National Cheeseburger at Messhall Kitchen

On Sept. 18, in honor of Smokey Robinson’s live show at The Greek Theater, Messhall Kitchen is crafting a smoky cocktail and juicy burger pairing. The legendary Mess Burger drips with a generous amount of house-made smoky sauce, caramelized onions, cheddar and pickles on a soft brioche bun. 4500 Los Feliz Blvd., (323)660-6377.

Flower Burger vegan cheeseburger

For those looking for a vegan option on National Cheeseburger Day, Flower Burger makes an all-natural, vegan rainbow burger. Add their signature potato wedges to the meal. Order through their website, flowerburger.us, for delivery, pickup or dining at their ghost kitchen. The kitchen is open 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 6029 1/2 Venice Blvd., (323)452-9228.

HauteMess cheeseburger 

The European-inspired market and cafe HauteMess is grilling The Mess Burger to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day. It’s made with a signature blend beef patty, fresh tomato, cheddar cheese, lettuce, caramelized onions and bacon aioli. 7673 Beverly Blvd., (323)621-4556.

Oktoberfest at Wirtshaus 

Wear your best Oktoberfest outfit to the local German restaurant as it kicks off the fun 3 p.m. on Sept. 18. Wirtshaus will serve beers from their ceremonial Oktoberfest kegs to seated guests who purchase an entrée. Diners can drink for free until the kegs run dry. 345 N. La Brea Ave., (323)931-9291.

Oktoberfest returns to Rasselbock in Culver City

Wear your lederhosen or dirndls this weekend at Rasselbock. Specializing in German food with a modern twist, the restaurant serves more than 35 freshly-tapped German and Belgian beers. Other beverages include a selection of haus cocktails and German and Californian Wines. Oktoberfest kicks off is at 3 p.m. on Sept. 18, when the restaurant will offer a free ceremonial stein to seated guests who purchase an entrée. Enjoy live traditional German music on weekends throughout the celebration, as well as Oktoberfest décor and giveaways. Festivities will run through Oct. 30. 3817 Grand View Blvd.,  Culver City. (310)439-2938.

View Emmy Awards at Fairmont Miramar

On Sept. 19, watch this year’s Emmy Awards show while sipping a themed Golden Statue cocktail at Fairmont Miramar. This special cocktail blends orange and turmeric-pressed juice, lemon, ginger beer and vodka, before garnishing with an orange twist. The viewing party will be held in the newly-renovated lobby lounge, which will also offer a selection of farm-to-table small plates, including crispy calamari, chilled shrimp cocktail and market oysters. 101 Wilshire Blvd., (310)576-7777.

Hangar 1 Smoke Point Vodka 

Hangar 1 collaborated with Crimson Wine Group to use last year’s smoke-tinged wine grapes from the California wildfires to turn Napa Valley Malbec and Merlot grapes into vodka, offering an aroma of fruit, cinnamon and allspice. The limited-edition bottle is available at the Hangar 1 Distillery in Alameda, as well as restaurants and liquor stores throughout California for $50. It’s also available across the country at reservebar.com. Hangar 1 Smoke Point Vodka is donating proceeds to the California Fire Foundation. 2505 Monarch St., (510)871-4950.

LA Tequila Fest 

On Sept. 25, Tequila enthusiasts will have the opportunity to enjoy more than 40 tequila brands while benefitting the Andrés y María Cárdenas Family Foundation. The third-annual event will be held at Los Angeles State Historic Park. For more than 23 years, the AMCFF has provided scholarships to students who personify the values of hard work, perseverance and a commitment to community. Each year, AMCFF gives between 30-40 scholarships, which equates to more than $1.3 million. The LA Tequila Fest will also include live performances by Jena Red and Stephanie Loayza, L.A.’s top female DJs. The event is from 2:30-6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $65 for tastes of premium tequila and mezcal brands. For information, visit latequilafest.com. 1245 N. Spring St., (323)441-8819.