Weekend

Celebrity Chef at Vintage Enoteca
You have been there, done that with celebrity chefs right? What if the celebrity chef is 11 years old? Chef Scarlett, the Global Kitchen Kidd, winner of the Kids Cook Off TV Show will serve up four courses of small plates with wine pairings. $50; Saturday, 5 pm; 7554 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323.512.5278

Patina Next Course
Inside the Kitchen with Patina, cook an elaborate three-course meal with Executive Chef Paul Lee, who joined the restaurant in September 2014 and previously hailed from the award-winning Le Cirque at Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Lee will walk you through the process of preparing an appetizer, entrée, and dessert utilizing French techniques and SoCal’s finest ingredients. $95; Saturday, 10 am-1 pm; 141 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213.972.3331

To Live and Dine in LA
Check out the LA Central Library’s To Live and Dine in L.A.  The project celebrates the history of food in Los Angeles with a massive collection of rare, first-edition menus from iconic eateries. Saturday, 9:30 am-5:30 pm; LA Library, 630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071

KCRW’s 7th Annual Good Food Pie Contest
The Fowler Museum is partnering once again with KCRW to present the celebrated, and ever so delicious, Good Food Pie Contest. Join the festivities as hundreds of home cooks and professionals compete side-by-side on Wilson Plaza just outside the Fowler. Enter a pie, visit the galleries, and enjoy a cooking-themed family program and two talks on Native American arts, and of course sample lots of yummy pies! Plus, swing by the Pop-Up Shop – a special event featuring one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry by Nina Savill, and unique clothing and accessories designed by Osei-duro and made in Ghana. Sunday, 11 am-4 pm; 308 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Ray’s & Stark Bar Pays Homage to Frank Gehry
Ray’s & Stark Bar’s Executive Chef Viet Pham will roll out a series of dishes that pays homage to architect Frank Gehry in honor of the namesake’s exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. These rotating menu specials focus on structure and geometric design, providing a visual and flavorful dining experience. First up of the architecturally-inspired menu is the Crispy Pork Belly with mixed watermelon, spiced black vinegar, mint, opal basil, serrano pepper, pickled watermelon rind, and basil seed. This dish is plated in a cubic design that mirrors such Gehry projects as Norton House in Venice, Dancing House in Prague, and the Gehry Tower in Hanover, Germany. Through March 20; Ray’s & Stark Bar, LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.857.6180

Celebrity Cruises Joins in the Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival
Celebrity Cruises is serving as a Platinum Sponsor at the second-annual Newport Beach Food & Wine Festival. This exciting outdoor event will feature world-class wine, beer and cocktail tastings and lessons, live music, and special celebrity chef culinary demos (including Top Chef-style competitions) from the area’s hottest chefs, all in support of Project Hope Alliance. Visit the Celebrity Cruises booth area for the opportunity to sample wines, participate in exciting promotions and receive take-home items and giveaways, including the change to enter to win a seven-day Alaskan cruise for two. Saturday & Sunday; Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660

LUCKYRICE
The sixth annual LUCKYRICE Festival presented by Bombay Sapphire® East Gin will return for the popular Moon Festival Cocktail Feast (first time on the west coast), a night filled with cocktail concoctions featuring Asian ingredients. Participants for the New York Cocktail Feast include B Flat, Leaf Lounge, Lumos, Macao Trading Co., Maharlika Filipino Soul Food, Nitecap, The Gorbals, and The Seamstress. $50; Friday, 9 pm – 12 am; Vibiana, 214 S Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

Saturday Nights in October at One Colorado
This October get down with local bands! This weekend the three-man group Boom Boom Boom serves up a “musical gumbo” they describe as “Acoustically Aggressive Jungle Boogie Love Songs for Dancing.” Formed ten years ago in Los Angeles by singer Joe Greene, drummer Marlon Grace, and bassist Dylan Cooper, Boom’s high energy performances are infectious and they blend honesty with an organic originality. The band has grown to include a rotating cast of characters, comprised of some of L.A.’s best local musicians who help to amplify the group’s simple message: Have fun, Make music. Free; Saturday, 7 pm; One Colorado – 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, CA 91103; 626.564.1066

Fall 2015 Brewery Artwalk and Open Studios
Going on 33 years the world’s largest art community is once again opening its studios to you. This is one of my favorite things to do in the city by far! You can check out the talents of resident artists who are painters, photographers. printmakers, sculptors, LED light sculptors, furniture designers, fashion designers, and environmental designers (plus more)! The Brewery Arts Complex was an operating brewery from 1897-1979. Its became an art complex in 1982. What is even better than the art at this event, is you get to see the artist’s spaces and discuss their works with them, first hand. Free; Saturday & Sunday, 11 am-6 pm; 2100 N Main St Los Angeles Ca 90031

Twyla Tharp
Twyla Tharp’s 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts’ Bram Goldsmith Theater pays homage to the choreographer, who has left her mark on Hollywood, Broadway, film, TV, skating, ballet and more. Friday-Sunday; 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.246.3800.

