Events
Due to the L.A. wildfires, event schedules may change. Please verify details before attending and stay safe.
Celebrate in Style at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Now Available. Host your special moments at La Terrasse at Sofitel, where exquisite catering meets exceptional service. From weddings and birthday parties to corporate events, we design experiences with excellence. Enjoy our stunning ballroom or the charming La Terrasse—the ideal setting for any unforgettable occasion. For more information contact Darian.James@Sofitel.com or call +1 (310) 358-3933. Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 8555 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. sofitel-los-angeles.com
Lunar New Year in Monterey Park
Jan. 18-19. Celebrate Lunar New Year in Monterey Park at this two-day festival, a centerpiece of L.A.’s Chinese community. Spanning five downtown blocks, the event features folk art, diverse food vendors and a carnival zone. Festivities begin Saturday morning with traditional dragon and lion dancers. With past attendance exceeding 100,000, visitors are encouraged to use free parking and shuttle services at Mark Keppel High School, Barnes Park, Ynez Elementary School and Repetto Elementary School. For specific information visit montereypark.ca.gov
Los Feliz Flea to Host Donation Drive and Volunteer Opportunity
Jan. 18. Vintage Land is partnering with the Los Feliz Flea to host a donation drop-off and volunteer event supporting those affected by the recent Southern California wildfires. Donations can be dropped off at the VR Escape Room on the building’s ground floor. Attendees are encouraged to contribute essential items or volunteer to support the local community. Donations will go to the Pasadena Humane Society and Flintridge Retreat Center. Saturday, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 1030 Alpine Street, Los Angeles. vintageland.la
Smorgasburg LA Reopens
Starts Jan. 19. ROW DTLA hosts a bustling food market featuring a mix of popular pop-ups and emerging culinary talent. The market features a mix of established pop-ups and emerging talent, offering everything from Maine lobster and michoacán-style carnitas to plant-based Mexican fare and artisan baked goods. A family-friendly beer garden complements the diverse offerings, while shoppers can browse vintage prints, locally made jewelry, and more. Proceeds from this weekend’s event will support those affected by the fires, with all bar sales benefiting World Central Kitchen and the Red Cross. Every Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 777 S. Alameda Street, Los Angeles. la.smorgasburg.com
Food + Drinks
LA Fires Fundraiser at Pop-Up Wine Tasting Room
Jan. 19. Fuil Wines will donate all tasting fees and host a raffle to support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles in response to the recent fires. The monthly pop-up series is based at Buvette Wine Bar in Sherman Oaks, offering $15 tasting flights and $5 flights for union members with valid ID. Kindred Fuil Wine Club members receive two complimentary tastings per visit. Tickets reserve a spot and include one tasting flight, with guests welcome to stay for the full event. Walk-ins are accepted, though reservations are recommended. Sunday, noon-3 p.m. 15005 Ventura Blvd., Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
Cassoulet Night 2025 at A.O.C.
Jan. 19. Chef Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne honor the Lucques tradition with a three-course menu featuring cassoulet de maison with duck confit, pork confit, garlic sausage, and thyme breadcrumbs. The meal includes a young greens salad with saint agur and a tarte aux noix with crème fraîche and armagnac prunes. Styne curates wines by the glass or bottle to pair with the evening’s offerings. To reserve, contact A.O.C. at 310.859.9859 or book online. 8700 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles. Reserve Now
Salt & Straw’s Dairy Free Decadence Series Returns
Through Jan. 30. To celebrate Veganuary, Salt & Straw brings back its dairy-free series, featuring five vegan ice creams flavors. Co-founder Tyler Malek, committed to offering at least 20% dairy-free options year-round, crafts these flavors using coconut cream, oatmilk and barley milk to replicate dairy’s richness. This year’s lineup includes chocolate caramel corn with candied peanuts, coconut cake & pineapple jam, death by chocolate chocolate cake, marionberry oatmeal cobble, and bananas foster with candied pecans. For specific locations and hours, visit saltandstraw.com
Crustacean
Open. This Vietnamese restaurant is known for signature dishes like garlic noodles with tiger prawns and whole Dungeness crab, alongside smaller plates like grilled beef satay and corn soup. Executive chef Tony Nguyen continues the tradition with a weekend brunch featuring dishes like ube soufflé pancakes and wagyu crispy rice benedict. In addition to dinner service, the restaurant is offering complimentary pho and garlic noodles to those displaced by the wildfires. Hours vary. 9646 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. crustaceanbh.com
Arts + Culture
Beethoven & Tchaikovsky
Jan. 16-19. Yefim Bronfman brings his commanding yet nuanced style to Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto, a piece that blends intricate piano trills with stately grandeur. Swiss conductor Philippe Jordan, known for his pianist’s sensitivity, joins Bronfman and the LA Phil before leading the orchestra through Tchaikovsky’s deeply expressive Sixth Symphony, a work of sweeping emotion, longing, and powerful brass chorales the composer called his most personal. Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Friday at 11 a.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
Pete Holmes: Living At Largo—A Benefit for the California Fire Foundation
Jan. 17. Comedian and You Made It Weird podcast host Pete Holmes brings his energetic, offbeat humor to the stage, known for his playful delivery and infectious laugh. He returns to Largo this Friday for a stand-up set, with ticket sales benefiting the California Fire Foundation, which supports firefighters and their families. This Friday, doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. largo-la.com
Punk’s Not Dead
Jan. 18-25. Honor Fraser gallery welcomes Nadya Tolokonnikova, Pussy Riot founder and feminist activist, as its artist-in-residence. Known for her protest-driven performances and past imprisonment in Moscow, she presents an exhibition of self-portraits and sculptural installations exploring resistance and incarceration. The show opens with the debut L.A. performance of Pussy Riot Siberia and special closing performance on its last day. Throughout the exhibition, Tolokonnikova will activate the space with live music and performances. Opening day this Saturday at 10 a.m. 2622 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. honorfraser.com
Something to Crow About
Starts Jan. 18. Bob Baker Marionette Theater revisits its roots with Something to Crow About, a satirical production first staged in 1959 for the Laguna Beach Festival of Art. The show, which helped shape the theater’s signature style before its 1963 opening, follows farm animal characters in a Broadway-inspired tale. Complimentary tickets are available for fire-affected families during opening weekend. First show is this Saturday, hours vary. 4949 York Blvd., Los Angeles. bobbakermarionettetheater.com
Photo credit: Pete Holmes courtesy of Largo. Beethoven & Tchaikovsky courtesy of the LA Phil. Punk’s Not Dead courtesy of Honor Fraser. Couple looking at lights courtesy of Astra Lumina. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
