The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles 3/22/24 – 3/24/24
Friday
It’s a Prima Party! The IAMLA (Italian American Museum of Los Angeles) Presents An Evening with Cocktails, Bites, and Swing Dancing
The IAMLA (Italian American Museum of Los Angeles) welcomes you to ‘Swing into Spring’ with an unforgettable evening of live music from Luke Carlson Quintet, swing dancing, and yummy Italian food. $35; Friday, 6:00 pm; 4533 North Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90065; 213.485.8432
TOUS les JOURS Introduces New Signature Menu Items
TOUS les JOURS, the renowned bakery café chain offering more than 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes, and desserts baked in-store daily, is excited to announce a new partnership with Oatly, the world’s original and largest oatmilk company. Oatly is now their exclusive oatmilk partner in the U.S. and to celebrate, TOUS LE JOURS will launch two new signature Oatly-based beverages: the Shakerato, a refreshing iced shaken espresso drink infused with vanilla syrup and topped with creamy Oatly Barista Edition Oatmilk, and the Shaken Tea Latte, a soothing blend of Assam tea, vanilla syrup, and Oatly Barista Edition, creating a velvety and satisfying beverage option. Various prices, hours, and locations
Mastro’s and The Palm Serve Mouthwatering Seafood Dishes for Lent
LA’s iconic steakhouses are diving into Lent with epic seafood dishes.
- Mastro’s: Surf’s Up at Mastro’s. Forget steak clichés, Mastros is diving into seafood heaven with their melt-in-your-mouth Chilean Sea Bass, fresh-from-the-market Sushi, and the legendary Lobster Mashed Potatoes. $56+; Various hours at the Beverly Hills and DTLA locations
- The Palm: Executive Chef Omari Williams has rolled out wonderful delights from the sea like, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, perfectly steamed succulent whole Lobster, and Seared Scallops. $45+; Sundays – Thursdays, 4 – 9:00 pm and Fridays – Saturdays, 5 – 10:00 pm; 1100 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.763.4600
Vegan Street Fair
The Vegan Street Fair is back! The plant-based event features local vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants, multiple DJs, games, face painting, karaoke, and more! Come hungry and get ready to mingle. Free entry; Friday, 2 – 9:00 pm, Saturday – Sunday, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm; 11223 Chandler Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601
Saturday
Barry’s Debuts New “RIDE x LIFT” Workout in West Hollywood
Barry’s (the original strength and cardio interval training workout) just re-launched its flagship West Hollywood studio and is debuting its RIDE x LIFT modality to the Los Angeles market beginning today! Barry’s RIDE x LIFT is a 50-minute interval training-style class replacing Barry’s signature treadmill with a bike. Like Barry’s original workout, Barry’s RIDE x LIFT pairs the brand’s signature strength programming with cardio – through a lower-impact cardio offering. Barry’s RIDE x LIFT classes are designed to challenge all fitness levels, as you set your own level of speed and choose the heaviness of your weights. $34+; Mondays – Sundays, various hours; 8383 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.360.6262
Annual FREE-for-All Museum Day is Back!
It’s a museum lover’s dream! Today, over 30 incredible SoCal institutions are offering FREE general admission! From art and cultural gems to science and natural history wonders, there’s something for everyone across Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Santa Barbara. Free; Saturday, Various hours and locations
Sneaker Sensation: Coolkicks Grand Opening at The Original Farmers Market
Get ready for the grand opening of Coolkicks at The Original Farmers Market! Founded by young entrepreneur Adeel Shams, Coolkicks brings a unique twist to sneaker culture. Raised by hardworking parents from Pakistan, Shams embarked on his journey from humble beginnings, starting with the purchase and resale of a single pair of Jordans. His dedication and entrepreneurial spirit led him to grow his collection and launch his first business in 2014 on campus while in college at VCU in Richmond, Virginia. After revolutionizing the sneaker resale market, Coolkicks is now operating in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Various prices; Mondays – Fridays, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. Saturdays, 10:00 am – 9:00 pm, and Sundays, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm; The Original Farmers Market – 6333 W. 3rd St., Stall #020, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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!
