Fusicology Fridays at FIGAT7TH
Enjoy food, booze, and music at downtown’s FIGAT7TH when it hosts a spring soiree with Miles and Clifton of Funky Sole, DJ Brazilia, and other special guests. Parking is only $5 when entering after 4 pm, and happy hour specials run from 4-6 pm. Friday, 4-8 pm; FIGat7th TASTE Courtyard (M1 level), 735 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Quentin Tarantino: The Hateful Eight – World Premiere
When Taratino found that the script to his next movie, “The Hateful Eight”, had been leaked, he was so pissed he scrapped the film. Now, is your chance to see Tarantino’s special performance. Tarantino will be casting and directing the world premiere of his original screenplay and unmade script live at the Ace’s United Artists Theatre. What makes the event even better, is the it will not be recorded, or live-streamed because telephones are strictly prohibited. The event will exist only in the moment and with those lucky enough to have witnessed it. $100; Saturday, 8 pm; The Theatre at Ace Hotel, 929 Broadway, Los Angeles
Maison Kitsuné Takeover at the Roosevelt
Kitsuné takes over the Tropicana Pool and brings along Kilo Kish, Eli & Fur and Them Jeans. They’re also posting up at Room 100 for a pop-up shop where you can get vintage Maison Kitsune pieces and exclusive tee’s. Sunday, 2 pm; Tropicana Pool at The Roosevelt | 7000 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028
Exploring Oregon Wine Tasting
I love Eat Drink Americano and now this weekend you can join in their party that has over 22 wine selections and a phenomenal cheese platter. Saturday, 4-6 pm;
923 E. 3rd St., Downtown
Italian Cuisine Cooking Class
Learn how to cook Italian-breaded pork chops and fettuccine for yourself in this fun culinary class. Saturday, 3-5:30 pm; Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom, 2366 Pelham Ave., Cheviot Hills
Dough Pizzeria Celebrates 1 Month Anniversar
Dough Pizzeria & Bar, an upscale pizza and pasta joint serving eclectic-Italian dishes with an international flare, is celebrating their first month in business with 6 new items across their menu. Menu Items include roasted octopus; beet salad; chicken n’ waffles pizza, cinnamon toast crunch fried chicken, italian waffle cookies, granny smith apples, maple syrup, white sauce, mixed herbs; tagliatelle carbonara; pulled pork sandwich; and striped bass. Starting Saturday, April 19; 8947 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 90069; 310.275.7770
SoulCycle Malibu
Located in Malibu Village, the company’s fifth LA location will cover 2,200 square feet and will feature 52 bikes. Just steps away from the beach, this studio also has a SOUL retail boutique where you can shop SoulCycle’s original clothing collection. SoulCycle Malibu will be open Monday-Sunday, 8 am-5 pm. Click here to reserve a $30 single class or pick a package. Friday; 3874 Cross Creek Rd.
