A Weekly Guide to the Best Things to Do in LA
Monday
Pasta Sisters x Lei’d Cookies Collab on Cannoli Cookie and a Pesto Cacio Pepe Cookie
Two of my favorite female-led Culver City food spots are collabing on an Italian-inspired cookie (two actually): Pasta Sisters x Lei’d Cookies are offering a Cannoli Cookie and a Pesto Cacio Pepe Cookie. Available for a limited time at the Pasta Sisters’ Culver City location, the “Pesto Cacio Pepe Cookie” ($6) is a savory-sweet cookie inspired by Pasta Sisters’ house-made pesto and signature Cacio Pepe (expect a rich herbaceous flavor and bold black pepper finish) and the “Cannoli Cookie” ($6) is a cannoli transformed into a cookie! With orange, ricotta, pistachio, dark chocolate and a crunchy cannoli shell. $6+; Sundays – Wednesdays, 10:30 am – 9:30 pm and Thursdays – Saturdays, 10:30 am – 10:00 pm; Pasta Sisters (Helms Design District) – 3280 Helms Ave, Culver City, CA 90232; 424.603.4503
Tuesday
Andrea Bocelli at the Hollywood Bowl
Maestro Andrea Bocelli returns to the Hollywood Bowl for two nights, celebrating his 2026 Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour and the breakthrough 1997 album that made him a global icon. With nearly 90 million records sold and over 20 billion streams, this is a rare chance to see one of the most beloved voices in music live under the stars. $156+; Tuesday – Wednesday, 8:00 pm; Hollywood Bowl – 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068; 323.850.2000
Noah Blake Returns to Vitello’s in a New Immersive Murder Mystery Inspired by His Family’s History
Noah Blake returns to Vitello’s with A Killer Night in Studio City, a new immersive Murder Mystery inspired by his family’s history. A Killer Night in Studio City is an immersive murder mystery dinner theater experience set in 1958 Hollywood, combining comedy, classic ’50s music, dinner, and audience participation. Written and produced by Kevin Allen Jackson and Kristine Dickson, the production is directed by and co-stars Noah Blake, son of Robert Blake. It’s a healing experience for Blake to return to the scene of the crime where his stepmother was murdered to make happy memories at the restaurant that he loves. Guests are invited to a memorial for rising Hollywood actress Sophia Vance, where everyone is a suspect and guests must follow clues to uncover her killer. For Blake, the production is also deeply personal, as he returns to Vitello’s, a restaurant he has frequented for decades and the site of the 2001 murder of his stepmother. $135 (includes dinner and service fees); Tuesday – 10/31, Various dates and hours; Vitello’s – 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, CA 91604
Wednesday
Chao Krung Thai Launches New Wednesday-Only Dinner Menu
LA’s family-owned Chao Krung Thai (one of LA’s oldest & original Thai restaurants) launches Kanom Jeen Curry Night, a new Wednesday-only menu inspired by the casual, communal street stalls of Thailand. Guests will choose from a selection of house-made curries, each served with unlimited kanom jeen (rice noodles), fresh herbs and vegetables, with sizzling Ping Ping (charcoal grilled skewers) and traditional Thai snacks available à la carte. $24+; Wednesdays, 4:30 – 10:00 pm; Chao Krung Thai – 111 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.939.8361
Friday
FX’s American Horror Story Immersive Experience
To usher in the thirteenth installment of FX’s American Horror Story, FX is bringing every chapter of the horror anthology to life with an immersive activation that invites fans to journey through the decades-long legacy of American Horror Story before facing the series’ terrifying next chapter. Inspired by a Rube Goldberg machine, the experience requires guests to activate each space in order to advance forward and trigger the final reveal. On Friday – Saturday, guests can step inside FX’s AHS:13 experience to set a chain reaction in motion, revealing interactive challenges, bloodcurdling scares and Easter eggs from all 12 installments, culminating in a sneak peek at the thrills that await audiences. Free with RSVP (Guests must be 18+); Friday, 2 – 6:00 pm and – Saturday, 2 – 10:00 pm; nya studios EAST – 1541 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
AHS: 13, featuring 13 half-hour episodes, will premiere Thursday, 9/24 at 9:00 pm ET / 6:00 pm PT on FX and Hulu, and on Disney+ internationally. Premiere week and week two will each feature three episodes, followed by a pair of episodes each following Thursday leading up to the 13th and final episode on 10/29, just in time for Halloween.
