The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles Father’s Day Weekend 6/14/24 – 6/16/24
Friday
Love Island USA Villa Pop-Up Gives Fans a Chance to Audition for the Show
Peacock is giving Love Island USA fans a chance to be the next bombshell to enter the villa! Peacock’s Love Island USA Villa Pop-Up is back and headed to Los Angeles to give fans a chance to film an audition tape in person for the next season of Love Island USA. Visitors to Peacock’s Love Island USA Villa Pop-Up will have the chance to audition to be on the next season of Love Island USA, create their own “hot new bombshell” video as they strut their best islander walk, get their make-up done, and show off their rizz – all in the name of sexy, steamy romance. Free with RSVP; Friday, 2 – 7:00 pm; Westfield Century City Atrium – 10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067
- Additionally, guests will have an opportunity to mingle with fan-favorite ex-Islanders from previous Love Island USA seasons.
- Within the Pop-Up Villa, Maybelline has partnered with Peacock to bring to life a co-branded make-up room where artists will be onsite offering touch-ups with the brand’s newest launches, including Sunkisser Liquid Blush and Bronzer and Firework Mascara.”
- All participants must be 18 years or older and will be asked to further share details at the pop-up.
Fairmont Miramar’s Lobby Lounge Comes Alive with the Sound of Live Music: New Friday Piano Nights
Santa Monica’s iconic Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows invites locals and guests alike to experience the debut of Lobby Lounge Live, where the heart of the hotel will come alive every Friday evening with unparalleled enchantment with renowned master pianist Jason Pelsey taking center stage, captivating audiences of all stripes with brilliant melodies in an unrivaled ambiance. From hits to timeless classics, musically inclined guests can be a part of the show, joining Pelsey at the piano, transforming their evening into a symphony of shared melodies and unforgettable moments paired best with hand-crafted cocktails & delectable bites. The newest tradition at Fairmont Miramar is available for walk-ins only on a first come, first serve basis Free entry; Fridays, 7 – 10:00 pm; 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.576.7777
Australian Dinner Series Takes Over Malibu Beach Inn During West Coast to West Coast
Tourism Western Australia is bringing a taste of Australia’s western coast overseas to California’s exclusive beachfront town, Malibu, during “West Coast to West Coast” – a dinner series at Malibu Beach Inn’s restaurant Carbon Beach Club. Head Chef of Western Australia’s Cape Lodge, Adam Robson Chew, and Carbon Beach Club Executive Chef Joshua Balague are preparing a five-course menu for “West Coast to West Coast” that, as the name suggests, expertly pairs the regional culinary influences from both parts of the world through a seafood-forward feast of Sea urchin, Spot prawn carpaccio, Monkfish, and more. Guests can prepare to be transported to Western Australia through food and drink as Robson Chew has curated a selection of wine pairings from the Margaret River Region – Western Australia’s award-winning wine region, and Vasse Felix, the region’s founding winery. $90 and +$50 (wine pairing); Friday – Sunday, 4 – 10:00 pm; Carbon Beach Club at Malibu Beach Inn, 22878 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
Los Angeles Celebrates Pride
We’ve got your ultimate guide to LA Pride and WeHo Pride 2024. Show your solidarity and support, and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with colorful parades, drag brunches, concerts, and more! Love is Love!
Saturday
Brunch for Grads & Dads at Baltaire
Baltaire has partnered with Tsar Nicolai Caviar to host their iconic prix fixe brunch experience guests know and love on both Saturday and Sunday to celebrate Grad Season and Father’s Day, with roaming Bloody Mary and Mimosa carts, plus Frozen Palomas, Seafood Towers, a live DJ setting the scene, a photo booth, and more! $85; Saturday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm; 11647 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 424.273.1660
Lobster Roll Giveaway at Saltie Girl
In honor of National Lobster Day, Saltie Girl is giving away 20 free lobster rolls throughout the weekend, golden ticket-style. Guests who order a lobster roll and receive a plate with a sticker underneath will receive their roll for free! Free+; Saturday, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm and Sunday, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm; 8615 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.734.7296
Los Angeles Independent Beer Fest
Calling all beer lovers! The Los Angeles Independent Beer Fest returns with over 150 beers from 75 breweries. The day will also be filled with local food, live music, games, and special beers from host brewer, Boomtown Brewery. Cheers! $20+; Saturday, 1 – 5:00 pm; Shoreline Aquatic Park – 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
SOUL SLAM, the Original Michael Jackson & Prince Party Returns to the Echoplex
Get ready to dance to the electrifying music of Michael Jackson and Prince at SOUL SLAM! This worldwide event, originating in New York, brings DJ Spinna’s iconic MJ and Prince tribute mixes to Los Angeles, alongside an opening set by LA’s DJ MonaLisa. $20; Saturday, 9:00 pm – 2:00 am; 1822 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026; 213.413.8200
Sunday
Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day! Los Angeles is celebrating Dad with special Father’s Day brunch and dinner menus. So treat Dad to a luxurious meal with good food, cold cocktails, and love. And if you need the perfect Father’s Day gift, we’ve got you covered with some unique Father’s Day gift ideas.
SUMMER SPLASH SCREENINGS: Hulu Brings the Movies to Santa Monica’s Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows for the Return of its Annual Poolside ‘Swim-Ena’
Jump in, and pull up a floatie! Santa Monica’s iconic Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is embracing the term ‘long summer nights’ by welcoming hotel guests and locals to enjoy the return of the property’s beloved Poolside Cinema Series in partnership with Hulu. As the official content partner for the dive-in screenings, Hulu will curate a diverse selection of original films and iconic blockbusters including family-friendly classics, romantic comedies, action-packed flicks and more in an immersive, themed ambiance for each Hulu Has Movies screening. Reserved seating is complimentary for hotel guests and a pre-purchased ticket is required for visitors which includes complimentary popcorn, alongside a three-course dinner menu of comfort classics & purchasable cocktails curated for each movie, Free (hotel guests – $45 (visitors) ; Sundays 7:00 pm; 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.576.7777
Full Summer Poolside Cinema Hulu movie schedule includes:
- June 16 | Pretty Woman
- June 23 | Fantastic Mr. Fox
- June 30 | The Sandlot
- July 7 | Independence Day
- July 14 | Sideways
- July 21 | Aquamarine
- July 28 | Flamin’ Hot
- Aug 4 | The Proposal
- Aug 11 | Bohemian Rhapsody
- Aug 18 | Super Troopers
- Aug 25 | Forthcoming new release
- Sept 1 | Napoleon Dynamite
