Weekend

OC Night Market
Produced by 626 Night Market, the original and largest Asian-themed night market in the United States, OC Night Market features hundreds of food, merchandise, crafts, arts, games, music, and entertainment attractions in a jam-packed festival. Friday & Saturday, 4 pm-12 am, Sunday, 4-11 pm; OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Maru’s Big Chicken Night
West LA’s Maru is doing it big with a fried chicken (You get half a chicken that’s cooked in lard….oh yeah!), sides like cole slaw, mashed potatoes with red eye gravy, corn on the cob, and a beer or Mexican soda. $20; Sunday, 6 pm; 12400 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Odys + Penelope Launches Brunch
Odys + Penelope, is launching brunch. You can officially feast on Warm skillet buns with a maple brown butter glaze; Summer chop with peach, cherry tomato, lemon cucumber, feta, grilled corn, mizuna, almond; Oak grilled prawns and grits; Cornmeal ricotta pancakes with Pudwill blueberries, salted butter and maple syrup; Anduille sausage with potato hash, escarole, cipollini onion, and fried organic eggs; Frisee and smoked trout salad, with warm fingerling potatoes, avocado, and a fried organic egg; Yeast raised chocolate chip-buckwheat Belgian wafflew with whipped creme fraiche; and BLT- egg “McMuffin” with O+P bacon, smoked tomato, harisssa on a house made english muffin. Saturday & Sunday, 10 am-2:30 pm; 127 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.939.1033

Obicá Opens at Sunset Plaza
Obicà opens its third Los Angeles location at the Sunset Plaza and offers a dining room with views of the city, a large bar and two outdoor seating areas. Executive Chef Erind Halilaj is serving up a menu of a light approach to Italian dishes. New to Obicà Sunset Plaza is a guided Mozzarella experience, providing you with suggested pairings like Ricotta with Pine Nuts and Cranberries and Stracciatella di Burrata with Anchovies. There’s also small plates, antipasti, salads, vegetables, steaks, pizza and pasta, including three new Caprese dishes. Obicà signature items include Taglierini Neri with Homemade Squid Ink Taglierini, Sardinian Mullet Roe, Crab Ragu, and Santa Barbara Sea Urchin; and Pappardelle al Ragu Di Anatra a Aranciawith Homemade Rosemary Pasta, Tuscan Style Duck Ragu, and Orange Zest. New menu items include Risotto al Tartufo Nero with Italian Sausage and Black Truffle; Cavolfiore al Forno with Oven-Cooked Cauliflower, Raisins, Olives, Pine Nuts, Sunflower Seeds and Lemongrass; and Ravioli d’Astice with Maine Lobster Homemade Ravioli, Lemon Zest, Fresh Thyme and Lobster Bisque. They also have over one hundred wines, and a garden-to-glass cocktail program, conceptualized by Obicà Group’s Beverage Manager Fabrizio Argiolas. Opens Friday; 8630 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.360.5983

Ocean Prime Summer Fridays Extend through October
The Summer Friday happy hour at Ocean Prime will get a seasonal tweak and continue through the fall with favorite bites like $1 oysters, $10 sushi rolls and $5 off seasonal small plates. You can also enjoy featured fall wines for $8, beer for $5, and $8 cocktails. Fridays, 3 – 11 pm; 9595 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310.859.4814

End-of-Summer Luau at Hudson House
Hudson House will be partnering with Hawaii’s Maui Brewing Company for the restaurant’s End of Summer Luau. The afternoon will include a selection of Maui Brewing Co. beers on tap alongside a Roasted Suckling Pig with side options like Pineapple Slaw, Macaroni Salad, and Kimchee Fried Rice. Food and drinks tickets will be available for purchase on the day-of at the door. Sunday, 1-6 pm; 514 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Fiesta La Ballona
Enjoy an afternoon of live music from local bands, food trucks, food vendors, beer and wine garden, carnival rides and more at the annual festival that celebrates Culver City. Free; Friday-Sunday; 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA

