# Meet Raven: Build Your LA Guide *👋 HEY CUTIEThis is the one I have been holding my breath for. Today we launch Raven, and it is the piece of CurationsLA I am most proud of. Here is the simple version. You have always been the friend with the plans, and Raven finally gives that instinct a home. Browse the good stuff, tap the plus* **Reading time:** 11 min 👋 HEY CUTIEThis is the one I have been holding my breath for. Today we launch Raven, and it is the piece of CurationsLA I am most proud of. Here is the simple version. You have always been the friend with the plans, and Raven finally gives that instinct a home. Browse the good stuff, tap the plus on anything you love, and shape it into a Guide you would actually send to a friend. No perfect profile first. No wall before you play. Find something great, add it, keep going, and when it feels right you save, preview, and publish. AI helps, you decide. Go build something only you could make. - Wyatt SPECIAL NOTEFirst VIBES with Raven? Here is the quick version. You have always been the friend with the plans, and Raven gives that instinct a home. The LA spots and moments you love become a Guide you can keep, share, or publish. No app, no wall, just your taste. Here is where to start: NEW HERE? MEET RAVEN Raven is the CurationsLA Guide Builder. Collect the LA spots and moments you love, then keep, share, or publish them as a Guide. SEE A GUIDE IN ACTION Like Spots for Instagram Husbands, a Guide you can browse right now. · Browse this Guide SOON: EARN AS A CURATOR Curators like you can become eligible for monetization as Raven grows. More soon. BUILD YOUR GUIDE Start from a blank canvas and add Vibes as you browse. No account needed to play. · Open the Builder NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Let Raven surprise you with a ready-made Guide in one tap. · Surprise me EATS01 / 06 WESTSIDE OYSTER CLUB ON INSTAGRAM SANTA MONICA A New Raw Bar Surfaces On Ocean Avenue Westside Oyster Club has opened on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, a stylish new raw bar and seafood spot from the team behind The Albright, taking over the former Blue Plate Oysterette space. The menu leans New England, with fresh oysters, clam chowder bread bowls, and lobster rolls built for the beach breeze. It brings a polished, classic seafood counter back to a prime stretch near the pier. A welcome catch for the Westside. WEBSITE MENU INSTAGRAM + ADD TO GUIDE LITTLE FISH ON INSTAGRAM ECHO PARK The Bib Gourmand Fish Window Grows Into A Sit-Down Room Little Fish, the cult Echo Park seafood spot from chefs Anna Sonenshein and Niki Vahle, is trading its walk-up window for a full sit-down room on the same Sunset block. The menu splits between seafood-forward plates and playful deli and Nordic cafe classics, led by the beer-battered Pacific striped bass sandwich that built its following. Expect fish congee, smoked whitefish tartine, nori-seasoned crispy potatoes, and specialty espresso in the expanded space. The move gives one of LA's best-value kitchens, a two-time Michelin Bib Gourmand, real room to grow. WEBSITE MENU INSTAGRAM + ADD TO GUIDE DAYBIRD ON INSTAGRAM MELROSE Sichuan Fried Chicken Lands On Melrose Ave Daybird, the cult Sichuan fried chicken shop, just opened its new home at 7217 Melrose Avenue, trading its Silver Lake origins for a larger, bar-like room with marble counters and gold rooster lamps. The kitchen keeps the crave-worthy hits, spicy tenders and over-the-top fried chicken sandwiches, and adds a fried fish sandwich crowned with caviar tartar sauce. The Infatuation already flagged it as a spot to watch for fried chicken fans. It is a spicy, joyful addition to the Melrose stretch. MENU INSTAGRAM + ADD TO GUIDE MORE EATS 🍵 SANTA MONICA: Sana'a Cafe is bringing its Yemeni coffee tradition to Pico Boulevard — via WhatNow Los Angeles 🍝 KOREATOWN: Lapaba, the Korean-Italian pasta bar, just earned a triumphant new review — via Time Out 🍕 PALMS: Pizzeria Sei, ranked the No. 2 pizzeria in the country two years running, opened a bigger second location on Tabor Street — via Time Out LA COMMUNITY02 / 06 AI CURATED BY CURATIONS SANTA MONICA COAST Open Streets Takes Over Downtown Santa Monica closes its streets to cars on Sunday July 19 for the free COAST Open Streets Festival, running from the Third Street Promenade down to the pier. Walk, bike, or skate a car-free stretch lined