The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles 10/14/24 – 10/17/24
Monday
Pizzas, Pastas, Focaccia’s at Fast-Casual KBella Pizza
Pizzas, pastas, focaccia’s OH MY! Vibrant Culver City fast-casual restaurant KBella Pizza serves up Roman-style pizzas, mouthwatering focaccia sandwiches, traditional Italian plates, and desserts… Proudly hailing from the heart of Italy, their flavors are as authentic as it gets, bringing the taste of Italy straight to your plate. They’re not just any pizza joint. Sara Lofton, the visionary entrepreneur from Milan and the genius behind “Sara The Wine Bar”, joined forces with Chef Andy Barbato, a globe-trotting culinary wizard with roots tracing back to the prestigious school of Gambero Rosso in Italy. Every pie is crafted with love and topped with high-quality ingredients Imported from Italy. $7+; Mondays – Thursdays, 12 – 8:30 pm and Fridays – Saturdays, 12 – 9:00 pm; 11028 Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232; 310.730.6150
Luxurious Delta One Lounge Opens with World-Class Amenities at LAX
Delta has elevated the West Coast travel experience with the grand opening of its luxurious Delta One Lounge at LAX, offering a premium, high-touch ground experience for nearly 200 guests adjacent to the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 3. This exclusive lounge, inspired by the natural and architectural beauty of Los Angeles, features a stunning design palette that captures the essence of Southern California, from sunset hues and coastal airiness to nods to old Hollywood glamour and LA’s renowned architectural history. With a culinary experience fit for the A-list, including a year-round sushi bar and globally-inspired menu, plus a wellness oasis complete with private relaxation pods and circadian rhythm lighting, the Delta One Lounge at LAX sets a new standard for airport lounges, promising travelers a taste of luxury before they even board their flight. Experience Delta’s luxurious features, including a diverse à la carte food and beverage selection with global cuisine, a customization station with travel essentials from Delta’s luxury fashion partners, and a wellness area featuring nap pods, full body massage chairs, zero gravity chairs, spa amenities, and more. Various prices; Mondays – Sundays, Various hours; LAX Terminal 3 – 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Halloween Events
Embrace Spooky Season in style with our guide to the most thrilling Halloween events in Los Angeles. From haunted houses/mazes and scary thrill rides, to bar crawls, parades, and costume parties, we’ve curated a list of the city’s top attractions that will make Halloween 2024 unforgettable.
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
High Tea on The High Seas at Marina del Rey Hotel
Come experience High Tea on the High Seas at Marina del Rey Hotel. Indulge in a luxurious culinary journey where timeless tradition meets the excitement of the ocean. Choose from the Cadet’s, Seafarer’s, or Captain’s Tea, each featuring an exquisite selection of Dammann teas, accompanied by an amuse-bouche and a tower of gourmet tea sandwiches. For a touch of sophistication, elevate the experience with a glass of champagne from a curated selection. Alternatively, embrace the maritime spirit with signature highballs crafted from premium Japanese whisky. $55+; Wednesdays – Sundays, 1 – 4:00 pm; Marina del Rey Hotel – 13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292; 310.301.1000
Terror with a View: Halloween Movie Nights at The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood
The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood’s stunning i|O Rooftop features weekly Wednesday rooftop Halloween Movie Nights dubbed Terror with a View. Available to guests and locals alike, with a $40 minimum food & beverage spend, along with complimentary valet parking Terror with a View is where horror meets amazing views and deliciously evil hand-crafted cocktails and bites. Tonite, watch as a group of survivors barricaded in a shopping mall fight for their lives against hordes of undead, in the gripping zombie horror film, Dawn of the Dead. $40+; Wednesdays (through 10/30); 8:00 pm; 1400 Cahuenga Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.762.1000
BOA Steakhouse x Pisoni Family Wine Team Up for Luxurious Wine Dinner
BOA Steakhouse and Pisoni Family Wine are teaming up for an unforgettable Wine Dinner Experience. On Wednewday in Manhattan Beach and Thursday in West Hollywood, explore the best of Pisoni Family Wines with BOA Steakhouse’s expertly paired six-course tasting menu by Chef Brendan Collins. Guests can make a reservation for Manhattan Beach and West Hollywood online.
- AMUSE
- Goat Cheese Baklava Cone
- Lucy Rose of Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2023
- RAW
- Halibut Crudo
- Lucia by Pisoni Chardonnay Estate Cuvee Santa Lucia Highlands 2022
- FISH
- Monkfish Matelote
- Lucia by Pisoni Pinot Noir Garys’ Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands 2021
- GAME
- Lamb “Wellington”
- Pisoni Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands 2019
- ENTREE
- Westholme Australian Wagyu Short Ribs
- Lucia by Pisoni Syrah Susan’s Hill Santa Lucia Highlands 2021
- CHEESE
- Jasper Hill Harbison Triple Cream, Membrillo, Honeycomb, Mostarda di Frutta
- Lucy Gamay Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2023
Thursday
Savor a Rare Dining Experience with Chef Tony Messina at Sushi Roku’s Robata Bar
Calling all sushi lovers! Sushi Roku’s Santa Monica Robata Bar is hosting an exclusive pop-up featuring James Beard Award-winning Chef Tony Messina from 10/17 – 10/19, offering a unique fusion of modern sashimi and charcoal-fired street food inspired by his time in Boston. This limited-time culinary event promises an unforgettable dining experience with menu highlights including beef carpaccio with uni, lobster skewers with rosé butter, whole grilled branzino, and an innovative aerated miso cheesecake for dessert, showcasing Chef Messina’s expertise in elevating classic dishes with high-quality ingredients and inventive flavor combinations. $22+; Thursday – Saturday, Various hours; 1401 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.458.4771
On Sale Now
On Sale Now (10/19): Viceroy Santa Monica’s Saturday Social is Back!
