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PI'L.A REGGAE + SHEPARD FAIREY RAFFLE
SHEPARD FAIREY RAFFLE & Reggae Music DTLA VEGAN WEEKEND
Take the Vegan Challenge This Week -Tag @dtlaweekly to WIN! Free Food & Prizes (Official Rules on Page 15.)
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Here’s a list of destinations, and what each has to offer during DTLA Vegan Weekend 2022.
Face Melter Challenge at Naturewell.
Naturewell Juice Bar in the Spring Arcade Building knows it’s natural to be well. They chop, blend and stack açaí bowls, juices, and smoothies with everything from crunchy granola and homemade nut butters and fresh organic blueberries, strawberries and bananas.
Visitors to Naturewell Juice Bar benefit from a menu high in antioxidants, fiber and fruity deliciousness. When it comes to green health in the Historic Core, downtown cast an almond into Naturewell every time to fulfill our healthy wishes. But, we understand sometimes living a completely healthy lifestyle can be a hard idea to swallow. That’s why Naturewell Juice Bar is giving away a free Face Melter shot of Ginger, Lemon and Cheyenne with any purchase of $10 or more. Take the Face Melter Challenge at Naturewell and post your facial expression after shooting downtown’s spiciest healthy immunity boost. Tag @ dtlaweekly and @naturewelljuicebar for the share! Naturewell - 541 S. Spring St, Historic Core, Los Angeles, CA 90013. @naturewelljuicebar CHEF FRED ERIC OF PI' L.A.
Feeling Lucky? Find Pi’ L.A.
Known as PI-rates Hidden Getaway on our DTLA Vegan Weekend Treasure Map, Pi’ L.A is a fresh new LA Pizza Style dining hub and absolute hidden gem located in the Historic Harlem Alley on 4th between Spring and Main. Owner Chef Fred Eric (of Fred 62) has reinvented traditional pizza dough using sprouted flour (less gluten, easier to digest), cured for 72 hours and Kombu water to enhance the flavor and promote the bubbling which results in Pi L.A.’s unique crispy crust structure. The entire pizzeria, silver metallic booths, and all are branded and adorned with painted murals by long-time friend and famed artist, Shepard Fairey. During DTLA Vegan Weekend, walkins may order any style of pizza and automatically enter themselves in a raffle to win a free t-shirt or hat designed by Shepard Fairey or a Vegan Pi on the spot! Pi’ LA will let add Reggae music, special guests and delicious pizza slices to the DTLA Vegan Weekend Event Friday through Sunday! Post your Pi’ L.A moments for added good luck, and don’t forget to tag @pizzapila and @dtlaweekly for the share! Enter through the main entrance of the Harlem Alley at 124 W 4th St. Old Bank District, Los Angeles, CA 90013. @pizzapila
Show the World Your Robeks Smoothie Spin! Sure, you may look funny spinning around in circles on the streets of South Park DTLA, but the 10 Best Robeks Smoothie Spins to post and tag @ robeksdtla and @dtlaweekly will get a free Robeks Toast on us! May the best spins win. Robeks DTLA - 419 W Pico Blvd. South Park. Los Angeles, CA 90015. @RobeksDTLA
Plant It Forward at Tulsi Eatery. Tulsi Eatery is plant-forward with a great mix of vegetarian and vegan menu items to choose from.
If you’ve not yet reached culinary enlightenment experiencing tantric dishes from the furthest regions in India, some Tulsi Eatery dishes may be hard to recognize. However, enjoying the flavor combinations of Indian cuisine less known in the mainstream will forever uplift you. Vegan options worth exploring begin with Bombay Bhel, Crisp Rice Savories Topped with Tomatoes & Onions & Tossed in Sweet and Spicy Chutneys. Another dish making the top of the Vegan karmic list is Tulsi Eatery’s Idli Vada Combo, two Idlis & one Vada Served with Sambar Soup, Coconut Chutney, and Tomato Chutney.
Go Vegan Milk at Civil Coffee.
Civil Coffee has opened a second location in the Fashion District and downtown fans are percolating over select coffees, menu items and community-building events. PLUS… Civil Coffee serves a meeeeean vegan banana nut bread that is super moist and delicious.
For DTLA Vegan Weekend, Civil Coffee will be encouraging everyone to “Go Vegan Milk” by offering a $1 OFF any coffee, latte, or matcha when you choose CashewAlmond or Oat Milk instead of dairy. Civil Coffee - 120 E 8th St. Fashion District, Los Angeles, CA 90014. @civilcoffee
6th Street Viaduct to
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“The 6th Street Viaduct isn’t just a connection between our communities – it’s a new landmark that represents the tenacity, beauty, and promise that defines Los Angeles,” said Mayor Eric Garcetti.
