On-Going Events
Hotel Bel-Air's 'Movies Under the Stars' (Bel-Air): Hotel Bel-Air is extending its beloved outdoor 'Movies Under The Stars' series, with a new lineup of iconic movies. Whether you are a die-hard cinephile or simply someone who cherishes an iconic film, this extraordinary cinematic experience is ideal for making the most of the long summer nights. Nestled in the hotel's enchanting gardens, the silver screen comes alive under the stars with classic movies including "Grease," "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "E.T.", expertly crafted cocktails, and special themed sweet & savory menu pairings crafted by Culinary Director Joe Garcia and Executive Chef Christophe Rull to accompany each movie experience. Guests will receive access to a pop-up concession stand featuring popcorn, chocolate, and candy, included in the $100 per person.
When: Tuesday, Aug. 20 through Thursday, Aug. 22
Where: Hotel Bel Air, 701 Stone Canyon Rd., L.A., 90077
Great White Collaboration with Gabbriette (Multiple Locations): Great White, the portfolio of Los Angeles-based, all-day cafes, announces today a special event in partnership with model, musician, and recipe developer Gabbriette Bechtel. The limited menu items, a collaboration between Gabbriette and Great White's culinary team, will see her take on two Great White staples, the coveted Tremendous Burger and GW Spritz. Find out more here.
When: Thursday, Aug. 22 through Thursday, Aug. 29
Where: All Great White Locations
Thursday, Aug. 22
NeueHouse x Beyond the Streets – Estevan Oriol & Teen Angel Artist Talk (Hollywood): NeueHouse will be hosting Beyond the Streets for a conversation celebrating two pivotal figures in the realm of Chicano culture—Estevan Oriol and Teen Angel. The discussion, led by renowned actor Emilio Rivera, and featuring both Estevan Oriol and curator of Teen Angel's estate, David De Baca, is part of the ongoing exhibition "Estevan Oriol & Teen Angel: Dedicated to You", currently on view at BEYOND THE STREETS Gallery in Los Angeles. "Dedicated to You" brings together the works of Estevan Oriol and the late Teen Angel, celebrating their profound impact on Chicano culture. Emilio Rivera, a longtime Los Angeles native with a profound understanding of the city's cultural landscape, will guide the talk, drawing out stories and insights from Oriol and De Baca. RSVP here.
When: Thursday, Aug. 22 at 5 p.m.
Where: NeueHouse Hollywood, 6121 Sunset Blvd., L.A., 90028
Taste of Runway (Playa Vista): Experience Taste of RUNWAY, where you'll munch on yummy small bites from all your favorite restaurants. Order drinks from your regular Happy Hour spots, and enjoy live music with your friends and loved ones. Find out more here.
When: Thursday, Aug. 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Runway Playa Vista, 12775 Millennium Dr., Playa Vista, 90094
Song-Word Art House x Andaz: Sounds of Sunset (WeHo): Enjoy an art filled excursion at the "Sounds of Sunset" exhibit by Song-Word Art House at Andaz West Hollywood, containing art inspired by songwriters that either stayed or partied on The Sunset Strip. The exhibit is on display through the end of September, but join Song-Word for the opening night and enjoy cool art, cocktails, and a rockin' DJ!
When: Thursday, Aug. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Andaz West Hollywood, 8401 Sunset Blvd., WeHo, 90069
Rooftop DTLA White Chicks Screening (DTLA): Enjoy a movie in style at the Rooftop Cinema Club. This week they are screening the classic comedy, "White Chicks." Tickets for the Adirondack Chair setting start at $23; purchase them here.
When: Thursday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m.
