Upcoming in Los Angeles
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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.
Modest Mouse
Indie rock legends Modest Mouse perform at the Hollywood Palladium with their first new album in five years. An essential show for fans of the band's distinctive angular rock sound and experimental approach to alternative music.
Modest Mouse
Indie rock band Modest Mouse performs at Hollywood Palladium, featuring music from their first new album in five years, 'An Eraser and a Maze.' A must-see for alt-rock fans.
The Super Graphic Spectacular
An all-ages, two-day charity fundraiser for The Midwest Princess Project benefiting trans youth and LGBTQ+ communities, featuring headline performance from Chapell Roan. This event combines music and social impact in an inclusive atmosphere.
Lakers vs. Warriors
NBA season opener featuring the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Golden State Warriors. Tickets starting from $119 available through SeatGeek.
Top things to do
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Free admission to this iconic 1935 hilltop observatory with the world's most-viewed 12-inch Zeiss refracting telescope. Explore exhibits, planetarium shows, and enjoy sweeping views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign.
A must-visit museum in Brentwood featuring European art from the Middle Ages to the present, with equally stunning views and gardens overlooking the city and Pacific. Arrive around 3 PM on Saturday for reduced parking ($10) and golden hour light on the terraces.
Free hilltop art museum and garden complex showcasing European art from the Middle Ages to contemporary work, including pieces by Van Gogh and Monet. Tram access and spectacular views are as memorable as the galleries.
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.
The largest art museum in the western United States with extensive collections spanning geographical borders and historical periods. Free admission on the second Tuesday of each month.
Watch the sunset from this iconic pier featuring amusement park rides, arcade games, and the Pacific Park roller coaster. Beach access is free with direct ocean views and the classic Santa Monica experience.
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.
Free viewing of illuminated vessels parading through Marina del Rey on December 12, 2026. A festive seasonal experience showcasing decorated boats in the holiday season.
Los Angeles' premier seafood festival featuring fresh catches, coastal cuisine demonstrations, and local seafood vendors. A day-long celebration of the region's fishing heritage and marine bounty.
Where to stay
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5-star Italian Renaissance Revival oceanfront hotel directly on Santa Monica Beach with ocean-facing pool, hot tub, and complimentary bicycle rentals. A 3-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach and 9 minutes from Santa Monica Pier, ideal for sunset access and beach romance.
Historic 1929 Châteauesque property in West Hollywood with 63 rooms, suites, cottages, and bungalows. Features an intimate American restaurant with garden terrace, heated outdoor pool, and upscale cocktail bar steeped in Hollywood lore.
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.