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 a great time in L.A.
Put the events below on your LA Events Calendar:
Special Attractions
- Candlelight Concerts in LA
- The Jury Experience
- The Magic Hour at Black Rabbit Rose in Hollywood https://feverup.com/m/88858
- Hollywood Speakeasy Bar Tour
- 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.
- LA Ghosts – Haunted Tours—LA’s Scariest Ghost Tour visits Tinseltown and several other areas of Los Angeles where ghosts are said to reside.
- Marina Del Rey Dinner Cruise
Best Los Angeles County Events Spring/Summer 2026
Foodie Week at Westfield Century City
Los Angeles’ premier outdoor retail and dining destination proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated annual Foodie Week this weekend. Kicking off Saturday, June 6th, through Sunday, June 14th, the center will offer exclusive epicurean experiences, curated menus, and sample offerings for guests to indulge in.
Exclusive deals and offerings include:
- Katsuya – Indulge in a $65 three-course prix fixe experience. Dinner only.
- Super Peach – Indulge in a three-course prix fixe menu for $65 where they’re serving up new dishes that feature fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- Terra Eataly – Eataly’s rooftop dining destination with a $35 lunch and $65 dinner prix fixe menus featuring wood-burning grill favorites and seasonal dishes.
- Venchi – Buy one gelato, get the 2nd one at 50% off! Plus 20% off all Gelato To-Go containers.
- Very Thai – Enjoy a Table for Two dining experience for $60 per person, featuring a five‑course prix fixe menu complete with dessert. Elevate your experience with a special discounted cocktail or mocktail, available as an add‑on.
- Zinque – Enjoy a special 3 course prix fixe dinner for $60. Available from 4PM–9PM
Union Station Events
Also, be sure to visit the LA Metro Art exhibition “LA On the Move” in the Union Station Waiting Room. You can always take the L.A. Metro, Metrolink, and Amtrak trains to visit. It is a fabulous exhibit, and Union Station, Los Angeles, is so iconic. Take the L.A. Metro there if you can.
800 N. ALAMEDA ST., LOS ANGELES, CA
Historic Union Station, in partnership with LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, announced it has been selected by the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee as a Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone, joining a region-wide celebration as Los Angeles prepares to host FIFA World Cup 2026™.
From June 25 – 28, Los Angeles Union Station opens its doors as an official Los Angeles World Cup Fan Zone, welcoming fans to four days of free programming, live match viewing, interactive fan experiences, local food, music, and more.
This event is free and open to all ages. RSVP via Eventbrite to access everything inside the Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Union Station. Select programming outside the Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Union Station is open to walk-up guests.
The Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones include:
- The Original Farmers Market – June 18-21
- City of Downey – June 20
- Heart of the City: Union Station & LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes – June 25-28
- Hansen Dam Lake – July 2-5
- LA County’s Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park – July 4-5
- Los Angeles County Whittier Narrows – July 9-11
- Venice Beach – July 11
- Fairplex – July 14-15 & July 18-19
- West Harbor – July 14-15 & July 18-19
For more information about Los Angeles World Cup 26 at the Heart of the City: Union Station and LA Plaza de Cultura de Artes, visit LosAngelesFWC26.com.
For upcoming Union Station events, click here.
Events at The Ebell of Los Angeles
Upcoming Events at The Ebell of Los Angeles:
The Ebell of Los Angeles, in Hancock Park, was established in 1894 as a women’s organization and has since empowered women and supported the arts. 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.
Upcoming events at the Ebell include:
Thursday, June 4 | Ebell Member Art Show- Thursday, June 4 | Hidden Treasures: Tudor Jewels Unearthed
- Monday, June 8 | Distinguished Voices: Laurie Levenson, Loyola University Law School Professor
- Monday, June 8 | Writers Bloc Presents Commentator Ben Rhodes with Jon Favreau
- Wednesday, June 10 | Writers Bloc Presents Shepard Fairey and Lara Bergthold
- Sunday, June 21 | African Americans for LA Opera: Annual Ben Kerr Father’s Day Recital
- Sunday, June 18 | LA VOICES: Rebel Hearts Movie Screening & Panel
- Plus, Teen TEI Symposium & Showcase Call for Submissions (Due June 10)
The Ebell of Los Angeles and the Wilshire Ebell Theatre are located at:
743 S Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90005
For information and tickets for all Ebell events, click here.
