22 Things to Do in Los Angeles This Week · July 16–19, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Eartheater at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Experimental synthpop and industrial artist Eartheater performs at the iconic Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:00 PM · Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles

Tonight at the Improv ft. Esther Povitsky, Dan Mintz & More

Hollywood Improv hosts a stacked comedy lineup featuring Esther Povitsky, Morgan Jay, Dan Mintz, and Brian Monarch.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:30 PM · Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles

Elliott Caine Quintet at Catalina Jazz Club

The Elliott Caine Quintet brings a live jazz set to the beloved Catalina Jazz Club tonight.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 8:30 PM · Catalina Jazz Club, Los Angeles

Smooth Summer Jazz: The Commodores, Boney James & Sheila E.

A smooth summer night at the Hollywood Bowl with The Commodores, Boney James, and Sheila E. under the stars.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles

The Whispers' 60th Anniversary – A Legendary Night of Soul in Beverly Hills

Legendary R&B group The Whispers celebrate their 60th anniversary with a special night of soul in Beverly Hills.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 7:30 PM · Beverly Hills

Festivals & Special Events

Spaghetti Festival at The Elysian

A multi-day comedy and arts festival runs July 16–19 at The Elysian in Los Angeles.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · The Elysian, 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles

DTLA Arts Weekend

A three-day gallery crawl across Downtown LA featuring openings, walkabouts, and art events at dozens of galleries July 17–19.

Friday, July 17, 2026 · Downtown Los Angeles

Head in the Clouds Music Festival

88rising's annual Asian-American music festival returns to the Pasadena area with Katseye, XG, and Dabin.kr headlining, plus Asian-owned food vendors.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Pasadena area

Arts & Culture

Mamma Mia! at the Ahmanson Theatre

The ABBA musical's 25th Anniversary tour runs through July 19 at the Ahmanson — catch it before it closes.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles

Douglas Gordon Opening at Gagosian Beverly Hills

Opening reception tonight for 'Magic is sometimes very close to nothing at all,' a new exhibition by Douglas Gordon at Gagosian's Beverly Hills gallery.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 6:00 PM · Gagosian Gallery, Beverly Hills

Romantic Comedy at The Ripped Bodice

A cozy comedy show hosted at The Ripped Bodice romance bookshop in Culver City.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:00 PM · The Ripped Bodice, 3806 Main Street, Culver City

Go Fact Yourself LIVE with Dana Gould and Roz Hernandez

LAist presents the live trivia comedy show Go Fact Yourself at The Crawford in Pasadena with comedian Dana Gould, Roz Hernandez, and surprise experts.

Friday, July 17, 2026 · The Crawford, 474 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena

The 11th Annual Comics Rock Convention Celebrity Comedy Awards Tribute

The annual Comics Rock Convention returns with its celebrity comedy awards tribute night in Los Angeles.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 5:00 PM · Los Angeles

Outdoors & Active

West Hollywood Run Club Thursday Night Run

WeHo Run Club's weekly Thursday night social run departs from 8221 Melrose at 7pm — three years strong and still the east side's favorite way to sweat.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:00 PM · 8221 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood

Mikkeller Run Club Thursday Track Night

Mikkeller Running Club LA hosts weekly Thursday track sessions at Burbank Memorial Field with post-run specials at Tony's Darts Away.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:30 PM · Burbank Memorial Field, Burbank

Venice Beach Run

LA Rec & Parks hosts the annual Venice Beach Run along one of Southern California's most iconic stretches of coastline.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Venice Beach, Los Angeles

LARC Monday Run Club – Playa Del Rey

LA Running Club hosts a weekly Monday evening run at Playa Del Rey Beach — 4-5 miles at your own pace with golden hour ocean views.

Monday, July 20, 2026 6:45 PM · Playa Del Rey Beach, Los Angeles

Free Events

Grand Park's Wellness Break: Yoga & Breathwork Class

Free outdoor yoga and breathwork session in the heart of Downtown LA at Gloria Molina Grand Park.

Friday, July 17, 2026 12:00 PM · Gloria Molina Grand Park, Los Angeles

FREE Concert: Enjambre, Inspector, La Union y Más at Pershing Square

Free outdoor Latin rock and alternative concert at Pershing Square featuring Enjambre, Inspector, La Union, and more.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 3:00 PM · Pershing Square, Los Angeles

Food & Drink

Master the Art of Wagashi at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles

Learn the centuries-old Japanese craft of wagashi confectionery in a hands-on workshop celebrating the flavors and culture of Toyama.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 2:30 PM · JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles

Family-Friendly

Mummies of the World: The Exhibition at California Science Center

The final stop on the international tour of Mummies of the World brings real mummies from ancient Egypt, South America, and Europe to the California Science Center.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 10:00 AM · California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles

Self-Defense Workshop for Teens & Young Women at People's Yoga

People's Yoga partners with Fight Tribe LA for a practical self-defense skills workshop for women and teens 16+, with no experience needed.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 9:00 AM · People's Yoga, East Los Angeles