with live art, music, performances, food trucks, and family activities. It lands the same weekend as the World Cup final, so expect an extra layer of communal celebration by the water. Fully free and built for all ages. RSVP FREE + ADD TO GUIDE GRIFFITH PARK Free World Cup Final On The Autry Lawn The Autry Museum turns its Griffith Park lawn into a free community watch party for the World Cup final on Sunday July 19. Futbol for the People pairs the big-screen match with food trucks, a vendor market, photo ops, and room for the whole family to spread out. It is a low-key, high-spirit way to catch the tournament's closing moment with a crowd. Bring a blanket and get there early. RSVP FREE + ADD TO GUIDE MORE COMMUNITY 🌴 GRIFFITH PARK: LA28 opens Games-time volunteer applications and hosts a Fern Canyon clean-up with Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis — via LA28 DEVELOPMENT03 / 06 CREDIT: KENNEDY WILSON / JAMISON DOWNTOWN LA A Vacant Office Tower Becomes 512 Homes The former World Trade Center office building in Downtown is being converted into Sky Castle, an adaptive-reuse project delivering 512 apartments. Kennedy Wilson and Jamison are leading the conversion, with the first 241 units set to land by late 2026 and rents starting around 937 dollars. It is one of the clearest examples yet of LA turning empty office space into places to live. The full vision points toward thousands of units across similar transit-adjacent conversions. SEE THE PLANS + ADD TO GUIDE MORE DEVELOPMENT 🏡 SANTA MONICA: A 456-home project heads to design review on Ocean Park Boulevard — via LA YIMBY BUSINESS04 / 06 DELTA NEWS DELTA Delta Opens Its Second Delta One Lounge At LAX Delta Air Lines has opened its second Delta One Lounge at LAX, deepening the airline's premium footprint at one of its West Coast anchors. The move signals continued investment in LA's travel and hospitality sector as the city builds toward a packed events calendar. Premium-cabin and eligible flyers get an expanded lounge experience on the ground. It lands as LAX keeps upgrading ahead of a major run of global arrivals. READ MORE + ADD TO GUIDE MORE BUSINESS ⛳ WOODLAND HILLS: Urban Golf Performance will open a new training facility in Woodland Hills — via WhatNow Los Angeles ENTERTAINMENT05 / 06 AI CURATED BY CURATIONS HOLLYWOOD Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Get Their Hollywood Star Bone Thugs-N-Harmony were honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6126 Hollywood Boulevard on July 8, marking more than 35 years since the group broke out of Cleveland into global influence. The ceremony drew Ice-T, Fat Joe, and radio host Big Boy to speak, turning the corner into a celebration of the group's legacy. It is a milestone moment for a hip-hop act that reshaped the genre's harmonies and flow. The star cements their place in the city's entertainment history. READ THE RECAP + ADD TO GUIDE BOX OFFICE RECAP MOANA LEADS THE PACK Disney's live-action Moana sailed to number one with a 43 million dollar debut, more than doubling the rest of the chart. Family films kept the summer humming, with Minions and Monsters and Toy Story 5 both holding strong in their return weekends. TOP FIVE | WEEKEND OF JULY 10TH TO 12TH, 2026 🏅MoanaDisney · Wk 1 $43.1m opening 🥈Minions & MonstersUniversal · Wk 2 $21.2m weekend 🥉Toy Story 5Disney Pixar · Wk 4 $19.0m weekend 4️⃣Evil Dead BurnWarner Bros. · Wk 1 $13.7m opening 5️⃣Young WashingtonAngel Studios · Wk 2 $6.9m weekend FULL BOX OFFICE REPORT MORE ENTERTAINMENT 🎬 HOLLYWOOD: Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi conducts the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl July 21 to 23 — via Hollywood Bowl SPORTS06 / 06 DODGERS Dodgers Send Six To The All-Star Game The Dodgers landed six players on the 2026 MLB All-Star roster, tying for the most in baseball, with four voted in as fan-elected starters. Shohei Ohtani led all players in votes, joined in the starting lineup by Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, and breakout center fielder Andy Pages. