The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles 9/12/25 – 9/14/25
Friday
BURN Westlake Village is Offering FREE Classes for Their Grand Opening
BURN, the cult-favorite infrared heated workout, will officially open its 5th studio in Westlake Village today. Founded by fitness visionary Maria Chase, along with Malibu icon/Baywatch alum David Charvet, BURN merges cutting-edge science around longevity and recovery with a physically and emotionally transformative group workout. Each class combines weighted strength training, infrared heat, and medical grade red light therapy delivering faster recovery, amplified results, and an unmatched sense of community. In celebration of the new studio, BURN Westlake Village is offering a week of FREE classes today through next Thursday! Anyone can log in to the BURN app, sign a waiver and book their preferred classes. Free; Friday – Thursday, Various hours; 966 Westlake Blvd., #7, Westlake Village, CA 91361
2nd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival!
The culinary world is about to be abuzz with excitement as Event Founder Shelby Russell and Culinary Curator & Host Neal Fraser are bringing back Southern California’s most notable world-class culinary festival, the 2nd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine featuring an all-star lineup of 46 Best Chefs held at Manhattan Village! Set against the stunning coastal backdrop of one of America’s most beautiful cities, Manhattan Beach Food & Wine is a spectacular two-night food festival with an Opening Night Celebration tonight, and Grand Tasting on Saturday. Each evening will bring together the industry’s top tastemakers and culinary enthusiasts and beverage connoisseurs to celebrate an all-star lineup of 23 of the best chefs and restaurants each night, illustrious wineries, premier spirits, handcrafted cocktails, craft breweries, curated selection of non-alcoholic beverages, live entertainment, and much more. $199.33+; Friday – Saturday, 7 – 10:00 pm; Manhattan Village – 3500 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Red Carpet Pre Emmys Soirée: Infolist High-End Networking Event
In honor of the Emmys, Infolist is hosting an exclusive Red Carpet Pre Emmys Soirée. The ultimate high-end networking event celebrates the Emmys and everything television with industry creators, executives, and stars from major award-winning shows. This prestigious Hollywood networking party brings together television’s elite for an unforgettable evening of luxury entertainment, Emmy celebrations, and exclusive access to the industry’s most influential players before the big awards night! $28.52+; Friday, 8:00 pm – 2:00 am; Mondrian – 8440 Sunset Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069
Rock Band Chicago Live at the Hollywood Bowl with Fireworks Finale
Los Angeles, get ready to experience pure magic as the legendary rock band Chicago takes the stage at our iconic Hollywood Bowl. With a spectacular fireworks finale lighting up the Hollywood Hills, this is going to be one of those quintessential LA moments that you’ll be talking about for years – grab your tickets NOW because this is the kind of concert experience dreams are made of! $28+; Friday, 7:30 pm, Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 pm; 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068; 323.850.2000
Le Sserafim Easy Crazy Hot Tour Comes to the Kia Forum
K-pop royalty Le Sserafim is bringing their Easy Crazy Hot tour to the iconic Kia Forum. $166+; Friday, 7:30 pm; 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305; 310.862.6200
Lil Wayne: Tha Carter VI Tour at Crypto.com Arena
The GOAT himself Lil Wayne is bringing his Tha Carter VI Tour to Crypto.com Arena with special guest Tyga. This is about to be the most fire hip-hop event LA has seen all year – two legends on one stage at our premier venue, so you KNOW the energy is going to be absolutely unmatched! $38+: Friday, 8:00 pm; 1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.742.7100
Saturday
Weekends Are For Bottomless Brunch
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!
