October 2026 Pasta Platter at Garibaldina Society

Most dinners out are a table for two and a check. The Pasta Platter at the Garibaldina MB Society is closer to a long communal table at an Italian American hall, and it happens on the last Thursday of every month. The October edition lands on Thursday, October 29, from 6 to 9 PM, which makes it an easy pick among the things to do in Los Angeles this month if you want a real sit-down meal with a crowd.

When: Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Garibaldina MB Society, 4533 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065 Price: $49.87 via Eventbrite

What the night is

The organizers describe the Garibaldina as the oldest Italian American society in America, and the flyer carries an "Est 1877" badge to back it up. The format is family style: platters of pasta come to the table and everyone helps themselves, the way a big Sunday dinner works. The poster bills it as the "best pasta in town," a claim you can test for yourself.

A live DJ is listed on the poster, so expect the room to have some energy instead of a hushed dining-room feel. It is a society hall night, not a white-tablecloth restaurant, and that is most of the appeal.

Know before you go

Reservations are required, so buy your ticket ahead of time on the Eventbrite page rather than counting on the door. The event page asks whether kids can attend and answers plainly: 21 and over, please. This is an adults' evening.

Tickets went on sale on September 28 and sales close the evening before the event, so there is no last-minute window. The ticket page does not spell out the menu beyond the pasta platter, so if you have dietary needs, contact the society through the listing before you commit.

Getting there

The hall sits on North Figueroa Street in northeast Los Angeles. Figueroa is a long, busy corridor, so give yourself a few extra minutes for parking and for the drive in on a weeknight. A rideshare is the easier call if you plan to enjoy the evening properly.

If you are building a month of outings, this is the kind of low-key community dinner that fits next to the bigger upcoming events in Los Angeles, and it repeats every last Thursday if you miss this one. For more on the local food scene, browse the rest of the food and drink section.