MAY 28TH, 2025

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TUDUM 🤙 THIS WEEKEND

• Hello CuratedLA Family! I hope that your Memorial Day was restful and full of sunshine. In true LA fashion, the Good Vibes don’t stop, as they roll into this weekend with Netflix’s TUDUM at the Kia Forum this Saturday. Folks like Lady Gaga, Hanumankind, and a lineup so stacked it feels like a group text gone rouge: Matt Damon, Millie Bobby Brown, Jenna Ortega, Ben Affleck, Guillermo del Toro, and probably a few secret drops. ^{PS - every celeb mentioned definitely subscribes to CuratedLA. Probably. Maybe.} If you’re not already on board, now is the time to subscribe and send us your tips, and stay tapped in. That’s the plug. And here’s Janet with the Good Vibes below. I’ll be back in your inbox on Friday (if you let me). Until then, continue to finish out this week strong! - Wyatt

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EATS

HEADLINES

BEARD PAPA’S 🎮️ HOYOVERSE COLLAB 💌 

• Beloved Japanese dessert brand Beard Papa’s is teaming up with Zenless Zone Zero for a limited time starting June 8th, dropping two new cream puff flavors such as Key Lime Crumble and Royal Raspberry at participating locations nationwide through July 15th. Fans can score exclusive game merch and in-game codes by purchasing collab sets, with a special activation planned for Anime Expo at their Little Tokyo store. This is Beard Papa’s first nationwide crossover with HoYoverse, merging sweet treats and stylish gameplay into one flavorful fan experience 💌 

  • 💌 Submitted by Curators from Muginoho International.

OPENINGS

MALIBU + HOLLYWOOD 🥑 LA NENA CANTINA

• La Nena Cantina, a vibrant new Mexican dining concept, has officially opened at two prime locations, Hollywood and Malibu. Cantina La Nena delivers authentic Mexican cuisine, featuring curations of tableside guacamole, Oaxacan melted cheese, and a variety of tacos like baja fish, grilled shrimp, zarandeado, and more. My delicious gut tells me that La Nena will be a top Los Angeles restaurant opening for 2025.

  • Website + Menu + Instagram

CHINATOWN 🍷 BABY BISTRO

• Baby Bistro has found a permanent home in Chinatown’s Alpine Courtyard. Housed in a cozy 100-year-old Victorian bungalow, the 35-seat restaurant features Thompson’s seasonal, farmers market-driven menu with dishes like turnip tofu and striped bass, paired with Schwartz’s curated French, Spanish, Italian, and California wines. The intimate space, designed with custom furnishings and an open kitchen, includes an awning-covered deck and a front patio for drinks and snacks, making it a vibrant addition to the culinary complex alongside Perilla and Baker’s Bench.

  • Website + Menu + Instagram

CANOGA PARK 🌮 MAIZ Y FUEGO

• Maíz y Fuego, a lively new Mexican takeout spot on Owensmouth Ave in Canoga Park, has quickly won over San Fernando Valley foodies with its bold, authentic flavors and homemade touch. Diners rave about crispy beer-battered fish tacos, al pastor burritos, and birria queso tacos with rich consomé, all served on handmade tortillas with vibrant salsas like the fiery habanero. The warm service and fresh ingredients make this to-go-only gem a standout for Mexican cuisine lovers in Los Angeles.

  • Website + Menu + Instagram

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EVENTS

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ACTIVITIES

KIA FORUM 🚀 TUDUM 2025 💌 

• THIS SATURDAY: Netflix’s annual fan event TUDUM returns this Saturday with its first ever live broadcast from the Kia Forum in Inglewood, starting at 5:00pm. Musical performances by Lady Gaga and Indian hip hop artist Hanumankind will anchor a night packed with exclusive reveals, trailers, and cast appearances. Fans can expect first looks at Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Happy Gilmore 2, and new seasons of Stranger Things, Wednesday, and Emily in Paris. Star power on site includes Millie Bobby Brown, Jenna Ortega, Matt Damon, Steven Yeun, Ben Affleck, and del Toro, with the event streaming globally on Netflix 💌 

  • 💌 Submitted by Curators from TUDUM by Netflix.

SAN PEDRO 🐟️ MEET THE GRUNION

• TONIGHT: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s Meet the Grunion returns tonight with a rare chance to witness the silvery fish spawn on shore under the moonlight, part science lesson and part natural wonder. The evening includes an educational video, aquarium access, and a beachside viewing led by staff, where guests may observe (but not touch) the fish during closed season. Starts at 9:00pm, beach closes at midnight. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for kids, students, and seniors.

GLENDALE 🪩 LET’S GO GLENDALE 💌 

• SATURDAY: Glendale will transform 1.3 miles of S. Glendale Avenue into a car free community space for Let’s Go Glendale, a free open streets event where the public can walk, bike, skate, or roll through a lively stretch filled with live music, food, and local vendors. Running from 10:00am to 4:00pm, the event features cultural programming, civic booths, and performances from the Hoover High Jazz Band, Lernazang Ensemble, and Mariachi musicians, with traffic closures in place from 6:00am to 6:00pm. Local businesses are encouraged to join the celebration and offer specials to engage thousands of expected visitors 💌 

  • 💌 Submitted by Curators from The City of Glendale.

