The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles 3/15/24 – 3/17/24
Friday
National Espresso Martini Day Cocktail Recipes from TV Host and Cocktail & Spirits Guru Paul Zahn
It’s National Espresso Martini Day, and coffee meets cocktails in the best way possible! Celebrate the day with an at-home boozy pick-me-up from TV Host and Cocktail & Spirits Guru Paul Zahn. Cheers! *Side note: For those traveling to the Miami area, all three cocktails will be featured at The Loews Miami Beach Hotel on the holiday.
Tequila Espresso Martini
- 2 oz. Cincoro Reposado Tequila
- 1 Shot espresso, freshly pulled and slightly cooled
- 3/4 oz. Coffee Liqueur
- Dash of agave
- Combine all ingredients into a shaker, add ice and shake vigorously until very cold. Double strain into chilled cocktail glass.
- GARNISH: 3 Coffee Beans
Carajillo
- 2 oz. Licor 43
- 2 oz. Espresso
- Shake ingredients over ice. Pour over fresh ice.
- GARNISH: Espresso beans
Chocolate Espresso Martini
- 2 oz. Mozart Chocolate Coffee Liqueur
- 2 oz. Vodka
- 1 oz. Espresso
- 1/2 oz. Cream
- In an iced mixing tin, combine ingredients. Shake and strain into martini glass.
- GARNISH: Chocolate covered espresso bean
Foodie Fun at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
Calling all culinary adventurers! Experience the flavors of the Golden State at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. From now thru 4/22, indulge in gourmet bites, sip wines & cocktails, enjoy live demonstrations, and of course bring out your inner child on all the fun rides, all at the happiest place on earth! Various prices; Friday – 4/22, Various hours; 1313 Disneyland Drive. Anaheim, CA; 92802
Celebrating at Renegade, Archival Pieces by Literary Icon Anaïs Nin at Gallery 33
In honor of International Women’s Month, Gallery 33 at The Georgian is thrilled to pay tribute to literary icon Anaïs Nin through an exhibition presented by The Anaïs Nin Foundation and Elizabeth Banks’ Brownstone Productions. The show features a selection of never-before-seen archival pieces from the Anaïs Nin Foundation, alongside unique artworks by a group of emerging and established female artists inspired by Nin’s legacy. Free; Friday – 3/22, Various hours; The Georgian – 1415 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.395.9945
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 take place on the Hollywood Park Grounds adjacent to So-Fi Stadium and includes a lineup of 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
Last Weekend of BaubleBar’s Sitewide Sale Event – 25% OFF SITEWIDE
This is your last weekend to save 25% at BaubleBar’s Sitewide Sale Event. This event is a rare opportunity, happening only twice a year, making it an absolute must for all, and the perfect time for spring refresh shopping for the season ahead. This is your chance to match your favorite celebs at an unbeatable price! Shop the On Repeat Custom Blanket as seen on the Housewives of Beverly Hills, the Juno Heart Necklace – a Katie Holmes’ favorite, and so much more! Various prices; Friday – Sunday, available online
Saturday
Weekends Are for Bottomless Brunch
Here in LA, booze and brunch go together like peas and carrots. Whether you want Waffles, Eggs, or Avocado Toast, nothing complements your meal like an ice-cold cocktail, especially if that glass is endless. But where can you find these brunches with bottomless cocktails and tasty bites? Don’t stress; I got you. I’m here to give you a list of the best bottomless brunches in Los Angeles. So all you have to do is grab a cute brunch outfit and your date, and get ready to indulge in fun, good food, and drinks. Cheers!
Sunday
Happy St Patrick’s Day Los Angeles!
Happy St Patrick’s Day! LA is celebrating with special menus, bar crawls, drink specials, live music and more.
- (3/15 – 3/17): Kiss Me I’m Irish St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl: Barcrawlerz is heading to Santa Monica this St. Patrick’s Weekend for a three-day St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl. $20 – $60; Friday – Sunday, Various hours; Check in at Britannia Pub – 318 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.458.5350
- (3/16): Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl: Get lucky with a St. Paddy’s Day Bar Crawl. Your ticket includes 2-3 Drinks Or Shots, Crawl With US Stadium Party Cup, Crawl With US Keychain Lanyard With Bottle Opener, drink and food specials, and more. $10 – $30; Saturday; 4- 10:00 pm; Check in at Cabo Cantina – 1240 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (4 – 6:00 pm)
- (3/16): Santa Monica St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl: Nameless Santa Monica invites you to the biggest St. Patrick’s Day party. $0 – $10: Saturday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 am; 2810 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90405
- (3/16) St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Happy Hour Crawl: Celebrate a St Patrick’s Day weekend happy hour pub crawl in Santa Monica with $4 drafts, 2-For-1 Mixed Drinks, and $5 Shots. $5 – $40; Saturday, 2 – 8:00 pm; Various check in locations
- (3/16 – 3/17): St. Patrick’s Day Paddy Hard Bar Crawl: Paddy Hard with a two-day Santa Monica bar crawl at some of your favorite bars like Britannia Pub, Barney’s Beanery, and Lanea. $7.77 – $15; Saturday – Sunday,
- (3/17): St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour Bar Crawl: Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a happy hour pub crawl in Santa Monica with $4 drafts, 2-For-1 Mixed Drinks, and $5 Shots. Sunday, 2 – 8:00 pm; $5 – $40; Various check in locations