Pasadena Chalk Festival, Pasadena (Father’s Day Weekend, June 2026)
The Pasadena Chalk Festival takes place annually over Father’s Day weekend and transforms Paseo Colorado into a large outdoor gallery of sidewalk art. Artists create detailed murals over two days, while visitors can walk at their own pace, enjoy live music, and watch works come to life. It’s especially appealing for those who enjoy art in a casual, outdoor setting without the formality of a museum visit.
626 Night Market, Arcadia (June–July 2026, select weekends)
The 626 Night Market returns for select weekends in June and July at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, offering one of the most popular outdoor food festivals in Los Angeles County. Known for its lively evening atmosphere, it features hundreds of vendors, international street food, music, and shopping. It’s an easygoing event where visitors can stroll, sample dishes, and enjoy a festive but manageable crowd.
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KCRW Summer Nights, Various LA Locations (June–August 2026)
KCRW Summer Nights is a long-running series of free outdoor concerts and DJ events held across Los Angeles throughout the summer. Locations vary from cultural landmarks to scenic outdoor spaces, and the events are known for being well-organized, social, and easy to navigate. They offer a relaxed way to enjoy live music without the scale or intensity of a large festival.
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Hollywood Bowl Summer Season Events, Hollywood (June–July 2026)
The Hollywood Bowl summer season runs throughout June and July, offering a mix of concerts, special events, and themed evenings in one of Los Angeles’ most iconic outdoor venues. Many visitors come for the full experience—bringing a picnic, arriving early, and enjoying music under the stars. It’s one of the most comfortable and scenic ways to enjoy live entertainment during the summer.
Grand Park Fourth of July Block Party, Downtown Los Angeles (July 4, 2026)
Fireworks and crowd at the Grand Park Fourth of July celebration in Downtown Los Angeles
Grand Park’s Fourth of July Block Party is one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in Los Angeles County, featuring live music, food vendors, and a large-scale fireworks display over Downtown. The event is well-organized and spread out, making it a good option for visitors who want a festive but accessible holiday experience.
Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles Free Concert Series, Los Angeles (June–July 2026)
Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles hosts a series of free concerts in MacArthur Park throughout the summer, featuring a wide range of musical styles. The atmosphere is casual and community-oriented, with plenty of space to sit and enjoy the performances at your own pace. It’s one of the best low-key evening events in the city.
Lost In Dreams Festival, Los Angeles (July 11–12, 2026)
Lost In Dreams Festival takes place July 11–12, 2026, bringing immersive visuals and electronic music performances to Los Angeles. While it leans younger, the production quality, staging, and structured festival layout make it appealing to visitors who enjoy large-scale events and want a memorable summer night experience.
Los Angeles Jazz Festival, August 22-23, 2026
The inaugural Los Angeles Jazz Festival is a massive 25-day, citywide celebration debuting in August 2026, featuring over 150 events, including free park concerts, “Jazz After Dark” club shows, and a two-day beach finale at Dockweiler Beach (Aug 22-23). It aims to celebrate African, African American, and Caribbean culture.
Artists include Joey Alexander, Big Freedia, Ezra Collective, Free Nationals & Friends, Nubya Garcia, John Legend, Pedrito Martinez, Janelle Monáe, Original Koffee, Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton, Alfredo Rodriguez, Raphael Saadiq, Poncho Sanchez, Justin-Lee Schultz, and Charlie Wilson.
Ongoing Events in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Conservancy frequently hosts tours and lectures where you can learn more about the history of L.A. It is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and advocate to recognize, preserve, and revitalize the historic, architectural, and cultural resources of Los Angeles County.
Ongoing tours include Historic Downtown, Broadway Historic Theatre and Commercial District, Art Deco, Union Station, and Angelino Heights.
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.
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
World Premiere of Soul Sacrifice at CASA 0101
May 29 through June 21, 2026
In Soul Sacrifice, tense silences and sudden outbursts fill the East Los Angeles home of nine-year-old Connie as her family begins to fracture beneath the weight of war, activism, and grief. Connie’s beloved brother, Luie, has been drafted to fight on the front lines of Vietnam, leaving a void that ripples through every corner of the household.
CASA 0101 Theater in the Gloria Molina Auditorium, 2102 East First Street (at St. Louis Street), Los Angeles, CA 90033
A Faery Hunt
Ongoing
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.
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,and 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.
Save up to 50% at Los Angeles’s Best Theme Parks and Attractions with CityPASS®.
