Events
Jeni’s x Bridgerton Ice Cream Social with Live Vitamin String Quartet
Jan. 29. Dearest gentle readers: head to Jeni’s Los Feliz for free scoops and a little Regency-era theater, timed to Bridgerton’s return. Guests can sample special flavors highlighted by the limited-edition Queen Charlotte Sponge Cake, paired with a live performance by the Vitamin String Quartet—because nothing says “gossip” like strings and sugar. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. 954 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles. jenis.com
Koreatown Lunar Night Market Celebration
Jan. 31. Koreatown Plaza turns Lunar New Year into a full-on culture-and-snack mission: Chinese lion dance, Korean drum performances, taekwondo demos and a multicultural fashion show—free to attend. Show up early: the first 500 attendees get $15 food-court vouchers, with vendors that include Awoolim, Gamja Bawi, Pao Jao, Tonkatsu House and Bosco Bakery. Saturday 3-6 p.m. 928 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles. More Information
Griffith Park Run
Jan. 24. Spend Sunday morning running through Griffith Park on a pair of routes designed for all levels. The half marathon covers the park’s major trails, passing landmarks like the merry-go-round and the Autry Museum, while the shaded, flat 5K offers a more relaxed option—now open to dogs for the first time. Post-race, runners can refuel at food trucks and browse sampling booths, with registration proceeds benefiting the Los Angeles Parks Foundation. Sunday at 7:30 a.m. 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles. rungpr.com
Grammy Awards Pre-Party at Skybar
Jan. 31. Curated by Affinity Nightlife in collaboration with iHeartRadio, this official Grammy Awards Weekend preparty takes over Skybar at Mondrian Los Angeles for a red-carpet celebration tied to music’s biggest weekend. The invite-only atmosphere brings industry insiders and tastemakers together for a late-night showcase ahead of the Grammy Awards, with a strict black-tie and red-carpet glamour dress code enforced throughout the evening. Saturday at 9 p.m. 8440 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. Get Tickets Now
The Makers Hive Market Takes Over Santa Monica Place
Feb. 1. This one’s built for the “I need a gift and I need it to feel thoughtful” crowd: dozens of artisans, vintage finds and homemade treats posted up at Santa Monica Place. There are hands-on add-ons too—commission a “bad portrait,” paint a plant pot, or create a personalized fragrance hosted by Mi & YU Candle (The first 10 participants attend free and the first five sign-ups receive a complimentary essential oil gift box with 20 sample). There will also be live music from DJ Priscilla Like Presley. Sunday, noon-5 p.m. 395 Santa Monica Pl, Santa Monica. More Information
Food + Drinks
Pasadena Cheeseburger Week Final Call
Until Jan. 31. Pasadena’s annual tribute to its cheeseburger origin story turns the city into a roaming burger crawl, with specials, one-off creations and plenty of room for debate over “the best.” The final day of the celebration lands this Sunday, inviting diners to sample limited-edition burgers from 40 Pasadena restaurants while casting votes in the Cheeseburger Challenge. For locations and hours visit pasadenarestaurantweek.com
Chado Tea Room Debuts a Bridgerton-Inspired Afternoon Tea Service
Starts Jan. 29. Timed to the return of Bridgerton, this limited-time Afternoon Tea Service brings Regency-era flair to Los Angeles. Hosted at Chado Tea Room locations, the $69 per person experience features a curated selection of premium teas, pastrie and tea sandwiches—ranging from scones with clotted cream and lemon tea cake to truffled egg, smoked salmon, and cucumber tea sandwiches—paired with Bridgerton-inspired blends like Violet’s Rose Garden, Kate’s Masala Chai and Sophie’s Silver Tip Earl Grey. For specific locations and hours, visit chadotearoom.com
Robata JINYA Hollywood Happy Hour Special
Now Serving. Happy hour at Robata JINYA Hollywood centers on small plates and drinks designed for ease and pacing, with spicy tuna crispy rice, signature rolls, jinya chicken ramen and robata-grilled skewers moving steadily from the kitchen to the table. Located steps from the Capitol Records Building and the Pantages Theatre, the restaurant offers a composed setting for pre-show or post-work dining, complemented by a bar program featuring Japanese whiskies, sake, craft cocktails, beer and wine. Hours vary. 6529 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles. robatajinya.com
The Benjamin Hollywood Unveils New Menu
Now Serving. Executive Chef Hannah Martin-Duarte introduces new menu additions at The Benjamin Hollywood. The new dishes include a limited nightly beef sandwich inspired by the French dip, a roasted heirloom chicken with madeira and cremini mushrooms and a playful sweet-and-salty dessert dubbed Ben & Jary’s, featuring vanilla ice cream, chocolate-covered potato chips and cookie dough, plus a passion fruit tart finished with toasted meringue and graham cracker crust. Sunday – Wednesday, 5:30pm to 10 p.m. Thursday- Saturday, 5:30-11 p.m. 7174 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. thebenjaminhollywood.com
Tito’s Tacos Introduces Its First New Quesadilla in Decades
Jan. 31. The family-owned Los Angeles crunchy taco institution operated by the same family since 1959, debuts a new cheese quesadilla this weekend. It marks only the third new menu item in the restaurant’s history—after the veggie tamale introduced in 2020—bringing a longtime staff favorite out of “secret menu” status, a move led by owners Lynne Davidson, granddaughter of founder Benjamin Davidson and Wirt Morton. Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 11222 Washington Pl, Culver City. titostacos.com
Arts + Culture
Hilary Duff Returns to Pop With a New Era
Jan. 29. Hilary Duff reenters the pop landscape with her most confident chapter yet. After breaking out as the star of Lizzie McGuire, Duff launched a successful music career with 2003’s Metamorphosis, followed by her self-titled 2004 album and 2007’s Dignity—producing hits like “Come Clean” and “So Yesterday.” Now signed to Atlantic Records, Duff opens a new phase with the single “mature,” marking a clear evolution from teen pop icon to fully self-assured artist, while continuing her parallel success in television, film and publishing. Thursday at 7 p.m. 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
Mahler, Bartók & Ravel
Jan. 29-Feb. 1. Former Dudamel Fellow Elim Chan leads the Los Angeles Phil through Gustav Mahler’s Fourth Symphony at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. This work that moves from glistening lyricism to darker undercurrents of tension and release. The final movement brings South African soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha to the fore, embodying Mahler’s childlike vision of the afterlife with a voice praised for its warmth, ease and radiant high notes that lift the music toward something unmistakably transcendent. Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Friday at 11 a.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
Plant L.A.’s First Urban Miyawaki Forest at Gloria Molina Grand Park
Jan. 31. If you’ve ever wanted to literally put roots in the city, this is it: volunteers help plant L.A.’s first urban Miyawaki forest—dense, native, biodiversity-forward and designed to grow faster than traditional forests. The morning includes an opening ceremony and land blessing by Aztec dance troupe Yankuititl, plus demos, native plant giveaways, a seedball workshop and DJ Hello Stranger on soundtrack duty. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. grandparkla.org
Robot Karaoke at the Elysian: A Live Comedy Show That Rewrites Songs in Real Time
Jan. 30. This live karaoke show pushes the format into impossible mode by replacing the lyrics of any song with text supplied in real time, then challenging performers to sing the results on the spot. Powered by “The Weird Algorithm,” the system matches new words syllable-for-syllable to the original melody, creating performances that unfold live—each song written, sung and retired in a single night. Friday, 8-9:30 p.m. 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles. elysiantheater.com
Photo credit: Plant L.A at Grand Molina courtesy of the Sugi Foundation. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
