Kress opening early next month
Hollywood's The Kress is sure to impress even the most jaded scenester when it opens in early June. Expect a pan-Asian restaurant on the main floor, a basement club straight out of Las Vegas (pictured), and a rooftop bar with stellar views.
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Venue bids farewell to Fairfax
Largo opened its doors to Fairfax Avenue for the last time Monday. But fear not, fans of comedy and Jon Brion: The venue will re-open next month on La Cienega, where it will live on as Largo at the Coronet. We'll miss the cozy Fairfax space.
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Therapy moves to Nacional
Due to upcoming construction at Cahuenga St. bar Tokio (owner Danny B is changing Tokio into a new offering named Ecco this summer), house music party (every Wednesday) Therapy is moving temporarily to nearby Nacional in Hollywood.
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Crown Bar fit for a king
The new Santa Monica Blvd. bar from the same team behind the Dime and Winston's (Andy Fiscella & Chris Huvane), has finally opened. Expect distressed mirrors, studded ottomans, a marble-topped bar and a sophisticated, connected crowd.
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Basque burns in fire
Popular Hollywood nightclub Basque is gone. Flames destroyed the venue (formerly Deep) on Vine St. early April 30, in spite of the efforts of over 150 firefighters. No word yet from owners on plans to re-open anytime soon.
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Spring has sprung at El Prado
El Prado (Spanish for meadow) has arrived along with the fair weather, just in time for Echo Park locals who are tired of the usual options. The small bar is upscale -- with exposed brick walls and high-end beers -- yet cozy, too. Open weekends only.
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Viper Room changes coming
New club owner Harry Morton (of Pink Taco and Hard Rock fame) is shutting down the Viper Room May 16 to make a few minor tweaks. The venerable rock club will reopen "with a bang" the last week of May, according to reps.
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Conga Room opens this fall
The Latin entertainment venue formerly ensconced on L.A.'s Miracle Mile will open downtown this fall. Owned by high-profile celebs Jimmy Smits, Jennifer Lopez, Sheila E. and Paul Rodriguez, the club will host live acts at its new L.A. Live digs.
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Temple Bar gets fresh
Santa Monica's Temple bar and Urb magazine have teamed up to celebrate the launch of the magazine's latest issue with "Fresh Fridays." Expect high-energy underground hip-hop and mash-ups courtesy of Atlanta's DJ Proton.
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His Purpleness goes "green"
Prince is playing Hollywood's Green Door tonight in a special limited ticket engagement. Good luck getting in, however; at $200 a ticket, the crowd will be moneyed and connected (not unlike a usual night at the Chateau-like lounge).
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