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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.
AFI FEST
The American Film Institute's prestigious annual film festival showcases independent, international, and studio films across multiple Los Angeles venues. This five-day event features screenings, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for film enthusiasts and industry professionals.
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 sprawling 4,210-acre urban park featuring the Griffith Observatory, LA Zoo, Autry Museum, Greek Theatre, and 53 miles of hiking trails through chaparral-covered hills. The Observatory offers free entry on clear nights with unbeaten city views.
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.
Striking Richard Meier-designed contemporary museum hosting an extensive collection of European paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts with meticulously landscaped gardens. Free admission (parking $20) with architecture and views rivaling the art itself.
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 an eclectic collection spanning thousands of years. Features the iconic Urban Light installation made of restored street lamps and showcases diverse artistic traditions.
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.
Perched above Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, this legendary celebrity hideaway offers a secluded, residential-style retreat with storied Old Hollywood glamour and discretion that has defined the property for decades.
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.