Friday
Birdie G’s Memorial Day Takeout
Don’t feel like cooking for the holiday? We get it, and so does Birdie G’s. The restaurant, known for its “Comforting, seasonal menu,” has yummy entrees, sides, and desserts, perfect for a Memorial Day at home. The Super Smorgasbird! feeds 4-6 people and includes a whole Fried Pickle Chick, choice of a Salad, and a dozen of Birdie’s Chocolate Chip Cookies ($89). Or choose an 8 oz. Koji-Marinated Steak that comes uncooked & sealed ($129). Pair your meal with a variety of à la carte offerings like Whole Pies & Cakes and Wines. All orders must be placed by Friday, 4:00 pm, for pickup Monday, 12 – 3:00 pm. $25+; 2421 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404; 310.310.3616; Photo Credit: Elise Freimuth
Black Angus Steakhouse Offers 15% Off All Military and a Campfire Feast Signature Dinner for Two
Black Angus Steakhouse offers 15% off to all military and their families all year round, making it the perfect place to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend. Please make sure to have the proper military identification with you. The steakhouse is also offering Campfire Days, a Campfire Feast signature dinner for two. You will get one Steakhouse Starter, two Entrees, four Classic Sidekicks, and one Dessert. $51.98; Various hours and locations
Corner Bakery Honors Our Troops with $5 Off Family Meals
To celebrate Memorial Day, Corner Bakery is honoring our troops with $5 off all Family Meals. Mix and match any four entrées to create your perfect Memorial Day family feast. Choose from popular items such as fresh-baked Paninis, Pastas, or a Breakfast Meal. $29.99; Friday – Monday; Various hours and locations
Memorial Day Weekend at The Green Room
Nestled within in the hillside of Burbank lays one of L.A.’s top speakeasies, The Green Room. The sexy, chic lounge is modeled after the green rooms in theaters and studios, where performers relax while off-camera. Here, you’re the star and will be treated to immersive cocktail experiences and VIP service. This Memorial Day Weekend, dine on shareable bites like Surf & Turf Oysters, a Charcuterie Board, Truffle Popcorn Chicken, Seafood Tower, Peruvian-Style Ceviche, the Up Up N’ Away desert tower, and much more. Sip on premium wines or visually stunning craft cocktails like the Summer Nights or The Great Escape. From the eclectic menu to the jaw-dropping Los Angeles skyline to the sexy ambiance, The Green Room is the perfect oasis to celebrate the long weekend. $24+; Thursday – Saturday, 6 – 11:00 pm; Castaway – 1250 E. Harvard Rd., Burbank, CA 91501; 818.962.4446
Memorial Day Grill It Up Kits from Huckleberry Bakery & Café
Local artisan bakery & café Huckleberry Café has everything you need for the perfect Memorial Day Weekend. Choose from two Grill It Up Kits. The Niman Ranch Burger package feeds 8 and includes all the fixins’, housemade Tortilla Chips or Potato Salad, Stone Fruit & Berry Cobbler, and refreshing drinks ($275). The 2-Dozen Skewer Kit comes with a choice of marinated organic chicken, NY-steak, or wild-caught shrimp with dipping sauces ($160). À la carte options, like Mac & Cheese, Crudité Platters, Strawberry & Blueberry Cornmeal Cake, Brownies, Craft Beer, and more, are also available. All orders must be placed within 3 days’ notice for pickup Saturday – Monday. Please contact Huckleberry directly to schedule a pickup time. $75+; 1014 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica CA 90401; 310.451.2311; Photo Credit: Meghan Reardon
SOL Mexican Cocina Welcomes You to Dine With Them Memorial Day Weekend
SOL Mexican Cocina, whose menu is inspired by the best of Coastal Mexican cuisine, offers all veterans and active military a 20% heroes discount on Memorial Day and all year long. Enjoy items like the Grilled Sweet Corn, Spanish Octopus, Grilled Burritos, and the award-winning Taco Vampiro. For the long weekend, come to SOL and enjoy a wonderful meal paired with specialty cocktails. $12+; Various locations
Solita Celebrates Memorial Day
Laid-back So-Cal restaurant Solita honors our troops with a 20% heroes discount for all veterans and active military. This Memorial Day Weekend, come for the casual and fun vibe and stay for the delicious specialty Tacos and craft Margaritas. $12+; Various hours at the Valencia and Huntington Beach locations
Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival
The Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival will make its return this Memorial Day weekend. The Balboa Bay Resort will host over 40 premium wineries and spirits, live music, coastal cuisine, photo ops, and more. Must be 21 and over. $156.25 – $437.50; Friday, 6:00 pm – Sunday, 6:00 pm; Balboa Bay Resort – 1221 W. Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663; 949.645.5000
Club Decades Presents Club 1994! A 90s Dance Party
Boardner’s by La Belle hosts Club Decades, the hottest Friday night dance party in L.A. Come along with them as they transport you to a different decade every Friday with DJs spinning your favorite jams from that era. This week, the 90s are back, and Club Decades welcomes you to dance the night away in their 2 rooms, pose in the photo booth, and relax in the VIP loft. The DJs will be spinning songs from Britney Spears, *NSYNC, Nirvana, Beastie Boys, No Doubt, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Spice Girls, Beck, and other artists who left a permanent imprint on the 90s. $12– $20; Friday, 9:30 pm – 2:00 am; Boardner’s by La Belle, 1652 North Cherokee Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.462.9621
Saturday
Rock & Brews Celebrates National Burger Day with $5.28 Smash Burger
This Saturday is not only Memorial Day Weekend, but it’s also National Burger Day! Started by rock icons Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS, Rock & Brews is a rock-inspired restaurant serving fresh and high-quality American Food. For National Burger Day, guests who purchase one entrée can enjoy a Smash Burger (a juicy burger stacked with grilled onions, cheddar cheese, dill pickles, and mustard sauce served on a buttery brioche bun) for $5.28. $5.28; Saturday; Available at these select California locations: El Segundo, Redondo Beach, Corona, Tustin and Buena Park
Summer Sessions Pool Party at SkyBar
Kick back and prepare to relax as you welcome the Summer with the Summer Sessions Memorial Day Weekend pool party at SkyBar. Grab your friends and head to the famous Sunset Strip for a Saturday pool party featuring music by DJ Ari and Brett Hartt. This event will fill up, so reserve your table now. Saturday, 1 – 7:00 pm; Mondrian – 8440 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069; 323.848.6025
The West Hollywood EDITION Welcomes You to Sunset Saturdays with the EC Twins and Zen Freeman
In the basement of the West Hollywood EDITION sits modern clubhouse, Sunset. The Studio 54-inspired “Haven for the creatures of the night” is hosting a special Memorial Day Weekend party of Studio 54-inspired disco and house music from special guest DJs, the EC Twins, and Zen Freeman. You never know what celebs you’ll see at the sexy lounge. Diplo, Janelle Monae, Kelis, and legendary diva Chaka Khan have all been known to stop by. Free entry with RSVP; Saturday, 10:00 pm – 2:00 am; The West Hollywood EDITION – 1090 N. Doheny, Dr. West Hollywood, CA 90069; 424.310.1592
Sunday
Del Rey Swim Club’s Sunday Boat House Parties
The Del Rey Swim Club at the Marina del Rey Hotel invites you to spend Sundays poolside at their weekly Sunday Boat House parties. Each week, there will be live DJs, dancing, tasty bites, and cold drinks from the outdoor bar and restaurant. This Sunday’s inaugural party kicks off Memorial Day Weekend with a bash sponsored by Don Julio and features music from DJ Calvin Bailey. $15 (presale) and $25 (at the door) – $600 (loveseat) and $1,500 (daybed); Sundays (through September 4th), Marina del Rey Hotel – 13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292; 310.301.1000
Desert 5 Spot Presents: Swimsuits & Cowboy Boots Memorial Day Weekend Trading Post
Grab your cowboy boots and bikinis because Desert 5 Spot is hosting a special Memorial Day Weekend edition of their weekly Swimsuits & Cowboy Boots Swim Club & Trading Post. The open-air rooftop bar where 1970s vintage Palm Springs meets Pioneertown will host a weekly trading post of vintage clothing, jewelry, records, chain stitching on-site from Jada & Jon, and more. Wear your swimsuit and get ready to shop and mingle while eating fresh Tacos, sipping cocktails, and listening to music from pool-side DJs Delta Dawns and Amika Akaya. Free entry; Sundays, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm; tommie Hollywood – 6516 Selma Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.410.6370
Pool Parties at The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood’s I|O Rooftop
