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Weekend Guide

Los Angeles magazine's guide to having a great weekend

Gary Smith
September 18, 2026

This weekend in L.A., discover Armani Beauty’s latest fragrance at its Americana at Brand pop-up, stop by Fernet-Branca’s tattoo studio takeover or step into Emmit Fenn’s immersive world of sound, light and water. Postmates is also sending favorite Eastside and Westside eats across town, while Nocturnal Wonderland brings two packed days of electronic music to Glen Helen Regional Park.

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Postmates Brings the Beach East and the Park West — Sept. 18-20

Postmates swaps some of L.A.’s favorite Eastside and Westside eats for the weekend. On Friday, Venice’s Windward Plaza welcomes Bub & Grandma’s and SQIRL from 1 to 5 p.m., while Sunday brings Leora, Lobster & Beer and Bigg Chill to 3700 Sunset Blvd. from 1 to 5 p.m.

Armani Beauty Pop-up — Sept. 15- Oct. 6

Armani Beauty celebrates its new woody vanilla fragrance, I Will Eau de Parfum, with a pop-up at The Americana at Brand. Visitors can discover the new scent while enjoying complimentary hand engraving, fragrance samples, a photo booth and a gift with purchase.

The Light We Leave Behind — Sept. 17- Oct. 11

Artist, composer and producer Emmit Fenn blends live music, immersive theater, art and architecture in The Light We Leave Behind, a two-hour experience that brings sound, light and water together in a singular presentation.

Fernet-Branca Tattoo Studio Takeover — Sept. 15-18

Fernet-Branca marks the launch of its 2026 limited-edition bottle with artist Austin England through a special pop-up at Lowkey Tattoo & Gallery. Guests can get flash tattoos designed by England, preview the new bottle and shop exclusive merchandise.

Nocturnal Wonderland — Sept. 19-20

Nocturnal Wonderland returns to Glen Helen Regional Park for two days of electronic music, with ILLENIUM, Deadmau5, Seven Lions, Deorro, SVDDEN DEATH, James Hype, Green Velvet, SIDEPIECE, T-Pain and more taking the stage at the country’s longest-running EDM festival.

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