The Viceroy Santa Monica welcomes you to meet them under the palms on the Sugar Palm patio for the next edition of the “Social Series.” The ‘Social Series” will feature a collection of vendors from around the community, local DJs, opportunities to sip and sample drinks and culinary delights from the hotel’s signature restaurant Sugar Palm, and games to enjoy. $12; 10/19, 12 – 3:00 pm; 1819 Ocean Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90401
On Sale Now (10/20): SHOW HER THE MONEY DOCUMENTARY 100-City Tour Finale and Panel
The acclaimed documentary, Show Her The Money, has successfully wrapped its ambitious 100-city grassroots global tour. This groundbreaking film directed by Ky Dickens and produced by Catherine Gray, highlights the power and significance of funding women entrepreneurs by taking its message to cities across the globe. The documentary emphasizes a central truth: money is power, and women need equitable access to it to achieve genuine. Show Her The Money has not only succeeded as an eye-opening film but has also galvanized global audiences to support and invest in women entrepreneurs, firmly advocating that empowering woman with financial resources is crucial.
To celebrate the film, the Theatre in West Hollywood Library will host the filmmakers, producers, and stars for a special finale screening, VIP reception, and panel discussion. $28.52; 10/20, 12 – 7:30 pm; 625 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
On Sale Now (10/24): One-Night Only: Moonshine Experience Dinner at Black Angus Steakhouse
Black Angus Steakhouse, West Coast’s popular steakhouse chain, is featuring the un-aged whiskey, Ole Smoky Moonshine, for a one-night Moonshine Experience; a dinner series put on by the steakhouse where three courses of off-menu dishes are presented to their guests and paired up with a line of cocktails provided by the featured beverage. Cheers! $51.99; 10/24, 7:00 pm; all Black Angus locations
The meal will be presented as follows:
- Start the night with a Shrimp and Cheesy Grits made with smoked hot link sausage and tomatoes paired with a Cherry Lime Moonshine cocktail.
- The dinner will continue on with a perfectly cooked entree of Smothered Grilled Top Sirloin made with caramelized onion gravy, mashed potatoes, and garlic butter green beans paired with a White Lightning Moonshine Sour cocktail.
- Guests will end the tasty evening with a dessert, Sky High Mud Pie made with Ole Smoky Moonshine-soaked cherries paired with a Mint Chocolate Chip Grasshopper cocktail.
On Sale Now (10/28) Venus Williams to Keynote Speak at Visionary Women’s Fall Salon
Visionary Women is hosting its annual Fall Salon featuring highly-anticipated keynote speaker and tennis legend, Venus Williams. Known for her unmatched prowess on the court and her successful ventures off of it, Venus Williams will be celebrating the release of her inspiring new book, STRIVE. Williams’ conversation promises to be an enlightening evening supporting Visionary Women’s mission for the empowerment and advancement of women, where she’ll delve into her journey on and off the court, offering insights into her life, career, and the motivation behind her latest literary work. The event, sponsored by GEARYS Beverly Hills and the Wall Street Journal, is open to the public and attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Venus’s book, STRIVE. $161.90; 10/28, 5 – 7:00 pm; The Wallis Goldsmith Theater – 9390 North Santa Monica Boulevard Beverly Hills, CA 90210
On Sale Now (10/29 – 10/30): SIDEWAYS and The Hitching Post 2 are Coming to Jar and AKASHA this Month!
Hitching Post Wines has partnered with Searchlight Pictures for two nights of SIDEWAYS 20th anniversary dinners. The special evenings will showcase Hitching Post Highliner Pinot Noir, the wine featured in the Academy Award-winning movie. The Highliner Pinot Noir is always one of the most consistent, highly regarded wines of Hitching Post, and the 2021 is not only one of the best vintages of the past two decades, but also has a special label to commemorate the film and the anniversary. In celebration of this partnership, chefs and restaurateurs Suzanne Tracht and Akasha Richmond will each host Frank Ostini and Gray Hartley at their restaurants with menus inspired by the Hitching Post 2 paired with the limited edition Pinot Noir vintages celebrating the film.
- Jar: $200; 10/29, 5:30 pm; 8225 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048;
- Akasha: $ Various prices; 10/30, 5:30 pm; 9543 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232