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This week's newsletter includes events, top dining spots, where to watch the Super Bowl, and how LA is rebuilding after the fires. Whether you're looking for a great place to catch live music, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, or grab a solid meal, I've got you covered.

Check it out below, and as always—if you have an event, restaurant, or topic you want to see featured, just hit reply!

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Events

?? Live Music at ōwa - February 2025

Catch DJ sets and live performances at ōwa, Venice Beach (1635 Abbot Kinney Blvd):

• Birdee (DJ Set): Sat, 2/1 | 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
• Ricardo Lemvo (Cuban & Kizomba): Tues, 2/11 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• LA Song Machine (Rock Classics): Tues, 2/25 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

?? Full lineup: ōwa Venice Instagram.

? Startup Café - February 5, 2025

A networking event at The KINN, Los Angeles, featuring Jim Armstrong (Composite Ventures) on venture capital insights.

?? Details & RSVP: Event Page.

?? Nitrate Film Festival - American Cinematheque

Classic films on rare nitrate prints at Egyptian Theatre | Feb 14-23.

?? Details & Tickets: American Cinematheque.

?? NYC ?? LA - Wildfire Relief Fundraiser

Support wildfire victims at Santa Monica Brew Works. The first drink is free, and donations go to Habitat for Humanity and the LAFD Foundation.

?? Details & Tickets: Event Page.

Where to Watch the Super Bowl

Looking for a big-screen, game-day atmosphere? Try these favorites:

?? Big Dean's (Santa Monica) – Beachfront, cold beers, no frills.

?? Waterfront (Venice) – Ocean views + great beer selection.

?? Brennan's (Marina del Rey) – Spacious patio + energetic crowd.

?? Barney's Beanery (Westwood) – LA sports bar institution.

?? Tower 12 (Hermosa Beach) – Stylish setting with an upstairs deck.

DTLA Dining Spots

?? DAMA – Latin-inspired bites + craft cocktails. Menu

?? Badmaash – Modern Indian gastropub. Menu

?? Bavel – Middle Eastern flavors. Menu

Rebuilding from the Fire

The Eaton and Palisades fires devastated parts of LA, and $4.2B in insurance claims have been paid so far. Survivors may qualify for advance funds without itemizing claims.

?? Additional Assistance:

• Disaster Legal Services – Help with insurance claims, lost documents, and FEMA appeals.
• Mortgage Assistance (203h & 203k Programs) – Loans for rebuilding or purchasing homes.

?? Resources: California Department of Insurance | Disaster Assistance

?? Los Angeles

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