Local calendar
60 upcoming events near Los Angeles. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Tastings
Afternoon
Shoreline Aquatic Park, Long Beach · Los Angeles, CA
Shoreline Aquatic Park, Long Beach
You can sample independent breweries at the signature kickoff festival of L.A. Beer Week along the Long Beach waterfront.
Outdoors & nature
7:30 to 9 p.m.
LA County Arboretum, Arcadia · Los Angeles, CA
LA County Arboretum, Arcadia
You can take an after-dark guided walk through the Arboretum's gardens on an adults-only night hike.
Theater & film
5 p.m.
LA County Library branch · Los Angeles, CA
LA County Library branch
You can catch a free adults' screening of The Empire Strikes Back at the LA County Library Film Club.
Classes & arts
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Pacoima Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA
Pacoima Branch Library
You can learn to knit or work on a project alongside others at this free weekly library knitting club.
Music & concerts
Evening
California Plaza, Downtown LA · Los Angeles, CA
California Plaza, Downtown LA
You can soak up a free jazz-funk tribute to the late Roy Ayers at California Plaza.
Music & concerts
Evenings
California Plaza, Downtown LA · Los Angeles, CA
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.
Music & concerts
Los Angeles, CA
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.
Theater & film
Evening
Hollywood Forever Cemetery · Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
You can watch The Matrix under the stars at Cinespia's outdoor screening in Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Outdoors & nature
4:30 to 8 p.m.
The Huntington, San Marino · Los Angeles, CA
The Huntington, San Marino
You can wander The Huntington's gardens into the evening hours during summer Twilight Garden Strolls.
Classes & arts
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
LA County Arboretum, Arcadia · Los Angeles, CA
LA County Arboretum, Arcadia
You can learn painting fundamentals in a relaxed Saturday-morning class amid the Arboretum gardens.
Outdoors & nature
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
LA County Arboretum, Arcadia · Los Angeles, CA
LA County Arboretum, Arcadia
You can unwind with a guided full-moon forest bathing session among the Arboretum's trees.
Dance & fitness
6 p.m.
Edendale Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA
Edendale Branch Library
You can ease tension with a free, gentle all-levels yoga flow class at the Edendale library.
Community & civic
Belvedere Community Regional Park Pool · Los Angeles, CA
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...
Classes & arts
Evening
Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles
You can get your hands muddy at a beginner-friendly pottery and painting class with no experience needed.
Lifelong learning
Evening
Hammer Museum, Westwood · Los Angeles, CA
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.
Music & concerts
6 to 8 p.m.
LACMA, Miracle Mile · Los Angeles, CA
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.
Lifelong learning
Daytime
Five museums, Arroyo Seco area · Los Angeles, CA
Five museums, Arroyo Seco area
You can visit five area museums free of charge on Museums of the Arroyo Day.
Classes & arts
6 p.m.
Beverly Grove · Los Angeles, CA
Beverly Grove
You can shape your own fruit bowl in a beginner-friendly evening pottery workshop in Beverly Grove.
Markets
From 5 a.m. (early bird) to 3 p.m.
Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena · Los Angeles, CA
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.
Lifelong learning
Evening
California Plaza, Downtown LA · Los Angeles, CA
California Plaza, Downtown LA
You can attend a free musical lecture on the art of the crossfade with scholar Josh Kun at California Plaza.
Markets
Los Angeles, CA
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.
Markets
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
5000 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood · Los Angeles, CA
5000 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood
You can pick up local produce and goods every Saturday at the North Hollywood Farmers Market.
Theater & film
Evening
Hollywood Forever Cemetery · Los Angeles, CA
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.
Music & concerts
Evening
California Plaza, Downtown LA · Los Angeles, CA
California Plaza, Downtown LA
You can dance to funk and Latin grooves at the free 40th anniversary party for Grand Performances.
Tastings
Afternoon
Eataly Los Angeles, Century City · Los Angeles, CA
Eataly Los Angeles, Century City
You can sit down with a beverage expert and cheesemonger to learn Italian wine and cheese pairings at Eataly.
Outdoors & nature
Varies
Griffith Park · Los Angeles, CA
Griffith Park
You can join regular weekly group hikes through Griffith Park with this free LA hiking meetup.
Markets
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1600 N. Ivar Ave., Hollywood · Los Angeles, CA
1600 N. Ivar Ave., Hollywood
You can shop fresh produce and artisanal foods every Sunday morning at the year-round Hollywood Farmers' Market.
Music & concerts
6 to 8 p.m.
LA County Arboretum, Arcadia · Los Angeles, CA
LA County Arboretum, Arcadia
You can sip cocktails to live music on Thursday evenings on the Arboretum's Peacock Cafe Terrace.
