Burbank Beer Festival
A massive beerfest is on tap this fall in Downtown Burbank! The Third Annual Burbank Beer Festival & Fall Street Fair returns with two sessions of craft beer to choose from! Each session will feature over 85 craft beers on tap, live music and entertainment. Burbank Beer Festival will benefit the Downtown Burbank Partnership and the Gen Giammanco Foundation. Free; Saturday, 12-3 pm, 4-7 pm; Downtown Burbank, 201 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502
Angel City Brewery Presents Zero Flocs Given
Brewed with a healthy heaping of hops and notes of orange blossom, tropical fruit and pine, Zero Flocs Given is a hazy beer that simply doesn’t give a floc about seasonal blends. Perfect to savor at any time of year, Zero Flocs Given will be released with a limited batch of 16 oz. cans on Friday, available exclusively at Angel City Brewery. The beer will also be on draft at the Brewery’s Public House while supplies last. A New-England Style IPA with 7.3% ABV and 50 IBU, Zero Flocs Given has a cloudy golden orange appearance and aromas of ripe tropical fruit, citrus, pine and resin. A slightly stinging bitterness balanced by juicy malt sweetness makes this beer a favorite, regardless of what the calendar says. To celebrate the beer’s debut, ale lovers are invited to the Zero Flocs Given Can Release party on Friday, where the first 50 in line will receive a free Zero Flocs limited edition art poster and sticker. 4-packs will be available for sale for at-home libating. Friday, 4-6 pm; 216 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Taste of Soul
Dubbed Los Angeles’ largest street festival, The Taste of Soul Family Festival takes place annually and features a taste of all things “soulful” including food from local restaurants, live entertainment, music, displays from local artists, and exhibits from local businesses and organizations. This years theme is “Salute to the Legacy of Motown,” so be sure to practice your snap-and-step grapevine before heading out. Free; Saturday; 3800 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Eastside Food Festival
This is the place to be for unlimited tastings from over 35 vendors native to LA’s east side neighborhoods. This year’s event also includes live performance from local indie band Tangerine, an intriguing discussion on the modern Mexican-inspired California cuisine movement emerging from Los Angeles dubbed Alta California Cuisine, hosted by acclaimed food writer Bill Esparza, plus a live cooking demos on the subject of Culinary Cannabis and more. As for food, expect to taste from Trois Familia, Cafe Birdie, Jeni’s Ice Creams, Cosa Buona, Sweetfin, Winsome, and more. Plus Tabula Rasa has joined the fun to offer a selection of their favorite wines. Sunday, 4-7 pm; 1215 Bates Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
The 5th Annual Bakers Will Bake Sale returns to the Hollywood Farmers Market
Join L.A.’s pastry powerhouse Roxana Jullapat of Friends & Family as she celebrates five years of fundraising for Bakers Will Bake by throwing the BIGGEST (and Baddest) bake sale of the year.The mission is simple: Rally L.A.’s best pastry chefs and bakers, sell a ton of baked goods and donate 100% of the proceeds to a local school’s garden-based education program. This year’s proceeds will benefit The Garden & Farm To Face Programs at the Environmental STEAM Magnet at Thomas Starr King Middle School in Silver Lake, which serves the school by offering classes on food, farming and sustainability. This year’s Bakers Will Bake roster includes, Roxana Jullapat of Friends and Family, Shannon Swindle of Craft, Sherry Yard of iPic Theaters, Barbara Monderine of The Village Bakery, Elizabeth Belkind of Cake Monkey, Na Young Ma of Proof Bakery, Genevieve Geris of Bestia, Beth Kellerhals of Good Gravy Bakes, Andy Kadin of Bub and Grandma’s, Andrea Crawford of Roan Mills, Sasha Piligian of Sqirl and Johnny Murray of Mixed Company. Sunday, 8 am-1 pm; Ivar Avenue & Selma Ave, Hollywood, CA
Doma Kitchen Celebrates 1-Year Celebration
Doma Kitchen in Marina Del Ray will be celebrating their 1-Year Anniversary with complimentary anniversary cake, live tango and entertainment, along with dinner specials. Expect some of Doma’s favorites such as the Borscht, Homemade Pelmeni, Chicken Kieve and more. Reservations for this event are highly recommended. Friday, 7 pm; 4325 Glencoe Ave #8, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Lost at Sea Launches New “Sailor Hour”
Pasadena’s modern seafood restaurant is serving up seafood-centric food and drink deals. The menu includes half- off the following food items: Capital Oysters; Crostino with octopus, morcilla, almond romesco; Prawn Ceviche with tomatillo aguachile, cucumber, tomato, lime; Fried Oysters with labne, chile ancho, lime; and Brussels Sprouts with La Querica lardo, red flame grapes. Drink specials include: galf-off select wines by the glass and $5 pints of Trumer Pilsner and Coastwise Sessions IPA draft beer. Tuesday-Sunday, 5:30-6:30 pm; 57 E. Holly St, Pasadena, CA 91103
The Bazaar by José Andrés Gin & Tonic Menu
In honor of National Gin & Tonic Day, The Bazaar celebrates the drink with a month-long Gin & Tonic menu. Sip 10 distinct takes on the classic cocktail that range from their signature Ultimate Gin & Tonic made with Hendrick’s gin, Fever Tree Indian tonic water, lime, lemon, juniper berries, lemon verbena sprig, kaffir lime and a micro marigold flower, to the Naranja Gin Tonic made with Onilikan Mexican gin, orange-epazote tonic syrup, del maguey vida mescal, Fever Tree Indian tonic water, lime, orange and epazote. Through November 19; 465 S. La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, 310.246.5555
Halloween Film Pestival, Presented by Western Exterminator
Western Exterminator, a local leader in the pest control industry, is proud to host the first ever Halloween Film Pestival. Brave moviegoers will be able to enjoy films including Bee Movie, The Ant Bully, Epic, The Birds, The Fly, Big Ass Spider, and Eight Legged Freaks. Join in cricket eating contests; a bug exhibit to learn about creepy crawlers and entomology, the study of insects; Halloween costume contests; free popcorn and beverage for each attendee – a flavored insect topping bar will be available for added flair to your popcorn; and complimentary insect-infused lollipops and candy. Note that tickets are free and RSVP does not guarantee admittance. Seat availability is on a first come, first serve basis. Free parking will be available for attendees at 4640 Melbourne Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027. Free; Saturday, Los Feliz Movie Theatre located at 1822 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027; RSVP to your movie showing of choice (up to 4 tickets).