Record Store Day
Celebrate independent record stores with special vinyl and CD releases, performances, artist meet & greets, and more. More than 25 participating stores in Los Angeles include Amoeba Music, Origami Vinyl, Soundcheck Hollywood, and more. Saturday; Amoeba, 6400 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, 90028; 323.245.6400
KTOWN Night Market
The KTOWN Night Market is having its inaugural festival this weekend. The outdoor event will feature over 100 food and merchandise booths, including 40 food vendors that represent multi-ethnic street food from Los Angeles and Orange County. Plus, Free; Friday, 4 pm – 12 am and Saturday, 2 pm – 12 am; Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools, 701 S Catalina St, Los Angeles, 90005
Brokechella
Too broke to get your butt to Coachella (Or just like me and over hearing about Coachella)? The annual Brokechella fest arrives with dozens of local bands for less than the cost of a cup of coffee and no fake hippies. $10, $20 at the door, $25 pass; Saturday; 590 S Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles, 90013
One Day Pop Up Shop
Shop eleven Los Angeles based designers under one roof for men,women and children at discounted prices. The afternoon is filled with shopping, fine art and dining all in the art district of downtown Los Angeles. Designers include: Naven, Kain Label, LOV Project, Bel Kazan, 194T, One Grey Day, Chloe David Jewelry, Peekazoo, Proper Blend, No Label Shoes Co. and paintings by Lumina. Saturday, 11 am-5 pm; The Daily Dose, 1820 Industrial St., #104, Los Angeles, 90021
Gusto
Vic Casanova, owner and executive chef is rolling out weekly Sunday Suppers that features a 4 course prix fixe menu. Enjoy a salad, appetizer, entrée and dessert all featuring Casanova’s authentic Italian dishes made with the freshest ingredients. The menu changes weekly, giving you the ultimate Italian Sunday supper experience. $35; Entire table must participate; 8432 W 3rd St., Los Angeles, 90048; 323.782.1778
Thousands of homeless and near-homeless men, women and children will be treated to a traditional Easter/Passover meal on Easter morning, commemorating The Midnight’s 100-year anniversary of serving Los Angeles region’s neediest population. Sunday, 10 am-1 pm; The Midnight Mission, 601 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, 90014
All things “bunny” will be featured during the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens annual three-day extravaganza. Kids can participate in making bunny-related crafts and activities. Friday-Sunday, 10 am-4 pm; all activities are free with paid zoo admission or GLAZA membership. Zoo admission is $18 for adults; $13 for children 2-12; $15 for seniors 62 and up; 5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, 90027; 323.644.4200
Superba Snack Bar
This Easter extravagance means you’ll be feasting on lobster soft-scramble on brioche, or cured salmon toast with caviar crème fraiche. Sunday; 533 Rose Ave., Los Angeles, 90291; 310.399.6400
Tortilla Republic
Join in an adult egg hunt! And by “hunt” I mean that the servers will just bring you an egg stuffed with a special prize (like free margarita tokens). Also, enjoy a Mexican brunch with items like smoked salmon Benedict stacked with house-smoked chile de árbol salmon, poached eggs, chili-dusted hollandaise, and a Manchego scone, plus Easter crepes loaded with Nutella, piloncillo syrup, and cajeta caramel drizzle. Sunday; 616 N Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 90069; 310.657.9888
The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
You can brunch in the Huntington Ballroom, in The Royce Wood-Fired Steakhouse, or in The Terrace. The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, has plenty of Easter options. Plus, there’s Easter egg hunt in the Horseshoe Garden complete with petting zoo with goats, chickens, bunnies and a kids’ train. Sunday; 1401 South Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, 626.568.3900
Cooks County
Cooks County serves up a rustic Easter, with a Southern-style, holiday-only special of dungeness crab quiche and sultry, slow-cooked braised pork toast with a fried duck egg. Their pastry chef’s also making hot cross buns (candied kumquats, fennel seeds, and marzipan), that are only available that day. Sunday; 8009 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, 90048; 323.653.8009
The Terranea Resort
Celebrate with over-the-top brunches and daytime activities including and Easter egg hunt; petting zoo with bunnies, baby chicks and sheep; activities station and more. Brunch offerings range from a Ballroom Brunch including an omelet and egg station, a seafood display, specialty Cinnamon Roll French Toast, a create-your-own mac and cheese stations, an Asian-inspired kitchen, a sauté kitchen, a dessert display and more. You can also go for the Dom Perignon Easter Brunch in mar’sel where you can dine on a four-course family-style meal highlighted by choices of charcuterie, a smoked fish board, blueberry and ricotta pancakes, brioche French toast, a farmer’s market scramble and more. There are casual options too at Catalina Kitchen and sea beans. Sunday; 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, 310.265.2836
Bucato
Go Italian with Bucato’s Easter spread, which includes “Eggs in Purgatorio” with charred octopus and shelling beans, the heavenly blueberry focaccia with goat milk butter and fleur de sel, and the delta asparagus with wild morels, sunny-side-up egg, and salsa bastarda. Sunday; 3280 Helms Ave., Culver City, 90034; 310.876.0286
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