Members of L.A.’s elite art scene came together to toast the opening of Doug Aitken’s “Still Life” exhibition at Regen Projects, followed, of course, by an even more intimate dinner at Chateau Marmont.

Instead of asking what happened this week in Los Angeles, the better question would be: What didn’t happen? Here is an update on a few of our 100 greatest, such as Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney, as well as all the dining, drinking, fashion, beauty and opening luxuries that you might have missed (and those that are still to come) in the City of Angels.

Mixologist masters Julian Cox and Josh Goldman finally have a bar they can call their own—Santa Monica’s newly opened den of designer libations, Brilliantshine—and the results are—as expected—straight up awesome.

Cigar aficionado Joel Sherman, who also happens to be the CEO and president of Nat Sherman International, shares the tips he’s learned over his lifetime—how to really enjoy a good cigar.

In the City of Angels, a haute new club seemingly opens up every other week—but some capture our attention more than others. Here are our picks for the best new lounges and bars in Los Angeles.

The Breeders’ Cup World Championship is once again returning to Southern California on October 31st and November 1st and we couldn’t be more excited. Fascinators, champagne and horses, oh my! In advance of one of thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious international events, we thought we’d ask Peter Rotondo, the Breeders’ Cup Vice President and star of the Esquire Network’s “Horseplayers,” for his advice on how to watch the the races at Santa Anita Park in style. So sit back, relax, and, armed with Rotondo’s tips, prepare to watch California Chrome’s attempt at a Triple Crown win this season.

Philanthropist Aileen Getty was honored with the first-ever Elizabeth Taylor Leadership Award at Project Angel Food’s 2014 Angel Awards on Saturday evening. The event not only celebrated Getty, but the organization’s 25th anniversary as well.

Over 50 celebrities came together simultaneously for an event was aired on more than 33 channels simultaneously and commercial free on Sept. 5: Hollywood’s major star-studded cancer research fundraiser, Stand Up to Cancer.

Tom McInerney is all about motivation. As the CEO of Genworth, a Fortune 500 company that is dedicated to helping to secure financial life through long term care insurance, life insurance, annuity retirement solutions and more, we think that McInerney is more than qualified to talk about success. We caught up with the CEO during a stop on his #LetsTalk tour with Genworth spokesman Rob Lowe for tips on how others can find the same level of success.