The Best Things to Do in LA 2.2.26 – 2.8.26
Monday
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 and the Historic Queen Mary Will Reunite for a Royal Rendezvous – 20 Years In the Making!
Following Queen Mary 2’s historic first transit through the Panama Canal, Queen Mary 2 will visit Long Beach, CA to reunite with her namesake, The Queen Mary, permanently docked in Long Beach, marking the first time the two iconic vessels have rendezvoused in 20 years. After the Royal rendezvous, Queen Mary 2 will make her official return to Port of Los Angeles after 17 years with an overnight stay. Queen Mary 2 arrives in Los Angeles as part of her 2026 World Voyage, a 108-night journey around the world, visiting over 30 ports of call, including overnight stays in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Cape Town.
The public is invited to see this royal rendezvous from the decks of the Queen Mary or a harbor cruise for a unique view of the ships. Harbor cruise reservations are available through QueenMary.com. Free; Monday, 6:30 – 7:30 am; 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802
Movie Night at Bacari W. Adams (Groundhog Day)
Calling all movie buffs! One of the coolest things to do in Los Angeles this week is heading to Bacari W. Adams for their special Movie Night collaboration featuring the Bill Murray classic, Groundhog Day. This isn’t your average movie screening – it’s a full dining and entertainment experience that includes: your choice of a 3 course meal from selected menu, $7 margaritas all night long, and unlimited flavored popcorn! $44.52 and +$32 (90-minute Open Bar); Monday, 7:30 – 10:00 pm; 2308 S. Union Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007; 323.986.6763
Speed Dating at Yamashiro
LA singles, ditch the endless swiping and awkward first dates. LA staple Yamashiro is hosting a speed dating event designed for people who are tired of modern dating’s pitfalls – offering real face-to-face connections without the dead-end conversations and online matches that never materialize into actual meetups. With cuffing season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to skip the boring small talk and dive into meaningful connections at this game-changing dating event that eliminates all the frustrating aspects of today’s dating scene and puts genuine human connection back at the center of finding love in Los Angeles. $33.01; Monday, 7 – 9:00 pm; 1999 North Sycamore Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90068; 323.466.5125
Dearest Readers: Chado’s Bridgerton Afternoon Tea Has Arrived
Chado Tea Room invites guests to enjoy an elegant tea experience with its Bridgerton Afternoon Tea Service, celebrating the latest season of the Netflix hit series. Available through 3/15 at all Chado locations (Downtown LA, Hollywood, Torrance, and Pasadena, guests are invited to enjoy a relaxing afternoon filled with premium teas and decadent sweets. Known as one of LA’s most beloved tea destinations, this limited-time experience offers a curated tea service that includes an assortment of pastries, tea sandwiches, and a choice of one of Chado’s Bridgerton-inspired teas $69; Mondays – Sundays, Various hours and locations (through 3/15)
Menu highlights include:
- Scones & Sweets: Scones served with preserves and clotted cream, lemon pudding tea cake, butter cookies, macaroons, and fruit
- Tea Sandwiches: The Bridgerton’s Tea-Marinated Truffled Eggs, The Featherington’s Smoked Chicken Salad, Lady Danbury’s Cucumber & Cream Cheese, and The Sharma’s Smoked Salmon
- Tea Blends: Options include Sophie’s Silver Tip Earl Grey, Kate’s Masala Chai, Anthony’s Breakfast Tea, Violet’s Rose Garden, and Penelope’s Hibiscus Chamomile
Last Week of Dine LA Restaurant Week
Calling all foodies! This is your last week to enjoy Dine LA Restaurant Week, 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 – Friday; Various hours and locations
Tuesday
The Book of Mormon Comes to the Pantages
Looking for unforgettable things to do in LA? The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical from the creators of South Park, is hitting the Pantages Theatre stage! Don’t miss your chance to see this hilariously irreverent Broadway smash hit that’s had audiences roaring with laughter around the world. $61+; Tuesdays – Sundays (through 2/15), Various hours; Pantages – 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.468.1700
Sky Room Long Beach Debuts a New Social Hour at the Historic Fairmont Breakers
Sky Room, the iconic dining room perched atop the historic Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, is debuting a new Social Hour. Taking place Tuesdays – Thursdays, the newly launched Sky Room Social Hour features half-priced Martinis and Manhattans, and half-priced elevated light bites including Sky Room’s signature housemade parker house rolls, farmers market crudité, classic oysters with mignonette and oysters Rockefeller, uni toast, New Caledonian blue prawn cocktail, and duck liver parfait. Various prices; Tuesdays – Thursdays, 5 – 6:00 pm; Fairmont Breakers – 210 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802; 562.317.1000
It’s Taco Tuesday!
