aug. 2 and is open to all walk-ins Tuesday, Aug. 3.
From September 8-12, Park City Song Summit redefines the live experience by providing an environment for musicians to share, learn and recharge their passion for music through community and the power of song.
Over the course of five days in September, the Song Summit combines the singer-songwriter format of an Unplugged platform with a MasterClass meets TED-style of information exchange.
By providing an atmosphere for connection between musician and fan — both intimate and digital — the Song Summit reimagines the idea of playing to a crowd and focuses on sharing and learning. Come join the Summit.
A key element of the Song Summit is the Labs program: discussions that dissect, illuminate and interrogate the art and craft of songwriting.
Bands and artists will play intimate shows, busk on the street, flash jam in surprise locations and perform concerts that are streamed live and will also be available for Summit participants and member subscribers.
MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) will make its official return to New York City this year on Sunday, September 12th! Airing LIVE from the Barclays Center, the show will feature epic performances from the biggest names in music and bring fans together from across the globe to celebrate the return of live entertainment.
New for this year, MTV is collaborating with 9/11 Day for a series of service-oriented activities during the week leading up to the VMAs, promoting awareness and positive action in observance of the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
The iHeartRadio Music Festival will take place for two days on September 17th and 18th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards will be live on CBS and Paramount Plus on Sept.19. The awards will stream 5 p.m. PT and 8 p.m. ET.
The Television Academy unveiled a vibrant new design for this year’s Emmy ® Awards key art.
The elegant and striking design is inspired by the grandeur of the Emmys and what the awards represent to the television industry. It features a dynamic “light fall” showering down around the iconic Emmy statue and onto the stage hosting the year’s biggest night of television.
The new key art will be utilized across multiple platforms including the Television Academy’s website, print and online advertisements, collateral materials, on-air promos, and motion graphics.
The 73 rd Emmy Awards will be broadcast live, Sunday, Sept. 19 (8:00-11:00 PM, Live ET/5:00-8:00 PM, Live PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
Vulture Festival will return to the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles in person, with a weekend of high-profile in-person events bringing the entertainment site to life. From November 13-14, guests will be able to experience an incredible lineup of actors in conversation, table reads, cast reunions, and unique surprises as only Vulture can create. A full slate of events will be announced in the coming months.
