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Summer Stroll and Savor Returns to Belmont Shore August 19 and 20
Belmont Shore's Summer Stroll & Savor closes its 2026 season August 19 and 20, with 18 tasting tickets for $20 across more than forty Second Street businesses.
Aug 153 min read


LA Jazz Festival Caribbean Street Carnival Brings a Free Block Party to Venice August 21
The LA Jazz Festival's free Caribbean Street Carnival takes over Venice's Windward Circle Friday, August 21, with four stages, street food, drinks, and DJs.
Jul 242 min read


101 Night Market Now Runs Four Nights a Week in Van Nuys and Adds a Hollywood Location
101 Night Market, LA's fastest-growing weekly night market, now runs Thursday through Sunday in Van Nuys plus a new Hollywood location at 6000 Hollywood Blvd.
Jul 243 min read


FOODZILLA Food Festival Returns to San Fernando City Hall July 25
FOODZILLA returns to San Fernando City Hall Saturday, July 25 from 6 to 10 PM. Free and family friendly, with six more festival nights on the 2026 calendar.
Jul 232 min read


SAKE COMPETITION 2026 Comes to Japan House Los Angeles
The world's largest blind-tasting sake competition brings its top winners to Japan House Los Angeles this summer, with eleven Japanese breweries pouring award-winning bottles across two consecutive tasting events in Hollywood.
Jul 223 min read


Off the Hook Seafood Festival Returns to Santa Monica Pier October 11 for Its 8th Year
The 8th annual Off the Hook Seafood Festival drops anchor on Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with sustainable seafood, yacht rock from The Windbreakers, oyster competitions hosted by Mayor Lana Negrete, and a VIP lounge, all benefiting Heal the Bay.
Jul 213 min read


L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade Returns to UCLA October 17, 2026: The Fall Preview
L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade returns to UCLA's Royce Quad October 17, 2026. GA is $275 through August 31, VIP is $600, and All Access with Welcome Dinner is $1,500.
Jul 187 min read


Nisei Week Plaza Festival Returns to Little Tokyo Saturday, August 22, 2026
The 84th Nisei Week Plaza Festival returns to Little Tokyo Saturday, August 22, 2026, with food, a beer garden, live entertainment, and cultural exhibits at the JACCC.
Jul 184 min read


Dine LA Returns August 14-28 With Two Weeks of Prix Fixe Menus
Dine LA Restaurant Week returns August 14 to 28, 2026 with two weeks of prix fixe menus starting at $15 at hundreds of restaurants across Los Angeles this summer.
Jul 171 min read


626 Night Market Returns to Arcadia August 14-16: What to Eat at Santa Anita Park
The 626 Night Market returns to Santa Anita Park August 14-16, 2026 with more than 80 Asian street food vendors, retail, games, and live entertainment in Arcadia.
Jul 123 min read


Plate by Plate Los Angeles 2026 Returns to the Petersen Automotive Museum
Plate by Plate Los Angeles 2026 takes over the Petersen Museum September 19 with unlimited tastings, top LA restaurants, and a mission supporting AAPI communities.
Jul 122 min read


Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Returns September 25 and 26 with 46 Chefs at Westdrift Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach Food & Wine returns September 25 and 26, 2026, at westdrift Manhattan Beach with a planned lineup of 46 chefs, 50-plus beverage partners, and two nights of Grand Tastings. Early Bird tickets are live through August 6.
Jul 116 min read


Concern Foundation Block Party 2026, Lions Tigers & Cures!
The Concern Foundation's 51st Annual Block Party brings 4,000 guests to Paramount Studios Hollywood on July 11, 2026 for a safari-themed night of Los Angeles food, live music, and cancer research fundraising. Taste 70-plus LA restaurants, bid on exclusive auction packages, and help fund groundbreaking immunology and cancer research at one of Los Angeles' most anticipated summer events.
Jun 274 min read


FoodieLand Los Angeles Is Coming to Pasadena 4th of July Weekend — Here's Everything You Need to Know
FoodieLand Food Festival returns to Pasadena's Rose Bowl Stadium July 3–5, 2026, bringing 250+ independent food vendors, artisan shops, live music, and larger-than-life food experiences to one of LA's most iconic venues. From Korean corn dogs and New Orleans oysters to Dubai chocolate churro sundaes and giant deep-fried squid, FoodieLand LA is the ultimate summer food event in Los Angeles - and it's happening right over the Fourth of July weekend. Free parking, free admission
Jun 78 min read


Hollywood on the Coast Food & Wine Festival!
California's newest signature food and wine experience arrives on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the iconic Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica. From 6–10 PM, guests are invited to indulge in unlimited tastings from top chefs, curated wines and craft beverages, live music, and cinematic activations — all set against the backdrop of the California coast.
Apr 284 min read


EEEEATSCON Los Angeles: A Must-Visit for Food Lovers
EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles arrives as a vibrant celebration of the city’s ever-evolving culinary landscape, bringing together an eclectic mix of standout chefs, beloved local favorites, and buzzworthy concepts. Designed for discovery as much as indulgence, the festival offers a curated tasting experience where each bite reflects the creativity and diversity that define Los Angeles dining. It’s not just about what’s on the plate—it’s about the energy, the community, and more impo
Apr 167 min read


Night Out Debuts April 11 with Top Chef Winners & Michelin Stars
Los Angeles is gearing up for an unforgettable evening of culinary excellence and philanthropy as two of the city’s most celebrated food events. Taste of the Nation and the No Kid Hungry Dinner join forces for the first time. On Saturday, April 11th, food lovers and philanthropists alike will gather at Rolling Greens in Downtown Los Angeles for Night Out for No Kid Hungry, a one-night-only event that promises to be a feast for the senses and a powerful step toward ending chil
Feb 236 min read


The Ultimate Foodie Sunday: Masters of Taste Returns to the Rose Bowl for 2026
Masters of Taste 2026 returns as one of Los Angeles’ most anticipated culinary celebrations, bringing together the city’s top chefs, acclaimed restaurants, craft cocktails, and live entertainment in one unforgettable day. Set against an iconic LA backdrop, the event is a bold showcase of flavor, creativity, and community—where every bite supports a meaningful cause and every moment is designed to be savored.
Feb 147 min read


L.A., Get Ready: The Viral 'Yes Chef Food Fest' is Finally Hitting the West Coast
Yes Chef Food Fest is bringing Los Angeles together for an unforgettable celebration of bold flavors, top local chefs, and nonstop culinary excitement. From crave-worthy bites to vibrant festival energy, this is a must-attend event for every LA foodie.
Jan 293 min read


Taste the Future of LA Dining: The Best New Restaurants Celebration 2026 is Here
Los Angeles continues to set the pace on the world’s culinary stage, and the Los Angeles Magazine Best New Restaurants Celebration 2026 honors the vibrant creativity and bold flavors that have defined the city’s dining landscape over the past year.
Jan 114 min read
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