Día de los Muertos at Toca Madera

Toca Madera hosts the ultimate taco holiday bash today, Nov. 1, at 5 p.m. Fill your taco with carne asada made with skirt steak, sweet pepper, smoked guajillo sauce and cotija cheese. Vegan diners will savor the adashah lettuce wraps filled with a vegan, lentil-based protein; butter lettuce; avocado mojo; corn relish; radish and vegan mozzarella. Enjoy your tacos with the spooky Los Muertos cocktail made with Avión Reposado, blood orange, lime juice, hibiscus and activated charcoal agave. There will also be plenty of margaritas too. The night’s entertainment includes a fire breather, flamenco guitarist and stilt walkers. 8450 W. Third St., Los Angeles, (323)852-9400.

The Front Yard’s Fall Block Party

Get into the fall spirit at The Front Yard with their annual Fall Block Party on Sunday, Nov. 4, from 2 to 5 p.m. The afternoon will be filled with live music from the Cowling Band, pop-up shopping and lawn games. Enjoy gourmet samplings prepared by executive chef Larry Greenwood and sip some of California’s best breweries and wineries including 10 Span Vineyards, Justin Winery, Knee Deep Brewing Co., Mission Brewery and more. Proceeds will benefit K9 Youth Alliance, a nonprofit that seeks to enrich the lives of young people as they train and care for abandoned dogs. Tickets are $29 per person when purchased online at bit.ly/2yl0fOg or $40 per person at the door. 4222 Vineland Ave., Los Angeles, (818)255-7290.

Sunday Spaghetti

Pasta lovers can enjoy a choice of southern Italian family-style spaghetti with a choice of sauce on Sunday, Nov. 4. Select chef Michele Lisi’s pomodoro or Bolognese sauces, or aglio or olio e peperoncino from the menu, plus a wine carafe for two for $60. This special dinner is held every Sunday. Bring the family because kids eat dinner for free at Nerano Beverly Hills on Sunday. 9960 S. Santa Monica Blvd., (310)405-0155.

‘Ted’s Talk’ evening at Connie and Ted’s

On Tuesday, Nov. 6, executive chef Samuel Baxter and Blue Island Oyster’s Todd Rubenstein will lead a discussion about the inclusive oyster experience. Following the “Ted’s Talk,” the two will lead an oyster demonstration followed by a sit-down, four-course menu dinner with wine pairings and bottled water for $95 per person. The talk begins at 6 p.m. Reservations are recommended. 8171 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, (323)848-2722.

Patina and ‘Dear Evan Hansen’

The Tony-winning Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen” has made its way to Los Angeles and will be playing at the Ahmanson Theatre in The Music Center through Nov. 25. This lively musical should be paired with equally great eats. Executive chef Andreas Roller at Patina treats guests to a contemporary five-course, pre-show tasting menu for $95. The Patina Group has also conveniently arranged shuttle transport so guests can get to the theater in time. 141 S. Grand Ave., (213)972-3331.

Café Pinot new menu

Executive chef Phillip Martin and the staff at Café Pinot will make sure guests can dine in time for a show at The Music Center. The recently launched, two-course, pre-show menu is $42 per person. Choices include hamachi crudo or rotisserie Jidori chicken. The restaurant also offers complimentary parking for theater guests, making a night out in downtown Los Angles easier and more fun. 700 W. Fifth St., (213)239-6500.

Cast sightings at Kendall’s Brasserie

Commonly frequented by cast and crew post-show, Kendall’s Brasserie is located at the base of The Music Center. This modern, artistic and vibrant French brasserie offers a revamped menu by executive chef Jean-Pierre Bosc. Happy hour features an extensive cocktail list for a pre-show drink. Guests are able to receive discounted parking at The Music Center garage, making the evening a convenient one-stop destination. Come back for a nightcap at The BoardRoom tucked inside Kendall’s Brasserie. It’s a sophisticated lounge where mixology reigns. Wait out the traffic in a comfortable booth with fringed lamps and French bohemian murals for post-show drinks while discussing the show. 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, (213)972-7322.

Nick & Stef’s pre-show menu

Executive chef Megan Logan has revamped the traditional steakhouse menu so guests can indulge in expanded dry-aged prime steak options, fresh-catch seafood selections and a curated world-class wine list of over 500 labels. The happy hour offers small bites and drinks perfect before a performance, including crab cake sliders and dry-aged steakhouse meatballs. The restaurant also offers a complimentary shuttle to The Music Center for guests. 330 S. Hope St., Los Angeles, (213)680-0330.