THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN LOS ANGELES (1/29/24 – 2/1/24)
Monday
Karaoke at The Oaks Tavern
Calling all singers! Neighborhood bar the Oaks Tavern, invites you to sing your hearts out at karaoke. And while you’re warming up your vocal cords, enjoy over 16 rotating beers on tap and over 20 bottles. $12+; Mondays – Sundays, 7:00 pm – 2:00 am; 13625 Moorpark St., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423; 818.789.0401
Motown On Mondays LA at The Short Stop
Shake it off with Motown’s finest every Monday! The Short Stop in Echo Park brings the funk, the soul, and the good vibes all night long with Motown on Mondays. Free entry; Monday, 9:00 pm – 2:00 am; 1455 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90026
Tuesday
Taco Tuesdays at Pink Taco
Pink Taco, the iconic Sunset Boulevard hot spot known for Mexican food, good music, and plenty of tequila invites you to celebrate Taco Tuesdays with $4 Tacos all day long. Pair your tacos with tasty Street Corn, Guacamole, and ice cold Margaritas! $4+; Tuesdays, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm; 8225 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323.380.7474
Quick & Funny Musicals Presents: Once Upon a Crime at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Upright Citizens Brigade welcomes you to a fairy tale-themed murder mystery that’ll flip your childhood faves on their heads! FairytaleTown is rocked by a royal whodunit: a princess is dead, and everyone from charming princes to dastardly villains is under suspicion. Enter a grizzled detective with a past and a rookie yearning to prove herself. They’ll untangle webs of deceit, uncover dark secrets hidden behind fairytale smiles, and face off against characters you thought you knew. But be warned, these beloved icons are hiding sinister shades of noir. This show is an intoxicating cocktail of mystery, Disney magic, and toe-tapping tunes. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when fairy tales collide with crime scenes, prepare to be captivated! $11.64; Tuesday, 9 – 10:00 pm; 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Romeo and Juliet at the Ahmanson Theatre
Matthew Bourne’s electrifying Romeo & Juliet is back with raw passion & teenage fire. Can love conquer a divided world? Witness the masterful dance retelling that stole hearts in 2019 – this time alongside music by Terry Davies and choreography by Matthew Bourne. $35+; Tuesdays – Sundays (through 2/25/24), Various hours; 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213.628.2772
Wednesday
Afro Beat Wednesdays at Carbon
Get ready to lose yourself in the intoxicating pulse of LA’s hottest Wednesday night: Carbon, where the DJ throws down fire and the dance floor ignites! Carbon is setting your soul on fire with an immersive journey into the vibrant heart of non-stop Afro beats. Free entry; Wednesdays. 9:00 pm – 2:00 am; 9300 Venice Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232; 310.558-9302
Salsa Night at Riviera 31
Hump Day just got a whole lot better, thanks to Riviera 31’s Salsa Night. Every Wednesday, the incredible Angelo Pagan and his band spread their caliente Cuban and Puerto Rican rhythms at the spiciest and sexiest Salsa Night in town. Whether you’re a professional salsa dancer or an enthusiastic beginner, come feel the Latin vibes at Riviera 31! “Discover the night where Marc Anthony and Jamie Foxx come to sing and where Hollywood celebs go to hang out and dance, like E!’s Total Bellas sisters Nikki and Brie Bella, DWTS stars Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy, and famous couple Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson!” Seatings are available only with bottle service. To reserve your table, call or text 310.770.1654. $20 cover at the door (no cover with tables reservation); Wednesdays, 8:00 pm; Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills – 8555 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 310.278.5444
Thursday
Black Angus Steakhouse Launches Big Nose Kate Whiskey Partnership With A Special Experience Dinner Dedicated To The Western Whiskey
In celebration of announcing the partnership with Big Nose Kate Whiskey, a growing western whiskey backed by award-winning actress Melissa McCarthy and husband Ben Falcone, Black Angus Steakhouse is hosting a one-night only Experience Dinner dedicated to the female owned whiskey brand. The specialty whiskey pairing dinner will be held at all Black Angus Steakhouse locations where guests will have the chance to try a three-course dinner of off-menu dishes which will be meticulously complemented by expertly crafted cocktails starring Big Nose Kate. Guests will begin with a Crispy Lemon Pepper Zucchini paired with a Big Nose Kate Whiskey mule. The dinner will continue with an entrée consisting of Cedar Plank Steak Frites paired with a Tombstone Big Nose Kate Whiskey Sour. Guests will end the dinner with a delicious dessert, a Chocolate S’mores Brownie made with a Big Nose Kate Whiskey chocolate sauce and complemented with a Toasty Hot Cocoa Coffee. $51.99; Thursday, 7:00 pm; all Black Angus locations
Pre-Grammy Party at Level 8 Sinners Y Santos
The Grammy Awards may be the official ceremony, but the REAL party kicks off beforehand with the 2024 Music Awards Red Carpet and Pre-Party at Sinners Y Santos, presented by XQUISITE AFFAIRS. LA’s hottest new nightclub at Level 8 is about to explode with a celebrity-studded bash you won’t want to miss. Think red carpet glam, paparazzi flashes, and the hottest stars in the industry rubbing shoulders alongside media powerhouses, record labels, and the movers and shakers shaping music’s future. $0-$25; Thursday, 10:00 pm – 2:00 am; Moxy – 1260 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90015
