The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles 10/28/24 – 10/31/24
Monday
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; Monday, 5 – 7:00 pm; The Wallis Goldsmith Theater – 9390 North Santa Monica Boulevard Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Tuesday
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; Tuesday, 5:30 pm; 8225 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048;
- Akasha: Various prices; Wednesday, 5:30 pm; 9543 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232
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
Kehlani’s “Crash World Tour” Comes to the Kia Forum
In a highly-anticipated homecoming moment, Oakland-born superstar Kehlani is set to bring their explosive Crash World Tour to Inglewood’s iconic Kia Forum this Wednesday, where LA’s most stylish tastemakers will gather to experience one of R&B’s most compelling live performers. The Grammy-nominated artist, who has made Los Angeles their creative sanctuary in recent years, is expected to deliver a transcendent show featuring tracks from their latest album alongside beloved hits, with guest appearances from Flo and Anycia. $39+; Wednesday, 8:00 pm; 3900 W Manchester Blvd.,Inglewood, CA 90305; 310.862.6200
North Italia Opens in Cerritos
North Italia, the modern Italian concept beloved for its seasonally inspired menus, scratch-made cuisine and stunning craft cocktails continues to build its portfolio in California with a new restaurant opening in Cerritos today. Situated on restaurant row of the Los Cerritos Center, North Italia Cerritos marks the restaurant group’s eighth location in The Golden State, with two more locations slated to open in 2025. As the newest addition to the regional shopping mall, conveniently set between Los Angeles County and Orange County, North Italia Cerritos invites locals and visitors to experience its signature house-made pastas, pizzas, seasonally driven salads, small plates and other classic Italian favorites. It is also located near major department stores, local schools, parks and recreation areas like the Liberty Park & Fitness Center and Westgate Park, grocery stores and more. Whether guests are looking for a midday lunch spot post-shopping spree, weekend brunch with friends, or a happy hour option after work, North Italia will quickly cement itself as a family-friendly staple within the neighborhood. Various prices; Mondays – Sundays, Various hours; Los Cerritos Center – 239 Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos, CA 90703; 562.402.4969
Thursday
Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween! We want you to 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.
Cirque du Soleil Presents KOOZA at the Santa Monica Pier
Get ready to be astonished by KOOZA, the new Cirque du Soleil show at the Santa Monica Pier. 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. $69+; Thursdays – Sundays, various hours (through 1/5); Under the Big Top, Santa Monica Pier – 1550 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA 90401
On Sale Now
On Sale Now (11/3): A.O.C. Announces Lucques Sunday Supper Club
A.O.C., Los Angeles’ pioneering small plates restaurant and a leader in the city’s dining scene since 2002, proudly announces the Lucques Sunday Supper Club at A.O.C. on 11/3.
“Time and time again our guests have told us how much they miss the Sunday Suppers we used to serve at Lucques,” states Suzanne Goin. “I have missed them too. I love the immediacy of Sunday Suppers, building a menu around an ingredient that has just this moment come into season or creating a menu that answers the call of a change in weather as the Autumn evenings cool or an Indian Summer extends warm, balmy nights. I love the festive intimacy of friends and family gathered around the table, experiencing the same menu together. We’re so thrilled to introduce our beloved Sunday Suppers at A.O.C. this November.” $174.11; 11/3, 5 – 8:00 pm; 8700 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048 – 310.859.9859
On Sale Now (11/8): Mariah Carey’s “Christmas Time” at the Hollywood Bowl
Joy to the World! The undisputed Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey, is descending upon the iconic Hollywood Bowl on 11/8, transforming Los Angeles into a winter wonderland weeks before the holiday rush officially begins. The legendary diva’s “Christmas Time” tour stop promises an unforgettable evening under the stars, where Angelenos will experience the magic of her record-breaking holiday classics, including the eternally festive “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” alongside her powerhouse vocals echoing through the hills of Hollywood – making this early November concert the unofficial kickoff to LA’s holiday season that every influencer, festive foodie, and music lover needs to add to their content calendar. $79+; 11/8, 7:30 pm; 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068; 323.850.2000
On Sale Now (11/24): Koshie Mills Presents Heirs of Afrika 7th Annual International Women Of Power Awards Luncheon
Ghanaian-American Media Executive Koshie Mills, Founder and Executive Producer of Heirs Of Afrika 7th Annual International Women of Power Luncheon returns with her star-studded event on 11/24 from 11:00 am – 3:30 pm. The luncheon will celebrate and honor Global Black Women who are Change Agents, Thought Leaders and Dynamic Representations in Entertainment, Fashion, Beauty, and Business. NAACP Image Award winning actress Wendy Raquel Robinson will be the host for the exclusive elegant event, which is a joyful celebration of sisterhood and the excellence of Black Women. Guests can expect a three-course luncheon, live performances, and awards presentations with an African inflection. $209.19; 11/24, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm; Sheraton Grand Los Angeles Hotel – 711 South Hope St., Los Angeles, CA 90017
