Here’s Everything you need to be doing in LA in April
It’s officially spring in Los Angeles, and the city is blooming with activities! Here’s everything you need to be doing in LA in April to come out smelling like a rose.
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Get lost in the Humboldt Fog (All through April)
April is StarChefs x Humboldt Fog Discovery Month, which means if you love goat cheese, then there’s never been a better time to dine out. Cypress Grove, known for its fresh, tangy goat cheese hand-crafted in Humboldt County, California, has partnered with StarChefs to select eight top chefs in Los Angeles to create special dishes that feature Humboldt Fog.
Below is the full list of the Restaurants and What they are Cooking:
- Here’s Looking at You (Chef Sieger Bayer) — Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese Bikini, Preserved Kumquat, Fermented Mustard, Caramelized Onion
- Son of A Gun (Chef Greg Inga) — Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese, Apple Butter, Pecan Caramel, Black Pepper, Toasted Ciabatta
- Magpie’s Softserve (Chef Warren Schwartz) — Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese Softserve and Blueberry Softserve Swirl
- Manhattan Beach Post (Chef James Martinez) — Brûléed Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese, Kumquat Marmalade, Pistachio Dukkah, Pickled Green Strawberry, Sesame Pastry, Frisée
- Mr. T (Chef Alisa Vannah) — Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese Tart, Honey Foam, Edible Flowers
- RYLA (Chef Cynthia Hetlinger) — Beets, Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese, Arugula, Nasturtium Pistou, Candied Macadamia Nuts, Champagne Vinaigrette, Seasonal Citrus
- Ghisallo (Chef Travis Passerotti) — Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese, Spring Peas, Snap Peas, Honey Dates, Toasted Walnuts, Walnut-Date Vinaigrette
- Superfine Playa (Chef Dresden Kaiser) — Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese, Fermented Garlic Honey, Kumquat Jam, Olive Tapenade, Speck, Sourdough Crostini
Star Chefs is also offering a social media giveaway that will keep you eating well after April. If you order a StarChefs x Humboldt Fog Discovery Month dish, be sure to snap a photo and share it on Instagram for a chance to win $100 toward your next meal at the restaurant. Don’t forget to tag @StarChefs and @CypressGrovers with the hashtag #DiscoverHumboldtFog to enter.
Catch the Shows during Los Angeles Theatre Week (March 26th to April 14th)
Los Angeles Theatre Week is a magical two weeks when the best local shows and musicals are available for as low as $20 a ticket!
From Tuesday, March 26, through Sunday, April 14, 2024, enjoy Jelly’s Last Jam at the Pasadena Playhouse for $20, Clue at the Ahmanson for $30 (future shows discounted for Theatre Week), and Fat Ham at the Geffen for $50.
Get more details on the more than 75 productions offering discounted tickets on their website.
Get all the Spring Feels (Ongoing)
The Super bloom is upon us, which is the best time of year to get out and smell the flowers.
In the Los Angeles area, the must-view spots include Point Dume in Malibu and Chino Hills State Park in Chino Hills. If you choose to venture out a little further to the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, you can check out their live cam first so you don’t waste your gas in case things aren’t blooming yet to your liking.
You can also check out Cuyama Buckhorn for their Fourth Annual Wild Flour Celebration from April 5th to the 7th. Events center on wildflowers and wild flour, as the name suggests, and you can expect classes, hiking, and More. Visit the website to learn more about accommodations for your weekend.
Play at the Santa Anita Spring Carnival (April 4th to the 7th)
There’s something for everyone at the Santa Anita Spring Carnival in Arcadia. Taking place the 4th through the 7th of April. Events include a BBQ Championship, an infield Easter Egg Hunt, Rides, and More.
Purchase your tickets here for Unlimted Ride Wristbands for as low as $28, plus entrance and parking. On-site tickets are also available for a few dollars more.
