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* * * The following is a #sponsored collaboration between Shapr and We Like L.A. * * *

If you’re serious about growing your career in a landscape as competitive as Los Angeles then you need to use every tool at your disposal to get ahead. That’s why if you haven’t yet heard about Shapr, it’s time to get familiar.

Shapr is a networking app that brings you a personalized daily dose of inspiring people to meet. The app’s algorithm matches up professionals based on interests, skills and shared professional goals. From there it’s simple as swiping right to initiate a conversation.

Users can find likeminded professionals to work with or learn from, hunt for their next hire, or maybe just make some new friends. You never know what the next connection might bring, but you can be sure that at some point meeting the right person will alter the trajectory of your career, and with it the course of your life. That’s why Shapr is so valuable.

With Shapr there’s lots of upside and the potential to be a game-changing difference maker for anyone that uses it. We think that’s a winning combination.

What are you waiting for? Sign up and start swiping today!

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The following is a sponsored collaboration between OUE Skyspace LA and We Like L.A.

Let’s Dance Into the New Year…1,000 ft. Above Downtown LA!

Dance the night away at Skyspace’s 1st New Year’s Eve Party where DJs Dre Sinatra and GRLSKOUT will be spinning the hottest hip-hop and house music all night long! Your ticket includes access to the entire attraction, including the two outdoor terraces, open bar all night, tray-passed hors-d’oeuvres, Skyslide rides and a champagne toast when the clock strikes midnight.

Table service will also be available on the 69th and 70th floors. With all table reservations, enjoy three bottles with additional drink and food options available for purchase.

The attraction will be closed to the public, and the party will begin at 9:30 p.m. and end at 2:00 a.m.

Tickets and table reservations are extremely limited, so lock in your NYE plans today and leave the rest to us!

OUE Skyspace LA is located at 633 W 5th St #840, Los Angeles, CA 90071. To purchase tickets for Skyspace NYE Party go here.

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* * * This post is a sponsored collaboration between the arts and culture organizations on Grand Avenue and We Like L.A. * * *

For the fourth year in a row, Grand Ave Arts invites visitors to explore the cultural epicenter of Los Angeles for a day full of fun with a price that can’t be beat. It’s FREE!

Grand Ave Arts: All Access takes place this Saturday, November 3, and features more than 10 participating cultural institutions along Grand Avenue, which are opening their doors for free for the ultimate L.A. cultural field trip. Visitors can experience musical performances, workshops, tours, crafting, food and drink specials, and LOTS of family-friendly activities. And here’s the part that’s truly amazing: All happenings are free and open to the public, rain or shine!

Some of the special highlights for the day include:

• Scavenger hunt and gallery talks at The Broad
• Sugar Skull Workshop at the Central Library
• Día de los Muertos altars, altar-making and Aztec dance workshops at Grand Park
• Instrument Making at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
• FREE admission to MOCA plus a free workshop for wearable art
• Family films at REDCAT
• LA Phil’s Instrument ‘Petting Zoo’ at The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall
• Live performances and MUCH more!

Participating organizations for the day include: The Broad, Central Library, Colburn School, Grand Park, Grand Performances, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, LA Opera, LA Phil, MOCA, The Music Center and REDCAT. The day’s activities run from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Grand Ave Arts: All Access spans Grand Avenue from Temple Street to 5th Street.

Guests are encouraged to take public transport to attend, with the closest Metro stop located at the Civic Center/Grand Park station, accessible via the Red or Purple lines.

For a complete schedule of events to take place please visit http://grandavearts.org/

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* * * This post is a sponsored collaboration between Joymode and We Like L.A. * * * 

We Like L.A. has always been about seeking out new experiences so we can share them with our readers, but the reality is some experiences cost more than others. Specifically, there are certain activities you simply can’t do without the gear, and sometimes that gear comes with a daunting sticker price.

Want to go camping? Better own a tent and all the sleepover essentials. Going to kayak on the L.A. River? Better have that kayak ready. Maybe it’s as simple as hosting a karaoke night at your apartment. Ok, but who owns a karaoke setup?

Some items are, to be honest, cost prohibitive. We’ll never go kayaking enough to make owning a kayak worth it. Moreover, where are we going to put that thing?

