Events
Venice Love Fest Debuts as Venice Beach’s Largest Cultural Festival
March 21. Set beneath the iconic Venice sign, this large-scale cultural festival transforms Venice Beach into a one-day celebration of music, art, movement and community, drawing more than 20,000 attendees. The female-founded event features four stages—including a main music stage presented by BeachLife Festival, a Fitness & Wellness Stage, Kids Stage and a VIP cocktail garden with an all-day DJ lineup—alongside performances by Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds, Jeremy Sole and more. Explore 300+ local brands and artists, fitness sessions, food trucks, restaurant activations and interactive experiences like speed dating. Free. Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 80 Windward Ave., Los Angeles. More Information
The Legends Present Immersive Wellness Experience
March 21. Step into an immersive wellness event led by elite trainers with more than 30 years of combined experience, designed to push physical limits and restore balance. The experience centers on The Sweat, a 60-minute workout divided into four 15-minute blocks blending strength and hybrid conditioning, followed by The Reset, featuring a restorative yoga flow and immersive sound bath. The Wellness Village expands the experience with cold plunges, on-site chiropractors and physical therapists, reiki sessions and curated vendor activations with premium giveaways. Saturday at 10 a.m. 6250 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood.
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Melrose Fashion Week
March 22. Melrose Trading Post hosts its second annual Melrose Fashion Week, spotlighting local designers, sustainable fashion and the creative energy of Melrose. The day begins with a community re-dye workshop led by Circular Fashion L.A., followed by runway shows starting at noon featuring looks crafted from vintage, secondhand and upcycled materials by Melrose designers and student creatives. Sunday at 10 a.m. 7850 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. melrosetradingpost.org
MAUM Market Returns to ROW DTLA Spotlighting AAPI Creators
March 21. A curated marketplace returns to ROW DTLA celebrating Asian makers and a community of independent creatives. Guests can shop ceramics, stationery, jewelry, home goods, art and handmade treats from emerging and established small brands, alongside food and drink pop-ups throughout the day. The family- and pet-friendly event highlights limited-edition finds and opportunities to meet the makers. Free to attend with RSVP for updates and vendor highlights. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 777 S. Alameda Street, Los Angeles. More Information
VinylCon!
March 21-22. A two-day celebration of record collecting takes over the California Market Center in Downtown L.A., bringing together more than 100 local and international dealers. The event caters to seasoned collectors and newcomers alike, offering everything from rare pressings to dollar-bin finds. Beyond crate digging, attendees can enjoy a live soundtrack curated by Skeme Richards with sets from DJs including the Gaslamp Killer and DJ Nu-Mark, alongside giveaways, sponsor activations and a full bar. Saturday at 12 p.m. Sunday at 10 a.m. 110 East 9th Street, Los Angeles. thevinylcon.com
Food + Drinks
Emporium Thai Celebrates 26 Years with Prix-Fixe Menus and Signature Dishes
Now Serving. A 26th anniversary celebration brings special prix-fixe offerings, including a two-course lunch for $26 and a two-course dinner for $36, alongside a menu highlighting Southern Thai signature dishes. Guests can expect favorites such as Phuket wings, pad Thai prawn, crispy honey duck, thai crab curry with jasmine rice, drunken noodles and Thai crab omelette, as well as playful dishes inspired by celebrity fans like Akon salad, BLACKPINK’s Lisa meatballs and Cardi B mango sticky rice. The beverage program features cocktails such as the lemongrass gimlet, Thai-tea-ni and Thai basil mojito. Monday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 1275 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. ethaicuisine.com
Prêt-à-Portea Returns to The Maybourne Beverly Hills with Fashion-Inspired Afternoon Tea
Now Serving. An elegant afternoon tea experience returns to The Maybourne Beverly Hills with Prêt-à-Portea, blending couture fashion and culinary artistry. The reimagined service features tea sandwiches, scones, and savory bites alongside six new gluten-free desserts inspired by red-carpet looks from the 2025 awards season. Designed as a playful nod to celebrity style, each confection transforms iconic fashion moments into edible art. Available every Friday-Sunday, hours vary per reservation. maybourne.com
East Side Cheesecakes Pops Up at Neighbors & Friends in Pasadena
