This past weekend, the fifth annual Cupcake Challenge was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood. Dessert lovers from throughout southern California streamed into the hotel’s ballroom to taste test over thirty different types of cupcakes.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, we’ve scoured all of Los Angeles for the best dishes. Here’s a few of our finds and the special tasting menus taking place around LA next Tuesday, February 14.

This past weekend, Cirque du Soleil lit up the Staples Center in Los Angeles with their rendition of performances of Michael Jackson’s hit songs. Fans of MJ flocked the arena, paying homage to the late singer by dressing to the max with black top hats and silver gloves. The third stop in the global tour, Immortal was welcomed by adoring fans and featured Cirque du Soleil’s mix of music, dance, and acrobatics.

Glitz and glam arrived at Santa Barbara with the start of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF). On Thursday night, the SBIFF jumpstarted the weekend with an opening gala as well as a screening of the Darling Companion, which features Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline. SBIFF is considered one of the preeminent events during awards season, as it takes place before the Academy Awards.

Driving down Pacific Coast Highway, the ferris wheel at the Santa Monica Pier can always catch your eye. Recently, however, there’s something else that will catch your fascination. A big top of swirling blue and yellow has been set up near the pier for a performance of Cirque du Soleil’s OVO.

Starting this weekend, DineLA Restaurant Week will take place in Los Angeles and be held the next two weeks, from January 22-27 and January 29-February 3. This year, over 200 restaurants will be participating. Locals and visitors will be able to enjoy the wide variety of cuisines LA has to offer.

TV personalities heading down the red carpet. Waiters milling around with succulent hors d’oeuvres. All of this and more was on display at the Butterfly Gala at the swanky luxury SLS Hotel.

On Monday night, the Los Angeles County Museum of Modern Art (LACMA) held a New York Times Film Club screening of My Week with Marilyn.