Neighborhood Winery and Benny Boy Brewing Host ‘Meet the Makers’ Event
Join Benny Boy Brewing and Neighborhood Winery for the launch of two cider/wine releases: Benny Boy’s Orchard Orange, a fizzy orange cider, and Neighborhood’s Pét Mac, an apple-grape wine. Cidermaker Benny Farber and winemaker Aaron Walker will host a guided tasting experience celebrating “cider is wine,” California fruits, and fermentation fun. Learn how the two swapped apples and grapes to produce two unique hybrids while sipping a flight of four tasters, including cider, the two co-ferments, and wine. $35; Saturday, 12 – 2:00 pm; Pali Wine Co.’s Neighborhood Winery – 811 Traction Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013; 213.372.5026
EL MAR Margarita Pop-Up at The Original Farmers Market
Celebrate the launch of El Mar Margarita’s small-batch ready-to-pour margaritas with a pop-up at the Original Farmers Market. Free with RSVP (elmar@therightnow.co); Saturday, 5 – 7:00 pm; The Original Farmers Market (Outside of El Granjero Cantina) – 6333 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Sunday
FREE HIIT Class at Fabletics Sherman Oaks
Join fitness trainer Tanya Adeleon and Fabletics for a FREE Sunday Funday HIIT class. Please bring a mat, and water bottle, and get ready to shop after with a special 25% off discount! Free; Sunday, 9 – 10:00 am; Westfield Fashion Square – 14006 Riverside Drive, Suite 300, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423; 747.212.2792
California Bridal & Wedding Expo
Discover the latest trends and find your dream wedding inspiration at the California Bridal and Wedding Expo. The Los Angeles Convention Center will be the setting for an unforgettable experience where top wedding vendors and experts come together to help you plan the perfect day of your dreams. Free with Advance Ticket – $10 (door); Sunday, 12 – 5:00 pm; Los Angeles Convention Center – 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 213.741.1151
On Sale Now
(3/29) On Sale Now: Jokes for Jobs: The Comedy Store to Benefit Nonprofit Chrysalis
Join the Comedy Store for JOKES FOR JOBS, a fun night out featuring talented comedians in support of Chrysalis, a Southern California nonprofit changing lives through jobs. 100% of event proceeds will directly fund Chrysalis’ program and services. Chrysalis serves people navigating barriers to the workforce by offering a job-readiness program, individualized supportive services, and paid transitional employment. They empower their clients on their pathway to stability, security, and fulfillment in their work and lives. Since 1984, Chrysalis has served more than 85,000 individuals at its six centers and locations throughout Southern California. In 2023, more than 3,000 Chrysalis clients secured employment while participating in Chrysalis’ program and/or worked a transitional job with the organization’s social enterprise. $25+; Friday, 7:00 pm; Comedy Store (Original Room) – 8433 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069; 323.656.6225
(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
(5/4) On Sale Now: No Kid Hungry’s Taste of the Nation Event Returns to LA
No Kid Hungry’s Taste of The Nation is making its highly anticipated return to Los Angeles, at Media Park in Culver City. Attendees will enjoy exceptional eats and curated drinks from Los Angeles’ top chefs and mixologists – including Brooke Williamson, Mei Lin, Shirley Chung, Stephanie Izzard, Jazz Singsanong, and Michael Reed – all united to support No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in California and across the U.S. In addition to the incredible line-up of culinary talents, the afternoon will also include live entertainment and games. Taste of the Nation promises a fun-filled day highlighting the vibrancy and generosity of Los Angeles’ culinary community. Los Angeles has no shortage of food events. However, given that 1 in 8 kids in the U.S., and 1 in 7 in California face hunger each day, we’re proud to support No Kid Hungry’s Taste of the Nation which helps raise critical funds and awareness to end childhood hunger. $135+; 5/4, 1 – 4:00 pm; Media Park – 9070 W. Venice Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
