Eastside Food Festival
The second annual Eastside Food Festival is a celebration of Los Angeles’ local Eastside foodie culture. This DIY event brings together some of the best culinary minds from LA’s scene with a focus on supporting the locally owned and operated businesses. The Eastside Food Festival gives you the rare chance to meet the purveyors and experience cuisine from over 25 hand-selected vendors including Pine & Crane, Alimento, El Condor, L&E Oyster Bar, Homestate, Little Beast, Sticky Rice, Starry Kitchen, Alexander’s Greek Kitchen, Jeni’s Ice Creams, Ohana Poke Co, Dune, Little Jewell of New Orleans, Cabo Chips, Moon Juice, and more. Additionally, there will be celebrity chefs, caterers, local brands, and surprises – all native to the Eastside communities of LA. In addition to the food part of the festival, there will also be music from popular Los Angeles musicians and DJs, discussion panels with Eastside chefs, restaurant owners, artists and musicians, locally renowned chef demos and tastings, a raffle to benefit the PATH organization, and a dedicated VIP area with its own perks and prizes. $50/non-drinker, $60/non-drinker at the door, $65/general admission, $75/door (3 bar tickets), $80/VIP, $90/VIP at the door (early entry at 4 pm, all you can eat, exclusive VIP food tastings and demos, VIP gift bag, 5 bar tickets); Sunday, 5-8 pm; Mack Sennett Studios, 1215 Bates Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029
Off the Hook
Celebrate National Seafood Month with the city’s best food from LA restaurants, including: The Lobster, Gladstone’s, Geoffrey’s Malibu, FIG, Del Frisco’s Grille, The Albright/Santa Monica Seafood, Il Grano, Jolly Oyster, Manchego, Bubba Gump, Rusty’s Surf Ranch, Whiskey Red’s and more. There will also be live music, a Shock Top beer garden, wine & Champagne tastings, and an oyster shucking competition. $70, $100/VIP Lounge; Saturday, 3-7 pm; Santa Monica Pier
Taste of Soul
The annual soul food festival returns for its 10th year, with ribs, chicken, greens, and music! Expect performances from Joe, Monica, Jon B., Angie Stone, and more. Food comes from Anthony Walker Catering, Wa Wa Waffles, CJ’s Wings, and Chase Cakes. Saturday; 3800 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Burbank Beer Festival
This October, an inaugural beer tasting and fall street fair will take over the streets of Downtown Burbank. The Burbank Beer Festival is a massive celebration of craft beer that will take over several blocks, transforming San Fernando Boulevard into an outdoor street festival and will showcase over 85 ice-cold craft beers on tap, live musical performances, vendors, and more! $40 (include a tasting glass and 3 ounce craft beer samples), Street fair is free; Saturday, first tasting: 12 – 3 pm and 4 – 7 pm; Downtown Burbank, North San Fernando Blvd., between Magnolia Blvd. and Angeleno Ave.
Abigaile‘s Brewtopia
Abigaile celebrates Brewtopia with a day of brews and rooftop BBQ, featuring live music from Mark Righteous. Dishes may include: Sausages, Bavarian bratwurst; Knockwurst; Bockwurst; Obazt a- soft pretzel, camembert spread; Schnitzel three ways; Classic Wiener Schnitzel; Hostein with capers, sardines, cornichons; and Jaeger Schnitzel with German potato salad or cheese spätzle. $35/General Admission, $55/VIP; Sunday, 12-7 pm; 1301 Manhattan Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254; 310.798.8227
Farmers Market Fall Festival
It’s a county fair in the middle of the city! Celebrate the harvest with a family-friendly festival including a petting zoo, Adventure play land for kids, old-time artisans, local farmers, pie-eating contests, and lots and lots of live music! You will also find the Market and its merchants fully decorated! Saturday & Sunday; The Grove, 189 The Grove Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.900.8080
Wally’s Beverly Hills Launches Weekly Farmer’s Market Tastings
Enjoy complimentary samples of Wally’s gourmet products, along with seasonal bites by Executive Chef David Féau paired with $1 wines and beers selected by Wine Director Matthew Turner. This weekend, they are featuring apples with an appearance by The Truffle Brothers. There will be apple-lemon verbena jam, apple cider sorbet, apple tartartine and Comte cheese with truffle honey, that are paired with hard cider selections. The Truffle Brothers will also be serving samples of products like truffle risotto and truffle pasta served out of a wheel of Parmesan. Saturday, (Available every Saturday through November 17th), 10 am-1 pm; 447 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Horse around at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic
