The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles 6/10/24 – 6/13/24
Monday
TOUS les JOURS Debuts Pinkfong Strawberry Dream Cake
TOUS les JOURS, the renowned bakery café chain, has released the Pinkfong Strawberry Dream Cake, its second dessert in collaboration with The Pinkfong Company. Featuring Pinkfong and Ninimo figurines, this dessert is inspired by Pinkfong’s lovable characters and boasts chocolate cake layered with strawberry jam filling and topped with strawberry and vanilla buttercream. The confection is adorned with various shades of pink decorations including figurines, rainbows and sparkling heart garlands–making it a delightful dream for any cake lover. The Pinkfong Strawberry Dream Cake joins the Happy Birthday Baby Shark Cake, which launched in April and is available in stores nationwide. Various prices, hours, and locations
Los Angeles Celebrates Pride
We’ve got your ultimate guide to LA Pride and WeHo Pride 2024. Show your solidarity and support, and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with colorful parades, drag brunches, concerts, and more! Love is Love!
Tuesday
This Iconic LA Hotel is Making A Splash This Summer with Poolside SCUBA Classes from June – September 2024
DTLA’s award-winning urban oasis, Hotel Figueroa is offering Angelenos and travelers alike the chance to begin their scuba journey closer to home with the return of weekly SCUBA classes in the hotel’s pool. Led by master diver and scuba expert, Beth Beltramo of the Los Angeles-based & female-owned PADI outfit, Eco Dive Center the two-hour introductory sessions will teach divers the SCUBA basics including how to become weightless and swim effortlessly, how to use SCUBA gear, and other basic skills and safety rules. All equipment will be provided – all one needs to bring is a bathing suit and a PMA (positive mental attitude)! $199; Tuesdays, 6;00 pm (through 9/24); 939 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213. 627.8971
Wednesday
Cirque du Soleil Presents KOOZA in Laguna Hills
Get ready to be astonished by KOOZA, the new Cirque du Soleil show in Laguna Hills. A breathtaking return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil, KOOZA pays tribute to traditional circus in all its splendor with audacious acrobatic prowess and bold slapstick comedy. Filled with chills, thrills, laughter and wonder, KOOZA unfolds a non-stop, adrenaline-packed series of edge-of-your-seat surprises. $55+; Wednesdays – Sundays, various hours (through 8/4); Under the Big Top, Laguna Hills Mall – 24901 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Female Founders Night at Benny Boy Brewing
Join Benny Boy Brewing Co-Founder Chelsey Rosetter and a panel of women entrepreneurs for a fun evening of networking, conversation and drinks. This edition’s panelists include: globally renowned private chef and winner of Gordon Ramsay’s “Next Level Chef,” Chef Pyet DeSpain; artisanal candlemaker Joana Moreno of pr.m.ry; third-generation restaurateur and owner/operator of Casa Vega, Christy Vega; and style disruptor and visibility coach Holly Pendergast. Benny Boy Brewing’s Female Founders Night is a quarterly networking series and community of 400+ women entrepreneurs and growing. $20; Wednesday, 6 – 9:00 pm; 1821 Daly St, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Thursday
Comedy Blvd Presents #TBT Comedy
Craving side-splitting laughs? Look no further than the TBT Comedy Show at Comedy Blvd! Hosted by the dynamic Coby Talley, this weekly event showcases LA’s hottest up-and-coming comedians, guaranteeing a night of hilarious surprises and unforgettable moments. $15 – $20 (free parking in the back); Thursday, 8:30 – 10:00 pm; Comedy Blvd – 7924 Beverly Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90048
On Sale Now
Mark Your Calendars (6/14): Love Island USA Villa Pop-Up Gives Fans a Chance to Audition for the Show
Peacock is giving Love Island USA fans a chance to be the next bombshell to enter the villa! Peacock’s Love Island USA Villa Pop-Up is back and headed to Los Angeles to give fans a chance to film an audition tape in person for the next season of Love Island USA. Visitors to Peacock’s Love Island USA Villa Pop-Up will have the chance to audition to be on the next season of Love Island USA, create their own “hot new bombshell” video as they strut their best islander walk, get their make-up done, and show off their rizz – all in the name of sexy, steamy romance. Free with RSVP; 6/14, 2 – 7:00 pm; Westfield Century City Atrium – 10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067
- Additionally, guests will have an opportunity to mingle with fan-favorite ex-Islanders from previous Love Island USA seasons.
