Music & concerts
JUL24
8 to 10 p.m.
Hollywood Bowl · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concerts
Smokey Robinson & Gladys Knight: Just the Two of Us
Hollywood Bowl
You can hear two Motown legends share the Hollywood Bowl stage on a summer evening.
Music
Local calendar
Events in Los Angeles, CA
60 upcoming events near Los Angeles. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
Source linked
Upcoming near Los Angeles.
Updated regularly
Music & concerts
JUL28
8 to 10 p.m.
Hollywood Bowl · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concerts
Rhapsody in Blue & Shostakovich with Conrad Tao
Hollywood Bowl
You can hear Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue alongside Shostakovich with pianist Conrad Tao.
Music
Music & concerts
JUL31
8 to 10 p.m.
Hollywood Bowl · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concerts
Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks
Hollywood Bowl
You can hear the 1812 Overture and Tchaikovsky favorites with cannons and fireworks at the Bowl.
MusicBring the grandkids
Lifelong learning
AUG-SEPDATES
Santa Fe Dam Swim Beach Tower 5 · Los Angeles, CA
Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly
A14. Open Water Swim - SANTA FE DAM - Wednesday July 29 2026
Santa Fe Dam Swim Beach Tower 5
Swim Beach is Parking Lot #3 Tower 5 for Swim Check with Lifeguards. OPEN 10am – 6pm starting weekends in June. Wed- Sun starting June 17, 2026. Every potential open water swimmer must sign up for the OPEN WATER SWIM TEST-Prerequisite - Once you are in the class for the Open Water Swim TEST the organizer requires complete the test with the Lake Lifeguards Potential open water swimmers must check in with the lifeguard after signing up for the Open Water Swim Test. Test is free. Car parking fee is not waived...
Classes and talksFreeWeeklyOutdoorsIndoors
Music & concerts
AUG8
Los Angeles, CA
Music & concerts
LA Jazz Festival
The city announced its first-ever Los Angeles Jazz Festival for summer 2026, running over two weeks in August. Keep an eye on the city's announcements for the venue and performer lineup.
MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Music & concerts
AUG11
8 to 10 p.m.
Hollywood Bowl · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concerts
Mozart Under the Stars with Angela Hewitt
Hollywood Bowl
You can enjoy an evening of Mozart with pianist Angela Hewitt under the Bowl's open sky.
Music
Food festivals
AUG14
Evening
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia · Los Angeles, CA
Food festivals
626 Night Market (August)
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia
You can return to the 626 Night Market in August for another weekend of food stalls and live entertainment at Santa Anita Park.
Food and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Music & concerts
AUG14
8 to 10 p.m.
Hollywood Bowl · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concerts
Al Green at the Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood Bowl
You can hear soul legend Al Green live at the Hollywood Bowl on a summer night.
Music
Dance & fitness
AUG15
Los Angeles, CA
Dance & fitness
Nisei Week Japanese Festival
This long-running festival celebrates Japanese American culture in historic Little Tokyo with a grand parade, dance, food, and crafts. The 86th edition spans nine days, with the parade on August 16.
Dance and fitnessOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Music & concerts
AUG19
8 to 10 p.m.
Hollywood Bowl · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concerts
Herbie Hancock Celebrates Miles Davis
Hollywood Bowl
You can hear jazz icon Herbie Hancock honor Miles Davis at the Hollywood Bowl.
Music
Music & concerts
AUG30
6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Hollywood Bowl · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concerts
Smooth Summer Jazz featuring The Commodores
Hollywood Bowl
You can settle in for an evening of smooth jazz headlined by The Commodores at the Bowl.
Music
Music & concerts
SEP6
8 to 10 p.m.
Hollywood Bowl · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concerts
Maestro of the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams
Hollywood Bowl
You can hear the LA Phil play beloved film scores in a tribute to composer John Williams.
Music
Music & concerts
SEP9
8 to 10 p.m.
Hollywood Bowl · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concerts
Buddy Guy 90 at the Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood Bowl
You can catch blues legend Buddy Guy celebrating his 90th year at the Hollywood Bowl.
Music
Community & civic
SEP12
Leo Carillo Beach · Los Angeles, CA
Community & civicFree
3R's - September 12th, 2026
Leo Carillo Beach
The 3R's (Rocks, Rips and Reefs) is a low-cost public service designed to educate and update free dive & scuba divers on the seasonal environmental awareness considerations for diving in Los Angeles County to site specific shore-based diving considerations, current year swell & surf turbulence patterns and safe practices for popular local dive sites in Los Angeles County. This program generally offers 4-5 sessions, from June through September at different shore- based dive sites & land-based...
FreeOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Music & concerts
SEP19
8 to 10 p.m.
