The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles 9/6/24 – 9/8/24
Friday
Jelly Roll Brings His “Beautifully Broken Tour” to Crypto.Com Arena
Calling all country music fans! Jelly Roll is bringing his “Beautifully Broken Tour” to Crpyto.com Arena. $46+; Friday, 7:00 pm; 1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.742.7100
Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago Bring Their “Heart & Soul Tour 2024” to the Kia Forum
Get ready for a legendary night of music! Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago, two of the most iconic bands in history, are joining forces to co-headline the “Heart and Soul Tour 2024”. $42+; Friday, 7:30 pm; 3900 W. Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305; 310.862.6200
FREE Jazz Nights at LACMA
Experience the magic of live jazz under the open sky at LACMA’s FREE Friday evening concert series. This week, Peter Erskine Trio with Alan Pasqua & Darek OlesDrummer Peter Erskine, pianist Alan Pasqua, and bassist Darek Oles will reunite to perform their signature blend of jazz. Free entry; Fridays (through 9/27), 6 – 8:00 pm; Smidt Welcome Plaza – 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.857.6000
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Opens in Theaters
“Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!” The sneaky trickster demon Beetlejuice is back in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the highly anticipated sequel to the iconic Tim Burton film. The comedy opens in theaters this weekend and early reviews are saying this movie is one you can’t miss! LA has two ways you can get it on the fun:
- In honor of the movie release, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is debuting a brand-new Beetlejuice exhibit with authentic props and costumes from both the original Beetlejuice film and the new movie. Free Entry; This exhibit is open to the public, and no Studio Tour ticket is required; Mondays – Sundays, 8:30 am – 7:00 pm; 3400 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505; 818.977.8687
- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: The Afterlife Experience is an immersive experience with recreated sets, interactive entertainment, and themed food & drinks. $39+; Mondays – Fridays, 4 – 9:00 pm and Saturdays – Sundays, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm; second floor adjacent to the Dolby Theater. Ovation Hollywood Suite 201: 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
2024 – 2025 NFL Season is Here
Are you ready for some football?! The 2024-2025 NFL season is here, and the Eagles and Packers are kicking off Week 1 of the season with a historic game in Brazil. If you’re looking for a place to catch this international match and any other games this season, we’ve got a list of the best LA sports bars and restaurants where you can watch. Friday, Exclusively on Peacock
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios
Halloween Horror Nights are back at Universal Studios. This year the haunted experiences are inspired by the biggest names in horror, including A Quiet Place, Insidious The Further, Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, and more! $77+; Friday – 11/3 (Various nights and hours); 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608; 800.864.8377
Santa Monica Pier’s 115th Birthday Celebration
The Santa Monica Pier turns 115 and to celebrate, the historic landmark is joining forces with Street Food Cinema for an epic party. Start your weekend with a day of fun, food, and festivities, including a free outdoor movie screening, live music by Pinkstastic Plastixx, delicious food and drinks, and exciting activities for all ages. Bring your furry friends, pack a picnic, and make unforgettable memories at this iconic Los Angeles landmark. Free; Friday, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Saturday
Last “Pickleballers” Class at Crunch Fitness
Love pickleball, or always wanted to play? This is your last chance to take the “Pickleballers,” class at Crunch Fitness. The high-intensity, circuit-based fitness class blends strength training and agility exercises and helps players build essential muscles to dominate their next pickleball match. $10; Please contact Crunch to reserve your spot; Saturday, 11:15 am; 8000 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046
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!