CityPASS® is offering a Warner Bros.Studio Tour + 3 Attractions ticket. They include:
- Grammy Museum
- La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
- Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
- Madame Tussauds Hollywood
- Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
- SoFI Stadium Tours
- Starline Tours
Retail Rates: Adult $109, Child (ages 5-9) $96
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Movie Studios
Sports
- Los Angeles Clippers Tickets
- Los Angeles Lakers Tickets
- Los Angeles Kings Tickets
- Los Angeles Chargers Tickets
- Los Angeles Rams Tickets
Museums
- Los Angeles Academy Museum of Motion Pictures – Located in the Los Angeles Miracle Mile, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is the world’s premier institution dedicated to the art, science, and preservation of film, featuring immersive exhibitions, diverse collections of cinema memorabilia, and state-of-the-art theaters.
- Los Angeles Museum of Tolerance – The Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles is an interactive human rights laboratory and educational center founded by the Simon Wiesenthal Center that uses the lessons of the Holocaust to confront contemporary racism, prejudice, and discrimination.
- La Brea Tar Pits Museum – Located in the Los Angeles Miracle Mile, the La Brea Tar Pits are the world’s only active, city-based Ice Age excavation site, where natural asphalt seepages have trapped and remarkably preserved millions of prehistoric plant and animal specimens over the last 50,000 years.
- Los Angeles Natural History Museum is the largest natural and historical museum in the western United States, featuring a vast collection of over 35 million specimens, including renowned dinosaur halls, extensive gem and mineral collections, and immersive nature gardens that span 4.5 billion years of history. Read my review.
- LACMA – As the largest art museum in the western United States, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is a sprawling, encyclopedic institution on Wilshire Boulevard featuring over 150,000 works spanning thousands of years, iconic outdoor installations like Urban Light, and a commitment to serving Southern California’s diverse population. Enjoy jazz evenings at LACMA under the Urban Lights during Spring and Summer.
- The Broad Museum – The Broad, located in downtown Los Angeles, is a renowned contemporary art museum founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad, featuring a vast collection of postwar art and iconic installations within a distinct, honeycombed “veil-and-vault” building that offers free general admission. Read my review.
- MOCA – The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles is a premier institution dedicated to collecting, exhibiting, and interpreting groundbreaking art created from 1940 to the present, featuring innovative, thought-provoking works across two major, distinct venues.
- California Science Center in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park is a premier, free-admission educational institution featuring interactive exhibits on life, ecosystems, and technology, famously home to the Space Shuttle Endeavour and an IMAX theater.
- The Getty Center – Perched atop a Brentwood hilltop, the Getty Center is a world-renowned Los Angeles cultural campus showcasing pre-20th-century European art, photography, and modern architecture surrounded by dramatic gardens and stunning city views. Read my review.
- The Getty Villa – Located in Pacific Palisades, California, the Getty Villa is a re-created ancient Roman country house overlooking the Pacific Ocean that houses a massive collection of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities within a tranquil, historically inspired setting. Read my review.
- The Griffith Observatory – Griffith Park – Perched on Mount Hollywood, the Griffith Observatory is a renowned public stargazing center, planetarium, and Art Deco landmark in Los Angeles that has offered free, inspiring space education since 1935. It is celebrated for its public telescopes and panoramic city views, serving as a top cultural destination featured in iconic films like Rebel Without a Cause. Read my review.
- The Peterson Museum – Located on Wilshire Boulevard’s Museum Row in Los Angeles, the Petersen Automotive Museum is a premier non-profit institution featuring over 100,000 square feet of exhibit space dedicated to exploring the history, artistry, and cultural impact of the automobile.
- Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles is a renowned institution dedicated to celebrating Jewish heritage and American democratic ideals through museum exhibitions, performances, and educational programs that foster community, justice, and cultural discovery
- Japanese American National Museum – JANM, in Little Tokyo, is a premier institution dedicated to documenting, preserving, and sharing the 130-year history and culture of Japanese Americans, featuring powerful exhibitions on immigration, identity, and the World War II incarceration experience. Read my review.
- Grammy Museum – Located at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, the GRAMMY Museum is an interactive, four-floor, non-profit institution dedicated to celebrating the history, art, and technology of music through immersive exhibits, educational programs, and iconic artist artifacts.
- The Hammer Museum, in Westwood, is a free, progressive Los Angeles institution affiliated with UCLA that champions contemporary art, emerging artists, and socially engaged programming within a dynamic, artist-centric environment. Read my review.
