The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles 1/24/25 – 1/26/25
OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL THE LA FIRE VICTIMS, BRAVE LA FIREFIGHTERS & FIRST RESPONDERS
Friday
Sal’s Place Makes Triumphant Return to West Hollywood For Season Three
Nestled in the heart of Beverly Hills, Sal’s Place transforms intimate Italian dining into an enchanted garden experience, where the seasonal menu showcases handmade pasta dishes and fresh seafood using ingredients plucked from the restaurant’s own garden. The crown jewel is its lush outdoor dining space, where twinkling lights dance through olive trees and the gentle splash of a stone fountain creates an atmosphere that transports diners straight to the Italian countryside. While the main dining room exudes old-world charm with its exposed brick walls and vintage photographs, it’s the carefully curated wine list featuring both Italian classics and boutique California vintages that elevates each perfectly crafted dish. Ideal for intimate gatherings, the restaurant grew in popularity last season, thanks to its welcoming atmosphere and outstanding cuisine. With a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, Sal’s Place continues to be a favorite for both locals and visitors alike. Various prices (cash only); Tuesdays – Saturdays, 5 – 10:00 pm; 350 N. Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90048; 508.487.1279
Dine LA Restaurant Week is Back
Calling all foodies! Dine LA Restaurant Week is back, offering the perfect opportunity to embark on a delicious exploration of over 300 of LA’s best restaurants. Twice a year, this event lets you experience the city’s top-rated restaurants at special prix fixe menus, making it a budget-friendly way to discover hidden gems and trendy hotspots alike. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and find your new favorite LA eatery! This year, each reservation will support wildfire relief, and LA Tourism will donate $5 per reservation made to The American Red Cross with a match from Banc of California. #WeLoveLA. Various prices, Mondays – Sundays (through 2/7) Various hours and locations
Last Weekend For Ice Skating in West Hollywood
This is your last weekend to go ice skating in West Hollywood. To keep the winter festivities going, the city of WeHo kicked off the New Year in style with its very own Ice Rink on the Great Lawn of West Hollywood Park. Grab your friends and get ready for skate viewing areas, tons of fun photo opportunities, a charming general store, and memories that will last a lifetime! $20 (adults) and $15 (ages 3-14); Friday – Sunday, Various hours; West Hollywood Park, Great Lawn, 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
LA Wildfire Relief: Donate a Meal to Frontline Workers, Evacuees and Relief Organizations
The local food community has come together to support Los Angeles amid the devastating wildfires through the power of shared meals via the LA Wildfire Community Meal Campaign @lacommunitymeals. Purchase a meal from a participating business, which will be donated to someone in need— a displaced neighbor, a frontline hero, or a disaster relief organization. The goal is not only to provide nourishment to those affected by the wildfires, but also to help restaurants and local businesses continue to operate as they serve their communities and our city works to recover. $10+; Various hours and locations
LA Wildfire Relief: Breakfast Republic Fundraising for LA Regional Food Bank in Support of Wildfire Victims
With the devastation from recent fires affecting thousands throughout Los Angeles County, Breakfast Republic is stepping up in hopes of making a difference in the lives of those affected. Beginning immediately, 100% of sales from Breakfast Republic’s Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes at their locations in Echo Park, Culver City, and West Hollywood will be donated to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Stop in to eat for a cause with a stack of pancakes piled high with brown-sugar pineapple and pineapple whipped butter. Various prices; Mondays – Sundays (through 4/30/25), 7:00 am – 3:00 pm; Echo Park, Culver City, and West Hollywood locations
LA Wildfire Relief: All-Day Happy Hour and Half Off For LA Wildfire First Responders and Evacuees at The Lobster
Known for its stunning views and juicy seafood, Santa Monica staple The Lobster welcomes you to celebrate ALL DAY Happy Hour every Friday. With offerings like $7 craft beers, $12 specialty cocktails, $3.50 oysters, and $12 Smash Burgers, it’s easy to see why it’s one of the hottest happy hours in Santa Monica. Combine these great deals with the best views in the city, and you’ve got an unbeatable experience. But that’s not all. In response to the LA wildfires, the seaside restaurant is giving back to all first responders and evacuees by giving them half off their bills. Various prices; Friday, 11:30 am – 10:00 pm (happy hour) and Mondays – Thursdays, 12 – 9:00 pm and Fridays – Saturdays, 12 – 10:00 pm (1/2 off for first responders and evacuees); 1602 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.458.9294
Saturday
Weekends are for Bottomless Brunches in Los Angeles
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!
