JANUARY 5TH, 2024
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Hey, you. I wanted to let you know that 2024 is your year.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

📚 COMING SOON: Hello CuratedLA Family, Wyatt here. As we approach our first anniversary in twelve days, January 17th, I am excited to share that our Curator Storytelling series is growing. I’ve interviewed Marianne Williamson, a bestselling author and presidential candidate, and am in talks with local resident Robert Kennedy Jr. for a potential interview. I’ve also reached out to our Mayor, Karen Bass.
While these interviews involve political figures, CuratedLA remains neutral and refrains from political opinions. For our interview with Marianne, politics were not discussed.
Our goal is to humanize our subjects, not discuss political issues. If you’d like to share your story or nominate someone, please reply to this email. Or email us: [email protected].
To good vibes and hang-tens or w/e is groovy and hip for 2024,

⏪ LOOK BACK: Take a look at our first CuratedLA issue from January 17th, 2023: ‘Los Angeles: We have liftoff. We have liftoff.’
2024 LAWS: New legislation that could affect you at home, at work, at school and on the the road.
HEADLINES: Public transit, LA history, the Beach Boys, and more round out 2023 LA headlines.
VIDEOS: See the ten most-watched Southern California news videos on NBCLA.
EATERY HEADLINES: The most surprising Los Angeles restaurant news stories from last year.
LOCAL
EATS
🍜 MELROSE: Tortellino, a new Italian concept by Andi Krush, is set to open soon on Melrose Avenue. See their menu.
🐟 OLD PASADENA: The owners of Pez Cantina are set to open a new seafood eatery this month, Pez Coastal Kitchen.
💯 REVIEW: Silverlake Ramen in Santa Monica by the folks over at Disarray.
🍔 CULVER CITY: The popular burger eatery, Smash Burgers, is opening a new location on Ventura Blvd in Culver City come April.
☕ SANTA MONICA: Coffee with Creme & Sugar looks to be opening soon on Ocean Avenue in Downtown Santa Monica. They are also hiring for multiple positions.
EVENTS
TRENDING
JANUARY: A big list of things to do throughout the month of January
VALENTINE’S DAY: Tickets for the LA Art Show (Feb 14th - 18th)
SUNDAY: 2024 Oshogatsu Family Festival - Year of the Dragon
BOOKMARKS: Ten free things to bookmark for 2024
TODAY
🇨🇳 TODAY: Chinatown First Friday Various Locations
🦅 7:00PM: The Eagles The Forum
🎸 7:00PM: Poison the Well The Belasco
🎸 7:00PM: The Charlatans The Wiltern
🎞 8:00PM: ESG with special film screening Echoplex
🎤 8:00PM: Sarah Silverman + Friends Largo
🦉 8:10PM: Owl The Mint
🍺 9:00PM: Dry January Kickoff Employees Only Bar
🎤 10:30PM: Drunk Theatre LA Santa Monica Playhouse
SATURDAY
🎨 TODAY: DTLA Art Night See Gallery Map 💸
🎸 7:00PM: Current Jam: A night of readings, film screenings, live music + art Frogtown Creative
🙉 7:30PM: Don’t Tell Comedy Show Culver City
SUNDAY
💪 TODAY: Tools for Uncertain Times Skirball Cultural Center
☕ 11:00AM: Networking Gone Wild 310 Coffee Club
🚀 1:00PM: 2024 Goal Setting Vision Board + Meditation Workshop Private Residence on Hayworth Avenue in West Hollywood
GUIDES
🔮 WEEKEND: Things To Do This Weekend We Like L.A.
💯 MASTER: Karaoke, trivia, comedy + poetry, contains 💸
🎞 MASTER: Film screenings for this week
🎥 INDUSTRY: Industry master calendar for January
CULTURE
ACTIVITIES
🎉 BEST FOR 2024: Here are the 47 best things to do throughout Los Angeles for 2024, according to TimeOut.
🌊 MAR VISTA: Food vendors have been announced for the Mar Vista Farmers Market. The market takes place every Sunday from 9am to 2pm and is located on the corners of Grandview and Venice Blvds.
💸 ON A BUDGET: Twelve free activities to do in Los Angeles for those of us (like us) that are on a budget.
🧒 FOR THE KIDS: Twenty-three free and fun activities in Los Angeles that are both fun and kid-friendly.
🖼 MUSEUMS: A complete cheatsheet for free Los Angeles museum days throughout our current month of January.
COMMUNITY
🔼 NORTH HOLLYWOOD: The Rambles bring a Christian Social Club to the neighborhood of North Hollywood.
⏪ BEVERLY HILLS: The Health and Safety Commission takes a look back on 2023 highlights and achievements.
🎓 UCLA: The former Westside Pavilion Shopping Center has been acquired by UCLA to turn the empty mall into a research park.
🏆 ROAD CLOSURES: The Golden Globes will take place this weekend. We can expect heavy traffic around both the Beverly Hills and Westwood areas with these planned road closures.
🏃♀ GRIFFITH PARK: The Griffith Park Run Half Marathon + 5k is scheduled for Sunday, February 4th and is open to all.
🏋 ARNOLD: Culver City High School recently welcomed Arnold Schwarzenegger as the former California Governor promoted his new book, ‘Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life.’
🏡 LANDLORDS: L.A. County’s $68.6 million rent relief program is now open until next Friday, January 12th, for landlords.
🎬 2023 HOLLYWOOD RECAP: The headlines from last year: Hollywood Strikes, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and more.
🎵 WEST HOLLYWOOD: Louis Vuitton opens L.A. pop-up with a collection from Pharrell Williams in West Hollywood.
SPORTS
🐏 RAMS: Breaking down the potential playoff opponents for the Los Angeles Rams.
🏈 CHARGERS: Rumors for Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh to coach the Los Angeles Chargers next season is gaining steam.
VINTAGE
ON WITH THE WKND, L.A.
