Friday the 13th at Westbound

Westbound is holding a Halloween extravaganza on Friday, Oct. 13 with spooky craft cocktails and a double screening of the original 1980 thriller, “Friday the 13th.” The celebration continues throughout October with special “potions” for $10 during “Witching Hour” every Tuesday through Thursday, and Sunday, from 11 p.m. to closing. Cocktails include the Ichabod Plane, Double Bubble Boilermaker Trouble and They’re Here. On Wednesday’s “Harvest Night,” decorate a pumpkin while sitting by a fire pit on the back patio and enjoy Westbound’s new fall cocktails. Pumpkins are $2 to $8. Westbound also offers pumpkin bocce ball competitions and bobbing for apples. Watch a double-feature on the back patio every Sunday night and on Halloween at 6 and 8 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 15, “The Addams Family” and “Beetlejuice” will be shown, followed by “Young Frankenstein” and “Killer Clowns from Outer Space” on Sunday, Oct. 22. 300 S. Santa Fe Ave., Ste. N, (213)262-9291.

San Antonio Winery celebrates 100 Years

Celebrate Los Angeles’ oldest urban vintner on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the San Antonio Winery, located east of downtown Los Angeles. The winery will host an afternoon of music, food, drinks, entertainment and fun focusing on the spirit and diversity of Los Angeles. Food will be provided by The Grilled Cheese Truck, Trejo’s Tacos, Vaka Burger, The Chairman, Coolhause and Don Francisco’s Coffee. Enjoy award-winning wines from the Riboli Family and select Italian beers. Entertainment will include a Chinese lion dance and music by American singer-songwriters, an accordion player, Italian mandolin player and a mariachi group. Street artists will paint murals and a charity grape stomp will be held. The Riboli family operates the most awarded winery in Southern California. Their vineyards are located in Paso Robles, Monterey and Napa Valley. General admission is $55 to $65, with advance tickets available by visiting winery100.eventbrite.com. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. 737 Lamar St., (323)223-1401.

Herringbone and the Polo Classic

Herringbone Santa Monica is offering a bubbly brunch on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The $225 package includes brunch for two with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label and two general admission tickets to the Polo Classic. The brunch menu includes a choice of two starters including sticky buns, banana bread, ceviche, a half-dozen oyster sampler or shrimp cocktail. Entrées include chilaquiles, avocado and stone crab toast, French toast and Caesar salad with grilled chicken breast. Also during brunch and “oyster hour,” guests can enjoy half a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label with a dozen oysters for $50, or a full bottle with a dozen oysters for $100. For tickets, visit bit.ly/2kkVeAL. 755 Ocean Ave., (310)971-4460.

Off the Hook Seafood Festival

Celebrate National Seafood Month at the third annual “Off The Hook Seafood Festival” on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. on the Santa Monica Pier. The unique seafood tasting event showcases some of the city’s best chefs and restaurants. Enjoy seafood dishes in a setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean while raising money for the Surfrider Foundation’s Los Angeles Chapter. VIP tickets are $90 and feature a 3 p.m. entry, access to the Capital One Cafe sustainable VIP Lounge with all-you-can-eat seafood tastings, Peroni beer pairings, curated cocktails, preferred seating and food from FIG, Tar & Roses and Red O. General admission is $65 and includes a seafood tasting, wine from over 10 vineyards, a Blue Moon beer garden, spirits tastings and non-alcoholic drinks. Enjoy snacks, games, music and an oyster shucking competition. Guests must be 21 years or older. 200 Santa Monica Pier, offthehookseafoodfest.com.

The Hollywood Crawl of Fame

Join a bar crawl in Hollywood on Sunday, Oct. 15 starting at 2 p.m. Separate bartender duos will lead two groups on walks to four different bars that will open specifically for the crawl. Afterwards, participants will convene at a fifth bar for a party. Tickets are $50 and include a signature drink at each of the five bars. Participants can opt for the Northside Crawl led by Jeremy Allen, of MiniBar Hollywood, and Rebecca Votel, of Copper & Kings American Brandy. Stops include MiniBar Hollywood, Ever Bar, Lost Property, Black Rabbit Rose and Lono. The Southside Crawl is led by B.C. Hoffman, of Sassafras/The Edison, and Zach Patterson, of Lono and Melrose Umbrella Co. The group will visit There Hungry Cat, Three Clubs, Sassafras, Mama’s Shelter and Lono. For tickets, visit minibarhollywood.com. 6141 Franklin Ave., (323)798-4939.

