Events
St. Paddy’s Day on the Promenade
March 14. Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day at the Third Street Promenade as its new Entertainment Zone transforms the 1300 block into a festive nightlife hub. The pedestrian-friendly stretch will feature live music from Shamrock Sean and the Irish Cabbage Band alongside trivia, games, photo ops and themed décor. Guests can grab drinks from the outdoor bar and enjoy the lively atmosphere, which also connects with the nearby Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl. Saturday at 6 p.m. 1351 3rd Street Promenade #201, Los Angeles. Reserve Now
ArtNight Pasadena
March 13. The biannual arts and culture open house in Pasadena returns with free access to some of the city’s most notable museums and performance spaces, giving visitors an easy way to explore multiple institutions in one night. Guests can hop on complimentary shuttle buses traveling between destinations such as the recently reopened USC Pacific Asia Museum, ArtCenter, Norton Simon Museum, Gamble House, Kidspace Children’s Museum and more, with many venues presenting special arts programming and live performances throughout the event. Food trucks and pop-ups from local brick-and-mortar businesses to round out the experience. Friday, 6-10 p.m. For specific locations visit cityofpasadena.net
Armand de Brignac’s ‘Dream in Gold’ Oscars After Party
March 15. Continue awards night celebrations at the Oscars After Party at Skybar at Mondrian Los Angeles, featuring red carpet arrivals, celebrity DJs and the PopSugar VIP lounge. Produced by Affinity Nightlife, the night includes immersive activations with champagne by Armand de Brignac, bites from Ike’s sandwiches and Cinderella Cakes, installations by Blvkbook and brand moments from Vitaminwater and Topo Chico. Music will be provided by celebrity DJs Roxy Ferrari, Talon Reid and Five Eleven. Sunday at 9 p.m. 8440 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. Get Tickets Now
KCRW PieFest
March 14. Celebrate Pi Day surrounded by hundreds of pies at the Autry Museum, where KCRW Good Food host Evan Kleiman leads a massive pie-baking contest and day of culinary festivities. Guests can also sample slices from more than 25 dessert vendors, watch baking demonstrations, browse cookbooks, play games and explore hands-on activities like weaving. Attendees can also help judges—including Will Ferrell, Roy Choi and other culinary personalities—select winners in the visual categories. The museum will also offer free admission during the event, giving visitors the chance to explore the exhibition Desert Dreams and Coastal Currents. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. Reserve Now
Hollywood Roosevelt Hosts Oscars Gala and Viewing Party
March 15. Watch Oscars night unfold steps from the action at the Hollywood Roosevelt, where guests can glimpse stars arriving nearby while enjoying a formal gala inside the hotel’s historic ballroom—the site of the very first Academy Awards in 1929. The evening includes a welcome glass of champagne, two cocktails and a four-course dinner with wine while the ceremony telecasts live. After the show, the celebration continues with a DJ and live entertainment. Elegant formal attire required. Sunday at 3 p.m. 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. thehollywoodroosevelt.com
Food + Drinks
Amiguita Brings Afro-Latin Flavors and Dominican Roots to Silver Lake
Now Open. Afro-latin restaurant Amiguita opens in Silver Lake, showcasing a menu shaped by Chef Alejandro Eusebio’s Dominican roots and the cultural communities that have influenced his cooking. Inspired by the Cibao region, the intimate 34-seat dining room features a mural by Los Angeles artist Lara Apponyi and centers on family-style dishes cooked over a Mibrasa charcoal oven, including Mibrasa vaca frita with hanger steak, orange mojo, grilled onions, scallion and black garlic aioli. The dinner menu also includes yaniqueque stracciatella and yellowtail tiradito. Wednesday-Sunday, 5-10 p.m. 3510 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. amiguitala.com
Re:MEX Launches at Daisy Margarita Bar
March 15-16. Chef Alan Sanz of Mírate and the James Beard–nominated Daisy Margarita Bar launches Re:MEX, a rotating culinary pop-up series bringing guest chefs together for limited-time collaborative menus. The debut installment, Re:MEX Vol. 1, welcomes Chef Jihee Kim of Perilla LA for two nights of Mexican and Korean culinary dialogue, blending traditions through inventive dishes. Menu highlights include a gochujang pulpo taco, k-arne apache and black sesame tres leches with doenjang cream. Sunday–Monday at 5 p.m. 14633 Ventura Blvd., Los Angeles. Reserve Now
33 Taps Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Green Beer and “Find the Leprechaun” Game