That’s what makes a new service like Joymode so intriguing.

Joymode’s premise is simple: They have a warehouse of goodies to choose from, which they’ll rent to you for a set number of days at a fixed cost. The best part is they drop it off right to your door, then pick it up when you ask them to. No fuss, no muss.

A few months back Joymode contacted us to see if we’d be interested in trying out their service. Well… duh, of course!

To get things off started we envisioned a couple of unique scenarios that we thought might  be fun to try out. First, We Like L.A. co-founder Brian teamed up with his best friend Milo (who happens to be a canine) to rent a dog agility course and make a morning of it at the local park. Milo killed it on the obstacle course, and Brian could barely keep up. They had a blast.

Next, co-founder Christina hosted her best friend Jenny for a movie night watching the 2016 Korean horror film Train to Busan. The movie was terrifying, made all the more impactful by the home theater speaker that was included with the projector and screen. The rental even came with a move theater style popcorn maker (very nice touch!).

Both the dog agility course and the home movie theater worked out quite well. But those two items are just scratching the surface of Joymode’s inventory. You could reserve a VR gaming system, a backyard BBQ, novelty size board games for parties, paddle boards for a beach day, picnic packs for the Hollywood Bowl, and much, much more, all for a low monthly membership fee of $29.

All in all, the risk is low, and the rewards are only the limit of your imagination.

So go create some unique experiences for yourself! Check out Joymode today.

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* * * The following is a #sponsored collaboration between The Inner Circle and We Like L.A. * * * 

Close up of a happy young couple enjoying city life.

Have you heard about The Inner Circle? It’s a hyper-selective dating app that connects like-minded, ambitious and attractive singles through a combination of digital intros and real-life meet-ups. And this November 16th The Inner Circle is bringing an awesome event to Los Angeles that locals won’t want to miss.

They’re calling it an Autumn Escapade and the goal for the evening is simple: Bring a group of intriguing Angelenos together for a night full of flirty fun and delicious encounters (gastronomic and otherwise!). Picture a French parlour-style décor layered with jazzy melodies at one of our city’s most exclusive tasting rooms. A few fine vintages and the well-dressed crowd set the tone for honest conversation, and with any luck, some genuine connection. This is what The Inner Circle is all about.

The app is based on a premise that people with similar backgrounds and interests are more likely to hit it off. And to make this happen member profiles are personally vetted and approved by a real-life human curator. That means the “creep factor” that comes attached to some other dating apps goes down significantly. It also means that the odds something really special happens go up exponentially.

So why not take a chance?

The Inner Circle’s Autumn Escapade takes place on November 16 from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Each ticket includes entrance, one drink upon arrival, plus cheese and charcuterie boards.

You can sign up for The Inner Circle here.

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* * * The following is a #sponsored collaboration between Cravings by 99 Ranch Market and We Like L.A. * * * 

Cravings by 99 Ranch Market is a brand a new warehouse-style global grocery store and food hall officially opening in Chino this Saturday, October 20. Located within the Chino Spectrum Marketplace, the 56,000 square-foot space will offer a superior selection of local products and worldwide brands. Through a combination of individual and bulk packages, Cravings caters to both regular households and food service businesses with a focus on the highest-quality Asian goods.

Nine select food vendors and a beer & wine bar “Piju” will populate the food hall at Cravings:

● Cauldron Ice Cream
● Dos Chinos
● Madbun
● Oi Asian Fusion
● Pinky Promise will make its debut as a modern Taiwanese bakery.
● Red Envelope:
● Wingman Kitchen:
● Shomi Noods:
● Tenori

Saturday’s grand opening celebration kicks off at 9:30 a.m. with a powerful live drumming show by Taiko Project and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Chino Hills High Dance Team also joins the event with a special performance. The store will host various programs throughout the day on October 20 and 21, providing customers with free snacks, giveaways, and food tastings. Some featured products will be on sale from October 20 to October 31, 2018.

