Loews’ Santa Monica Beach Hotel live drag show
On June 4 from 7 to 11 p.m., a ticketed drag performance hosted by the famous Lady Bunny features 10 queens in a lively drag show. Proceeds benefit LA Pride’s mission of creating safe and inclusive spaces for the LGBTQ+ community of Greater Los Angeles. DJ Taj will be spinning during the festivities for the premiere show with three tickets prices. Standing room tickets are $45 and general admission are $75. VIP passes are $125 and include access to a private reception from 7-8 p.m. and VIP welcome cocktails to meet the queens provided by sponsor 0.2 Sips. Specialty cocktails will also be available for purchase before, during and after the show. To celebrate Pride with a stay by the beach, the Love Loudly room is available through June 30 with perks and a special rate. Package includes a canvas beach tote VIP gift bag with Love Loudly tumblers, signature cocktail refresher, sunglasses, beach ball and Sun Bum essentials. Guests receive a $100 food and beverage credit per stay and complimentary valet parking per night (valued at $55), plus access to shuttle transportation within a one-mile radius. Guests can soak up the sun or relax and unwind at the Loews award-winning pool deck this summer. Enjoy poolside bites and beverages by Blue Streak Restaurant and 13 oceanview campfire-inspired fire pits. Tickets for the drag show can be purchased via Resy at resy.com/cities/lax/venues/blue-streak-at-loews-santa-monica-beach-hotel/events/drag-me-to-the-loews-2022-06-04?date=2022-05-31&seats=2. Reserve Loews Santa Monica Love Loudly offer at loewshotels.com/santa-monica/specials/love-loudly. 1700 Ocean Ave., (310)458-6700.
Cocktails at The Friend Silverlake
Celebrate 50% off cocktails on Thursday, June 9 from 9-10 p.m. The Friend is a late-night bar created by artist Andre Saraiva and restaurateur Jared Meisler. The playful 1950s decor features art by Saraiva and other artists. Mixologist Justin Leathers created an inventive beverage program that includes “The Keeper” with Ford’s gin, strawberry, lime, honey, egg white and champagne. The restaurant menu includes Amigos tacos, a plate of three grass-fed beef or organic chicken tacos with cilantro and onion. 2611 Hyperion Ave., (323)522-6835.
The Garland kicks off LA Pride
On Thursday, June 9, “Drag Yourself to the Valley” for a drag show by longtime Pride host Billy Francesca. The doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m., with exclusive drag show performances by RuPaul’s Drag Race Queens Willian Belli, Adore Delano and season 14-winner Willow Pill. This event is open to the public and will be performed in the Garland’s Ballroom. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite for $75 each. VIP tickets include priority reserved seating and meeting the queens. eventbrite.com /e/drag-yourself-to-the-valley-featuring-adore-willam-and-willow-pill-tickets-336736206057. 422 Vineland Ave., (818)980-8000.
Pearl Sundays Pool Party
Celebrate WeHo and LA Pride on Sundays through Sept. 4 at LeParc West Hollywood Hotel. A portion of the proceeds for the LA Pride June 12 event will go towards the Trans Wellness Center in Los Angeles. Each Sunday from 1-7 p.m., the pool party offers a photo area, guest DJs, performers, drinks and food. Arrive and claim a spot in the sun, or reserve a cabana if you prefer some shade. Cabanas include admission for up to six guests. There is a food and beverage minimum of $500. Pearl Sundays is a ticketed event starting at $15 to $200. Tickets are non-refundable on Eventbrite at eventbrite.com/e/ pearl-pool-party-sundays-tickets-319085341847. 733 W. Knoll Drive, West Hollywood.
GO Campaign’s Vintage Hollywood benefit event
On June 11, GO Campaign event on the ocean view The Park rooftop showcases an exclusive group of wineries and the area’s top restaurants. Hosted by Joel McHale, enjoy bites by JAR, Ayara Thai Cuisine, GoGo’s Tacos, Seaside on the Pier, Wabi on Rose, Wood & Vine, Sugar Palm Ocean Avenue at the Viceroy Hotel and The Beverly Hilton’s executive pastry chef Thomas Henzi. Sip wines from Ampelos, Byron Blatty Wines, Cavaletti Vineyards, Chummily Imports, Dusty Nabor Wines, eSt Cru Wines, Fiddlehead Cellars, Grassini, L’Objet, Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, Luna Hart Wines, Matteo Wines, Mill Keeper, Noria Wines, Priest Ranch, Sans Liege, Sullivan Rutherford Estate, Terra Valentine Winery, Wine Makers and Madre Mezcal (Tequila). Bid on uniquely curated silent auction, and 100% of net proceeds from the event go to the GO Campaign, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds to help vulnerable children around the world. This event is from 6 to 9 p.m. Individual tickets are $350 at gocampaign.org/how-to-get-involved/events/vintage-hollywood. html. 500 Broadway, Santa Monica.
Loews Hollywood Hotel Summeriest
Capture the flavors of summer with a host of uniquely created cocktails in partnership with Bruno Mars’ award-winning SelvaRey Rum. The hotel is making a signature “Summerfest Cocktail,” featuring locally sourced ingredients and garnishes. The “H2 Coconut Martini” is made with SelvaRey Coconut Rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, squeeze of lime and shaved coconut rim. Those looking for a mocktail can order “LA’s Tropic Twist” made without SelvaRey Coconut Rum. When you venture outside of the hotel visit Hollywood’s stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood. 1755 N. Highland Blvd., (323)856-1200.
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