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5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviews

Cook fragrant Southeast Asian food with Pete Eats

Learn to make spicy, aromatic street foods from Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, guided by @petepduong, the chef with more than 500k IG followers. As soon as each dish is ready, we’ll feast!

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Build a tamale with Guelaguetza’s legendary mole

Make tamales, sip mezcal, and immerse yourself in Oaxacan culture through storytelling at Guelaguetza—LA’s James Beard-winning, Michelin-recognized family restaurant

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Enjoy an outdoor workout at Silver Lake Reservoir

Tackle a scenic, high-energy HIIT workout with gym owner and LA personal trainer, Seth G.

5 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews

Dive into LA’s vibrant art scene

Uncover the Arts District’s rich history and cutting-edge galleries.

5 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews

Downtown taco crawl with a former LA Times critic

Eat with Patricia Escárcega at five DTLA spots that showcase the excellence and diversity of LA’s taco scene, from Mexico City-style guisados to Sonoran carne asada. Come hungry!

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviews

Take a hike through Arroyo Seco with an herbalist

Connect with the land and learn about native plants on this scenic nature walk.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviews

Explore Little Tokyo's culture

Explore Little Tokyo’s history, food, and pop culture with a local guide.

5 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews

Master the art of Korean incense with Hyungi Park

Led by multidisciplinary artist Hyungi Park in her studio, sip Korean tea, dive into the stories behind centuries-old rituals, then blend your own natural incense to box and take home.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviews

Learn pot painting with natural cochinilla dye

Make a cozy home for a succulent of your choice using locally sourced, handmade dye. Take inspo from the founder of Latinx with Plants who’s helping people of color bloom in the plant scene.

4.64 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews

Hike Griffith Park at golden hour with trainer

You hit the tree-lined trails in LA’s most iconic park with a personal trainer. Get pumped on classic skyline views while hearing stories about LA’s history and culture.

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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 562 reviews

Discover the ancient therapy of beekeeping

Join a seasoned apiarist around a beehive to safely explore the history, science, and wonder of tending honeybees. Get to know the colony from the bee’s perspective and learn about their sacred work.

5 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Connect with nature and drink tea in a bee apiary

Unwind with rare tea and honeybee magic in a peaceful urban garden.

5 out of 5 average rating, 206 reviews

Kokedama Workshop

Discover this Japanese art and its history, creating your own self-sustaining plant..

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Modern Ceramics: Painting & Dry Arranging

Create gorgeous embellished ceramics with your own designs on existing ceramic housewares. Learn paintings tips and techniques and leave with your own hand painted piece and dried flowers to match!

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Taste LA’s Diverse Downtown Heritage

Taste your way around Downtown LA! Sample the variety of cuisines that LA offers without fighting traffic. From its Mexican roots to Chinatown and Little Tokyo, Downtown is where it all began.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Make a Custom Rug

Join us for a 4 hour Tufting 101 class where you will learn how to use a tufting gun, basic rug making techniques and then make your own piece using a simple design of your choosing!

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Visit LA, Hollywood, & Beverly Hills’ iconic sites

Uncover local history and hidden gems in a 5-hour, small-group tour. Stop by LA’s most famous landmarks—Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and more.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Uncover Hollywood history at the Biltmore Hotel

Join a filmmaker, who will guide you and a small-group through this iconic downtown hotel. See where the first Academy Awards were presented and where movies like Ghostbusters were filmed.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Learn to Make Chinese Dumplings in Echo Park

Try your hand at making Chinese dumplings from scratch with the chefs at Men & Beasts in Echo Park. Learn a variety of shapes and techniques, and eat the dumplings you made at the end of the class!

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Enjoy a bewitching feast at a hidden supper club

Join the founder of Sweet Antelope Supper Club for a coven comfort hour—a dinner of witchy play, rituals, and a multi-course meal made with produce from the microfarm just steps from the dining table.