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Los Angeles Event Spotlight: May 2016
There's no shortage of things to do in the City of Angels this May. From holiday events to cultural festivals and much more, discover these fun events happening around L.A.
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The Best New Year's Eve Concerts & Special Events in Los Angeles
From elegant affairs to massive dance parties, Los Angeles is ready to ring in 2019 with some of the best New Year’s Eve events in the country. Read our round up for the best concerts and special events to say farewell to 2018 and welcome the new year.
Go Metro: all Metro Rail lines, plus Orange and Silver Lines, will run 24 hours on New Year's Eve with free fares from 9 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 2 a.m. on Jan. 1.
The Best Halloween Parties in Los Angeles
From the world's largest Halloween street party to theme parties at some of L.A.'s hottest nightclubs, coolest bars and grandest hotels, guys and ghouls can expect a scary good time on Halloween night.
All events are 21 and over unless otherwise noted.
Los Angeles Event Spotlight: June 2015
There's no shortage of awesome activities happening in the City of Angels this June. From unique festivals to stellar concerts and much more, kick off summer at these fun events happening around L.A.
The Best Halloween Events in Los Angeles
From the world's largest Halloween street party, to family-friendly Halloween events at museums and other cultural institutions, Los Angeles offers fiendish fun and spooky scares for everyone.
Where to Watch the World Cup in Los Angeles
The 21st FIFA World Cup is taking place in 11 cities across Russia from June 14 to July 15, 2018. Los Angeles is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, so bars and restaurants throughout the city have hosted World Cup viewing parties throughout the tournament. The 2018 World Cup Final with France vs. Croatia is taking place at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Sunday, July 15. No matter which country you're rooting for, our handy guide features restaurants and bars across Los Angeles where you'll feel right at home.
Negroni Week in Los Angeles: June 2-8, 2014
The second annual Negroni Week is taking place across the country and around the world from June 2-8, 2014. During Negroni Week, participating bars - over 1,200 as this post goes live - are mixing up Negronis and donating at least $1 from each cocktail sold to a charity of their choice. Campari has announced that it will donate $10,000 to the qualified charity of the bar or restaurant that raises the most money during this year’s Negroni Week.
Besides the classic Negroni - made with gin, Campari, sweet vermouth - imbibers can look forward to variations like the Negroni No. 9 at Rivera, and special events like the Negroni Soirée, taking place at Harlowe on Tuesday, June 3.
Following are just a few of the dozens of participating bars and restaurants in Los Angeles. Check the Negroni Week website for a complete list of participating bars, then follow the social media action via Imbibe Magazine’s Twitter and Instagram feeds, and the #NegroniWeek hashtag. Cheers!
Mardi Gras Celebrations in Los Angeles
Mardi Gras, aka “Fat Tuesday,” is the annual celebration that culminates Carnival season. Mardi Gras takes place the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, the traditional 40-day period of fasting and prayer before Easter. The largest Carnival celebration in the world takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which welcomes two million revelers each year. In the United States, Mardi Gras is synonymous with the city of New Orleans, which celebrates for two weeks with parades, balls and king cake parties.
On Tuesday, March 4, there are Mardi Gras celebrations taking place throughout Los Angeles. From historic Olvera Street and the Original Farmers Market, to bars and restaurants across LA, here are the best places for you to shout, “Laissez les bons temps rouler!”
Oscar Viewing Parties in Los Angeles
On Sunday, March 4, the eyes of the world will be on the 90th Annual Academy Awards, taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. For the second consecutive year, Jimmy Kimmel will host the ceremony, which will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide. Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water leads this year's field with 13 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actor and Actress. Dunkirk is second with eight nods, including Best Picture and Best Director. Rachel Morrison (Mudbound) made history as the first woman ever nominated for Best Cinematography.
Make your predictions, sip an Oscar-themed cocktail, and join the global audience of viewers as the winners are announced.
The Best Fourth of July Events in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, so it’s no surprise that spectacular Fourth of July events are taking place throughout the city. From Independence Day concerts at the Hollywood Bowl and the Rose Bowl, to sports events at Dodger Stadium and StubHub Center, read on for the best places in L.A. to celebrate America’s 242nd birthday. All events take place on Wednesday, July 4 unless otherwise noted.