Los Angeles events: experience the City of Angels
When you’re not keeping an eye out for stars in Los Angeles, you can catch a comedy show at a club in Hollywood (where you might see some stars-in-the-making) or bring the family to an outdoor movie. Uncover things to do in LA today by exploring this calendar of concerts, art exhibits, pop-up markets, and more fantastic events throughout the city, selected by Eventbrite’s expert curators.
Follow the folks at Dress Up Studio down the rabbit hole for a dress up party in their Alice in Wonderland-inspired space. Styles will span decades and their vast collection of wigs pair perfectly with whatever get-up you get into.
Hollywood Speakeasy Bar Tour
A speakeasy is, by definition, hidden from the public eye. How best to find them but a tour! This one combines some great drinking spots with history from Hollywood's golden era.
Hollywood True Crime and Haunted Tales
Whether you’re a true crime enthusiast, a Hollywood historian, or a spooky cynic, you will find yourself amused, scared, and surprised on this dark tour of the Boulevard of Broken Dreams.
Wine & Clay: Pottery Handbuilding Masterclass
Imagine tasting the terroir of a sweet glass of grapes as you fold literal earth with your hands. This no-experience-necessary pottery class is the perfect place to get your hands dirty and your whistle wet — all while creating something beautiful and useful.
Lola Boutée's Cabaret
Legendary LA performer Lola Boutée and her seductive crew dance, sing, and juggle fire in the round at open-air cocktail bar Saint & Sinner, which includes access to an afterparty where you can dance to a DJ's tunes.
Stretch & Sip Yoga
Kick off the week by waking up early for a relaxing hour-long session with SoulPlay Yoga. If you care for brunch afterwards, you’ll get a free cocktail with your entree.
Paws & Pages at Annenberg PetSpace
Whether you’re looking to meet your next fur baby or simply want to snuggle with a cute critter, bring your hugs (and your kids) to this literary cuddle sesh. All kids will walk away with a free book — and of course, one of the adoptable cuddle bugs, if you so choose.
Magic Market
Celebrate the return of spring with this metaphysical and spiritual pop-up. Over 75 vendors offering vegan food, live music, and tarot readings will leave you feeling the energy of the cosmos.
Weekend/Holiday Long Beach Whale Watch & Dolphin Tour
Depart from Long Beach on this 2.5-hour tour, where educators from the Aquarium of the Pacific will help attendees spot whales, dolphins, sea lines, and more amazing marine life.
Frankie & the Witch Fingers at The Other Side
A truly psychedelic bash is brewing. Frankie and the Witch Fingers, joined by Tropa Magica and Zig Zags, play this top-notch indie club. There'll be vegan banh mi sandwiches and a VIP afterparty if you feel like throwing down some extra dough.
Keith & Margo's Murder Mystery Dinner
There's going to be a (fake) murder at Guido's restaurant in Santa Monica! Amateur sleuths can help find the killer, and they'll enjoy a tasty dinner while they're working through the clues.
Culver City Tai Chi for Beginners
Ready for graceful meditative movements and flowy breathing out in the open air? This relaxing class in Culver City is specifically designed for newbies.
Bob Baker Day 2024
Join this celebration of the founder of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater, a man who loved puppets and brings like-minded folks together for puppet shows, art, and more. Entry is free, but a $20 donation helps keep the theater running.
LA: Food + History + Design Tour
Learn about the gunslinging Angelenos of Wild West times, see design marvels like the Art Nouveau lobby of a 1913 hotel, and take your tastebuds on a tour tour of LA's melting pot food scene.
Pajama Day Party: Coachella Weekend
Sad you can't catch Coachella IRL this year? Put on your coziest poor-me duds and party at Elevate Lounge. DJs will be spinning all the good stuff — sounds like it could be pretty fun to stay in town after all.
Weekday Long Beach Whale Watch & Dolphin Tour
Spot whales, dolphins, sea lions, and more amazing marine life aboard this 2.5-hour tour, accompanied by educators from the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Free Musical Story Time & Kids Crafts Hosted by Books and Cookies
This free event has just about everything kids love, from singing and dancing with musical instruments to stories and crafts. The folks at Books and Cookies are even bringing out the parachute (a gym class classic) to ensure a fun-filled day in the sun on the Ivy Station lawn.
Classic Cinema Night at Cinegrill Theater
Take a deep dive into the classics at this monthly screening at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel hosted by film critic and winemaker José Ignacio Cuenca.
The Underground Jazz Sessions
Looking for some free world-class jazz in a romantic setting? On Thursday nights, the candle-lit Continental Club hosts free performances featuring special guests and complimentary mini cupcakes.
