The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles 7/28/25 – 7/31/25
Monday
Dine LA Restaurant Week
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! Various prices; Monday – 8/8; Various hours, and locations
Lady Gaga Live at the Kia Forum
Fresh off of headlining Coachella, Lady Gaga’s theatrical and visually stunning Mayhem Ball is coming to the Kia Forum for 4 unforgettable nights. Known for elaborate costumes, choreography, and stage production that only Mother Monster can deliver, you don’t want to miss one of the most anticipated concert experiences of the year. $246+; Monday – Saturday (except Wednesday – Thursday), 8:00 pm; 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305; 310.862.6200
Tuesday
Some Like it Hot Opens at the Pantages
Some Like it Hot, Billy Wilder’s vibrant musical arrives at the Pantages Theatre for a three-week run. The Tony Award-winning musical features spectacular songs, dazzling choreography, and show-stopping performances that capture all the comedy and heart of the classic story. $49+; Tuesday – 8/17, Various hours; 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.468.1700
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Teams Up With Michael Clifford for a Saucy New Sandwich Collab
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is teaming up with Michael Clifford (yes, that Michael Clifford from 5 Seconds of Summer) for a saucy new sandwich collab. To celebrate his solo debut album SIDEQUEST, Michael worked with Ike to create a brand-new sandwich that’s sweet, spicy, crunchy, and totally craveable. Ike’s and Michael invite you to attend the one-day-only release party at Ike’s Hollywood, where Michael will be onsite for meet-and-greets with fans. Buy a signed copy of Michael’s album SIDEQUEST for $15 and get a FREE SIDEQUEST Sandwich, while supplies last. FREE with $15 album purchase; Tuesday, 10:00 am – 11:30 am; 1517 Vine St unit 107, Hollywood, CA 90028
It’s 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.
Wednesday
Board Game Speed Dating – Angel City Brewery – (Ages 25-39)
Calling all singles! Angel City Brewery invites you to a night of Board game speed dating. A gaming concierge will guide you through multiple games throughout the night, combining the fun of discovering new games with meeting potential romantic partners. $25 – $45; Wednesday, 7 – 9:00 pm; 216 South Alameda Street Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213.537.5550
Santa Monica Paint and Sip
Looking for something fun and creative to do this week? Head to Shore’s Café for their weekly Pain and Sip Events. Get ready to sip wine and eat small bites while painting and meeting new friends. Paint supplies will be provided. $55.20; Wednesdays, 6 – 8:00 pm; Cafe at the Shores – 2720 Neilson Way Santa Monica, CA 90405
Thursday
Hammer Museum FREE Summer Concert
The Hammer Summer Concert Series continues this week with a show from Very Be Careful, Healing Gems, & DJ Eleanora. Celebrate a night of FREE Art. Music. and Connection. Members get their first drink for FREE! Free; Thursday, 6:30 pm; 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024; 310.443.7000
Summer Wine Dinner Series with Tablas Creek and American Beauty
Celebrate summer at American Beauty at The Grove with their wine dinner series, where some of California’s most acclaimed wineries will bring their collections to pour alongside a SoCal-inspired multi-course tasting menu. Guests are invited to experience a special 5-course dinner with Jason Haas, lead winemaker of Tablas Creek in Paso Robles, CA. Each course will be paired with wines from Hass’s portfolio, including some special pours featured exclusively at American Beauty. $135; Thursday, 6:00 pm; American Beauty at The Grove – 189 The Grove Dr Unit Y-80, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.955.0650
OC Parks Free Summer Concert Series
Bask in the warmth of the summer at the OC Parks FREE summer concert series. This week, Dream Like Taylor will bring the music of Taylor Swift to the Irvine Regional Park, for a night of glitter, music, and magic. Free; Thursday, 5 – 8:00 pm; 1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange, CA 92869; 714.973.6835
Coming Soon
Coming Soon (8/2): North Italia’s El Segundo Restaurant Celebrates 10 Years with 5-Course Anniversary Dinner
North Italia’s El Segundo restaurant is turning 10 this summer and is celebrating with a special 5-course anniversary dinner! To celebrate 10 years in the Aerospace Capital of the World, the team is giving North Italia fans a *taste* of nostalgia by offering a 5-course dinner centered around fan-favorite dishes from the past decade like the Ossobuco Milanese with saffron risotto and citrus gremolada, and a pistachio tiramisu. Tickets also include a welcome cocktail, thoughtful wine pairings for each course, and a limited-edition anniversary gift. As a ‘thank you’ to the El Segundo community and the hard-working heroes throughout Los Angeles County, North Italia will donate 10% of proceeds from ticket sales to the California Fire Foundation, supporting firefighters and local residents affected by wildfires — a cause close to home for many in the South Bay. Keeping the party going after the anniversary, North Italia will offer a selection of the special dishes for a limited time so all El Segundo diners can indulge in the nostalgia. $85; 8/2, 6 – 8:00 pm; 840 S. CA-1 Suite 110, El Segundo, CA 90245; 310.469.7695
