EATINGOUT ■ Through May 22 CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR El Capitan Theatre
Catch the film in Dolby Atmos at this famed Hollywood theater, which now offers VIP Nightcap Tickets for adults (includes a preferred seat, popcorn and beer or wine). elcapitantickets.com
■ Sun. | May 22 VENICE ART WALK Google Los Angeles
Google’s Venice offices become an art gallery for this legendary silent art auction with works by Don Bachardy, Ed Ruscha and tons more. Also: artist studio tours, artisan shops, music and food. veniceartwalk.org
■ Through May 22 VAMPIRE LESBIANS OF SODOM Precinct
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The famed play by Charles Busch comes to life onstage, starring RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Kelly Mantle and Brad Griffith. Runs Saturdays and Sundays. vlsla.com
■ Mon. | May 23 THE SHAKESPEARE SHOW Local cinemas
■ Sun. | May 22 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM The Crest
Julie Taymor’s production of Shakespeare’s play is now an immersive, inventive cinematic experience filmed during her highly acclaimed inaugural stage production. Screens at 2 p.m. crestwestwood.com ■ Sun. | May 22 WORLD DOG DAY West Hollywood Park
A full-day event to celebrate our furry friends, presented by the Vanderpump Dog Foundation, which is dedicated to ending animal abuse worldwide. With a dog spa and boutique, a pet psychic, live music, contests and more. vanderpumpdogs.org
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Celebrate 400 years of the world’s greatest playwright with a show recorded live at the Royal Shakespeare Company and broadcast nationwide for one night. Hosted by David Tennant and Catherine Tate, the event will include appearances by Benedict Cumberbatch, Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen and more. ■ Through May 29 SCI-FEST Acme Theater
This is the third year of the L.A.-based science fiction one-act play festival, which will showcase plays adapted from Janis Ian and horror master Clive Barker. sci-fest.com ■ Through Sept. 12 FACTORY OF THE SUN MOCA
It’s the U.S. premiere of Hito Steyerl’s landmark video installation, in which he looks at the unprecedented global flow of data and the prevalence of surveillance. moca.org
The roasted butternut squash comes cut in emember that summer you spent half and overflowing with butter, candied abroad in Spain? Taking the train cashews and savory dukkah with whole between Barcelona and Madrid, anasesame seeds, while the chorizo with saulyzing El Greco’s brush strokes in Toledo, erkraut feels relatively Teutonic in flavor, wandering the Alhambra’s rambling garthough it’s hearty enough to satisfy appedens … and, yes, snacking on tapas and tites from anywhere on the continent. The those little skewers of grilled meat called housemade fermented vegetables are also morunos while swilling cheap table wine a treat worth trying, as is the rotisserie halfat a little taberna? cabbage, slightly charred and served with a Well, those glory days are back, thanks yogurt dressing. to a new restaurant at the Grove Farmer’s You’ll want to order a namesake Market. Moruno is the first of two locamoruno, like the Moorish-inflected lamb tions from partners David Rosoff and option, its cubes of tender meat marinated Chris Feldmeier (whose résumés include with turmeric; the moruno with chicken thigh Campanile and Osteria Mozza). It occupies meat is seasoned with garlic and cilantro. the former Short Order space at the southThere are also “sub” versions west corner of the market, and of both, served on substantial offers a few little tables as well baguettes. The lamb moruno as some bar stools with a view is garnished with a heaping of the small kitchen. helping of horseradish baba The bar specializes in ganoush, red onions, pepcocktails using its own properoncini and mint for a nice, prietary vermouth (made in spring-like taste. partnership with Palmina), Among other specialties which you’ll find in cocktails are the rotisserie chicken and like the Inigo Montoya, with Moruno rotisserie pork shoulder, Vermina white vermouth, car6333 W. 3rd St., L.A. which is served sliced with damom, apricot, Meyer lemon (323) 372-1251 morunola.com a slightly sweet caramelized and seltzer. Though if you want crust over a bed of braised something stronger, opt for the $$$$$ escarole. Armada Old Fashioned with Hands down, the best bourbon, Spanish brandy, Atmosphere dessert here is the fried bisPedro Ximenez sherry, Spanish A taberna inside the cuit with tangerine-thyme bitters and a lemon twist. farmers market marmalade and vanilla ice (It’s mellow but still packs a Standout Dishes cream; it’s the perfect interpunch.) There are also myriad Butternut squash, the section of savory and sweet, of wine selections arranged by lamb sub-moruno hot and cold. Less endearing, region and topography. Drinks though perhaps more interestThe menu begins with Armada Old Fashioned, Inigo Montoya ing, is the chunky saffron rice classic tapas, like a tortilla pudding with pistachios and española that’s equal parts Hours cherries. It’s a cleaner way to fluffy egg omelet and thinly Noon–11 p.m. Mon-Sat, noon-10 p.m. Sun end the meal, though chances sliced potato, kind of like a are you’ve cleaned your plate rustic quiche, this one slathReservations already. —Eric Rosen ered with a light hollandaise. Not required
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