From Valentine’s Day couples cooking classes to events celebrating Black history and culture and exciting new openings, Los Angeles in February has an endless amount to do. See below for everything happening this month.
On Feb. 11, Skybar at Mondrian Los Angeles in partnership with Fit Girl Club will host a Rise & Flow yoga and wellness event beginning with a yoga class at 10 a.m, with complimentary mats and towels. Then from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests can enjoy poolside shopping, wellness treatments and DJ sets by the Navel Twins. 8440 Sunset Blvd., 90069. RSVP.
Kith is preparing for its Beverly Hills Flagship store opening this month, its second location in Los Angeles and tenth store globally. The new store will have a Kith Treats bar serving ice cream and cereal specials. 262 N. Rodeo Dr., 90210.
This month, celebrate the reopening of Angler Los Angeles with menu standouts like Bluefin Tuna with Calabrian Chilies and Buttermilk Bread; Hot Fried California Striped Bass Collar with Cultured Cream and Seaweed Rice with Cured Yolk, Trout Roe and Caviar. Under the new creative direction of Saison Hospitality culinary director chef Paul Chung, enjoy live fire cooking and sustainably sourced fish and seafood, as well as a new look to its interior design. 8500 Beverly Blvd. Suite 117, 90048. Reservations.
Emmy award-winning director and producer Michael Pressman and three-time Emmy award-winning writer Diane Frolov’s original musical Come Get Maggie will premiere on Feb. 11 at the Matrix Theater in Los Angeles. The musical tells the story of Maggie, a female physicist in 1950’s gender-role defined society. Through an alien abduction, she is able to find love and hope for humanity. 7657 Melrose Ave., 90046. Tickets
On Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m., the Groundlings’ brand new sketch and improv show, “Best Friends Sleepover,” will be opening with a post-show pizza party alongside wine and beer. The show will run until April 1. Directed by Michael Naughton, the cast includes Alex Bonifer, Michael Churven, Matt Cook, H Michael Croner, Sam De Surra, Ryan Gaul, Andrew Leeds, Ashley Padilla, Jay Renshaw and Greg Worswick. 7307 Melrose Ave., 90046. Tickets.
FIGat7th is bringing back Dine with Purpose from now until April 30. Guests who spend more than $30 at any participating eatery – including Mendocino Farms, Sprinkles Cupcakes, Starbucks and more – can submit a photo of their receipt to earn a $15 reward to come back and use at any restaurant in the center. For every reward, FIGat7th will also donate an additional $15 to the Downtown Women’s Center. S Figueroa St., 90017. Website.
Sunday brunch is back at The Den on Sunset. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the new menu includes Ubae Pancakes, Hot Honey Fried Chx & Waff and Bao Bun Bennys alongside Punch+Co curated cocktails, wine, beer and bottomless mimosas. 8226 Sunset Blvd., 90046. Website.
The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood’s ALK is now offering a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar alongside brunch and live music by Emily Laliotis every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Additionally, ALK is introducing a new Hollywood happy hour: Sundays through Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Also, the I|O Rooftop is offering a late night food and beverage menu Sundays through Thursdays from 8 to 10 p.m. with items like Spicy BBQ Wings, Blue Cheese Celery Slaw and Ahi Crudo. 1400 Cahuenga Blvd., 90028.
To celebrate Frieze Week, the new Santa Monica Art Museum will be hosting several events open to the public. On Friday Feb. 17, there will be three panel discussions with topics like immersive experiences and digital art from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday Feb. 18 there will be complimentary mimosas and a panel discussion from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and an opening party celebrating its first regional exhibit, “Looking West,” from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 1219 Third Street Promenade, 90401. Feb. 17 Reservations. Feb 18. Reservations.
Abernethy's has kicked off its Emerging Chefs Program. It all starts in February with chef Lenora Marouani who brings with her Tunisian-fusion dishes, inclusive of Chicken Mosli and Tabil Branzino and Chicken Liver Pate with Tunisian spiced compote and Fig Brownies. 220 N. Hope St., 90012. Website.
Southern California-based jewelry brand Gorjana is celebrating its new store opening this month in Pasadena. Stop by to check out the perfect jewelry celebrating Valentine’s Day with its heart-inspired collection. 49 W Colorado Blvd., 91105.
From now through Feb. 15, Los Angeles shoppers will be able to experience the full KILIAN Paris fragrance collection alongside a gifting bar with complimentary KILIAN ribbons and cards as well as mixology master classes creating drinks inspired by some of the brand’s most iconic scents. 198 The Grove Dr., 90036.
Chef Travis Passerotti and his team at The Tasting Kitchen have launched the new winter menu featuring local sourcing from the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market, sustainable fish and high-quality meat. With four and five-course tasting menu options, standouts include the agnolotti with short rib, sweet potato and chestnut and the heritage pork loin with black futsu pumpkin, apple, sage and prosciutto cider brood. 1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd., 90291. Reservations.
Our Place welcomes its second retail location on Melrose. Stop by for unique cookware in a beautifully crafted, artistic store design by Ringo Studio. Warm and welcoming with soft tones and touches of modernity, the space reflects the brand’s ethos. 8507 Melrose Ave., 90069. Website.
From Feb. 17 to 19, join skincare brand Tacha for its pop-up at The Grove as it celebrates its new Forest Awakening body-care line with a 4D interactive forest bathing experience. The pop-up experience will also be available digitally. 189 The Grove Dr 90036.
Every last Sunday of the month through March, Feels like Floating is hosting sound baths on the rooftop of the Ace Hotel. On Feb. 26 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., visit to experience an audible peace-of-mind with a welcoming community. Additionally, proceeds from donations will be going to Midnight Mission, which helps those experiencing homelessness. 929 S Broadway, 90015. RSVP.
