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It’s been inspiring to witness Los Angeles respond in the face of wildfires that have brought unfathomable devastation to communities like the Pacific Palisades and Altadena. Seeing the outpouring of support, the flood of volunteers and the financial generosity at work in our community, we could not be more proud of the residents of our city and county. That said, in the coming weeks we expect efforts will naturally scale back. You can’t run at the red line of donations and volunteerism indefinitely.
It goes without saying that we would do well to take to heart lessons learned from what we’re experiencing. To rethink the relationship between our homes and our environment, our commerce and our climate. To make sure we’re always prepared. To strengthen connections between neighbors, reevaluate the walls that divide us, and make it a priority to always look out for one another. Through it all, we hope that resources continue amassing to aid victims of the blazes in getting back on their feet and rebuilding their lives. The road toward “normalcy” will be long and tricky. Hopefully it won’t just be a reversion to what once was, but a progression to something better.
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However long it takes, part of the bridge to get there will be community events and fundraisers in support of wildfire relief. We will look for ways to gather with friends and patronize local businesses while still doing some good. To that end, we’ve curated a selection of such happenings coming up over the next few weeks. It’s not an exhaustive list, but it offers yet more examples of how the area is coming together. Whatever happens moving forward, let’s not lose that spirit! Now on to the list…
We Love LA at Lyric Hyperion – a fundraiser for LA wildfire relief (January 17) -> This Friday, a roster of L.A. comedians will hit the stage at Lyric Hytperion with 100% of the proceeds going to the verified, wildfire relief fund hosted by GoFundMe. The lineup includes Billie Lee, Guy Branum, Babs Gray, Chris Estrada, Matt Lieb, and Biniam Bizuneh. Tickets are $30. Starts at 7 p.m. More info here.
FTFO (Fight The F**k On) at The Crow (January 17) -> If you’re on the west side this Friday, The Crow (located at Bergamot Station) will be hosting the latest iteration of Fight The F**k On, a comedy roast battle featuring a slew of USC alums/students plus a few other local comics. This month, 100% of the proceeds goes to Altadena Girls, a charity organized to restoring normalcy teenage Victims of the Eaton Canyon Fire, including by providing basic hygene and grooming products. Tickets for the show are $20.72 all in. Starts at 8 p.m. More info here.
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Smorgasburg Reopening Day Fundraiser (January 19) -> Smorgasburg returns to ROW DTLA to start 2025 with a mission to support wildfire relief efforts. All bar profits from reopening day will be donated to World Central Kitchen and the American Red Cross. Enjoy a drink while supporting dozens of Smorgasburg vendors who have gone above and beyond to aid wildfire relief—feeding first responders, donating proceeds to charities, and offering free meals at their brick-and-mortar locations. The event will also highlight causes supporting individual vendors affected by the fires, including those who have lost homes. More info here.
Fuil Wines Pop-Up Tasting Room (January 19) -> Matt and Carolina Espiro Jaeger’s Fuil Wines is small production, boutique winery, specializing in wines of the Santa Ynez Valley. This Sunday, Fuil’s monthly tasting series pops up at Buvette in Sherman Oaks. All proceeds from the tastings (and a raffle!) will go to support Habitat for Humanity, who just recently launched the ReBUILD LA Wildfire Relief Fund, a long-term emergency response campaign to assist people with limited means to rebuild their homes, relocate to other housing, provide essential supplies, and restore their lives. Sunday’s tasting tickets are $15 per person. Runs noon to 3 p.m. More info here.
Back On Our Feet – Dancing For LA Fire Relief, Dancing for LA’s Tomorrow (January 25) -> Yes Ma’am Club, Trans Dudes of LA, Whxremones,and The Gay Agenda are banding together to host a night of dance, drag and donations at Sassafras Saloon. 100% of the ticket sales are going to organizations supporting victims of the current fires in Los Angeles. It’s $5 to get in. 21+ only. Runs 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. More info here.
Japanese Tea Tasting Fundraiser (January 25 & 26)-> Experience the comfort of tea at a special pop-up hosted by friend of We Like L.A. Tomoko Imade Dyen of Culinary Curation and OWIU Goods Ceramics. All proceeds all proceeds will go to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation to support wildfire relief. For $150, enjoy a guided tasting of five to six exceptional green teas, each brewed to perfection and paired with seasonal bites and Wagashi—exquisite traditional Japanese sweets made from locally sourced ingredients. As a memento of the experience, guests will take home a handcrafted cup from OWIU’s signature MATTER line and a branded cap. Tickets are on sale through Tock. More info here.
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January Cruise-In Benefit at Petersen Automotive Museum (January 26) -> The Petersen Automotive Museum is hosting a special cruise-in event on the last Sunday of the month, donating 100% of proceeds to support LA County Wildfire First Responders. Spectator tickets are $50 and include breakfast, museum admission, and complimentary parking. Want to showcase your car? The $50 entry fee covers a prime show car spot along with all spectator ticket perks. The American Red Cross will also be on-site, accepting blood donations to aid those in need. More info here.
FireAid at Intuit Dome (January 30) -> The biggest fundraiser event on the horizon will be a FireAid Relief concert scheduled to take place at Intuit Dome on January 30. Details are light so far, but there is currently an email form on the Intuit Dome website you can fill out to get updates on tickets and the lineup announcements.
Printmaking for Fire Relief (January 31) -> The Printshop LA on West Pico is inviting community members to create a print while raising funds for organizations supporting those affected by recent fires. You don’t need any experience, and all all materials will be provided. Some of the techniques will include linocut carvings and printing, risograph printing and screen printing. Air purification and bottled water provided as well. Entry is donation-based, and suggested between $5-$50. Runs 7 to 10 p.m. More info here.
Reading by Moonrise; Benefit for Altadena (February 1) -> Elysian Valley’s Clockshop will host a special Reading By Moonrise event to start February, with community artists performing short readings of poems and passages that speak to our current crisis. Tickets are donation based, with all proceeds going to the Altadena Library Foundation to support the libraries in that community which will be key sites for resources and information in the recovery process. The event runs 4 to 6 p.m. More info here.
*NOTE: Depending on proximity to the two big fires (which are still smoldering), some folks are rightfully concerned about the air quality and potentially toxic particulate spread as we decide to go out and about. We liked to point to you towards the L.A. Times’ latest reporting on that matter, which has a good overview on where we are now with evaluating the region’s air toxicity. The article also provides links to a bunch of helpful resources including how best to assess air quality, links to public alerts, and places to get N95 masks. The latest L.A. County Public Health Fire Safety and Health Information can be found here.
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