The sixth annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, Los Angeles returns to Will Rogers State Historic Park this weekend. Join Veuve Clicquot for an exciting afternoon of polo viewing and picnicking while enjoying a flute of champagne. You can purchase one of three ticketing options, with access to delicious food offerings from the city’s most popular food trucks, Veuve Clicquot champagne and branded-items for purchase, and prime seating to cheer from the sidelines during a thrilling polo match in the beautiful Pacific Palisades. $400/Fast Pass, $125/priority boarding to-and-from event grounds, $65/General Admission; Saturday, 11 am-5 pm; Will Rogers State Historic Park, Los Angeles, CA
Art of Charcuterie
Café Pinot invites you to learn the “Art of Charcuterie” with Executive Chef Viet Pham from sister property Ray’s and Stark Bar. This week’s theme is Mortadella with Sriracha. At the conclusion of the program, held in the intimate downstairs kitchen, a celebratory reception is presented with a sampling of the featured charcuterie, domestic cheese, and wine carefully selected by Café Pinot’s General Manager Steve Meyer. $85; Saturday, 12–2 pm; 700 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071; 213.239.6500; Fill out online reservation form found here and return to artofcharcuterie@patinagroup.com
Sangers & Joe
Old Town Pasadena welcomes Sangers & Joe, a new cafe with intercontinental-inspired dishes and beverages. “Sanger,” Australian lingo for sandwiches and, “Joe,” meaning coffee come together to create a modern and airy market-style cafe featuring breakfast, lunch and brunch dishes, along with coffee, tea, and a handful of beer and wines. You will see a decor of antique elements against white subway tile and a white granite countertop, and community tables with pops of bright colors. As for the menu, Consulting Chef Claudio Dell’ Anno helped with dishes for Breakfast like Steak & Eggs, the Joe’s Scramble with fresh kale, onions, herbed tomatoes and burrata and the Breakfast Sanger, topped with scrambled eggs, melted cheese and Applewood bacon. You can also enjoy freshly baked bites from Cake Monkey Bakery including Huckleberry Donuts With Maple Glaze, three types of Croissant (Butter, Almond and Sage-Gruyere-Sea-Salt), Brown Sugar Cinnamon Monkey Bread, Red Velvet Cake Sandwich, and even a Vegan Spicy Chocolate Banana Cookie. For Brunch or up French Toast with strawberries and syrup, crispy Fried Chicken & Waffles and the Smoked Salmon Benedict. Lunch includes Hot Panini’s, Sangers, signature Salads and deli-style Sides. Beverage options include creamy coffee creations (from Lamill Coffee) and Aussie-inspired Joes to hot Tea, fresh Juices, Bottled Drinks and an eclectic array of Beer and Wine options procured by Spin The Bottle Wine Studio. 57 East Holly St., Pasadena, CA; 323.553.0563
Beverly Hills Art Show
This long-running outdoor art showcase has artwork from some 240 exhibitors twice a year. This month’s special feature is Weather in Art. Wine and beer gardens and food trucks are also there. Free; Saturday & Sunday, 10 am-5 pm; Beverly Gardens Park along Santa Monica Boulevard from Rodeo to Rexford drives, 310.285.6830
Flora & Fauna at NHM
Art, science, and nature come together during a day of conversations and discussion presented by Natural Discourse at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM). This symposium, entitled Flora & Fauna, will include talks and workshops from leading artists, creative thinkers, and scientists, who will examine the sometimes unexpected intersection of art and science through the lenses of architecture, photography, film, and more. Friday: $115/members, $130/non-members, NHM; Saturday: free with RSVP, La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, RSVP: 213.763.3499
Saturday Nights in October at One Colorado
This weekend, check out The Show Ponies, as part of One Colorado’s on-going musical lineup. This indie-folk band with old-timey and bluegrass tendencies was founded by Andi Carder (lead vocals, banjo) and Clayton Chaney (lead vocals, bass). Together they mix-and-match unique talents and trainings: singing in church and musical theater with country and folk. The two were eventually joined by three other members whose music follow a similar theme-and-variation. Guitarist Jason Harris “credits Queen for kindling his interest in Bach and Mozart.” Phil Glenn is a classically trained violin player who has a love of folk, Celtic, and roots music. And completing the roundup, Kevin Brown joined with his newly minted Masters in Percussion, infusing bluegrass and folk melodies with the rhythms of jazz, Led Zeppelin, and hip-hop. Free; Saturday, 7 pm; One Colorado – 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, CA 91103; 626.564.1066
Howl and Hike
Grab your dog and opt for a new hiking route to explore together. Healthy Spot is hosting a Howl and Hike with local hiking and nature expert Tara Berro. Free; Sunday, 11 am-2 pm; Summit Valley Edmund D. Edelman Park; RSVP: Eventbrite.
Ciclavia—Heart of L.A.
