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Guests mingle on the patio at Zucca during a 2008 Locals' Night event.

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — This Thursday, Patina Restaurant Group will kick off six weeks of events geared toward those who live and work Downtown. Their Locals Night series, now in its second year, takes place each Thursday night, rotating between Café Pinot, Nick and Stef’s and Zucca Ristorante.

The nights are themed, with matching drinks and appetizers. Each event features live music, $5 appetizers, drink specials and the chance to win prizes.

Thursday's kickoff takes place at Café Pinot, offering "A Taste of the French Riviera." All events run from 5:30 - 7:30pm.

More information can be found at http://www.patinagroup.com/locals/.

The Lineup

• July 9: Café Pinot / A Taste of the French Riviera
• July 16: Zucca Ristorante / Pizza & Peroni
• July 23: Nick + Stef's Steakhouse / Artisan Beer Tasting
• July 30: Café Pinot / French Culinary Masters & Wine Flights
• August 6: Zucca Ristorante / Tuscan Summer
• August 13: Nick + Stef's / CA Wine & Cheese Tasting