Events
Hammer Museum Exhibition Explores Living Materials and Perspectives
Opening April 4. At the Hammer Museum, experience Several Eternities in a Day: Form in the Age of Living Materials, an exhibition exploring how organic materials—from cacao and cochineal to clay, stone, and plants—carry memory, embody knowledge, and transform over time. Featuring twenty-two artists from across the Americas, the works highlight Indigenous and Brown knowledge systems, where materials are understood as living carriers of history, spirit, and cosmic connection. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 443-7000.
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LA Beer Fest 20th Anniversary at LA Center Studios
April 4. Grab a cold one and settle in for a daylong celebration of craft beer as the LA Beer Fest marks its 20th anniversary at LA Center Studios, featuring more than 200 pours from over 80 breweries alongside food trucks and live music. Tickets include unlimited beer samplings, with options for general admission or a Connoisseur ticket that adds access to a VIP lounge and event deck, tacos and exclusive beer selections. Saturday at noon. 450 S. Bixel Street, Los Angeles. labeerfest.la
Spring Morning with the Easter Bunny at Noble Rotisserie
April 4. A relaxed, family-friendly Easter spring morning unfolds at Noble Rotisserie at 2nd & PCH, where kids can build their own coconut whip frozen treat topped with oreos, sprinkles and strawberries while meeting the easter bunny for photos and selfies. the experience includes complimentary face painting and a bunny meet-and-greet with same-day purchase of a $10 kids treat box ticket, while adults can order food and drinks from the regular menu. Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m. 6430 E Pacific Coast Highway Ste 120, Long Beach. 2ndandpch.com
Rooftop Cinema Club Screens The Sandlot Under the L.A. Sky
April 5. A rooftop screening of The Sandlot brings a nostalgic baseball classic to the big screen, arriving just as MLB season returns, set against the backdrop of L.A.’s skyline. Guests can gather with friends for an open-air movie night, pairing the film’s timeless energy with the relaxed atmosphere of Rooftop Cinema Club. Must-have movie snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Sunday at 7:45 p.m. 888 S. Olive Street 4th Floor, Los Angeles. rooftopcinemaclub.com
Easter Egg Hunt at the Rose Bowl Stadium
April 4. Search for Easter eggs across one of the country’s most iconic fields as the rose bowl hosts its annual celebration, featuring more than 80,000 colorful eggs scattered across the stadium for kids 12 and under. beyond the hunt, a springtime festival unfolds with free activities, face painting, games, entertainment and arts and crafts just outside the field. early risers can opt for a ticketed bunny brunch, which includes access to a VIP egg hunt experience. Saturday at 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. visitpasadena.com
Food + Drinks
Evan Funke Revives Cult-Favorite Burger at Bar Avoja with Limited Weekly Drop
Now Serving. A cult-favorite burger returns to Los Angeles nearly two decades after first building its following, now reintroduced at Bar Avoja, the intimate aperitivo lounge inside Mother Wolf. Originally known for its rich build—prime brisket, Tillamook cheddar, onion fonduta, dill pickles and herb remoulade on brioche—the burger resurfaces in a strictly limited format, with just 20 available each Thursday night. The release leans into a drop-style model, turning the experience into a sought-after, late-night moment. After 8 p.m. After 1545 Wilcox Ave., Los Angeles. motherwolfla.com
Mastro’s Celebrates Easter
April 5. Easter dining unfolds across Mastro’s locations with a coastal brunch at Mastro’s Ocean Club Malibu and evening service at Mastro’s Steakhouse Beverly Hills and Mastro’s Ocean Club DTLA. The menu features dishes like maine lobster eggs benedict, red king crab omelet, wagyu sweet potato hash and a belgian waffle with matcha cream, alongside seafood towers, caviar-topped oysters, rack of lamb, Japanese A5 wagyu and the signature butter cake. Locations vary, this Sunday, Malibu brunch from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; Beverly Hills and DTLA dinner from 5 p.m. mastrosrestaurants.com
Zaytinya Introduces Mezze Tasting Menu in Culver City
Now Serving. A new Mezze tasting experience arrives at Zaytinya in Culver City, offering a communal, shareable dinner built around Mediterranean flavors from Turkey, Greece and Lebanon. The $70 per person menu highlights seasonal ingredients through a variety of small plates, including hommus with harissa chili crisp, crispy brussels afelia, soutzoukakia meatballs and chicken shish taouk, with a vegetarian option available. The experience is complemented by signature cocktails such as the 3 p.m. in Istanbul, ancient olive martini and Za’atar margarita. 8801 Washington Blvd., Culver City. zaytinya.com