INDIAN WELLS 👽️ CONTACT IN THE DESERT

• MAY 29TH - JUNE 2ND: Contact in the Desert returns this weekend at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells with over 120 sessions exploring UFOs, artificial intelligence, ancient civilizations, and non-human intelligence. This year’s headliners include Josh Gates of Expedition Unknown and Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell, a neuropsychiatrist known for her work on telepathic abilities in nonverbal autistic individuals, spotlighted in the podcast The Telepathy Tapes. With immersive workshops, tours of Integratron and Giant Rock, live podcasts, and even crystal skull readings, CITD 2025 continues its mission to blur the boundaries of science, consciousness, and the unexplained.

BURBANK 🛍️ SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL

• THIS WEEKEND: The Summer Arts Festival returns to Downtown Burbank this weekend with over 170 artisan vendors lining San Fernando Boulevard from 11:00am to 6:00pm daily. Presented by Jackalope Arts (the same team behind Pasadena's Central Park events), the free fair offers handcrafted jewelry, clothing, ceramics, pet goods, and more, alongside live craft stations, face painting, and dog-friendly vibes. It’s a lively early summer stroll for anyone seeking local flair before the holiday fair frenzy hits.

WEST HOLLYWOOD 🏳️‍🌈 WEHO PRIDE 💌 

• THIS WEEKEND: This weekend marks the main celebration of WeHo Pride 2025, with free and ticketed events running Friday through Sunday across West Hollywood. Friday kicks off with a free outdoor concert, WeHo Pride Presents Friday Night at OUTLOUD, followed by two days of festivities including the WeHo Pride Street Fair and the OUTLOUD Music Festival, where Lizzo and Remi Wolf headline at West Hollywood Park. Saturday highlights also include the Women's Freedom Festival, Dyke March, and Natural HERstory: The Drag Musical at Fiesta Hall. Sunday closes with the iconic WeHo Pride Parade rolling down Santa Monica Boulevard 💌 

  • 💌 Submitted by Curators from The City of West Hollywood.

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COMMUNITY

SEPULVEDA CORRIDOR 🚇️ REDUCING TRAFFIC

• Metro has released updated proposals for the long awaited Sepulveda Transit Corridor connecting the San Fernando Valley to the Westside, with five new build alternatives ranging from underground heavy rail to elevated monorail. Each concept begins at Van Nuys Metrolink Station and targets a UCLA connection, with potential stops linking to the G, D, and E Lines. Travel times vary between 18 and 33 minutes, with projected ridership topping out at 124,000 daily boardings. The project’s estimated cost now ranges from $15.4bn to $24.4bn, with a second phase to LAX still years away. Community meetings continue through May 31st across LA, offering the public a closer look at renderings, costs, and routes under consideration.

LAX ✈️ OPENING OF METRO TRANSIT CENTER

• After decades of planning, the new LAX Metro Transit Center opens June 6 on the airport’s northeast end at Aviation and 96th, connecting LAX to Metro’s K and C lines along with several regional bus routes. A free shuttle runs every ten minutes from the transit center to all terminals until the long-awaited Automated People Mover debuts in 2026. The $900m hub is part of LAX’s $30bn modernization plan ahead of the 2028 Olympics and includes ADA-accessible features, a bike hub, and a commercial plaza. TAP cards are available on-site, and Metro’s fare cap means travelers never pay more than $5 a day.

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DEVELOPMENT

WESTCHESTER ✔️ MIXED USE PROJECT APPROVED

• A long delayed mixed use project on W Manchester Avenue is moving forward after the City Council upheld its approval and a union withdrew its appeal. Developer Cityview plans an eight story complex with 489 apartments, ground floor retail, and over 500 parking spots, including 64 very low income units enabled by density bonuses. Designed by AC Martin, the structure will add pedestrian plazas and span several Westchester streets. Construction is expected to begin this year with completion by 2027.

MID-CITY 🏗️ GREEN PROJECT PROPOSED

• A seven story mixed use project is now rising on Pico Boulevard, replacing a corner lot with older commercial and residential structures in Mid City. Designed by Khal Khaireddin Architects and developed by APPA Real Estate, the project will include forty studio and one bedroom units, 1,350 square feet of retail, and 25 parking spaces in a podium garage. Under the Transit Oriented Communities program, four units will be reserved for extremely low income households. The facade will feature floor to ceiling glass, curved balconies, and recessed planters to soften the eastern elevation, but no construction timeline has been announced.