March 20-21. A rotating residency brings East Side Cheesecakes to Neighbors & Friends, where chef and baker Julia Tokarz serves small-batch cheesecakes and her signature flüef made with 72-hour cultured cream cheese. The pop-up is a collaboration between Regarding Her members Julia Tokarz and Kaiy Smith, highlighting craft, community and dessert-driven creativity. Friday and Saturday, 6-9 p.m. 88 E Union Street, Pasadena. More Information
Santa Monica Proper Introduces Wellness-Focused Morning Ritual at Palma
Now Serving. A new breakfast offering at Palma inside Santa Monica Proper highlights a wellness-driven approach to dining with the Morning Ritual plate. The dish features 7-minute eggs, roasted sweet potato, pickled vegetables, mixed greens and avocado, served with a side of bone broth to support microbiome health. The menu reflects a broader philosophy across Proper’s restaurants, which are entirely seed oil–free and free of artificial dyes, with most produce sourced directly from the Santa Monica Farmers Market to ensure seasonal, ingredient-driven dishes. Serving daily, available from 7 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 700 Wilshire Blvd.,
Santa Monica. properhotel.com
Arts + Culture
Vertigo in Concert with LA Phil at Walt Disney Concert Hall
March 21. Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo returns to the big screen at Walt Disney Concert Hall, pairing the iconic film with a live performance of Bernard Herrmann’s score by the LA Phil. Once underappreciated, the film has become one of Hitchcock’s most enduring works, anchored by performances from Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak. Experiencing the suspense unfold with a full orchestra brings new depth to the story’s haunting atmosphere. Saturday at 8 p.m. 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
Kim’s Convenience Brings Award-Winning Comedy to the Stage
Starts March 21. This award-winning comedy-drama comes to the stage with Kim’s Convenience, the story of a Korean family-run corner store navigating generational change and cultural identity. Centered on Mr. Kim and his family, the play explores the challenges of a shifting neighborhood and the divide between immigrant values and Canadian-born perspectives. Playwright Ins Choi stars as the titular character in what he describes as a “love letter” to his parents and first-generation immigrant communities. First show is this Saturday at 8 p.m. 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
Butterfly Pavilion Returns to Natural History Museum for Seasonal Exhibit
Starts March 22. Step into a seasonal outdoor exhibit at the Natural History Museum where guests can walk among hundreds of butterflies and moths in an immersive, up-close experience. The pavilion houses up to 30 species alongside native California plants, offering both adults and children a chance to observe nature in motion—including butterflies landing on arms and shoulders. Entry requires a $10 add-on ticket in addition to general museum admission, with timed visits lasting approximately 30 minutes. Open daily, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Exposition Park 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhm.org
Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Pop-Up
March 21-22. Step into a nostalgic, immersive pop-up at The Grove celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana ahead of a Disney+ special. Fans can explore a real-life re-creation of Hannah’s iconic closet, complete with interactive Maybelline beauty stations for stage-ready makeovers and Polaroid photo ops. Entry is free and first-come, first-served, with giveaways including complimentary makeup. Saturday at 12 p.m. Sunday at 11 a.m. 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. thegrovela.com
The Music Center’s Innovation Social: Explore L.A.’s Art + Tech
March 20. Immerse yourself in the intersection of creativity and technology at The Music Center’s Innovation Social at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The evening features interactive installations and digital works from Los Angeles technologists and culture-makers, including Social Software by Lauren Lee McCarthy and Casey Reas and Gracias Por Tu Viaje by Daniel Sol Villanueva, an interactive digital forest that responds to movement. Plus experience augmented reality storytelling with We, The City and expanded cinema installations by Kordae Jatafa Henry. Friday, 6-9 p.m. 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. musicceenter.org
Photo Credit: MAUM Market courtesy of Alice Choi. Fashion Inspired Tea courtesy of The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Emporium Thai courtesy of Nick Gingold / Craft Media LA. Yoga courtesy of The Venice Fest. All images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
