Los Angeles Weekend Roundup
Friday
Celebrate the High Holidays with Rustic Canyon Family Restaurants
- Huckleberry Bakery & Café: Pre-order now for Rosh Hashanah with yummy farmers’ market-driven traditional dishes like Mary’s Organic Roasted Chicken with organic couscous, lemon & herb butter, Roasted Organic Carrots with honey-date butter, Milo + Olive’s Round Braided Challah and an Apple Honey Crème Fraîche Tart, plus more. Rosh Hashanah orders must be placed by 9/20. Break your Yom Kippur fast with a Scottish Salmon Lox Platter featuring whipped herb cream cheese, Milo + Olive Bagels & all the accoutrements, Farmers’ Market Vegetable Quiche, Coconut Macaroons, and more. Yom Kippur orders must be placed by 9/29. $25+; 1014 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica CA 90401; 310.451.2311
- Birdie G’s: Celebrate the high holidays with a twist on holiday classics from Chef Jeremy Fox and Chef de Cuisine Matthew Schaler. Highlights include a Whole Roasted Chicken with black lime & fenugreek, Corned Beef Tri-Tip with smoked tomato remoulade, an Apple-Sunchoke Cake with hazelnut & caramel sauce, plus the famous Matzo Ball Soup, Southern Kugel, and more. Pair your meal with one of Birdie G’s Kosher Wines. Rosh Hashanah orders must be placed by 9/20, 5:00 pm; Yom Kippur orders must be placed by 9/30, 5:00pm. $25+; 2421 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404; 310.310.3616
“Playa to Playa” Tasting Menu at Viceroy Santa Monica’s Sugar Palm
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Viceroy Santa Monica has teamed up with its sister resort, Viceroy Los Cabos, to create a curated culinary experience. Viceroy Santa Monica and Los Cabos are “transporting guests along the California coastline to the tip of Baja California with a month-long activation in Santa Monica at Sugar Palm.” Chef Jason Francisco of Viceroy Santa Monica’s Sugar Palm and Chef Carlos Teran of Viceroy Los Cabos’ Dalia have crafted a rotating seven-course tasting menu to showcase the rich cultures of their destinations through robust flavors and ingredients. $75; Fridays -Sundays (through 10/16), 3 – 10:00 pm; 1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.260.7511
The L.A. Times Food Bowl Presents a Weekend of Culinary Events at Paramount Pictures
Calling all foodies! It’s that time of year again when we “celebrate the city’s diverse food scene combining the best of local eateries and world-renowned culinary talent.” The L.A. Times Food Bowl is back, and welcomes you to a weekend of exclusive culinary events at Paramount Pictures Studios. Friday starts with the Smoked Soirée night market. Eat your way through Saturday’s Night Flavor, and the weekend concludes with a Sunday Funday Backlot Brunch. Bon Appétit! $110 – $540; Friday – Sunday; Paramount Pictures Studios Backlot – 5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Shine Like the Stars with the New Geneo Facial at the Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa
The Peninsula Spa at the Peninsula Beverly Hills is officially partnering with celeb-approved Geneo to offer the facial of the future. The key component to the Geneo facial is the professional facial machine whose “facial technology triggers a natural oxygenation process within the skin.” The 3-in-1 treatment starts with oxygenation and exfoliation, followed by a skin nourishment from ultrasound waves, and ends with a hands-free massage to sculpt the face. Unlock your skin’s natural ability to oxygenate and rejuvenate from within. $350; Please contact the spa directly for availability; The Peninsula Beverly Hills – 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310.551.2888
Upcoming Shows at The Bourbon Room
The Bourbon Room is on fire with its hot new lineup. From Drag: The Musical, to a burlesque musical parody, to a residency from Evan Rachel Wood and critically-acclaimed guitarist/singer-songwriter Zane Carney’s new band, Hollywood’s newest live music and entertainment venue is serving up the best in live entertainment. 6356 Hollywood Blvd 2nd Fl., Los Angeles, CA 90028; 213.667.4233
- 9/23: DRAG: The Musical – Alaska Thunderf*ck from RuPaul’s Drag Race and Joey McIntrye from New Kids On The Block star in DRAG: The Musical. The musical tells the story of two rival drag clubs that must overcome their differences in order to survive. $59.99 – $99.99; Friday – 10/15, 6:30 pm (doors), 7:00 pm (show time) and 9:30 pm (doors), 10:00 pm (show time)
- Coming Next Week (9/26): XOXO Euphoria Girl – Cherry Poppin’s XOXO EUPHORIA GIRL is back! The burlesque musical parody show is a mashup of popular TV shows, high schools, cities, and time periods set to your favorite music! XOXO EUPHORIA GIRL asks hard-hitting questions like, what if Kristen Bell’s narration of Gossip Girl suddenly had to deal with the insanity that happens in Euphoria? $30 – $40; Monday (9/26), 6:30 pm (doors) and 7:30 pm (show time)
- Coming Soon (9/27): EVAN + ZANE: Dance– EVAN + ZANE, a new band formed by Evan Rachel Wood and critically-acclaimed guitarist/singer-songwriter Zane Carney is coming to The Bourbon Room with a Dance – themed show. $50 – $100; Tuesday (9/27), 7: 00 (doors) and 8:00 pm (show time)
iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas
This weekend marks the 12th annual iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. The two-day festival crosses music genres and features performances from some of your favorite artists like Pitbull, Halsey, Diplo, Megan thee Stallion, and Lionel Richie. $86+; Friday – Saturday, T-Mobile Arena – 3780 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89158
On Sale Now (9/28): Experiential Garrison Brothers Whiskey Dinner Takeover at The Wayfarer DTLA
The Wayfarer DTLA is teaming up with Texas Bourbon distillery Garrison Brothers for a whiskey dinner and tasting at the hotel. The DTLA boutique hotel will host a one-of-a-kind experience across the property’s 12 floors – from the sexy rooftop to the underground whimsical basement bar Lilly Rose. Your ticket includes the Tiki Old Fashioned welcome cocktail, a three-course dinner with Garrison Brothers Whiskey Pairings at Gaslighter Social Club (Baked Mac and Cheese, Fried Green Tomatoes with buttermilk dressing, Collard Greens w/ Potlikker, Pickle Brined Fried Chicken, Smoked Brisket, Bourbon Pecan Pie & Banana Bread Pudding), and ends with a nightcap at Lilly Rose. $110; Wednesday (9/28), 7 – 10:00 pm; Beginning on The Rooftop at The Wayfarer DTLA, 813 Flower St., Los Angeles, CA 90017
On Sale Now (9/30): This Fall the Champions of Magic Tour Heads to Southern California
The Champions of Magic Tour makes its return to So Cal this Fall. 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; 9/30 – 10/1, 7:30 pm; City National Grove of Anaheim – 2200 E. Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
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
