{"id":216617,"date":"2026-03-12T16:14:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T16:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/216617\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T16:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T16:14:11","slug":"best-things-to-do-in-l-a-this-weekend-oscars-food-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/216617\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Things to Do in L.A. This Weekend: Oscars, Food, Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Plus, Regarding Her\u2019s Women\u2019s History Month Festival and Getty Center\u2019s Selected Shorts<\/p>\n<p>Every Thursday,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lamag.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles\u00a0magazine<\/a>\u00a0curates a list of the best events in and around Los Angeles. Craft a great last-minute schedule with our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lamag.com\/tag\/weekend-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Weekend Guide<\/a>\u00a0to L.A., and don\u2019t forget to sign up to have the guide delivered to your inbox every week by clicking\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/weekendguide.beehiiv.com\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academymuseum.org\/?utm_source=pmax&amp;utm_campaign=pmax_general&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22897402781&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA-V33fqZ3o-tfCDhkrnbqsfZXasO5&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwpcTNBhA5EiwAdO1S9rE3017Biu2ypE9nqp1lspAcgFGze9rd0j0mP1Q7EgdBd_JVopNVshoCKsYQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Oscars Week at The Academy Museum \u2014 March 6-15<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Fannys best picture cocktails 2026\" class=\"wp-image-291293\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fannys-Best-Picture-Cocktails-2026-Photo-Credit-Timony-Siobhan-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Fannys-Best-Picture-Cocktails-2026-Photo-Credit-Timony-Siobhan-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Fannys best picture cocktails 2026\" class=\"wp-image-291293\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"  \/>Fanny\u2019s Best Picture Cocktails 2026 Credit: Timony Siobhan<\/p>\n<p>The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is in full swing for Hollywood\u2019s biggest night, featuring screenings and panels throughout the weekend, Best Picture-themed cocktails at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fannysla.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Fanny\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0and its annual glitzy\u00a0Academy Awards watch party.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amiguitala.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Amiguita\u00a0Opens in Silver Lake \u2014 March 11<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"650\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Amiguita dishes and wine\" class=\"wp-image-291295\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Amiguita-Credit_-Cara-Harman-1-1200x650.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Amiguita-Credit_-Cara-Harman-1-1200x650.jpg\" alt=\"Amiguita dishes and wine\" class=\"wp-image-291295\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"  \/>Credit: Cara Harman<\/p>\n<p>Chef Alejandro Eusebio\u2019s 34-seat Afro-Latin is now open, serving dishes like plantain gnocchi, charcoal-grilled mussels, yellowtail tiradito and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caffeluxxe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Caffe\u00a0Luxxe\u00a0Opens in Culver City \u2014 March 12<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-altfont has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xs-font-size wp-elements-a392843e06eac12cec56e735f4f8219f has-lg-margin-top\" style=\"letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase\">Scroll to continue reading<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"756\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Caffe Luxxe Culver City\" class=\"wp-image-291296\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Unknown-scaled-e1773278606207-1200x756.jpeg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Unknown-scaled-e1773278606207-1200x756.jpeg\" alt=\"Caffe Luxxe Culver City\" class=\"wp-image-291296\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"  \/>Credit: Caffe Luxxe<\/p>\n<p>In the midst of\u00a0celebrating 20 years, Caffe Luxxe unveils a new location in Culver City with $1 cappuccinos and brewed coffees (with Luxxista Rewards app) and a limited-edition mug for the first 250 visitors who make a purchase.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northitalia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Pi Day at North Italia \u2014 March 14<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"North Italia chicken al pastor pizza\" class=\"wp-image-291297\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NorthItalia-PiDay-6297-960x1200.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NorthItalia-PiDay-6297-960x1200.jpg\" alt=\"North Italia chicken al pastor pizza\" class=\"wp-image-291297\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"  \/>Credit: Courtesy of North Italia<\/p>\n<p>Across its California locations, North Italia welcomes Pi Day with a new pizza available through April 10: chicken al pastor with pineapple, jalapeno salsa, avocado and queso fresco.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.rockgympro.com\/b\/widget\/?a=offering&amp;offering_guid=03892761f8e14325a43d5601f18dab76&amp;random=6998a35bed69d&amp;iframeid=&amp;mode=p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Sender One x\u00a0GorpGirls\u00a0Women\u2019s History Month Event \u2014 March 14<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Sender One LAX rock climbing gym\" class=\"wp-image-291298\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sender-One-LAX-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sender-One-LAX-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Sender One LAX rock climbing gym\" class=\"wp-image-291298\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"  \/>Credit: Courtesy Sender One<\/p>\n<p>Indoor climbing gym Sender One and GorpGirls, a community dedicated to helping women feel confident and supported in the outdoors, team up for an evening featuring an intro climbing class and flower arranging workshop with Flower Duet.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getty.edu\/calendar\/selected-shorts-virtue-vice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Getty Center\u2019s Selected Shorts \u2014 March 14<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"623\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-288565\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gettycenter3-1-1200x623.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gettycenter3-1-1200x623.