The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles 9/30/24 – 10/3/24
Monday
The Lobster Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Daily Happy Hour and Weekly Specials
Santa Monica’s iconic seafood destination, The Lobster is celebrating its 25th anniversary on the famous Santa Monica Beach with new menu items, daily happy hour, and weekly specials. $18+; 1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.458.9294
- Mondays – Fridays, 3 – 6:00 pm: Daily Happy Hour with items like the delicious Warm Lobster Roll
- Thursdays, 6 – 8:00 pm: Live Sunset Jazz Series
- Fridays, 11:30 am – 10:00 pm: All Day Happy Hour
Ocean Prime Beverly Hills Serves One of the Best Lunch Offerings in the Neighborhood
Seafood and steak destination Ocean Prime Beverly Hills, is serving one of the best lunch offerings in the neighborhood. Available every weekday, guests can enjoy a prix fixe lunch (offering one starter, one entrée, and ending with freshly baked cookies) perfect for business professionals or tourists alike searching for an elevated, mid-day dining experience! $39; Mondays – Fridays, 11:30 am – 4:00 pm; 9595 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310.859.4818
The prix fixe lunch options include:
- 6oz Filet with a gouda potato cake, chili seared spinach and cabernet jus ($5 upcharge for this entrée)
- Lobster Bisque with butter poached lobster
- French Onion with brandy & aged Swiss
- Grilled Shrimp Salad with endive, peaches, watercress, sunflower seeds, parmesan, and honey citrus vinaigrette
- Teriyaki Salmon with shiitake sticky rice, soy butter sauce
Tuesday
Taco Tuesday
It’s Taco Tuesday Los Angeles, and that means one thing: epic deals on everyone’s favorite LA taco. But with countless taquerias and restaurants offering specials across the city, navigating the options can be like finding the perfect avocado – daunting and potentially messy. Worry not, fellow LA taco enthusiasts, for your taste bud compass is here! Let’s embark on a culinary adventure across Los Angeles, exploring who has the best Taco Tuesday near me. Tuesdays, Various prices, hours, and locations
Wednesday
André 3000’s New Blue Sun Album Live at the Greek Theatre
Experience André 3000’s debut solo album New Blue Sun live at the Greek Theatre. This mesmerizing sonic odyssey blends musical exploration and raw emotion, featuring masterful instrumentation by Carlos Niño, Surya Botofasina, Nate Mercereau, and Deantoni Parks. From intimate atmospheres to sensory grandeur, this captivating performance reaffirms André 3000’s status as a visionary in contemporary music, leaving audiences enchanted and reflective with its present-moment inspiration and surroundings-driven artistry. $41 – $154; Wednesday, 8 – 10:00 pm; 2700 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027; 844.524.7335
Thursday
Mean Girls Day at Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA
It’s Mean Girls Day, and Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA is celebrating with a rooftop screening of the cult classic. Relive all your favorite scenes as Cady learns to navigate high school led by the Plastics and their Queen Bee, Regina George. $23+; Thursday, 7:05 pm; 888 S Olive St 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014
On Sale Now
On Sale Now (10/5): Rappel from Andaz West Hollywood’s Rooftop for Cancer Support
Andaz West Hollywood, a rock ‘n’ roll icon since 1963, has a storied history on the Sunset Strip, and now, guests have the chance to make their own mark at this legendary venue. In collaboration with Cancer Support Community Los Angeles, Andaz West Hollywood invites participants to go “Over the Edge” and rappel down its iconic 14-story building on Saturday, 10/5! This thrilling event not only provides a unique chance to experience the adrenaline rush of rappelling but also allows participants to honor loved ones affected by cancer. For those not rappelling, there will be plenty of ways to get involved, including volunteering or supporting a rappeler. Additionally, guests can enjoy a variety of food and activities throughout the day, making it a fun and engaging event for everyone. Participants can secure their spot by pledging to raise $1,000 or more, combining excitement with a meaningful contribution to the cause. Cancer Support Community Los Angeles (CSCLA) offers free mental, emotional, and social support programs to those impacted by cancer, including support groups, counseling, and educational programs. Founded in 1982, CSCLA’s mission is to ensure that no one faces cancer alone. 10/5, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; 8401 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.656.1234
On Sale Now (10/5): Restaurants Rally For L.A. Loves Alex’s Kids Campaign
Los Angeles area kids are gearing up to hold lemonade stands all over the city this summer to raise money to help fight pediatric cancer (L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Kids’ Campaign has raised over $300,000 in the last four years). These kids are following the example of Alex Scott, a young girl who raised more than a million dollars to help other kids who suffer from the disease that took her life at age eight, pediatric cancer.
