Events
Dodgers Home Opener Weekend Brings Rings, Rivalry & Giveaways
March 26-28. Opening weekend at Dodger Stadium kicks off a new season as the defending World Series champions face the Arizona Diamondbacks. Thursday’s opener features Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound, setting the tone for the series. Friday includes a special World Series ring ceremony honoring the team and coaching staff, while Saturday brings a fan-favorite giveaway with a Will Smith “Game 7 Home Run” bobblehead. First game starts this Thursday at 6 p.m. 1000 Vin Scully Ave., Los Angeles. mlb.com
Vegan Street Fair
March 28-29. A weekend-long plant-based food festival brings dozens of vendors from across the country to Westwood Village, serving everything from pizza and burgers to ice cream and desserts. Guests can sample a wide range of bites priced at $5 and under or opt for full portions of standout dishes. The event centers around 1036 Broxton Avenue, home to one of L.A.’s largest pedestrian plazas and is both family- and pet-friendly. Admission is free, with optional $84 swag bags featuring over $200 worth of vegan products. Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. 1036 Broxton Ave., Los Angeles. veganstreetfair.com
VendorFest Night Market
March 29. A large-scale civic night market takes over Gloria Molina Grand Park, honoring the legacy of Los Angeles street vendors. The evening brings together food, music and art in a celebration of community, resilience and the cultural fabric that shapes the city. This free Downtown L.A. event invites guests to experience the stories and flavors that define L.A.’s street food scene. Sunday, 5-9 p.m. 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. grandparkla.org/vendorfest
Benny Boy Carnival
March 28. A carnival-themed anniversary party marks four years with a full day of entertainment, including live music, carnival games, face painting and flash tattoos. Guests are encouraged to come ready to dance, drink and take part in the festivities throughout the day. The celebration is free and open to the public. Saturday at noon. 1821 Daly Street, Los Angeles. bennyboybrewing.com
The Festival of Undiscovered Grapes
March 28. A wine festival dedicated to under-the-radar varietals invites guests to explore unique pours beyond the usual chardonnay and pinot noir. Attendees can sample wines made from lesser-known grapes like semillon, tannat and teroldego, sourced from more than 50 California wineries. Bottles can be purchased onsite and delivered after the event for a flat $20 fee, waived with purchases of 12 or more. Saturday at 2 p.m. 356 S. Mission Road, Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
Food + Drinks
LOQUI Expands to La Brea with Elevated Mexican Cuisine
March 27. A new Mid-City outpost arrives on La Brea as LOQUI expands its footprint with a 30-seat space designed in collaboration with SAINT, featuring warm wood accents, stucco walls and custom artwork by local artist Ellie Richards. Known for its laid-back approach, the menu centers on tacos and bowls with options like achiote-marinated chicken, beef birria, pork cochinita, spicy garlic butter shrimp and mushrooms in chile oil and soy, alongside its signature Northern Mexico-style flour tortillas, quesadillas and housemade salsas. Seasonal agua frescas are available, with Mexican craft beers and agave-wine cocktails to follow, plus taco kits and catering offerings for groups. Open daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 176 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. eatloqui.com
Söbuneh West Hollywood
Now Serving. Inspired by the Persian word for breakfast, Söbuneh introduces an all-day café in West Hollywood rooted in slow mornings and globally influenced comfort food. The menu centers on breakfast burritos made with pasture-raised organic eggs, including options like the Sig with beef chorizo, avocado and tater tots, the Cali with steak and heirloom pico and the Veg with black beans and pickled jalapeños, all served with house aiolis. A specialty drink program features offerings like the honey cloud latte, sonnati latte with saffron and rose cream, Persian fog and matcha narangi. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. & Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 8447-B Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. sobuneh.com
Sip & Sample Fridays at Andaz West Hollywood
Now Serving. Ease into the weekend at Riot House inside Andaz West Hollywood with Sip & Sample Fridays, a weekly tasting series featuring chef-curated small bites paired with local craft beverages. The rotating lineup highlights seasonal California wines, small-batch beers and ciders, transforming the space into a relaxed, social tasting room. Designed as a casual pre-evening experience, the series offers hotel guests a curated introduction to the property’s culinary approach and Southern California’s vibrant beverage scene. Fridays, 4-5 p.m. 8401 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. hyatt.com
Sunday Supper Series at Nettuno
March 29. A new weekly dining series at Nettuno introduces a rotating, family-style experience inspired by regional Italian traditions. Each Sunday highlights a different region—from Sicilia to Toscana—through a multi-course menu of antipasti, handmade pastas, secondi and dolci, designed to evoke the feeling of gathering around a long table in Italy. $65 per person. 210 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. Reserve Now
Arts + Culture
Don’t Myth This Gorgeous Ballet!
April 9-12. Big ballet returns in a big way with American Ballet Theatre’s lavish production of Sylvia at Segerstrom Center for the Arts! Choreographed by one of ballet’s great visionaries, Sir Frederick Ashton, this rarely performed classic combines the elegance of classical ballet with elements of Greek mythology. 5 performances only, April 9–12. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 714.556.2787. scfta.org
Here Lies Love
Now Playing. A disco musical exploring the rise and fall of former Filipino first lady Imelda Marcos arrives at the Mark Taper Forum with Here Lies Love, featuring music and lyrics by David Byrne and beats by Fatboy Slim. The production, directed by Snehal Desai, brings an all-Filipino cast to the stage, led by Reanne Acasio in a standout performance as Imelda. Timed with the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution, the show blends high-energy spectacle with a pointed look at power, celebrity and the fragility of democracy. Showtimes vary. 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
Diavolo Presents Escape with Gravity-Defying Performance
Starts March 28. A new production from Los Angeles-based company Diavolo blends athleticism and architecture as dancers climb, soar and balance across custom-built structures. Created by Jacques Heim, Escape explores movement, space and time in the troupe’s intimate black box theater, offering a close-up view of its signature, gravity-defying choreography. VIP tickets include a complimentary drink and priority access to interact with one of the performance structures. First show is this Saturday at 8 p.m. 616 Moulton Ave., Los Angeles. diavolo.org
33rd Annual Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival
March 26-29. The longest-running solo festival for women in Los Angeles returns with the theme “The Strength We Carry,” marking its 33rd year with a multicultural lineup of performers from around the world. The festival opens with a catered Champagne gala in Hollywood before continuing in North Hollywood with a weekend of multidisciplinary performances spanning dance, opera, puppetry, and storytelling across six programs. Tickets for individual performances start at $30. Thursday-Sunday, showtimes vary. 5112 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood.
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Cherry Blossom Cultural Festival Brings Dance, Music and Art to Torrance
March 29. Spend an afternoon beneath blooming cherry blossoms at this annual Pan-Asian celebration in Torrance, featuring live dance performances and traditional Japanese folk music. The festival also includes a craft fair with ceramics, textiles and handmade goods from local artisans, alongside food from South Bay vendors. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic among the pink and white blooms. Sunday at 11 a.m. 4045 190th Street, Torrance. torranceca.gov
Photo Credit: Aura Mayari and the company of HERE LIES LOVE at the Mark Taper Forum. Photo by Jeff Lorch. All images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
