The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles 3/25/24 – 3/28/24
Monday
Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum
Witness mother nature at its finest at the Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum. The seasonal exhibit displays colorful plants and up to 30 beautiful butterfly and moth species taking flight around you. FYI – the best viewing times are between 10 – 11:00 am. $8+ cost of admission; Mondays – Sundays (through 8/25), 10:00 am – 4:30 pm; 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007; 213.763.3466
Last Chance for Fireside Films at Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enjoy Rooftop Cinema Club’s Fireside Films series before it closes on 3/31! Over the next week, cozy up fireside for films directed by women to celebrate Women’s History Month, enjoy films from their Academy Awards and Movie Monsters collection, as well as a rescheduled date for the specialty screening of The Wood with a guest appearance from actor and producer Duane Finley on 3/27. $30+; Monday – 3/31, Various hours; Level Hotel – 888 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, CA 90014
A New Cocktail Menu Arrives at Mírate in Los Feliz
Mírate, the award-winning bar concept in Los Feliz, is unveiling a brand new cocktail menu packed with unique takes on familiar favorites and fresh, inventive creations. A love letter to Mexican culture, Mírate’s agave spirits-led beverage program supports Mexican producers and features Mírate-exclusive spirits, all while capturing the eclectic spirit of the Los Feliz community. The menu kicks off with a selection of ‘bebidas ancestrál’ (pre-Hispanic fermented beverages) including Tepache, Nitro Pulque and Tejuino before shifting into Mírate spins on margaritas and cocktail staples like the Daiquiri and Ranch Water. Various prices; Mondays – Fridays, 5:00 pm – close, Saturdays – Sundays (weekend brunch), 11:00 am – 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm – close; 1712 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz, CA 90027; 323.649.7937
Other highlights include:
- El Guero – The second iteration of the fan-favorite aguachile-inspired margarita, named after the infamous Mariscos El Guero in Ensenada, is upleveled with a bump of vegan cucumber-kelp caviar.
- Tu Compa – Mírate’s spin on the Paloma is a can of house-made ‘squirt’ mixed with ingredients like Cascahuin 48 and Pulque. On the back of the can, guests can scan a QR code for a “secret” video game where they’ll play the role of an “agave defender.” Find a video of how it works here!
- El Caminante – This take on the Jungle Bird highlights Mírate’s private barrel Oaxacan Rum selections from Alambique Serrano and replaces tepache with culinary-grade ‘tepache perfume’ and fresh lime with a clarified lime cordial.
Tuesday
Rubee Tuesdays Comedy Show at the Laugh Factory
Craving side-splitting laughs & A-list comics? LA’s Rubee Tuesdays is your spot! Every. Single. Tuesday. Ruben Paul curates a lineup of the nation’s finest comedians, from rising stars to arena-packing legends. Catch surprise A-listers like Iliza Shlesinger & Maz Jobrani – you never know who’ll take the stage. $25+; Tuesday, 8:00 pm; 8001 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323.656.1336
Wednesday
Mora Italiano Hidden Italian Gem in Encino
From the team behind Brentwood staples Baltaire and Coral Tree Café, Mora Italiano is a hidden gem that offers diners an indoor or outdoor experience designed by local designer William Emmerson, boasting live music on Thursday evenings and half-priced select wine bottles on Sundays. Guests can choose from a bounty of classic Italian favorites with a contemporary twist, including Charcuterie Pizza, house-made Meatballs with San Marzano Passata, and larger dishes such as Lamb Shank and striped Sea Bass. The seasonal menu pairs well with the restaurant’s rotating list of 50 wines from all over the world, selected by in-house sommelier, Fernando Trivisonno. Various prices; Wednesdays – Thursdays, and Sundays, 5 – 9:00 pm, and Fridays – Saturdays, 5 – 10:00 pm,17499 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91316; 818.386.0278
Thursday
Mixology Nights at I|O Rooftop
Calling all cocktail lovers, I|O Rooftop will host a night of cocktails and bites under the stars. The event will feature a range of hand-crafted cocktails held in partnership with El Cristiano Tequila. Guests can mingle and sip through the night and learn from master mixologists on how to create a selection of hand-crafted cocktails and will be able to take home a special surprise gift. Beaming on top of the hotel, I|O Rooftop is the largest public rooftop venue in Hollywood, spanning over 12,000 square feet and offering a glittering pool for the quintessential sun-soaked Southern California experience. I|O Rooftop boasts stunning views of the Hollywood sign and the LA skyline, perfect for indulging in hand-crafted cocktails, sushi, and signature bites. $116; Thursday, 9 – 11:00 pm; The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood – 1400 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.762.1000
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