This month, be sure to stop by Spanish restaurant Otoño to try its new lunch menu served Wednesdays through Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a tapas-focused lineup. Highlights include the pan con tomate, Spanish embutido board, croqueta de jamón and bocadillos. 5715 N Figueroa St., 90042.
Visit Chef Michael Mina’s restaurant Mother Tongue during Social Hour to try its new happy hour-style menu from Wednesday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. with discounted cocktails, beer and wine starting at $5 alongside menu highlights like the Mother Tongue Slider with caramelized onion and truffle cheese. 960 N La Brea Ave 4th Floor, 90038. Website.
The award-winning national steak and seafood concept from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, Ocean Prime has added several new menu items inclusive of a unique Nigiri offering of salmon belly; mango tobiko relish; jumbo lump crab cake appetizer and lobster linguini alongside many others. 9595 Wilshire Blvd., 90212. Website.
This month, Peacock is partnering with Alfred Coffee to welcome pop-up murals of Jim and Pam across select locations in L.A. The Melrose location will also house hand-drawn self-portraits of stars Rainn Wilson, Kate Flannery and Oscar Nunez. This partnership celebrates the new season 6 of The Office: Superfan Episodes in which Jim and Pam get married along with deleted and never-before-seen scenes, bloopers, interviews, and more.
This month, the cult-favorite family founded taro donut shop from Hawai’i, Holey Grail Donuts, is welcoming its collaboration donut with pro-skater Tony Hawk, which will be available throughout the month. The Tony Hawk Donut is a taro donut fried in coconut oil; made with Hawaiian vanilla bean, sourced from locally owned and operated Laie Vanilla Company; burnt coconut caramel and flakey salt. The proceeds will go to benefit The Skatepark Project. 2441 Main St., 90405. Website.
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For the month of February, the LA Philharmonic and the Arts and Culture Division of Beverly Hills have partnered up to present Rachmaninoff Was Here: The Golden Age of Beverly Hills Bohemianism, a series of performances inviting audiences to explore the artistic communities that were flourishing during the composer’s time in L.A. In particular, on Feb. 2, The Beverly Hills Songbook will celebrate the musical legacy of the city with an opening performance at The Maybourne. The evening will also feature a glass or two of welcome champagne; enjoying the performance from the comfort of your suite; theater style bites and an afternoon check out. Learn more
This month, Madre Oaxacan Restaurant + Mezcaleria will open a new fourth location in Santa Clarita, bringing with it its rare mezcal collection of over 500 bottles. The menu features moles, tlayudas, barbacoas, along with traditional Oaxacan meats and tacos. The restaurant will be open Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Additionally, brunch will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 27007 McBean Parkway
On Feb. 1, Hollywood’s new British-inspired pub, The Chap, will hold its Bingo Night with host Greg T. Brown. Participants can compete to win prizes like merchandise, a free pint or dessert on the house. Reservations are now open. 1607 N Cahuenga Blvd. 90028
On Feb. 2 at 7 p.m., critically acclaimed and award-winning author Miriam Toews will be at Book Soup for a conversation with local author Alissa Nutting for the paperback release of her book Fight Night, named best book of the year by NPR, Buzzfeed, USA Today and Lit Hub. The event is both free and open to the public. 8818 W Sunset Blvd
As part of an ongoing partnership with Hotel June West L.A. and collaboration with Bomb Vinho, Parea Books will be hosting two events this month. On Feb. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. it will host a Reading Two Ways Session with face and tarot readings alongside readings of excerpts and poems from the novel The Hours Before Dusk and tastings of Spanish and Portuguese wines. The final event, the Escape Dinner, will take place on Feb. 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. and include a four course meal paired with five different Portuguese wines and vermouth inspired by stories from the book. More info
From Feb. 3 to 5, The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will host a weekend-long festival celebrating exhibition Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971. Kicking off the event, on Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. is the Around the Block Party; on Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. is the Saturday Symposium and Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. is the Free Family Fun Day. More info
See also: Inside The Academy Museum's Chronicling Of U.S. Black Cinema
To celebrate its fifth L.A. location opening, on Feb. 5, The Kebab Shop is offering free wraps across all five L.A. restaurants (El Segundo, Burbank, Northridge, Encino and Cerritos) from noon to 2 p.m. Website
On Feb. 27, SkinCeuticals is celebrating the opening of a new SkinCeuticals SkinLab in Santa Monica, partnering with double-board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Marcus. The new location will offer an array of treatments including chemical peels, facials and microneedling. Website.
From Feb. 7 to 25, The Peninsula Beverly Hills is hosting an exclusive pop-up with the Amalfi Coast’s Hotel Santa Caterina’s signature restaurant. Chef Giuseppe Stanzione and chef Ralf Schlegel will collaborate to bring coastal Italian cuisine to Los Angeles on the Belvedere Terrace in a six-course tasting menu. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the Peninsula Beverly Hills will also offer the Al Mare, Amore S’more Romance Package complete with luxuries for two. 9882 South Santa Monica Blvd
On Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jean-Georges Beverly Hills will host its monthly cooking class and lunch inside the Waldorf Astoria restaurant. Guests will enjoy a cooking demonstration, as well as a three-course lunch inclusive of brussels, croque monsieur and an apple tarte tatin, alongside a welcome cocktail and a glass of wine with lunch. Reservations. 9850 Wilshire Blvd
On Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m., esteemed choreographer and USC professor of dance Kyle Abraham will perform with his company A.I.M. at the Bovard Auditorium at USC. The performance, titled “An Untitled Love,” is a tribute to self love and Black culture, family and community. The event is free and open to the public. Reservations
Los Angeles offers so much to experience and enjoy. Be sure not to miss out on these exciting events this February.
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