Happy Tuesday, CurationsLA Fam! Welcome back to the City of Angels for those returning from Fourth of July getaways. We’re here with your Good Vibes for today and tomorrow and just a quick reminder to stay cool and check in on your neighbors while Southern California faces its usual summer heat and wildfire dance. See you Thursday. — Wyatt

Gladstones in Malibu has officially reopened its beachfront deck, six months after the Palisades Fire forced a temporary closure. While indoor renovations continue, the iconic Pacific Coast Highway spot is once again serving coastal views, cocktails, and community vibes. Locals and first responders receive fifty percent off all month as the beloved restaurant welcomes guests back to its newly refreshed space.

Pearl's Red Hots is now open on Ventura Boulevard, bringing Chicago classics and all day comfort food to Studio City with a personal touch. The new spot comes from Brad and Valerie Roen, a husband and wife duo blending decades of local restaurant know how with a deep family story. From Italian beef with giardiniera to breakfast burritos, chili dogs, and a standout tuna melt, the menu nods to Midwest favorites while keeping things fresh for LA. Pearl’s is named after Brad’s late mother, and everything from the Polish Boy to the Slovak Girl carries a bit of history and a lot of heart.

Crane & Elephant just opened on Sherman Way in Canoga Park. This eatery is a stylish Japanese restaurant where kitchen meets modern simplicity. Crane & Elephant’s special ramen blends pork‑bone broth with savory toppings like chashu, seasoned egg, bamboo shoots, black fungus and more, while other bowls like spicy miso, tan tan men, shoyu and veggie-friendly ramen round out the lineup. Crane & Elephant is open daily from 11:30am until late night (last seating at 1:30am).

WEST HOLLYWOOD 💃 SHE L.A. ARTS SUMMER THEATER FESTIVAL TODAY - 14TH: The 2025 SheLA Summer Theater Festival starts today at the Zephyr Theatre, featuring feminist plays set everywhere from Paris to LA's Indian restaurants. Presented by SheLA Arts, this annual event highlights original works by women and nonbinary playwrights. Tickets are now on sale.

MELROSE 🛹 TONY HAWK’S PRO SKATER 3+4 PREVIEW 11AM - 7PM: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 gets an early drop at Complex LA with an all day preview event. Expect retro vibes, fingerboard skateparks, high score battles, and a Bam Margera appearance. Reservation is required as reservation tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis. 💸

HOLLYWOOD 🕺 NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL TODAY - JULY 27TH: A Beautiful Noise arrives on Broadway in Hollywood with the true story of Neil Diamond’s rise from Brooklyn kid to global icon, told through his chart-topping hits like Sweet Caroline and Forever in Blue Jeans.

GLENDALE 🎸 SUMMER CONCERTS TOMORROW, 7PM : The Glendale Summer Concerts continue tomorrow with Maybe I’m Amazed, a Paul McCartney tribute band performing live at Verdugo Park. Free and family friendly, so be sure to bring a blanket, dinner, and your best Beatles singalong.

INGLEWOOD 🤸 COSM LOS ANGELES 9:30PM: Cirque du Soleil’s aquatic masterpiece ‘O’ comes to life inside Cosm’s 87 foot LED dome tomorrow night. Shared Reality blends physical and digital for a 12K+ immersive experience with no headsets required. Doors open an hour early to explore The Hall and The Deck.

SUNNYVALE 🏖 SUMMER SERIES MUSIC & MARKET STARTS TOMORROW - AUG 27TH: The 26th Annual Sunnyvale Summer Series Music and Market kicks off tomorrow with Cisco Kid performing live. The free weekly series runs through August 27th, blending Bay Area music with a bustling local vendor market. Expect R&B, funk, and community vibes every Wednesday night. 🎈 💸

USC 🎬 THE HOLLYWOOD CONFERENCE NEXT THURSDAY - SUNDAY: The Hollywood Conference is set for next Thursday - Sunday at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. Registration is $125, $75 for students, including access to all sessions and meals. This new biennial event brings together scholars to explore Hollywood’s history and culture.