Hollywood Bowl · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concerts
Squeeze, Adam Ant and The English Beat
Hollywood Bowl
You can revisit new wave favorites with Squeeze, Adam Ant and The English Beat at the Bowl.
Music
Music & concerts
JUN-SEPDATES
Most shows 8 p.m.
Los Angeles, CA
Music & concerts
Hollywood Bowl summer season
The Bowl's Forever Summer season fills the famous amphitheater with orchestra nights, pop acts, and movie screenings with live scores. Bring a sweater and a picnic, and most shows start at 8 p.m.
MusicOutdoors
Theater & film
SEP26
8 to 10 p.m.
Hollywood Bowl · Los Angeles, CA
Theater & film
Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long
Hollywood Bowl
You can belt out every song at the beloved Sound of Music sing-along screening at the Bowl.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Lifelong learning
DATETBD
Evening
Hammer Museum, Westwood · Los Angeles, CA
Lifelong learningFree
Flux Summer 2026 at the Hammer Museum
Hammer Museum, Westwood
You can attend free Flux programs at the Hammer Museum, with seats assigned when you pick up a ticket at the box office.
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
JUN1
10 a.m.
West Valley Regional Branch / online · Los Angeles, CA
Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly
World Literature Book Club at LA Public Library
West Valley Regional Branch / online
You can discuss great short stories with fellow readers in this free library book club for adults and seniors.
Classes and talksIndoors
Music & concerts
JUN13
Evening
California Plaza, Downtown LA · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concertsFree
Grand Performances 40th Celebration: Jungle Fire, Healing Gems, DJ Liza Richardson
California Plaza, Downtown LA
You can dance to funk and Latin grooves at the free 40th anniversary party for Grand Performances.
Dance and fitnessOutdoors
Community & civic
MAY-JUNDATES
Belvedere Community Regional Park Pool · Los Angeles, CA
Community & civicFreeHappens regularly
ADP - Workshops/Tryout
Belvedere Community Regional Park Pool
LA County ADP Public TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS 300 yard free style swim (no swim aids). 50- ft underwater swim. (no swim aids). 50- yd. buddy tow. (no swim aids) 10-minute survival float. 400-yards swim on SCUBA in the pool with a fully inflated BC on the surface. All modules must be completed successfully in order to participate in the program. ALL applicants will have to PASS TESTING before they can register for the ADP Public Program. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BRING OWN SERVICEABLE SCUBA EQUIPMENT, A...
FreeWeeklyOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Music & concerts
JUNDATES
6 to 8 p.m.
LACMA, Miracle Mile · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly
Jazz at LACMA
LACMA, Miracle Mile
You can catch free live jazz on Friday evenings in LACMA's welcome plaza behind Urban Light, a tradition running for over 35 years.
MusicOutdoors
Lifelong learning
DATETBD
5 to 8 p.m.
MOCA Geffen, Downtown LA · Los Angeles, CA
Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly
Free First Fridays at MOCA Geffen
MOCA Geffen, Downtown LA
You can explore contemporary art free of charge on the first Friday evening of every month at MOCA Geffen.
Classes and talksIndoors
Community & civic
DATETBD
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Los Angeles, CA
Community & civicFreeHappens regularly
Smorgasburg LA
Every Sunday, ROW DTLA fills with one of the largest open-air food markets in the country, plus vintage and design vendors. Entry is free and you graze your way through dozens of stalls.
Bring the grandkids
Outdoors & nature
MAY23
7:30 to 9 p.m.
LA County Arboretum, Arcadia · Los Angeles, CA
Outdoors & nature
Adult Night Hike: Protest Plants
LA County Arboretum, Arcadia
You can take an after-dark guided walk through the Arboretum's gardens on an adults-only night hike.
GardeningHiking and natureOutdoors
Theater & film
JUN6
Evening
Hollywood Forever Cemetery · Los Angeles, CA
Theater & film
Cinespia: Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
You can spread a blanket on the lawn for a classic-film screening of Fast Times at Ridgemont High at Hollywood Forever.
Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoors
Tastings
JUN13
Afternoon
American (event venue), Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
Tastings
Corks & Community Food & Wine Festival
American (event venue), Los Angeles
You can taste food and wine for a good cause at the Corks & Community festival benefiting A Place Called Home.
Food and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Lifelong learning
MAY31
Daytime
Five museums, Arroyo Seco area · Los Angeles, CA
Lifelong learningFree
Museums of the Arroyo Day
Five museums, Arroyo Seco area
You can visit five area museums free of charge on Museums of the Arroyo Day.
