The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles 3/11/24 – 3/14/24
Monday
Last Night to See Madonna’s “The Celebration Tour”
Madonna’s “The Celebration Tour” concludes its week-long run in Los Angeles tonight. The “Material Girl” invites you to join her in “celebrating” 40 years of music and her greatest hits. $70+; Monday, 8:30 pm; Kia Forum – 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305; 310.862.6200
Last Week of Catalina Island’s Annual Best of Winter Ferry and Hotel Packages
This is your last week to take advantage of the Catalina Express and more than ten hotel partners annual Best of Winter Ferry and Hotel Packages. The offer provides roundtrip transportation on the Catalina Express, and up to 60 percent off for visitors who enjoy more room to roam and cooler weather. Whether you’re looking for a romantic weekend getaway, or are a frequent guest planning another trip to paradise, or seeking out the perfect island adventure, Catalina Island is a unique escape from mainland life. From budget to luxury, newly renovated and historic hotels, there is a package to fit every pocketbook and taste. Various prices; Mondays – Sundays (through 3/15); Various Catalina Island hotels
Tuesday
It’s National Girl Scouts Day
Do you like Girl Scout Cookies? Well now you have a reason to indulge in the sweet treats. On March 12, 1912, Juliette Gordon Low founded the first Girl Scouts Troop in Savannah, Georgia. In honor of the day, the organization invites you to treat yourself to a box of their delicious cookies. $6+; Various locations
Wednesday
Bad Bunny’s “Most Wanted” Tour Comes to Los Angeles
Calling all Bad Bunny lovers! The global phenomenon is bringing his electrifying “Most Wanted” tour to Los Angeles, gracing the stage of Crypto.com Arena for an epic three-night residency. $280+; Wednesday – Friday, 8:00 pm; 1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.742.7100
Before the concert grab a cocktail at one of these nearby DTLA hotels offering specialty Bad Bunny cocktails.
- Bad Bunny + Bebidas at Bar Moxy inside the Moxy DTLA: Benito comes to town this week, and what better way to celebrate than to stop at Bar Moxy across the Crypto.com Arena for Bad Bunny-inspired cocktails? Whether you’re attending the event or not, treat yourself to the World’s Hottest Espresso Martini, specially crafted for his ongoing tour. For a smoky and refreshing drink, indulge in A Summer Without You—dedicated to his Un Verano Sin Ti album. This delightful concoction features Dos Hombres Mezcal, Aperol, pineapple agave, lime juice, and peach puree. Summer can’t arrive soon enough. Explore other tempting options, such as TiTi Me Pregunto, a tantalizing rum mule. If you lean towards vodka, opt for Call Me Benito, a delightful blend of Tito’s vodka, lemon juice, Chambord, Cointreau, simple syrup, and egg white. Various prices; Wednesday – Sunday, The Moxy – 1260 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.789.7672
- Sip On the Bad Bunny Cocktail at the Rooftop at The Wayfarer DTLA: Bad Bunny will return to Los Angeles on his “Most Wanted Tour” for a three-night show at Crypto.Com Arena in Downtown LA. Fans looking to kick off the celebrations before the show can visit The Rooftop at The Wayfarer DTLA, which offers a signature Bad Bunny cocktail. Incorporating flavors inspired by professional Puerto Rican rapper, the cocktail blends aged tequila, carrot juice, Ancho Reyes Liqueur Chile Poblano Verde, lime juice and agave to create a tropical beverage experience with some Latin heat, designed to be enjoyed at the hotel’s Rooftop overlooking downtown. Various prices; Wednesday – Friday, 11:00 am – 12:00 am; 813 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017; 213.285.4400
Thursday
Hip-Hop Music Festival Rolling Loud Returns to Los Angeles
The Rolling Loud hip-hop music festival makes its return to Los Angeles tonight! This year’s festival will last 4 days, and will take place on the Hollywood Park Grounds adjacent to So-Fi Stadium. The lineup includes some of the biggest names in hip-hop, like, Kanye West (YE), Ty Dolla $ign, Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, and Future. $399+; Thursday – Sunday; Hollywood Park Grounds adjacent to So-Fi Stadium – 1001 Stadium Dr., Inglewood, CA 90301;305.571.6450
North Italia Celebrates Pi Day with 10 New Pizzas and an Italian Getaway Sweepstakes
Rolling out for Pi Day, North Italia will debut 10 regional pizzas and one national pie; each available through 4/10. The new pizzas were dreamt up by a North Italia chef’s personal connection to an Italian region. Los Angeles and Orange County’s pizza, The Cure, made with guanciale, potato, fontina, rosemary, lemon zest and espelette, presents traditional flavors with a modern North Twist. The pie available nationwide is the Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto; a pizza that pulls beloved flavors and ingredients both in Italy and the States. And, for the first time ever, North Italia is hosting a sweepstakes for one lucky diner to win a 5-night trip to Italy! Any customer above the age of 18 who purchases a Pi Day pizza via OLO between today and 4/10 will automatically be entered to win. $20+; Various hours and locations
Pitfire Pizza Offers $3.14 Pizzas for Pi Day
In honor of Pi Day, all Pitfire Pizza locations will celebrate by serving mini Margherita Pizzas for $3.14 until 3:14pm (dine-in only). This promotion extends to Pitfire’s Vegan Margherita which is made with cashew mozzarella. $3.14; Thursday, Opening – 3:14 pm; Various locations
Superba Offers $3.14 Slices of Chocolate Cream with Sesame and Blueberry for Pi Day
Superba, the beloved part bakery, part café, and part neighborhood meet-up spot, will offer $3.14 slices of Chocolate Cream with Sesame and Blueberry pie until 3:14 pm on Pi Day. $3.14; Opening – 3:14 pm; Various locations
On Sale Now
(4/7) On Sale Now: 7th Annual Masters of Taste Food Festival
Calling all foodies! Mark your calendars because the Masters of Taste food festival returns to the iconic Rose Bowl on 4/7. Each spring the premier food and beverage festival features the best culinary, sweet, and beverage masters around LA. I attended a sneak preview of what will be offered, and let’s just say this may be the best festival yet! $155+; 4/7; 4 – 7:00 pm; Rose Bowl Stadium – 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena, CA, 91103; 626. 577.3100
(5/6 – 5/12) On Sale Now: Alicia Silverstone Welcomes First LA Vegan Women Summit Restaurant Week to Support & Spotlight Local Plant-Based Restaurants
Alicia Silverstone and the Vegan Women Summit (VWS) are thrilled to announce the first-ever VWS Restaurant Week, taking place from 5/6 – 5/12, across West Hollywood and Los Angeles. This first-ever charitable event will celebrate some of the finest offerings in plant-based dining, in the heart of one of the world’s most influential food cultures. Participating restaurants will showcase the diversity of plant-based cuisine, from West African to Asian, Western to Italian. Various prices, hours, and locations; 5/6 – 5/12
Restaurants participating in VWS Restaurant Week will:
- Offer a special VWS item or prix-fixe menu throughout the event
- Participate in a 5% donation on menu items sold to Maggie Baird’s nonprofit Support + Feed
- Ensuring either a full, separate plant-based menu or guaranteeing that 25% of each menu category is plant-based
According to Alicia Silverstone, “Los Angeles continues to be one of the leaders in plant-based eating. There is an amazing plethora of delicious and healthy vegan options available for any culture’s cuisine. We need to showcase and support restaurants actively innovating and showing people how to enjoy a healthier plant-based lifestyle. This is why I have invested in both Sugar Taco and The Plant Butchers, and why I’m excited to support the first-ever VWS Restaurant Week. I can’t wait to try all the new menu items!”
