Featured Event
James Beard Foundation's Taste America (Koreatown): The James Beard Foundation's Taste America returns to Los Angeles with a walk-around tasting on October 6 at The LINE LA. Hosted by TasteTwenty chefs Anna Sonenshein and Niki Vahle of Little Fish, the evening features more than 10 of LA's most exciting independent restaurants serving signature bites and drinks. Now in its 14th year, Taste America celebrates local culinary talent while directly supporting JBF's mission to champion independent restaurants. Get your tickets today.
When: Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m.
Where: The LINE L.A., 3515 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 90010
Ongoing Events
World Sake Day Omakase (Malibu): Celebrate World Sake Day with a special seven-course omakase at Nobu L.A.featuring chef-selected sushi, Glacier 51 Sea Bass and Wagyu Steak, paired with Hokusetsu sake. Guests can choose from Signature, Premium or Reserve sake pairings throughout the experience.
When: Monday, Sept. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 4
Where: Nobu L.A., 903 North La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 90069
Design WeHo (WeHo): Design WeHo returns for its second edition with three days of panels, book previews, cocktail parties and gatherings exploring this year's "Magical Thinking" theme. Programming will bring together voices across interiors, architecture, hospitality, art, fashion and culture, with highlights including conversations with designers Jeff Andrews, Amy Meier and James Magni, a panel on L.A.'s enduring creative influence, a tasting experience with Ornare and the opening and closing design parties.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 29 through Thursday, Oct. 1
Where: Various showrooms and venues throughout the WeHo Design District
Kettama 3 Nights in L.A. (DTLA): Goldenvoice and Framework bring Irish DJ and producer Kettama to Shrine Expo Hall for a three-night run, with Loods and Willo joining the lineup. The newly added third show gives fans another chance to catch Kettama's high-energy electronic set in South L.A.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 30 through Friday, Oct. 2 at 10 p.m.
Where: Shrine Expo Hall, 700 West 32nd St., L.A., 90037
She & Him: Pump Up The Volumes Tour (DTLA): Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward bring She & Him to the Orpheum Theatre for two nights, performing their signature mix of folk, retro-pop and original songs as part of their Pump Up The Volumes Tour.
When: Friday, Oct. 2 through Saturday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Orpheum Theatre, 842 South Broadway, L.A., 90014
Veuve Clicquot's Club Solaire Venice Beach (Venice): Veuve Clicquot is bringing its first-ever Club Solaire to the Venice Beach Boardwalk for a three-day celebration of food, music, art and community. The weekend will feature intimate ticketed experiences with chefs and creatives including Jordan Kahn, Jessica Yang, Heather Tierney and Ashley Moubayed, alongside public programming such as a Champagne bar benefiting Regarding Her, a Folderol ice cream pop-up, a Veuve Clicquot concept store and signature yellow bike rentals. The experience will also support women entrepreneurs in hospitality and restoration efforts at the Venice Beach Pier.
When: Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4; public programming from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Venice Beach Boardwalk, 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, 90291
The Mountain Digby (Hollywood): A darkly comic musical about two brothers determined to save their family mountain by digging up the dead and feeding them to their worms. After a decade of development and sold-out workshops, The Mountain Digby makes its L.A. premiere with a cast and creative team of more than 25 independent artists.
When: Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m.
Where: The Broadwater Main Stage, 1076 Lillian Way, L.A., 90038
Sephora x Jung Saem Mool Mobile Pop-Up (Beverly Grove): Jung Saem Mool Beauty is celebrating its U.S. Sephora debut with a two-day mobile pop-up at The Grove. Stop by for hands-on product discovery featuring the brand's Korean makeup artistry and Glass Skin philosophy, plus interactive photo moments and exclusive giveaways.
When: Saturday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m.
Where: The Grove, 189 The Grove Dr., L.A., 90036
Wednesday, Sept. 30
TikTok LIVE: Museum Comes Alive at LACMA (Wilshire): TikTok LIVE brings its Museum Comes Alive series to LACMA for a creator-led exploration of art and culture. L.A. creators Drew Tillman and Lizz Vega will take audiences through the David Geffen Galleries, with Tillman leading a curator-guided look at LACMA's Egyptian collection before Vega performs a live harp set inspired by the museum's art and atmosphere. The experience will stream live for audiences to tune in from anywhere.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Free to watch via TikTok LIVE
Show and Tell: Yoko Ono Archive (Brentwood): Explore Yoko Ono's experimental practice through a special guided viewing of rare works and materials from the Getty Research Institute's collections, including her influential artist book Grapefruit. Curator Sarah Loyer will discuss Ono's impact on performance, participation, conceptual art and feminism, followed by drop-in art-making stations inspired by her artist books.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr., L.A., 90049
"Hocus Pocus" Screening at Rooftop Cinema Club (DTLA): Kick off spooky season with a Wine Wednesday screening of the 1993 Halloween classic "Hocus Pocus" under the stars. Each ticket includes a complimentary glass of house wine, making for an easy midweek movie night with friends or a date.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7:10 p.m.