I|O, Hollywood’s largest rooftop lounge invites you to spend Sunday Fundays with them at their weekly Sunday pool parties. Each week I|O hosts live DJs, a taco cart, drinks, and spectacular 360 views of the city. Spend this Memorial Day Weekend luxuriating poolside at one of Hollywood’s best pool parties. $10 (At the Door); Sundays, 2 – 8:00 pm; The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood – 1400 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.762.1000
Summer Lodge Pool Party at SkyBar
Brunch, swim, and play this Sunday at SkyBar’s Summer Lodge Memorial Day pool party. From guest DJs Scotty Boy, Lyric Jones, and Red Five, to the gorgeous views, to the stunning guests, SkyBar’s Summer Lodge is THE place to be for a Memorial Day #SundayFunday! This event will fill up, so reserve your table now. Sunday, 1:00 pm; Mondrian – 8440 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069; 323.848.6025
TAO Group Presents: Highlight Dayclub Pool Party with Frank Walker
If there’s anyone who knows how to throw a day party, it’s TAO Group. The name behind some of the world’s most famous restaurants, nightclubs, and day parties invites you to a Memorial Day Weekend BBQ party at The Highlight Room. Highlight Dayclub welcomes you to dance, swim, eat and drink while listening to music by DJ Frank Walker. There is no general admission or guest list, and entry without a Cabana is at the doorman’s discretion. In other words, dress to impress. Please note the Highlight Room does not permit backpacks, offensive prints, or transparent clothing. Free entry; Sunday, 3:00 pm; The Highlight Room – 6417 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.366.8007
7th Annual MAINopoly: Taste of Main Street Makes its Return
Do not pass ‘Go!’ Grab your top hat and manacle because the 7th annual MAINopoly: Taste of Main Street returns on Memorial Day Weekend. The interactive tasting event features Main Street’s best food and beverage establishments coming together to raise funds for the Main Street Business Improvement Association. With everyone’s favorite board game, Monopoly, as the theme, guests can play along while they sip libations and embark on a culinary journey. $20 – $450; Sunday, 12 – 5:00 pm; Check-In: Ashland Hill – 2807 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310.392.3300
Monday
Gracias Madre West Hollywood Offers Memorial Day Brunch and 10% Off for All Veterans
On Memorial Day, plant-based restaurant Gracias Madre is offering their delicious weekend brunch menu. Highlights include Chilaquiles, Cinnamon Oat Pancakes, Avocado Toast, and more. As a special thank you to our veterans, the restaurant will also be offering 10% off for all vets. $17+; Monday, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm; 8905 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.978.2170
Friends in High Places Hosts a Memorial Day Hollywood Rooftop Party at Grandmaster Recorders Studio
Friends in High Places and the iconic Grandmaster Records invite you to spend Memorial Day at an exclusive rooftop day party. Grandmaster Records is the home to studios used by Kanye West, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, David Bowie, and more, and features an elegant rooftop with stunning panoramic views of the city, yummy food, and tasty cocktails. Free entry with RSVP; Monday, 3 – 10:00 pm; Grandmaster Records (rooftop) – 1518 North Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.963.7800
Pink Paradize Pool Party at SkyBar
Welcome to Pink Paradize, SkyBar’s Memorial Day Pool Party, featuring live music, a sexy atmosphere, and libations. Can you think of a better way to spend your Memorial Day? Exactly, we can’t either. This event will fill up, so reserve your table now. 12 – 6:00 pm; Mondrian – 8440 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069; 323.848.6025
Stonie Bowls Offers 30% off Poke Bowls on May 31st
Whether you’re heading back to L.A. from your holiday getaway or nursing a hangover from the long weekend, new poke restaurant Stonie Bowls has exactly what you need. C3 (Creating Culinary Communities) and competitive eater and YouTube star Matt Stonie have come together to bring you such mouthwatering poke bowls as The Spicy Tuna Bowl, The Mango Salmon Bowl, The Crispy Shrimp Bowl, Oyaka Don Bowl, Terriyaki Chicken Bowl, and Stuffed Truffle Avocado Bowl. On Tuesday, to kick off the Memorial Day launch, Stonie Bowls is offering Angelenos 30% off Signature Bowls using C3’s Go by Citizens ordering app and the promotion code Stonie30. Tuesday; Various hours
