NETFLIX GOES ALL OUT
FOR LAUGHS THIS YEAR
👋 HEY CUTIE!
I want to thank everyone for submitting events + feedback on the new CurationsLA Events Platform. With Netflix is a Joke. Fest, FIFA World Cup, and other events (Olympics in '28), now might be a good time to check the Ad page if you have a brand. Run a nonprofit? Lmk, you get free ad space. And now, more Good Vibes! See you all on Friday - Wyatt
"THE BEST PEOPLE I KNOW ACT LIKE THEY'RE STILL CATCHING UP"
— SHANE PARRISH
| ON THIS DAY | 2010: Kobe Bryant becomes the youngest NBA player to reach 25,000 career points at 31 years, 151 days; beats Wilt Chamberlain by 35 days |
For the first time in 10 years, which beloved New Zealand musical comedy duo is returning to the stage for a live performance during the 2026 Netflix Is a Joke Fest?
- Tenacious D
- Flight of the Conchords
- Garfunkel and Oates
- The Lonely Island
Answer at the bottom of the email.
🍟 EATS | 📆 EVENTS
🌴 COMMUNITY 🏡 DEVELOPMENT
💼 BIZ |🎬 ENTERTAINMENT
🏈 SPORTS | 💌 EMAIL CONTENT
🛣️ NATIONAL
- 📦 AMAZON: Amazon gets approval to build massive retail concept in Orlando Park (Chicago / Illinois)
- 👩🎤 KPOP: KPop Demon Hunters is Netflix's most watched move (or show) ever and it's not even close
- 🧪 PHYSICS: A new theory says gravity may come from entropy, might lead to a new unified theory of physics
- ❤️🩹 ALZHEIMER'S: Groundbreaking study shows Alzheimer's may be reversible in advanced stages
- 💸 WARNER BROS BID: Netflix updates Warner Bros bid to all-cash offer
- 🔗 CURATIONSLA: Last publication's most viewed content: Bar Etoile opens in Melrose Hill serving French cuisine
🤙 LOCAL
- 📚 SOCAL LIVING: Brand Library to highlight Southern California living
- 🥬 DESCANSO GARDENS: Descanso Gardens exhibit that explores relationships with nature starts this Saturday
- 🎞️ FILM Q4: FilmLA says Q4 sees boost in production amid 2025 decline
- 📰 LA LOCAL: The LA Local launches new publications serving ten additional neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles
- 💐 SUPERBOOM: 2026 might bring back a spring superbloom to Southern California with recent record rainfall
🎉 FUN
- 🎤 350+ COMEDY SHOWS: Netflix is a Joke. Fest returns to Los Angeles and is bolder than ever with so many stars and comedians participating
- 🍹 LOS FELIZ: Vandell is the hot bar in town that Los Angeles needs now
- 🔭 GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY: Griffith Observatory's first major exhibit in nineteen years (debuts next week) is a Celestial gem
- 📆 LOS ANGELES: Things to do this week in Los Angeles, thru Friday
- 🎸 CONCERTS: The best concerts happening this week + weekend in LA
💌 CURATOR'S CORNER
Volo Sports launches in LA with a free rager at Santa Monica Brew Works on Thursday 6:00pm - 9:00pm: two drink tickets, food, Lakers/Clippers on the big screen, DJ Spider spinning, and up to $5K in giveaways if you're lucky. RSVP required (first-come basis, no guarantees), then hit the DIY recovery stations and bar games with people actually trying to build community instead of just flex. League sign-ups for everything from pickleball to dodgeball close January 22, so if you've been looking for your people, this is the move.
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🍟 EATS
HOLLYWOOD
NEW YORK NOOK
A Russian-born owner just opened the doors to New York Nook at 7065 Sunset (corner of La Brea), elevating his longtime Little New York concept into something bigger: family-style European dining with serious pedigree. The menu reads like a love letter to Eastern Europe: borscht with pampushky, beef stroganoff, grilled branzino, pelmeni, vareniki, and Wagyu chebureki, all cooked from recipes that have traveled from Russian and Ukrainian kitchens to Hollywood. It's designed as a lounge with sports on the screens and wine flowing, the kind of spot that feels like home the moment you walk in.
CULVER CITY
BROKEN SPANISH COMEDOR
Chef Ray Garcia (Esquire's 2015 Chef of the Year) just reopened his acclaimed Broken Spanish as Broken Spanish Comedor at 12565 Washington, ditching the Downtown formality for a neighborhood-friendly approach that keeps the passion but drops the price with most dishes running $15–$22. The menu honks back to Mexican comedores (mom-and-pop joints slinging homestyle food): crispy chicharrón in garlic mojo with red cabbage slaw, enchiladas verdes inspired by Garcia's childhood, fideo with avocado and hoja santa, and the signature refried lentils that blur the line between dal and tradition. Walk-ins welcome, happy hour M–F 4:00pm–6:00pm at the bar, and the A-Frame building with heated patio makes this the most exciting Mexican opening LA's seen in months.
MELROSE HILL
LITTLE FISH
After four years in the making, chefs Anna Sonenshein + Niki Vahle have turned the brick building at 5035 Melrose into the full-service seafood restaurant LA's been waiting for. Born as a pandemic backyard pop-up and refined through years of market appearances, Little Fish is now serving lunch, apéro, and dinner Wednesday thru Sunday with the fried fish sandwich that built their cult following plus new depth: tuna-stuffed olives, beef carpaccio crowned with uni cream, steelhead trout finished in roe relish, and a tuna melt on Bub & Grandma's rye that's already getting press love.
