The Best Events & Things to Do This April in Los Angeles | April 2024
Spring has sprung in Los Angeles and if you, like me, are not going to down to Coachella to see Lana del Rey and No Doubt this April, you may be wondering just what special events and things to do are going on in Los Angeles proper during this spectactular, sunny month. Well, lucky for us all, good times are on the forecast, and we’ve compiled the best events happening all over town. From literary enthusiasts to art aficionados and outdoor enthusiasts alike, there’s something for everyone to revel in. Kicking off the month is The Other Art Fair, a rebellious yet inclusive gathering of independent artists and art lovers at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica from April 4th to 7th. Then, bookworms unite at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 20th and 21st at USC/Exposition Park, where literary giants grace the stages and bookshelves overflow with treasures. Later this month, on April 21st, CicLAvia transforms Venice Blvd into a car-free haven, inviting residents and visitors to explore 5.75 miles of open streets connecting Palms, Mar Vista, and Venice Beach. While these events shine brightly on April’s calendar, there’s a plethora of other happenings awaiting discovery in the City of Angels.
The Other Art Fair
April 4 – 7
Barker Hangar in Santa Monica
When the art world as we knew it went one way, The Other Art Fair went the other. Where elitism is the norm, The Other Art Fair dared to deviate. Art isn’t confined to convention or rule, and how you enjoy it shouldn’t be either. This year, The Other Art Fair’s created something different, and they want you to experience it. They combine affordable and original artworks and 140 independent artists with immersive installations, performances, DJs – and a fully stocked bar. At The Other Art Fair, art is for everyone. Opening reception is this Thursday, April 4. So why not do something impulsive, get excited, and revel in the creativity? You belong here.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Kia Forum
The Boss is back on tour and in the house for two nights at the Kia Forum this Thursday and on Sunday, April 7. Springsteen fans will be bandana-ed and ready to rock, so snag a ticket and get there early.
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Masters of Taste
Sunday, April 7
Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena
L.A.’s premiere outdoor food and beverage festival, held on the field of the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium. More than 3,500 food and beverage enthusiasts will stroll the iconic field of the Rose Bowl for the 7th Annual Masters of Taste. Guests will enjoy a spectacular array of L.A.’s best Culinary, Sweet, and Beverage Masters. Past Participants have included James Beard Nominated 2023 Hosts Chef Michael & Kwini Reed of Poppy + Rose and Poppy & Seed, 2022 Host Chef Vanda Asapahu of Ayara Thai, 2019 Host Chef Michael Hung, Michelin Star Chef Jonathan Yao of Kato, and many more! 100% of proceeds benefits charity. Over the last 6 years, Masters of Taste has raised over $2 million dollars to benefit Union Station Homeless Services in Pasadena. 100% of your ticket purchases and upgrades are used to end homelessness through housing solutions, supportive services, and connection to community.
Paleyfest
April 12 through April 20
Dolby Theatre in Hollywood
Welcome to the 41st Annual William S. Paley Television Festival—The Brightest Stars from Your Favorite Shows, IN PERSON at the DOLBY THEATRE April 12—20, 2024. Announcing Owen Wilson, Judd Apatow, Mark Duplass, Tig Notaro, Sophia Di Martino, Nicole Beharie, Karen Pittman, Melissa Peterman, Arden Cho, Kara Swisher, Patton Oswalt, and more join PALEYFEST.