For the Win Gives Away 500 FREE Cheeseburgers for Grand Opening Party
For the Win, the popular burger place is opening at the Beverly Center, and to celebrate the grand opening, the new eatery is giving away 500 FREE cheeseburgers! Free; Saturday, 11:00 am – Sold Out; The Beverly Center – 8500 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 310.854.0070
Guests Can Enjoy:
- 1 free cheeseburger per person
- 1 complimentary beer or wine of choice (21+)
- Lawn games including corn hole, giant jenga and connect four
- Photo booth
- Live beats by local DJs
- $25 Beverly Center gift card giveaways for the first 30 guests in line
The Largest Dog Festival in North America, The Day of the Dog, Returns to Santa Monica
Every dog will have its day, and this is it! Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of the special bond between humans and canines at The Day Of The Dog Festival, the largest festival for dogs in North America, returning to Main Street in Santa Monica on Saturday! This FREE, family-friendly event is an opportunity for dog lovers and pet enthusiasts to connect with like-minded individuals, meet local and national pet-related companies, and discover the latest and greatest products from over 100 leading pet exhibitors. The Day of The Dog is a fundraiser for the Just Love Animals Society, a non-profit organization focusing on community outreach and animal welfare.
Have a little fun while you shop with the amazing lineup of events throughout the day from doggie-wear to treats and photo booths to pet adoptions. Highlights include a 100-foot Pool Party with live DJs, Dog Races of all shapes and sizes, Dog Surfing in the Ride the Wave machine, a Foam Party for Pups, Snow Day Party, Doggy DinDin, Puppuccino Bar, “Best in Show” Snaggletooth Showcase, Super-Hero Photo Booth, Doque Fashion Show, “Size Does Matter” parade of weiner dogs, Ball Pit Heaven, Dog-lebirty appearances from Wander the Willow and Henry The Liger, Yoga with Adoptable Puppies, and so much more for you and your four-legged friends! Free; Saturday, two full city blocks on Main Street, Santa Monica (between Ocean Park Blvd. & Strand Ave.) – the streets will be closed. Public parking is located at Santa Monica Beach Parking Lot 5 on 2725 Main Street
Omarion and Ja Rule Headline the I Love R&B Festival
The I Love R&B Festival is taking over Downtown LA this Saturday with an all-star lineup featuring Omarion, Bow Wow, Ja Rule, Monica, Jagged Edge, Mya, and many more! $84.56+; Saturday, 12:00 pm; Grand Park Los Angeles – 200 N Grand Ave Los Angeles, CA 90012
DJ Quik Live at the Novo
A West Coast OG hits the stage this Saturday night at the Novo. DJ Quik brings the party to DTLA with special guests Jay Worthy, Buddy, THURZ, and Jayson Cash. $45+; Saturday, 8:00 pm; 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.765.7000
Ronny Chieng: “The Love To Hate It Tour”
Funny man Ronny Chieng is coming to the Wiltern for two nights of laugh out loud comedy. The comedian/actor known for Comedy Central’s The Daily Show invites you for a night of stand up comedy at his “The Love to Hate it Tour.” $53+; Saturday – Sunday, 7:00 pm; 3790 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010; 213.388.1400
Only Murders in the Building Escape Game
One of my favorite shows Only Murders in the Building has been transformed into an immersive escape room experience at Westfield Century City. Discover clues and solve the crime in this thrilling escape room, perfect for fans of the show and anyone looking for a fun and challenging adventure. $49.99; Saturday – 12/4, Various hours; Westfield Century City – 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90067; 310.928.6074
Fright Fest EXTREME Returns to Six Flags Magic Mountain
There’s nowhere to hide at Magic Mountain’s Fright Fest EXTREME! As a Magic Mountain and thrill ride lover, Fright Fest EXTREME is so much fun! Combine a plethora of haunted houses, scare zones, and thrill rides in the dark (some like the Batman ride even go backward for the season), and you’re in for a scary good time! $40+ (please note the chaperone policies); Saturday – 11/3 (Various nights and hours); 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355; 661.255.4100
Sunday
Freestyle Festival 2024 Featuring Vanilla Ice, Lisa Lisa, Expose, Cover Girls + More
Old School Jams Take Over LA with the Freestyle Festival! The all-day concert throws it back this weekend with a legendary lineup of your favorite old-school acts. Get ready to dance to the iconic beats of Vanilla Ice, Lisa Lisa, Exposé, The Cover Girls, and more! $32.31+; Sunday, 12:00 pm; Grand Park Los Angeles – 200 N Grand Ave Los Angeles, CA 90012