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! Saturdays – Sundays, Various hours and locations
Oktoberfest at Benny Boy Brewing
Benny Boy Brewing transforms into “Benny Boy Bavaria” for two free, 21+ Oktoberfest weekends, with weenie dog races, stein holding competitions, keg bowling, polka bands, and Live Band Karaoke. Wear your lederhosen or dirndl for $1 off stein pours, and don’t miss the world-famous weenie dog races, Sundays at 2pm. Free entry; Saturday – Sunday and 9/26 – 9/27, 12:00 pm – 12:00 am (Saturday) and 10:00 pm (Sunday); Benny Boy Brewing – 1821 Daly St, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Zootoberfest at the LA Zoo
Beer gardens meet giraffes at this brand-new Oktoberfest-inspired celebration, with German food, giant pretzels, specialty beers, and root beer floats included with zoo admission. It’s one of the most unexpectedly fun things to do in LA this week if fall vibes are calling your name. $27+; Saturday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; LA Zoo – 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027; 323.644.4200
Plate by Plate LA AAPI Food Fetival Gala
This cocktail-attire food festival gala hits the Petersen Automotive Museum, with unlimited tastings from LA and OC’s top restaurants, craft cocktails, and live entertainment supporting the AAPI community. A beautiful night for a great cause. $149+; Saturday, Petersen Automotive Museum – 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Thai Fest by the Beach
Calling all Thai food lovers! Head to the Santa Monica Pier this weekend, for a full weekend of Thai food, culture, and community right on the sand. Free entry; Saturday – Sunday, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm; Santa Monica Pier – 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 818.406.3649
BeautyCon Returns to LA with Special Guests Keke Palmer and Cardi B
Class is officially in session, as Beautycon University returns to LA! Beautycon, the gathering that celebrates beauty culture, makeup, skin care, hair, and self-expression is returning to LA with Keke Palmer serving as dean of well-being and Cardi B making a special appearance with her Grow Good haircare brand. Expect five beauty “majors” (art, business, history, science, and wellbeing), hands-on masterclasses, and immersive brand experiences — plus CurlyCon LA joining campus this year for even more hair and beauty programming. $50+; Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Rolling Greens DTLA – 1005 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
David Lynch: LA Opening Reception at Pace Gallery
Pace Gallery invites film and photography lovers to an exhibition of photographs by David Lynch. The exhibit brings together works from five series shot between 1979 and 2008, including his moody portraits of Los Angeles. Free entry; Saturday – 10/24, Various hours with the opening reception Saturday, 6 – 8:00 pm; Pace Gallery – 1201 South La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019; 310.586.6886
Sunday
Chance the Rapper at Hollywood Palladium
Calling all hip hop fans! Chance the Rapper is bringing his genre-blending sound and infectious energy back to LA. It’s the perfect way to end your weekend on a high note. $24+; Sunday, 7:00 pm; Hollywood Palladium – 6215 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.962.7600
Coming Soon
(9/25 – 9/26): Manhattan Beach Food and Wine Festival
South Bay foodies, save the date! The Manhattan Beach Food and Wine Festival takes over westdrift Manhattan Beach, with 46+ all-star chefs and 50+ wineries, spirits, and local breweries pouring under the coastal sky. Expect unlimited tastings, DJ-driven energy, and the kind of night your group chat plans weeks in advance — this one sells out, so grab tickets now! $225+; 9/25 – 9/26, 7 – 10:00 pm; westdrift – 1400 Parkview Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(9/26): Say Adiós to Summer at Glen Ivy Hot Springs’ Sunset Fiesta
Say adiós to summer in style at Glen Ivy Hot Springs’ Sunset Fiesta. On Saturday, 9/26, bid the summer adieu with Latin-inspired aperitivos and a fiesta-style dinner alongside strolling mariachi, folklórico dancers, and a DJ. Your ticket includes full access to Glen Ivy’s restorative amenities too, making for one last seamless blend of celebration and wellness before summer officially wraps. $160+; 9/26, 4 – 9:00 pm; 25000 Glen Ivy Road, Corona, CA 92883; 888.453.6489
(10/30 – 11/1): L.A. Comic Con Returns to the LA Convention Center
Tickets are officially on sale for L.A. Comic Con’s 15th anniversary, taking place 10/30 – 11/1 at the Los Angeles Convention Center — and yes, that’s Halloween weekend! With a stacked lineup including Nicolas Cage, Hayden Christensen, the KPop Demon Hunters cast, and stars from Breaking Bad, Outlander, and The Office, early bird pricing won’t last long, so grab your passes now at comicconla.com. $42+; 10/30 – 11/1, Los Angeles Convention Center – 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.741.1151
