The following special events are currently happening in Los Angeles. They are updated frequently and are time-sensitive.
Check out holiday events in Los Angeles, here.
Unique Experiences you don’t want to miss!
- Candlelight: The Best of Bridgerton on Strings
- The Empire Strikes Back: A Burlesque Parody
- DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Walking Tour
- 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.
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 what 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.
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
The Ebell of Los Angeles, in Hancock Park, was established as a women’s organization in Los Angeles in 1894 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 you are there you can explore its enchanting garden, lounges, and sunlit third-floor sunroom guided by knowledgeable volunteer docents who offer insights into the magic and history of the building.
The 2024/2025 Season has been announced and includes performances by LA Voices, Live in the Lounge, Salon Series, Juried Art Exhibit, concerts, and more. Many of the events are free to the public and take place on stage at the 1200-seat Wilshire Ebell Theatre.
Upcoming Ebell events
- November 21, 2024, at 8:30 pm. Live in the Lounge: Lights, Camera, Music with Nathan Wang and the Saltando Strings Ensemble
- December 2, 2024 – An Evening with the Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries
- December 4, 2024 – Live in the Lounge: Women in Jazz with Sweet Baby J’ai
For more upcoming events at the Ebell, click here.
LA Theater
Casa 0101 Theater presents “The Hunchback of Notre Dame November 15 – December 22, 2024 in Boyle Heights. It is a musical based on the Victor Hugo novel with a multi-ethnic cast.
In fifteenth-century Paris, the bells of Notre Dame Cathedral ring out as Quasimodo, the bell-ringer, watches the city celebrate the Feast of Fools, a medieval burlesque festival. Convinced by his uncle, Dom Claude Frollo, Archdeacon of Notre Dame Cathedral to stay hidden due to his deformed appearance, Quasimodo yearns to explore the world.
Against Frollo’s wishes, Quasimodo ventures out and joins the festivities, where he faces cruelty except from the Romani gypsy dancer, Esmeralda. As Frollo’s fury escalates, Quasimodo, Esmeralda, and Phoebus de Martin, Captain of the Cathedral Guard, defy societal constraints to rescue each other amidst mounting tensions at the hands of Clopin Trouillefou, King of the Gypsies, all set to a stirring score in this timeless tale.
CASA 0101 Theater, 2102 East First Street (at St. Louis Street), Los Angeles, CA 90033.
Little Women Ballet
Little Women Ballet presents a Winter Site-Specific Immersive Experience.
November 22-24, 2024 at Heritage Square Museum. 3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031.
Fans of the beloved novel will be transformed into active participants while they traverse the grounds and historic manors of Heritage Square.
December 7, 2024, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre
Little Women Ballet will debut a full-length ballet with two performances at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. 4401 W. 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Pioneering more ballets about women and their stories, Little Women is an original ballet that manifests the coming of age of sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy as they navigate an ever-changing world of war, poverty, love, and loss as they learn to embrace their artistic gifts and share them with the world as a source of comfort. A delightful tale of family, friends, finding yourself, and growing up, Little Women will warm the hearts of audiences of all ages.
For more information and to purchase tickets for the experience at Heritage Square Museum and the full-length ballet at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, please visit https://www.littlewomenballet.com.
Pacific Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
On December 7-8 and 21-22, 2024, Mira Nadon, NYC Ballet Principal Dancer will perform as the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Bridges Auditorium, Pomona College, Claremont – 450 N College Way, Claremont, CA 91711: December 7-8 and 21-22, 2024.
Fox Performing Arts Center, Riverside – 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501: December 14-15, 2024.
• Tickets and program information: ipballet.org; Bridges Auditorium https://www.pomona.edu/administration/bridges-auditorium; Fox Performing Arts Center https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEA6lA/fox-performing-arts-center-events
• For additional information, please get in touch with the theater box offices directly: BridgesAuditorium@pomona.edu or 909-607-1139; and riversidelive@livenation.com or 951-779-9800
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!
The Rose Bowl Flea Market
This event takes place on the second Sunday of each month at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena and has been going on for 50 years. It is massive.
For more information about the flea market, click here.