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The Dodgers are taking the field and spring to-dos are in the air. How are you spending your week in Los Angeles?
On deck from March 24-28 in Los Angeles you can catch The Moth GrandSLAM in Little Tokyo, an evening of Poetry at LA Plaza, Artopia at Hotel Ziggy in WeHo, MLB opening day parties, Night Dive at the Aquarium of the Pacific, and a special spring edition of DANCE DTLA at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
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Things To Do This Week
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission, TP = Top Pick
The Moth GrandSLAM at JACCC – M TP > On Monday, the Moth’s ultimate storytelling showdown is back in Los Angeles as GrandSLAM brings 10 winners from prior open-mic shows back to the stage for a championship session at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center. The theme for the night is: CONSEQUENCES. GA tickets are $42 including fees. Show starts at 8 p.m. More info here.
Death Cafe at Heavy Manners – FA > Death Cafe returns to Heavy Manners Library in Echo Park this Tuesday, with a stated goal to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives.” It’s more discussion than support group, so go in with expectations set. Might be a good fit if you previously checked out the Silent Book Club of Death (another We Like L.A. recommendation). Donuts and coffee also provided! The event is free, but donations are welcomed. Starts at 6 p.m. More info here.
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Resistance and Liberation: Los Angeles Latine Poets Speak Out – M FA > This Wednesday, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes hosts an evening of poetry celebrating Los Angeles-based Latine voices and their legacy of resilience, identity, and cultural renaissance. Starts at 6 p.m. and free to attend. More info here.
Dodgers Opening Day Parties -> The Dodgers technically opened their season with a two-game set last week in Japan, but they’re kicking the 2025 season off stateside with a home matchup against the Tigers this Thursday. A variety of pubs and brew houses will be hosting festivities for opening day, including at Angel City Brewery, Common Space Brewery, Homage Brewing, Benny Boy, and Lawless Brewing. First pitch is 4:10 p.m.
CAKE TRIP -> This Thursday, a fun collab between Chef Heidi Ross and musician Rachel Beetz pops up at baby battista, the downstairs bar located inside nico’s in Atwater Village. Expect a charming and experimental mix art, food and music along with cake tastings for guests. Tickets are $20 starts at 8 p.m. More info here.
Artopia at Hotel Ziggy – FA > Artopia brings an ecclectic combo of art, vinyl, fashion, music and pizza to WeHo’s Hotel Ziggy this Thursday, all hosted by fashion artist KTG and vinyl legend Goldnbown. Guests can expect music from guitarist Runson Willis, prints by Chandra Agarwal, DJ-spun tunes by GOLDNBROWN, pizza from Pizza Girl and more. Runs 8 p.m. to midnight. Entry is free. More info here.
The Golden Screen at The Culver Hotel -> Golden Screen is a new monthly centennial movie screening series at The Culver Theater, presented by MGM & The Culver Hotel, offering classic films on the big screen followed by exclusive cocktails, canapés, and music at the hotel. For the month of March they’ll screen the 1964 film A Fistful of Dollars. Tickets are $56.25 via Open Table. Starts at 7 p.m. More info here.
Dance DTLA: Special Edition – M FA TP > This Friday, The Music Center will host a special spring edition of its free summer dance party series, Dance DTLA. The first-ever springtime Dance DTLA will showcase a variety of dance genres including salsa, reggaeton, funk and Afrobeats, all hosted at Walt Disney Concert Hall inside BP Hall and outside at the Blue Ribbon Garden. Starts at 7 p.m. Free to attend as always. More info here.
Fourth Fridays in Long Beach – FA > Retro Row in Long Beach comes alive on the fourth Friday of the month with special pop-ups, live performances, and extended store hours from shops on 4th St between Temple and Cherry. The event runs 6 to 9 p.m. More info here.
Night Dive at AoP – M > The Aquarium of the Pacific’s signature adults-only, after-hours series returns this Friday with an late-night party featuring food trucks, cash bars, DJs throughout the Aquarium galleries, and a live band playing in the Great Hall of the Pacific. GA tickets are $44.95 per person. Runs 7:30 to 11 p.m. More info here.
Dining & Drinking
(picks by Christina Champlin)
Los Angeles is a melting pot of culinary influences, and Linden, a Black-owned fine dining gem on Sunset Boulevard, embodies that spirit beautifully. Executive Chef Jonathan Harris, a Long Island native from a family of chefs, blends flavors from New York, the Caribbean, and Jewish traditions into a menu that feels both nostalgic and elevated. Start strong with the Herbed Duck Fat Fries, served piping hot with caviar and lemon aioli. The Sunset Salad layers roasted sweet potato, pear, goat cheese, and cornbread crumbles over a mountain of greens—fresh, hearty, and balanced. For mains, the Southern-style Fried Chicken, a tribute to Harris’ father, delivers a perfect crunch with juicy, tender meat, paired with velvety collard green purée. The Parkway is a standout—jerk-marinated duck leg and breast over creamy coconut pigeon pea risotto, bold in flavor and flawlessly executed. I didn’t get to try the much-hyped Wagyu Pie—a puff pastry filled with pulled wagyu oxtail and plantain chutney, inspired by Jamaica’s independence from the United Kingdom—but that just gives me a reason to come back. Portions are generous, the energy is electric, and even on a weekday, the place was packed. The bar? Standing room only. Pro tip: Book a reservation—this spot is worth the hype.
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