Things to Do in Los Angeles This Week (May 29, 2023 – June 1, 2023)
Monday
Coffee and Plants Plant-Based Coffee Shop Offers FREE Drip Coffee to Active Duty Service Members and Veterans
In honor of Memorial Day, Leona Lewis’ plant-based coffee shop, Coffee and Plants, will offer complimentary drip coffee to active duty service members and veterans! For those visiting Los Angeles this Memorial Day, make a stop at the newly opened Coffee and Plants in Studio City for freshly baked goods, such as the Classic Chocolate Cocoa Muffin or the citrusy Lemon Poppy Seed slice. Add an Avocado Tartine for a balanced breakfast in a lush, soothing environment. Free; Monday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm; Pasadena and Studio City locations
Skybar Hosts Sexy Memorial Day Made in Tulum Party
This Memorial Day, Skybar invites you to get undressed and party Tulum-style at their sexy West Hollywood oasis. Spend Memorial Day soaking up the sun and enjoying the views as you mix, mingle, and indulge in cocktails and poolside fun. $0 – $100 (bottle service is available); Monday, 12 – 7:00 pm; Mondrian Los Angeles – 8440 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069; 323.848.6030
Memorial Day Cocktail Recipes from William Grant & Sons Spirits
- Milagro Tequila: Whether you’re a seasoned tequila drinker or a newcomer to the world of agave spirits, Milagro’s Paloma offerings will suit every palate. From a classic Paloma to creative twists, Milagro’s cocktails will bring you to the brighter side of tequila.
- Paloma Select
- 1 ½ Parts Milagro Select Silver
- ½ Part Agave Nectar*
- 1 Part Pink Grapefruit Juice
- ½ Parts Fresh Lime Juice
- 3 Parts Sparkling Water
- 1 Pink Grapefruit Wedge
- (*Or Substitute with Simple Syrup) Method: Pour all ingredients, except sparkling water, into a Boston shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a highball glass with fresh ice. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with speared grapefruit wedge.
- Hendrick’s Gin: The brand’s OG bottle, in addition to the latest release, Flora Adora, offers endless recipes from a classic Cucumber Lemonade to a unique Aperol Spritz.
- Cucumber Lemonade
- 1 1/2 parts Hendrick’s Gin
- 1/2 part Lemon Juice
- 1/2 part Simple Syrup
- Top with Soda Water
- 3 rounds of Cucumber and 1 wheel of Lemon to Garnish
- Method: Combine all ingredients in a highball glass filled with cubed ice and lightly stir. Garnish with 3 thinly sliced rounds of cucumber and 1 lemon wheel and serve.
- Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Whether you’re a traditional Scotch lover or trying it for the first time, Glenfiddich is a single malt Scotch whisky staple – offering a variety of flavor notes across expressions, from its 12-Year-Old variant to its 50-Year-Old variant, to enjoy all season long.
- Berry Fiddich Fizz (By David Allardice, Glenfiddich West Coast Ambassador)
- 1.5 parts Glenfiddich 12 Year Old
- 1 part Blueberry Juice
- 1/2 part simple syrup
- 3 parts Italian Lemon Soda
- Method: Combine all ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice and garnish with a lemon twist.
- The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky: The Balvenie is an approachable single malt Scotch whisky, exuding notes of luxuriously smooth honey that are apparent in fun cocktails – perfect for the hot summer months
- When Birds Do Sing (Created by The Balvenie Ambassador Naomi Leslie )
- 2 parts The Balvenie Sweet Toast of American Oak 12 Year
- ½ part Lillet Blanc Aperitif
- ¾ part Simple Syrup
- ¾ part Fresh Lemon Juice
- 4 dashes Grapefruit Bitters
- Method: Combine all ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice and garnish with a lemon twist.
Master the Grill at Home this Memorial Day Weekend with Mastro’s Butcher Block To-Go
Master the grill at home on Memorial Day with Mastro’s Butcher Block To-Go. Bring the excellence of Mastro’s home with a package of 28-day, wet-aged cryo-vac sealed steaks accompanied with Mastro’s secret house steak rub. $64+; Available for pick-up only at the Beverly Hills and Downtown Los Angeles locations.
