EVENTS Tues. Feb. 18
How to Read Palms Curious about the future of your friends and family? Come learn how to read palms, an ancient form of fortune telling, at the Playa Vista Public Library. Ages 11-18 welcome. Playa Vista Library, 6400 Playa Vista Dr. 4 p.m. Free. Visit lapl.org for more info. Sat. Feb. 22
Princess Tea Party sponsored by non-profit Gayle Cronin Foundation. This fantasy experience includes tea, finger sandwiches, photo booth, a singalong performance with the princesses, and a swag bag with tiara and wand. Tickets are $55 per person. 12 to 2 p.m. The Resort, 12852 W. Runway Road. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.com.
Thurs. March 19
John Carreyrou, author of “Bad Blood” speaks at LMU Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner John Carreyrou will be at Loyola Marymount University’s Playa Vista Campus for a discussion of his New York Times bestselling book, “Bad Blood,” the story of multibillion-dollar biotech startup Theranos, founded by Elizabeth Holmes in 2014. 5:30 to 7 p.m. LMU Playa Vista Campus, 12105 West Waterfront Drive, Ste. #200. Free, but must RSVP on Eventbrite.com.
Betsabeé Romero’s ‘Caravan’ at LMU’s Laband Art Gallery non-profits, and culture for inspiring talks, and immersive masterclasses and workshops, which show you how to make a real impact in the world. Fee: $349, includes lunch and snacks. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at TOMS HQ, 5404 Jandy Place, 90066. Register on Eventbrite.com.
Sat. March 21
Sat. March 14
7th Annual Playa Vista Invitational Chess Tournament USCF RATED Section: 3 rounds, round robin format, G/30 and non-rated
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sections. Sponsored by Playa Vista Library, Playa Vista Optimists, and Ben Eubanks. Playa Vista Library, 6400 Playa Vista Dr. 12:30 to 4 p.m. Register on Eventbrite.com.
Good is the New Cool at TOMS shoes This new kind of gathering brings together a warm, inclusive community of allies from the worlds of brands,
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While the rare cool winter days of Los Angeles may have diners dropping their iced coffees and opting for a portion of warm comfort food, the traditional Asian dish is perfect regardless of the weather. MVP plans to bring the soups back into rotation seasonally, though once they are gone there is still a range of delectable items from the Lu Rou Fan’s slow-braised pork belly to the seven-ounce burgers that are sure to please.
Pho is just one of the many offerings on MVP’s versatile menu that has wine by the glass and beer on tap
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Art Gallery presents “Caravan,” a collaborative art installation by Mexican artist Betsabeé Romero that focuses on human migration. Tues. through Sat. Laband Art Gallery is at Burns Fine Arts Center, 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Free. Visit LMU. edu for more info.
Now through March 28
Mexican artist Betsabeé Romero at LMU’s Laband Art Gallery Loyola Marymount University’s Laband
Have an event coming up in or around Playa Vista? Send details to shanee@playavistadirect.com.
