What's Happening in Los Angeles in November

Here's what's happening this month in LA.

Back to the Future Comes to the Pantages

Back to the Future, the musical, will play at the Pantages in Hollywood from November 5 – December 1. Get tickets at https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com.

Descanso Gardens Hosts Enchanted Forest of Light

Descanso Gardens is hosting their annual Enchanted Forest of Light from November 17 through January 5 featuring dazzling light installations set against the garden’s beauty. Tickets at www.descansogardens.org.

Rodeo Nights, Holiday Lights Holiday Celebration in Beverly Hills

The Rodeo Drive Committee, in collaboration with the City of Beverly Hills is hosting “Rodeo Nights, Holiday Lights” as part of its annual Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration, on Thursday, November 14. The event is free and open to the public from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Universal CityWalk Hollywood Celebrates Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary

Universal CityWalk Hollywood celebrates global pop icon Hello Kitty’s milestone 50th anniversary by unwrapping new menu items available at the Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe along with 50th-anniversary merchandise at the new Sanrio Smile Shop. This kicks off on Friday, November 1, which is Hello Kitty Day when Hello Kitty celebrates her birthday and limited time 50th items will be available through December 31.

Sushi by Scratch Pop Up at SLS Beverly Hills

Sushi by Scratch is now hosting 17-course omakase dinners at SLS Beverly Hills. Time slots are 5pm, 7:15pm or 9:30pm from Wednesday through Sunday,

Gravitas Private Club Opens in Beverly Hills

Gravitas, a new multi-level luxury private club with a restaurant, has opened in Beverly Hills. The 26,000 square foot establishment offers dining spaces, amenities, concierge services and a variety of bars and lounges. For membership information, visit www.gravitasclub.com.

SusieCakes Launches See’s and Wicked Collaboration Cakes and Cupcakes

SusieCakes is launching two new collaborations. In honor of National Candy Day on November 4th, SusieCakes and See’s Candies, are teaming up to bring See’s Milk Bordeaux Cupcakes and See’s Milk Bordeaux Cake on November 1 through November 4. For a limited time only starting Friday November 1, guests can order online or stop by SusieCakes’ 29 locations for the Wickedly Popular Cake also shipping nationwide.

Fairmont Century City Hosts Swiss Chalet Apres-Ski Experience

Beginning November 14, Fairmont Century Plaza’s Swiss Chalet returns with a festive après-ski dining experience that brings the charm of the Alps to Los Angeles. Featuring cozy décor and a new prix-fixe menu priced at $115 per person, guests will enjoy Alpine favorites like Duck Confit and Wild Mushroom Risotto, along with seasonal beverages such as a warm glass of Glühwein. Reservations open to the public starting November 14, and the Swiss Chalet experience will run through January 1, 2025.

Downtown Disney Naples Ristorante E Bar Offers Breakfast with Santa

Santa Claus is setting up shop at Naples this holiday season for Breakfast with Santa. Running between Thanksgiving and Christmas, guests can spend a morning grabbing photos with Santa paired with a breakfast feast, mesmerizing décor, and holiday activities, while carolers set the jolly mood.

Townhouse and Kate Somerville Manicure Collaboration

Beverly Hills’ Townhouse has paired with Kate Somerville to offer a special manicure using Kate Somerville products. Manicures come with a takeaway gift with travel sized products.

Haute Mess Launches New Sandwiches

Haute Mess is excited to unveil two new signature sandwiches, their pastrami di fumo a smoked pastrami sandwich and brisket di Annerita, a Texas style brisket sandwich

Native Hosts Fall Market Truck Pop Up

On November 2, Native will be hosting their Fall Market Truck Pop Up with sample products. The truck will be located at the Third Street Promenade from 8:30am to 1:30pm.

A.O.C. Launches Lucques Sunday Suppers

A.O.C. is launching their Sunday Suppers on November 3, $85 per person, from 5 to 8pm, reservations at Open Table.

Verde Opens in Costa Mesa

Verde, a cocktail lounge and restaurant, will open on November 15 at The Ranch in Newport Bay in Eastside Costa Mesa.

Panda Express Offers Spicy Wagyu Beef Dumplings

Beginning in November, Panda Express will offer Spicy Wagyu Beef Dumplings, filled with 100% American Wagyu beef and veggies that are wok-tossed with kale and onions in a sweet and spicy sauce that has an extra kick from Fly By Jing’s Zhong sauce.

Los Feliz Flea Market Opens VR Escape Room at Vintage Land

Vintage Land, home of the Los Feliz Flea Market, is launching a new VR Escape Room open Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 9pm. The new escape room opens November 2.

Santa Anita Park Hosts Split Rock Jumping Tour

Santa Anita Park is hosting the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour on November 20-24.

MALK Organics Launches Pumpkin Spice MALK

MALK beverage lovers can now savor the fall flavors with the new Pumpkin Spice MALK.

Thanksgiving Dinners

WeHo’s Arden is offering a Thanksgiving three course prix fixe dinner for $75.

1 Hotel West Hollywood is offering a three-course meal in their Juniper Garde from 1 to 7pm, $125 per person, as well as their “Give Thanks” Sando for $25, a turkey sandwich where proceeds are donated to the Los Angeles Mission.

The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles’ Sendero will be offering a four-course prix-fixe menu at Lena, a three-course family style feast at Corteza and a private dinner at the Agave Library.

The Hideaway in Beverly Hills is offering a special $55/person dinner. In addition to the restaurant’s regular menu, the full turkey dinner will be offered from 11am-10pm.

The Beverly Hilton’s Circa 55 will be offering a Thanksgiving Grand Buffet from 11am to 3pm, $155 per person and a Dinner Buffet from 5 to 9pm, $135 per person.

Gelson's

You can choose from complete dinners, sides, desserts and floral arrangements for a home dinner with no fuss. Roast turkey complete dinners start at $60, To place your order, visit https://www.gelsons.com/shop/holiday-meals/thanksgiving. Meals will be available for pick up between November 22 – December 1.

Urban Plates

Urban Plates is offering dine-in and pick-up dinners. Online orders can be placed now through November 24. Items are ready to reheat and available for pick-up on November 26 or 27. Dine-in dinners offered November 26 through November 28, with hot, ready-to-eat turkey plates with sides. Visit https://urbanplates.com/thanksgiving/ to place your order.