Unique Experiences you don’t want to miss!
- We call it Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Dance & Light Show
- Candlelight Concerts in LA
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour
- Hollywood Speakeasy Bar Tour
- The Jury Experience – in this immersive courtroom drama, the audience will examine witness testimonies, analyze forensic evidence, and decide the fate of the accused.
- Mr Brainwash Museum
- Shot of Art in the LA Arts District – explore your creativity – shoot, spin, splash paint, and more in groups or individual settings. Go wild and get wet.
- U.S. Ghost Adventures—LA’s Scariest Ghost Tour visits Tinsel Town and several other areas of Los Angeles where ghosts reside.
- Marina Del Rey Dinner Cruise | Tickets
I don’t have a team of editors, and Los Angeles is huge with tons of events going on so it’s impossible to list them all. The ones I have listed below are those I believe to be outstanding and worthy of checking out.
I hope you enjoy them and have fun in L.A.
Union Station Events
Union Station has been an iconic building in Los Angeles for 85 years. To celebrate, it has collaborated with Merch Motel, a brand created by Barkev Msrlyan inspired by historic destinations, retro signage, and architecture. Its exclusive line of merchandise is largely inspired by the innovative architectural blend of Spanish Colonial, Mission Revival, and Art Deco stylings in the station’s unique design. It is available exclusively on the Merch Motel website and Shop Metro.
L.A. Conservancy tours and events
The L.A. Conservancy is an organization dedicated to preserving historic buildings and areas in Los Angeles. It conducts numerous tours and events throughout the city for history buffs.
June 7, 14, and 21, 2025, will be the 2025 Last Remaining Seats Theatre Lineup: at downtown The Orpheum Theatre, The United Theater on Broadway, and The Million Dollar Theatre.
A classic film series will run in those historic theaters. Presale tickets will commence on April 9th. Members enjoy discounted tickets and early access to matinee and evening screenings, behind-the-scenes theatre tours, and a double feature and 2025 LRS Series pass for all screenings. (These are limited) Ticket sales will open to the general public starting April 16th.
Click here for tickets and more information.
Candlelight Concerts
If you haven’t been to a Candlelight Concert in Los Angeles, you don’t know what you’re missing. I attended one in Santa Monica, which you can read about here. You can enjoy 60 minutes of music in a candlelit setting, often in historic venues around the city.
Book your Candlelight Concert here.
Events at The Ebell of Los Angeles
Ebell events for May include:
- Monday, May 5 | Writers Bloc: Michael Luo in Conversation with Charles Yu
- Tuesday, May 6 | Garden Conservancy: 2025 National Speaking Tour with Ngoc Minh Ngo
- Tuesday, May 6 | Salon Series: Sassy Southern Stories
- Wednesday, May 7 | Speaker Series: Timothy Corrigan Talk (previously postponed)
- Sunday, May 11 | “A Day Out for Mom” Mother’s Day Brunch 2025
- Monday, May 12 | Melodies of Motherhood – A Musical Celebration
- Sunday, May 18 | The Ebell Chorale Spring Concert, On/Of the Beaten Path
For more information and tickets for Ebell events, click here.
The Ebell of Los Angeles, in Hancock Park, was established in 1894 as a women’s organization in Los Angeles and has been empowering women and supporting the arts ever since. It offers memberships to women who want to volunteer and support the community. The club also hosts events at its historic clubhouse, built in 1927 and designed by Sumner Hunt.
While there, you can explore its enchanting garden, lounges, and sunlit third-floor sunroom, guided by knowledgeable volunteer docents who offer insights into the building’s magic and history.
The Ebell of Los Angeles and the Wilshire Ebell Theatre are located at:
743 S Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90005
For information about Ebell events, click here.
Valley Greek Festival
You don’t know what you missed if you haven’t experienced The Valley Greek Festival at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Northridge. Enjoy amazing food, Greek dancing, cooking demos, Baklava for days, rides for the kiddies, and fun for all. Win a trip to Greece at the festival!