Classes and talksIndoors
Classes & arts
MONDAYS
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Pacoima Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA
Classes & artsFreeHappens regularly
Knitting Club at LA Public Library
Pacoima Branch Library
You can learn to knit or work on a project alongside others at this free weekly library knitting club.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Lifelong learning
DATETBD
Varies
UCLA Extension · Los Angeles, CA
Lifelong learningHappens regularly
OLLI at UCLA Extension lifelong-learning courses
UCLA Extension
You can take lecture courses, discussion groups and one-day seminars built for learners 50 and older through OLLI at UCLA.
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
JUL10
Evening
California Plaza, Downtown LA · Los Angeles, CA
Lifelong learningFree
The Art of the Crossfade: Musical Lecture with Josh Kun
California Plaza, Downtown LA
You can attend a free musical lecture on the art of the crossfade with scholar Josh Kun at California Plaza.
Classes and talksOutdoorsIndoors
Tastings
JUN6
7 to 11 p.m.
California Science Center · Los Angeles, CA
Tastings
Uncorked: LA wine tasting
California Science Center
You can sample wines for an evening of tasting and science at the California Science Center.
Food and wine
Markets
DATETBD
From 5 a.m. (early bird) to 3 p.m.
Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena · Los Angeles, CA
MarketsHappens regularly
Rose Bowl Flea Market
Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena
You can browse over 2,500 vendors selling antiques, collectibles and more at the world-famous flea market the second Sunday of every month.
Food and wineOutdoors
Community & civic
OCT24
12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Los Angeles, CA
Community & civicHappens regularly
Dia de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever
Hollywood Forever Cemetery hosts a huge Day of the Dead celebration with altars, music, and folk art. The 27th annual event runs from midday into the night, so come for the daytime altars or stay for the evening.
Bring the grandkids
Markets
DATETBD
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1600 N. Ivar Ave., Hollywood · Los Angeles, CA
MarketsFreeHappens regularly
Hollywood Farmers' Market
1600 N. Ivar Ave., Hollywood
You can shop fresh produce and artisanal foods every Sunday morning at the year-round Hollywood Farmers' Market.
Food and wineOutdoors
Music & concerts
JUL18
Evening
California Plaza, Downtown LA · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concertsFree
WONDER-FULL: A Tribute to the Music of Stevie Wonder
California Plaza, Downtown LA
You can hear a free outdoor tribute to Stevie Wonder's catalog under the downtown stars.
MusicOutdoors
Markets
DATETBD
Los Angeles, CA
MarketsHappens regularly
Original Farmers Market daily
Beyond a weekend stop, the Original Farmers Market at 3rd and Fairfax is open every day with produce, butchers, bakeries, and dozens of food counters. It is an easy weekday morning out when you want a low-key plan.
Food and wineOutdoors
Community & civic
APR26
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Los Angeles, CA
Community & civicHappens regularly
CicLAvia West LA
For one day the city closes streets to cars so people can walk, jog, and bike them freely. The West LA route covers about 3 miles along Santa Monica and Westwood boulevards.
Bring the grandkids
Pickleball & rec
DATETBD
Varies
LA City Parks (indoor and outdoor courts) · Los Angeles, CA
Pickleball & recFreeHappens regularly
Pickleball at LA City Recreation and Parks courts
LA City Parks (indoor and outdoor courts)
You can play pickleball on indoor and outdoor city courts whether you are new to the game or an avid player.
PickleballOutdoorsIndoors
Music & concerts
AUG1
Evening
California Plaza, Downtown LA · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concertsFree
Bees & Things & Flowers: A Tribute to Roy Ayers
California Plaza, Downtown LA
You can soak up a free jazz-funk tribute to the late Roy Ayers at California Plaza.
MusicOutdoors
Music & concerts
JUN-AUGDATES
Los Angeles, CA
Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly
Grand Performances
This is the city's longest-running free outdoor concert series, held at California Plaza downtown. The 2026 season celebrates 40 years with music spanning many cultures, and bringing a picnic is part of the fun.
MusicOutdoors
Music & concerts
AUG29
Evening
California Plaza, Downtown LA · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concertsFree
Grand Performances Season Finale: Son Rompe Pera, Bloco Obini, QVLN
California Plaza, Downtown LA
You can close out the free summer concert season with a high-energy global music finale downtown.
MusicOutdoors
Markets
DATETBD
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Downtown Santa Monica · Los Angeles, CA
MarketsFreeHappens regularly
Santa Monica Farmers' Markets
Downtown Santa Monica
You can browse one of California's best-known farmers markets twice a week in downtown Santa Monica.
Food and wineOutdoors
Music & concerts
JUN-AUGDATES
Evenings
California Plaza, Downtown LA · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly
Grand Performances free outdoor concert series
California Plaza, Downtown LA
You can enjoy LA's longest-running free outdoor concert series, now in its 40th year, with world music, tributes and dance parties on Saturday nights downtown.
