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Events
BARNSDALL FRIDAY WINE TASTINGS July 23, July 30. Unwind and enjoy the beautiful Barnsdall Art Park as the sun is setting, from the gated gardens in the West Lawn of the historic Hollyhock House. Silverlake Wine presents four selections of boutique, small production, artisanal wines from around the globe. Tickets are $20 and available ONLINE ONLY. Barnsdall Art Park, Hollyhock House Lawn, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. friday.barnsdall.org

Angels Flight After being closed for years, "The Shortest Railway in the World," Angels Flight, has reopened. The 109-year-old rail car, a cherished landmark, takes
passengers 298 feet from California Plaza to Hill Street for the old-fashioned price of 25 cents. 213.626.1901. angelsflight.com

YOGA ON THE PIER There's no such thing as a free lunch, but how about free breakfast and yoga? Yoga classes (Saturdays, 8:45–10 a.m.) on the Malibu Pier are gratis and followed by breakfast at the Beachcomber Café (310.456.9800). Reserve a spot at kiisfm.com or 987fm.com

Dive-In Moves July 24, July 31. Spend an evening under the stars in the heart of Hollywood, watching movies poolside at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel and Spa. On July 24 they screen Alvin & The Chipmunks—The Squeakquel; July 31, Night at the Museum II. 8:30 10:30 p.m. Open to the public/no cover charge. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase through Wolfgang Puck Catering. Pool Deck, Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, 1755 N Highland Ave., Hollywood. renaissancehollywood.com

BLOCK PARTY July 31. Drink|Eat|Play brings together food trucks, beer and live music for their version of an old school block party, and to set the perfect atmosphere they are staging it on the Paramount Studios New York Streets back lot. Admission $40/$50 3/4 hours. www.drinkeatplay.com/blockparty

X GAMES 16 July 29–Aug. 1. Professional BMX, motocross, rally-car racing and skateboarding competitions. Tickets via Ticketmaster (800.745.3000) or at Staples Center and Nokia Theatre box offices. Events at Staples Center (p. 84), Nokia Theatre L.A. Live (800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.763.6030) and Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum & Sports Arena (3939 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.747.7111) Maps I15 and K15

SUMMER EVENTS IN MARINA DEL REY Ongoing. Check out outdoor movies and summer concerts at Burton Chance park. On July 24, see Hairspray on a giant inflatable screen on the lawn harborside. On July 31, James Darren (the actor who played Moondoggie in the original Gidget) and his ensemble performs classic songs from various eras. No chard for admission. The WaterBus is a fantastic way to get on the water and around the Marina and is only $1. Burton W. Chace Park 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. www.visitmarinadelrey.com

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Continuing. The Exposition Park Museum reopens its historic 1913 Building, unveiling restored architecture plus the new permanent exhibition Age of Mammals, a look at the evolution of mammals through fossil specimens, including some from Southern California, and rotating exhibition What on Earth? 900 Exposition Blvd., downtown, 213.763.DINO Map K15 www.nhm.org

King Kong 360 3-D Continuing. Experience the world's largest 3-D experience. Come face to face with King Kong on Skull Island as he wrestles a Tyrannosaurs inches from your eyes. The attraction combines the imagination of Peter Jackson with the latest in technology to create a multi-sensory experience that takes 3-D to the next level. Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 818.622.3801 Map U20 www.universalstudioshollywood.com

Pavilion of Wings Through Sept. 6. Come face to face with the majestic colors and brilliant patterns of more than 40 species of butterflies, and more super-sized moths in the twelfth-annual Pavilion of Wings at the Natural History Museum. Special ticketed admission applies to the Pavilion of Wings: Adults $3; Students and seniors $2; Children 5-12 $1; Museum members and children under 5 are free. 900 Exposition Blvd., downtown, 213.763.DINO Map K15 www.nhm.org

