Events
Ice at Santa Monica
Nov. 8. Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. celebrates the grand opening of Ice at Santa Monica, presented by Disney+, turning the area into a festive winter wonderland. The opening night features live DJ sets, on-ice performances by Olympic hopefuls Katie McBeath and Daniil Parkman and speeches from representatives of DTSM, Inc. Plus enjoy complimentary skating during select sessions, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starts this Friday, from 5-11 p.m. 1324 Fifth Street, Santa Monica. iceatsantamonica.com
PST ART + Science Family Festival
Nov. 9-11. This family-friendly festival at La Brea Tar Pits blends art and science, produced by the Edinburgh Science Festival and presented by the Getty’s PST ART initiative. Kids can enjoy interactive workshops like adobe building, stop-motion animation and fossil exploration. The event includes stage shows, live music and Street Science performances, with some activities at nearby venues such as the Academy Museum, LACMA and Craft Contemporary. Saturday-Monday, 10 a.m. 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. eventcreate.com
Astra Lumina
Starts Nov. 8. Returning for its third year, the immersive night walk experience at South Coast Botanic Garden offers visitors a unique blend of projections, lighting and music that showcases the wonder of the stars. Guests can explore an illuminated pathway that transforms the garden into a magical landscape, complete with photo opportunities, a gift shop and food/beverage options available for purchase. Hours vary. 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Estates. Get Tickets
Ivy Station Night Market: Fall Fest
Nov. 8. The night market at Ivy Station in Culver City brings fall festivities as visitors can shop from over 30 local vendors, savor gourmet food trucks/on-site dining, pop-ups and enjoy craft beer by Los Angeles Ale Works. The event includes music from a resident DJ, fall-themed crafts and adoptable dogs from A Purposeful Rescue. Contributions to the food drive for the Westside Food Bank will be rewarded with an Ivy Station tote bag, while supplies last. Pets are welcome. Friday, from 5-10 p.m. 8840 National Blvd., Culver City. More Information
POP MART & TikTok Shop Hosts Super Brand Day
Nov. 9-10. The global designer toy brand, POP MART, collaborates with TikTok Shop for a two-day event at Westfield Century City, offering exclusive product reveals, celebrity appearances, interactive experiences and exciting giveaways. Attendees can meet Amber Liu and popular tiktok creators, preview pop mart’s new product and receive customized merchandise. The event also features photo booths and unboxing stations. Saturday and Sunday, 2:30-8 p.m. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. More Information
Food + Drinks
Pink’s Turns 85
Nov. 8-12. To celebrate its 85th birthday, Pink’s will be selling 85-cent chili dogs, available for 85 minutes each night starting at 8:05 p.m. Proceeds will benefit a different charity each evening. The promotion is limited to five chili dogs per customer, with regular pricing at $7.50. Celebrity guests and public figures, including Mayor Karen Bass (Nov 8), George Lopez (Nov 10) and Henry Winkler (Nov 12), are set to appear. Starts this Friday. 709 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. More Information
Konamon Fest
Nov. 9-10. Held at the Santa Monica Pier, this year’s Konamon Fest 2024 celebrates Japanese street food culture with a focus on savory flour-based dishes. The event offers a mix of food, sake and cultural experiences, including a range of food vendors and engaging stage performances. Guests can enjoy the festive MATSURI atmosphere, making it an ideal outing for food lovers and Japanese culture enthusiasts. Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica. Get Tickets
Dive Into Luxury Water & Desi Culture
Nov. 8. Shor will host an exclusive luxury-water tasting experience featuring a prix-fixe menu with 10 small plates paired with 10 luxury waters. This unique event offers guests a chance to explore global water varieties, climate impacts and mineral sources, each with its own story. Led by four-time Michelin-recognized executive chef Mookhi and bar director Ahmad Hosseini, participants will learn about the waters’ history and the origins of the curated Desi dishes. Priced at $175 per person. Friday at 6:30 p.m. 12155 E. Carson Street, Hawaiian Gardens. Reserve Now
Smorgasburg LA
Nov. 10. The popular food event at ROW DTLA features a diverse array of local food vendors. Attendees can savor offerings from vendors such as Amazebowls, Anarchy Seafood, Avocadamama, Baldoria, Brothecary and more. The event also features a lively beer garden and offers the opportunity to explore ROW DTLA’s unique retail shops. Every Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 777 S. Alameda Street, Los Angeles. dola.com
Norikaya
Open. A stylish temaki bar in Koreatown co-owned by Robert Kim and Chef Akira Back, originally recognized for his Korean-inspired Japanese dishes at Yellowtail in Las Vegas. The menu here focuses on expertly crafted temaki hand rolls made with premium ingredients and a select range of shareable appetizers, served across a sleek high countertop. Tuesday – Thursday, 5:30-1 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m. 554 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles. norikaya.com
Arts + Culture
A Night with Sergio Bernal
Nov. 9. Globally celebrated as “exhilarating and enchanting” (The Guardian), former Principal Dancer of the Ballet Nacional de España Sergio Bernal brings his first evening-length program in the US to Segerstrom Hall. This Saturday at 7:30 p.m. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 714.556.8784. scfta.org
Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time
Nov. 8. The “Queen of Christmas” brings her “Christmas Time” tour back to Los Angeles for a performance at the Hollywood Bowl. Fans can look forward to joining a crowd singing along to “All I Want for Christmas is You” and enjoying a setlist of other holiday classics. Featuring DJ Suss One as the opening act. Friday at 7:30 p.m. 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
Walking to The Edge: A Journey Through Sights, Sounds and Stories
Nov. 8. Downtown’s recently reopened Clifton’s Republic launches its arts and culture season with a unique, one-night collaboration with the Speranza Foundation. The event features nine performances and acts by artists including Carlos Medina, Emerald Carter, Gene Jimenez, Paul Outlaw, Joe Seely and others throughout the venue’s multilevel space. The evening concludes with live music beneath Monarch, Clifton’s 40-foot faux redwood tree. Upgrade your ticket for access to a special stage show in the Brookdale Ballroom. Friday at 6 p.m. 648 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. More Information
Back to the Future: The Musical
Until Dec. 1. The classic film Back to the Future arrives in L.A. as a Broadway musical, following Marty McFly’s journey to 1955, where he disrupts history and must race to fix the present and return to his time. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award, this adaptation is crafted by original creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis, directed by Tony Award-winner John Rando and features music by Grammy winners Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, with film favorites like “The Power of Love” and “Johnny B. Goode.” Hours vary. 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. Get Tickets
Kristallnacht: A Family History
Nov. 10. Holocaust Museum LA reopens this weekend and will feature a special program by Mark Bamberger, MD, who will share his family’s Kristallnacht story using artifacts, news reports and personal letters from his late father, Henry Bamberger, a German-born refugee. During ongoing construction, access to the museum will be through Pan Pacific Park. Sunday at 10 a.m. 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. holocaustmuseumla.org
Pace presents Overview Effect
Opens Nov. 9. Loie Hollowell’s first solo show in Pace features six large-scale paintings and two smaller multi-part works. Inspired by the “overview effect” described by astronauts seeing Earth as a unified whole, these pieces use vivid colors, symmetry and bold geometries to create a lasting visual and psychological impact. An opening reception is scheduled this Saturday, from 5-7 p.m. 1201 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. pacegallery.com
Photo credit: Astra Lumina courtesy of Moment Factory. Mariah Carey courtesy of the Hollywood Bowl. Pink’s location courtesy of Pink’s Hot Dogs. Ice at Santa Monica courtesy of Photo Bryan. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
