The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles (1/19/24 – 1/21/24)
Friday
10th Annual Grow Yoga Expo
Ready to sprout your yoga and wellness game? GROW, the Yoga Expo is back this weekend to help you “grow” your yoga practice. Dive deep with top yoga teachers, mindfulness masters, and holistic healers. explore conscious shops, and dine on wholesome eats. Let’s blossom together! $60 – $199; Friday – Saturday, 1 – 6:00 pm; Pasadena Convention Center – 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101; 626.795-9311
Kevin Hart – “Brand New Material” Comedy Tour
Get ready to laugh ’til your sides ache! Comedy king Kevin Hart brings his “Brand New Material” comedy tour to the Pasadena Civic Center this weekend. From life’s hilarious mishaps to celeb roasts, Kevin’s got jokes guaranteed to leave you gasping for air (between tears of laughter, of course). $149.50+; Friday, 7:00 pm; Pasadena Civic Center – 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101; 626.449.7360
Artist and Poet, Leo Frontini Launches New Exhibition Portae at albertz Benda Gallery
albertz benda Los Angeles is pleased to announce a new exhibition by artist and poet, Leo Frontini, titled Portae. Portae is composed of a series of paintings and writings that focus on pivotal moments of transition and growth. Using the term portae (Latin for “the gates”), Frontini takes viewers through fundamental checkpoints of life with themes of birth, maturity, self-discovery, reproduction, death, and ascension. Free; Tuesdays -Saturdays, 10:00 am- 6:00 pm (through 2/17); 8260 Marmont Ln, Los Angeles, CA 90069; 310.913.3269
Edge No Edge Art Show at The Georgian’s Gallery 33
Gallery 33 at The Georgian welcomes you to view Edge No Edge, an exhibition of fifteen new original works by local artist Kurt Larsen. Having last shown at the Hammer Museum in 1995, this new show marks Larsen’s return to the LA art scene, offering a glimpse into the perceptual experiences that emerge as light and spatial effects bend around tonal choices and hard-edge/no-edge transitions. The work focuses on the difference between seeing and believing through concentric stripe and fade paintings inspired by the artist’s early years of painting surfboards during the dayglo ’80s. Free; Mondays – Sundays, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; 1415 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.395.9945
Yogurtland Launches New Sweet Seasonal Flavors
Celebrating the season of love, Yogurtland is launching a limited-edition indulgent Chocolate Hazelnut Lava Cake froyo made with real roasted hazelnuts and molten chocolate – and bringing back their to-die-for decadent Chocolate Covered Strawberry flavor. Guests can also top their creations with Yogurtland’s seasonal Sour Gummy Hearts topping. The sweet flavors are now available at participating Yogurtland locations nationwide while supplies last. Various prices, hours, and locations
Saturday
LA FitExpo
The LA FitExpo is back at the Convention Center this weekend. The stage is set for fitness competitions, workout and cooking demos, group exercise classes, and much more. Meet your favorite fitness celebrities and make sure to stop by all of the vendors as they’ll be filled with products and services to help you achieve your fitness goals. $32 (per day) or $55 (both days); Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; LA Convention Center South Halls 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.741.1151
The Best Spots to Watch the NFL Playoffs
The NFL Playoffs are here, and we’ve got a list of the best LA sports bars and restaurants where you can cheer on your favorite teams. Saturday – Sunday, various hours and locations
Brazilian-Asian Restaurant Tapizon Hosts Two-Year Anniversary Celebration
Tapizon, a neighborhood gem in El Segundo serving up flavorful Brazilian dishes with an Asian influence by Japanese-Brazilian Chef, Leandro Watarai, will celebrate its two-year anniversary with Brazil’s national dish, a traditional Feijoada served with a complimentary Caipirinha all weekend. Come for the food and stay for the live music! Various prices; Saturday, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm and Sunday, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm; 450 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245; 310.648.8401
Live Psychedelic Jazz-Funk and Thai Fusion at Mini Yeah Thai
Mini Yeah Thai fusion restaurant, welcomes you to an evening of delicious Thai-Chinese food and psychedelic jazz-funk. Highlights include Curry Minced Pork Rice, Grilled BBQ Pork Neck with Spicy Tamarind Sauce, and Thai Phnom Penh Pad. Various prices; Saturday, 7 – 9:00 pm; 5526 Temple City Blvd., Temple City, CA 91780-2565
Japanese Spirit Shochu Month Kicks Off at Redbird and Steep LA
Shochu Month is back for round three, and LA’s gonna be buzzing with Japanese spirit all January! Nine of our hottest bars, from Accomplice’s speakeasy vibes to Redbird’s rooftop sunset, are pouring up epic Shochu cocktails that’ll transport you straight to Tokyo. Throughout the month, legendary mixologist Shuzo Nagumo (Bar World’s Top 100 will visit all nine participating bars to serve his original cocktail creations. Various prices; Shochu month kicks off at Redbird tonight, 5 – 7:00 pm; 114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213.788.1191 and Steep LA, 8:00 – 10:00 pm; 970 N Broadway Ste 112, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213.394.5045
Sunday
The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood Launches New “Sip & Sounds” Brunch Experience in the Heart of Hollywood
The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood proudly presents an all-new Sips & Sounds Brunch, offered on Sundays in the hotel’s all-day restaurant, ALK (“About Last Knife”). Curated by Chef Olivier Rousselle and in partnership with Meili Vodka (an award-winning spirit created by actor Jason Momoa), the refreshed Sunday brunch experience features modern beats from local Los Angeles DJs paired with a three-course meal. Highlights include Spring Onion and Gruyere Quiche, Nutella Waffle, Short Rib Benedict, and Steak and Eggs. The Sip & Sounds Brunch also includes a choice of one build-your-own Bloody Meili made with Meili Vodka or one Ruby Slipper Mimosa made with Meili Vodka, a pomegranate hibiscus reduction, lemon juice and sparkling wine. Additional craft cocktails are also available for purchase à la carte from the ALK Bar. $52; Sundays, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm; ALK – 1400 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.762.1000
Pasadena Cheeseburger Week
Did you know in 1924, Lionel Sternberger served the first-ever cheeseburger at the Right Spot in Pasadena? Pasadena Cheeseburger Week commemorates this brilliant idea, by offering cheeseburger deals and specials from some of your favorite Pasadena restaurants. Vegan options are available at select restaurants. This year Pasadena Cheeseburger Week has added a fun treat, with the addition of a passport. Simply download the Cheeseburger passport, visit the participating restaurants, get your passport stamped, and win prizes! Those who visit all 16 participants (with a stamped passport as proof of your purchase) will win the grand prize: a gift card for dinner for two at a Chamber member restaurant. (Worth at least $50). Various prices, hours, and locations (through 1/27)