MUSIC + DANCE
Viver Brasil presents "Alaafia/Harmony" July 31. Members of L.A.’s Viver Brasil dance company have steeped themselves in Afro-Brazilian culture, working with leading practitioners from Bahia, Brazil, and producing vibrant Ford evenings. Six acclaimed Bahian guests visiting from Brazil perform with the company this year. Peace, as expressed in the tradition of the Yoruba community, is at the center of the performance. Uptempo passionate dance, performed in costumes crafted by devotees of Afro-Brazilian sacred practice, blends seamlessly with Portuguese and African vocals and the rhythms of drums and percussion to create a totality of well being – the harmony in life, Alaafia.2580 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.461.3673. www.FordTheatres.org

Hollywood Bowl July 23-24, 30-31. During Planet Earth Live, July 23-24, see spectacular footage from the BBC television series Planet Earth, projected in HD on the Bowl's big screen accompanied by the Los Angeles Philharmonic under the baton of the series’ award-winning composer, George Fenton. On July 30-31, quintessential, breezy sounds of summer come to the Bowl with Brazilian pop maestro Sergio Mendes and the hypnotic downbeat grooves of Morcheeba. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave, Hollywood, 323.850.2000 Map G13 HollywoodBowl.com

SUNDAY STANDARDS WITH LUCA ELLIS We love Sinatra, and what better way to wind down a full weekend than to catch Luca Ellis (a.k.a. The Voice) singing standards from Sinatra's song book. Events are free and family friendly. 6-8 p.m. Lobby Bar, Renaissance Hollywood, Hotel, 1755 N Highland Ave., Hollywood. www.lucaellis.com

Nightlife
Beach Clubs Hit Hollywood New "daylife" hot spot Beachwood (1439 Ivar Ave., Hollywood, drinkmingleplay.com) is billed as a "pop-up beach party," open Saturdays from noon to 8 pm, featuring DJs, cabanas, a dance floor, hot tubs and even a day spa. Rooftop-mounted water "cannons" keep patrons cool. The Colony (1743, N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.525.2450) is the rapidly expanding SBE empire’s newest nightspot, a Hamptons-styled lounge replete with nautical touches—a faux lifeguard stand, hammocks—and surrounded by sand.

Beverly Hills nightlife heats up with the addition of an adjoining lounge and nightclub pair: Bar210 and Plush at the Beverly Hilton hotel. At Bar210, Top Chef’s Marcel Vigneron, recently sous chef at The Bazaar, complements signature cocktails with small plates that might include Kusshi oysters with lemon “air” or pork belly sliders with green papaya slaw. Sumptuous Plush offers “European- style” bottle service, late-night dancing and DJs plus an outdoor patio with a firepit. 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.887.6060.

Weekly Billiards tournament at The Standard, Downtown LA Thursdays. DJ Dirty Dave hand spins fresh beats and participants can win numerous prizes which include: a $100 restaurant credit, or an exclusively designed Standard duffel bag. Entry is complimentary and attendees can check out the hotel’s restaurant for a quick bite (open 24/7) and famed Rooftop bar. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. 550 S. Flower St., downtown. standardhotels.com

Museums
Mummies of the World Continuing. California Science Center hosts Mummies of the World, a traveling exhibition of 150 human and animal mummies and objects from South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Egypt, including a 6,420-year-old child mummy. For discounted tickets, visit WhereLA.com/Mummies 700 State Drive, Exposition Park, downtown, 323.724.3623 Map K15

Pictures Of The Year International Opens June 26. Annenberg Space for Photography honors the work of winning photojournalists and visual editors from Pictures of the Year International (POYi), the oldest and most prestigious photojournalism competition in the world. This is the second year in a row that the POYi conference and exhibit will be housed at the Photography Space. 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, 310.209.4560 Map J11 www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org

