August had an abundance of birthdays, debuts and end-of-summer festivities. See what happened around town below.
The H.Wood Group kicked off August with the debut of its newest concept, Keys. The EDM-driven nightlife concept pulses with a vintage aesthetic amidst best-in-class production technology and white glove service. The opening night enchanted the space Zack Bia spinning tunes.
Cinespia partied on with photo booths, live DJs and outdoor movie screenings throughout August at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, attracting the who’s who of Los Angeles, including Zoey Deutch, Jimmy Tatro, Hannah Einbinder, Juno Temple, Daisy Edgar Jones and Anna Sophia Robb.
On Aug. 8, Gaby Dalkin celebrated her first-ever collection with Crate & Barrel in Studio City. Throughout the VIP cocktail hour, invited guests got a first-hand look at the cookbook author’s new kitchen and entertaining pieces.
Over in Huntington Brach, Shiseido Blue Project held its fourth annual West Coast beach clean-up during the U.S. Open of Surf. Host Nina Dobrev was aided by the World Surf League, Wildcoast and others to make the shores trash-free.
Officially marking the Los Angeles Clipper’s move to Inglewood, Intuit Dome held its grand opening on Aug. 15 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and concert by Bruno Mars, who welcomed a special cameo from Lady Gaga. The red carpet also saw appearances from Clippers chairman Steve Balmer, Jennifer Lopez, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance, Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara, Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes, Simu Liu, Halle Bailey, Sophia Bush, Victoria Justice and Madison Reed, Paul Scheer and June Diane Raphael, Kenya Barris, Jimmy Jam, Derek Hough, Jimmy O. Yang, Amanda Kloots, Bozoma Saint John, Crystal Kung Minkoff and Rob Minkoff, Babyface, Irving Azoff and Shelli Azoff, Richard Weitz, Cam Christie, Derrick Jones Jr., Jordan Miller, Kai Jones, Kobe Brown, Mo Bamba, Trentyn Flowers, Catfish Jean, D-Nice and more.
Over in Burbank on Aug. 15, chef Michael Mina commemorated Bourbon Steak’s 10-year anniversary with gourmet food stations and fine wine. Fans and friends dined on beloved dishes from the restaurant's history.
Meanwhile, in Santa Monica on Aug. 15, James Kennedy made an appearance at Night Market with girlfriend Ally Lewber and Max Boyens. Dancing along to hits by Miley Cyrus, TLC and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, guests also enjoyed drinks by 818 Tequila and Sprinter Vodka Soda and food from Tacos 1986, Uncle Al’s BBQ, Urbn Pizza, The Boiling Crab, House of Empandas, The Bungalow’s Streaming Burger and Lei’d Cookies.
Cupshe honored World Beach Day in Santa Monica on Aug. 21. Treating guests to a relaxing beach day and a sculpt class, the event attracted Selling Sunset's Nicole Young, Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle and Perfect Match star Melinda Berry, Sports Illustrated model Katie Austin and TikTok star Avani.
Actor Keith Powers threw his birthday party at The West Hollywood Edition on Aug. 22. Kicking off with a rooftop poolside dinner, his dear friends got the A-list treatment with a bespoke menu that featured a prime dry-aged tomahawk steak asada, a crispy suckling pig and a jumbo-sized choco taco cake. Then, the festivities continued on for dancing at Sunset at Edition, which unveiled its No Bun Intended pop-up, which served a crunchwrap burger.
MusiCares and Amazon Music held the second of its three Live on the Lawn concerts on Aug. 23 in Culver City. Featuring performances by Ayoni, Ta Thomas and Jordan Ward, attendees relaxed in a picnic setting over bites from food trucks and music from DJs.
On Aug. 27, Beauty Stat toasted to the launch of its new Triple Plump Coconut Milk Serum at the Cafe Stat takeover of Blackwood Coffee in West Hollywood. Alongside the likes of Jamie Chung and Crystal Kung Minkoff, guests experienced a hands-on chemistry activation by founder Ron Robinson and mini facials.
To close out August, Avaline set a tranquil tone for the holiday weekend with a wellness event at a private residence in Bel-Air. Hosted by brand co-founder Katherine Power and Bravo’s Janet Caperna, the morning was powered by lattes, matcha, light bites by Erewhon and a yoga class by Monica Ross, which featured Avaline-banded mats, towels and water bottles. Guests—which included Brittany Cartwright, Jasmine Goode, Zack Wickham, Rachel Mbuki and influencer Alyssa Amoroso— went home with Avaline's organic rosé.
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Photography by: Courtesy Keys/The H.Wood Group; Eden Shohat; CBradyPhtography; Vivien Killea; Cinespia/Kelly Lee Barrett; Courtesy; Jennifer Johnson Photography; Getty Images for Intuit Dome; Amy Graves Photography; Emily Ferretti for Night Market at The Bungalow Santa Monica; Bella Camino; Loamis Rodriguez; Recording Academy/ Photos by Felipe Reina; Jennifer Johnson; Avaline
