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LA BREA—Today from 6 to 9pm, Shelter Half is welcoming Book Stand to the family with a night of shopping and live music over bites and refreshments at 161 S La Brea Ave. [Racked Inbox]
LA BREA—Brave Chick, a charitable fashion brand and women empowering movement, is hosting a fashion and beauty brunch this Saturday, August 10 from noon to 4pm. Taking place at 453 S La Brea Ave, the bash will feature light bites, mimosas and a mini pop up shop alongside a beauty bar where guests will be pampered with manis, lash extensions and more. Brave Chick will also be presenting their first B.E.A.M. award, which honors fearless and successful women in business, to Le Fashion Truck founders. Shoot an RSVP to info@imajepr.com if you'd like to partake in the festivities. [Racked Inbox]
THE GROVE—Kiehl's fourth annual LifeRide, which aims to raise funds and awareness for AIDS research foundation amfAR, is ending its nine-day philanthropic motorcycle ride from Seattle at The Grove this Thursday, August 8. The finale bash will start at 11:30am with a red carpet followed by a celeb ride up, a check presentation ceremony, a photo booth, temporary tats and more. [Racked Inbox]