Citizen Public Market Comedy Night
The Setup hosts this pop-up comedy show on a patio near WeHo Sausage Company. Expect a handful of great comedians and food and drink options from nearby vendors.
Love Supreme: A Night of Soul & Jazz
Allow Matthew Grant to serenade you with smooth jazz melodies every Wednesday. You'll find two bars and plenty of beautiful room to hang out at Zaya, a Pershing Square area hangout.
Open Mic Wednesdays
This Glendale open mic welcomes comics to put their money where their mouths are, offering 5 minutes of stage time for $5. If you don't feel like telling jokes, you can always show up to watch — and audience admission is free.
Brown Sugar Wednesday: The #1 Mid-Week Vibe
When the week is only halfway over, sometimes you need to unwind on the dance floor with the help of some nostalgic tunes. This inclusive weekly party The Continental Club prioritizes good vibes.
Pottery Class - Wine Night | HandBuild a Bowl
This casual pottery class is perfect for beginner ceramics artists. There’s nothing like getting your hands dirty and shaping that earth into something you can use, display, or brag about. A complimentary glass of Prosecco comes with the cost of class. You’re also welcome to BYOB.
The Drag Queen Party Bus Los Angeles
Whether you're on a bachelorette party or just need a fun night out, this 90-minute bus tour features fun, games, and drag performances. It's BYOB, so bring your favorite tipples to sipple.
Artisan Ravioli Making
Join the professional foodies from CocuSocial for a ravioli-making workshop in Green Haus’s beautiful and airy kitchen studio. From shaping to stuffing to saucing it all up, you’ll learn techniques for making tasty vegetarian pasta.
TRiPTease Burlesque
This burlesque variety show featured in Thrillist’s list of "Best Burlesque Shows In LA" has been a staple of LA’s burlesque scene for over eleven years. Join host Lola Boutée and the talented line-up for their triumphant return to live shows.
Hollywood Tequila Tasting
Hollywood cocktail bar The North End invites you to fine-tune your taste for tequila during this tasting session. Whether you’re a Mezcal mule, agave aficionado, or know nada, you’ll find something you enjoy drinking here.
Intuitive Dance Meditation
Mindfulness meets dance at this free workshop at Hermon Park. Find connection with your body and the Earth — and also with your community at the post-workshop picnic.
Hilerapy
Trading the therapist’s couch for the stage, the comedians at Hilerapy will be working through some of their most painful moments in front of an audience. You might cry, but only from laughing so hard.
Weekend Projects at Arlington Garden
Want to get your hands dirty for the community? Swing by these project days at Arlington Gardens, where you'll work on long-term improvements and learn about regenerative gardening and landscaping.
Habitat Restoration Day
Join the California Native Plant Society as you learn about our delicate ecosystem and remove invasive mustard. After your hard work, take a nature walk with the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society. You can borrow some binoculars, but make sure to bring your own water bottle.
Bouncing cars, souped-up motorcycles, and masked luchadores are among the spectacles you'll witness during this two-day celebration of lowrider culture.
Bungalow Heaven Home Tour
Love the historic homes of Pasadena? Sign up for Bungalow Heaven's Home Tour, which has been running since 1990. This year's tour feature eight different homes, where volunteer docents will fill you in on architecture, history, and art.
Sean and Dan's HollyWeird Variety Hour
Love weird magic? This duo will have you entertained, amazed, and enraptured via a strange act that's peppered with curious interstitials.
Tequila Sunset: A Rooftop Cinco De Mayo Experience
KM Records and the Godfrey Hotel host this May 5 rooftop bash. You're likely to see a number of exciting Latin artists performing and simply enjoying the historic rooftop party space.
Mother's Day Intro to Pottery: Cocktail Glass
Moms often love sipping a drink. You can make your mom a ceramic cocktail glass in this two-hour class, or you can bring her along to enjoy the hands-on fun. Feel free to BYOB!
LA Vintage Warehouse Sale
This massive warehouse sale of vintage clothing has something for everyone, so take some time to browse and haul away your finds for just $6 per pound.
Afro Ball: A Celebration of Excellence
At last year's Afro Ball gala, numerous musicians, entertainers, technologists, and educators were commended for amplifying the voice of Africa. This year, you can expect more of the same, including great speakers, an open bar, and live music.
Salsa Dancing Bootcamp for Beginners
Salsa your way through this weekend of dancing. A basic package includes access to all three dancing classes, access to social events, and dancing until 6am — plus, a front-row seat to the Pro-Am competition Sunday evening.
An Evening with Bill Maher
The snarky host of HBO's "Real Time" comes to the Robert Frost Auditorium to speak about his latest book, collecting his direct-to-camera speeches about politics, culture, and world events.
