Best Things To Do This Weekend In LA - September 4
Netflix and chill? Nah. The city of Angels and the surrounding areas have a plethora of options when it comes to figuring out how best to enjoy your leisure time. Whether you are looking for something that the whole family can get down with or if you are looking for something especially swanky and hip, it is our job to comb through the calendars, the listings, and the damned Facebook invitations to figure out which direction to point you in. Trying to figure out just what to do this weekend in the greater Los Angeles area – see below.
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial in Concert
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Highland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 850-2000
www.hollywoodbowl.com
Easily one of the most-beloved stories of all time, Steven Spielberg's timeless tale of a stranded extra-terrestrial and his plight to get home has long been considered essential viewing. Introduced by John Williams, composer of the film's Oscar-winning score, the Los Angeles Philharmonic will be performing the music live for a screening of the film under the stars this weekend. With screenings scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening, conductor David Newman will command a unique experience that is guaranteed to make a great film even better. E.T. is offered at the Bowl from September 4th, 5th and 6th!
The Taste
Paramount Pictures Studios
5555 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 956-5000
There is a convenience that comes with having all of the city's best restaurants and chefs localized into the picturesque backlot of Paramount Studios. A wonderfully curated collection of the best examples of culinary and mixology innovation come with a ticket to The Taste. From street food to fine dining, from fusion to the classics, the eclectic meld of the city is translated into bites from each of the participants. A brilliant marriage of ambiance and deliciousness, this three day festival is well worth the price of admission.
Eats, Rhyme, and Life
POT at The Line Hotel
3515 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 368-3030
www.eatsrhymesandlife.com
An organic mixture of great tunes and incredible food is a certainty when LA's own Roy Choi links up with Chef Jarobi White of A Tribe Called Quest. Last year, the duo played off of one another and held court over a capacity crowd enthusiastic to soak in the sounds of special guests DJs and chow down on what the guys were cranking out of the kitchen. Taking the trip all the way from the BX, White compliments the recipes of Choi all while establishing his own flair while audio professors like Mr. Choc and DJ Adam 12 blend beats at K-Town's famed Line Hotel. This is a Labor Day BBQ for the books.
Shoreline Jam
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90802
(877) 342-0738
www.queenmary.com
Quickly becoming one of the most anticipated events of the summer, Shoreline Jam has needed all of five years to become the reggae-soaked bookend of the season. Going from one day to two and increasing the roster of talent every year since it's start, the collection for this go 'round includes performances from Matisyahu, Barrington Levy, and The Grouch & Eligh. A healthy mixture of good vibe veterans and a new generation of reggae rock stars, there are 20 different acts set to perform over the two-day festival.
