Events
LA Beer Fest
April 5. Now in its 17th year, one of the city’s favorite beer celebration pours into LA Center Studios with over 80 breweries, 200 beers, food trucks and live music. General admission includes unlimited tastings (food sold separately), while Connoisseur’s Tickets offer access to a private deck with rare brews and commemorative glassware. Two sessions are available: This Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. 1201 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run
April 6. Support the Pasadena Humane Society—especially after their heroic response to the Eaton Fire—by lacing up for their annual walk around the Rose Bowl. The event raises vital funds to care for local shelter pets and includes photo ops, pet-friendly vendors, food trucks, a training park and even a dog costume contest. Attendance is free, but participants are encouraged to register or form fundraising teams. Dogs welcome, but not required. Sunday, registrations begin at 8 a.m. 360 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. give.pasadenahumane.org
Renaissance Pleasure Faire
Starts April 5. Here ye, hear ye. The Renaissance Pleasure Faire returns to Irwindale for another season of Elizabethan revelry, transforming 20 acres of the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area into a lively village filled with jousting tournaments, queen’s tea parties, stage performances, hearty fare, ales, games and costumed merriment. As the oldest Ren Faire in the country, it showcases weekends of immersive entertainment—day and season passes available online for those ready to step back in time. Every Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 15501 Arrow Highway, Irwindale. renfair.com
Back to Nature Pop-Up
April 4-6. Abbot Kinney is getting a delicious pop-up takeover with the Back to Nature Snack Stop, a weekend-long celebration filled with crave-worthy snacks, surprise giveaways and good vibes. Swing by for brunch bites, nostalgic treats, surf shack hangouts and a special guest appearance by cookbook author Molly Baz. Expect hands-on fun, free goodies for early birds and plenty of flavor-packed snacks to keep you munching all weekend long. Starts this Friday at 1 p.m. 1306 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice Beach. More Information
Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Easy Mornings
April 5 & 19 . Bring ease to your Saturday mornings at Grand Park with two free community days designed to refresh the body and soul in the wake of the wildfires. Expect yoga, arts and crafts, outdoor games, dancing, music and nature-driven activities—plus a dog adoption fair. Bob Baker Marionette Theater will charm with puppet shows, while Smorgasburg curates a marketplace filled with local vendors and picnic-ready eats. Saturday at 10 p.m. 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. grandparkla.org
Food + Drinks
Sip, Savor, and Indulge: Tea Time at ALK
Now Serving. Indulge in an elegant afternoon at The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood’s ALK with an exclusive Tea Time experience, featuring a curated selection of fine teas, delicate pastries, and savory bites. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Available Monday through Friday from 2- 5 p.m. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles. Elevate your afternoon by booking your tea time at godfreyhotelhollywood.com
DJ Oxana takes over Jade Beverly Hills
April 4. The night comes alive with a high-octane set from DJ Oxana, spinning global beats at Jade Beverly Hills. Guests can groove to the rhythm while savoring standout dishes like wagyu carpaccio with uni and white truffle oil, hamachi crudo with ponzu and chili crisp, or the indulgent diamond roll stacked with lobster, seared salmon, caviar and gold flake. For something hands-on, the D.I.Y. hand roll platter adds an interactive flair to the modern Japanese dining experience. Friday at 9 p.m. 467 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills. jadebeverlyhills.com
The Bar Handrolls by Seabutter
Now Open. The sister concept of Seabutter Sushi has opened at The Americana at Brand, offering an intimate chef-to-table experience with premium handrolls served in a lively bar-style setting. This new location showcases both brands under one roof—inviting diners to enjoy specialties like the Seabutter Deluxe Hand Roll Set with toro, salmon and yellowtail; the delicate Seabutter Spoon with uni, caviar and toro; and the Uni Shooter with quail egg, ponzu and sake. Monday-Sunday, 12-9 p.m. 120 Caruso Ave., Glendale. thebar.sb
SKIMS Drive-In
April 2-6. Mel’s Drive-In gets a stylish makeover as it becomes SKIMS Drive-In, a limited-time pop-up blending the classic diner experience with the sleek, minimal aesthetic of Kim Kardashian’s brand. From April 2–6, the historic eatery will feature a custom photo booth, a curated menu and signature SKIMS touches throughout. Shoppers at the SKIMS flagship receive priority access to this immersive, retro-meets-modern dining moment. Hours vary. 8585 W. Sunset Blvd,, West Hollywood. Reserve Now
Water Grill
Open. Known for premium seafood and first-of-season specialties, Water Grill is a go-to for date nights with its spacious patio and summery dishes like shrimp scampi, spot prawns and live California spiny lobster. Guests can also enjoy oysters, charcoal-grilled steaks and craft cocktails while soaking in the warmer temps outdoors. Sunday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. 544 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. watergrill.com
Arts + Culture
An American Ballet Theatre Premiere
April 3-6. SoCal dance lovers are rejoicing as American Ballet Theatre debuts The Winter’s Tale at Segerstrom Center this week. Be the very first to see Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s latest masterpiece – performed by the superstar dancers of American Ballet Theatre and featuring live music from Pacific Symphony. Tonight–Sunday only. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org
John Williams Spotlight with the LA Phil
April 5-6. Experience the magic of cinema through the music of legendary composer John Williams, as the LA Philharmonic brings his most iconic scores to life at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. From the soaring Superman March to the theme from Jurassic Park, audiences will be swept into the thrilling worlds of wizards, Jedis and adventurers. The program includes moving selections from Star Wars, including Princess Leia’s Theme and Throne Room and Finale, as well as three rousing pieces from Indiana Jones. Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m., Hours vary. 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
Terence Blanchard at The Soraya
April 6. Trumpeter and film composer Terence Blanchard brings his genre-blending “opera in jazz” to the Soraya in a world premiere performance commissioned in partnership with LA Opera Off Grand. Joined by his quintet, The E-Collective, along with baritone Justin Austin, soprano Adrienne Danrich and the Turtle Island Quartet, Blanchard will perform selections from his acclaimed operas Fire Shut Up in My Bones and Champion. Sunday at 7 p.m. 18111 Nordhoff Street, Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
The Sun Rose Anniversary
April 3. Turning three this year, the intimate music venue at the Pendry celebrates its anniversary with a special performance from crowd favorite Chaz Shepherd. Joined by a killer band and surprise guests, Shepherd headlines the night of soulful sounds and high-energy performances. Complimentary with RSVP; table reservations are encouraged. Thursday at 3 p.m. 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. Reserve Now
Aristotle/Alexander
Ongoing. Set in 342 BC, Aristotle and Alexander stages the intense meeting between the revolutionary thinker and his gifted student, the future conqueror Alexander the Great. As ideals confront ambition, the play explores pressing contemporary issues—the vulnerability of democracies, the allure of authoritarian rule and the ongoing marginalization of women in politics. Though rooted in the ancient world, its questions echo powerfully in our own time. Saturday’s at 8 p.m. Sunday’s at 3 p.m. Company of Angels, 1350 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles. aristotlealexander.com
Photo credit: Dogs in the park courtesy the Wiggle Waggle Walk Main Hall courtesy of Water Gril. Bowling courtesy of Lucky Strike. Dodgers courtesy of Mat Weller. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