With 10 sets of LEDlit arches that can change color and five sets of stairs connecting the viaduct to the ground underneath, the project, at $588 million, is the largest bridge project in the history of Los Angeles…and there’s more to come.
Vintage Cars on Day 1
For many Angelenos, the last time we stepped foot on the location was the night it all ended for the Historic 6th Street Bridge. Led by then Councilmember Jose Huizar, we danced among thousands of Cisco kids under a full moon and fireworks farewell, for one last time. All a distant
memory, thanks to the City of Los Angeles soon the City will return with an opening celebration to rival the last. The community celebration will take place across two days, Saturday July 9th and Sunday July 10th. “I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with my fellow Angelenos who have been waiting for this day for six years and are ready to experience the benefits of this historic project.” - Mayor Garcetti
On Saturday July 9th, the viaduct will open to pedestrians at 2:00 p.m. there will be musical performances, food, 100 Years of Cars and other festivities.
Headlining band is Ozomatli, along with other well-known artists, artisans and food trucks. The celebration will end at 9:00 p.m. with fireworks and the lighting of the 20 arches.
Bike Friendly Day 2
On Sunday July 10th, the viaduct will be open to bikes and pedestrians from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pedestrians are asked to stay on the sidewalks and bikes will have use of all lanes.
Access to the celebration will be from the eastside of the viaduct in Boyle Heights at Boyle Avenue and Whittier Blvd.
12 ADVERTISE WITH US! CALL 888-732-DTLA (3852) editor@dtlaweekly.com VOL 17. NO. 02 - JUN 23RD - JUN 29TH 2022 WWW.DTLAWEEKLY.COM Vau de Vire Society Creates Enchanted Feast at Redbird Vibiana
As if downtown, top restaurant Redbird wasn’t enchanting enough, Vau de Vire Entertainment is presenting a one-of-a-kind immersive dinner theater with over 40-circus performers to further add to the magic.
The event entitled Revive, takes place twice nightly, Thursday – Sunday until July 24th, promising a whole new world of entertainment served alongside four-course meals prepared by owner-operators Chef Neal Fraser and Restaurateur Amy Knoll Fraser. Vau de Vire Entertainment is a San Franciscobased immersive event-production company and creators of the most creatively outrageous nightlife events. Upon arrival, guests will be treated to a reception in the Vibiana Courtyard where they’ll indulge in an array of curated delicacies and libations within a gallery of living art and era-centric live music.
Rejuvenation stations throughout the Courtyard offer cure-all tinctures, while performers and creatively adorned guests complete the enchanted wonderland. Once Vibiana’s doors open, guests will step into an opulent past where all are VIPs, dining upon the performance stages, immersed in a projection-mapped environment for their remaining four courses of decadence — all suffused with original music performed live by the band Angelo Moore (Fishbone) and the Missing Links, along with special guests.
This weekend, the return of Little Tokyo Street Fair promises over 20 independent artisans plus musical entertainment outdoors at Little Tokyo’s secondlargest entertainment/ shopping hub known as Weller Court.
Founded in 1884, street fairs have been wildly popular in Little Tokyo for a very long time. Just outside the Weller Court tri-level structure that holds its established brick and mortars and works famous photo opp attraction “tunnel of lights” are clusters of 10 by 10 kiosks operated by a rotating list of artisans known to the neighborhood and to the fair.
Each kiosk offers something truly unique, making Weller Court an absolute treasure hunt of Japanese culture, Souvenirs, and heartfelt mementos. Presented by Bozu LA and Higashi and Kikuch owners of the Kiosk Boys, the event has made a positive impact on Little Tokyo, its artisans and residents, in addition to tourism.
The Kiosk Boys sell one-of-a-kind custom clothing items blending urban fashion with art and musical influences. Bozu LA sells Downtown’s most popular good luck charm; your new best roomie, a handcrafted BOZU potted-planted to match your personality. Vendors include: Sweet Peony, Honey Gem Drops, Canyon Collection, From Flowers, She’s Two Crafty, Liz’s Craft shop, Mini Katana the Sugar Witch and others.
Little Tokyo Street Fair is happening at 123 Astronaut Drive on June 25th, 12pm to 6pm. www.kioskboys.com