Tuesday
Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum
Witness mother nature at its finest at the Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum. The seasonal exhibit displays colorful plants and up to 30 beautiful butterfly and moth species taking flight around you. FYI – the best viewing times are between 10 – 11:00 am. Free – $23; Mondays – Sundays (through 8/13), 10:00 am – 4:30 pm; 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007; 213.763.3466
Villains Brewing Company Grand Opening
Smoke & Fire’s Isaias Hernandez is expanding his local empire by adding to Anaheim’s beer scene with the grand opening of Villains Brewing Company in the space of former Modern Times Leisuretown. Various prices; Mondays – Thursdays, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm, Fridays – Saturdays, 11:00 am – 12:00 am, and Sundays, 11:00 am – 10:00pm; 555 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805; 714.829.4337
Wednesday
Caldo Verde Hosts An Evening Inspired By Bricia Lopez’s ASADA
Caldo Verde, Downtown LA Proper Hotel’s signature Portuguese-inspired restaurant helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef Suzanne Goin and restaurateur Caroline Styne has announced the next iteration of its ongoing series highlighting chefs, restaurateurs, and food connoisseurs from around the globe that have inspired the duo. Tonight’s series features An Evening Inspired by Bricia Lopez’s ASADA: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling. The one-night event includes a special menu of various dishes from the LA-Based Chef’s Second Cookbook. Highlights include Cheese and Chicarrón Board, Fish and Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas, Carne Asada Classica, Four Chile Snapper + Arroz Verde, Chocolate de Agua Paleta, and more. $85; Wednesday, 5 – 10:00 pm; DTLA Proper – 1100 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA; 213.806.1010
Thursday
Pride Kickoff Event at Soulmate West Hollywood
To celebrate the start of Pride Month, Soulmate’s open-air space, located in the heart of West Hollywood, will host a Pride kickoff event. The beautiful Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant will have musical performances and entertainment, complimentary passed bites, a DJ, drag queen hosts, cocktails like the Born This Way (Vodka, Coconut, Lemon, and Lavender) for purchase, and available bottle service/VIP table reservations. Free with RSVP; Thursday, 7 – 11:00 pm; 631 North Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.734.7764
Coming Soon
(6/11): No Kid Hungry’s Taste of the Nation Event Returns to LA
No Kid Hungry’s Taste of The Nation is making its highly anticipated return to Los Angeles this June and celebrating 10 years of hosting the event at Media Park in Culver City. Attendees will enjoy exceptional eats and curated drinks from Los Angeles’ top chefs and mixologists – including Jackson Kalb, Shirley Chung, Stephanie Izzard, and Jazz Singsanong – all united to support No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in California and across the U.S. In addition to the incredible line-up of culinary talents, the afternoon will include live entertainment, games, as well as an interactive scavenger hunt for kids. Taste of the Nation promises a fun-filled day highlighting the vibrancy and generosity of Los Angeles’ culinary community. Los Angeles has no shortage of food events. However, given that 1 in 8 kids in the U.S., and 1 in 7 in California face hunger each day, we’re proud to support No Kid Hungry’s Taste of the Nation which helps raise critical funds and awareness to end childhood hunger. $115+; 6/11, 1 – 4:00 pm; Media Park – 9070 W. Venice Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
(6/24): Hollywood Under the Stars Returns to Paramount Pictures Studio Lot
Paramount Pictures invites you to spend an evening under the stars with LA’s top celebrity chefs and restaurants. Hollywood Under the Stars is a preliminary culinary event hosted by Paramount Studios to raise money for St. Vincent Meals on Wheels. The evening features live entertainment and mouthwatering food from such popular LA restaurants as Hank’s, Qué Padre, Alexander’s Steakhouse, and Georgia’s Restaurant. $250 – $5,000; 6/24, 6:30 pm; Paramount Pictures – 5515 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038; 323.956.1777
