Events
Take Summer to New Heights With Maverick Helicopters
Book Your Flight. Trade the freeway and ferry lines for sweeping Pacific views with a Maverick Helicopters flight to Catalina Island. Travelers can reach the island in under 30 minutes from Santa Monica Airport or 15 minutes from Long Beach, with one-way and round-trip transfers starting at $199 per person. Once on Catalina, the 20-minute Catalina Explorer tour flies above Avalon, the Catalina Casino, Descanso Beach Club, Two Harbors, secluded coves and the Airport in the Sky, with tours starting at $249 per person. Reservations are required. 2828 Donald Douglas Loop N., Santa Monica; 844.722.4511. FlyMaverick.com
Gustavo Dudamel’s Hollywood Bowl Farewell: A Concert for Venezuela
Aug. 23. For his final Hollywood Bowl concert as the LA Phil’s music and artistic director, Gustavo Dudamel leads the orchestra and members of YOLA in a benefit supporting communities affected by the June 24 earthquakes in northern Venezuela. Beck, GIVĒON, Natalia Lafourcade, Carlos Vives, Lasso and Meme del Real of Café Tacvba join the program. Donations raised will support relief and recovery efforts through the United Nations Development Programme and CAF’s El Sistema fund. Sunday, 7 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m. 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
Just Like Heaven
Aug. 22. Your old iPod playlist comes alive at Brookside as The Strokes and LCD Soundsystem headline a full day of indie rock, synth-pop and dance-floor nostalgia. The sixth edition also features TV Girl, Chromeo, The Rapture, Feist, Twin Peaks, Matt and Kim, Whitney, Dayglow, STRFKR and A Club Called Rhonda. All ages are welcome; children ages 10 and younger receive free admission with a ticketed parent or guardian. Saturday, noon–11 p.m. 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. justlikeheavenfest.com
Proper Presents: Darius — DJ Set
Aug. 21. Warm, melodic grooves carry into golden hour as the French producer and DJ brings his atmospheric blend of house, disco, funk and R&B to Calabra’s ocean-facing terrace. Settle in with a cocktail and watch the sun dip over Santa Monica during this intimate rooftop performance. The guest list is full, but waitlist inquiries are being accepted. Friday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 700 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. houseofcontra.com
Food + Drinks
Ladyhawk Ranks Among America’s Best Hotel Restaurants
Now Serving. Chef Charbel Hayek’s Eastern Mediterranean dining room at Kimpton La Peer Hotel earned the No. 8 spot in USA TODAY’s 2026 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, making it the highest-ranked mainland West Coast restaurant on the national list. During Dine LA, guests can sample Hayek’s cooking through a $65 three-course dinner featuring choices such as grilled black tiger shrimp, half chicken with whipped toum and olive oil cake with orange compote and rosemary. Dine LA menu available through Friday, Aug. 28; Monday–Thursday, 6–10 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 5–10 p.m. Ladyhawk at Kimpton La Peer Hotel, 623 N. La Peer Drive, West Hollywood. ladyhawkrestaurant.com
Father’s Office Burger Hand Roll at Uoichiba
Now Serving. One of L.A.’s defining burgers trades its usual bun for crisp nori in a limited collaboration between chef Sang Yoon’s gastropub and Joint Seafood’s hand-roll bar. The temaki is packed with wagyu beef, bacon fat-caramelized onions, Gruyère, Maytag blue cheese and arugula. Tuesday–Sunday, noon–9 p.m. 600 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles; and 13718 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. uoichibahandroll.com
Chado in Wonderland Afternoon Tea
Now Serving. A whimsical trip down the rabbit hole begins with a raspberry-champagne welcome and a “Painting the Roses Red” salad before moving into tea sandwiches, English scones and playful sweets. The $69 service includes White Rabbit matcha mousse, Queen of Hearts pistachio-raspberry macarons and a choice of Alice-inspired loose-leaf tea. Hours vary. Chado Tea Room locations in Pasadena, Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood and Torrance. chadotearoom.com
Yi Cha’s $35 Dine LA Menu
Now Open. Four customizable courses make chef Debbie Lee’s Korean gastropub one of this season’s strongest Dine LA values. Begin with grilled fish jerky or another snack, move into dishes such as kimchi Caesar salad, then choose twice-fried Korean chicken or K-town rice-cake nachos before finishing with dessert—including Fuji apple egg rolls with doenjang caramel. $35 per person. Through Friday, Aug. 28; Wednesday–Saturday from 5 p.m. and Sunday from 4 p.m. 5715 N. Figueroa Street, Suite 101, Los Angeles. yicha-la.com
Arts + Culture
Mt. Joy 2026: Celebrating 10 Years Of Mt. Joy
Aug. 20-21. A decade of folk-rock anthems comes full circle as the Philadelphia band plays two nights beneath the stars, revisiting fan favorites including “Silver Lining,” “Astrovan,” “Strangers” and “Julia.” The pit is standing-room only and every guest—including children—must have a ticket. Through the group’s partnership with PLUS1, $1 from every ticket sold supports community organizations addressing food insecurity, healthcare, human rights and cancer research. Thursday–Friday, Aug. 20–21, 8 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
Los Angeles Kids Book Festival
Aug. 23. Stories take over West Hollywood Park during the city’s largest free celebration of early childhood education, bilingualism and multicultural literature. The fourth annual gathering features over 100 authors, illustrators and exhibitors, bilingual readings, live performances and appearances by Blippi and Meekah, plus face painting, food trucks and interactive activities. An indoor sensory-friendly Chill Zone offers families a quiet break before the festival closes with a foam party. Sunday at 9 a.m. 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood. lakidsbookfestival.com
Presented in VistaVision at the Academy Museum
Aug. 20-31. Hollywood’s widescreen past returns to the big screen through ultra-rare VistaVision prints, 70mm remasters and new 6K digital scans. The 11-day series spans classics including White Christmas, The Ten Commandments, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and North by Northwest, alongside rarities such as The Matchmaker, Anything Goes and One-Eyed Jacks. Paul Thomas Anderson’s modern VistaVision production One Battle After Another closes the program with the filmmaker and collaborators appearing in person. Starts this Thursday, screening times vary. 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. academymuseum.org
LA Explained Walking Tours
Now Open. Historic homes, secret stairways and overlooked architectural landmarks reveal a version of Los Angeles rarely seen from behind the wheel. Resident historians lead small groups through neighborhoods including Hancock Park, Silver Lake, Whitley Heights, West Hollywood, Pasadena, Los Feliz and Venice, connecting each location to the filmmakers, architects, cultural movements and communities that shaped the city. Most routes cover roughly 2 to 2.5 miles and last 90 minutes to two hours. Wednesdays–Sundays; dates and times vary by route
Neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles; meeting points provided with booking. laexplained.com
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