Capital Grille’s “Generous Pour” wine tasting experience has been an annual tradition for the last 16 years, and this year seven different wines from California’s coastal growing regions of Sonoma, Mendocino and Santa Barbra are available through Sept. 1. ladowntownnews.com/business/a-win…

Ren Martinez, formerly known as Ren Farren, is a powerhouse vocalist rising in the music and entertainment industry. Ren Farren Martinez is on the cusp of releasing her first full-length album, “Fingers Crossed.” Profile at ladowntownnews.com/arts_and_enter….

The votes are in. The people have spoken… It’s the Best of Downtown Los Angeles! Find out DTLA residents’ favorite businesses, organizations and people at ladowntownnews.com/digital_editio….

Through a new partnership, Homeboy Industries and Tepito Coffee aim to open more coffee shops across LA to strengthen the mission of Homeboy Industries to provide skilled, quality jobs and opportunities for formerly incarcerated and gang-involved individuals. ladowntownnews.com/news/grounds-f…

#ConsiderThis: A scary part of Vance’s bigotry toward childless women is an underlying medieval prejudice that says a woman’s worth is only as good as her reproductivity. ladowntownnews.com/opinion/consid…

It’s that time of year again when my office undertakes its most important function of the fiscal year, writes County Assessor Jeff Prang, that lays the groundwork for the very property taxes that pay for our vital public services: The Assessment Roll. ladowntownnews.com/opinion/2024-a…

Four men were arrested last week on charges related to the death of 37-year-old “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor. ladowntownnews.com/news/arrests-m…

LA Chinatown’s LA Hungry Ghost Festival this weekend will honor the past and celebrate the present through traditional art performances with a modern flair. ladowntownnews.com/arts_and_enter…

Structural engineer and pioneer Nabih Youssef’s visionary leadership, innovative engineering, and profound kindness left an enduring mark on the design and construction community. ladowntownnews.com/news/enduring-…

DTLA gets hairier as the Beardo with Attitude and Gentlemen’s Social Club of Los Angeles hosts the 2024 Beard Battle to support the LA Food Bank this weekend. ladowntownnews.com/arts_and_enter…

Artist Dave Pressler, acclaimed for his animation work on “Robot and Monster” and as executive producer of the hit Nickelodeon reboot of “Rugrats,” is bringing his artwork to DTLA’s Gabba Gallery. ladowntownnews.com/arts_and_enter….

#ConsiderThis: This whole JD Vance-driven conversation about “childless cat ladies” is ridiculous, as well as insulting. To paraphrase … presumptive Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz … what you do with your reproductive potential is nobody’s business! ladowntownnews.com/opinion/consid…

Peter Hook & the Light will return to the area on Friday, Sept. 20, to perform Joy Division and New Order’s “Substance” albums in their entirety at the Hollywood Palladium. Interview with Peter Hook now at ladowntownnews.com/arts_and_enter….

While it may seem that most city entertainment excursions take hours of drive time, it’s easy to experience some of the world’s best theater, hip-hop, opera, symphony, pop music and dance almost nightly while never leaving Downtown. ladowntownnews.com/arts_and_enter…

.Keane singer Tom Chaplin was hesitant about revisiting the past and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the piano-pop act’s debut, “Hopes and Fears.” Eventually, he and his bandmates gave in, and now they play the The Greek Theatre on Sept. 5. ladowntownnews.com/arts_and_enter…

At the fifth LA Tequila Fest, the signature fundraising event for the Andrés y María Cárdenas Family Foundation, attendees will have the chance to explore over 85 different award-winning premium mezcal and tequila brands. ladowntownnews.com/arts_and_enter…

Where Fabby’s once served up sandwiches showcasing Mexican ingredients and a French technique now sits Temaki Society, which offers open-faced handrolls and other dishes inside The Grayson Bar. ladowntownnews.com/business/handr…

From a spread of 36 collectors, creators and cultural influencers including Jeremy Scott, Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte, Kevin Hall, Arianne Phillips, B. Akerlund and Dita Von Teese, ASU FIDM Museum’s “Fashion Statements” exhibition opens Sept. 5. ladowntownnews.com/arts_and_enter…

Danny O’Donoghue’s expressive, emotional lyrics have pushed his band the script to the top of the charts worldwide. The band opens for Pink at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 15. ladowntownnews.com/arts_and_enter…