Things to Do in Los Angeles.
Live events today, tonight, and this weekend in Los Angeles — plus free picks, date nights, and indoor backups. Real dated listings when we have them.
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Happening Today
Live music, markets & day pop-ups
Tonight's Guide
Evening shows, comedy & dinner vibes
This Weekend
Festivals, popups & outdoor escapes
This Week
Today through Sunday — dated plans
Sunday Chill
Patios, markets & relaxed strolls
Date Night Ideas
Cozy spots, intimate drinks & views
For Couples
Romantic activities & day-date plans
Rainy Day & Indoor
Museums, arcades & cozy cafes
Free & $0 Sights
Parks, overlooks & free days
Outdoor Activities
Parks, trails & fresh-air plans
Under $20 & Budget
Budget eats & cheap local fun
Family & Kids
Parks, interactive science & fun
Solo Explorer
Cafes, walks & alone-friendly spots
Live Music & Gigs
Concerts, jazz halls & indie shows
Comedy & Improv
Standup cellars & laughter clubs
After 10 PM
Speakeasies & late-night diners
Upcoming Events & Shows in Los Angeles
Exhibition: Stendahl’s World
These ancient manuscripts helped the deceased achieve a blessed afterlife
Exhibition: The Egyptian Book of the Dead
A calibrated array of prisms that cast a dazzling display of luminous color following the sun’s arc.
Exhibition: Every Minute Is History
Discover the innovative work of five LA photographers who helped redefine Chicano/a community representation
Exhibition: Instante/revelación
See how illuminated manuscripts were written, decorated, and bound entirely by hand in pre-modern Europe
Exhibition: Charles Ross
The achievements of Egyptian artists of the 26th Dynasty are vividly expressed in the sculpted portraits of officials associated with the court and priesthood,
Exhibition: The Making of a Medieval Manuscript
Explore the strange and fantastical world of French Symbolist artist Odilon Redon
Exhibition: Sculpted Portraits from Ancient Egypt
The life and legacy of the art collector and businessman who used his fortune to create an institution dedicated to the arts.
Exhibition: The Holy Family at Home
Northern European paintings and manuscripts depict the Holy Family in domestic settings
Iconic Local Gems in Los Angeles
Dolby Theatre
Home of the Academy Awards ceremony
The Dolby Theatre is a live-performance auditorium located in the Ovation Hollywood shopping complex at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue. It opened on No
Hollywood Sign
Iconic white letters on Mount Lee
The Hollywood Sign is a historic American landmark and cultural icon perched on Mount Lee above Beachwood Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains. Originally erect
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Gehry architecture
The Walt Disney Concert Hall is the fourth hall of the Los Angeles Music Center, designed by architect Frank Gehry and opened on October 23, 2003. Seating 2,265
Griffith Observatory
Hollywood Hills public observatory
Griffith Observatory sits on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, offering panoramic views of the Los Angeles Basin, Downtown LA, Hollywo
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Largest art museum in the western United States
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) sits on Wilshire Boulevard in the Miracle Mile district, part of Museum Row next to the La Brea Tar Pits. Founded i
Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
American and European contemporary art since 1940
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) is a contemporary art museum with two locations in Los Angeles. The main museum sits on Grand Avenue in Downt
Griffith Park
Massive urban wilderness with iconic landmarks
Griffith Park is a large municipal park at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains, stretching from Los Feliz to the San Fernando Valley. It has been offi
Petersen Automotive Museum
Home to one of the world's largest auto collections
The Petersen Automotive Museum is an automobile museum located on Wilshire Boulevard along Museum Row in the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles. It is a n
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Orpheum Theatre
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Intuit Dome
Frequently Asked Questions About Los Angeles
What are the top things to do in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles offers a vibrant mix of live concerts, stand-up comedy shows, historic sights, culinary food halls, and scenic parks. Check our live guides for real-time recommendations.
How do I find free things to do in Los Angeles?
Browse our free guide to discover $0 admission public parks, free museum days, outdoor markets, and community events across Los Angeles.
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