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-288565\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"  \/>Credit: Cassia Davis \u00a9 2023 J. Paul Getty Trust<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by Meg Wolitzer, actors like Jason Ritter, Michael Urie, Liza Weil and Sasheer Zamata bring literature to life with performances\u00a0(3 and 7 p.m.)\u00a0of short fiction stories inspired by Getty\u2019s exhibition of early modern\u00a0drawings.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitwesthollywood.com\/rainbow-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">West Hollywood Rainbow District Oscar Watch Parties \u2014 March 15<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1082\" height=\"1200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"33 Taps West Hollywood\" class=\"wp-image-895\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/33-taps-west-hollywood-scaled-e1770253964413-1082x1200.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1082\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/33-taps-west-hollywood-scaled-e1770253964413-1082x1200.jpg\" alt=\"33 Taps West Hollywood\" class=\"wp-image-895\"  \/>33 Taps West HollywoodCredit: Wonho Frank Lee<\/p>\n<p>Bars and eateries along Santa Monica Boulevard roll out the red carpet for the Oscars with themed cocktails, specials, oversized screens for the big night and more. Stop by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gymbarweho.com\/reservations#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Gym Bar<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatdrink33.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">33 Taps,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fiestacantina.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Fiesta Cantina,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/roccosweho.com\/reservations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Mattie\u2019s\u00a0West Hollywood<\/a>\u00a0(formerly Rocco\u2019s)\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mickys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Micky\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0to watch.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairmont-breakers.com\/dine\/nettuno\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Nettuno Sunday Supper Series \u2014 March 15<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"862\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Nettuno\" class=\"wp-image-9093\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lbc-nettuno-restaurant-3840x2160-1-1200x862.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lbc-nettuno-restaurant-3840x2160-1-1200x862.jpg\" alt=\"Nettuno\" class=\"wp-image-9093\"  \/>NettunoCredit: Courtesy Fairmont Hotels<\/p>\n<p>Fairmont Breakers Long Beach\u2019s lobby-level restaurant presents a multi-course, family-style dinner every Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. The debut supper features fried calamari, branzino, cheesecake and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thegrovela.com\/events\/bunny-brunch-at-sogno-toscano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Bunny Brunch at\u00a0The Grove\u00a0\u2014 March 15<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"The Grove Bunny Brunch 2026\" class=\"wp-image-291299\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GAF-Bunny-Brunch-1.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GAF-Bunny-Brunch-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Grove Bunny Brunch 2026\" class=\"wp-image-291299\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"\/>Credit: Courtesy Caruso<\/p>\n<p>The Grove hosts its first Bunny Brunch at\u00a0Sogno\u00a0Toscano at 10 a.m. featuring photos with the Easter bunny alongside brunch favorites and\u00a0bottomless mimosas.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.regardingherfood.org\/whmf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Regarding Her\u2019s Women\u2019s History Month Festival \u2014 Through March 31<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1092\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Maydan Market owner Rose Previte 2025\" class=\"wp-image-281941\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/la_rose_draft_jenniferchase-4-1-scaled-e1766076165675-1200x1092.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/la_rose_draft_jenniferchase-4-1-scaled-e1766076165675-1200x1092.jpg\" alt=\"Maydan Market owner Rose Previte 2025\" class=\"wp-image-281941\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"  \/>Rose Previte of Maydan MarketCredit: Jennifer Chase<\/p>\n<p>Regarding Her\u2019s annual March\u00a0celebration of women-owned and led food and beverage businesses in Los Angeles is happening now, including events like\u00a0Rossoblu\u2019s chef collaboration dinner on March 11; Power of the Pour: Woman Winemaker Dinner on March 13; Wallflour x Milkfarm-Raclette pizza square collaboration from March 13-15\u00a0and a dinner party bu Kiano Moju on March 14.\u00a0Events later in the month include Maydan Market Monday on March 23 and the Women-Powered Lincoln Avenue Parking Lot Party Benefit For Altadena on March 29.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tavcommunications-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com\/2h9ujFfdv9iPPfR8cn4xkZJrZJ8tI4OZm7c8_q1m2qJO9lrfYnAEtQUkmGgNBKP0gSS6_C50QtLrlJXUzICVFRtyPehqv-npZoJuL0n-shPMNW2SiPvGvCx8TjDks21foEB8cc_h2OAzp4gtNLFX8FGU4-QziKt8c2f1h6dfsVvBNOqy8eVOz3BRi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Popular Now Open in Encino<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Popular dishes\" class=\"wp-image-291300\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-2026-03-03-20-45-28-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-2026-03-03-20-45-28-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Popular dishes\" class=\"wp-image-291300\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\"  \/>Credit: Courtesy Popular<\/p>\n<p>Tel Aviv Restaurant Group takes over the former Aroma Cafe in Encino for its seventh restaurant, a Tulum-inspired\u00a0restaurant serving Mediterranean fusion dishes like yellowtail tartar, bucatini cacio e pepe and seared sea bream risotto.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Plus, Regarding Her\u2019s Women\u2019s History Month Festival and Getty Center\u2019s Selected Shorts Every Thursday,\u00a0Los Angeles\u00a0magazine\u00a0curates a list of&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":216618,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[48,52,51,47,50,49,51110,48049,8124],"class_list":["post-216617","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-los-angeles","tag-la","tag-la-headlines","tag-la-news","tag-los-angeles","tag-los-angeles-headlines","tag-los-angeles-news","tag-new-restaurants","tag-oscars","tag-weekend-guide"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/216617","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=216617"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/216617\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/216618"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=216617"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=216617"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=216617"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}