Saturdays Off the 405
The J. Paul Getty Museum’s popular summer concert series is closing with a live performance by the British electronic music duo Demdike Stare. The artists will perform a set to complement the exhibition London Calling: Bacon, Freud, Kossof, Andrews and Kitaj. Like the artists in London Calling, who represent some of the greatest achievements in British painting of their time, Demdike Stare showcases the thriving electronic music movement that has flourished in Britain. Demdike Stare is a collaboration between DJ/producers Sean Canty and Miles Whittaker, two childhood friends from north England. Their music weaves together Dub, House, Techno, Hip Hop, Psychedelic Rock, Free Jazz, and Industrial and Noise music. Blurring the line between sampled and original sound, the result is not quite dance music, but a music all their own. Free; Saturday, 6 – 9 pm; Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA; 310.440.7300
Sixteen Candles at Hollywood Cemetery
This is one of my favorite movies ever! Samantha has her whole family forgets her 16th birthday becuase of her sister’s wedding. The whole week goes hilariously wrong. The first film from John Hughes is ridiculously funny and has become an 80s classic. Starring Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall and John Cusack, this is one not to miss. There will be a themed photo booth and a prom dance party. $12+; Saturday, doors; 6:45 pm, movie: 8 pm; 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Shoreline Jam Reggae Festival
See popular reggae-influenced alternative rock band Iration as they headline the 6th annual Shoreline Jam at The Queen Mary. The event will also feature Josh Heinrichs/Skillinjah, Mike Love, The Movement, Bad Apples and more. Plus, join in yard games, beer, cocktails and food. $45, $20/parking; Saturday, 1-10 pm; 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA; 877.342.0738
Free Yoga at Wanderlust Hollywood
Celebrate their 1st year with an open house! Bring family and friends and enjoy a special lineup and Free Yoga all day! Schedule includes Kundalini with Kjord Davis (All levels, 7:30 am); YOGAMAZE Flow with Noah Maze (Level 2/3, 9 am); The Flow with Joan Hyman (All levels, 10:30 am); The Flow with Schuyler Grant (Level 2/3, 12:30 pm); The Flow with Chad Dennis (Level 1/2, 2:30 pm); Soulscape with Mary Beth LaRue and DJ Jess Blake (Level 2, 4 pm); and Soundbath with Ambi Sitham (5:30 pm). There will also be 20% off specifically marked merchandise in the Marketplace and a chance to win a four day pass to a Wanderlust Festival of your choice. Free; Saturday; 1357 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.967.8855
L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade
Over 50 top chefs, including Giada De Laurentiis, Adam Perry Lang and Michael Voltaggio, along with mixologists and wine makers serve signature menu items at this philanthropic culinary event that helps fund the fight against childhood cancer. Noon–4 p.m. $195; Saturday, Noon-4 pm; Royce Quad, UCLA, 405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA; 610.649.3034
Doma Kitchen Relocates to Marina del Rey
It has only been two years since the inception of Doma Kitchen in Manhattan Beach and the beach side community has fallen in love with Domas’ European-inspired dishes including homemade Borscht, Lagman and Lamb Plov. After such success, Doma Kitchen is in need of a larger space to meet the high demand. Owners Angie Corrente and Stan Mayzalis along with Chef Kristina Miksyte are excited about both expanding the restaurant’s square footage as well as bringing their food to the Westside. The new Doma Kitchen will also feature some additions to the menu, later hours, extended beverage menu and more to-go items. Sunday; 4325 Glencoe Ave #8 in Marina del Rey CA, 90292
LUKE teams up with Tesla Motors
The Woodland Hills eatery has teamed up with Tesla motors to host a “Demo & Dine” brunch event. You can hop into the new Tesla Model S for a 15-minute demo to experience the car’s innovative autopilot feature, and then hop off for a mouthwatering brunch at LUKE. $29, $39/Prixe fixe with mimosas and bloody Marys; Saturday, 11 am-3 pm; 22616 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
No Name
The restaurant best known for its fried chicken, cocktails, and live music, now has executive chef Jared Simons to switch gears and focus on plant-based cuisine for a new Sunday dinner series. The four-course prix-fixe menu features dishes like a BLT with purple Cherokee tomato, frisee, eggplant “bacon” and lemon dressing; and summer corn risotto with pickled cherry tomato, “goat” cheese and garlic chives. $55; Sunday, 5-9:30 pm (Also October 16, November 13 and December 18); 432 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036; Reservations required: fairfax432@gmail.com
Barrel & Ashes Tap Takeover
Oktoberfest is coming up quicker than you realize (and yours truly will be in Munich), which is why Barrel & Ashes is jumping on the train with a September tap takeover from Sixpoint Brewery out of Brooklyn. It should be a fun night filled with beers you can’t normally get on the West Coast. Saturday; 11801 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604; 818.623.8883
Alpine Village Oktoberfest
This massive Oktoberfest blowout is one of the oldest and biggest Oktoberfests in SoCal. Get ready for chicken dances, stein-holding competitions, oompah bands, delicious German eats, and continuously flowing beer. They also have an after-party that goes until 1:30 am on Fridays and Saturdays at the Steinhaus Restaurant which includes a tater tot bar. $10+; Every Friday-Sunday through October (Friday, 6 pm-Midnight, Saturday, 5 pm-Midnight, Sunday, 1-6 pm); Alpine Village, 833 W Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90502; 310.327.4384
Big Bear Oktoberfest
In it’s 46th year, this festival is totally worth taking a road trip up for. It’s a weekend of beers, brats, and polka. You’ll find bands that are straight from Germany, as well as folk dancing and log-sawing, stein-holding and beer-ponging contests. They’ll also have plenty of German beers, traditional Oktoberfest food like sausages, dumplings, and strudel, and not-so-traditional ones like the bacon brat burrito. $15+; Weekends through October 29; 42900 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315; 909.585.3000
Old World Oktoberfest
Eat, drink, and dance your way through eight acres of a Bavarian Village (designed by the same guy who built Alpine Village) at this huge festival. Since 1977, Old World Oktoberfest has featured beer gardens, halls for festivities, German food and beer, and the famous dirndl-wearing shot girls. Sundays feature dachshund races. $10+; Friday-Sunday through October 30th; Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