Save Big on National Burrito Day (April 4th)
National Burrito Day is April 4th and the deals are still coming in as of publishing this post. Visit Tocaya Modern Mexican for FREE Chips AND Guacamole with any Burrito purchase.
Attend First Fridays at the Natural History Museum (April 5th)
Party with the dinosaurs after dark during the First Fridays event at the Natural History Museum. This month’s theme is The Nature of Gender and includes live music, signature cocktails, and curated family fun.
Tickets are $20 or FREE for members. Get them here. The event begins at 5 p.m.
Party at the Angels 1st Home Game (April 5th)
It’s officially baseball season, and the Angels are playing at home in Anaheim on Friday, April 5th, at 6:39 p.m. against the Red Socks. Enjoy discounted tickets with this link.
Be sure to stop by Solita Anaheim (cross from Parking Lot 9A of Angel Stadium) for Happy Hour beginning at 3 p.m. Their Taco of the Month is Cochinita Pibil Taco with slow-cooked pork, habanero-pickled onions, radish, and cilantro ($10).
Remember to leave room for the New Angels Stadium Menu lineup, either. It’s going to be a delicious season.
Eat up at the 7th Annual Masters of Taste (April 7th)
Sample over 100 Master Chefs, Beverage Masters, and Dessert Masters, all the while benefiting Union Station Homeless Services. The event occurs in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, with general admission beginning at 4 p.m. and V.I.P. at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 7th, 2024.
Please purchase your tickets here before they sell out and use the code EATDRINKLA24 for $10 off. 100% of your purchase will go to benefit Union Station Homeless Services.
Sip some Suds on National Beer Day (April 7th)
National Beer Day is April 7th, and Yard House is celebrating with $10 Half Yards All Day. That’s 32 ounces of the cold stuff.
Dog Haus Biergarten will be offering upgrades all day, so when you buy a pint, you’ll be upgraded to a liter. You’ll find locations in Burbank, Pasadena, Long Beach, and Alhambra.
Lastly, it’s never been a more perfect day to visit the Montrose Craft Beer Festival along Honolulu Avenue. The event is from Noon to 4 p.m., and for your $55 Ticket, you get unlimited Drink Pours and Food Samples along with a souvenir 4-oz tasting glass while you enjoy Live Music and Lawn Games. The event is for 21 and over only.
Glimpse a Total Solar Eclipse (April 8th)
On April 8th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST, there will be a total solar eclipse across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. completely blocking the face of the sun. Most of North America can view at least a partial solar eclipse.
Check out your local Public Library for FREE Programming, including a Glasses Giveaway, or sign up to view it along with NASA during a virtual viewing session.
Enjoy a Free Concert (April 10th, April 17th, April 24th)
Elevate your lunchtime in DTLA with a FREE Concert courtesy of the Colburn School for Performing Arts. The first 50 attendees will also receive a voucher for something sweet from their cafe. The school is located at 200 S. Grand Avenue. and concerts begin at noon.
Attend Coachella (April 12th-14th & April 19th-21st)
Weekend 1 is almost sold out for this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where you can enjoy everyone from Doja Cat to No Doubt.
As for drinks, the Non-Alcoholic Bar, The New Bar, is one of this year’s festival partners. It is set up within 12 Peaks VIP and Indio Central Market. Expect a playful lounge feel with festival-inspired cocktails, wine, beer, and more—just sans the booze.
Visit the OC Japan Fair (April 19th to the 21st)
The 14th Annual OC Japan Fair is back at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. Tickets are only $10 for an all-day experience of authentic Japanese culture, food, and more. This includes a Tuna Cutting demonstration, Cosplay, Flower Arranging, and all things Japan. Get even more details on their Website.
Enjoy Easy Mornings at Grand Park (April 20th and 27th)
Enjoy four hours of FREE family fun designed to support small businesses and encourage creativity in the community on Saturdays from 10 to 2 p.m. Activities at Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Easy Mornings include Yoga, Puppet Shows, Crafts, and Live DJ Entertainment. Food will be available for purchase. See this link for more information.