Mr. C Beverly Hills Gives Back
The Cipriani property owned by fourth generation brothers Ignazio and Maggio will celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a pink-inspired food and drink promotion at The Restaurant at Mr. C. During the entire month of October, any time you purchase a glass of Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé Champagne ($22), a cup of Tealeaves Mountain-Berry hot tea ($5.95), or a slice of the PINK signature Cipriani Vanilla Meringue Cake ($12.95), the hotel will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, and organization dedicated to achieving a future without breast cancer. 1224 Beverwil Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; 877.334.5623

“Infinitely Loving Pink Treatment” at Chuan Spa
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 10% of the proceeds from all bookings will go to the Constance G. Zahorik Appearance Center at Huntington Hospital. In addition, you can enjoy a variety of other “pink offers” throughout October, including our “Pretty in Pink” Chocolate Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood at Lobby Lounge and our overnight rooms package. Treatments include: Body Polish (25 min, $99)-full body exfoliation refines and refreshes. Finish with a light application of infinitely loving moisturizer; Massage (50 min, $129)-Restorative Swedish massage will bring you back to the center of your being while the scent of Chinese Jasmine revitalizes the senses; Manicure (25 min, $39)-light hand massage with intense moisture to hands and arms. Nails are finely groomed and perfectly polished; Pedicure 50minutes $59:Relax your mind and body while soaking your tired souls in dead sea salt and minerals. Enjoy an ultra luxe exfoliation and masque that will renew and restore hydration and moisture. Finish with a light massage that will relieve your achy muscles and melt away tension. Nail grooming and polish application inclusive; Infinitely Loving Package (includes all of the above) 150minutes  $299. October 1-31; 626.585.6414

LA Korean Festival
Feast on food from local chefs and chefs from South Korea, shop Korean products (local and international), cosmetics, accessories, and packaged foods too! This year, they are even hosting their 1st Korean Small Business Expo. Expect to see high-quality products shipped right from South Korea along with familiar vendors from Los Angeles. Plus, check out performances, exhibitions, and get immersed in the culture. Friday-Sunday; Seoul International Park, 3250 San Marino St., Los Angeles, CA 90006; 213.383.7549

Anaheim Mariachi Festival
Join in the 10th Annual Anaheim Mariachi Festival that celebrates the tradition, the legendary music, and everything Mariachis. All proceeds go directly to benefit the children of Rhythmo Inc. Mariachi Academy. So, enjoy a day filled with the usual mariachi groups, Folklorico, ranchera singers from all over the southland, along with food and crafts. Free; Saturday, 10 am-5 pm; 400 N Harbour Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805

Oktoberfest at the Anaheim Brewery
Anaheim Brewery’s two-session Oktoberfest covers all of the eating, drinking and music you can handle. On Saturday, don’t mistake their Alpenhorn blast from the train that runs by the Packing House, it’s the brewery’s way of signalling for Die Gemütlichen Schuhplattler, a German dance that’s a leg and ankle-slapping good time. Food includes bratwurst, pretzels and Anaheim Brewery’s Oktoberfest lager, which was recreated from a 100-year-old recipe found in the Paulaner brewery in Germany. Sunday (and October 10th), 4-10 pm; 336 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805

Vegan Oktoberfest
Only in LA would vegans have their very own Oktoberfest. Vegans (nd non-vegans), enjoy over 50 breweries, food from Donut Friend, the Springs and Sage. $20+; Saturday & Sunday, noon-5 pm; Los Angeles Center Studios, 450 S Bixel St., Los Angeles, CA

Oktoberfest at The Phoenix Club
By far the largest and longest running festival in Socal is put on by The Phoenix Club near Angel Stadium and the Honda Center. The club was founded in 1960 to preserve German culture, customs and language and is open year round for events, classes and also has a great German pub, the Bierstube. You’ll immediately be transported to Munich. Through Halloween every weekend; 1340 S. Sanderson Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806