Community & civic
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Central Library, Downtown LA · Los Angeles, CA
Central Library, Downtown LA
You can play a casual game of chess with boards provided at this free weekly meetup at Central Library.
Community & civic
12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Los Angeles, CA
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.
Music & concerts
Evening
California Plaza, Downtown LA · Los Angeles, CA
California Plaza, Downtown LA
You can hear a free outdoor tribute to Stevie Wonder's catalog under the downtown stars.
Markets
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fairfax High School, Fairfax · Los Angeles, CA
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.
Classes & arts
6 to 7 p.m.
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch · Los Angeles, CA
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch
You can master your first stitch or relax with a project at this free twice-monthly crochet club.
Dance & fitness
Evenings
Various LA clubs · Los Angeles, CA
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.
Music & concerts
Evening
California Plaza, Downtown LA · Los Angeles, CA
California Plaza, Downtown LA
You can close out the free summer concert season with a high-energy global music finale downtown.
Tastings
Afternoon
American (event venue), Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
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.
Lifelong learning
Varies
UCLA Extension · Los Angeles, CA
UCLA Extension
You can take lecture courses, discussion groups and one-day seminars built for learners 50 and older through OLLI at UCLA.
Community & civic
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Los Angeles, CA
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.
Markets
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Downtown Santa Monica · Los Angeles, CA
Downtown Santa Monica
You can browse one of California's best-known farmers markets twice a week in downtown Santa Monica.
Lifelong learning
10 a.m.
West Valley Regional Branch / online · Los Angeles, CA
West Valley Regional Branch / online
You can discuss great short stories with fellow readers in this free library book club for adults and seniors.
Music & concerts
After 6 p.m.
Getty Center · Los Angeles, CA
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.
Pickleball & rec
Varies
LA City Parks (indoor and outdoor courts) · Los Angeles, CA
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.
Tastings
7 to 11 p.m.
California Science Center · Los Angeles, CA
California Science Center
You can sample wines for an evening of tasting and science at the California Science Center.
Tastings
Evenings
Barnsdall Art Park, Olive Hill · Los Angeles, CA
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.
Theater & film
Evening
Hollywood Forever Cemetery · Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
You can catch the cult rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Cinespia's cemetery screening series.
Music & concerts
6 to 9 p.m.
Hollywood Bowl · Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood Bowl
You can hear a night of mariachi capped by fireworks at the Hollywood Bowl.
Lifelong learning
5 to 8 p.m.
MOCA Geffen, Downtown LA · Los Angeles, CA
MOCA Geffen, Downtown LA
You can explore contemporary art free of charge on the first Friday evening of every month at MOCA Geffen.
Senior programs
Varies
LA City Recreation & Parks senior centers · Los Angeles, CA
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.
Pickleball & rec
Daytime
El Cariso Regional Park, Sylmar · Los Angeles, CA
El Cariso Regional Park, Sylmar
You can play pickleball for free at El Cariso Regional Park, one of 14 free court locations around LA.
Music & concerts
Evenings
Hollywood Bowl · Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood Bowl
You can slip away on a weeknight for classical favorites with the LA Phil at the Bowl on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Senior programs
12 to 1 p.m.
Porter Ranch Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA
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.
Community & civic
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Los Angeles, CA
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.
Community & civic
Evening
Common Space Brewery, Hawthorne · Los Angeles, CA
Common Space Brewery, Hawthorne
You can test your knowledge at weekly trivia, plus comedy and live music, at this Hawthorne brewery near LAX.
Dance & fitness
Varies
Pasadena Senior Center · Los Angeles, CA
Pasadena Senior Center
You can learn ballroom and line dancing, plus 35-plus other classes for older adults, at the Pasadena Senior Center.
Music & concerts
8 PM
Kia Forum · Santa Clarita, CA
Music & concerts
8 PM
Kia Forum · Los Angeles, CA
Music & concerts
8 PM
Kia Forum · Monrovia, CA
Music & concerts
8 PM
Kia Forum · Long Beach, CA
Theater & film
Kia Forum · Long Beach, CA
Kia Forum
Charli xcx is introducing ?Angel Tickets? on the ?Music, Fashion, Film Tour? and giving fans the chance to request these special tickets via this process. Angel Tickets are $25 (including $5 in fees), plus applicable taxes and only sold in pairs. Limit 2 tickets per person. Locations selected at...
Theater & film
Kia Forum · Santa Clarita, CA
Kia Forum
Charli xcx is introducing ?Angel Tickets? on the ?Music, Fashion, Film Tour? and giving fans the chance to request these special tickets via this process. Angel Tickets are $25 (including $5 in fees), plus applicable taxes and only sold in pairs. Limit 2 tickets per person. Locations selected at...
