1. Mother's Day Brunch at the Disney Concert Hall
Mother's will be feted by Patina Catering in the Blue Ribbon Garden at the gleaming Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles. Brioche French Toast, Quiche Lorraine, Spring Corn Chowder and Chicken pot pie, will be complimented by a granola parfait station, a plethora of salads, breakfast pastries and desserts. Mom receives a complimentary glass of Champagne.
When: May 13, 2012, 10:00 am and 12:30 pm seatings
Where: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 141 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Cost: $55 Adults, $18 Children 12 and under (+tax and tip)
Info: www.patinagroup.com
2. Mother's Day Opera in Belmont Shore
Professional singers Angie Engelbert, Jen Lee, Hayden Eberhart, Shabnam Kalbasi, Callista Hoffman, Matthew Miles, Dominic Gregorio, David Castillo, and Ben Lowe will perform a free concert of opera, light opera, musical theatre and jazz at Bayshore Church in Belmont Shore, Long Beach.
When: May 13, 2012 at 3 pm
Where: Bay Shore Church, 5100 E. the Toledo, Long Beach, CA 90803
Cost: Free with RSVP
Info and RSVP: www.justinrudd.com
3. Mother's Day Brunch Cruise
Hornblower Cruises is offering Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner Cruises departing from Newport Beach and Marina del Rey.
When: Sunday, May 13, 2012. Brunch Cruises depart at 9 am and 2 pm with boarding half hour before departure times.
Where: Departures from Marina del Rey and Newport Beach
Cost: $68 per person
Info: www.hornblowerholidays.com
4. House of Blues Gospel Brunch
The House of Blues used to have their famous Gospel Brunch every Sunday, but now it's reserved for special occasions like Mother's Day. This Mother's Day the original House of Blues on Sunset Blvd will have three seatings for their Gospel Brunch and the House of Blues in Anaheim will also host two shows for their own Gospel Brunch.When: May 13, 2012, shows at 10:15 am, 12:45 pm and 3:15 pm, doors open 45 minutes before each show so you can get your food and get settled.
Where: House of Blues, 8430 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Cost: $40.50 Adults, $32.50 Seniors 65+, $19.50 Children 5-12 (includes tax & tip)
Info: www.houseofblues.com, (323) 848–5113
5. Mother's Day Brunch at Tangata at the Bowers Museum
Tangata Restaurant at the Bowers Museum in Sana Ana will serve up a special Mother's Day Brunch featuring wild mushroom egg scramble, medallion of beef with carmelized cipollini, Atlantic salmon with polenta, free range chicken with whipped potatoes and a bevy of appetizing choices. From 1-3, Moms anf kids can make art at the Bowers' Imagination Celebration Art Workshop.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2012 at 10:30 - 3:30 pm
Where: Bowers Museum, 2002 N.Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Cost: $40 Adults, $16 under 12
Info: www.bowers.org
6. Mommy and Me Decorating Class at Sweet E's Bake Shop
On the Wednesday before Mother's Day, Sweet E's Bakery is having a Mommy and Me Mother's Day Decorating Class. Each Mom and kid team will decorate a cake, taking home 1 round cake as part of the class.
When: Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 1-2 pm
Where: Sweet E's Bake Shop, 1417 S. Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Cost: $45 for mom and 1 child
Info: www.sweetesbakeshop.com
7. Mother's Day on the Queen Mary
Mother's Day Champagne Brunch is served in the Grand Salon aboard the stately Queen Mary. The brunch includes a carving station, Italian buffet, Pacific Rim buffet, Mexican buffet, breakfast buffet, omelet station with pancakes and waffles, a seafood bar, salad and cheese table, and a multitude of desserts. The ship's other restaurants will also be open for Mother's Day lunch or dinner.
When: May 13, 2012, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Where: Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802
Cost: $59.95 (plus tax and tip), Children $24.95
Info: www.queenmary.com
8. Mother's Day Brunch at Aquarium of the Pacific
A Greek Frittata, ricotta scramble, Salmon Kulebiaka, herb-roasted beef, cinnamon rolls and fresh scones are just a few of the offerings that accompany a visit to the Aquarium of the Pacific for Mother's Day Brunch.When: Sunday, May 13, 2012, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (Aquarium open 9 am - 6 pm)
Where: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Cost: $42 Adults, $32 Children 3-11, includes Aquarium admission), member discounts.
Parking: $8 in the Aquarium structure or at The Pike with validation. Beware: Streets are metered 9 am - 9 pm daily with 1 and 2 hour limits.
Metro: Blue Line to 1st and Pine Long Beach Transit Mall. Walk 5 blocks south or take the free red Passport bus.
Info: www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/mothers_day
More on Visiting the Aquarium of the Pacific
9. Mother's Day in Downtown LA
DowntownLA.com has put together a great list of Mother's Day brunch and afternoon tea options in Downtown Los Angeles. Find out more at http://downtownla.com/mothers-day/.
10. Mother's Day Dining
For Mother's Day dining options around the rest of Los Angeles, Check out the Mother's Day Dining Recommendations from my Los Angeles Local colleague Shana ting Lipton, or visit OpenTable.com's Mother's Day Dining Guide.
