Fun Things to Do in Los Angeles
This Week: Sept. 11, 2023 – Sept. 14, 2023
Monday
Game Day Offerings at NORMS
Whip out the swag throughout the NFL season at NORMS. The popular California eatery is offering a “Wear Your Favorite Team, Get 20% Off Your Meal” deal! NORMS fulfills a hefty variety of game-day needs with an Inglewood location located just 10 minutes from SoFi Stadium (in addition to 21 other locations across SoCal!) and a menu full of hearty, fuel-up staples such as the Lumberjack Breakfast and Habanero Jalapeño Bacon Cheeseburger. Mondays and Thursdays, various prices, hours, and locations
Rock & Brews Celebrates Football Season with Wing and Drink Specials
In honor of the 2023 NFL season, Rock & Brews will offer wing specials every Monday and Thursday with special prices on ½ pound, 1 pound, and 3 pounds of Bone-In and Boneless Wings. Not to mention, the energetic atmosphere is perfect for Monday and Thursday night football with big screen TVs so you won’t miss any moments of the game. Pair your wings with one of Rock & Brews cocktails, or beers. And the best part of it all, it’s dog-friendly. Mondays and Thursdays Various prices, hours, and locations
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Launches Hawaiian Shirt to Benefit Maui’s Recovery
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse® is no stranger when it comes to giving back to the community. That is why BJ’s is launching a giving initiative enabling BJ’s beer fans to help support Maui’s wildfire recovery efforts. The restaurant is offering the limited-edition Hoppy Hawaiian Shirt for purchase with 100% of the sales proceeds going to those affected by the Maui wildfires through the Hawaii Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. With each shirt purchase, guests will be able to not only rock some trendy new BJ’s merch but also contribute to the support and recovery of those impacted by the wildfires — a testament to the swift and resolute spirit of the community. Inspired by BJ’s new seasonal Tropical Hopstorm IPA®, the Hoppy Hawaiian Shirt is the perfect wardrobe addition for beer aficionados and anyone who wants to support the Maui community. Additionally, BJ’s will make an even greater impact by matching the total amount of proceeds from the first two weeks of sales with a corresponding donation. $39; available online
Goldenvoice Presents: Keke Palmer Live at the Roxy Theatre
Keke Palmer is bringing her “Big Boss Tour” to the Roxy Theatre. On May 12, Palmer unveiled her latest album, titled “Big Boss,” and complemented this release with a 41-minute short film. $37.50; Monday, 8:00 pm; 9009 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.278.9457
Tuesday
Tropicana Movie Nights: Screen The Naked Gun at the Roosevelt Hotel
The historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is celebrating laugh-out-loud adult comedies all month long, with outdoor movies by the Tropicana pool. This week the hotel is screening The Naked Gun, and guests are invited to kick back and enjoy the film under the stars with cocktails and popcorn. $24 – $80; Tuesday, Tuesday, 7:00 pm (doors open) and 8:30 pm (movie starts); Hollywood Roosevelt – 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.856.1970
Wednesday
1/2 Off Wine Wednesday at Caravan Swim Club
Delve into the world of natural wines and distinctive blends while relaxing poolside at Caravan Swim Club’s 1/2 off Wine Wednesdays. Free entry; Wednesdays, 4 – 10:00 pm; Hotel June – 8639 Lincoln Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045; 310.645.0400
Thursday
The Silence of the Lambs at Rooftop Cinema Club (El Segundo)
Spooky season is officially here, and Rooftop Cinema Club is celebrating with a screening of the classic psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs. Cozy up under your blanket as you watch Jodie Foster enlist the help of the brilliant but imprisoned serial killer Hannibal Lecter to catch the ruthless murderer ‘Buffalo Bill.’ $19.50+; Thursday, 10:30 pm; 1310 E Franklin Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245
Coming Soon
(9/22-9/24) Los Angeles Times Food Bowl
It’s that time again: the seventh Annual Los Angeles Times Food Bowl, presented by City National Bank has made its way and announced its line-up for 2023! The Times has curated a full month of can’t-miss events, celebrating the best of LA’s diverse and dynamic culinary scene with the legendary Gold Award, Times food critic Bill Addison’s Restaurant of the Year, and LA’s favorite backlot food festival, Night Market. Don’t miss the opportunity to mingle with culinary luminaries, including James Beard Award recipients and Michelin Star chefs from both Los Angeles and across the world. Various prices, 9/22 – 9/24, hours, and locations
(9/16): Ass Camp Boot Camp at Moxy Hotel