Get “Toasted” on 4/20
When a sandwich shop has the word toasted in its name, you know it’ll have something good going on for 4/20. The Deal of the Day for Cheba Hut Toasted Subs is Nug Sandwiches for just $4.20, plus a FREE Cheba Hut 4/20 Branded Frisbee with purchase – because that’s probably the only activity you can manage today.
If you’d like to go a little more hardcore this holiday, The Original Cannabis Cafe in West Hollywood is back in business, and reservations are available. It is a combination restaurant and dispensary for the over-21 crowd.
Stop and Smell the Apples (April 20th and 21st)
Willowbrook Farm is holding its annual Apple Blossom Festival over the weekend of April 20th in Oak Glen, California. Activities include Cider Tasting, Flower Arranging, and Farm Animals. The event is FREE; you just need to RSVP. Pre-purchase of Spring Grazing Boxes is also available here for $45.
Plan the Perfect Passover (April 22nd to April 30th)
Celebrate Passover with your extended family at AKASHA with their annual Passover Seder on Monday, April 22nd, at 6:15 p.m. This year, the event will be hosted by the award-winning cookbook author Joan Nathan!
Pricing for the Seder is $160 for adults and $108 for children under ten and includes a Reception, a 3-course Meal including Wine and Coffee, and a Service led by Merissa Gerson Nathan.
Reserved ticketing is available on OpenTable. Passover to-go is also available.
Celebrate Earth Day (April 22nd)
More than 50 Earth Day Celebrations are happening in Los Angeles, including many a Beach Cleanup. Register here for the Venice Beach cleanup beginning at 10 a.m. on April 22nd. Glendale will hold an Earth Day Fair on April 20th, where you can donate clothes, enjoy games and face painting for kids, and learn about conservation. The event begins at 11 a.m. in Verdugo Park.
National Pretzel Day (April 26th)
Wonder where to get the Best Soft Pretzel in Los Angeles? I bet now you’re a little curious :).
Stagecoach Music Festival (April 26th-28th)
If you missed Coachella, perhaps you’d like to head out to the desert for another kind of concert. Celebrate Country music’s biggest music festival with passes for a whole weekend for the Stagecoach Music Festival to enjoy artists like Miranda Lambert and Willie Nelson in Indio, California.
Not able to leave home? Head to Desert 5 Spot in Hollywood for some cowboy country fun.
Pizza City Fest (April 27th and 28th)
Any way you slice it, this is going to be delicious. Pizza City Fest is a pizza festival hosted at L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles. The event takes place from Noon to 5 p.m. and features pies and demonstrations from over twenty of the hottest pizzerias in Los Angeles. Each day has different restaurants in attendance.
Tickets begin at $125 and UNLIMITED PIZZA SLICES and DRINKS. Kids under 3 are free. A portion of the proceeds will benefit C-CAP, a Careers through Culinary Arts program.
National Brunch Month (Ongoing April)
April is National Brunch Month, and these newish restaurants in Los Angeles have made it their specialty:
- Head to Negroni 3rd Street for Truffle Eggs and Aperol Spritzes.
- Ardor at The West Hollywood EDITION for Waffle Fried Chicken and Japanese Whiskey-Spiked Lattes.
- Also, don’t forget the Best Bottomless Mimosa Brunches in Los Angeles.
Future Events that Require Tickets
These events might not be in April, but if you don’t act fast, it “May” pass you by.
- Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry will be held again in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 4th, at Media Park in Culver City, CA. The event features over 40 Los Angeles Chefs and mixologists, cooking demos, games, and more, all benefiting No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger across the country. Tickets are expected to sell out, so don’t wait if this interests you.
- Also be sure to check out the first-ever Vegan Women’s Summit Restaurant Week from May 6th to the 12th. You can also attend the Vegan Women’s Summit on May 9th and 10th and learn more about that here.
I love reading all of it but my favorite was Everything you need to be doing in LA in April !
I wish there was one for Miami 🙂