Do It. Barnsdall Park Friday night wine tasting.

It's pretty depressing: the end of summer is nearing. The sun is setting earlier, the Cinespia screenings are ending, and so too are the Barnsdall Park Friday night wine tastings.

That last event is a new discovery of mine, and I'm pretty bummed about its pending end, but you all still have one more week to enjoy it. For $25, you can support the nonprofit Barnsdall Foundation, which oversees community projects, and then enjoy a fun night of wines from the nearby Silverlake Wines. You'll get a cute souvenir glass and a total of four pours under that price as well, and you happen to get to enjoy it with one of the best views of the city. Seriously, the sunset scene there is amazing. Chill to the DJ music and grab food from the participating food trucks. And for just $15 more, you can take a guided tour of the famous Frank Lloyd Wright Hollyhock House. A great sendoff for summer.

The last Barnsdall Park Friday night wine tasting this season takes place this Friday at Barnsdall Park, located at 4800 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Feliz. Get your tickets here.

-- Chau Tu

Do It. Hollyhock house.

The first time I went to the Frank Lloyd Wright house in Hollywood I was probably 6-7 years old. The stunning architecture on the sprawling hilly estate, the view of all of Los Angeles including the neighboring Griffith Observatory, the strange square designs and antiquated-but-classy furnishings made me imagine one day living in FLW's famous Hollyhock House.

Years later, I'd lost the desire to live in the house-cum-museum, but the design and view are still a sight that made me want to return.

In my opinion, this is a gorgeous LA landmark and an excellent day trip. I'm not sure whether Wright was able to foresee the Eastside having it's excellent bookstores, restaurants, and shops nearly 100 years later, but the proximity to excellent eateries mean you don't need to pack a lunch if you're heading up to the Hollyhock House.

Nearby Figaro is excellent, as is the very nice Skylight Books if you wanted to pick up a new book on the way home (when wouldn't this seem like a good idea?), possibly one about the famous Mr. Wright. Also, if you're feeling ambitious, Griffith Observatory is just a stone's throw away, if you wanted to squeeze in some hiking.

For those who are opting for public transportation to the area, the Hollyhock House is close to the Vermont/Sunset Red Line station.

Ticketed tours to the Hollyhock House are every hour beginning at 12:30 p.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m. Tickets cost $7 for adults.

The Hollyhock House is located at 4800 Hollywood Blvd.

-- Lauren Williams