ECHO PARK LAKE 🇰🇷 THE LOTUS FESTIVAL SATURDAY & SUNDAY: The Lotus Festival returns to Echo Park Lake with two days of cultural performances, food, music, dragon boat races, and the annual lotus bloom. This year honors the Korean community and introduces the first-ever Lotus 5K and the lantern-filled Lights of Dreams Festival. Free general admission, with ticketed experiences available 💸 🎈

LOS ANGELES 🍟 DINE LA RESTAURANT WEEK JULY 5TH - AUG 8TH: Dine LA Restaurant Week returns with over 400 restaurants across Los Angeles offering prix fixe menus. From neighborhood favorites to high-end spots, it’s a citywide celebration of LA’s culinary scene. Reservations recommended 🎈

BEVERLY HILLS 🐘 ELEPHANTS IN BEVERLY ONGOING - AUG 1ST: A stampede of 100 life-sized elephant sculptures has arrived in Beverly Gardens Park for a free month-long exhibit blending art and conservation. Handcrafted from lantana by Indigenous artisans in India, each piece is modeled after real elephants. Special events include a designer textile showcase on July 20th and a farewell gathering on August 1st 💸

A strong ridge builds over Southern California starting Tuesday, bringing rising temperatures through Friday with widespread 90s in the valleys and triple digits possible inland. Fire risk increases with low humidity and hot, dry conditions, though winds will remain light. Vulnerable populations like individuals that are pregnant, newborns, young children, older adults, and those individuals with chronic illness, should avoid afternoon sun and stay cool and hydrated. Coastal areas stay milder, and while some relief arrives by the weekend, another wave of inland heat may follow early next week.

Gas prices continue their summer slide. Los Angeles and Orange County averages dropped to their lowest since early February, while the national average fell for the twelfth straight day. Analysts say further declines are likely if global tensions and weather remain stable.

A new six story building is coming to West Pico Boulevard where a former Walgreens sits between Fairfax and Masselin. The project includes 48 apartments, five reserved for extremely low income households, above ground level shops and 43 parking spaces tucked underground. Designed by Scales Lab for Giltner Realty, the look is clean and modern with wood details, balconies, and a rooftop deck. The existing structure will be partially reused and the project qualifies for city incentives thanks to its affordable housing.

Warner Music Group and Bain Capital have launched a joint venture to acquire up to $1.2bn in legendary music catalogs spanning recorded music and publishing. The partnership combines WMG’s global marketing and distribution expertise with Bain Capital’s financial resources to preserve and expand artists’ legacies. This venture aims to connect classic music with new audiences through streaming and innovative campaigns, setting a new standard for catalog stewardship in the evolving music industry.

The California Jobs First Los Angeles Collaborative awarded $9m to 26 projects promoting equity, climate resilience, and inclusive growth across Los Angeles County. These initiatives create new job opportunities and support sustainable development aligned with the region’s plan, aiming to uplift underserved communities.

Jurassic World Rebirth stomped into the top spot with a $91.5m three-day debut, driving the holiday weekend total to $155m, up 17.7 percent from last week and nearly even with 2024. Universal’s franchise refresh landed as the biggest global opening of the year at $318m despite lukewarm reviews, while F1: The Movie held strong in second with $26.1 million. How to Train Your Dragon, Elio, and 28 Years Later rounded out the top five in a solid summer frame ahead of next weekend’s Superman relaunch.

TikTok is reportedly building a U.S.-specific version of its app ahead of a possible sale to a group of unnamed investors, according to The Information. The company, owned by China-based ByteDance, plans to sunset the current version of the platform by March 2026. With its North American headquarters based in Los Angeles, TikTok has deep local ties as it navigates federal requirements for a sale or shutdown. A new app could appear in U.S. stores by September 5th, shortly before a key legal deadline.

The Dodgers’ rough road stretch continued last night in Milwaukee with a 9-1 loss, marking their fourth straight defeat and the shortest start of Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s career. The Brewers jumped ahead early with a three-run homer by Andrew Vaughn in his first plate appearance for the team and never looked back. The Dodgers have now been outscored 38-7 over their last four games. Clayton Kershaw returns to the mound today for his first start since reaching 3,000 strikeouts, facing Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski.

The Los Angeles Angels edged the Texas Rangers 6-5 last night thanks to Nolan Schanuel’s bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the ninth. Travis d’Arnaud led the offense with a two-run homer and three RBIs while Corey Seager’s early two-run shot gave Texas a brief lead. The game saw key moments including Luis Rengifo’s clutch double and a pivotal double play by Rengifo in the ninth to keep the Angels alive. Tonight’s matchup features Angels right-hander José Soriano facing Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi in what promises to be a competitive pitching duel.