Where: Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA, 888 South Olive St., 4th Floor, L.A., 90014
Friday, Aug. 23
Juicy Lucy Burgers & Custom Ice Cream Sandwiches at Barney's Beanery (WeHo): For one night only, Barney's Beanery will join forces with Lei'd Cookies and Sad Girl Creamery to offer an irresistible dining experience featuring their renowned Juicy Lucy burgers and custom ice cream sandwiches. Guests can indulge in Barney's Beanery's Juicy Lucy burgers for half-off and savor uniquely crafted ice cream sandwiches featuring guava jam ice cream, with cookie options like chocolate chip, ube matcha, and guava goat cheese. It's the perfect (brat) summer event for enjoying good food and great company.
When: Friday, Aug. 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Barney's Beanery in West Hollywood, 8447 Santa Monica Blvd., WeHo, 90069
Nice Coffee Roasters 1 Year Anniversary Party + Amateur Latte Art Competition (DTLA): Nice Coffee Roasters is turning one year old and we want to celebrate by watching YOU pour latte art. We'll be hosting our first ever Amateur Latte Art Competition where home baristas and the coffee curious can pour head to head in a 16 person bracket with the chance to win a Baratza Encore ESP. If you work in coffee we politely ask you not to participate in this event, but to come cheer on, teach, and advise our amateur contestants. Save your spot here.
When: Friday, Aug. 23 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Nice Coffee, 515 Flower St., #Suite 1960, L.A., 90071
Jazz at LACMA (Wilshire): The 33rd season of Jazz at LACMA is back! Don't miss the event's debut with a performance by the Bob Minzter Big Band. Find out more here!
When: Friday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m.
Where: LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 90036
Padel Up (Century City): As the destination for padel enthusiasts, Padel Up is partnering with Westfield Century City to bring two courts to L.A.'s Westside.Whether you're just picking up a racket or you're a seasoned competitor, Padel Up offers a world-class environment to elevate your game. Come experience the thrill, camaraderie, and passion that defines Padel Up; book your experience here.
When: Friday, Aug. 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A., 90067
Saturday, Aug. 24
MINISO's 200th Store Opening Celebration (Santa Monica): MINISO will be opening its 200th U.S. store on 3rd Street Promenade! This significant opening will mark a major milestone in the brand's ongoing expansion in the U.S. market. The grand opening will showcase a limited-time only storefront design featuring special beach style, popular IP collections and an exclusive launch: Disney 100th Anniversary stamp blind box series.
When: Saturday, Aug. 24
Where: 3rd Street Promenade, 1351 3rd St Promenade, Ste 201, Santa Monica, 90401
Pepsi Dig In Day (Multiple Locations): Pepsi Dig In is bringing back Pepsi Dig In Day to celebrate and support Black-owned restaurants, offering buy one get one free meals at more than 30 Black-owned restaurants across the country. LA residents can get free meals with a free PEPSI® Zero Sugar at The Nile Restaurant and Bar (while supplies last, dishes vary by participating restaurant).
When: Saturday, Aug. 24
Where: Multiple Locations
L.A. River Cleanup (Frogtown): Quantum Clinic is hosting their weekly L.A. river community cleanup series. Stop by and help them keep the area clean. RSVP for free here; and don't forget to check out the studio to book your Floatation REST + Frequency Therapy session.
When: Saturday, Aug. 24 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: Quantum Clinic, 2828 Newell St., Suite 6, L.A., 90039
Live DJ Workout Classes at Training Mate (Santa Monica): Spice up your workout at Training Mate and pregame your Saturday brunch with a sweaty social hour! Training Mate, the celebrity-loved, Aussie-inspired HIIT studio, will be hosting their signature classes with a twist – live DJs during the workout! Enjoy a high energy HIIT-style workout to the sounds of DJ Sydney Grant. Guests can book their class here and on Classpass.
When: Saturday, Aug. 24 at 9 a.m. & 10 a.m.
Where: Training Mate Santa Monica, 1454 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, 90401
Cheba Hut Presents End of Summer Sesh (Cleremont): Just because summer's winding down doesn't mean the cottonmouth is, which is why Cheba Hut is coming through with an end-of-summer celebration that promises free Kool-Aid for everyone. To top it off, the first 200 guests will get a limited-edition Cottonmouth Cures cup they can use to get free Kool-Aid for a year. Guests do not need a rewards account to participate. In other words, everyone is invited to join in! No purchase is necessary.