Los Angeles events: experience the City of Angels
When you’re not keeping an eye out for stars in Los Angeles, you can catch a comedy show at a club in Hollywood (where you might see some stars-in-the-making) or bring the family to an outdoor movie. Uncover things to do in LA today by exploring this calendar of concerts, art exhibits, pop-up markets, and more fantastic events throughout the city, selected by Eventbrite’s expert curators.
Play Dress Up at a Dollhouse in Glendale
Follow the folks at Dress Up Studio down the rabbit hole for a dress up party in their Alice in Wonderland-inspired space. Styles will span decades and their vast collection of wigs pair perfectly with whatever get-up you get into.
Hollywood Speakeasy Bar Tour
A speakeasy is, by definition, hidden from the public eye. How best to find them but a tour! This one combines some great drinking spots with history from Hollywood's golden era.
Hollywood True Crime and Haunted Tales
Whether you’re a true crime enthusiast, a Hollywood historian, or a spooky cynic, you will find yourself amused, scared, and surprised on this dark tour of the Boulevard of Broken Dreams.
Wine & Clay: Pottery Handbuilding Masterclass
Imagine tasting the terroir of a sweet glass of grapes as you fold literal earth with your hands. This no-experience-necessary pottery class is the perfect place to get your hands dirty and your whistle wet — all while creating something beautiful and useful.
Lola Boutée's Cabaret
Legendary LA performer Lola Boutée and her seductive crew dance, sing, and juggle fire in the round at open-air cocktail bar Saint & Sinner, which includes access to an afterparty where you can dance to a DJ's tunes.
Stretch & Sip Yoga
Kick off the week by waking up early for a relaxing hour-long session with SoulPlay Yoga. If you care for brunch afterwards, you’ll get a free cocktail with your entree.
Paws & Pages at Annenberg PetSpace
Whether you’re looking to meet your next fur baby or simply want to snuggle with a cute critter, bring your hugs (and your kids) to this literary cuddle sesh. All kids will walk away with a free book — and of course, one of the adoptable cuddle bugs, if you so choose.
Magic Market
Celebrate the return of spring with this metaphysical and spiritual pop-up. Over 75 vendors offering vegan food, live music, and tarot readings will leave you feeling the energy of the cosmos.
Weekend/Holiday Long Beach Whale Watch & Dolphin Tour
Depart from Long Beach on this 2.5-hour tour, where educators from the Aquarium of the Pacific will help attendees spot whales, dolphins, sea lines, and more amazing marine life.
Frankie & the Witch Fingers at The Other Side
A truly psychedelic bash is brewing. Frankie and the Witch Fingers, joined by Tropa Magica and Zig Zags, play this top-notch indie club. There'll be vegan banh mi sandwiches and a VIP afterparty if you feel like throwing down some extra dough.
Keith & Margo's Murder Mystery Dinner
There's going to be a (fake) murder at Guido's restaurant in Santa Monica! Amateur sleuths can help find the killer, and they'll enjoy a tasty dinner while they're working through the clues.
Culver City Tai Chi for Beginners
Ready for graceful meditative movements and flowy breathing out in the open air? This relaxing class in Culver City is specifically designed for newbies.
Bob Baker Day 2024
Join this celebration of the founder of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater, a man who loved puppets and brings like-minded folks together for puppet shows, art, and more. Entry is free, but a $20 donation helps keep the theater running.
LA: Food + History + Design Tour
Learn about the gunslinging Angelenos of Wild West times, see design marvels like the Art Nouveau lobby of a 1913 hotel, and take your tastebuds on a tour tour of LA's melting pot food scene.
Pajama Day Party: Coachella Weekend
Sad you can't catch Coachella IRL this year? Put on your coziest poor-me duds and party at Elevate Lounge. DJs will be spinning all the good stuff — sounds like it could be pretty fun to stay in town after all.
Weekday Long Beach Whale Watch & Dolphin Tour
Spot whales, dolphins, sea lions, and more amazing marine life aboard this 2.5-hour tour, accompanied by educators from the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Free Musical Story Time & Kids Crafts Hosted by Books and Cookies
This free event has just about everything kids love, from singing and dancing with musical instruments to stories and crafts. The folks at Books and Cookies are even bringing out the parachute (a gym class classic) to ensure a fun-filled day in the sun on the Ivy Station lawn.
Classic Cinema Night at Cinegrill Theater
Take a deep dive into the classics at this monthly screening at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel hosted by film critic and winemaker José Ignacio Cuenca.
The Underground Jazz Sessions
Looking for some free world-class jazz in a romantic setting? On Thursday nights, the candle-lit Continental Club hosts free performances featuring special guests and complimentary mini cupcakes.
