By: Emily Adams By: Emily Adams | May 20, 2024 | Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Feature, Guide,
Say hello to the incoming of a beautiful summer with Memorial Day weekend. In Los Angeles, you’ll find plenty of fun from day to night. See below for what to do during the holiday weekend.
Website / 1060 S Broadway 90015
Enjoy a charming weekend brunch featuring options like chicken empanadas or salmon ceviche and finish your meal with a Fresa Froze, a refreshing slushie made with rosé, strawberry, kiwi and frozen lemon. Return for dinner to savor a variety of Peruvian-inspired dishes, including hot chorizo and queso dip, a guava banana sorbet and more.
Website / 6000 Santa Monica Blvd 90038
Cinespia returns to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery with a screening of Se7en on May 26. The Sunday viewing will also feature food trucks, DJs and a photo booth.
Website / 2301 Highland Ave 90068
To celebrate the 30-year anniversary of The Lion King, The Hollywood Bowl will present a live-to-film concert event featuring the original 1994 movie on the Bowl screens. The evening will showcase a live orchestra, fireworks, stunning vocal performances of award-winning songs and special appearances by surprise guests.
Website / Hermosa Ave 90254
Head to Fiesta Hermosa for a fun-filled celebration under the sun. Explore a bustling market featuring over 240 street vendors; enjoy the thrills of a carnival complete with a ferris wheel, slides and carnival games and immerse yourself in live music across four stages, including one right on the beach.
Website / 1400 Cahuenga Blvd 90028
On May 26 at 1 p.m., The Godfrey will hold its Summer Sessions rooftop pool party. Cool off from the heat with a dip in the pool, dance the day away with a live DJ and savor delicious poolside cocktails all while enjoying stunning views of Los Angeles.
Website / 8462 West Sunset Blvd 90069
ADLT SWM will throw s a splashing Memorial Day pool party at Hotel Ziggy on May 27. Head to the Sunset Strip hotel to enjoy a day of relaxation filled with your favorite classic summertime hits, a full bar, food, pool toys, frozen drinks, cabanas and more.
Website / 8440 Sunset Blvd 90069
Skybar at the Mondrian will have a summer kick-off party on May 24 at 9:00 p.m. This event is for guests 21 and up and requires a reservation. Expect quality, handcrafted cocktails by Casamigos, live beats from top-tier DJs and poolside ambiance.
Website / Santa Monica Pier 90401
Each year, Merging Vets and Players hosts an annual Walk to Remember in honor of Memorial Day. This Memorial Day, everyone in the community is invited to attend for a 4.8 mile walk through the city—from the pier to the LA National Cemetery—to honor and remember those who served.
Website / 1100 Flower St 90015
From May 24 to 27, The Palm Los Angeles will offer a two-course meal featuring a butcher’s selection of steaks starting at $59. The menu will also include a choice of a starter and main with options like a six-ounce filet and shrimp bruno and a 14-ounce New York strip and shrimp bruno.
Website / 6600 Topanga Canyon 91303
Dedicate Memorial Day to Italian-American delights, bowling and bocce. On May 27, Pinstripes at Topanga Social will host a most memorable grilling-themed brunch buffet. Expect burgers, brats, watermelon, live music and more this holiday.
Website / 465 La Cienega Blvd 90048
Get ready for a summer splash with Wicked Paradise and Above the Clouds on May 26 from 1 to 7 p.m. With a newly revamped deck at SLS Beverly Hills and a visit by special guests, this is sure to be a can’t-miss party of the season. There will be limited RSVP for free entry before 2:30 p.m., and attendees can enjoy happy hour prices between the hours of 1 and 2:30 p.m. General admission tickets and poolside tables are also available for purchase.
Website / 450 Main St 90245
Tapizon offers a Brazilian-Asian-inspired experience with a spacious patio and a lively sports bar atmosphere. This Memorial Day, it will have specialty offerings like the Churrasco Mixed Grill featuring an eight-ounce picanha steak, four-ounce chicken, four-ounce Brazilian pork sausage and four-ounce grilled shrimp served with farofa, potato chips and cherry tomato vinaigrette on the side.
From honoring our armed forces to spending the day under the sun, there is plenty to do in L.A. for Memorial Day.
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