Los Angeles Weekend Roundup
Friday
The Champions of Magic Tour Arrives in Southern California
The Champions of Magic Tour makes its return to So Cal tonight. The cast will perform two shows that have been described by Access Hollywood as “tremendous.” The evening will be filled with interactive illusions, an escape from Houdini’s water torture cell, a jaw-dropping levitation high above the stage, and more mind-blowing magic from some of the greatest magicians in the world. $49; Friday – Saturday, 7:30 pm; City National Grove of Anaheim – 2200 E. Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
1 Pico, the Signature Oceanfront Restaurant at Shutters on the Beach, Launches New Menu
1 Pico, the signature oceanfront restaurant at Shutters on the Beach, invites you to feast on their new menu! Executive Chef Sean Runyon has curated a menu of grilled dishes made with high-quality, fresh ingredients. Highlights include Amberjack, Elysian Farms Lamb, Loch Duart Salmon, Candy Stripe Beet Gazpacho, and John Givens Beef Steak Tomatoes. $38+; Shutters On the Beach – 1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310.587.1717
Coming Soon (10/14): October Sip & Savor Dinner Series at Jean-Georges Beverly Hills
Join Jean-Georges Beverly Hills for the October edition of their Sip & Savor Dinner Series. The 6-course tasting features a delicious menu from Weiser Family Farms paired with vibrant wines from Alma Rosa Winery. Prepare to sink your teeth into Madai Ceviche, Steamed Halibut, Wagyu Tenderloin, Warm Chocolate Cake, and more. $295; Friday (10/14), 7:00 pm; Waldorf Astoria – 9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.860.6700
Mark Your Calendars (10/29): Paw Works 6th Annual Ties & Tails Gala
This October, brush off your Sunday Best because the Paw Works Animal Rescue hosts the 6th annual Ties & Tails Gala. Paw Works is a nonprofit rescue organization that partners with county and city shelters to give abandoned animals a second chance at life. The theme of this year’s Ties & Tails Gala is Barking Mad, an ode to Alice in Wonderland. The evening features a red-carpet event, cocktail hour, dinner, music, and silent and live auctions. In addition, the gala will be presenting a special award to Emmy and Golden Globe winner Sarah Paulson for her work with animals. $300+; Saturday (10/29); 5 – 10:00 pm; Sherwood Country Club – 320 W. Stafford Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Saturday
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Satisfies Every Sweet Tooth with $5 Pizookies® Every Day
October just got a little sweeter, thanks to BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. The beloved restaurant is offering ALL Pizookies® for just $5 for a limited time, all day, every day, for dine-in guests only. Available in a dozen ooey-gooey flavors—including the limited-edition Peanut Butter S’mores Pizookie® and the decadent Salted Caramel Pizookie®, the iconic Pizookie® will put a smile on your face and satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth. $5; Various hours and locations
Black Angus Steakhouse Supports National Breast Cancer Awareness Month With Drink Pink Donation
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and through the 31st, Black Angus Steakhouse will donate $1 from every purchase of a glass of Prosecco Rosé by Francis Coppola to the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC). “Black Angus Steakhouse is passionate about this project not only because of the nationwide impact of the disease but because of the personal effects it has had on our family of team members. We are all in this together, and we are eager to help the National Breast Cancer Coalition achieve its mission to use advocacy, education, policy, and research to end breast cancer,” says Deborah Shapiro, VP of Growth at Black Angus. Various prices, hours, and locations through 10/31
Horrorcon Los Angeles, Where Evil Never Dies
Calling all horror fans, prepare to enter the next generation of fear. Horrorcon Los Angeles is here and more terrifying than ever. The two-day convention features celebrities, industry icons, master craftsmen, exhibitors, artisans, and artists. $29+; Saturday, 1 – 9:00 pm and Sunday, 1 – 6:00 pm; L.A. Convention Center (South Hall K, 13th Fl.) – 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Drink Up, Witches. Spooky Tea at DTLA’s Lilly Rose is Back!
The second annual Spooky High Tea & Highballs experience is back for another year at whimsical underground lounge Lilly Rose. Relax as you sip the Tourbillon and Rooibos Carrot Cake teas from French tea purveyor Dammann Frères. Enjoy a savory and sweet tea tower of chef-curated specialty bites, including Deviled Eggs, Duck Confit Rillettes in Phyllo, Fig and Prosciutto, Smoked Salmon Crostini and Bourbon Spiced Apples with Vanilla Chantilly Cream. Tempting tea-infused cocktails are also available for separate purchase. For this experience, 24-hour advance reservations are required. Highballs and one-of-a-kind tea-infused cocktails are sold separately. $60; Wednesdays – Sundays, 2 – 6:00 pm; The Wayfarer (basement) – 813 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA, 90017
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pacifica Hotels Adds Fight Like a Girl Cocktail
Pacifica Hotels is raising awareness for breast cancer prevention. Each of their properties, the Marina del Rey Hotel, Jamaica Bay Inn & The Wayfarer DTLA, support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the Fight Like a Girl cocktail. The seasonal gin and tonic is made with Sipsong Indira Gin and a pop of flavorful additions. A portion of each glass will support breast cancer prevention awareness through Sipsong’s donation, a movement to use genetic testing to screen for breast cancer. Various prices, hours, and locations
Recipe for Fight Like a Girl:
- 2 oz. Sipsong Indira Gin
- ½ oz. Pomegranate grenadine
- ·½ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1-2 oz. Fever-Tree light tonic
- Shake Indira gin, lemon juice, and grenadine with ice for 10 seconds. Add tonic, w-15 fresh pomegranate seeds, pour into a Collins glass and serve.