March 14-17. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with green beer, Jameson shot specials and festive fun at 33 Taps locations across West Hollywood, Culver City, Silver Lake and DTLA. Drink specials include $7 green beers, $7 Jameson shots and a $10 green beer and Jameson combo available throughout the weekend. On Tuesday, March 17, guests can join the “Find the Leprechaun” challenge, where three mini leprechauns will be hidden in each restaurant—those who spot one, snap a photo and share it on Instagram tagging @33taps can show staff to win a 33 Taps gift card. For specific times and location visit
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St. Paddy’s Celebration at Benny Boy
March 15. The fourth annual St. Paddy’s Day day party brings live Irish music, green beer and festive entertainment throughout the afternoon and evening. The lineup includes a performance by Michael Kelly from 1–4 p.m., the return of the “Split the B” competition at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. and Live Band Karaoke from 6–9 p.m., where you can take the stage backed by a full band. Guests can sip Irish beers and cask ales while grabbing pizza from Il Piacere or barbecue from Zef BBQ. This 21+ event offers free entry and valet parking. Sunday, noon-10 p.m. 1821 Daly Street, Los Angeles. bennyboybrewing.com
Miznon Debuts Expanded Menu & Flagship Opening in Beverly Grove
March 14. The new Beverly Grove flagship introduces the full breadth of the Miznon menu for the first time, expanding beyond the offerings found at the Grand Central Market location. The menu includes a wider selection of pita and “out-of-pita” dishes such as ratatouille, intimate stew with slow-cooked beef and root vegetables, hummus plate and masabaha lima beans, alongside kosher-style items like a schnitzel pita, ribeye pita and amburger. A dedicated bar program debuts with cocktails exclusive to the location—including the Miznon margarita, pink lemon drop, the OG and smoke and ginger—as well as mocktails like a garden mule and amalfi spritz. The grand opening celebration includes free pitas for the first 100 guests. Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 8370 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles. miznonusa.com
Arts + Culture
John Williams & Rachmaninoff
March 13-15. Rising conductor Anna Handler returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall to lead a program featuring John Williams’ dignified and lyrical Trumpet Concerto, performed by LA Phil Principal Trumpet and M. David and Diane Paul Chair Thomas Hooten. Best known for composing some of the most iconic film scores in history, Williams has also made lasting contributions to the concert hall repertoire over the past 70 years. Hooten, who crowd-funded and self-produced a recording of the concerto that debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Classical chart in 2019, takes center stage in the performance alongside the orchestra. Saturday-Sunday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
Dinis Sousa Leads LACO Program with Huang Ruo, Schumann and Mendelssohn
March 12. Guest conductor Dinis Sousa leads a program of transformation and artistry that bridges tradition and innovation. LACO Composer-in-Residence Huang Ruo makes his debut with The Tipping Point, a meditation on nature’s beauty and fragility. Violinist Isabelle Faust brings lyricism and depth to Schumann’s Violin Concerto, while the evening concludes with the radiant energy of Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. Get Tickets Now
Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 15. Hermosa Beach brings Irish spirit to the coast during its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, now in its 30th year. Bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers and classic cars decked out in green will make their way along the parade route beginning near City Hall on Valley Drive, heading west on Pier Avenue and ending at Hermosa Avenue and 8th Street. The free celebration continues with live music and dancing at nearby Pier Plaza. Festivities begin early with a pre-parade party on March 13 featuring additional music, food and drinks. Saturday at 11 a.m. Valley Drive to Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. hbchamber.net
Sally Beauty COLORFEST
March 14. Step into a color-saturated world at COLORfest, Sally Beauty’s celebration of hair and nail color. The pop-up experience features glam bar services, color analysis, product sampling and interactive stations designed to help guests experiment with confidence. Attendees can explore professional-quality brands, enjoy hands-on beauty moments and take part in giveaways throughout the event. Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. thegrovela.com
Photo Credit: Pasadena City Hall courtesy of Pasadena Art night. All images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
