Los Angeles Weekly Roundup
Monday
Last Day to Ice Skate in Santa Monica
Today is your last chance to experience Ice at Santa Monica. Throughout the holiday season, the corner of 5th St. and Arizona Ave. was transformed into a pop-up ice skating rink with music, concessions, and party cabana rentals. From first-time skaters to experts, all are welcome. $20+; Monday, 12 – 10:00 pm; 1324 5th St. in Downtown Santa Monica, CA 90401
Free Entrance to National Parks for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the California National Parks will offer free entrance! The National Parks are a great way to reset and recharge your mind and body, while taking in mother nature. The parks are filled with hiking trails and other activities great for the solo visitor and families. Note – if you want a park that is close to L.A. and you can see in one day, head to the Channel Islands. The trip takes approx. 90 minutes and the park is absolutely beautiful. Free; Monday, Various hours and locations
Tiffany Haddish, Luenell, Caroline Rhea, and Craig Conant at the Comedy Store
Get ready to laugh until your stomach hurts tonight at the Comedy Store. The famous comedy club is hosting an unbelievable lineup featuring Tiffany Haddish, Luenell, Caroline Rhea, and Craig Conant. $25+ Monday, 7:00 pm (doors open) and 8:00 pm (showtime); 8433 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.656.6225
Riviera 31 Celebrates Dry January with Fabulous Mocktails
Riviera 31 at the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills celebrates Dry January with a special line of non-alcoholic cocktails. Director of Nightlife Aidan Demarest has curated a dry cocktail menu composed of fabulous mocktails made of Seedlip, a non-alcoholic spirits alternative that balances crisp, delicious flavors and healthy, natural ingredients. Various prices; Mondays – Sundays, 5 – 11:00 pm; Sofitel LA at Beverly Hills – 8555 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048
Tuesday
The Pantages Welcomes You to Mean Girls the Musical
Grab your pink outfit and head to the Pantages, because Tina Fey’s Mean Girls the musical is here! The beloved film comes to life on stage with catchy songs, lively dance sequences, and the same hilarious story we fell in love with. $40+; Tuesdays – Sundays, various showtimes; Pantages Theatre – 6233 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90028; 323.468.1770
OTOTO’s Floating World Nama Dinner
OTOTO will be hosting a very special evening where Floating World Imports Founder Linda Tetrault and OTOTO sake maven Courtney Kaplan will be highlighting the special nama (unpasteurized) sake of three breweries: Yucho Shuzo, Uehara Shuzo, and Moriki Shuzo. All of the sakes being featured are made with very little intervention – without pasteurization, dilution, or charcoal filtration. Chef/Owner/Ninja Charles Namba will create a special Franco-Japanese “bistrokaya” (if a bistro and izakaya had a baby) 5-course menu to pair with these very special sakes. Dinner highlights include Oysters On The Half Shell, Chef’s Selection Of Sashimi, and a Steak Dinner. $150; Tuesday, 6:00 pm; 1360 Allison Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026; 213.784.7930
Wednesday
Caldo Verde Hosts an Evening Inspired by Somebody Feed Phil The Book
Caldo Verde, the Portuguese-inspired restaurant helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef Suzanne Goin and restaurateur Caroline Styne continues its series of events spotlighting chefs and restaurants from around the globe that have inspired them throughout the years. Tonight, Caldo Verde will host an evening inspired by Phil Rosenthal’s Somebody Feed Phil The Book. The menu includes the Collard Green Melt, the Holy Burger, Pork Smφrrebrφd with rhubarb relish, Quesadillas with epazote and salsa verde, Chili Fried Chicken, Pink Pad Thai, cocktails, and more! Books will also be available for purchase on-site. $85; Wednesday, 5 – 10:00 pm; DTLA Proper – 1100 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.806.1023
Coming Soon
(1/25): Esters Hosts Guest Chef Pop-Up with Chefs Elizabeth Heitner and Nestor Silva
Esters is excited to announce the return of the Guest Chef pop-up series. They’re kicking off 2023 with friends and chefs Elizabeth Heitner and Nestor Silva (formerly of sister spot Rustic Canyon) behind the Mexican and Jewish-inspired pop-up, Malli. Reservations are encouraged (You can be added to the “Notify” list on Resy), and Esters will also accept walk-ins at the bar. Various prices; Wednesday (1/25); 5:00 pm; 1314 Seventh St., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.899.6900
