Vegan Sushi Making Class at Alana's Coffee Roasters

Sushi looks like something only a restaurant can pull off, which is exactly why a hands-on class is so satisfying. On Saturday, October 10, Chef Pearl teaches a vegan sushi making class at Alana's Coffee Roasters on Pacific Avenue, and the pitch is simple: leave knowing how to make restaurant-quality rolls at home. It's a good pick if you're sorting through things to do in Los Angeles that involve doing something instead of watching.

When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Where: Alana's Coffee Roasters, 2524 Pacific Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90291 Price: $108.55 through Eventbrite

What to expect

The class runs about two hours and centers on technique. Expect to learn how to prepare and season sushi rice, how to build a roll so it holds together, and how to slice and plate it so it looks like something you'd order. The listing promises you'll become "the sushi master of your friend group," and a vegan format means the fillings lean on vegetables and plant-based ingredients rather than raw fish.

Because the class is hands-on, plan to roll up your sleeves. The event page doesn't spell out whether you take food home or eat at the venue, so check the Eventbrite listing for current details before you book.

Why a coffee shop

Alana's Coffee Roasters is a cafe setting rather than a commercial teaching kitchen, which gives the afternoon a relaxed, neighborhood feel. It's a low-pressure place to ask questions and get your first rolls wrong. If you're building a weekend around food, this pairs well with other LA food festivals and tastings happening this month, and the late-afternoon start leaves the evening open.

Practical info

Tickets are sold through Eventbrite, and the listed price is $108.55. Class sizes at events like this tend to be small, so book ahead rather than counting on a walk-up spot. The 3:30 p.m. start makes it easy to fit in after a morning beach walk or errands, and you'll be done by 5:30.

Street parking around Pacific Avenue can take a few minutes to sort out on a weekend, so give yourself a little buffer. If you're driving, arrive early and plan to walk the last couple of blocks. Rideshare is an easy alternative if you'd rather skip the hunt.

Browse more food and drink events around the city, or see what else is on in your neighborhood. If you're planning ahead, our list of upcoming events Los Angeles has more ideas for the rest of October.