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Local Events to Celebrate Easter:

April 23

Midnight Easter Egg Hunt Party, with live music by the Paul Chesne Band, 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., 21 and over onlyO’Brien’s Pub, no cover, , 2941 Main Street, Santa Monica, 310.396.4725 or obriensonmain.com

Locanda del Lago, Buona Pasqua! Happy Easter! Enjoy a four-course, three-course menu and wine tasting available Easter week starting Saturday. In addition to our tasting menu, we recommend you finish the meal with our Easter dessert… Pastiera. 231 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, 310.451.3525

April 24

Tiato Brunch Launch, Prix Fixe menu, bottomless mimosas and live music, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., $35, Tiato Restaurant, 2700 Colorado Avenue, 310.886.5228.

Ocean and Vine Loew’s Champagne Brunch, Enjoy made-to-order omelettes and waffles, gourmet eggs Benedict and grilled cheese stations, sushi and raw-bar selections, grill and carving stations, a lavish dessert display and more, $74 for adults, $37 for children, reservations available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., reservations from 5 to 9 p.m. for Executive Chef Keith Roberts’ selection of Easter themed specials in addition to a la carte dinner menu, Loew’s, 1700 Ocean Avenue, 310.576.3180

Ye Olde Kings Head Roast Dinner, and Easter egg hunt for children, Hot X Buns available April 22, 12 p.m. onward, Free, 116 Santa Monica Boulevard, 310.451.1402.

Easter Brunch at Zengo, unlimited small plates and free flowing cocktails, signature dishes like Beef Tenderloin Benedict, Pan Dulce, and Peking Duck Hash. Free-flowing cocktails like Sake Sangria, Mango Mimosa, Lychee Bellini, and Bacon Bloody Mary, $35, Zengo, 395 Santa Monica Place, #306, 310.899.1000

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