The Eastside Food Festival
The third annual Eastside Food Festival is back at Mack Sennett Studios in Silverlake. For the third year, you can enjoy unlimited food and drinks from LA’s favorite eastside restaurants, watch intriguing panel discussions hosted by Food is the New Rock, learn techniques from local chef food demons, and mingle with fellow LA food enthusiasts. Some of the participating vendors this year include Little Beast, Homestate, Jeni’s Ice Cream, Sticky Rice, Ohana Poke Co, Starry Kitchen as well as newcomers like Buttonmash, Knuckle and Claw, Same Same Thai, Pok Pok, Lord Jones with many more. Wine will be provided by Silverlake Wine Shop, craft beer will be poured by Angel City Brewery, and other drinks will be provided by Our/ Los Angeles Vodka, and Ventura Spirits. Once again, proceeds from the event will benefit PATH (People Assisting The Homeless). $65/General Admission, $75/door (includes all you can eat from food and soft drink vendors, access to event stages, 3 bar drink tickets); $95/VIP, $105/door (includes arly entry 4 pm, all you can eat from food and soft drink vendors, exclusive VIP hour food tastings and demos from 4-5 pm, VIP Access to event stages, access toVIP lounge all day, VIP gift bag, 5 bar drink tickets; $55/Non-Drinker, $65/door (includes all you can eat from food and soft drink vendors, access to event stages); Sunday 5-8 pm; Mack Sennett Studios, 1215 Bates Ave, Los Angeles, 90029
The 2nd Annual Off the Hook Seafood Festival
In honor of National Seafood Month, this community fundraising event showcases the city’s best restaurants and chefs with dishes featuring their favorite seafood like oysters, shrimp, sushi, fish and tuna. Enjoy food and drink tastings, beer garden, live music, games, activities and more. There’s also the Santa Monica Seafood Sustainable VIP Lounge, which includes tastings from select, sustainable restaurants, as well as cocktails and preferred seating in a designated area. Off the Hook benefits the Westside Food Bank and raises awareness for the sustainable seafood movement through a partnership with Seafood for the Future. $70; $100/VIP; Saturday, 3-7 pm; 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
The Oinkster Celebrates 10 Years
Eagle Rock’s The Oinkster is celebrating 10 years, which means you will be celebrating with giveaways, free champagne & cake, beer from Cismontane Brewing, $10 burger and sandwich combos all weekend long. Saturday, 7:30 pm (free champagne & cake); 2005 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
City of Gold – with Jonathan Gold
Check out a film screening of City of Gold followed by a Q & A with Jonathan Gold a Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic and writer for LA Times. Concluding with a tasting party catered by local food and drinks vendors. Partial proceeds benefit Food Forward. Upgrade your ticket: + $15 VIP up grade include: VIP seating on level 3, free event poster; + $25 VIP upgrade includes: VVIP seating on level 2, one free pop corn, merchandise bundle (with event poster and custom event ceramic plate or custom LA, Grow! hat); and +$50 VIP upgrade includes: VIP parking, VVIP seating on level 2, one free pop corn, merchandise bundle (poster and custom event ceramic plate or custom LA, Grow! hat). $12; Sunday, 6 pm; The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
DTLA Oyster Festival
The Oyster Gourmet will gather oyster farmers from around the country for the second annual DTLA Oyster Festival at Grand Central Market. Meet the farmers, taste their oysters and learn about the distinctive “merroir,” the taste of place that distinguishes oysters grown in different waters. Saturday & Sunday, 11 am-8 pm; 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Tabula Rasa Bar Opens
The new East Hollywood bar from Bestia alums Zach Negin and Daniel Flores features a unique beer and wine selection, and food that includes Negin’s signature Cuban sandwich. Find a minimal space with a mahogany bar, burgundy leather booths and an exposed wine room. 5125 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA; 213.290.6329
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse Opens
Get ready to try a cruffin. It’s the signature treat you can find at Mr. Holmes Bakehouse. They also have churro croissants, muffaletta Danishes and jalapeño cheddar claws, all in Highland Park. Just look for the shop’s infamous “I Got Baked” sign. Saturday; 111 S Ave 59, Los Angeles, CA
Maple at Descanso Gardens
Chef Joachim Splichal and Patina Restaurant Group debut Maple at Descanso Gardens, which is a sophisticated rustic restaurant. You can grab their weekend brunch by Executive chef Mark Salazar. Dishes include fried chicken n’ beignets; huevos rancheros with Guajillo-braised short rib; and their signature Maple burger with a beef patty, aged cheddar cheese, leafy greens, garden vegetables, and a signature maple red wine dressing. Saturday; 1418 Descanso Dr, La Canada, CA
Front Porch Cinema Free Outdoor Movie Returns to the Santa Monica Pier
The Santa Monica Pier has the return of Front Porch Cinema, a free movie series under the stars. The Pier will transform into cozy front porch environment, providing the perfect setting for a night of movies, food and activities. The series kicks off with “Zootopia” and continues with Jonathan Gold’s documentary “City of Gold” on October 7, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” on October 14, “Labyrinth: 30th Anniversary” on October 21 and a bonus screening on October 28 of “Tight Loose,” an extreme ski/snow doc presented by Teton Gravity Research. Unwind on old-timey lawn chairs and watch oceanfront films on a giant inflatable screen with the highest quality HD-projection and line-array sound provided by LA’s premier outdoor movie producers, Eat|See|Hear. Each week features curated cocktails themed to the film in the Cinema Lounge as well as fun and unique on-site activities and entertainment. “Zootopia” will feature free ice cream for the first 100 people as well as arts and crafts and face painting for the kids. You can bring your own chairs, as only a limited number will be available for rent. The Cinema Lounge offers a cozy bar with curated cocktails from Deep Eddy Vodka, and Boulevard Brewing Company as well as seating before and during the film. Fridays through October 28, Cinema Lounge opens at 6 pm. Movie begins at 7:30 pm; Santa Monica Pier
Movie Night at Estrella
West Hollywood’s Estrella is launching a Sunday Series of movie screenings, every Sunday night through the fall in their theater space. Reserve your seat early, because the room only fits 55 guests. This weekend catch Fast Times at Ridgemont High. $30 purchase (movie is free); Sunday, 8 pm; 8800 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
The popular Los Angeles Haunted Hayride has you piling into the back of a tractor and go for a ride through Griffith Park’s Old Zoo. During this year’s Secret Society-themed event, you are taken off the wagon to go on foot for the first time. October; 4730 Crystal Springs Ave, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA; 310.993.8289
