Upcoming in Los Angeles
All events →L.A. Archives Bazaar
Free public event at Cal State University Los Angeles featuring historical artifacts and experts from dozens of institutions. Explore LA's archival heritage and connect with local historians and curators.
Family Festival: LA and Mexico in Focus
Getty Center celebration of Mexican culture and LA's Chicano heritage featuring ballet folklórico, mariachi performances, and bilingual storytelling. Family-friendly cultural festival honoring the deep connections between Los Angeles and Mexico.
Night Out at The Cube
After-hours 21+ event at Discovery Cube Los Angeles featuring interactive science exhibits, live DJs, science challenges, and costume contests. Adult-oriented evening of entertainment and discovery.
Angel City FC vs. Bay FC - Fan Appreciation Night
Women's soccer match at BMO Stadium featuring Angel City FC hosting Bay FC. Fan Appreciation Night offers special celebration of supporters throughout the match.
LAFC vs. LA Galaxy
Major League Soccer match between Los Angeles FC and LA Galaxy at BMO Stadium. Local rivalry game featuring two of Southern California's top professional teams.
Phoebe Bridgers
Singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers performs at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Tickets start at $85.
Top things to do
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Since 1935, this iconic hilltop observatory has welcomed 85 million visitors. Free admission to exhibits and panoramic views of LA; planetarium shows available for a modest fee. Free public telescope viewing most evenings when skies are clear, plus unobstructed views of the Hollywood Sign.
Richard Meier's 1997 travertine complex houses ornate French furniture, Impressionist masterpieces, and rotating exhibitions across five pavilions. Free admission (parking $25, or $15 after 3pm) with sweeping views from downtown to the Pacific Ocean.
Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, The Getty Center presents an impressive collection of artworks spanning centuries within a modern architectural marvel. The stunning gardens and panoramic city views add to the experience, making the architecture itself worth the visit.
The world's only active, urban Ice Age excavation site. The Page Museum displays mammoths, saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, and other fossils discovered here, with the Ice Age Encounters show bringing the prehistoric world to life.
Open since 1917, this is the edible autobiography of LA. Legacy stalls like Roast to Go (1952) and China Cafe (1959) share a historic roof with 40-plus vendors and some of the city's most exciting newer chefs.
One of North America's largest urban parks at over 4,000 acres, holding the observatory, the LA Zoo, the Greek Theatre, pony rides, and dozens of trails. A whole day's worth of city and nature in one spread.
Tours & excursions
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Gustavo Dudamel conducts a complete cycle of Beethoven piano concertos at Walt Disney Concert Hall, December 5-6 and beyond. Free events available at 1pm December 5, with ticket options for evening performances.
The 7.5-mile Venice Beach to Santa Monica Pier loop features historic landmarks and the lively Venice Beach Boardwalk. Moderate difficulty with only 69 feet of elevation gain, ideal for family-friendly coastal exploration.
The most popular hike in LA—a 3.5-mile moderate loop in the Hollywood Hills offering panoramic views of Los Angeles, the Hollywood Sign, and on clear days, the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. Dogs allowed off-leash in designated areas.
Where to stay
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Los Angeles' first Four Seasons, this city icon has perfected California living with a rooftop pool, lush gardens and seamless access to Beverly Hills glamour and West Hollywood's creative energy. Open since the brand's arrival in LA, it remains a symbol of effortless sophistication.
Opened in 1927 and financed partly by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, it hosted the first Academy Awards and features the Tropicana pool with a David Hockney mural on the bottom. It sits right on the Walk of Fame, pairing history and location in one.
Located at the heart of Beverly Hills at Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard, this legendary hotel has been the preferred address for Hollywood's A-list crowd since opening in 1928. Its storied history and iconic location make it a quintessential LA luxury experience.