24 Things to Do in Los Angeles This Week · June 18–21, 2026

Free Events

Casa México World Cup Viewing Party at LA Plaza

Watch Mexico vs. South Korea in the FIFA World Cup on a big screen at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Chinatown, presented by LAist.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 · LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N. Main St., Chinatown

KCRW Summer Nights at CAAM

KCRW's beloved summer concert series kicks off at the California African American Museum, blending live music with art in an outdoor setting.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 7:00 PM · California African American Museum (CAAM), Los Angeles

Moonlight Movies on the Beach – Granada Beach

Free outdoor film screenings return to Granada Beach starting June 23, with a summer lineup including Jurassic Park, The Breakfast Club, Mean Girls, and more.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · Granada Beach, Los Angeles

Music & Nightlife

Sylvan Esso Residency – Night 3

Indie-electronic duo Sylvan Esso continues their intimate South Pasadena residency for night three of a limited run.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 7:00 PM · Sid The Cat Auditorium, South Pasadena

Tonight at the Improv ft. Sarah Silverman & Anthony Jeselnik

Sarah Silverman, Anthony Jeselnik, Melissa Villasenor and very special guests take the Hollywood Improv main stage for a star-packed stand-up night.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 7:30 PM · Hollywood Improv, The Main Room

Pearl Party x Vice Underground Rooftop Pool Party

Pearl Party returns with Vice Underground for a sun-soaked rooftop pool party featuring disco, live DJs, and cocktails at Godfrey Hotel Hollywood.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Godfrey Hotel Hollywood

Ariana Grande – The Eternal Sunshine Tour

Ariana Grande brings her Eternal Sunshine Tour to the Kia Forum for a massive pop spectacle.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 8:00 PM · Kia Forum, Inglewood

Arts & Culture

Panel Discussion: Works at the Print Center in 'America Today'

A free public panel discussion at LA Central Library exploring works featured in the 'America Today' exhibition at the Print Center.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:00 PM · Los Angeles Central Library, Los Angeles

Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous

Pearl Cleage's sharp-witted new comedy starring Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson about art, activism, and aging on your own terms, playing at Geffen Playhouse.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Geffen Playhouse, Los Angeles

Barbara Carrasco: On The Edge Opening

Opening reception for Chicana artist Barbara Carrasco's solo exhibition 'On The Edge' at Charlie James Gallery in Downtown LA.

Friday, June 19, 2026 5:00 PM · Charlie James Gallery, Downtown Los Angeles

Tonight at the Improv ft. Craig Robinson & Paul Rodriguez

Craig Robinson, Paul Rodriguez, Jimmy Shin, and more take the Hollywood Improv main stage for a Sunday night comedy showcase.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 7:00 PM · Hollywood Improv, The Main Room

Mamma Mia! 25th Anniversary Tour

The beloved ABBA jukebox musical returns in its 25th Anniversary tour production at the Ahmanson Theatre.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · Ahmanson Theatre, Downtown LA

Festivals & Special Events

Juneteenth Medley: Black Musical History

A Juneteenth celebration in Corona featuring a medley of Black musical history in an evening performance.

Friday, June 19, 2026 8:00 PM · Corona, Los Angeles area

Opening Night at the Bowl: The Best of Broadway

The Hollywood Bowl's season-opening night spectacular featuring Halle Bailey, Darren Criss, Renée Elise Goldsberry and more celebrating the best of Broadway.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood

The Art Parade 2026

The annual Art Parade returns to Central LA with a celebratory evening of art, performance, and community at LACMA.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 6:00 PM · LACMA, Los Angeles

Santa Monica Pier 360 Beach Festival

A full-day beach festival at the iconic Santa Monica Pier with community activities and entertainment.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 8:00 AM · Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica

Food & Drink

Estrano Verano World Cup Live-Fire Pop-Up

Former Poltergeist chef Diego Argoti teams up with Skyduster Beer for a live-fire pop-up running through the entire World Cup tournament in Downtown LA.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Downtown Los Angeles

Grand Opening: Utopia Bar & Lounge on Pico

The grand opening of the Ultimate Utopia Bar & Lounge on Pico Blvd, a new nightlife destination opening its doors for the first time.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 8:00 PM · Pico Blvd, Los Angeles

Outdoors & Active

Latina Baddies Tennis Club

A beginner-friendly tennis session with a private instructor for women of all levels, focused on community, drills, and fun — no pressure.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 7:00 PM · 5001 Obama Blvd, Los Angeles

WeHo Run Club x New Balance – 3 Mile Run & Rooftop Soccer

West Hollywood Run Club teams up with New Balance for a 3-mile run followed by rooftop soccer activations, coffee, bagels, and free NB soccer jerseys for the first 100 runners.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 9:00 AM · West Hollywood

People's Yoga – Pride Restorative Yoga & Meditation

A 2-hour restorative yoga and meditation experience honoring rest as healing in an LGBTQIA+ welcoming community space at People's Yoga.

Sunday, June 28, 2026 12:00 PM · People's Yoga, Los Angeles

Date Night

Magic Hour at Black Rabbit Rose

An intimate magic and cocktail experience at Black Rabbit Rose, one of Hollywood's most atmospheric hidden bars, blending illusion with craft drinks.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Black Rabbit Rose, Hollywood

Crossing Delancey

A charming romantic comedy about love, matchmaking, and a New York pickle vendor playing at Theatre 40 at The Reuben Cordova Theatre — perfect for a night out.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Theatre 40 at The Reuben Cordova Theatre, Beverly Hills

Family-Friendly

La Mirada Theatre: Anastasia the Musical

The Tony Award-winning musical Anastasia, inspired by the beloved films, plays at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, La Mirada