FREE NYX Pop-Up at the Glendale Galleria
This weekend, NYX is blessing us with a FREE pop-up at Glendale Galleria where you can get your hands on their brand new Smushy Matte Lip Balm! This is the perfect excuse for a Galleria shopping day, so grab your girls and head to Target because free makeup from NYX is literally the best kind of weekend treat! Free entry; Saturday – Sunday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm; Target – 100 W Broadway Suite 100, Glendale, CA 91210; 818.459.4184
Pico Youth & Family Center Hosts 5th Annual Santa Monica Classic Car Show On the Pier (FREE Event)
The Pico Youth & Family Center presents the 5th Annual Santa Monica Classic Car Show at the Santa Monica Pier. This FREE family-friendly event will feature over 200 vintage cars dating back to the 1930s. This “Lowride for a Cause” classic car show benefits underserved youth services and after-school programming in Santa Monica and Los Angeles County, making it one of the best things to do in Los Angeles for car enthusiasts and families looking to support local community programs. $50 (participants); Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; 200 Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, CA 90401
Choice Contemporary Hosts Contemporaries, a Pop-Art Exhibition from Andy Warhol + James Francis Gill
Art lovers, mark your calendars, because Choice Contemporary is hosting Contemporaries, a Pop-Art Exhibition bringing together legendary works by Andy Warhol AND the living Pop Art icon James Francis Gill (who will actually BE THERE in person)! This is one of the best things to do in Los Angeles this weekend, and literally a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet one of the founding fathers of Pop Art alongside seeing Warhol’s timeless masterpieces. Free; Saturday, 5 – 8:00 pm; 313 N Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 424.249.3014
Chris Brown Brings His Breezy Bowl Tour with Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller to SoFi
Chris Brown is taking over SoFi Stadium for his Breezy Bowl tour with an absolutely PERFECT lineup featuring Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller. Get ready for the most sensual, high-energy night of the year because when these three icons hit the stage together at SoFi, it’s going to be pure magic that’ll have the entire stadium singing every single word! $177+; Friday – Saturday, 1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301; 424. 541.9100
Linkin Park Live at Intuit Dome
Linkin Park is BACK and they’re bringing their legendary energy to the brand new Intuit Dome. $210+; Saturday, 7:30 pm; 3930 W Century Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90303; 888.311.0231
Emmys Weekend: Red Carpet Gala & Pre-Party at 1 Hotel
Celebrate the 77th Emmy Awards in style at LA Today’s exclusive Emmys Weekend VIP Red Carpet Gala & Pre-Party, taking place at the luxurious 1 Hotel West Hollywood. This prestigious event offers VIP access to Hollywood’s most glamorous pre-Emmy party, featuring red carpet festivities and exclusive networking opportunities at one of West Hollywood’s most upscale venues. $20 – $500; Saturday, 8490 West Sunset Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069
Pre-Awards Emmys Red Carpet at Hyde Sunset
Celebrate Television’s Biggest Weekend at this Pre-Emmy Awards Red Carpet Celebration at Hyde Sunset. The evening will featuring a star-studded red carpet experience with full media coverage, live DJs, and exclusive networking for TV and film industry professionals. Guests can expect non-stop entertainment with signature cocktails, multiple music genres, and celebrity sightings. Free+; Saturday, 9:00 pm – 2:00 am; Hyde Sunset Kitchen + Cocktails – 8117 West Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90046
Sunday
28th Annual Run, Walk & Roll for Inclusion to Support Inclusion for children with Disabilities
This weekend, grab your sneakers and head to Griffith Park for the 28th Annual Run, Walk & Roll for Inclusion presented by Wells Fargo and Shane’s Inspiration. This galactic adventure supports free community programs uniting children of ALL abilities through play. This cosmic family-friendly fundraising event in partnership with LA Recreation and Parks features a 4K Fun Run in Griffith Park, exhibition fair, free t-shirts and refreshments, special guests, and goodie bags as participants walk, roll, and run to bring hope and inclusion to children with disabilities across Los Angeles. Free with donation; Sunday, 7 – 11:00 am; Griffith Park (Shane’s Inspiration Playground) – 4800 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Zuma Beach Triathlon