Richstone Family Center’s 3rd Annual Endless Summer Beach Party
Enjoy an evening filled with dishes from R10 Social House, DOMA Kitchen, Hermosa Fish Shop, Chart House, Zazou, Bluewater Grill, and others. Stay refreshed under the sun with cocktails from Tito’s Vodka along with beer from Hop Saint Brewery and wine from Rebel Coast Winery. The evening will feature entertainment from the 12 member band of Night Owl Productions covering Beach Boy classics. $100; Saturday, 5:30 – 9 pm; The Beach at King Harbor, 208 Yacht Club Way, Redondo Beach, CA

Anchor‘s 2nd Anniversary Party
After 2 years and 2000 lbs of lobster later, The Anchor will be hosting their 2nd Anniversary Party. Enjoy live music, beer specials all night, and for one night only, their bringing back their S’mores dessert. First 100 people get a FREE lobster roll. Saturday, 6 pm; 235 Main St, Venice, CA 90291; 310.664.9696

Free Haus Dogs
Originally founded in 2010 by partners Hagop Giragossian, Quasim Riaz and André Vener, Dog Haus has had a huge growth in the past six years. To celebrate, the team is paying homage to their very first store, in Pasadena, adding draught beer including six news taps, Fosselman’s premium milkshakes and soft-serve to the menu. Swing by for a free Haus Dog from a selection of Dog Haus’ seven signature hot dog creations featuring signature all beef skinless dogs served up on grilled Hawaiian rolls. Options will include fan favorites like Sooo Cali, with arugula, tomato, crispy onions, spicy basil aioli and avocado; Downtown Dog, featuring a smoked bacon wrapped dog topped with caramelized onions, pickled peppers, mayo, mustard and ketchup; or the new Free Bird turkey dog, with avocado, ranch, smoked bacon and fresh tomato. Friday, 11 am-10 pm; 105 N Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106; 626.577.4287

Bites & Brews
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill has teamed up with Golden Road Brewing for Bites & Brews. Golden Road will be pouring five of their seasonal and signature brews on the patio. Chef de Cuisine Gisselle Vazquez has created a menu of small bites like beer braised bratwurst sandwiches, grilled steak skewers and carnitas tacos to name a few, to pair with each beer being poured. There will also be live music and plenty more beer! $35; Saturday, 2-6 pm; 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.748.9700

LA Food and Wine
LA Food And Wine is one of the best food and wine fests, Los Angeles has to offer. There are a plethora of events including Otium Lunch with Timothy Hollingsworth, Jon Shook & Jeremy Fox; Dine with the Ladies: Featuring Lexus Culinary Master Stephanie Izard and Chef Antonia Lofaso; Eater Presents Night Market Hosted by Jet Tila & Brian Malarkey; and the Lexus Grand Tasting. $115+; Friday-Sunday; All over Los Angeles

Sunday Supper  at Hey 19 Public House
Demi Stevens’ South Bay hotspot, welcomes new Executive Chef Andy Lee (formerly of Rascal and Café Del Rey) to the team with the launch of a new Sunday Supper. The family-friendly, East Coast-style seafood boil will feature classics including spiced whole shrimp, Andouille sausage, Steamed Yukon Potatoes, Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuits, and grilled corn. Sunday Supper cocktails ($9) will be crafted by Stevens, the cocktail connoisseur who also co-owns Ortega 120 (and is the mastermind behind its award-winning margarita). Cocktails includeBack Porch Shandy (Venice Duck Agave Blonde, 19house made peach brandy, 19 house made lemonade); Makin’ Em Nickels (19infused grilled peach bourbon, hibiscus flowers, 19mix, sparkling finish); Moana (Double Cross Vodka, elderflower liqueur, 19made lime, fresh fruit and flowers ); and Mango Bellini. $19; Every Sunday at 2 pm & 5 pm (two seatings); 4525 Calle Mayor, Torrance, CA 90505; 310.378.8119