May 24-26, 2005 – 9501 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91325. This event is free.
Little Women Ballet
Adventure into the classic tale by Louisa May Alcott for the first chapter of the Little Women Immersive Ballet Experience while traversing the grounds and historic manors of Heritage Square. May 23 – 25, 2025. Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031
When attendees arrive, each guest receives a goodie bag with items to be used throughout the experience, including a colored ribbon — Pink for Meg, Burgundy for Jo, Green for Beth, and Baby Blue for Amy — which matches the dresses of each of the sisters and lets the guests know the route and narrator they will follow.
Complementary spring beverages and desserts are provided, and the finale invites guests to join in on Victorian Folk dancing with the cast. Guests are also invited to a meet and greet, including complimentary photos with the cast following each performance.
For information and tickets, click here.
Take a Lowrider Tour of LA
Do you want to see the real L.A.? Lowrider Tours takes you around the city in a vintage lowrider car with an L.A. local. You will see the best of Los Angeles and explore its history and culture. The company has city group tours but you can also craft a private tour. Tours last 3 hours and begin in Beverly Hills.
Find out more about Lowrider Tours here.
Los Angeles Theater
CASA 0101 in Boyle Heights
CASA 0101 Theater in Boyle Heights presents “Tuesdays With Morrie” April 18 – May 11, 2025 in the Gloria Molina Auditorium 2102 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033.
Based on the breakout The New York Times bestseller, this autobiographical story is about an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career and his former college professor. Sixteen years later, Mitch learns that his old professor is battling Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Mitch is reunited with Morrie, and what starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a class on the meaning of life.
For tickets and more information, click here.
A Faery Hunt
If you have little children or grandchildren take them to A Faery Hunt. It’s a magical experience performed in various parks and other venues in Los Angeles. Now in its 21st year, A Faery Hunt is the brainchild of actor/producer Debbie Rothstein and is still going strong.
Watch this video.
Children enjoy an interactive experience including storytelling, lively musical theater, and magical adventures. Gift certificates are available.🧚♀️🎉
The shows are performed several times per month excluding holidays, and are designed for young audiences and their families to inspire creativity, imagination, and fun. A Faery Hunt is the winner of the Nickelodeon’s Parents’ Pick Award for “Best Children’s Theater in Los Angeles,” named “Best of Hollywood” by the Hollywood Reporter, named “Best of LA” by LA Parent and Los Angeles magazine. Seasonal shows are also performed yearly at different community events.
For upcoming performances and locations, click here.
The Colony Theatre
The Colony Theatre Presents The Wedding Singer: The Musical Comedy which will run June 5-9, 2025. The show is based on the 1998 hit movie starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. The musical premiered on Broadway in 2006 and was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Nine-time Artios Award-winner, Michael Donovan will direct with choreography by Michelle Elkin.
The Colony Theatre is located at 555 N. Third Street (between Cypress and Magnolia) in Burbank, 91502. Free onsite parking is available. Get your tickets here!
60out escape rooms
If you haven’t experienced a 60out escape room in Los Angeles, you’re in for an adventure like no other! 60out offers a range of escape rooms that cater to all skill levels and interests, including exciting new rooms like Godzilla vs Kong, Wizard’s Treasure, The Smurfs, and Jumanji.
With multiple locations across Los Angeles, 60out ensures there’s a thrilling escape room experience near you. Whether you’re a puzzle enthusiast or looking for a fun group activity, 60out has something for everyone.
Book your 60out escape room experience here!
Fabulous flea markets
The Rose Bowl Flea Market is enormous. It takes place on the second Sunday of each month at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, which has been going on for 50 years and is massive.
Los Feliz Flea at Vintage Land operates every Saturday from 11 am – 7 pm rain or shine. It is housed in a parking garage with tons of vintage and unusual finds. Read my review here. You will find it at 1030 Alpine Street in Los Angeles near downtown and Chinatown.
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