Rubio’s Offers 99¢ Tacos on National Fish Taco Day
It’s National Fish Taco Day, and Rubio’s invites you to enjoy their Original Fish Taco at the roll-back price from 1983. For today, all Rubio’s locations across Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada will offer Baja-inspired, Original Fish Tacos for just 99¢ with purchase (limit four per order, one offer per person, must order an additional menu item, side, or drink.) Rubio’s Rewards Members can celebrate a day early in the app, where the offer will also be available on Friday, providing two days for Rewards Members to enjoy 99¢ fish tacos. Guests can enjoy eating the taco that started the fish taco craze in the U.S., ordering with ease through the Rubio’s app, at Rubios.com (enter code FISHTACO at checkout), or by scanning the QR code on the coupon (https://rubios.com/coupons/fish-taco-day/) at the register. $.99, Saturday, Various hours and locations
Uncorked Wine Festival Returns to Union Station
Why go to Wine Country when it can come to you! This Saturday, Union Station will host the 10th annual Uncorked: LA Wine Festival. Sample over 100 international and local wines to be paired with mouthwatering food from popular food trucks. $73.44; Saturday, 5 – 9:00 pm; Union Station – 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
The FitExpo Returns to DTLA
The Los Angeles FitExpo is back at the Convention Center this weekend. Attendees can meet their favorite fitness gurus and influencers, access free fitness and cooking class demos, discover new health and wellness products/services, witness live fitness competitions, and much more. $38.64+; Saturday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; 1201 S Figueroa St, South Hall HJK, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.741.1151
Sunday
Speed Dating and Matchmaking Event in Venice
Sick of endless swiping, ghosting, and awkward first dates? By Love in LA has cracked the code to modern matchmaking with an epic speed dating event. Their event cuts through the digital dating noise, giving you real, face-to-face interactions with genuine potential partners who are just as serious about finding a connection. No more wasted time scrolling through profiles or enduring painfully scripted small talk. They’ve designed an efficient, engaging experience that transforms dating from a frustrating chore into an exciting opportunity to meet someone truly compatible. It’s dating, but smarter, faster, and with way better odds of sparking a real relationship. $33.77; Sunday, 4 – 6:00 pm; The Lincoln – 2536 Lincoln Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90291
On Sale Now
On Sale Now: (1/30) LA Wildfire Relief: FireAid Benefit Concert
Join your favorite singers and celebs for a star-studded night of epic music to raise money for the fire-devastated Southern California communities, with the FireAid Benefit Concert taking place at both the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome. Get ready for an epic night of solidarity as we rally together to support both immediate wildfire relief and cutting-edge prevention initiatives that will help protect our beautiful SoCal neighborhoods for generations to come. Whether you’re grabbing concert tickets or directly donating to FireAid, you’ll be part of a groundbreaking movement. $99+; 1/30, 6:00 pm; Kia Forum – 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305; 310.862.6200 and 7:30 pm; Intuit Dome – 3930 W Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90303; 888.311.0231
On Sale Now: (2/21 – 3/2) Immersive Experience Inspired by Peacock’s The Traitors Opens in LA Next Month
Next month, Peacock is bringing Emmy award-winning competition series The Traitors to life in LA with an immersive fan experience that offers a chance to bond with (or betray) friends or enjoy a little mystery with a date while competing in your own version of the series’ murder mystery game. Beginning 2/21, a private mansion will be transformed into the series’ Scottish castle, where visitors will have a chance to determine the Traitors in their midst to walk away with all-new, exclusive prizes. $40+; 2/21 – 3/2 (see dates and times below); Location to be given upon purchase of ticket
- February, February 21: 5:45 – 9:15pm
- Saturday, February 22: 5:45 – 9:15pm
- Sunday, February 23: 5:45 – 9:15pm
- Friday, February 28: 5:45 – 9:15pm
- Saturday, March 1: 5:45 – 9:15pm
- Sunday, March 2: 5:45 – 9:15pm
