Thursday, September 17, 2026, 2:00 AM - 5:00 AM · Velvet Lounge at the Culver Hotel, Culver City, Los Angeles
The Plus-One Party dating mixer hits Velvet Lounge on September 16th with a twist: each guest brings a single friend of the opposite gender for someone else to meet. The format keeps the crowd gender balanced and vetted, more house party than awkward singles mixer.
Old Hollywood energy with a martini habit. Tucked inside the landmark Culver Hotel, this jewel-box bar does live jazz, low lighting, and the kind of polished wood-and-brass glow that makes you sit up straighter. On weekends, the band kicks in and suddenly everyone’s two negronis deep, swaying like they’ve been cast in a black-and-white film. It’s equal parts date-night flex and “we cleaned up for this,” with just enough theatrical flair to justify ordering something classic and strong.
Non-alcoholic Negroni with nuanced juniper, citrus, and floral notes.
An elegant take on the Moscow Mule with Nolet's Silver Gin, ginger beer, and grapefruit.
Ketel One Citroen, lemon, muddled strawberries, Prosecco. Honors the hotel's Oz legacy.