MusicDance and fitnessOutdoors
Pickleball & rec
DATETBD
Daytime
El Cariso Regional Park, Sylmar · Los Angeles, CA
Pickleball & recFreeHappens regularly
Free pickleball at El Cariso Regional Park
El Cariso Regional Park, Sylmar
You can play pickleball for free at El Cariso Regional Park, one of 14 free court locations around LA.
PickleballOutdoors
Classes & arts
JUN8
Evening
Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
Classes & arts
Pottery-Making and Painting for Beginners
Los Angeles
You can get your hands muddy at a beginner-friendly pottery and painting class with no experience needed.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Markets
DATETBD
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
5000 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood · Los Angeles, CA
MarketsFreeHappens regularly
North Hollywood Farmers Market
5000 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood
You can pick up local produce and goods every Saturday at the North Hollywood Farmers Market.
Food and wineOutdoors
Classes & arts
JUN6
6 p.m.
Beverly Grove · Los Angeles, CA
Classes & arts
Fruit Bowl Pottery Class
Beverly Grove
You can shape your own fruit bowl in a beginner-friendly evening pottery workshop in Beverly Grove.
Arts and craftsClasses and talksIndoors
Senior programs
MONDAYS
12 to 1 p.m.
Porter Ranch Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA
Senior programsFreeHappens regularly
Tech Help for Seniors at LA Public Library
Porter Ranch Branch Library
You can get one-on-one help with your computer or phone questions at this free library tech session for seniors.
Classes and talksIndoors
Theater & film
MAY19
5 p.m.
LA County Library branch · Los Angeles, CA
Theater & filmFree
Film Club: The Empire Strikes Back at LA County Library
LA County Library branch
You can catch a free adults' screening of The Empire Strikes Back at the LA County Library Film Club.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Theater & film
JUN13
Evening
Hollywood Forever Cemetery · Los Angeles, CA
Theater & film
Cinespia: The Matrix
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
You can watch The Matrix under the stars at Cinespia's outdoor screening in Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoors
Theater & film
JUN20
Evening
Hollywood Forever Cemetery · Los Angeles, CA
Theater & film
Cinespia: Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
You can catch the cult rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Cinespia's cemetery screening series.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Dance & fitness
MONDAYS
6 p.m.
Edendale Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA
Dance & fitnessFreeHappens regularly
Community Yoga Flow at Edendale Branch
Edendale Branch Library
You can ease tension with a free, gentle all-levels yoga flow class at the Edendale library.
Dance and fitnessIndoors
Dance & fitness
DATETBD
Evenings
Various LA clubs · Los Angeles, CA
Dance & fitnessHappens regularly
Los Angeles Salsa & Bachata social dancing
Various LA clubs
You can find a salsa or bachata social to dance at nearly every night of the week across LA's best Latin clubs.
Dance and fitness
Senior programs
ONGOING
Varies
LA City Recreation & Parks senior centers · Los Angeles, CA
Senior programsFreeHappens regularly
Active Adult 50+ programs at LA City senior centers
LA City Recreation & Parks senior centers
You can join shuffleboard, croquet, arts and crafts, zumba, line dancing and language lessons at the city's 50-plus senior centers.
Dance and fitness
Markets
DATETBD
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fairfax High School, Fairfax · Los Angeles, CA
MarketsHappens regularly
Melrose Trading Post
Fairfax High School, Fairfax
You can hunt for vintage finds and handmade goods from 260-plus local makers every Sunday, with live music and food, and proceeds support local schools.
MusicOutdoors
Music & concerts
MULTIPLEDATES
Evenings
Hollywood Bowl · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concertsHappens regularly
Weeknight Classical Favorites at the Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood Bowl
You can slip away on a weeknight for classical favorites with the LA Phil at the Bowl on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Music
Music & concerts
AUGDATES
After 6 p.m.
Getty Center · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly
Off the 405 free concert series at the Getty
Getty Center
You can pair hilltop sunset views with free Saturday-night sets from rising bands at the Getty, and parking is free after the show starts.
Music
Classes & arts
DATETBD
6 to 7 p.m.
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch · Los Angeles, CA
Classes & artsFreeHappens regularly
Crochet Club at LA Public Library
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch
You can master your first stitch or relax with a project at this free twice-monthly crochet club.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Tastings
SEPDATES
Evenings
Barnsdall Art Park, Olive Hill · Los Angeles, CA
TastingsHappens regularly
Friday Night Wine Tastings at Barnsdall Art Park
Barnsdall Art Park, Olive Hill
You can sip boutique wines at sunset atop Olive Hill with 360-degree city views, a 21-and-up evening with food trucks and DJ sets.
Food and wineOutdoors