Start your weekend with Kat Matutina’s 60-minute boot camp session designed specifically for the glutes and abs. Ass Camp is a high-energy workout experience that features a soundtrack of dancehall, booty bass, Chicago house, and hip-hop. The focus is on making it fun, and attendees will receive a complimentary can of Bonbuz, a non-alcoholic spirit for those looking to have a good time. Yoga mats, water, and towels are provided. Free (hotel guests) – $16 (non-hotel guests); Saturday and 9/16, 12:00 pm; Moxy & AC Hotel DTLA – 1260 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 310.669.9252
(9/30): Fairmont Spa Century Plaza + Light House Partner on Wellness Retreat
Forbes Five Star-awarded Fairmont Spa Century Plaza has partnered with Light House to offer a wellness retreat filled with light and learning with wellness and skincare experts. The Art of Aging Gratefully – A Retreat By Light House, is a transformative experience offering a judgment-free space to unpack, tell your story, and lean in, while enjoying a Beauty Masterclass with 111SKIN, the surgically precise skincare brand with visible results. interactive workshops led by renowned experts will allow you to get vulnerable, gain perspective, and come out the other side with more confidence and connection to your purpose. The retreat features Fairmont Spa Century Plaza a minimalist sanctuary of quiet and serenity offering guests the ultimate in relaxation, mind-body harmony, and rejuvenation. $295; 9/30, 8:30 am – 6:30 pm; Fairmont Spa Century Plaza – 2025 Avenue of the Stars Los Angeles, CA 90067; 310.424.3030; Tickets include:
- Breakfast
- Workshops
- Sound Bath
- Intention Card Readings
- Private lunch
- Masterclass featuring Colleen Ford, Director of Spa/Clinic for 111Skin North America
- Tea Ceremony
- Valet Parking
- Luxury Goodie Bag by 111SKIN Harley Street, London
(10/1 – 10/4): Alisal Ranch Announces Third Wildwonder Women’s Retreat
Alisal Ranch announces the return of WILDWONDER, a multi-day luxury women’s retreat featuring female artisans, chefs, winemakers, cowgirls, wellness leaders, and more, this 10/1 – 10/4 for its third iteration. Taking place over three nights, the experience will celebrate women and the Wild West through experiences and activities led by leading lady pioneers who will tell their stories and share their skills with guests. WILDONDER at Alisal Ranch invites women to explore 10,500 acres of western beauty while making new connections and participating in experiences that spark self-discovery and growth. The all-inclusive experience includes accommodations, all meals, and all scheduled WILDWONDER activities, including cooking demonstrations, line dancing lessons, custom hat-making, yoga by the lake, wine tasting, and more. New programming for the fall retreat includes group horseback riding, a floral arrangement or wreath-making class, a cocktail-making workshop, and a guided hike. $820+/night; 10/1 -10/4; 1054 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463
(10/4): A.O.C. Presents the Weiser Family Farms Dinner with Special Guest Alex Weiser
Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne are celebrating one of Southern California’s most beloved farmers and farms. Here’s to Alex Weiser and the upcoming Weiser Family Farm Dinner at A.O.C. on 3rd Street on 10/4. A.O.C., Los Angeles’ ground-breaking small plates restaurant at the forefront of the city’s best dining since 2002, presents The Weiser Farm Dinner, a special four-course all-vegetable menu highlighting some of the restaurant’s favorite produce from Alex’s Weiser’s family farm. Alex Weiser, who is a beloved fixture at the Farmers’ Market, will be in attendance to meet and greet guests. $85; 10/4, 5:30 – 10:00 pm; 8700 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048 – 310.859.9859
(10/26 – 10/29): Enjoy a Taste of Fall in Southern California at Ojai Valley Inn’s First Ojai Food + Wine
As summer storms pass, kids go back to school, and the seasons gradually begin to change, the iconic Ojai Valley Inn invites guests to experience the best of the best seasonal culinary offerings this October with its first-ever Ojai Food + Wine. The world-class epicurean event brings more than 50 top chefs and 100 wineries from around the world for a four-day celebration of Ojai and California cuisine. Attendees can expect an all-star Michelin and James Beard awarded lineup along with future legends of the culinary world. Some chefs and personalities headed to Ojai in October include Nancy Silverton, Dominique Crenn, Alice Waters, Christopher Kostow, Gavin Kaysen, Michael Cimarusti, Josiah Citrin, Matthew Kammerer, William Bradley, Jon Yao, Justin Cogley, Daisy Ryan, Brooke Williamson, Antonia Lofaso, Nancy Oakes, Stuart Brioza, Nicole Krasinski, Neal Fraser, Evan Funke, Walter and Margarita Manzke, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat Parr, Carlton McCoy, June Rodil, Manfred Krankl, Will Harlan, Maggie Harrison, and more. Over the course of four days, Ojai Food + Wine will hold over 40 world-class events including a Grand Tasting at The Farmhouse on Saturday and Sunday, featuring 15 chefs each day and more than 100 wineries throughout the weekend with a spotlight on regional California wineries. $3,950+; 10/26 – 10/29; 905 Country Club Road Ojai, CA 93023; 855.697.8780