This Sunday, Zuma Beach is bringing together athletes of all levels for the Zuma Beach Triathlon. This event is set to draw first-timers to seasoned competitors for a breathtaking swim, bike, and run along with many celebrities and spectators, as well! But what makes it truly special is how it reflects LA’s unique mix of wellness culture, outdoor living, and community spirit. It’s not only a showcase of endurance and fitness, but also a celebration of Malibu’s resilience and beauty. This year it’s much more than a race, as the event also makes a major impact by supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu’s Emergency Relief Fund (supporting those impacted by the recent LA wildfires) and the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Pepperdine University has stepped in as Presenting Sponsor of the Corporate Challenge, where local companies team up to raise funds that provide adaptive equipment, training, and mentorship for athletes with physical challenges. I’ve been able to speak with a few of the athletes that are involved with the Challenged Athletes Foundation which has been incredible and beyond inspiring hearing their stories. Sunday, 7:00 am; Zuma Beach, Malibu, CA
10th Annual Dino Fest at the Natural History Museum
Calling all dinosaur lovers. The Natural History Museum welcomes you to the 10th Annual Dino Fest, for the ultimate dinosaur celebration featuring world-renowned paleontologists, rare fossil displays, and prehistoric discoveries at this family-friendly paleontology event in Los Angeles. This milestone 10th anniversary Dino Fest offers hands-on dinosaur experiences, fossil exhibits, and educational activities with expert paleontologists, making it the premier dinosaur festival for families and prehistoric enthusiasts of all ages. $18 (adults), $14 (student) and $7 (children 3 -12) and Sunday, 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007; 213.763.3466
September Soundbath at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Jayson Moton invites you to a transformative and healing cosmic soundbath at Hollywood Forever. Let the cosmic sound vibrations of planetary gongs wash over you as you’re guided through transformational breathwork and meditation, followed by the healing frequencies of crystal soundbowls that stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system and unblock stored traumas on a cellular level. $40; Sunday, 7 – 8:30 pm; 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90038
Coming Soon
Coming Soon (9/16): Marc Murphy + Cat Cora Host 5-Course Dinner At Crossroads Kitchen
Crossroads Kitchen’s celebrated guest chef dinner series is back on Tuesday, 9/16. Chef Tal Ronnen is teaming up with esteemed chefs Marc Murphy and Cat Cora for a one-night Mediterranean-inspired menu at one of West Hollywood’s most beloved institutions. This dinner is part of an ongoing series at Crossroads, where Tal invites well-known chefs to co-create a fully vegan menu. Past collaborators have included Nancy Silverton, Dave Beran, and Dominique Crenn. In this fall’s dinner, chefs Marc Murphy and Cat Cora infuse Mediterranean flavors into Crossroads’ innovative vegan cuisine. The five-course dinner will include Moussaka Tacos with sesame filo, braised lion’s mane mushrooms, whipped potato, and salsa verde; Pan-Roasted Cauliflower & Purée with a Sicilian lemon caper sauce; and Vegan Tiramisu to finish. $92.25; 9/16, 5 – 10:00 pm; 6623 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Coming Soon (9/17): The Culver Hotel’s The Wizard of Oz Screening and Fete
This month, The Culver Hotel brings its Golden Screen Cinema Series to a summer finale with a special screening of The Wizard of Oz, a film closely tied to the hotel’s history and spirit. Timed to the beloved 1939 classic’s 86th anniversary, the viewing takes places on 9/17 at The Culver Theater across the plaza. Afterward, guests will enjoy a VIP celebration in the hotel’s Velvet Lounge, where signature cocktails and artful bites inspired by the film set the stage for a night of cinematic nostalgia. $56.25; 9/17, 7:00 pm; 9400 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
Coming Soon (9/26 – 9/28): L.A. Comic Con
Los Angeles, we’re about to have the ultimate geek-out weekend, as L.A. Comic Con 2025 is making its way back to the Convention Center at the end of this month. The 3-day event is shaping up to be the most incredible pop culture celebration our city has ever seen, with a lineup featuring Elizabeth Olsen, the casts of Doctor Who, Starship Troopers, Daredevil, the men of Scream, and more! $47+; 9/26 – 9/28, Various hours; 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.741.1151