Hidden Gem Museums
The Nethercutt Collection – Sylmar – The Nethercutt Collection is a world-renowned museum showcasing over 250 prestigious and pristine vintage American and European automobiles, along with rare mechanical musical instruments and antique furniture. Founded by J.B. Nethercutt, the collection is celebrated for its immaculate restorations and includes iconic masterpieces housed in both a dedicated museum and a grand salon.
It also hosts theater organ concerts on its mighty Wurlitzer organ. Call to reserve a seat. Read my review.
Museum of Neon Art – Glendale (known as MONA) is a delightful art museum that includes neon signs from historical locations and electric and kinetic art. It is located directly across the street from the Americana shopping center in Glendale. Read my review.
The Hilbert Museum – Orange, California – Located near Chapman University in Orange, California, the Hilbert Museum of California Art is a premier institution specializing in California Scene painting, animation, and narrative art from the 20th century to the present. Recently expanded to 26 galleries, the museum showcases a diverse 5,000-piece collection of oils, watercolors, and Hollywood production art. Read my review.
Valley Relics Museum, Van Nuys – Located in two airplane hangars at the Van Nuys Airport, the Valley Relics Museum is a pop-culture repository dedicated to the history of the San Fernando Valley. It features a vast collection of neon signs, vintage BMX bikes, restaurant memorabilia, and classic vehicles, offering a nostalgic journey through Southern California’s commercial and cultural history. Read my review.
The Museum of Flying – Santa Monica – Located at the historic Santa Monica Airport, the Museum of Flying features a 22,000-square-foot display of vintage aircraft, cockpit simulators, and aviation artifacts, with a special focus on the Douglas Aircraft Company. It offers an interactive experience where visitors can explore the history of Southern California aviation, watch films in an on-site theater, and view aircraft taking off from an active runway. Read my review.
Travel Town Museum – Griffith Park – Located in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park, the Travel Town Museum is a free, open-air museum established in 1952 that preserves the history of rail transportation in the Western United States. It features dozens of vintage locomotives and train cars that visitors can explore, along with a miniature train ride, making it a popular destination for families and train enthusiasts.
USC Pacific Asian Museum – Pasadena – Located in a historic 1924 Chinese-style mansion in Pasadena, the USC Pacific Asia Museum is one of the few U.S. institutions dedicated exclusively to the arts and cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands. The museum features a permanent collection of over 15,000 items spanning 5,000 years, along with a serene courtyard garden for visitors to enjoy. Read my review.
Craft Contemporary Museum – Located on Los Angeles’ historic Miracle Mile, Craft Contemporary is a dynamic, non-profit institution dedicated to showcasing contemporary art made through traditional and innovative craft media. It features rotating exhibitions from established and emerging artists, alongside hands-on workshops that foster community creativity and engagement with diverse artistic processes.
Heritage Square Museum – Located in Los Angeles, the Heritage Square Museum is an open-air living history museum dedicated to preserving8147775Southern California’s architectural and cultural history from 1850 to 1950. The museum features a collection of rescued and restored Victorian-era structures, providing an immersive glimpse into daily life during the region’s first century of statehood.
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 and takes place on the second Sunday of each month at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. It has been happening for 50 years and is enormous!
Los Feliz Flea operates on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays • 11 AM til 5 PM, rain or shine. An Echo Park Los Feliz Flea opens in May. Read my review here. You will find it at Our Mother of Good Counsel
2060 N Vermont Ave, LA, CA 90027.
Find Tours
- Viator is a TripAdvisor company and is a leader in the marketplace for travel tours. It is a third-party aggregator that arranges tours with local providers. You can find 300,000 experiences from easy walking tours to thrilling adventures on its site. The company has been in business for over 20 years and provides quality tours and activities as well as tour protection worldwide. Find Los Angeles Tours here.
- Big Bus Tour offers hop-on, hop-off buses that will allow you to tour the city in comfort. You can get off to take in the sights and then catch another bus to take you to the next location. Buses operate in all areas of Los Angeles. There are also specialized buses that take you on specific tours, such as celebrity homes. Each bus has earphones so you can learn about the area, and it is accessible in multiple languages. Take the Big Bus in Los Angeles, here.
- Get Your Guide provides personal guided tours of the best things to do in Los Angeles and most other parts of the world.
Find Airport Parking at Parkfellows.com.
Book an airport pickup at Welcome Pickups.
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