What to do in Los Angeles this Weekend!
Are you wondering what to do in Los Angeles this weekend? EatDrinkLA has you covered with cuisine, culture, and kiddos; plus, anytime I can save you money, I will!
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Friday, October 21st
The most celebrated Banana Pudding in the world is going Vegan, and only in Los Angeles (for now). Magnolia Bakery will be serving a Vegan Pudding at the West Hollywood location from now until October 26th. Try it for yourself this weekend!
This is the last weekend of dineLA as it ends on October 28th. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy prix-fixe meals for as low as $15.
It’s National Seafood Month until the end of the month, and Bluewater Grill is offering a special 3-course seafood dinner for two people for just $65 through Oct. 31. Guests can choose between nine entrees like Grilled or Blackened Rainbow Trout or Moules Frites, Soup or Salad or Wine, and a slice of Key Lime Pie. Locations include Redondo Beach and Catalina Island, among others.
This weekend also offers the O.C. Japan Fair, where guests can enjoy food vendors, performances, and a very cool Tuna Cutting Show. Tickets are $10, and Kids under 6 and kids at heart over 65 are FREE! The event takes place at the O.C. Fairgrounds.
Saturday, October 22nd
Explore what the great art institutions have to offer during Grand Ave Arts: All Access from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Grand Avenue in DTLA. You can register here for this free event or just stop by for family-fun like an Instrument Petting Zoo from the Colburn School, recycled art making courtesy of the Broad, and performances from the LA Opera and the LA Phil.
Benefit a good cause while sipping cocktails and admiring gorgeous goldwork at Dale Hernsdorf’s benefit for Planned Parenthood called Capturing Time. The event takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Institute of Contemporary Art in DTLA. The event features food and drinks by Guerrilla Tacos and complimentary valet – all they are asking is a donation toward the cause in return. RSVP here.
This is also the last weekend for the Santa Anita Oktoberfest in Arcadia, taking place October 22nd and 23rd. Use the code GERMAN22 to get $10 off tickets purchased online. That brings the General Package down to $27 dollars, and that includes 8 3 oz Beer Pours.
Sunday, October 23rd
Celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Brig in Venice with 70-cent cocktails, complimentary Brig tattoos (yep, you read that right), swag, and live music. Those well-priced cocktails are available from 2 to 4 p.m., but the party will be on from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. A portion of all proceeds from the Anniversary Party will benefit St. Joseph Center.
Capturing Time will also be on view at the Institute of Contemporary Art in DTLA from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a special presentation on Gold by Sara E Cole, assistant curator of antiquities at the J.Paul Getty Museum at 2 p.m. Admission is FREE.
Lastly, Haunt O’Ween is fun for the whole family, with 200,000 square feet of tricks, treats, and more from 4 to 10 p.m. in Topanga Canyon. Ticket prices begin at $36. Choose a date if you dare! It’s on until October 31st.
Friday, October 7th
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will be offering its weekly FREE Jazz Fridays concert at 6 p.m. Check the calendar for your favorites. No reservations are necessary.
Haunt O’Ween is fun for the whole family with 200,000 square feet of tricks, treats, and more from 4 to 10 p.m. in Topanga Canyon. Ticket prices begin at $36. Choose a date if you dare! It’s on all month long!
Benny Boy Brewing Oktoberfest Weekend begins today and runs until Sunday. This 21-and-over event features three Benny Boy German Beers on tap, along with eats and competitions. Those in costume save $1 off steins. October 9th features OktobHERfest Women-owned, pop-up food vendors. Hours vary by day.
Also, in Oktoberfest news, the Long Beach Oktoberfest is on tonight for just adults and then for the whole family on Saturday and Sunday. Come for Bavarian Brews and chews, music, and more for just $20 for the day.
Saturday, October 8th
The Vegan Street Fair Night Festival in North Hollywood kicks off today from 3 to 10 p.m. The entry is FREE, and Vegan food and drinks from vendors like Wolfie’s Hot Chicken and Dina’s Dumplings are available for purchase. are available for purchase. Reserve with Eventbrite, where you can also upgrade your passes to skip the line and bring home some swag. The event also takes place on Sunday.
Grand Park in DTLA is celebrating their 10th Anniversary with two days of FREE Concerts and Family Fun! Saturday night is all music from 6 to 10 p.m., while Sunday begins bright and early with CicLAvia’s Heart of L.A. bicycle ride at 9 a.m. and Family Yoga at 9:10 a.m. Both days include food trucks and family-friendly live entertainment
Sunday, October 9th
Have you heard of Family Style Fest? In truth, I hadn’t, but it might be one of the better food festivals out there right now. Taking place from 12 to 8 p.m. in the CBS lot, it’s a chance to try some of the hardest restaurants to snag rezzies in. Enjoy bites from Osteria Mozza, Motherwolf, Antico Nuovo, Yangban Society, and more. BadMaash will also be there doing a super cool collaboration with Future Farm making plant-based Indian Nachos. The ticket prices are fairly affordable for a food festival beginning at $60, but you still need to pay for food. VIP Tickets have more freebies attached – but those are currently sold out. Again, consider this your chance to try the restaurants with impossible reservations and just purchase the food you’re most excited about. Bonus: kids under 12 are free! Usually, you can’t even bring kids to a boozy food fest, so I’m really loving this one.
Also, on Sunday, it’s World Sake Day, and OTOTO in Echo Park is celebrating with an afternoon tasting featuring 40 different Sakes along with Katsu Sando bites and other delicious nosh. The event takes place from 2 to 5 p.m., and you can secure your spot on the OTOTO Tock page. The cost is $65.
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