- Connor McGreggor and Proper 12 Whisky Host Rooftop St Patrick’s Day Party at E.P.& L.P.: Calling all LA party people! This St. Paddy’s Day, don your greenest gear and head to E.P. & L.P.’s Proper 12 Rooftop Festival for DJs, drinks, delicious food, and the biggest celebration in town! Free entry with RSVP; Sunday, 3 – 8:00 pm; 603 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.855.9955
- (3/17): St. Patrick’s Day Shenanigans: All Day Happy Hour at Black Angus: Black Angus Steakhouse is getting in on the holiday’s shenanigans honoring their weekday happy all day on St Patrick’s Day. For an all day celebration this St.Patrick’s Day, all 32 Black Angus Steakhouse locations (hours vary by location), will be offering green beer and starters, entrees, sides, desserts, cocktails, all at their happy hour price. Guests can fill up on bites like the Steakhouse’s famous $8 loaded potato skins and $8 Crispy Fried Garlic-Pepper Zucchini appetizers and more. Plus, guests will get to imbibe on the steakhouse’s regular happy hour drinks like all well drinks and Gold Strike Margarita for $6 all day. Various prices, hours, and locations
- (3/15 – 3/17): Krispy Kreme Offers FREE Donuts for a Happy St Patrick’s Day: Get ready for a shamrock-tacular St. Patrick’s Day with Krispy Kreme! Wear your green into any Krispy Kreme this weekend, and get a FREE donut! They’re also serving up four brand new, limited-edition donuts bursting with festive flavors, plus the return of their iconic green-glazed O’riginal Glazed. FREE+; Friday – Sunday, Various hours and locations
- (3/17): Shamrockin’ St. Patrick’s Day Festivities At The Original Farmers Market: Calling all leprechauns, lads and lasses alike! The Original Farmers Market invites you to join them for a crackin’ good time at their St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Sunday. Kick-off the festivities with the sounds of a strolling bagpiper from 12:30 to 3:30 pm, followed by the toe-tapping tunes from The Merry Minstrels band on the East Patio from 4 – 6:00 pm. Free entry; Sunday, 12:30 – 6:00 pm; 6333 W. Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.933.9211
- (3/17): Get Lucky At Pink Taco This Saint Patrick’s Day: Leprechauns will be looking for their pot of gold at Pink Taco this Saint Patrick’s Day, as Pink Taco celebrates the luck of the Irish with the CLOVERita featuring Jameson, Melon Liqueur, Triple Sec, Lime & Salted Rim. Not feeling whiskey on the day that deserves it most? Quietly trade your celebratory libation for their Signature Margaritas like the Classic, Premium or Spicy, which are inherently GREEN. OR, enjoy your favorite Draft Beer GONE GREEN. You won’t want to Irish exit on Saint Patrick’s Day weekend at Pink Taco! Various prices; Sunday, 9:00 am – 11:00 pm; 8225 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323.380.7474
- (3/17): Pinch Me! Yogurtland’s Seasonal Delight is Back, with New Charms of Luck: Get ready to shake off the winter blues and embrace the freshness of spring! Guests are invited to kickstart the new season with Yogurtland’s featured frozen yogurt flavors, now available for a limited time at participating locations. The leading self-serve frozen yogurt brand wishes you a happy St Patrick’s Day with the much-anticipated return of its fan-favorite flavor, Lucky Irish Mint. Guests can indulge in the refreshing and creamy minty delight of Lucky Irish Mint, guaranteed to make taste buds rejoice. Additionally, the excitement continues with the middle handle combo, Mint Cookies and Cream Swirl, a perfect blend of Lucky Irish Mint and Cookies and Cream. Completing the festive experience, guests can choose from gummy rainbow cluster toppings and an online-exclusive digital cup Luck of the Rainbow which features Lucky Irish Mint topped with candy-coated chocolate and mochi (exclusively online or through the Yogurtland app). In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Yogurtland will also introduce its exclusive, all-new Yogurtland Charms, available solely today. Guests who spend $15 in-store and show the social media post will be treated to a complimentary three-pack of Yogurtland Charms. Various prices, hours, and locations
Los Angeles Marathon
Today marks the epic 39th Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS! Conquer the iconic “Stadium to Stars” course, starting at Dodger Stadium and finishing on the glamorous Avenue of the Stars. Not only will you crush your personal goals, but you’ll also support The McCourt Foundation’s mission to build a healthier world. *For those out for a St. Patrick’s Sunday Funday, pay attention to street closures. $250+; Sunday, 7:00 am; Dodger Stadium – 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
On Sale Now
(3/21) On Sale Now: Bartender Battle Featuring WhistlePig Whiskey at the Wayfarer DTLA
Who will be crowned with the best WhistlePig cocktail? That’s up to you! It’s the battle of the bartenders in this special event as part of the Pacifica Hotels Meet Your Makers series, featuring several LA hotels: Marina del Rey Hotel, The Wayfarer DTLA, Jamaica Bay Inn, Redondo Beach Hotel, and The Belamar. An evening at Lilly Rose, located inside the The Wayfarer DTLA, guests will enjoy a cocktail from all five hotels featuring a special Whistle Pig Private Barrel, accompanied by a grazing table with thoughtfully curated small bites. Guests will have the opportunity to cast their vote for the best cocktail at the end of the night! $59; 3/21, 7 – 9:00 pm; The Wayfarer DTLA – 813 Flower Street Los Angeles, CA 90017; 213.285.4400
(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!”
