A Weekly Guide to the Best Things to Do in LA
Monday
Greystone Mansion Steps Into the World of HBO’s The Gilded Age
Step into HBO’s The Gilded Age at Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, where Fleurs de Villes THE GILDED AGE reimagines late 19th-century New York opulence with one-of-a-kind mannequins dressed in thousands of fresh blooms inspired by the series. Monday – Wednesday, Various hours; 905 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.285.1000
Sophia Bush Book Signing at Barnes & Noble (The Grove)
Sophia Bush celebrates her memoir And I Will Tell You Mine at Barnes & Noble at The Grove in conversation with Elaine Welteroth, the award-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author, TV host, and former Teen Vogue editor-in-chief. $33+; Monday, 7 – 9:00 pm; Barnes & Noble The Grove – 189 The Grove Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.525.0270
Tuesday
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
Wine Wednesday Rooftop Screening of The Notebook at Rooftop Cinema Club
Calling all wine lovers! Wine down this hump day, with a complimentary glass of wine and an evening screening of The Notebook under the stars. Grab your best date or your closest girlfriends and settle in for one of the most beloved love stories of all time, with downtown LA as your backdrop. $36+; Wednesday, 6:30 pm; 888 S Olive St 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Thursday
Alanis Morissette Comes to LA with Butterfly with a Machete Residency
Seven-time GRAMMY-winning artist Alanis Morissette brings Butterfly with a Machete, a continuation of her sold-out Las Vegas residency, to the YouTube Theater for four nights, marking the venue’s first-ever residency. Produced, performed, and co-written by Alanis, the show is a confessional, multimedia musical stage play set to her music. To celebrate, The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills is going full ’90s with its “You Oughta Know” concert-night hotel package, featuring a “Girl Dinner” menu, transportation to the show, and a post-concert “Thank You” recovery amenity, perfect for out-of-towners and Angelenos who still know every word to Jagged Little Pill. $50+; Thursday – 11/11, 8:00 pm; YouTube Theater – (SoFi Stadium) – 1011 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90305; 424.541.9057
Tiki Kai Hosts 1st Anniversary Luau
Hermosa Beach’s full-service tiki restaurant & bar, Tiki Kai, will celebrate its first anniversary with a luau, featuring welcome cocktails, a pork belly special, live entertainment and a whole pig carving! The evening will also give back, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). Various prices; Thursday, 6:30 and 8:30 seatings; 73 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254; 310.374.3822
Friday
FabFitFun LA Retail Pop-Up
Beauty lovers, one of the cutest things to do in LA this week is the FabFitFun Los Angeles retail pop-up, running all weekend long. The LA-based brand is known for seasonal boxes of full-size beauty, wellness, fashion, and home products, perfect for treating yourself and for starting your holiday shopping. $45+; Friday – Sunday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm; 1421 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90291
LA Phil Plays Brahms at Walt Disney Concert Hall
Looking for classy things to do in LA? The LA Phil will perform Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto with conductor Daniel Harding and pianist Leif Ove Andsnes at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. $20+; Friday – Saturday, 8:00 pm and Sunday, 2:00 pm; Walt Disney Concert Hall (The Music Center) – 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 323.850.2000
Watch Obsession at The Hammer Museum
Watch Obsession at the Hammer Museum in Westwood, a darkly funny horror-romance about a hopeless romantic who wishes his long-time crush would fall in love with him, only to unleash a sinister enchantment. Grab your tickets for a perfect spooky-season watch. $23+; Friday, 7:30 pm; Hammer Museum – 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024; 310.443.7000
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!
5-Course Wagyu, Whiskey, and Wine Tasting Dinner at Morton’s Burbank
Join Morton’s The Steakhouse in Burbank for a mouthwatering five-course Wagyu, Whiskey, and Wine Tasting Dinner featuring Westholme Australian Wagyu. Each course is paired with exceptional wines and handcrafted whiskey cocktails for an indulgent night out. $169+; Saturday, 6:30 pm; Morton’s The Steakhouse – 3400 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91505; 818.238.0424
Goldenvoice Presents Countess Luann
Raise a glass to the Countess! Real Housewives of New York City original Luann de Lesseps brings her show to The Novo in downtown LA. Luann promises glamour, romance, and plenty of her signature “Jovani” style, with a crowd ready to sing, laugh, and toast right along with her. $54+; Saturday, 8:00 pm; The Novo (L.A. Live) -800 W Olympic Blvd a335, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.765.7000
Tinashe Live at the Palladium
Tinashe closes out her Three Nights With a Popstar run with a show at the Hollywood Palladium. Expect high-energy, choreography-filled performances of songs from Popstar, which gave her a new career high when it debuted on the Billboard 200. $142+; Saturday, 7:00 pm; Palladium – 6215 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.962.7600
Sunday
Diplo’s Run Club at LA State Historic Park
One of the most high-energy things to do in LA this Sunday is Diplo’s Run Club in LA State Historic Park. Finishers get a tee and medal, plus a post-race concert with Diplo and friends. $151+; Sunday, 9:00 am; 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 323. 441.8819
Smorgasburg LA at ROW DTLA
Make your Sunday delicious at Smorgasburg LA, where dozens of food vendors set up every Sunday at ROW DTLA, with a mix of much-loved pop-ups and future foodie stars. Come hungry and graze your way through the market! Free entry; Sundays, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; Row DTLA – 777 Alameda St, Los Angeles, California 90021
Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean at the Hollywood Bowl
Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean celebrate 30 years of one of my FAVORITE albums of all time – The Score at the Hollywood Bowl. It’s a night of ’90s hip-hop and soul history under the stars! $82+; Sunday, 7:30 pm; Hollywood Bowl – 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068; 323.850.2000
Coming Soon
(11/21): Burbank Winter Wine Walk
Looking for festive things to do in LA? The must-attend Burbank Winter Wine Walk is returning to Downtown Burbank, offering a ticketed wine-tasting experience with over 30 stations inside local businesses. This magical event also features a FREE Holiday Street Fair with vendors, live entertainment, and even a picturesque snowfall! $50+; 11/21, 4 – 7:00 pm (wine walk) and 12 – 8:00 pm (street fair); Downtown Burbank – N. San Fernando Blvd. between E. Magnolia Blvd. and E. Angeleno Ave., Burbank, CA 91502