Oh, and if you’re looking for an extra incentive to check out the opening, keep these freebies in mind:

●On October 20, Receive a Cravings Swag Bag stuffed with all of your snack cravings – first 150 customers only.
●On October 20 and 21, Earn up to 300 bonus points for loyalty program sign up + upon fulfilling all requirements, receive a limited edition Cravings hat.
●On October 20 and 21, Get yourself a special edition Hat or a surprise freebie when you “like and follow” one of Cravings Social Media accounts.
●Enter for a chance to win a 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE from 10/20/18 to 12/31/18.

Cravings by 99 Ranch Market is located at 4024 Grand Ave, Chino, CA 91710. Regular store hours for the Market are Sunday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Food hall is open Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

For more information go to www.99ranch.com/cravings.

* * * The following is a #sponsored collaboration between Santa Anita Park and We Like L.A. * * *

Things are about to get REAL spicy at Santa Anita Park this Saturday as the Hot Wings & Craft Beer Festival returns for 2018 on October 20. Sample an assortment of creative chicken wings then wash it down with a cold brew, all while enjoying an Autumn day at the races in SoCal.

A single ticket to the event gets you six (6) wings, eight (8) 3 oz. beer tastings, a $5 betting voucher, club house admission, a racing program and tip sheet, and first come, first serve trackside seating. PLUS: We Like L.A. readers can save $10 on tickets by using the special promo code WINGS18 when purchasing tickets.

The Hot Wings & Craft Beer Festival takes place from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 20 at Santa Anita Park. Get tickets here. Rain or shine event!

* * * The following is a #sponsored collaboration between Santa Anita Park and We Like L.A. * * *

Does bacon, beer and live horse racing action sound like the perfect way to spend an afternoon in Los Angeles? Well, you’re in luck.

This Sunday, October 14, Santa Anita Park throws its first ever Bacon Bash. Guests can enjoy the races while savoring unique bacon creations and craft beer samplings from all corners of So-Cal. Munch on delectable bites such as pork belly egg rolls, pig candy (candied bacon!), bacon mac n’ cheese, bacon wrapped hot dogs, pork belly tacos, and MUCH more!

A ticket to Bacon Bash includes 4 unique bacon-themed tastings, four (4) 3oz. craft beer tastings, Club House admission, a racing program and wagering tip sheet, a $5 betting voucher, plus access to trackside seating areas.

PLUS: We Like L.A. readers can save $10 on tickets by using the special promo code
BACON18 when purchasing tickets.

Bacon Bash takes place from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 14 at Santa Anita Park. Get tickets here.

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*  * * The following is a #sponsored collaboration between Santa Anita Park and We Like L.A. * * *

Ready for back-to-back weekends of Bavarian beer, bratwurst, and festive entertainment? Head to Oktoberfest at Santa Anita Park for a day of horse racing action and trackside fun, all with a seasonal spin, and all taking place September 28-29 and October 6-7.

This year’s event sprawls into the Top O’ Stretch with live music, beer pong, carnival and lawn games and, of course, tons of beer offerings in the Santa Anita Park version of a traditional Oktoberfest beer hall.

1-Day General Admission passes are $35 and include eight (8) 3oz. Beer or Cider tastings, a mini souvenir 3oz. tasting “Stein”, a $5 wagering voucher, club house admission, a racing program and wagering tip sheet, plus access to special trackside grandstand and Top O’ Stretch Beer Hall seating areas. Get a two-day General Admission pass for the two days of your choice for $40, which includes all items listed above. VIP tickets are $65 and include sixteen (16) 3oz. beer or cider tastings.

Oh, and the best part? We Like L.A. readers can snag a special deal for $10 off package prices by using the promo code PROST18 when purchasing tickets.

In addition to the great deals on tastings, there will be multiple featured food items for the event, including a Large Bavarian Pretzel served with Paprika Cream Cheese or Sweet Grain Mustard, Grilled Bratwurst Hot Dog served on a Laugen Bun, and Cabbage Apples Salad.

As a reminder, you must be 21+ to purchase the online package. Oktoberfest at Santa Anita Park takes place from noon to 5 p.m. on both weekends. For more details and to buy tickets head to Santa Anita Park’s official website.

Prost!