The Art of Benshi World Tour
April 18 through April 21
Various Locations
This April, the Art of the Benshi 2024 World Tour offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience the mesmerizing artistry of three of Japan’s celebrated benshi—“movie orators” who, since the days of Thomas Edison’s Kinetoscope, have been breathing life into silent film. Joined by an ensemble of musicians from Japan, these masters of their art will transport viewers back to the golden age of silent film, when every movie screening was also a live performance. During the heyday of the benshi, more than 7,000 of these charismatic artists narrated the action in films, and made silent actors speak. Their voices rang out in movie theaters across Japan, as well as in Korea and other Japanese colonies, and in Japanese American communities in the United States. The greatest benshi were famous enough to rival the stars on screen. Now, thanks to a tour of unprecedented scale, audiences in New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles and Tokyo will have a chance to experience the magic of the benshi as they perform not just individually, but together. This collaborative style of performance, in which each benshi takes on the roles of different characters, has been seen only once before in the U.S. since the advent of the talkie, at the 2019 Art of the Benshi program at UCLA that paved the way for this year’s world tour. All performances will be in Japanese with live music and English subtitles. Encompassing 12 dates at six venues from April 5–26, the Art of the Benshi 2024 World Tour features six distinct programs of classic, newly restored, and rarely-seen silent films from Japan and the United States. The diverse array of works includes cult favorite A Page of Madness (Kurutta ichipeiji, 1926); the earliest surviving Japanese animated film The Dull Sword (Namakura gatana, 1917); classic films by Ozu Yasujirō, Mizoguchi Kenji, and Charlie Chaplin; and the recently discovered and restored The Oath of the Sword, which is the earliest known Asian American film production.
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Saturday, April 20 & Sunday, April 21
USC/Exposition Park
Bibliophiles flock to the USC campus for this L.A. Times-curated event, where you can roam stalls from booksellers and catch readings and panels from some of the most recognizable names in literature on April 20 and 21. In addition to the 300-plus exhibitors, this year’s event includes an always-impressive lineup of more than 500 speakers: Jose Andres, Ed Begley Jr., Sophia Bush, Jon Favreau, Max Greenfield, Tiffany Haddish, Tamron Hall, Mark Harmon, RuPaul, Kerry Washington, Henry Winkler and more, plus a cooking stage with Nancy Silverton, QCP and Tiffani Thiessen, among others.
CicLAvia – Venice Blvd
presented by Metro
Sunday, April 21; 9am-4pm
5.75-Miles of Open Streets Connecting Palms, Mar Vista, and Venice Beach
Come experience car-free open streets at CicLAvia’s 51st event on Sunday, April 21; between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy this unique pop-up park for the day, whether walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, or simply spectating – any people-powered way. CicLAvia – Venice Blvd connects Palms, Mar Vista, and Venice Beach, for all ages and abilities to enjoy the 5.75-mile temporary park. Always free, CicLAvia participants just show up anywhere along the route at any time to enjoy the open streets and to take the time to explore the westside of the Venice Blvd corridor. CicLAvia – Venice Blvd includes four (4) Hubs filled with plenty of activities and programs along the route. Hubs are walking zones (mandatory bike dismounts) and meeting points along the route with the Venice Beach Hub located at Windward Circle; Mar Vista Hub located on Venice Blvd near Beethoven St; Palms Hub located on Venice Blvd near Huron Ave; and the National Hub located on Venice Blvd west of National Blvd. Hubs offer family-friendly activities, restrooms, free water refilling stations, free basic bike repair, bike parking, and first aid. Free pedicab rides are available at each information booth. Use the CicLAvia digital map to plan which businesses, local gems, activities along the route, and Hubs to check out during the event.
Bob Baker Day 2024
Sunday, April 21
Los Angeles State Historic Park
In celebration of the late Bob Baker, the namesake puppet theater hosts this annual celebration at Los Angeles State Historic Park. The free fest, which runs from 10am to 5pm, features puppet performances throughout the day, plus an assortment of crafts and activities that typically includes everything from bubbles to balloons to music.
Pizza City Fest Los Angeles
Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April 28
L.A. LIVE
Pizza City Fest offers a stellar lineup of Southern California’s best pizza makers in one location, giving fans the unique opportunity to taste, see live demos, and attend panel discussions with culinary experts over two days at L.A. LIVE.
Enjoy!
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1801 N Hillhurst Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027
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