Disney Alice in Wonderland Design Exhibition Through Sept. 30. In three parts, the first-of-its-kind Alice In Wonderland exhibition showcases: 1) Colleen Atwood's original costumes from the film, 2) edgier side of Alice inspired clothing and products designed by a variety of celebrities, designers, and fashion icons, including Sue Wong, Tom Binns, Avril Lavigne, and 3) Alice inspired gowns created by FIDM designer graduates with FIDM Fashion Mentor and Instructor Nick Verreos. "Edgier Side of Alice" inspired clothing, jewelry, accessories and collections, which debuted with the films release and are currently available for purchase at retails stores nationwide, including the FIDM Museum Store. Free. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FIDM/Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising, 919 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.623.5821. FIDMmuseum.org View a video of the Alice In Wonderland inspiried gowns fashion show: http://bit.ly/cdrTLs

Strange Kozmic Experience Ongoing. The Grammy Museum downtown debuts the special exhibit Strange Kozmic Experience, highlighting the legacies of 1960s rock greats Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and The Doors. The untimely deaths of Doors frontman Jim Morrison, Joplin and Hendrix in 1970 and ‘71—all at the age of 27—marked the end of a decade unmatched in free-spirited and experimental creativity. Included in the show are Joplin’s original paintings and custom-painted 1965 Porsche Cabriolet, Morrison’s journals, plus costumes, instruments, posters and other ephemera. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite A245, downtown, 213.765.6800 Map I15 www.grammymuseum.org

EAT | Drink
Magnolia Bakery Sets Up LA Outpost Ongoing. After taunting us for more than a year, the New York-based bakery responsible for kicking off the cupcake craze has finally opened its second stateside outpost. The minicakes are offered in the "classic" flavors vanilla and chocolate buttercream, plus the frenzy-inducing red velvet, but you can also expect rotating specialty concoctions such as "Hummingbird" (sweet cream cheese icing), "S’mores" (honey graham cake with meringue icing and a chocolate center) and "Sno-cap" (devil’s food cake with meringue icing). Find other baked goods like Magnolia’s "famous" banana pudding, mini cheesecakes, breakfast coffee cakes, brownies and bars. 8389 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.951.0636

KJZZ SUNDAY BRUNCH Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa hosts the KJAZZ 88.1 FM Sunday Champagne Brunch Series with top jazz entertainment. Brunch includes all you can eat and drink from a wide variety of stations throughout the restaurant including omelets, eggs Benedict, waffles, carved prime rib, hot entrees, salads, desserts, champagne, mimosas and more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Twist Restaurant, Renaissance Hollywood, Hotel, 1755 N Highland Ave., Hollywood, 323.491.1000.

Theater
BONES July 30-Aug. 8. In this world premiere Center Theatre Group commissioned play, A woman. Her twin brother. Their mother. And a family secret of desire and shame. Personal torment and human tragedy becomes art in the deft hands of Dael Orlandersmith. The rhythm and poetry of her words - juxtaposed against the harsh realities of a family coming to grips with a history of abuse and betrayal - create a powerful narrative for dramatic conflict as three now-strangers meet again: desperately seeking answers and salvation. Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 West Washington Blvd., Culver City, 213.628.2772.

THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE Continuing. He’s clever, devilishly rakish and, when he’s not torturing his enemies, the Lieutenant is a lover of cats. Chris Pine (Star Trek’s most recent Capt. Kirk) stars in this dark comedy about an Irish terrorist leader. Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772 Map H16

THURGOOD Through Aug. 8. Laurence Fishburne transforms into the first African American Supreme Court justice, Thurgood Marshall, in this biographical play at the Geffen Playhouse in Westwood. Fishburne’s Broadway performance of Marshall earned him many accolades including an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Solo Performance and a Tony nod for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play. Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood Village, 310.208.5454 Map J10

Geffen: Love Loss and What I Wore Through Aug. 1. This intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron is based on the best-selling book by Ilene Beckerman, as well as on the recollection of the Ephrons' friends. Like the popular book, Love, Loss, and What I Wore uses clothing and accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny and often poignant stories that all women can relate to. The production is performed by a rotating cast of five all-star actors, who will perform in four-week cycles. Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood Village, 310.208.5454 Map J10