Citizen Public Market Comedy Night
The Setup hosts this pop-up comedy show on a patio near WeHo Sausage Company. Expect a handful of great comedians and food and drink options from nearby vendors.
Love Supreme: A Night of Soul & Jazz
Allow Matthew Grant to serenade you with smooth jazz melodies every Wednesday. You'll find two bars and plenty of beautiful room to hang out at Zaya, a Pershing Square area hangout.
Open Mic Wednesdays
This Glendale open mic welcomes comics to put their money where their mouths are, offering 5 minutes of stage time for $5. If you don't feel like telling jokes, you can always show up to watch — and audience admission is free.
Brown Sugar Wednesday: The #1 Mid-Week Vibe
When the week is only halfway over, sometimes you need to unwind on the dance floor with the help of some nostalgic tunes. This inclusive weekly party The Continental Club prioritizes good vibes.
Pottery Class - Wine Night | HandBuild a Bowl
This casual pottery class is perfect for beginner ceramics artists. There’s nothing like getting your hands dirty and shaping that earth into something you can use, display, or brag about. A complimentary glass of Prosecco comes with the cost of class. You’re also welcome to BYOB.
The Drag Queen Party Bus Los Angeles
Whether you're on a bachelorette party or just need a fun night out, this 90-minute bus tour features fun, games, and drag performances. It's BYOB, so bring your favorite tipples to sipple.
Artisan Ravioli Making
Join the professional foodies from CocuSocial for a ravioli-making workshop in Green Haus’s beautiful and airy kitchen studio. From shaping to stuffing to saucing it all up, you’ll learn techniques for making tasty vegetarian pasta.
TRiPTease Burlesque
This burlesque variety show featured in Thrillist’s list of "Best Burlesque Shows In LA" has been a staple of LA’s burlesque scene for over eleven years. Join host Lola Boutée and the talented line-up for their triumphant return to live shows.
Hollywood Tequila Tasting
Hollywood cocktail bar The North End invites you to fine-tune your taste for tequila during this tasting session. Whether you’re a Mezcal mule, agave aficionado, or know nada, you’ll find something you enjoy drinking here.
Intuitive Dance Meditation
Mindfulness meets dance at this free workshop at Hermon Park. Find connection with your body and the Earth — and also with your community at the post-workshop picnic.
Hilerapy
Trading the therapist’s couch for the stage, the comedians at Hilerapy will be working through some of their most painful moments in front of an audience. You might cry, but only from laughing so hard.
Weekend Projects at Arlington Garden
Want to get your hands dirty for the community? Swing by these project days at Arlington Gardens, where you'll work on long-term improvements and learn about regenerative gardening and landscaping.
Habitat Restoration Day
Join the California Native Plant Society as you learn about our delicate ecosystem and remove invasive mustard. After your hard work, take a nature walk with the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society. You can borrow some binoculars, but make sure to bring your own water bottle.
Bouncing cars, souped-up motorcycles, and masked luchadores are among the spectacles you'll witness during this two-day celebration of lowrider culture.
Bungalow Heaven Home Tour
Love the historic homes of Pasadena? Sign up for Bungalow Heaven's Home Tour, which has been running since 1990. This year's tour feature eight different homes, where volunteer docents will fill you in on architecture, history, and art.
Sean and Dan's HollyWeird Variety Hour
Love weird magic? This duo will have you entertained, amazed, and enraptured via a strange act that's peppered with curious interstitials.
Tequila Sunset: A Rooftop Cinco De Mayo Experience
KM Records and the Godfrey Hotel host this May 5 rooftop bash. You're likely to see a number of exciting Latin artists performing and simply enjoying the historic rooftop party space.
Mother's Day Intro to Pottery: Cocktail Glass
Moms often love sipping a drink. You can make your mom a ceramic cocktail glass in this two-hour class, or you can bring her along to enjoy the hands-on fun. Feel free to BYOB!
LA Vintage Warehouse Sale
This massive warehouse sale of vintage clothing has something for everyone, so take some time to browse and haul away your finds for just $6 per pound.
Afro Ball: A Celebration of Excellence
At last year's Afro Ball gala, numerous musicians, entertainers, technologists, and educators were commended for amplifying the voice of Africa. This year, you can expect more of the same, including great speakers, an open bar, and live music.
Salsa Dancing Bootcamp for Beginners
Salsa your way through this weekend of dancing. A basic package includes access to all three dancing classes, access to social events, and dancing until 6am — plus, a front-row seat to the Pro-Am competition Sunday evening.
An Evening with Bill Maher
The snarky host of HBO's "Real Time" comes to the Robert Frost Auditorium to speak about his latest book, collecting his direct-to-camera speeches about politics, culture, and world events.