Thursday's Scoop: Taste Art, WESTWEEK and Plenty of Meetings

Weho Weather: 50 Percent Chance of Rain

West Hollywood can expect a mostly cloudy day, with a high near 61, according to the National Weather Service. A 50 percent chance of rain is expected after 11 a.m. By the evening, the chance of precipitation will increase to 90 percent and temperatures will drop to around 48. 

Kicks Off

The one-of-a-kind cultural dining experience that brings together fine art and haute cuisine, presented by The Avenues: Art, Fashion and Design District, kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at . Taste Art evenings consist of a four- to five-course menu and wine pairing inspired by a selection of artworks that will be presented in a gallery-like atmosphere. Tickets are $180 and must be purchased online at www.AvenuesWH.com. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the West Hollywood Library Fund. 

 Continues

The weeklong celebration of fashion, art and design, will continue at the  Thursday with a Decorative Furnishings Association town hall meeting at 9 a.m. and "Transitions in the Design Industry" at 11 a.m., and a keynote by designers Kathryn Ireland, Jeffrey Alan Marks, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Mary McDonald and Nathan Turner of Bravo TV's upcoming series "Million Dollar Decorators" at 3 p.m. 

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Concert Roundup:

• The Further Adventures of The Saw Doctors with AM Taxi - House of Blues at 9 p.m.
• The Backbeats, Jeremy & Richie Lister of Street Corner Symphony, Jordan Pharoah, Kenton Chen, On The Rocks - Troubadour at 7:30 p.m.
• Wizards & Stars: A Literary And Musical Celebration with Pal Myers & Scott Miller - Largo at 8 p.m.
• The Ready Set - Roxy at 7 p.m.
• Barb Wire Dolls - On The Rox at 9 p.m.
• LA Music Awards Showcase Series - Whiskey a Go Go at 7 p.m.
• The Broken, Super Black Market, Rick Hack Band, Elemenopy - Viper Room at 8 p.m.
• Jacqueline Campa, Shout It Out Presents, Carolyn Podolak, Word - Genghis Cohen at 8 p.m.
• Arlene Dekker, Gardenia Restaurant & Lounge - at 7:30 p.m.