- Within the Pop-Up Villa, Maybelline has partnered with Peacock to bring to life a co-branded make-up room where artists will be onsite offering touch-ups with the brand’s newest launches, including Sunkisser Liquid Blush and Bronzer and Firework Mascara.”
- All participants must be 18 years or older and will be asked to further share details at the pop-up.
On Sale Now (6/22): Hollywood Under the Stars Returns to Paramount Pictures Studios
Spend an evening under the stars with LA’s top celebrity chefs and restaurants. Hollywood Under the Stars is a preliminary culinary event hosted by Paramount Studios to raise money for St. Vincent Meals on Wheels. The evening features live entertainment and mouthwatering food from such popular LA restaurants as Pez Coastal Kitchen, Angelini Osteria, Georgia’s Restaurant, and L’antica Pizzeria da Michele. $250+; 6/22, 6:30 pm; Paramount Pictures – 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038; 323.956.1777
On Sale Now (6/30): Rib Fest is Back! Lucques’ Historic Family-Style BBQ Returns to A.O.C. with Ribs, Wings, All the Sides Plus Cowboy Cocktails
Get your boots on and giddyup! Rib Fest is coming to A.O.C. for one night only and it will be smokin’ hot! A.O.C. will be suited up for the rib rodeo and Suzanne’s family-style feast of slow-cooked ribs, hot wings, and sides which has become a Goin/Styne summer tradition since 2000. A week of preparation goes into the smoking of beef brisket, pork and lamb ribs, spreading the lure of wood smoke throughout both neighborhoods and attracting a growing swell of Rib Fest Groupies for this BBQ celebration. Guests are invited to wear their Stetsons, chaps and boots and join the party. The menu features Suzanne’s Saint Louis-style pork ribs; braised Westholme beef brisket; spiced lamb spare ribs and too-hot-to-handle chicken wings. Mouth-watering sides are included – coleslaw & baked beans; long-cooked collard greens; buttered corn-on-the-cob; tomato and watermelon salad; served with grilled cornbread & Wonder Bread. Finish with a summery dessert of warm peach cobbler with strawberries and buttermilk ice cream. Don’t miss some foot-stomping cowboy cocktails to enhance the menu. $110.27; 6/30, Please contact A.O.C. directly for seating times; 8700 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 310.859.9859
On Sale Now (7/13): The Concern Foundation’s 49th Annual Block Party Returns to Paramount Studios Hollywood in Support of Cancer Research!
The Concern Foundation is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 49th Annual Block Party, returning to the historic backlot of Paramount Studios Hollywood, bringing together 4,000 guests for an unforgettable evening dedicated to raising vital funds for cancer research. This year’s Block Party theme, MISSION CONCERN – CONQUERING CANCER THE FINAL FRONTIER, pays tribute to the Stanley and Joyce Black Family Foundation for their outstanding contributions to the community and 3 GENERATIONS – A LEGACY OF COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP. The event promises a galactic extravaganza of culinary delights, top-notch beverages, and captivating live entertainment across multiple stages. Attendees can indulge in a culinary journey through the streets of Paramount’s Backlot, sampling an array of gourmet food tastings, desserts, spirits, cocktails, wines, and beers. Musical performances by the Tom Nolan Band on the Main Launch Pad, D’ City Sound & Events presented by the Hirsch Family Foundation, and the Vibrato Intergalactic Cantina featuring the Jason Goldstein Sextet with Lilli Passero, and other special artists will set the tone for an electric atmosphere. Guests will find themselves celebrating the wonders of the cosmos and hope for a cancer-free future while experiencing Brian Kramer Photography Digital Photo Studio sponsored by Northern Trust, Casino Style Gaming for Prizes presented by Agua Caliente Casinos, Photo Booth by SnapItStudio.com, Specialty Lounge areas provided by Souza Insurance, Shuttle Services at the event sponsored by Motev, Spa Services provided byFairmont Spa Century Plaza, and Glamour Makeovers by the Beauty Bus Foundation. The highlight of the evening will be the Online Silent & Live Auctions featuring exclusive items and extraordinary packages, offering attendees one-of-a-kind opportunities to support cancer research. $500+; 7/13, 6 – 11:00 pm; Paramount Pictures – 5555 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038
