Posts Tagged ‘Things to do’
September 30th, 2026 by thehollywoodhome
For true Angelenos, summer really begins in autumn. October is when temperatures soar during the day, the sun seems to linger over the city, and then nightfall arrives a little earlier, bringing cooler temperatures, a welcome reprieve from the heat, and the chance to finally enjoy the many fall events and things to do around Los Angeles. We’re starting the month with some of the best Halloween happenings in and around the city, followed by a selection of cultural, film, art, music, and food events worth making room for on your October calendar.
Courtesy of Carved at Descanso Gardens.
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September 3rd, 2026 by thehollywoodhome
Labor Day Weekend is the unofficial farewell to summer, and Los Angeles knows how to make the most of it. From a night at the Hollywood Bowl and baseball at Dodger Stadium to an outdoor screening at Hollywood Forever and three days of beachside festivities in Hermosa, there are plenty of ways to stretch out the final long weekend of summer. Here are 14 of our favorite things to do around Los Angeles this Labor Day Weekend.
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June 29th, 2026 by thehollywoodhome
Los Angeles has never celebrated the Fourth of July in just one way. Across the region, fireworks rise over baseball stadiums, beaches, canyons, amusement parks, and historic neighborhoods, each offering its own distinctly Southern California interpretation of the holiday. Whether the evening calls for a concert beneath the stars, an oceanfront view, or a classic community gathering, these are some of the best places to watch fireworks throughout Los Angeles and beyond.
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May 21st, 2026 by thehollywoodhome
Courtesy of Topanga Days.
Memorial Day Weekend has officially arrived in Los Angeles, and with it comes the city’s first real taste of summer: blazing sunshine, warm nights, packed patios, live music drifting through the air, and a calendar stacked with reasons to stay out all day long. Whether it’s an evening of world-class jazz under the lights at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, a blissfully bohemian escape into the canyon spirit of Topanga Days, or a food-filled stroll through MAINopoly in Santa Monica, the long weekend is overflowing with ways to celebrate the unofficial start of the season. From beach parties and outdoor movies to concerts, festivals, markets, and family-friendly happenings across the city, these are just a few of the standout events making this sunny May weekend one of the best times to be in Los Angeles.
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April 27th, 2026 by thehollywoodhome
On warm evenings beginning in May, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art becomes one of the city’s most inviting stages. Now in its 36th summer season, Jazz at LACMA returns, bringing together a rotating lineup of acclaimed musicians and rising talents for free, open-air performances in the heart of Los Angeles. Seating for the program is available in the museum’s welcome plaza on a first-come, first-served basis, though you’re welcome to picnic on the grass, too (you won’t really be able to see the show, but you’ll still hear it). As the sun dips behind the Urban Light installation and the crowd settles onto blankets and low chairs, the series captures a distinctly local rhythm. Jazz at LACMA art cultural ritual, part neighborhood gathering, and entirely emblematic of the city’s enduring love affair with live music under the sky. Expect it to draw an even bigger crowd this year, thanks to the newly opened David Geffen Galleries. So get there early before showtime at 6pm, grab a seat (unless you plan to dance), a glass of wine, and settle in to a wonderful and warm night of live jazz that stretches well past sunset.
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March 31st, 2026 by thehollywoodhome
Virginia Robinson Gardens
Easter weekend in Los Angeles offers no shortage of ways to spend the day outdoors, whether that means walking the formal gardens at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, exploring the seasonal blooms and wooded paths at Descanso Gardens, or taking in the historic grounds and city views at Greystone Mansion and Gardens. These three are standouts, but they are only a starting point. From coastal brunch spots to public gardens and historic estates, there are plenty of options across the city to plan a relaxed and scenic Easter weekend for both children and adults.
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February 18th, 2026 by thehollywoodhome
The 2026 summer season at the Hollywood Bowl arrives with both celebration and transition at its core. Anchoring the lineup is a week in August honoring Gustavo Dudamel in his 17th and final season as Music and Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, alongside a roster that stretches confidently across classical, jazz, hip-hop, pop, rock, film music and fireworks spectacles.
The season officially opens June 20 with “The Best of Broadway,” a curtain-raising evening devoted to musical theater’s most enduring songs. From there, the Bowl’s famously eclectic programming accelerates into a three-month survey of global sound.
View all of the Bowl’s summer season highlights below, and get your tickets here.
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January 3rd, 2026 by thehollywoodhome
Image Courtesy of LA Art Show.
January in Los Angeles offers a lively mix of energy, creativity, and experiences to start the New Year in style. Art lovers can immerse themselves in the LA Art Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center (Jan 7–11), a premier international contemporary art fair showcasing galleries from around the globe. Music fans will not want to miss the FireAid Benefit Concert on Jan 30 at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood, a star-studded, multi-venue event supporting wildfire relief efforts. Food enthusiasts can explore the city’s culinary scene during DineLA Restaurant Week (Jan 23–Feb 6), with prix-fixe menus at standout restaurants across Los Angeles. Cinephiles can experience Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey on the big screen in 70 mm at the Aero Theatre on Sunday, Jan 11, a dazzling showcase of cinematic brilliance. These highlights are just the beginning, with dozens more events, screenings, and cultural happenings across the city that make this January truly unforgettable.
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December 4th, 2025 by thehollywoodhome
The holidays in Los Angeles arrive with their own kind of sparkle, and we’ve rounded up the very best ways to enjoy the season — for families, night owls, superfans, and anyone looking to experience December at its most festive. This guide highlights the city’s standout events and plenty of unique finds tucked off the beaten path, alongside the annual traditions Angelenos look forward to all year.
To kick things off, we’re spotlighting four major happenings: Folk Cancer: Hooray for Hollydays at the Saban Theatre, a star-powered holiday concert with Rufus and Martha Wainwright supporting musicians facing cancer; Venice’s Holiday Sign Lighting & Block Party, a beloved community celebration marking the annual red-and-green glow-up of the iconic sign; the Frogtown Holiday Hop, a walkable afternoon of art, music, workshops, food pop-ups, and neighborhood fun along the LA River; and Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar at the Mondrian, a fully decked-out pop-up celebrating the Queen of Christmas
And that’s just the beginning. Inside the post, you’ll find even more unique discoveries, neighborhood traditions, intimate concerts, quirky craft nights, and those beloved seasonal standbys that make December in L.A. feel like the perfect gift. Let’s unwrap it!
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November 19th, 2025 by thehollywoodhome
As the holiday bustle settles and the city takes a quieter, more contemplative rhythm, there’s no better way to reclaim a sense of balance than on Los Angeles’s trails. From Malibu’s windswept coastal bluffs to the sun-dappled canyons of Griffith Park and the serene foothills of Altadena, these six hikes offer a restorative holiday weekend experience. Curated with care, they invite you to reconnect with the city’s varied landscapes and enjoy a moment of calm amid the season’s celebrations. In this guide, we present six Los Angeles trails for a restorative holiday weekend—perfect for those who value fresh air, sweeping views, and the quiet pleasure of being on the move. It’s an opportunity to work off the pumpkin pie, certainly, but more importantly, it invites you to discover—or rediscover—the city from a fresh perspective, whether walking or running the trails, with friends, family, or solo, and to savor Los Angeles’s luminous winter light and the quiet magic of the city’s holiday season.
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