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The film 'Off the Ledge' screens at NewFilmmakers LA tonight at Sunset Gower Studios.
NERD NITE
The first
Nerd Night LA
takes over the Air-Conditioned Supper Club in Venice tonight. It sounds a little like the Mindshare events with a mix of a little learning and a little drinking. Tonight, there will be three “nerds” giving presentations on personal injury lawsuits, staph infections and computer hacking. 7:30 pm. $10 at the door.
FILM
NewFilmmakers LA
takes over Sunset Gower Studios for its monthly screening program of five short films, one documentary and one narrative film, from 5:30-11:30 pm tonight. Documentary reception and screening is at 5:30 and 6, respectively, followed by the shorts reception and program at 7 and 7:30, and then the feature film reception at 8:30 with the screening at 9 pm. Admission to each program is $5 and includes a pre-screening reception (full bar and snacks) with the filmmakers.
COCKTAILS
We have about a week left to head over for an evening of the setting sun and cocktails at
Descanso Gardens
. Through Sept. 9 (Tues-Thurs), the gardens are open until 8 pm, and visitors can head over to the Japanese Full Moon Tea House, which has been transformed into the Camellia Lounge. Sip on iced tea cocktials like Irish Tea-se (Earl Grey and Bailey’s) or Pink Perfection (Chamagne, vodka, crimson berry tea, berry syrup) and partake in small plates. Admission to the gardens: $8.
KNOTTY DERBY*
Bigfoot Lodge (East)
presents the monthly Knotty Pine Derby Championship Race tonight at 9 pm. It’s simple, build a car from a kit (which are available for purchase at the bar), follow the rules and let it rip.
*Pencil pick of the day
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