Fun Things to Do in Los Angeles
This Week (November 6 – November 9, 2023)
Monday
Eat + Drink Week is Back in West Hollywood
Eat + Drink Week is back in West Hollywood! Enjoy exclusive prix fix menus and specials on featured dishes at over 30 of your favorite West Hollywood restaurants like Soulmate, Katana, Stache, Boxwood, Gracias Madre, and more! Various prices, Monday – Sunday (through 11/12); Various West Hollywood locations
Daryl Hall and the Daryl’s House Band Comes to the Pantages with Special Guest Todd Rundgren
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Daryl Hall brings his The Daryl’s House Band to Los Angeles for a soulful night of smooth melodies. $75+; Monday, 7:30 – 11:30 pm; Pantages Theatre – 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Hotel Casa del Mar Opens The Conservatory, A New Oceanfront Event Venue
The iconic Hotel Casa del Mar located on the beach in Santa Monica has opened the Westside’s newest event and meeting venue, The Conservatory, designed by PHX Architecture. Boasting floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, the breathtaking new space will offer an inviting waterfront setting. The new venue will marry endless ocean views with an eco-conscious outlook in partnership with like-minded organizations to raise awareness about the fragility of aquatic ecosystems. To book an event, please contact catering@hotelcasadelmar.com. 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310.581.5533
Tuesday
Y2K Tuesdays at Rooftop Cinema Club Arts District: 10 Things I Hate About You
Every Tuesday, Rooftop Cinema Club welcomes you to enjoy a two-hour social hour, before sitting back to watch a Y2K movie under the stars. Tonight, get ready to laugh as you watch one of my favs, 10 Things I Hate About You. In the film. a young Heath Ledger is paid to woo Julia Stiles in this lovable reimagining of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. $29+ (two-hour social hour followed by the movie); Tuesday, 6:20 pm; 777 S Alameda St. 5th Floor, Building 1, Los Angeles, CA
Wednesday
It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere: New W.T.F. ‘Happy Hour & A Half’ Menu Rolls Out at West Hollywood’s Longtime Seafood Staple, Connie & Ted’s
Happy hour is a part of life in Los Angeles, especially on those perfectly warm, sun-filled days when it feels like summer year-round—nothing beats treating yourself to after-work drinks and some fresh, savory bi-coastal cuisine at seafood staple Connie & Ted’s. Their newly launched premium W.T.F. ‘Happy Hour & A Half’ menu offers a variety of seafood delights to get you through the work week including ½ dozen Happy Hour Oysters ($14), Mini Lobster Roll ($16), Hook Burger Slider ($7), and more. With multiple television screens atop the wrap-around bar to always catch the latest sporting events of the week, Connie & Ted’s offers a selection of sip-worthy beer selections on draft including the limited-time Craftsman Connie English Style Golden Ale ($6). For those not as invested in sports, enjoy house-made specialty craft cocktails or wines to pair ($8) while observing the fresh oysters shucked at the raw bar daily. Wednesdays – Fridays, 5 – 6:30 pm (bar seating only); 8171 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046; 323.848.CRAB
Thursday
ONE NIGHT ONLY: LA Seafood Staples, Connie & Ted’s, and Bar Le Côte, Band Together for a Special Guest Chef Collaboration
Following the phenomenal success of West Hollywood culinary anchor, Connie & Ted’s, first-ever 10th anniversary guest chef dinner with award-winning chef-owner Michael Cimarusti and Executive Chef Sam Baxter, the iconic East Coast seafood establishment will host a second culinary collaborative 6-course dinner tonight. The chef collaboration features special guest and friend, Executive Chef & Co-Owner Brad Alan Mathews of Los Olivos’ beloved Bar Le Côte. $125 and +$50 (wine pairing); Thursday, 5:30 – 9:30 pm; 8171 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90046; 323.848.2722
The specially curated six-course tasting menu features:
- Pac Gold Oyster Morro Bay
- Ravioli of California with Spiny Lobster Sauce Américaine
- Bar Le Côte Signature Scallop Crudo, Pickled Mushrooms, and Crème Frâiche, and Dill Pollen
- Steamed Sea Urchin Custard
- Charcoal-Grilled California Black Cod, Hope Ranch Mussel Broth with Spanish Flavors
- Warm Persimmon Pudding with French Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Celebrate National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day at Rock & Brews!
Amidst the never-ending chicken sandwich wars, national restaurant concept Rock & Brews is challenging you to ditch the usual contenders this National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day and instead make a deal with the demon…the Demon Chicken Sandwich, that is. Today, the rock ‘n’ roll-inspired restaurant is offering its fan-favorite Demon Chicken Sandwich for just $9 (compared to the usual $17.95!). Named after “The Demon” himself, Gene Simmons – Rock & Brews’ co-founder and legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Famer – this sando is stacked with fried chicken breast, Rockin’ Hot Sauce, pepper cheese spread, chipotle slaw, marinated red onion, fresh jalapenos and chipotle ranch atop a warm brioche bun. Let’s just say, if there was a Chicken Sandwich Hall of Fame, this one would be inducted. $9; Thursday, Various hours and locations
Coming Soon
(11/12): Tulsi Celebrates Diwali w/ Savory Bites & Mocktails
Tulsi Indian Eatery, best known for featuring three regions of Indian cuisine and its vast in-house bread program, is going all out for Diwali this year with a ticketed celebration at its Westwood location on 11/12. The celebration will include an array of bites, live performances, mocktails, and more! Guests looking for the ideal spot to kick off and celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights can head to Tulsi’s Westwood location to enjoy quick bites such as samosas and dabeli; buffet-style plates such as paneer tikka masala, jeera rice, and mixed naans; and ras malai for dessert. Guests can also expect music and live Indian dance performances. Two Indian-style mocktails are also included in each entry ticket. $25 and $30 (door); 11/12, 5 – 8:00 pm; 10916 Lindbrook Dr, Los Angeles 90024; 424.209.2167
(11/15): All-Day Café Great White Announces Exclusive Dinner Event with Molly Baz
Chef and food writer Molly Baz will be popping up at Great White – Larchmont on 11/15 for an exclusive dinner menu to celebrate her latest cookbook More is More. The menu – a collaboration between Baz and Great White Executive Chef Juan Ferreiro – will feature dishes from the book alongside dishes from Great White’s new Winter menu launching the same day. Guests will also be able to pair dinner with the latest vintage of the Chilled Red from her popular wine label Drink This Wine. This is the second collaboration between Great White and Baz, who co-hosted a dinner together over the Summer at Great White’s newest location on Melrose Ave in West Hollywood. The event at Larchmont marks the first opportunity for LA diners to sample dishes from her new book in person, and with Baz, Ferreiro, and the Great White team at the helm in the kitchen. Various prices (Reservations open 11/8); 11/15, 5- 10:00 pm; 244 N Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004; 323.745.5059
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