Ardor Hosts Easter Brunch with Vegetable-Forward Menu
April 5. A multi-course brunch experience takes over Ardor’s lush dining room and outdoor patio, featuring a vegetable-forward menu inspired by spring produce. The meal begins with shareable starters like milk bread, calamari,and farmers market fruits and vegetables, followed by chef-driven stations including eggs made to order, a griddle station with waffles and a gravlax station with bagels and accompaniments. Entrées include katsu Petaluma chicken, sweet potato curry, lobster pasta, steak frites, pan seared branzino and the Ardor burger, finishing with a patisserie display of carrot cakes, cheesecake bunnies and lemon meringue tarts. $135 per person, $55 for children. Sunday , hours vary. 9040 West Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. Reserve Now
Mom’s List at Culver City
April 2. A new burger concept from founder Ziad “Zee” Batal opens in Culver City, rooted in a transparency-first approach to American comfort food inspired by his mother’s focus on quality ingredients. Led by Michelin-recognized Chef Scott Howard, the menu features organic, grass-fed beef burgers, hand-cut sides and milkshakes made with thoughtfully sourced dairy. The space also includes Mom’s Market, offering ingredients from partners like Eel River Organic Beef, Straus Family Creamery and Häsi Bread. Opening day includes a special for the first 50 moms, who will receive a complimentary meal with a photo. Open Daily 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 4114 Sepulveda Blvd. Unit E, Culver City. mymomslist.com
Arts + Culture
A Perfect Night of Dance!
April 9-12. Sylvia features the perfect marriage of sumptuous choreography by Sir Frederick Ashton and one of ballet’s most beautiful scores composed by Léo Delibes! With ABT’s roster of international ballet stars and our own Pacific Symphony performing live, don’t miss the romance and grandeur of the soaring mythological tale! 5 performances only, April 9 – 12 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts! 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 714.556.2787. scfta.org
Mitski at Hollywood High School
April 2-4. An intimate five-night run at Hollywood High School’s auditorium brings Mitski back to a smaller stage, tracing her evolution from DIY beginnings to sold-out venues. The performances feature a mix of fan favorites alongside new material from her latest album, Nothing’s About to Happen to Me. Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. 1521 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
Tchaikovsky & Haydn at The Walt Disney Concert Hall
April 2-4. Austrian conductor Manfred Honeck leads a dynamic program that brings together Tchaikovsky’s symphony of fate with one of Haydn’s celebrated London Symphonies, noted for its commanding timpani and moments of wit in the bassoon. The evening also features a fluid, expressive concerto by Carl Reinecke, performed by LA Phil principal flutist Denis Bouriakov, adding a lighter, melodic contrast to the program’s larger symphonic scale. Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Friday at 11 a.m. 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
Grand Park Hosts Free Family-Friendly Community Days
April 4. Two mornings of free, community-driven programming unfold at Gloria Molina Grand Park, bringing together yoga sessions, hands-on crafts, live music, dance and nature-based activities designed for all ages. The weekend also features appearances from the Bob Baker Marionette Theater, adding a playful, nostalgic element to the lineup. Saturday at 10 a.m. 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. grandparkla.org
PaleyFest Returns to the Dolby Theatre with Star-Studded TV Panels
Starts April 4. Geek out with fellow TV fans at PaleyFest, the annual festival of screenings and conversations with the cast and creators behind today’s biggest shows, returning to the Dolby Theatre. This year’s lineup includes panels for The Pitt, Pluribus, Emily in Paris, Scrubs, Your Friends & Neighbors, a 50th anniversary of Charlie’s Angels and L.A.-set favorites Nobody Wants This and Shrinking, with appearances from stars including Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Lily Collins, Zach Braff, Jon Hamm and more. Opening day this Saturday at 7 p.m. 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. paleycenter.org
Photo Credit: Easter Egg Hunt courtesy of the Rose Bowl. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