Night of the Living Dead at Hollywood Forever
Enjoy a tribute to George Romero and a brand new unseen restoration of Night of the Living Dead! The late great George Romero started the zombie horror genre. A group of desperate individuals (led by Duane Jones) seeks refuge in an abandoned house to escape flesh-eating zombies. The sanctuary becomes a prison as the captives struggle to keep the zombies out. Dress up for the free Photo Booth! Freixenet Cava (my fave) will be on-site to toast this Halloween event with some complimentary bubbly for our guests with 21+ valid ID. $12-$16; Saturday, doors: 5:15 pm, movie: 7 pm; 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Viceroy Santa Monica’s Silent Disco Party
This time, join in a Totally Awesome 80s vs 90s theme! Viceroy Santa Monica will be taking you back to decades of jellies, neon, grunge and punk rock. Dress up to match your favorite decade and get ready to party like it’s 1999 with an evening filled with rad food & drink specials and awesome music. Performances by DJ MissNINJA and KoKo, battling to win over the crowd. All guests will be provided with multi-channel head phones at check-in. Your headphones will showcase which DJ you prefer. $20; Saturday, doors: 8 pm, event: 9 pm – 1 am; Poolside Lounge at Viceroy Santa Monica, 1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
The Second City Hollywood celebrates their 2nd annual Los Angeles Diversity in Comedy Festival
The Second City Hollywood continues to celebrate diversity in comedy. The goal of this festival is to offer a platform for celebrating the unique points of view that come from diverse talent in Los Angeles and beyond. This festival will offer performers of diverse backgrounds an opportunity to explore issues of diversity across race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity through performances, panels, and workshops. Theater locations include The Second City Studio City Stage, 6560 Hollywood Blvd LA CA 90028; 3 Arts Stage, 6560 Hollywood Blvd LA CA 90028; and The Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave LA CA 90046. Opening night party: Friday, 4-7 pm, St. Felix Hollywood, 1602 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028; Closing night party: Sunday, 7-10 pm; Lono Hollywood, 6611 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
The Official 2017 MAXIM Halloween Party produced by Karma International
The Official MAXIM Halloween Party, produced by Karma International includes a headlining performance by Jason Derulo, with sets by DJ Drew, DJCJ, Pravin Shaw, and Eva Kane. There will also be a Purple Reign’s Prince Tribute Show, Adam & Selina world-class magicians, and the Black Tape Project Fashion Show. Expect hair-raising, elaborate haunted theme decor to scare and excite you at every turn as Hollywood’s best set and production designers create multiple themed areas and haunted vignettes, dozens of scare actors and performers, experiential production, immersive lighting and sound. Tickets (Access Code: KK1234); Saturday, 8 pm-2 am; Los Angeles Center Studios, 450 S Bixel St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
The World’s Longest Manicure Bar
Be part of history as OPI attempts to set the Guinness World Record for ‘Longest’ Manicure Bar’ in Santa Monica. Receive a complimentary ProHealth GelColor manicure while enjoying popsicles in a plush lounge and enjoying music. Free; Saturday, 9 am-5 pm; 1200 block of 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA
Spa Week
Biannual event sees some of L.A.’s top spas offering signature treatments for just $50. Through Monday; 212.352.8098
Westedge Design Fair Celebrates 5th Year at Santa Monica’s Barker
2017 WestEdge Design Fair, the West Coast’s premier contemporary design fair, will return to the Santa Monica Barker Hangar to celebrate its fifth year! Shop over 150+ top-tier design brands featuring a highly-curated selection of domestic and international manufacturers and independent designers and makers. The WestEdge Design Fair has much to celebrate including an increase in exhibitors and attendance, new programming partners, and a surge in independent designers/makers in the highly-anticipated MADE:MODERN section. At this year’s enjoy live chef demos utilizing the latest appliance innovations, KARMA Automotive ride-n- drives, Milk Stand Pop-Up Store presented by Design Milk, design talks and panel discussions, meet-and-greets, culinary demonstrations with TopChef’s Brian Malarkey and book signings with notable design influencers. $20+; Friday & Saturday, 10 am-6 pm, Sunday, 10 am-5 pm; 3021 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Brewery Artwalk
This biannual art walk takes place in the world’s largest art complex, located in a former Pabst Blue Ribbon brewery. More than 100 resident artists who live in the brewery’s lofts open up their studios to showcase their work. Free; Saturday & Sunday, 11 am-6 pm; 2100 N. Main St, Los Angeles; 323.638.9382
Beverly Hills artSHOW
This outdoor art showcase displays artwork from about 240 exhibitors twice a year. Wine and beer gardens, as well as food trucks, are on-site. Free; Saturday & Sunday, 10 am-5 pm; Beverly Gardens Park, along Santa Monica Boulevard from Rodeo to Rexford Drives, Beverly Hills, CA; 310.285.6830