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BUSINESS

NETFLIX 💰️ CASH FOR CONTENT

• Netflix is chasing creator economy clout, offering upfront cash and prestige to TikTokers and YouTubers in hopes of luring them off ad-driven platforms and onto its streamer. While most influencers resist exclusivity in exchange for losing YouTube’s revenue share, Netflix has landed shows from Blippi, Ms. Rachel, and the YouTube-native hit The Amazing Digital Circus. Talks with Hot Ones producer First We Feast are also underway. The move comes as rivals like Amazon and Peacock scale up creator-led programming, signaling a shift as traditional streamers compete not just with each other but with the platforms creators already dominate.

SILVUS 🤝 $4.4BN ACQUISITION

• Motorola Solutions has announced plans to acquire Silvus Technologies, a Los Angeles-based pioneer in mobile ad-hoc networking, for $4.4bn in upfront cash and stock. Silvus’ self-healing, high bandwidth networks are trusted by military, law enforcement, and autonomous systems developers for communication in the world’s most unpredictable environments. The deal brings together two engineering-driven teams committed to protecting people and infrastructure, with Silvus CEO Babak Daneshrad noting the shared belief that safety is the foundation for a better world.

SKIRBALL 💃 WOMEN IN ENTERTAINMENT

• The Women in Entertainment Summit will return to the Skirball Cultural Center on June 17th with a powerhouse lineup of speakers including Kathy Bates, the Foster sisters, and key executives from STARZ, Meta, Audible, and CBS Studios. Now in its eighth year, the event centers on timely discussions about the evolving economics of content creation, the rise of niche platforms, and how emerging tech is reshaping storytelling. Founded by Renee Rossi and Gretchen McCourt, the nonprofit continues to serve as a critical platform for women in the industry, with this year’s programming supported by STARZ, Hallmark Media’s Make Her Mark, and media partner Slate.

BREA MALL 🧸 DREAME MART

• Dreame Mart has opened its first U.S. store at Brea Mall, introducing a tech-infused designer toy concept that blends art, storytelling, and interactive installations. The brand, already making waves in China, reimagines the collectible experience with AI-assisted design and community-driven creativity, signaling its ambition to reshape global art toy culture. Founded by industry veterans, Dreame Mart aims to turn its Brea location into a hub for innovation, collaboration, and emotionally resonant design.

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ENTERTAINMENT

BOX OFFICE 🍿 SHATTERING RECORDS

• The Memorial Day box office shattered records as Disney’s Lilo & Stitch reimagining opened to an explosive $183m domestic and $341.7m global haul, becoming the biggest Memorial Day debut ever and unseating Top Gun: Maverick. Meanwhile, Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning notched a franchise-best $77.5m domestic launch, boosting the weekend total past $326m, the highest Memorial Day take in history. Lilo saw surprising Gen Z and Latino turnout, with 60 percent of its audience being non-parents, while M:I found strength with older male fans and Imax screens despite its $400m budget.

LAS VEGAS 💃 JENNIFER LOPEZ

• Jennifer Lopez is heading back to the Strip with Up All Night Live in Las Vegas, a new residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace beginning New Year’s Eve week with four launch shows December 30th and 31st, and January 2nd and 3rd, followed by eight more in March 2026. The show marks Lopez’s return to Vegas following her $100m grossing run at Planet Hollywood from 2016 to 2018. Fans can expect a mix of iconic hits and never before heard tracks. Citi cardmember presales begin June 2nd, with general tickets on sale June 6 at Ticketmaster.

AMC THEATRES 💰️ MAKING DOUGH

• AMC Theatres just had its biggest Memorial Day weekend ever, drawing over seven million global visitors and setting records in admissions, food and beverage sales, and overall revenue across its U.S. and international locations. Fueled by blockbusters Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the five-day stretch marked AMC’s third-highest grossing period in over a decade, including its most attended Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of 2025.

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SPORTS

DODGERS 🧢 WIN OVER GUARDIANS, 9-5

• Shohei Ohtani launched his major league leading 20th homer in a three game streak as the Dodgers took down the Guardians 9-5 in Cleveland. The win came with extra pop from Max Muncy and Michael Conforto, while Dustin May notched nine strikeouts in five innings for his second straight win. Ohtani joined Gil Hodges and Cody Bellinger as the only Dodgers in history to hit twenty home runs within the team’s first 55 games, underscoring his historic pace.

ANGELS ⚾️ CHRIS TAYLOR SIGNS

• In a midseason shakeup that nods to both necessity and nostalgia, the Angels signed former Dodgers utility man and two time World Series champion Chris Taylor ahead of Monday night’s game against the Yankees, slotting him into center field as Mike Trout remains sidelined with a knee injury. Taylor, 34, was released by the Dodgers just over a week ago after batting .200, and now looks to extend his career across town as the Angels cling to playoff hopes four games behind Seattle in the AL West. His experience adds stability to an outfield rotation that includes Taylor Ward, Jo Adell, and Jorge Soler, with the team hoping to snap a two game skid and push past their 25-27 record.

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GOODIES

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SEE YOU FRIDAY, LA!

🤙 GET YOUR LADY GAGA ON, LA 🚀

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