Mommy Choi pop-up dinner

Ever wonder what celebrity chef Roy Choi ate while growing up? Experience the Korean comfort food Mommy Choi made for Roy on Monday, Oct. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. Mommy Choi will prepare a Korean pop-up feast in downtown Los Angeles featuring her new line of Mommy Sauces. The dinner menu features a small plate of swai (fish) pancake (jeon) with zucchini; Korean galbi with a side of kimchi Caesar salad, and Mommy Sauces with vegetable fried rice. The unique dinner is $45 per person. Mommy Sauces include kimchi, bulgogi, spicy bulgogi, fish-soy base and magic sauce. Individual bottles are $12.95, but guests can buy one bottle for $5, or all five sauces for $20. Address will be provided upon reservation. To RSVP, visit eatfeastly.com.

The Pink Lady cocktails for a good cause

The neighborhood gastropub R10 Social House at Redondo Beach’s King Harbor Marina is showing its support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October. R10 Social House will donate 15 percent of proceeds from sales of The Pink Lady cocktail to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The drink is made with muddled raspberries, vodka, St-Germain, lemon, egg white and juice. 179 N. Harbor Drive, (310)798-2500.

Pink bikinis at Surfside Venice

Step off the busy Venice boardwalk and relax at Surfside, which features local art, music and entertainment. In addition to beer and fun beach food, the bartenders are serving Pink Bikini cocktails made with vodka, fresh strawberries, basil, lemon juice and a splash of prosecco in glasses rimmed with sugar. Surfside Venice will donate $1 from the sale of the cocktail to the National Breast Cancer Foundation., which offers free mammogram screenings. 23 Windward Ave., (424)256-7894.

The Pink Ribbon at The Standing Room

During October, The Standing Room’s owner Lowell Bakke is serving a limited-time cocktail to support people affected by breast cancer. The Pink Ribbon cocktail is made with Deep Eddy vodka, grenadine pomegranate syrup, guava juice and lime juice. The drinks are $9, and The Standing Room will donate $1 from each sale to the Cancer Support Community in Redondo Beach. 1320 Hermosa Ave., (310)318-1272.

Helping Others #pastaforthepeople

During National Pasta Month, chef Bruce Kalman of Union is raising money for American Red Cross disaster relief in Puerto Rico, Texas and Florida. Kalman will highlight one of his signature pasta dishes each week. Through Oct. 14, the feature dish is spaghetti alla chitarra made with San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, fresno chiles and grana padano. From Oct. 15 to Oct. 21, Kalman is serving squid ink lumache topped with Maine lobster, fennel, Meyer lemon and truffle butter. From Oct. 22 to Oct. 31, the featured dish is tagliatelle topped with pork ragu, grana padano and gremolata. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross. 37 E. Union St., Pasadena. (626)795-5841.

Coffee For Sasquatch

Coffee For Sasquatch, a stylish new coffee shop, recently opened on Melrose Avenue. Owner and entrepreneur Claire Ackad is passionate about coffee and has scoured the globe to create an enhanced coffee-drinking experience. Coffee For Sasquatch’s roaster is San Francisco-based Ritual Coffee Roasters. The menu includes espresso, lattes and cappuccinos, and adventurous drinks made with turmeric, chai and matcha. Coffee For Sasquatch also serves chilled beverages including cold brew, iced tea and Arnold Palmers. Affogato and tea-gato, bites from La Tropezienne Bakery, sandwiches from the Beverly Hills Cheese Shop and fōnuts are also available. 7020 Melrose Ave., (3230424-7980.

Lucques fall Bookfest dinners

Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne will highlight new books during an upcoming “Sunday Supper” event. On Oct. 22, foodies will be introduced to Paul Kahan and Cosmo Goss’ new book, “Cheers to the Publican, Repast and Present.” Goin, Executive Chef Javier Espinoza and Chef de Cuisine Mercedes Rojas will design menus inspired by the book. Guests may purchase books, which will be signed by the authors. Additional “Sunday Supper” book events are upcoming; reservations are required. 8474 Melrose Ave., (323)655-6277.

Grand Central Market cuisine and culture cookbook

Learn how the Grand Central Market created a “culinary quilt” of tenants in 1917 through a new book about the market. Adele Yellin, president of the Yellin Company, which owns and operates the Grand Central Market, co-authored the book along with Kevin West, a writer, co-creative director and advisor on the Grand Central Market’s revitalization. With a 100-year anniversary approaching, West and Yellin gathered signature recipes from 40 vendors. Learn how the vendors got their start and how they have expanded to other neighborhoods. Photographs show how the market’s tenants represent the city’s diverse communities. Recipes include Eggslut’s coddled eggs with potato puree, Clark Street Bread’s pan dulce, and Press Brothers Juicery’s vitality smoothie and V-9 juice. The book also features sections on tacos, carbs, meat, fish, vegetables, happy hour and sweets. The book is available at the Grand Central Market, Barnes & Noble, Amazon and Indiebound. The Grand Central Market is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. 317 S. Broadway, (213)624-2378.