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named to the pitching staff, and it extends the club's run of at least five All-Stars to seven straight years. It is one of the deepest All-Star showings in franchise history. READ THE RECAP + ADD TO GUIDE EL TRAFICO El Trafico Lights Up Friday Night El Trafico returns Friday July 17 as LA Galaxy host LAFC at Dignity Health Sports Park for a 7:25 PM kickoff. LAFC bring one of the league's most dangerous attacks, with Denis Bouanga locked in on a long-term deal and Son Heung-min anchoring the front line. It is the rivalry that always delivers, and a perfect Friday night for a watch party or a trip south. Bring the noise. SEE THE SCHEDULE + ADD TO GUIDE MORE SPORTS ⚾ DODGERS: Six Dodgers head to the All-Star Game, the most in MLB — via MLB.com 🏒 KINGS: Peter Laviolette takes over behind the bench and the Kings add Swedish forward Elton Hermansson in the first round — via NHL.com ✅ TRIVIA ANSWER ANSWER: SMOKEY ROBINSON AND GLADYS KNIGHT The pair headline a rare two-night double-bill at the Hollywood Bowl on July 24 and 25, 2026, a summit of Motown and Soul royalty. Go curate something only you could make. See you out there, LA. 4-DAY FORECAST · LA TUE 7/14 🌤️ 89° 66° MOSTLY SUNNY WED 7/15 ☀️ 95° 68° HOTTEST, SUNNY THU 7/16 ☀️ 92° 67° SUNNY FRI 7/17 ⛅ 84° 65° COOLER, MOSTLY SUNNY 🌤️ DISCUSSIONA warm inland stretch peaks Wednesday as the hottest day of the week, with valley highs pushing the mid 90s. Coastal neighborhoods stay 10 to 15 degrees cooler with morning low clouds burning off by midday. A gentle cooldown arrives Friday and settles the region back toward normal into the weekend. Hydrate, find shade midday, and enjoy the long light. VIEW FORECAST 🇺🇸 NATIONAL 01😋 This star just ate a planet, and it's not done yet ⟶ 02⚾ One thing to know about every player on the All-Star rosters tonight ⟶ 03📸 The best iPhone photography of the year, in pictures ⟶ 04🍝 Olive Garden brings back the Never Ending Pasta Pass ⟶ 05💻 macOS 27 Golden Gate public beta is now downloadable ⟶ 🌴 LOCAL 01🌳 LA advances a plan to close Wilshire through MacArthur Park and restore two acres of green space ⟶ 02📚 The Los Angeles Central Library celebrates its 100th birthday with a free downtown festival ⟶ 03🎨 South LA neighbors in 90037 can claim free annual passes to the Lucas Museum ⟶ 04⚽ LA Magazine maps every free World Cup fan zone still happening across the county ⟶ 05🧑‍🌾 The Palisades Farmers Market returns to Swarthmore on August 19th ⟶ 🎉 FUN 01🎶 KTLA's full 2026 Hollywood Bowl guide, from Paul Simon to My Chemical Romance ⟶ 02🚴 CicLAvia turns 6.6 car-free miles of Hollywood Blvd into an open streets playground Sunday ⟶ 03🎉 The best things to do in LA this week ⟶ 04🎬 Movies at the Park screens 50 First Dates on Thursday night ⟶ 05🎵 Grand Performances brings free outdoor concerts to California Plaza ⟶ 🔗 FROM LAST ISSUEJosephine opens in Silver Lake 💭 QUOTE OF THE DAY“RAVENS BRING THINGS TO PEOPLE. WE'RE LIKE THAT. IT'S OUR NATURE.” — PETER S. BEAGLE 📅 1886The Temple Street Cable Railway begins cable car service in Los Angeles, an early chapter in the city's public transit story. ❓ TRIVIA QUESTIONOn July 24 and 25, 2026, two of the most influential multi-Grammy-winning icons in Motown and Soul history are team-headlining a rare outdoor double-bill titled 'Just the Two of Us'. Which two legendary artists are sharing the stage? Both are Motown and Soul royalty, and the show's title borrows the name of a classic duet. ⚡ LIVE FROM THE PLATFORM 📚 TOP CURATOR GUIDESLIVE KAPCH DRIVE: SANTA MONICA TO MALIBU@KAI⚡ TRENDING↑ 1CASPOTS FOR INSTAGRAM HUSBANDS@CARMEN⚡ TRENDING↑ 1WYRAVEN WEEKEND CULTURE CRAWL@WYATT⚡ JUST EDITED↑ 2MIGREAT PLACES TO WORK REMOTE IN LA@MIKE⚡ JUST EDITED↑ 0AILA HOTEL POOLS YOU CAN ACTUALLY GET INTO@AISHA⚡ FRESH↑ 0ALL GUIDES → ⬆️ TOP EVENTS · WEEKLYLIVE 01Semi-Finals – World Cup Viewing Party: TBDNIGHTLIFE📅 TUE · JUL 14 · 📍 THE LODGE ROOM · ↑ 6 02World Cup 26 Watch Party – Semifinal (TBD)NIGHTLIFE📅 TUE · JUL 14 · 📍 THE REGENT THEATER · ↑ 6 03DJ AmyMUSIC📅 TUE · JUL 14 · 📍 SID’S BAR AT SID THE CAT AUDITORIUM · ↑ 6 04The No ChasersCOMMUNITY📅 TUE · JUL 14 · 📍 HARVELLE’S SANTA MONICA · ↑ 6 05Ben LapidusMUSIC📅 TUE · JUL 14 · 📍 THE MOROCCAN LOUNGE · ↑ 6 🗓 TOP EVENTS · MONTHLYLIVE 01Semi-Finals – World Cup Viewing Party: TBDNIGHTLIFE📅 TUE · JUL 14 · 📍 THE LODGE ROOM · ↑ 6 02World Cup 26 Watch Party – Semifinal (TBD)NIGHTLIFE📅 TUE · JUL 14 · 📍 THE REGENT THEATER · ↑ 6 03DJ AmyMUSIC📅 TUE · JUL 14 · 📍 SID’S BAR AT SID THE CAT AUDITORIUM · ↑ 6 04The No ChasersCOMMUNITY📅 TUE · JUL 14 · 📍 HARVELLE’S SANTA MONICA · ↑ 6 05Ben LapidusMUSIC📅 TUE · JUL 14 · 📍 THE MOROCCAN LOUNGE · ↑ 6 GOT TASTE? 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