(1/25): Visionary Women Hosts Female Founders & Entrepreneurship Salon With Sprinkles Founder Candace Nelson And Drybar Founder Alli Webb
Visionary Women, the premier Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization focused on the advancement and empowerment of women and girls, announces a Female Founders & Entrepreneurship Salon. Several prominent women will be featured, including Sprinkles founder and New York Times bestselling author of Sweet Success Candace Nelson and serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and Drybar founder Alli Webb. The thought-leadership event is sponsored by Bank of America and The Wall Street Journal, and will be moderated by CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent and bestselling author of When Women Lead Julia Boorstin. The event will include a panel discussion and will benefit Visionary Women’s grants given to organizations and programs that advance the status of women and girls. Co-founders three-time Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse and author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Angella Nazarian created Visionary Women for just these types of gatherings. “Members of our giving circle come together to learn and give back while doing so,” Bosse said. “What could be better?” $70; Wednesday (1/25); 5 – 7:00 pm; Brentwood Country Club – 590 S Burlingame Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 310.451.8011
(1/26): Black Angus Steakhouse Brings Back its Popular, One-Night Bourbon Dinner Experience
Black Angus Steakhouse, the original American steakhouse since 1964, has announced the return of the popular one-night Bourbon Dinner Experience at all steakhouse locations. Fans of Black Angus Steakhouse will experience a curated bourbon cocktail pairing menu that features the highest quality 21-day aged steaks and barrel-aged whiskey cocktails. The menu features Ribeye Cap and Fries with Birria Butter and Lime paired with Ancho Reyes Old Fashioned. Espresso Chili Rubbed Eye of Rib, Red Skin Mashed Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts paired with Apricot Brandy Smash, and Bananas Foster over Vanilla Ice Cream paired with Bourbon Espresso Cocktail for dessert. $51.99; Thursday, 1/26, 7:00 pm; Various locations
(1/28): Chef Christopher Kostow and The Mascot by the Harlon Family Partner with the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills for a Dinner and Wine Pairing
Jean-Georges, the world-renowned restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, welcomes you to an immersive hearth-centric dinner prepared by Three Michelin Star Chef Christopher Kostow (The Charter Oak, The Restaurant at Meadowood in Napa Valley). The family style, seasonally driven menu is an exquisite ode to elemental cooking, featuring a selection of wines from The Mascot by the Harlan Family. Each course is perfectly paired with exclusive vintages for an exceptional tasting experience. $225; Saturday (1/28), 5 – 10:00 pm; Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills – 9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(2/11): Jean-Georges Beverly Hills Cooking Class
Jean-Georges Beverly Hills inside the Waldorf Astoria will host its monthly cooking class and 3-course lunch on 2/11. Guests will enjoy a cooking demo by Culinary Director Steve Benjamin and Executive Chef Peleg Miro on the Jean-Georges Beverly Hills Patio, before eating a 3-course curated lunch. $115; Saturday (2/11), 11:00 am – 1:00; Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills – 9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(4/2): Tickets are Now On Sale for the Masters of Taste
Mark your calendars, the date for the 6th annual Masters of Taste has been announced. The premier outdoor luxury food and beverage festival will return to the historic Pasadena Rose Bowl on 4/2 with Chef Michael Reed and Kwini Reed as Hosts. Host Chef Michael Reed is a classically trained chef and restaurateur who has spent 19 years as a chef for restaurants across New York and Los Angeles. Today, Chef Reed is the co-owner and Executive Chef behind two Los Angeles restaurants, Poppy + Rose of Downtown Los Angeles and Anaheim’s Poppy & Seed. In addition to the two concepts, Chef Reed and his wife and co-owner, Kiini Reed, also run an upscale catering company, Root of All Food. 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, a non-profit organization celebrating 50 years of providing homeless services and housing for thousands of neighbors. $155 – $225; Sunday (4/2), 3 – 7:00 pm; Pasadena Rose Bowl – 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103; 626.791.6677
