The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles 3/18/24 – 3/22/24
Monday
Surfing into Art: LA Artists Robarts & Armitage Unveil Vibrant Installation at Bayside Hotel
Thrilling the Santa Monica art scene, renowned Angeleno artists Sarah Robarts and Kenyan Armitage unveil their latest collaboration: a vibrant installation of reclaimed, multi-media surfboards adorning the exterior walls of the Bayside Hotel. In celebration of Frieze LA, this dynamic art shines on the hotel’s mid-century architecture, its coastal proximity igniting the artistic vision. Robarts draws deep inspiration from Hawaiian surfboards, their rich history, and the stories of the journeys that both the boards and surfers carry. “They are our totems here in LA and Southern California, we see them everywhere,” Robarts said. “I find their shapes deeply symbolic and powerful in their scale.” Robarts and Armitage exclusively use reclaimed surfboards for their art, seeking out abandoned, broken boards, with a particular fondness for vintage longboards. Free entry; Mondays – Sundays, Various hours; Bayside Hotel – 2001 Ocean Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310.396.6000
Tuesday
André 3000 Performs New Album “New Blue Sun” at Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy Art Museum
West Coast, get ready for a whole new side of André 3000! Dive into the neo-jazz vibes of his new album “New Blue Sun” at the incredible Luna Luna in DTLA. This unique venue lets you explore an immersive art park featuring a Basquiat Ferris wheel before the show. $200; Tuesday, 6 – 8:00 pm; Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy – 1601 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90023
Last Chance to see Chicago at the Pantages
Witness the iconic Tony Award-winning musical Chicago live at the historic Pantages Theatre for a razzle dazzle Broadway in Hollywood experience. $49+; Tuesdays – Sundays, Various hours; 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.468.1700
Wednesday
Star-Studded Benefit for The Sweet Stuff Foundation
Don’t miss a star-studded charity event. Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme leads a musical-comedy-magic extravaganza at the Belasco Theater. Catch Beck, Dave Grohl, Bill Burr, and more all for a great cause: The Sweet Stuff Foundation, aiding music industry professionals facing illness or disability. $244+; Wednesday, 7:00 pm; The Belasco – 1050 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.531.0580
Thursday
Taco ‘Bout Thursday at Hotel Casa del Mar
Enjoy a taco, margarita, and ocean views at Taco ‘Bout Thursday at the Lobby Lounge at Hotel Casa del Mar. Every Thursday, enjoy a signature margarita and a taco of your choice. Choose from a Short Rib Birria taco with crispy potatoes, guacamole, and salsa roja, a Chicken Tinga taco with avocado, red onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese, or a Fish Taco with avocado, chipotle aioli, pickled pineapple, and green papaya slaw (1 taco is $20, 2 tacos are $28, and 3 tacos are $36). Various prices; Thursdays, 3 – 11:00 pm; 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica CAS 90405; 310.581.5533
LouLou Santa Monica Launches DISCO QUEEN Weekly Disco and Drag Party
Oh Là Là! LouLou Rooftop Restaurant and lounge launches a new weekly disco series, “Disco Queen” bringing disco & drag to the Westside. Every Thursday night, LouLou will pay homage to the (in)famous Disco Queen nights in Paris filled with disco balls, smooth grooves, and over-the-top talent. The top Drag Queens on the planet will host the hottest night out in Santa Monica. Resident DJ ARA will be spinning all your favorite disco hits from icons like Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Prince, Michael Jackson, ABBA, Earth Wind & Fire, Chic, Sister Sledge, and many more. The launch event will feature a special performance by RuPaul’s Drag Race fan favorite, Morgan McMichaels, whose charisma and musical talent will set the dance floor on fire. Doors open at 6:00 pm with 50% off drink specials until 7:00 pm at the bar. Dinner and table reservations are strongly encouraged. Various prices; Thursdays, 6:00 pm; 395 Santa Monica Place #300 Santa Monica, CA, 90401
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. Tonight features 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 also have the opportunity to cast their vote for the best cocktail at the end of the night! $59; Thursday, 7 – 9:00 pm; The Wayfarer DTLA – 813 Flower Street Los Angeles, CA 90017; 213.285.4400
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!”