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* * * This post is a sponsored collaboration between Arts Brookfield and We Like L.A. * * *

America’s first art exhibition for dogs, dOGUMENTA comes to Downtown Los Angeles this September for two very special weekends of art specifically designed to be experienced by your pooch.

Not by or about dogs, dOGUMENTA is a curated art show FOR dogs, which takes place at FIGat7th on September 14-16 and 21-23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. And the best part? Admission is FREE!

“After sniffing around the LA art world we dug up a group of amazing artists offering fresh perspectives on the issues and interests of 4-legged patrons,” dOGUMENTA founding curator Jessica Dawson said of the show’s LA iteration. “We can’t wait to unleash a whole new litter of artworks that West Coast culture hounds can explore for themselves.”

Featured artworks by LA-based artists address the canine sensibility through a variety of media—from sound and sculpture to kibble and squeaky toys. Trainers from the Los Angeles Positive Dog Trainer Alliance will be onsite each day of the exhibition to help support dog owners and their pups.

Although admission is free, advance reservations (available via this link) are strongly recommended, as this will guarantee entry. Walk-ins will be welcomed on a first come, first served basis.

For more information on dOGUMENTA, including a list of participating artists and additional activities, and to reserve your ticket, head to this link.

If you plan to attend with your pup please remember it’s one dog per person and that dog must be on a leash. Humans welcome!

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The following is a sponsored collaboration between Westfield Topanga and We Like L.A.

Feeling hungry in The Valley? You’re going to want to check this out.

Westfield Topanga Restaurant Week kicks off on September 7 for a 10-day dining event across the Westfield Topanga properties, highlighting a diverse selection of choices and flavors, from fine dining steakhouses to good old Southern BBQ. The best part? Guests can expect savings of up to 20% off on uniquely crafted prix-fixe menus.

14 restaurants will offer specials on lunch (2+ courses from $15 to $25 per person) and dinner (3+ courses from $22 to $59). Participating eateries include Bistro Ka, EMC Seafood & Raw Bar, California Pizza Kitchen, Il Fornaio, Larsen’s Steak House, Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, Maggiano’s Little Italy, and MANY more.

Advance reservations through Concierge are strongly recommended. Be sure to let the restaurant know you would like the Restaurant Week menu upon arrival. PLUS: You can redeem your Restaurant Week receipts with Concierge between Sep 7-17 for a special complimentary tote bag for first 1000 guests.

Make a reservation through the Westfield Concierge by calling 818.227.5514, texting 818.306.5956, or emailing topangaconcierge@urw.com. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Get more information at www.westfield.com/topanga/restaurant-week.

*** This post is a sponsored collaboration between Jackalope Arts and We Like L.A. ***

Photo by Gil Riego Photography

Summer evenings in Los Angeles are made for exploring, and there’s no better place to hang out this weekend than in the heart of Old Pasadena.

This Friday and Saturday Jackalope Summer Nights comes to Central Park in Pasadena with a curated shopping experience featuring trendsetting makers, designers, food vendors, and a whole lot more. And the best part? Entry is free!

Jackalope Arts has been hosting semi-annual events in both Pasadena and Denver since the spring of 2015, but this will be first-ever night marketplace. So what does a evening of Jackalope Arts look like? Well, guests can expect:

Shopping from 200 local, hand-selected artisans, artists, jewelers, designers and makers.

Activities including free sunset yoga (each night at 6 p.m.), an essential oil perfume workshop, handkerchief stamping, a photo booth, and more.

Food from a delicious selection of local favorites such as India Jones Chow Truck, Drunken Cake Pops, Kogi BBQ, Hungry Nomad, Belly Bombz, and many more. PLUS: Sample brews from Jackalope’s first-ever beer garden!

Music provided by a terrific lineup of acoustic musicians.

All in all, Jackalope Summer Nights promises a splendid evening of creative vibes and the perfect atmosphere to come and hang with friends and family.

Want to attend? Here’s all you need to know.

WHEN:
Friday, August 3 from 5 to 10 p.m,
Saturday, August 4 from 3 to 10 p.m.

WHERE:
Central Park
275 S Raymond Ave
Pasadena CA 91105

ADMITTANCE:
Free!

More info: www.jackalopeartfair.com/visitpasadena

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