When: Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 1947 N College Ave., Claremont, 91711
Cerritos Towne Center's School Spirit Showdown (Cerritos): Cerritos Towne Center School Spirit Showdown: Back to School Event, a community-driven initiative designed to support local elementary schools. This event encourages visitors to engage in back-to-school shopping while earning votes for their favorite elementary schools within the ABC Unified School District. Shoppers who spend $50 or more between August 1 and August 24 can bring their receipts to the redemption table at Regal Edwards Courtyard on August 24 to cast their vote. The school with the most votes will receive a $1,500 donation to support its programs and needs.
When: Saturday, Aug. 24 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Regal Edwards Cerritos, 12761 Towne Center Dr., Cerritos, 90701
The Victorian Wild Wild West Side Party (Santa Monica): The Victorian in Santa Monica just launched their "Wild Wild Westside" party that happens every Saturday! With sponsored beverages from Besa, a live DJ and singing performances, along with cornhole, card games, a petting zoo, an outdoor grill, and bull riding – this westside venue is not an average backyard hoedown. Guests, 21 years and older, can enjoy this in-door, out-door, mansion right on Main Street in Santa Monica all summer long.
When: Saturday, Aug. 24 from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: The Victorian, 2640 Main St., Santa Monica, 90405
Souk D'été at Zizou (Lincoln Heights): L.A.'s newest French-Moroccan restaurant will be hosting their first evening market party. Guests will have a chance to eat, drink, dance to music and of course shop with some local artisans like the LGBTQ+ owned clothing brand For Your Viewing Pleasure, Futbol-inspired brand Merm FC and more. RSVP here.
When: Saturday, Aug. 24 from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Where: Zizou, 2425 Daly St., L.A., 90031
Sunday, Aug. 25
Melrose Trading Post (Melrose): Start the new year in style at Melrose Trading Post. The market will host over 50 local artists & makers where Angelenos can shop from. There will also be a delicious selection of food trucks on site. General Admission is $6; purchase them here.
When: Sunday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Fairfax High School, 7850 Melrose Ave., L.A., 90046
Tastemade Pizza Week x L'antica Pizzeria Da Michele Pizza-Making Classes (Hollywood): Calling all pizza aficionadoughs! In celebration of Tastemade's week-long streaming TV event, Pizza Week, Angelenos can learn from the pros at two exclusive pizza-making classes at world-famous Naples pizza institution turned stateside, L'antica Pizzeria da Michele. Offering a fully immersive hands-on experience, guests will learn to craft their very own mouth watering Neapolitan pizza from scratch, accessing the beloved 154-year-old recipe from the original Naples location. Led by a trained pizzaiolo in the restaurant's hidden outdoor garden area, participants will knead and toss their way to the perfect Neapolitan pizza with this two-hour pizza-making class, including light bites, wine pairings, and a deep-fried Nutella stuffed dessert. Tickets are $196.87 per person and can be purchased here.
When: Sunday, Aug. 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: L'antica Pizzeria da Michele – Hollywood, 1534 N McCadden Pl., L.A., 90028
Sacred Self Women's Circle – Come Home to Yourself (Frogtown): Sacred Self Women's Circle – Return to your Embodied Self. Relax and transform through a sequence of embodied practices. Fanya is Certified both as a Yoga Instructor and Women's Empowerment & Pleasure Coach. She extends her own personal devotion to ritual and ceremony into her offerings both individually and in her group gatherings.Fanya gathers and guides women in ceremony to recharge, rejuvenate, refresh, resource, reconnect and return to their own Sacred Selves. Tickets are $46.20; don't forget to bring your yoga mat, blanket, pillow, journal and pen.
When: Sunday, Aug. 25 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Quantum Clinic, 2828 Newell St., L.A., 90039