It’s Taco Tuesday Los Angeles, and that means one thing: epic deals on everyone’s favorite LA staple. 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. Here’s the thing though – going out for Taco Tuesday is honestly one of the best things to do in Los Angeles, whether you’re a longtime local or just visiting our amazing city. There’s something magical about discovering hole-in-the-wall gems, trying authentic family recipes, and bonding with friends over incredible tacos and margaritas that perfectly captures the LA spirit. 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
Uncorked Wine Pairing Dinner Featuring Ceretto Wines
Calling all wine lovers! Don’t miss Uncorked’s elegant five-course wine pairing dinner featuring Ceretto Wines, a family-owned winery from Piedmont’s iconic Langhe hills. This five-course pairing dinner features standout Zinfandels, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, guided tastings, and insights into their solar-powered, sustainably farmed vineyards.$103.22; Wednesday, 7 – 10:00 pm; The Velvet Martini Lounge inside Vitello’s Restaurant – 4349 Tujunga Ave #2, Studio City, CA 91604; 818.769.0905
Thursday
Hands-On: Roman Sauces Cooking Class
Looking for interactive things to do in LA? Eataly welcomes you to indulge your taste buds in a delicious cooking class. The Hands-On Roman Sauces Cooking Class lets you make Pasta Carbonara, Pasta all’Amatriciana, and Pasta Cacio e Pepe by hand while learning the traditions behind Rome’s most beloved pasta dishes, complete with curated antipasto, wine pairing, and a sauce to take home! This culinary experience is perfect for food lovers (ages 8+ welcome with an adult), and you’ll enjoy your fresh-out-of-the-oven creations right in class. $139.54; Thursday, 6 – 8:00 pm; Eataly (Westfield Century City) – 10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067; 213.310.8000
Friday
Sinners Comes to Quentin Tarantino’s Vista Theater
Ryan Coogler’s supernatural masterpiece Sinners is officially taking over the marquee at Quentin Tarantino’s legendary Vista Theater for an unforgettable big-screen run. Experience the film that just broke the record as the most nominated movie in Oscars history, in the vintage, cinephile-approved atmosphere of one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks. $13.50+; Friday – 2/12, Vista Theater – 4473 Sunset Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Saturday
The Yoga Expo Returns to LA
Ready to sprout your yoga and wellness game? The Yoga Expo is back this weekend to help you grow your yoga practice. Dive deep with top yoga teachers, mindfulness masters, and holistic healers, explore conscious shops, and dine on wholesome eats. Let’s blossom together! $70+; Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Pasadena Convention Center – 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101; 626.795-9311
Hot Girl Walk® Book Club & Walk
Join Mia Lind, creator of the global Hot Girl Walk® movement, for an exclusive book launch event celebrating her book Hot Girl Walk: Find Happiness, Achieve Your Dreams, and Cultivate Confidence, featuring a book reading, signing, and a curated community Hot Girl Walk! This is your chance to connect with like-minded women, discover the power of gratitude, goals, and confidence while enjoying catered light bites, exclusive giveaways, and the opportunity to grab a book bundle, with net-proceeds supporting women-focused non-profits through the Hot Girl Walk for Good initiative. $22+; Saturday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; Barnes and Noble (The Grove) – 189 The Grove Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.525.0270
Valentine’s Catch-All Dish Pottery Class – Beginner Pottery Workshop
One of the cutest things to do in LA this Valentine’s season: create your own catch-all dish (perfect for jewelry, keys, or as a pet dish) in this beginner-friendly, hands-on pottery class (no experience needed). Whether you’re planning a cozy date night with your partner, a Galentine’s celebration with besties, or a solo self-care session, you’ll handbuild your piece (no wheel throwing), and the studio team will glaze and fire it for pickup in a few weeks. Come ready to get a little messy and have fun!$44.52; Saturday, Two Faced Ceramics Studio – 7969 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90046
Converse Revitalizes Iconic LA Skate Landmark with Community Partners
Converse and The Skatepark Project will unveil the newly refurbished West LA Courthouse Skate Plaza, an iconic LA skate landmark revitalized for the next generation. While the event celebrates a historic skate landmark, it is also the latest proof point in how Converse is engaging long-term with Los Angeles through skate, art, and youth creative development. Since 2020, the brand has invested in local youth communities through programming designed to build creative, professional, and life skills through movement, play, and connection. Free; Saturday, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm; West LA Courthouse, 1645 Corinth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
This moment brings together multiple Converse Los Angeles community partners in one place, including:
- DJ set by Converse All Star Lexaceli (Alexa Hernandez).Saturday,
- Live skate demos by the Converse CONS team, including Gavin Bottger, Raney Beres, Louie Lopez, Sean Pablo, Alexis Sablone, and more.
- New street spots revealed, featuring professionally designed obstacles created by skaters to complement existing elements and upgrade the stairways for the broader community.
- Live mural painting from local partner Braulio “Lalo” Beltran and his Homeboy Art Academy team, alongside Geoff McFetridge, Doré Kittrell, Monica Zavala, and April Jones, supporting the local art community and beautifying the space.
- Spot Culture Gallery, showcasing five decades of iconic West LA Courthouse skate moments through a photo and video exhibition curated by Mackenzie Eisenhour, with an interactive public space exploration by Chris Giamarino.
- Skate clinic hosted by Concrete Queenz, a local skate collective creating inclusive spaces for girls while building leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Event photography by Las Fotos Project, a Converse community partner since 2021.
A Day in LA! Brunch & Day Party at BlaqHaus
Looking for fun things to do in LA this weekend? BlaqHaus NoHo is hosting a Brunch & Day Party with A Day in LA serving up elevated comfort food, cocktails, and incredible culture! Turn up with beautiful people, vibe with your friends, ask about the new Patron Towers, and get ready for the ultimate Saturday atmosphere. Free entry; Saturdays, BlaqHaus – 11671 Victory Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 91606
Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday is here, and in case you’re wondering where to watch Super Bowl LX in LA, we got you covered. Los Angeles is booming with Super Bowl watch parties, so whether you’re rooting for the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, or just want to watch Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, we’ve got a list of the best LA sports bars and restaurants showing the Big Game. Are you ready for some football!? Sunday, Various locations