Lock Box
Koreatown speakeasy Lock & Key has opened a take out window. The new concept is called “Lock Box.” So, decide what you want off Chef Jose Reyes’ menu of elevated gastro-pub grub, and order away. The window is open starting at 5 pm. (closed Mondays). 239 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Roaring Nights at the L.A. Zoo
The summer music series features live bands, DJ dance party, food trucks, bars, zookeeper talks, animal encounters, zoo animal habitats and more. This Friday hear music from Black Crystal Wolf Kids, Well Hung Heart, FifthLaw and DJ Steve Prior. Friday; 5333 Zoo Dr, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA; 323.644.4200

NEXT NIGHT Block Party
All facets of summer fun come together for NEXT NIGHT, a block party celebrating the Beverly Hills community: the people, the food, the entertainment and the businesses. The 200 block of South Beverly Drive will be “pedestrian only” for an evening of fun for the entire family, featuring live music, a DJ, food trucks, restaurant specials, a beer & wine garden, and pop-up shops. This specially curated event will showcase a mix of local artists, with an emphasis on goods crafted right here in Beverly Hills. Well behaved and leashed dogs are welcome! Free; Saturday, 6-10 pm; Charleville Blvd to Gregory Way along S Beverly Dr

Close Out Summer on Third Street Promenade
Downtown Santa Monica is preparing to bid adieu to summer with good friends, disco beats, and one angry animatronic great white shark. The celebration begins on Friday with a Cinema on the Street screening of Jaws and ends Saturday with the return of Downtown’s signature DJ concert Sonic Submarine. The Saturday lineup includes Anne Litt, Garth Trinidad, Anthony Valadez, and Michael Ammann. Free; Friday, 8 pm; Between Santa Monica Blvd & Arizona Ave; Free; Saturday, 5-10 pm; Between Santa Monica Blvd & Arizona Ave

Paul Oakenfold at The Abbey
Three-time Grammy Nominated DJ & Producer, Paul Oakenfold, will be playing a DJ set at The Abbey in celebration of Owner David Cooley’s birthday! Presented by Perfectomundo Tequila. Saturday, 12-8 pm; 692 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

FYF Fest
With performances by Kendrick Lamar, Tame Impala, AIR, Hot Chip, Moby (DJ), Vince Staples, Wolf Parade, Shellac, Grace Jones, LCD Soundsystem, Jagwar Ma, Saves the Day (Performing Stay What You Are), Classixx, Peter Bjorn and John, Floating Points (DJ), Gerd Janson, Kamaiyah, and many more, this is the concert to be at. $125; Saturday & Sunday; Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037; 213.744.7458

Poltergeist at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
This modern horror classic is filled with fantastic performances, eerie special effects and terrifying ghosts. When strange things begin to happen in a suburban home, curiosity quickly turns to fear as the ghosts fixate on a little girl. Directed by horror master Tobe Hooper and produced by Steven Spielberg, it is one of the scariest films ever made. 12+; Saturday, doors: 7:15 pm, movies: 9 pm; 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Woofstock Summer Bash
Healthy Spot will host the second annual Woofstock Summer Bash with live music, pet adoptions, contests and more! The end of summer celebration bash will include live music, food and beverages as well as special activities for man’s best friend including a best dog trick contest, doggie photo booth, pet-friendly giveaways and more. Pet adoptions will be also be happening throughout the day for those looking to add a furry friend to the family. Free; Saturday, 1-4 pm; Long Beach Market Place, 6433 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90803

Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) Celebrates 10th Anniversary
They are celebrating their 10th anniversary with a gala exhibition displaying new works from over 100 artists. Over the past ten years, Corey Helford Gallery exhibitions have welcomed thousands of guests and introduced hundreds of new and exciting aritsts into the New Contemporary art community in Los Angeles and abroad. With their recent move to their new space in DTLA, CHG is the largest gallery in the world to present this genre of popular art. Together, the works in the 10th Anniversary Gala exhibition, and the many other noteworthy exhibitions to come, show the continued growth of Corey Helford Gallery and its artists. Saturday, 7-11 pm (The exhibition will be on view from August 27th – September 24th); 571 S. Anderson St, Los Angeles, CA 90033; 310.287.2340