Paella and art at Bar Garcia

Tonight, Sept. 20, Bar Garcia will host an art party and serve paella made by chef Juan Pablo Torre. Enjoy live music at this free celebration as the artist Chadwick will host a live art session at 10 p.m. Bar Garcia’s rotating art series showcases local artists’ custom installations, blurring the line between gallery and restaurant. Doors open at 8 p.m. and paella will be served at 9 p.m. All artwork is available for purchase. 820 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, (213)947-3815.

Rooftop movie and pool party at NoMad 

On Sept. 25, head over to NoMad Los Angeles for a dip in the hotel’s rooftop pool and a screening of “Jaws.” Drink and eat at the concession stand selling kettle corn, potato chips, a NoMad candy bar, and milk and honey ice cream sandwiches, as well as a variety of wine and cocktails. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are just $1. 649 S. Olive St., (213)358-0000.

Sunset & Dine

On Sept. 27, from 6 to 9 p.m., the Central Hollywood Coalition presents the seventh annual Hollywood food festival Sunset & Dine. Ticket holders can enjoy food, wine and beer from more than 20 restaurants located near the famed intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Vine Street. Favorites include small bites from Wood & Vine, CB Bistro, Banh Oui, Duidough Café & Cookie Lab, Bibibop Asian Grill, Loteria Grill and Urban Masala. Tickets are $40 and include food, beverage and entertainment curated by Amoeba Music. Children under 12 can attend free with a paid adult ticket. Proceeds for this fun event benefit The Center at Blessed Sacrament. Visit sunsetanddine.org for tickets. 1538 N. El Centro Ave., Los Angeles.

Yoga and mimosas at La Peer Hotel

Take a break and unwind with the conclusion of the Yoga Wake Up rooftop summer series on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 10 a.m. The class, led by Dana Kraft, is free for hotel guests and $25 for locals to participate, but is limited to 25 people. Following yoga, guests can enjoy a complimentary mimosa. Visit the on-site restaurant Viale dei Romani as well. Created by chef Casey Lane, Viale offers coastal Italian flavors with indoor and outdoor dining options. For tickets, visit bit.ly/2PKJfXT. 627 N. La Peer Drive, West Hollywood, (310)691-1600.

Sweetfin Poke

Three-time James Beard nominee Peter Merriman has collaborated with Sweetfin Poke for a new bowl available until Oct. 31. The Merriman’s Bowl features ahi tuna set on a bed of udon noodles, sprinkled with shredded daikon radish and carrots, and topped with green onions and sesame seeds. It’s a fun twist to the traditional Hawaiian poke bowl. 135 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, (323)465-6040. 8075 W. Third St., Los Angeles, (323)934-3701. 1146 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, (310)231-0190. 829 Broadway, Santa Monica, (310)395-1097. 735 W. Seventh St., Los Angeles, (213)599-8050. 3112 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, (323)300-6210.

New chef special at JINYA Ramen Bar

Chef and founder Tomonori Takahashi has created the Goku Midnight Cowboy, a new special that combines the flavors of classic Southern barbecue with Japan’s signature tonkotsu ramen. The dish also includes pork broth, braised beef brisket, bean sprouts, green onion, kikurage, seasoned egg and thick ramen noodles, and is available now through the end of November. 700 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, (213)628-3736. 5168 Wilshire Blvd., (323)954-6477. 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 317, Los Angeles, (323)391-1916. 2400 Main St., Santa Monica, (310)392-4466.

Hotel Casa del Mar weekday specials

On Tuesdays, grab a friend and share chef Gemma Gray’s charcuterie and cheese board from 6 to 9:30 p.m. On Wednesdays, Gray offers her tapas de la Casa from 6:30 to 10 p.m., and on Thursdays, guests can her fresh-shucked oysters and bubbles by the glass from 6 to 9 p.m. while listening to live music and gazing out at the ocean. 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, (310)581-5533.

‘Wednesday Boîte’ at Shutters on the Beach

Starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, enjoy the spirit of a cool French lounge with a new custom-designed cocktail menu at Shutters on the Beach. The drinks are one-of-a-kind creations mixed from top-shelf liquors and fresh ingredients. Pair your cocktail with the chef David Almany’s seasonal menu at 1 Pico. On Thursdays, Italian aperitivo drinks are served between 5 to 9 p.m. with live jazz music. Come back on Fridays for fresh ceviche, with a choice between mahi mahi, shrimp and sea bass. Enjoy these ceviches with guacamole and chips or a piña picante margarita. They will also be serving the Playa Vista made with tequila blanco, aperol, lime juice, agave nectar and orange juice. 1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, (310)458-0030.

Lady M in Beverly Grove

Try the mille crêpes at Lady M, the high-end, international patisserie and café. These delicious French cakes, made with at least 20 ultra-thin crêpes and the finest ingredients, feature luscious pastry cream tucked between each layer. Besides selling cakes, tarts and pastries, the café offers coffee, sandwiches and salads. Lady M’s Beverly Grove boutique is located next to the newly renovated Beverly Center. 8718 W. Third St., (323)825-8888.