Things to Do in Los Angeles This Weekend (June 2, 2023 – June 4, 2023)
Friday
First Fridays: Superheroes at the Natural History Museum
It’s the first Friday of the month, and the Natural History Museum welcomes you to explore the museum after hours with live music, DJs, topical discussions, signature cocktails, pop-up experiences, special NHM collections displays, and more. Today’s theme is Superheroes, and you’re welcome to come as you are or dress as your favorite superhero. Free (members) – $20 (non-members); Friday, 5:00 pm; 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007; 213.763.3466
La Lo La Rooftop Debuts at AC Hotel Downtown LA
Located 34 stories up above Downtown Los Angeles at AC Hotel, La Lo La Rooftop is the premier destination for tapas, cocktails, and brunch with remarkable wrap-around views of the city. The rooftop designed by Yabu Pushelberg spans almost 4,000 square feet with stunning desert inspired design touches in white, olive, and gray hues. La Lo La Rooftop’s tapas and cocktail offerings are fixed in the AC Hotel’s Spanish roots featuring dishes like Gambas al Ajillo with shrimp, garlic, brandy white wine, lemon, and Ahi Tuna Tostadas with avocado spicy tuna and a radish salsa macha. The rooftop bar and lounge is currently taking reservations via OpenTable. Mondays – Sundays, 5:00 pm – 12:00 am; AC Hotel – 1260 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Rubio’s Launches New Carnitas Celebrating the Summer of Baja
It’s time to celebrate Rubio’s 40th summer — the summer of Baja — beginning with the launch of tender, slow-cooked Carnitas. Guests can enjoy the new, bold Baja-inspired Carnitas Macha Two Taco Plate, Carnitas Macha Bowl & Carnitas Macha Burrito. Guests can also get the carnitas on any of their favorites, as a substitute for chicken or steak. For example, choose carnitas on the Burrito Especial or Street Tacos, or atop the California Bowl. Rubio’s Summer of Baja also features Baja Weekends. Through Labor Day weekend (9/3), guests can enjoy $3 alcohol and FREE chips with any drink purchase. This offer is for dine-in only, Thursdays – Sundays, after 3:00 pm. Rubio’s Baja Weekends encourages guests to come in and enjoy a relaxing happy hour, or dinner on Rubio’s patios, while enjoying FREE chips and cold beers. Plus, Rubio’s is offering new refreshing beverages — Mango Lime Agua Fresca, Jarritos Pineapple, Mandarin and Mineragua, and a new ready-to-drink Seaborn Margarita. Various prices, hours, and locations
TATEL Beverly Hills’ Newly Minted Chef Desimone Launches Dinner Menu Offering a Tour of Southern European Taste
Celebrity-backed dining hotspot TATEL Beverly Hills is taking steps to impress with the arrival of Chef Marva Desimone and her new menu featuring classic and refreshed staples from Spain and Southern Europe. Schooled in Israel and touting Bestia’s Ori Menashe as one of her culinary heroes, it’s not surprising TATEL’s new chef is inspired by, and passionate about, cuisine which celebrates the treasures from the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Chef Marva’s new dishes showcase the simple, clean flavors and presentation you would find in Spain, the south of France, and other sunny destinations in southern Europe. Marva has added a Traditional Spanish Gazpacho, along with three new salads, including the Abuela’s Ensalada with radish, red onion, Campari tomatoes, cucumbers, Tassos olives, sumac, and yogurt; the “Opengarden” Salad of little gem, arugula, endive, red onion and walnut vinaigrette; and her spin on a classic Caesar Salad with zhuzh-ed up bread crumbs and tarragon. Other additions to the appetizer menu include Steak Tartare; gluten-free Fried Cauliflower, Fried Calamari, Boneless Short Rib Paella, and Grilled Whole Branzino. $42+; Dinner is served: Sundays – Wednesdays, 5 – 11:00 pm, Thursdays, 5:00 pm – 12:00 am, and Fridays – Saturdays, 5:00 pm – 2:00 am; 453 N Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.651.8553
Ultimate Guide to LA Pride & WeHo Pride: Parades, Drag Brunches, Concerts, Pop-Ups, and More!
We’ve got your ultimate guide to LA Pride and WeHo Pride. Show your solidarity and support, and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with colorful parades, drag brunches, concerts, pop-ups, and more! Love is Love!
Saturday
27th Annual Gilmore Heritage Auto Show is Returns to The Original Farmers Market
The 27th annual Gilmore Heritage Auto Show returns to The Original Farmers Market with the theme, Wonderful Wagons: A tribute to woodies and all the great family haulers. All are welcome to learn about these automobiles and how they offered newfound freedom to explore the open roads and discover marvelous places from coast to coast. Load up the family and hit the road to celebrate. More than 70 wonderful wagons and a variety of American classics will be on display. Free entry; Saturday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm; The Original Farmers Market – 6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles, CA 90036
18th Annual LAWineFest
Calling all wine lovers! The 18th annual LAWineFest is back! The two-day event features wines, beer, and spirits from across the globe, alongside food trucks, music, and pop-up boutiques. Proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club. $80+; Saturday, 2 – 6:00 pm and Sunday, 1 – 5:00 pm; 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802
The Best Bottomless Brunches in Los Angeles
Here in LA, booze and brunch go together like peas and carrots. Whether you want Waffles, Eggs, or Avocado Toast, nothing complements your meal like an ice-cold cocktail, especially if that glass is endless. But where can you find these brunches with bottomless cocktails and tasty bites? Don’t stress; I got you. I’m here to give you a list of the best bottomless brunches in Los Angeles. So all you have to do is grab a cute brunch outfit and your date, and get ready to indulge in fun, good food, and drinks. Cheers!
Benny Boy Brewing and Biite Host A Taste of Barbecue Showdown with ZEF BBQ
Benny Boy Brewing, in partnership with Biite, is hosting ZEF BBQ for a pop-up. Chef Logan Sandoval and the ZEF crew will be serving the Blazing Hot Beef Cheek Ramen that dazzled the judges on Netflix’s Barbecue Showdown Season 2, which just premiered 5/26. The menu also includes Brisket Tacos and Wet Yer Melon Cider. $49 (with cider) and $35 (without cider); Saturday, 5 – 11:00 pm; 1821 Daly St, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Sunday
Sunrise Yoga Shred at The DTLA Proper
Start your Sunday Funday with a sunrise yoga class led by yoga instructor Soha Panah. This session is meant to be physically challenging, linking breath to movement to shred and define your muscles, while the cardio aspect is designed to increase your stamina. Namaste. Free; Sundays, 9 – 10:00 am; DTLA Proper (Cara Cara lower deck) -1100 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.806.1010
