Los Angeles

7000 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood; 323.769.8888

Grab dinner at the Dakota's just-opened outdoor extension and receive automatic guest list privileges at the usually-exclusive Tropicana bar -- clearly, the promoters were desperate for the VIP "fattened up on Braised Short Rib Cannelloni" crowd to come hang shirtless by the pool.

Thurs, 6-9pm on 3rd between Fairfax and La Cienega

This sporadic event finds a slew of 3rd Street boutiques offering discounted merch and doling out free booze and food, all in an effort to get shoppers to come out "late" (it's 9pm -- do you know where your discounted merch is?).

Thurs, 6-9pm on 3rd between Fairfax and La Cienega

Helmed by a former headwaiter at Brooklyn heavyweight Peter Luger, this LA outpost of New York's upscale steakhouse slings simple deliciousness like porterhouse, lobster, creamed spinach, and titanic steakhouse bacon -- because there's no better way to pave the way for a steak than by consuming what's essentially a mini-pork chop.

Eat: Wolfgang's Steakhouse
445 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills; 310.385.0640
Helmed by a former headwaiter at Brooklyn heavyweight Peter Luger, this LA outpost of New York's upscale steakhouse slings simple deliciousness like porterhouse, lobster, creamed spinach, and titanic steakhouse bacon -- because there's no better way to pave the way for a steak than by consuming what's essentially a mini-pork chop.
The menu's at Wolfgang'sSteakhouse.com

Drive: Tesla Test Drive

Showroom opens Fri at 11163 Santa Monica Blvd, West LA; to schedule, talk to a rep at 310.473.8337

After an eternal wait, this uber-performance electric car is ready to be put through its paces. Take one out for a spin, and you'll be wildly impressed by its looks (like a Lotus), acceleration (0-60 in 3.9 seconds), and sound system (plays nothing but "Signs". Oh, and "Signs".).

Sat at 2900 Rowena Ave, Silverlake

Drink free Blue Coat Gin and Monster at this DJ party, which serves as a pop-up store for Denada/Apartment 3/Realm By Jesse Walker, and an art exhibit for surrealist Kelly Towles -- who'll be unveiling his work, "This is not a can of Monster".