Plus, Regarding Her’s Women’s History Month Festival and Getty Center’s Selected Shorts

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Oscars Week at The Academy Museum — March 6-15 

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The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is in full swing for Hollywood’s biggest night, featuring screenings and panels throughout the weekend, Best Picture-themed cocktails at Fanny’s and its annual glitzy Academy Awards watch party. 

Amiguita Opens in Silver Lake — March 11 

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Chef Alejandro Eusebio’s 34-seat Afro-Latin is now open, serving dishes like plantain gnocchi, charcoal-grilled mussels, yellowtail tiradito and more. 

Caffe Luxxe Opens in Culver City — March 12 

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In the midst of celebrating 20 years, Caffe Luxxe unveils a new location in Culver City with $1 cappuccinos and brewed coffees (with Luxxista Rewards app) and a limited-edition mug for the first 250 visitors who make a purchase.  

Pi Day at North Italia — March 14 

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Across its California locations, North Italia welcomes Pi Day with a new pizza available through April 10: chicken al pastor with pineapple, jalapeno salsa, avocado and queso fresco. 

Sender One x GorpGirls Women’s History Month Event — March 14 

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Indoor climbing gym Sender One and GorpGirls, a community dedicated to helping women feel confident and supported in the outdoors, team up for an evening featuring an intro climbing class and flower arranging workshop with Flower Duet. 

Getty Center’s Selected Shorts — March 14 

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Hosted by Meg Wolitzer, actors like Jason Ritter, Michael Urie, Liza Weil and Sasheer Zamata bring literature to life with performances (3 and 7 p.m.) of short fiction stories inspired by Getty’s exhibition of early modern drawings.   

West Hollywood Rainbow District Oscar Watch Parties — March 15 

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Bars and eateries along Santa Monica Boulevard roll out the red carpet for the Oscars with themed cocktails, specials, oversized screens for the big night and more. Stop by Gym Bar33 Taps, Fiesta Cantina, Mattie’s West Hollywood (formerly Rocco’s) and Micky’s to watch.  

Nettuno Sunday Supper Series — March 15 

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Fairmont Breakers Long Beach’s lobby-level restaurant presents a multi-course, family-style dinner every Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. The debut supper features fried calamari, branzino, cheesecake and more. 

Bunny Brunch at The Grove — March 15  

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The Grove hosts its first Bunny Brunch at Sogno Toscano at 10 a.m. featuring photos with the Easter bunny alongside brunch favorites and bottomless mimosas.  

Regarding Her’s Women’s History Month Festival — Through March 31 

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Regarding Her’s annual March celebration of women-owned and led food and beverage businesses in Los Angeles is happening now, including events like Rossoblu’s chef collaboration dinner on March 11; Power of the Pour: Woman Winemaker Dinner on March 13; Wallflour x Milkfarm-Raclette pizza square collaboration from March 13-15 and a dinner party bu Kiano Moju on March 14. Events later in the month include Maydan Market Monday on March 23 and the Women-Powered Lincoln Avenue Parking Lot Party Benefit For Altadena on March 29.

Popular Now Open in Encino  

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Tel Aviv Restaurant Group takes over the former Aroma Cafe in Encino for its seventh restaurant, a Tulum-inspired restaurant serving Mediterranean fusion dishes like yellowtail tartar, bucatini cacio e pepe and seared sea bream risotto.