MORE EATS
🚀 Saugus Cafe, Los Angeles County's oldest cafe, reopens with new owner
🚗 Big game food trends: DoorDash data reveals how America eats on gameday
😋 Dine LA Winter Restaurant Week starts this Friday and goes thru February 6th
📆 EVENTS
| TODAY (WEDNESDAY) |
| 7:30PM | Sam Harris | The Wiltern |
| 8:00PM | Shimmy Shimmy Ya (Spade, Burr, Lee + more) | The Comedy Store |
| 8:00PM | Jeff Garlin | Flappers Burbank |
| TOMORROW (THURSDAY) |
| 7:00PM | Lakers vs Clippers | Intuit Dome |
| 8:00PM | Pete Holmes | Largo |
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🌴 COMMUNITY
FORECAST
COOLING DRIZZLES
| Day | Vibes | Hi/Lo | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 🌥️ Mostly cloudy | 64 / 50 °F | 6:56 AM | 5:07 PM |
| Thu | 🌧️ Light rain | 62 / 48 °F | 6:56 AM | 5:08 PM |
| Fri | 🌦️ AM drizzle | 63 / 47 °F | 6:55 AM | 5:09 PM |
| Sat | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 65 / 49 °F | 6:55 AM | 5:10 PM |
| Sun | ☀️ Mostly sunny | 68 / 50 °F | 6:54 AM | 5:11 PM |
Los Angeles is expected to enter a significant cooling trend starting today. Light rain or drizzle is possible Thursday into Friday morning under cloudy skies, with temperatures likely remaining in the 60s outside of the mountains. Sunny skies and warming trends return by Sunday as weak to moderate offshore flow brings drying conditions into next week.
CASTING CALL
BAYWATCH OPEN CALL
The iconic lifeguard drama is returning to its roots with an open casting call at the Marina del Rey Marriott on February 18. Producers are seeking actors 18 and older for series regulars and guest roles in the upcoming 12 episode Fox revival. Interested participants must register online by February 17 and arrive in polished, beach-appropriate attire to read provided scenes. Filming for the reboot begins this March at Venice Beach and the Fox Studio Lot.
MORE COMMUNITY
🌹 City of Pasadena adds six speed feedback signs on four arterial streets
🚧 Caltrans announces ongoing road closures on PCH, Topanga Canyon Blvd
🏡 DEVELOPMENT
OCEAN PARK
456-UNIT MIXED-USE TOWER
Trammell Crow Company is replacing the office complex at 2716 Ocean Park Boulevard (north of the Santa Monica airport) with an eight-story apartment tower housing 456 studios through three-bedrooms stacked above 6,200 square feet of commercial space and parking for 668 vehicles. AC Martin's design includes internal courtyards, roof decks, and a fitness center—and here's the community win: 46 units locked in at below-market rents as part of density bonus incentives. It's another piece of the puzzle as Santa Monica keeps adding housing density near the airport while the city explores converting the airport itself into park space—this one sits adjacent to BXP's similar mixed-use project at 2800 28th Street.
💼 BIZ
LONG BEACH
JETZERO RAISES $175M SERIES B
Long Beach aviation startup JetZero just landed a $175mn Series B led by B Capital to build its revolutionary all-wing airliner. Backed by giants like United and Northrop Grumman, the Z4 prototype is on track for its first flight in 2027 at their local Long Beach headquarters. This massive capital injection brings their total funding to over $1bn as they aim to slash fuel emissions by 50% and redefine the future of commercial flight.
LA REAL ESTATE
AI-POWERED PLATFORM
Los Angeles real estate tech startup No Agent List just secured a $10mn private investment to launch its AI-powered platform designed to bypass traditional commission gatekeepers. Founded by Richie Delao, the app gives locals direct access to agent-level tools and property data ahead of its highly anticipated Spring 2026 launch. By putting the power of valuation and closing back into the hands of buyers and sellers, this LA-based disruptor is making real estate transactions more transparent and accessible for everyone.
🎬 ENTERTAINMENT
NETFLIX
NETFLIX IS A JOKE.
The Netflix Is a Joke Fest returns to Los Angeles for its third year, transforming the city into the global epicenter of laughter with over 350 live events. Comedy giants like Jerry Seinfeld, Ali Wong, and Shane Gillis will headline iconic venues ranging from the Hollywood Bowl to the Intuit Dome. Tickets for this massive week-long takeover go on sale Friday, featuring exclusive specials, live podcast tapings, and a star-studded tribute to Pee-wee Herman.
CHRISTMAS STREAMING
55.1BN VIEWING MINUTES
Americans binged 55.1BN viewing minutes across streaming platforms on Christmas Day recently, the biggest single streaming day in US history, crushing the 2024 record by 8%. Netflix's Lions-Vikings NFL game averaged 27.5mn viewers (peaked at 30mn), making it the most-streamed game ever, while the Cowboys-Commanders drew 19.9mn on the same platform. Streaming accounted for a jaw-dropping 54% of all TV watched that day, only the second time ever streaming has topped 50% in a single day. The combo of NFL games, new Stranger Things season five episodes, and holiday classics proved that live sports + prestige content = the future of how America watches.
🏈 SPORTS
NFC CHAMPIONSHIP
RAMS AT SEAHAWKS PREVIEW
The Rams are heading to Seattle this Sunday for a high-stakes NFC Championship showdown against the Seahawks. After dominant road wins in Chicago and Carolina, Sean McVay's squad enters the game as 2.5-point underdogs with a Super Bowl berth on the line. Kickoff is set for 3:30pm local, and fans can catch the divisional rubber match streaming live on Fubo as the Rams look to secure their spot on the world's biggest stage.
🗳️ ANSWER TO TODAY'S TRIVIA QUESTION
FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS
