The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles 11/1/24 – 11/3/24
Friday
Día De Los Muertos at KA’TEEN
KA’TEEN, the coastal Mexican restaurant in Hollywood will be hosting a special Día De Los Muertos-themed Jungle Disco Fridays on 11/1. This late-night dinner + dancing series will be their grand finale of the season, with DJ performances curated by Patrik Khac from 10:00 pm until close. Guests can savor the holiday specialty, Godorniz en Mole Blanco, paired with the La Llorana cocktail—a delightful fusion of mezcal and hibiscus. For a different experience, try the Mictlan, a tequila cocktail featuring mandarina Oleo saccharum, cempasuchil flower, and chile ancho bitters with a touch of agave. Free entry; Friday, 10:00 pm – close
Dodgers World Series Parade
Celebrate our World Champion Dodgers with an epic World Series parade in DTLA! The Dodgers will parade in double-decker buses on a 45-minute route from 1st Street to 5th and Flower. Public Transportation is encouraged. Check here for the parade route. Free entry; 11:00 am; Gloria Molina Grand Park – 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Spring Street in front of Los Angeles City Hall)
VIP Tours at Crypt.Com Arena Celebrate 25 Years of Iconic Moments
In conjunction with celebrating its 25th anniversary, Crypto.com Arena is now offering exclusive VIP Tours to the general public for the first time in the venue’s history. Expert guides will lead small groups through spaces that have hosted legendary sports championships, world-renowned concerts, and epic award shows. Guests will also explore the venue’s VIP areas and experience the arena’s latest features and renovations. $60+; 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
November Movie Nights at i|O Rooftop
LA’s hottest rooftop destination, The Godfrey Hollywood’s i|O Rooftop, transforms into a magical winter wonderland every Friday night this November, screening beloved holiday films against the glittering city skyline. Guests can cozy up with complimentary treats and festive craft cocktails while enjoying Hollywood views from this chic outdoor cinema experience, where each ticket includes luxe perks like valet parking and gourmet seasonal bites crafted especially for these enchanting movie nights. Tonight, watch the 90s classic, Addams Family Values. Free entry with $40 food/drink minimum, Fridays, 8:00 pm – 12:00 am; 1400 Cahuenga Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028
Movie Lineup:
- Addams Family Values – 11/1
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles – 11/8
- Violent Night – 11/15
- The Nightmare Before Christmas – 11/22
- Bad Santa – 11/29
Saturday
Beautycon
Calling all beauty lovers and digital creators! Beautycon 2024 the ultimate beauty festival featuring exclusive product launches, meet-and-greets with top beauty influencers, and immersive brand experiences returns to LA for a two-day extravaganza. Get ready for Instagram-worthy moments, hands-on masterclasses with celebrity makeup artists, and the chance to shop coveted beauty brands, cementing LA’s status as the beauty industry’s most influential hub. Special guests include: Saweetie, Jonathan Van Ness, Lili Reinhart, Love Island USA Islanders Serena Page and Jana Craig, along with a slew of other beauty content creators and brands. $29+; Saturday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; 10730 W Pico Blvd (near the intersection of Pico and Overland), Los Angeles, CA 90064
West Adams Día De Los Muertos Festival Block Party
Midcity Mercado and the City of Los Angeles Council District 10 proudly announce the return of the West Adams Día de los Muertos Block Party Festival. Now in its second year, this celebration will transform West Adams into a vibrant avenue filled with live music performances, food trucks, art exhibitions, live mural painting, a ferris wheel, and a beautifully designed community altar. Everyone is invited to contribute their photos to the altar for collective community healing and celebration. This is an all-inclusive family-friendly event for all ages. Free entry; Saturday, 12 – 8:00 pm; West Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (Between Spaulding Ave – Hauser Ave)
Join the Cast of Peacock’s DAYS OF OUR LIVES at “DAY OF DAYS” at the Peacock Theater
Peacock will celebrate the upcoming 60th season of the beloved soap opera Days of Our Lives with the cast of the beloved series at the annual “Day of Days” FREE fan event. Beginning at 10:00 am, Days of our Lives will take over the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live with exclusive announcements, cast Q&As, autograph signings and photo opps – plus some exciting surprises honoring the milestone season. Some of the Days of our Lives stars scheduled to attend include Josh Taylor, James Reynolds, Eric Martsolf, Deidre Hall and more. Free with RSVP; Saturday, 10:00 am; Peacock Theater – 777 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Rock & Run 5K With El Segundo Firefighters and Rock & Brews
Rock & Brews and the El Segundo Firefighters Association Presents … Rock & Run. Residents and locals from neighboring communities will test their firefighter endurance with a 3.1-mile 5K course throughout the beach city! All proceeds will go to local charities including C.A.S.E. Pantry El Segundo, El Segundo Education Foundation (Ed!) and The Armstrong Family. Since their local firefighters are the real rockstars of their community, the race will end with a special celebration at Rock & Brews El Segundo, where participants and the public can enjoy live rock music, classic American eats, and ice-cold beer. $55 with registration; Saturday, 9:00 am; 314 Main Street , El Segundo , California 90245
All proceeds from the special event will go to local charities including:
- The Armstrong Family – a local El Segundo family who faced extraordinary challenges this past year. After learning their son had a chromosome deletion, a cleft lip and cleft palate, they still moved forward with the pregnancy, despite the risk. Dealing with health struggles from the moment he was born, including life support, the family spent 3 months in the hospital supporting his recovery.
- C.A.S.E. Pantry El Segundo – C.A.S.E. provides a twice-monthly food pantry to El Segundo residents who meet the eligibility requirements and have been accepted into the program.
- El Segundo Education Foundation (Ed!) – Founded in 1983 by concerned parents and community leaders of the South Bay, the El Segundo Education Foundation (Ed!) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) Tax Id: 95-3885992, with the sole mission to provide financial support for the El Segundo Unified School District (ESUSD).
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!
Sunday
Celebrate David Foster’s 75th Birthday at the Hollywood Bowl
Music legend and 16-time Grammy Award winner David Foster is set to celebrate his milestone 75th birthday with a star-studded spectacular at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. The evening promises to be an unforgettable celebration featuring Foster at the piano alongside surprise celebrity guests like Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Tori Kelly, Charlie Puth, Jennifer Hudson, his wife Katharine McPhee, and more, performing his catalog of hits that have defined pop music for nearly five decades. $124+; Sunday, 7:00 pm; 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068; 323.850.2000
Kirk Franklin’s “The Reunion Tour” at the Kia Forum
Grammy-winning gospel legend Kirk Franklin is bringing his highly anticipated “The Reunion Tour” to Los Angeles, featuring an iconic lineup of gospel powerhouses including Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, and The Clark Sisters. This soul-stirring event will be an evening of praise, worship, and dynamic performances from their chart-topping catalogs. $89+; Sunday, 7:00 pm; 3900 W Manchester Blvd.,Inglewood, CA 90305; 310.862.6200
Los Angeles Magazine Presents the 18th Annual The FOOD Event 2024!
Los Angeles Magazine is delighted to announce the 18th annual The FOOD Event, an epicurean extravaganza set amidst the iconic Santa Anita Racetrack Club House at Santa Anita Park. This annual culinary and beverage festival has become a much-anticipated tradition in Los Angeles, featuring a delectable array of samplings from some of the city’s finest restaurants, live cooking demonstrations led by renowned top Los Angeles Chefs along with select wines, spirits and cocktail tastings, craft beer, live music, and much more! $105.44 (Use code MEDIA30 for $30 off your ticket purchase); Sunday, 1 – 4:00 pm; Santa Anita Racetrack Club House at Santa Anita Park – 285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007
A.O.C. Announces Lucques Sunday Supper Club
A.O.C., Los Angeles’ pioneering small plates restaurant and a leader in the city’s dining scene since 2002, proudly announces the Lucques Sunday Supper Club at A.O.C.
“Time and time again our guests have told us how much they miss the Sunday Suppers we used to serve at Lucques,” states Suzanne Goin. “I have missed them too. I love the immediacy of Sunday Suppers, building a menu around an ingredient that has just this moment come into season or creating a menu that answers the call of a change in weather as the Autumn evenings cool or an Indian Summer extends warm, balmy nights. I love the festive intimacy of friends and family gathered around the table, experiencing the same menu together. We’re so thrilled to introduce our beloved Sunday Suppers at A.O.C. this November.” $174.11; Sunday, 5 – 8:00 pm; 8700 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048 – 310.859.9859
On Sale Now
On Sale Now (11/8): Mariah Carey’s “Christmas Time” at the Hollywood Bowl
Joy to the World! The undisputed Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey, is descending upon the iconic Hollywood Bowl on 11/8, transforming Los Angeles into a winter wonderland weeks before the holiday rush officially begins. The legendary diva’s “Christmas Time” tour stop promises a joyous evening under the stars, where Angelenos will experience the magic of her record-breaking holiday classics, including the eternally festive “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” alongside her powerhouse vocals echoing through the hills of Hollywood – making this early November concert the unofficial kickoff to LA’s holiday season that every influencer, festive foodie, and music lover needs to add to their content calendar. $79+; 11/8, 7:30 pm; 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068; 323.850.2000
On Sale Now (11/24): Koshie Mills Presents Heirs of Afrika 7th Annual International Women Of Power Awards Luncheon
Ghanaian-American Media Executive Koshie Mills, Founder and Executive Producer of Heirs Of Afrika 7th Annual International Women of Power Luncheon returns with her star-studded event on 11/24 from 11:00 am – 3:30 pm. The luncheon will celebrate and honor Global Black Women who are Change Agents, Thought Leaders and Dynamic Representations in Entertainment, Fashion, Beauty, and Business. NAACP Image Award winning actress Wendy Raquel Robinson will be the host for the exclusive elegant event, which is a joyful celebration of sisterhood and the excellence of Black Women. Guests can expect a three-course luncheon, live performances, and awards presentations with an African inflection. $209.19; 11/24, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm; Sheraton Grand Los Angeles Hotel – 711 South Hope St., Los Angeles, CA 90017