Where: Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA, 888 South Olive St., 4th Floor, L.A., 90014
Thursday, Oct. 1
Aldous Harding with Sam Burton (Chinatown): Aldous Harding brings her live show to Pacific Electric for two nights, with Sam Burton joining as support.
When: Thursday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m.
Where: Pacific Electric, 1729 Naud St., L.A., 90012
Friday, Oct. 2
SPECS Pop-Up Opening (Century City): SPECS is opening its first-ever pop-up experience at Westfield Century City, giving visitors the chance to try the eyewear brand firsthand, explore interactive Lens experiences and pre-order their own pair onsite. The free experience will be open to the public through January 15, with a kickoff and grand opening event on opening day.
When: Friday, Oct. 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A., 90067
Jawdropped Album Release Show (Echo Park): Jawdropped celebrates the release of its debut album, Secret to Spare, with an all-ages hometown show at The Echo. Presented by BammBamm and KCRW, the night features support from Fat and Evil Children.
When: Friday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd., L.A., 90026
Saturday, Oct. 3
Pasta Sisters x Absolutely Nuts Pistachio Special (Culver City): Pasta Sisters is teaming up with Sicily-rooted family business Absolutely Nuts for a pistachio-filled Saturday. Order the restaurant's monthly special, pasta tossed in pistachio pesto, topped with burrata and crumbled pistachios. for $19 and the first 50 guests will receive a complimentary scoop of pistachio gelato. The offer is available for dine-in or takeout at the Culver City location only.
When: Saturday, Oct. 3
Where: Pasta Sisters, 3280 Helms Ave., Culver City, 90232
Adrianna Adarme: A Cozy Kitchen Cookbook (DTLA): Recipe creator Adrianna Adarme of A Cozy Kitchen brings her new cookbook to Now Serving for an intimate conversation with Alex Hill. The event celebrates A Cozy Kitchen Cookbook, which draws from Adarme's Colombian and Peruvian roots alongside the comfort-food recipes her audience knows and loves, including lomo saltado and Almond Croissant French Toast Bake.
When: Saturday, Oct. 3 at 11 a.m.
Where: Now Serving, 727 North Broadway #133, L.A., 90012
Burger She Wrote Brentwood Grand Opening (Brentwood): Cult-favorite wagyu smashburger spot Burger She Wrote is opening its third and largest location in Brentwood with an afternoon grand opening featuring DJs Nuge and Blake Anderson, King's Hawaiian merch and swag giveaways, plus food and drinks available for purchase.
When: Saturday, Oct. 3 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: 11686 San Vicente Blvd., L.A., 90049
The Soulection Experience: 15 Year Anniversary (Atwater Village): Soulection celebrates 15 years with an open-air experience presented by Framework at Reframe Studios Outdoors. The anniversary lineup features Joe Kay, KAYTRANADA, Sango, DJ Miss Milan, ESTA., Ayanna Heaven and special guests for an afternoon and evening centered around the label's signature blend of global sounds and community.
When: Saturday, Oct. 3 at 3 p.m.
Where: Reframe Studios Outdoors, 4594 Electronics Pl., L.A., 90039
Sunday Flowers Solo Art Exhibition Experience (L.A.): Multidisciplinary artist Darnell "Solo" Kirkwood presents Sunday Flowers, a solo exhibition curated by KENJI SWANSON at Good Mother Gallery. Through abstract painting and sculpture, the exhibition explores growth, memory, love and gratitude, creating a space to gather and experience art in community.
When: Saturday, Oct. 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Good Mother Gallery L.A.; location revealed upon RSVP
Sunday, Oct. 4
Fall Wreath Making Workshop on the Lido Deck (Newport Beach): Welcome fall with a hands-on wreath-making workshop led by French Buckets at Lido Marina Village. Guests will be guided through the process step by step, with all materials and tools provided to create a seasonal wreath to take home.
When: Sunday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Lido Deck at Lido Marina Village, 3434 Via Lido, Newport Beach, 92663
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 63rd Anniversary Celebration (Santa Monica): The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf celebrates 63 years as a Los Angeles-born brand with a month-long anniversary packed with limited-edition collectibles, special offers and a free community birthday celebration. Starting Sept. 29, guests who spend $15 or more in-cafe can receive a mini tote and collectible patch, with 12 exclusive patch designs rolling out across three drops. For National Coffee Day, Rewards members can also grab any large beverage for $5 on Sept. 29.
When: Sunday, Oct. 4 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Third Street Promenade Cafe, 1312 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, 90401
Tito's Fiesta Mexicana (Culver City): Tito's Fiesta Mexicana returns for its ninth year with five hours of live mariachi, folklórico performances, cumbia and Mexican cultural entertainment, plus tacos, cocktails and more. The annual celebration features performances by GRAMMY-nominated Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández and all-female Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles, along with Folklórico Revolución, El Conjunto Nueva Ola and more. Best of all, 100% of gross proceeds benefit the Culver City Arts Foundation, with the event having raised more than $140,000 for local arts and artists since its launch.
When: Sunday, Oct. 4 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Tito's Tacos, 11222 Washington Pl., Culver City, 90230
