THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN LOS ANGELES (2/12/24 – 2/15/24)
Monday
A.O.C. Debuts Five New Seasonal Cocktails at 3rd Street & Brentwood Locations
A.O.C. debuts a new cocktail menu crafted by Ignacio Murillo to welcome the changing winter produce and chillier temperatures. In addition to the full bar of premium and classic cocktails, the specialty drinks at both 3rd Street and Brentwood locations include the signature Fire & Smoke with mezcal, blood orange, lime & chile; Paloma Blanca with tequila, lime, oro blanco & house kumquat liqueur; Pixie with gin, lemon, tangerine & campari cordial; Passion Twenty-Four with bourbon, passion fruit, house cola & lemon; Suntory Barrel-Aged Manhattan with toki whisky, house vermouth & chocolate bitters; and Marzapán Espresso Martini with aged rum, house amaretto, almond & espresso. $18 – $19; Various hours at 3rd Street and Brentwood locations
Lunar New Year Celebration at South Coast Botanic Garden
Lunar New Year roars into SoCo Botanic Garden with epic festivities! Every weekend in February, witness dazzling lion dancers, electrifying drummers, and graceful folk dancers take center stage for FREE 30-minute shows (Sat & Sun, 11:00 am & 3:00 pm). Free (members) – $15 (non-members); Mondays – Sundays, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (through 2/25); 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274; 424.452.0920
Tuesday
Los Angeles Celebrates Mardi Gras
- Little Dom’s
- Italian staple, Little Dom’s, and its sister seafood-forward restaurant, Little Dom’s Seafood, are hosting their annual, multi-day Mardi Gras Feast. Featuring iconic Cajun and Creole dishes from Co-Owner & Chef Brandon Boudet, a proud New Orleans native, alongside Mardi Gras desserts from Pastry Chef Ann Kirk, Little Dom’s will be the go-to spot to feast on the best New Orleans dishes that Los Angeles and Carpinteria have to offer. Laissez le bon temps rouler! Tuesday, Various hours; 2128 Hillhurst Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027; 323.661.0055 and Little Dom’s Seafood – 686 Linden Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013; 805.749.7400; Available during dine-in dinner service, Little Dom’s Mardi Gras menu includes:
- Chicken & Andouille Gumbo with Dark Roux & Green Onion ($7/cup)
- Jambalaya Balls with Arborio Rice with Andouille Sausage, Chicken & Shrimp ($11)
- BBQ Oysters with Wood Grilled with Paprika, Garlic & Hot Sauce ($13)
- Crawfish Monica with Louisiana Crawfish, Fusilli & Creole Seasoning ($17)
- Smoked Roast Beef Poy Boy with Shredded Cabbage, Beylik Tomato & Spicy Mayo($13)
- Vegan Fried Oyster Mushroom Po’ Boy with Shredded Cabbage, Beylik Tomato & Spicy Vegan Mayo($14)
- Beignets with Raspberry Sauce ($6)
- Apple Bread Pudding with Hard Sauce ($6)
- King Cake Slice – some include the “baby,” if you get the baby, you win a shot! ($6)
- Italian staple, Little Dom’s, and its sister seafood-forward restaurant, Little Dom’s Seafood, are hosting their annual, multi-day Mardi Gras Feast. Featuring iconic Cajun and Creole dishes from Co-Owner & Chef Brandon Boudet, a proud New Orleans native, alongside Mardi Gras desserts from Pastry Chef Ann Kirk, Little Dom’s will be the go-to spot to feast on the best New Orleans dishes that Los Angeles and Carpinteria have to offer. Laissez le bon temps rouler! Tuesday, Various hours; 2128 Hillhurst Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027; 323.661.0055 and Little Dom’s Seafood – 686 Linden Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013; 805.749.7400; Available during dine-in dinner service, Little Dom’s Mardi Gras menu includes:
- Original Farmers Market
- Mardi Gras returns to The Original Farmers Market with Zydeco and blues bands, kids crafts, a beignet pop-up tent, gumbo, jambalaya, a Mutti Gras Pet Parade, and more. Free entry; Tuesday, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm; 6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.933.9211
Wednesday
This is Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles
Love is in the air in Los Angeles, and we have everything you need, from romantic dinners, hotel stays, spa packages, and more, to create the perfect Valentine’s Day.
Dru Hill, Ginuwine & Next Live at the Saban Theatre
Calling all R&B lovers! Get ready for a blast from the past as Dru Hill, Ginuwine, and Next take the stage at the iconic Saban Theatre! Dust off your dancing shoes and prepare to sing your heart out to all your favorite 90s jams. $99+; Wednesday, 8:00 pm; 8440 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; 888.645.5006
Thursday
Classic Cat Thursdays
Thirsty Thursdays are for the Classic Cat supper club. The West Hollywood hot spot is known for its craft cocktails, elevated cuisine, and celeb spottings. Lebron James and Jack Harlow have been known to stop by. Various prices; Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 12:00 am; 8830 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 424.417.2948
Tool Live at Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles-based band Tool is bringing their mind-bending anthems to Crypto.com Arena. Get ready for a sensory overload as they unleash their iconic soundscapes and pyrotechnics. $59+; Thursday – Friday, 7:30 pm; 1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.742.7100
