Events
Maverick Helicopters: SoCal’s Luxury Sky
Now Open. Available year-round, Maverick Helicopters offers exclusive helicopter transfers and scenic tours from Santa Monica Airport to Catalina Island. Enjoy 25-minute flights with breathtaking coastal, city, and island views — a fast, luxurious alternative to traditional travel. Santa Monica Airport, 3223 Donald Douglas Loop S., Santa Monica. (844) 722-4511. FlyMaverick.com
L.A. Marathon
March 8. The annual Los Angeles Marathon begins at Dodger Stadium, sending more than 25,000 runners across 26.2 miles of city streets before looping through West Los Angeles toward Century City. Spectators line the route to cheer on participants, while a concurrent charity half-marathon runs directly from Dodger Stadium to Avenue of the Stars. Sunday at 6:30 a.m. 1000 Vin Scully Ave., Los Angeles. mccourtfoundation.org
Studio Ghibli Day at the Little Tokyo Flea Market
March 8. A Studio Ghibli–inspired pop-up transforms the first two floors and outdoor plaza of Little Tokyo Galleria into a marketplace of film merch, collectibles and fan-made creations. Part of the Little Tokyo Flea Market, the event features art, apparel and trinkets inspired by Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro and Howl’s Moving Castle, alongside vintage goods, handmade jewelry, Japanese snacks, themed cookies, flash tattoos and photo ops. Admission is free. Sunday, noon-5 p.m. 333 S Alameda Street, Los Angeles. More Information
Barks & Brews
March 7. A dog-friendly gathering takes over the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, pairing an afternoon outdoors with food trucks, craft pours from Mt. Lowe Brewing Company and activities for pups and their owners. Guests can snap a complimentary portrait with their dog, test the agility course and meet adoptable animals from Pasadena Humane. Proceeds support both the local animal shelter and the Arboretum Foundation. Dogs must remain on leash and are limited to paved paths and grass areas. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Los Angeles. arboretum.org
Food + Drinks
Women in Whisky at The Maybourne Beverly Hills
Now Open. The Maybourne Beverly Hills marks Women’s History Month with a “Women in Whisky” residency at The Whisky Bar, spotlighting women-owned spirits brands Jackson McCrea and Lodestar. The first half of the month highlights Jackson McCrea Rye—an award-winning Tennessee whiskey finished in French oak Syrah barrels—featured in the Jackson McCrea Lavender Collins, a cocktail combining the rye with lavender syrup, lemon juice and club soda, garnished with fresh lavender. Hours vary. 225 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills. maybourne.com
The Butcher’s Daughter New Functional Forward Menu
Now Serving. The popular plant-based brand introduces a Functional-Forward menu developed with performance nutrition specialist Mary Shenouda, translating athlete-inspired fueling principles into plant-forward dishes built around whole ingredients. Highlights include the Diversity Grain Bowl for sustained energy, the Restore & Recover Smoothie designed to support recovery and muscle repair and the Performance Pancake aimed at focus and cognitive support. Select dishes also incorporate functional additions from partners Magic Mind and ZOE. For specific hours and locations visit thebutchersdaughter.com
Gott’s Roadside Opens at the Original Farmers Market
Now Open. Napa Valley favorite Gott’s Roadside lands at the Original Farmers Market at 3rd & Fairfax, serving an elevated take on American roadside classics. The menu from chef Jennifer Rebman includes burgers like green chile and kimchi, chicken tenders, a french dip with braised beef and gruyère, ahi poke crispy tacos and an ahi burger with ginger-wasabi mayo. The location also features a dedicated soft-serve window with Strauss organic vanilla, chocolate and swirl. Hours vary. 6333 West 3rd Street #706, Los Angeles. gotts.com
Levain Bakery x Montauk General Pop-Up
March 6-8. A weekend collaboration brings together Levain Bakery and Montauk General for the debut of the Cookie Milk Matcha, a limited drink made with Montauk General’s matcha and “cookie milk” steeped from Levain’s white chocolate macadamia cookies, finished with salted sweet cream and cookie crumble. Limited-edition merchandise will also be available during the pop-up. Check out website for specific days where the pop-up will be at. More Information
Regarding Her At Smorgasburg: La Festa Della Donna
March 8. Regarding Her hosts La Festa Della Donna, an International Women’s Day celebration at Smorgasburg Los Angeles at ROW DTLA, supported by San Pellegrino. Pasta and sandwich maker Leah Ferrazzani returns for a one-day pop-up serving her signature sandwiches, alongside Regarding Her merchandise and market vendors including Amiga Amore and partners from the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles and Forager Crafts. The market’s regular Regarding Her vendors also participate, creating a daylong showcase of women shaping L.A.’s food scene. Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 777 S. Alameda Street, Los Angeles. More Information
Arts + Culture
Dudamel Conducts Beethoven’s “Pastoral” and Adès’
Inferno
Starts March 5. Gustavo Dudamel leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in a program that moves from the pastoral calm of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 to the fiery intensity of Thomas Adès’ Inferno. Beethoven’s “Pastoral,” known for its birdsong woodwinds and rumbling thunderstorm passages, captures the composer’s love of the countryside, while Adès’ score—part of his Dante ballet and a Grammy-winning orchestral recording—plunges the evening into a darker, dramatic sound world. Thursday at 8 p.m. Friday at 11 a.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
The Strumbellas Live at The Regent Theater
March 6. Platinum-charting indie-folk band The Strumbellas headline The Regent Theater in Downtown Los Angeles in support of their latest EP, Burning Bridges Into Dust. Known for energetic, sing-along live shows, the two-time JUNO Award winners return with new material produced by GRAMMY-nominated producer Chad Copelin. The EP continues the band’s blend of songwriting and anthemic indie-folk, following the global success of their hit single “Spirits,” which topped the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart and has surpassed a billion streams worldwide. Friday at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. 448 S. Main Street, Los Angeles. regentdtla.com
MUSE/IQUE: Qunicy’s World
March 5-8. The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts hosts MUSE/IQUE as it opens its season with a concert celebrating the musical legacy of Quincy Jones. The program spans genres and highlights songs associated with artists including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles. Vocalists Vanessa Bryan and Brandon Victor Dixon perform alongside the MUSE/IQUE Orchestra. Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 2:30 p.m. 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org
Step Inside Gorillaz’s Wild World
Ongoing. The immersive House of Kong exhibition lands in Downtown Los Angeles at Rolling Greens DTLA following its London debut with Gorillaz. The experience guides visitors through the band’s animated universe, tracing the stories and evolution of Murdoc, 2D, Russel and Noodle through interactive installations and archival material. A dedicated gift shop featuring discography-inspired merchandise and limited-edition collectibles serves as the entry point to the larger House of Kong experience. Open daily, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Rolling Greens, 1005 Mateo Street, Los Angeles.
houseofkong.gorillaz.com
Photo Credit: Haoyuan Ren, courtesy of MUSE/IQUE. All images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
