The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles 10/21/24 – 10/24/24
Monday
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.
Regent Santa Monica Beach Now Welcoming Guests
Regent Santa Monica Beach is now officially open! The legendary Regent brand returns to the shores of the United States with the opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach. This elegant beachfront resort cements the reimagined Regent brand and the beauty of contrast by combining the glamour of Los Angeles with the splendor of the coast. Originally located in Beverly Hills, and famously known as the setting for the film Pretty Woman, Regent returns along one of the nation’s most celebrated beaches and just steps from the famed Santa Monica Pier. The destination resort will deliver inspired stays through a blend of timeless elegance and modern luxury and is poised to usher in a new era of extraordinary experiences. Various prices; 1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.458.6700; (Cover Photo Credit: Tanveer Badal)
Tuesday
Imagine Dragons “Loom World Tour” at the Hollywood Bowl
Imagine Dragons, the Grammy-winning rock sensation, is set to electrify Los Angeles with an epic four-night residency at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, promising an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch the “Radioactive” hitmakers live under the stars, as they perform their chart-topping hits and possibly unveil new material in one of LA’s most legendary outdoor venues. $49+; Tuesday – Wednesday and Saturday – Sunday, 7:00 pm; 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068; 323.850.2000
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
Suki Waterhouse Live at the Greek Theatre
Suki Waterhouse, the multi-talented British singer-songwriter and model, is set to captivate Los Angeles with a live performance at the iconic Greek Theatre. $31 – $72; Wednesday, 8:00 pm; 2700 North Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, California 90027; 1-844-LAGREEK
W PRESENTS Live Music with Emmit Fenn at the The Loft at W Hollywood
Hump Day just got a little livelier thanks to the W Hollywood’s new live music series, W PRESENTS. This global live music series curated by W Hotels, spotlights a diverse array of emerging and established artists who offer an eclectic mix of sounds. Tonight, grab your friends and head to Hollywood to witness the music of Emmit Fenn. Free entry; Wednesday, 8 – 11:00 pm; The Loft at W Hollywood – 6250 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
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’s screening is of the horror movie Death House where two agents face unimaginable horrors, as they fight their way through a secret prison. $40+; Wednesdays (through 10/30); 8:00 pm; 1400 Cahuenga Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.762.1000
Thursday
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; Thursday, 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 entrée 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.
Lots of Laughs with Asphalt Comedy at the Bourbon Room
Every Thursday, Asphalt Comedy brings together a diverse group of comics for a night filled with laughs. The shows are a mix of veteran comics (Tiffany Haddish, Caroline Rhea) and newcomers, hosted by comedy industry veteran Tammy Jo Dearen. Weekly shows are listed on Asphalt Comedy’s Eventbrite page, with upcoming shows including sets from Laurie Kilmartin (Last Comic Standing, Conan), Erin Foley (Chelsea Lately, Last Call with Carson Daly), Taylor Williamson (America’s Got Talent, Last Comic Standing), and Laura Kightlinger (Will & Grace, 2 Broke Girls). $20+; Thursdays, 7:15 and 9:15 pm; 6356 Hollywood Blvd 2nd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 213.667.4233
On Sale Now
On Sale Now (10/27 and 12/22): Luxury Chocolate Master Classes at The Ritz-Carlton
Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and ignite your creativity? Get ready to elevate your confectionery game with an exclusive Chocolate Master Class at The Ritz-Carlton. This isn’t just any dessert workshop – it’s a decadent journey into the world of haute chocolate craftsmanship, led by none other than award-winning pastry chef and master chocolatier, Francois Behuet. $180 (per person plus local taxes and a 20% service charge); 10/27 and 12/22, 3 – 4:00 pm; Corteza at Sendero (Ritz-Carlton) – 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.743.8800
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