Six miles of L.A.’s normally congested streets turn into a car-free park for a walk and bike tour of downtown attractions. October features a fifth-year anniversary route that extends into areas including the Arts District, Little Tokyo and Chinatown. Free; Sunday, 9 am-4 pm; 213.355.8500
Strange Invisible Perfumes
Botanical perfumer Alexandra Balahoutis started hand-blending botanical fragrances 15 years ago and her Abbot Kinney store is celebrating their anniversary by having Balahoutis in house for you to meet. Be one of the first to experience their first home fragrance, Ojai, a botanical room and linen mist inspired by the sanctuary-like atmosphere of Ojai, California. While you’re there you can also enjoy complementary refreshments and 15% off all Strange Invisible Perfumes. Saturday, 11 am-9 pm; 1138 Abbott Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA
Ted Baker London Opens in Malibu Country Mart
Ted Baker London is opening a boutique store concept, celebrating local beach culture with an English twist and offering exclusive one-of-a-kind product. The design of the store references old-style word games and quirky British sayings with an undertone of America’s 1950’s surf culture. An authentic British tile word game lines the walls with peculiar sayings, while furniture made of melded surfboards has the latest Autumn/Winter 15’ collection, and artisanal blown glass light installations, resembling 1950’s pastel candies and sweets line the ceiling. The Malibu location features a hand-picked assortment of Menswear and Womenswear pieces in addition to exclusive lifestyle goods. Eight limited edition surfboards are for sale and crafted in collaboration with Gulfstream Surfboards, featuring Ted Baker London patterns and prints. A Ted Baker London rose hued bicycle, designed by hip British bicycle manufacturer, Quella, is on display for special order and available nowhere else in North America. Throughout October, Ted Baker London will partner closely with the non-profit organization, Surfrider Foundation, to co-host a series of events in an effort to increase awareness and protection of the world’s oceans and beaches. Opens Friday;
Artists and Fleas
The NYC based market makes its autumn (yeh, I’m still sweating) debut in the DTLA Arts District. Expect over 70 new and returning designers, artists, vintage clothing and vinyl vendors, fashion trucks, and more. Newbies include 3rd Season Textiles, paper printer Cactus Club, custom millinery crew LA Hat Collective, globally-inspired maker GP Mauro Designs, and more. There’s also food truck and food from Jenis Splendid Ice Creams, Zugo, and Falasoph, along with a Tintype Photobooth; and henna ink by Gypsy Bazaar. The first 100 attendees each day score a free organic tote bag! Saturday & Sunday, 11 am-5 pm; 647 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Sales:
Civilianaire
Head to the American-made apparel label’s HQ while stocking up on past season merchandise, samples, and slightly-damaged items. Pricing ranges from henleys for $5 (originally $70), denim for $20 (originally $220), and shirts for $15 (originally $200); merchandise from the brand’s womenswear line Ever will also be in the mix. The sale will also include furniture, props, collectables, and more decor. Friday, 10 am-6 pm; 2516 E 49th St., Vernon, CA 90058
Dainty Hooligan
Stock up on the contemporary label’s tops, dresses, skirts, jackets, shoes, and more for $5, $10, and $15 during the cash-only sample sale. Saturday, 9 am-1 pm; 1440 S State College Blvd., Suite 5G, Anaheim, CA 92806
Greylin
Get the contemporary label’s womenswear starting at $5 during the three-day sample sale. Friday, 8 am-5 pm, Saturday, 9 am-1 pm; 2812 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Hudson Jeans
Score the British-bred, LA-made denim brand’s jeans and apparel for $25 (kids) and $40-$60 (women’s and men’s) during the two-day warehouse sale. No strollers, large bags, food, and drinks are allowed, no try-ons, and no Hudson Jeans are allowed to be worn into the sale. Friday, 11 am-6 pm, Saturday, 10 am-5 pm; 5900 Triumph St., Commerce, CA 90040
Nissa Jewelry
Head to the Rapparound PR’s offices to score up to 90% off the USA-made, eco-friendly jewelry brand’s vintage-inspired rings, necklaces, bracelets, and more; pricing starts at $5. Friday, 10 am-7 pm; 519 N La Cienega Blvd., Suite 202, Los Angeles, CA 90048
California Market Center
Save 50-80% off labels like Corey Lynn Calter, Young, Fabulous & Broke, and more during the Saturday Sale at California Market Center. Saturday, 10-3:30 pm; 110 E 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079; 213.630.3600
Stila Cosmetics
Snag up to 80% off the LA-based cosmetics brand’s makeup, beauty tools, limited-edition sets, and more during the warehouse sale at the El Sereno HQ. No large bags and strollers are allowed and there’s a $600 spending limit. Saturday, 8 am-3 pm; 4900 Alhambra Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90032
