Pre-Emmy Party: Aspiring Magazine Release at Whiskey Hotel

Awards season has a way of turning Hollywood into one long run of parties, and this one starts early. On Tuesday, October 27, Aspiring Magazine marks its Fall/Holiday issue with a Pre-Emmy release party on the rooftop of Whiskey Hotel Hollywood, a few blocks from Hollywood Boulevard. It is the kind of evening that belongs on any list of things to do in Los Angeles when the television-awards crowd is in town.

When: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6 to 9 PM Where: Whiskey Hotel Hollywood, 1717 Wilcox Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Price: $149.00 general admission Tickets: AllEvents

The honoree

The night is built around Maurice Benard, the three-time Emmy winner and four-time nominee known for his work on General Hospital. The listing frames the party as a tribute to him, so expect a short program of recognition alongside the mingling rather than a straight club night.

What to expect

The flyer promises a few things beyond the guest of honor:

• Award-winning gift bags handed out as guests leave
• Plenty of press, so dress as if a camera will find you
• Vendors set up to shop
• A special performance from a Las Vegas headliner

Magazine release parties are social by design: pick up the new issue, meet the people who put it together, browse the vendors and take photos with the skyline behind you. Three hours is a tidy window, so arrive close to the 6 PM start if you want time with the vendors before the program begins.

Getting there

Wilcox Avenue sits just south of Hollywood Boulevard, close to the Hollywood/Highland and Hollywood/Vine Metro stops, and street parking in the neighborhood is tight on weeknights. A rideshare drop-off or one of the nearby paid garages is the easier call. The party is on the rooftop, so check the forecast and bring a layer, since October evenings cool off quickly once the sun goes down.

Tickets and planning

Tickets run $149.00 and are sold through AllEvents, which sends e-tickets to your phone. If you are building out your upcoming events Los Angeles calendar for the weeks around the Emmys, this one fits nicely as an early-evening stop before a later dinner or a second party. It is organized by New England Vendor Events, so confirm details on the ticket page closer to the date.

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