LA Rams Watch Party at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
For the first time ever, the LA Rams are hosting an outdoor watch party at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. The party will feature a large LED screen, giveaways, exclusive merchandise, appearances by Rampage and Rams Cheerleaders, and food and drinks for purchase. You can also bring your own picnic! $9 – $16, entry fee; Sunday, 4- 9:00 pm; 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038; 323-406-7822
THIS SUNDAY ONLY: Yogurtland and GRAMMY®-Winning Icelandic-Chinese Artist Laufey Compose Exclusive Laufberry Flavor to Celebrate ‘A Very Laufey Day’
Sunday Funday just got a whole lot sweeter thanks to this epic one day only collaboration with Yogurtland and GRAMMY®-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Laufey. Today has been renamed “A Very Laufey Day” at Yogurtland, and fans can enjoy the exclusive Laufberry flavor, grab a collectible sticker sheet, and join a social media contest for a chance to win signed vinyl records and more. You won’t want to miss out on this sweet, creative event! Various prices, hours, and locations
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On Sale Now (9/10): Hotel Bel-Air Hosts Ultimate End-of-Summer Chef Collab BBQ Celebration
As we bid farewell to summer, a festive barbecue extravaganza is certainly in order! Los Angeles’ timeless estate Hotel Bel-Air will debut the return of its highly anticipated Annual Visiting Chef Series & cookout experience within the hotel’s vibrant grounds and lush gardens. Guests can savor an array of elegant barbeque-inspired bites by Hotel Bel-Air’s Culinary Director Joe Garcia, Executive Pastry Chef Christophe Rull, and an esteemed roster of all-star California-based chefs—including Ray Garcia (The Rose Venice, Qué Bárbaro, The Brown Sheep, asterid, ¡VIVA!), Saw Saw (The Dutchess), Alisa Vannah (Mr. T Los Angeles), Burt Bakman (SLAB, Sant’olina) and more. $350; 9/10, 6:30 – 9:30 pm; The Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air – 701 Stone Canyon Rd., Los Angeles, California 90077
On Sale Now (9/12): Level 8 Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Level 8 Feastival, a Bottomless Culinary Journey
Level 8, one of LA’s hottest dining and entertainment venues is celebrating their one year anniversary, with the first-ever Level 8 Feastival. This bottomless culinary journey welcomes food lovers to taste the flavors of each venue at Level 8 for one night only. $79 – $149; 9/12, 7 – 10:00 pm; Level 8 DTLA, 1254 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.886.8860
On Sale Now (9/20 – 9/22) Los Angeles Times Food Bowl Returns to the Paramount Pictures Studios Backlot
The Los Angeles Times has announced the full lineup for Food Bowl, its annual festival celebrating Southern California’s dynamic food scene, presented by City National Bank. Celebrating local food legends and rising culinary stars, the festival will take place over three days on 9/20 – 9/22 at the Paramount Pictures Studios Backlot. Each session will feature unlimited tastings from over 40 restaurants, libations from wineries, breweries and distilleries, cooking demonstrations, cookbook signings, DJ sets and more. VIP tickets, which provide early entry, access to exclusive food and drink offerings in a VIP lounge and parking onsite, are also available for purchase. $176.17+; 9/20 – 9/22; Various hours; 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
On Sale Now (9/21): Celebrate Batman’s 85th Anniversary with Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
For one night only, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood welcomes fans to celebrate Batman’s 85th anniversary on the historic backlot with a behind-the-scenes look of the iconic 1989 film. The special one-hour guided tour focuses on Batman and a brand-new Batman exhibit, showcasing original costumes and batmobiles, bringing fans closer than ever to their favorite superhero in honor of the anniversary. The event will also include a special screening of Tim Burton’s Batman, starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, and Kim Basinger. Fans won’t want to miss the chance to see the Bat-Signal illuminate Stage 16, one of the largest sound stages in the world that displays the WB logo. $89; 9/21, 5:00 pm; 3400 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505