Alex Lentz, daughter of renowned chefs Suzanne Goin and David Lentz, grew up attending the annual culinary cookout with her family. In recent years, she followed in her parents’ footsteps in a big way by chairing the local Kids Campaign. To further her fundraising efforts, the high school senior partnered with local restaurants to donate $1 from the sales of one of their most popular food and drink items to benefit the Kids Campaign. Alex encourages the public to support Los Angeles restaurants while also contributing to the Kids Campaign by ordering one of their featured items. $280+; 10/5, 12 – 4:00 pm; Royce Quad at UCLA – 10745 Dickson Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90095; 866.333.1213
On Sale Now (10/7 – 10/13): Nobu Los Angeles Celebrates 30th Anniversary with 5-Course Omakase Menu
Nobu restaurants are celebrating their 30-year anniversary on 10/8. In honor of this milestone, Nobu Los Angeles is offering a special 5-course omakase from 10/7 – 10/13 designed to reflect Nobu’s rich history! This menu will embody the restaurant’s culinary legacy by featuring dishes like Japanese Red Snapper Matsuhisa-style, Japanese Mirai Beef Anticucho, and the famous Black Cod in Butter Lettuce. Although longtime fans may recognize a few of these dishes, some will be new iterations of classic recipes. $168.35; 10/7 – 10/13; 903 North La cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90069; 310.657.5711
On Sale Now (10/11 – 10/12): Manhattan Beach Food and Wine Festival
The culinary world is about to be abuzz with excitement as Event Founder Shelby Russell and Event Host Neal Fraser introduce Southern California’s newest and most notable world-class culinary festival, the Inaugural Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival, featuring an all-star lineup of 50 Best Chefs held at Manhattan Village! Set against the stunning coastal backdrop of one of America’s most beautiful cities, Manhattan Beach Food & Wine promises to be a spectacular two-night strolling culinary extravaganza with an Opening Night Celebration on Friday, 10/11, and Grand Tasting on Saturday, 10/12. Each evening will bring together the industry’s top tastemakers and culinary and beverage connoisseurs to celebrate an all-star lineup of 25 of the best chefs and restaurants, illustrious wineries, premier spirits, handcrafted cocktails, craft breweries, curated selection of non-alcoholic beverages, live entertainment, and much more. $295+; 10/11 – 10/12, 7 – 10:00 pm; 3200 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; 310.546.5555
On Sale Now (10/13): Off the Hook Festival Returns to the Historic Santa Monica Pier
Calling all seafood lovers! The OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival is returning to the iconic Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, 10/13 in celebration of National Seafood Month! This beloved ocean-inspired tasting event features the city’s top chefs and restaurants and their favorite underwater ingredients. Attendees will enjoy seafood samplings, beer gardens, wine tastings, live yacht rock music, oyster-shucking competitions, games, and more fun in the sun. Enjoy tastings from Westside favorites such as Chef Govind Armstrong of The Lobster, Santa Monica Seafood, Blue Plate Oysterette, Raphael Lunetta’s Marelle, Chef Job Carder of Michael’s Santa Monica, Chef Brian Bornemann of Crudo e Nudo, Gladstones, Sushi Roku, Blue Ribbon Sushi, BOA, TIATO, The Albright, Layla, Ocean Prime Beverly Hills, The Surfing Fox, Killer Shrimp, Santa Monica Whaler, and many more. OFF THE HOOK is 100% free of Single-Use Plastics and benefits Heal the Bay in an effort to help preserve our local ocean and beaches for future generations. So throw on those ascots and sailor hats and bring your appetite! $81.31; 10/13, Santa Monica Pier – 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
