17 Things to Do in Los Angeles This Week · April 30–May 3, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

BeachLife Festival

Three-day annual outdoor music festival returns to Redondo Beach with multiple stages and coastal vibes.

Friday, May 1, 2026 12:00 PM · Redondo Beach

Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Ilana Glazer & Ramy Youssef

Two of comedy's sharpest voices, Ilana Glazer and Ramy Youssef, share the Orpheum stage as part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7:00 PM · LA Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles

Music & Nightlife

Isaiah Rashad - It's Been Awful Release Concert

Isaiah Rashad celebrates the release of his new album with a live concert at the massive Intuit Dome.

Friday, May 1, 2026 7:30 PM · Intuit Dome

Helloween: 40th Anniversary North American Tour 2026

German power metal legends Helloween celebrate their 40th anniversary with a massive North American tour stop at YouTube Theater.

Friday, May 1, 2026 7:30 PM · YouTube Theater

Hiromi at the Orpheum

Virtuoso jazz pianist Hiromi takes the historic Orpheum Theatre stage for an intimate and electrifying performance.

Friday, May 1, 2026 8:00 PM · LA Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles

Mae Martin and Friends

Comedian and actor Mae Martin hosts a fun night of comedy and music with friends at the legendary Largo at The Coronet.

Friday, May 1, 2026 8:00 PM · Largo at The Coronet Theatre, 366 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles

Free Events

First Fridays 2026 – John Glacier w/ Rani de Leon (DJ Set)

The Natural History Museum's beloved First Fridays series returns with UK rapper John Glacier and a DJ set by Rani de Leon.

Friday, May 1, 2026 6:00 PM · Natural History Museum, Los Angeles

Affirmative ReAction Comedy w/ Idris' Elbas & The Regina Kings

A comedy night featuring Idris' Elbas and The Regina Kings with a culturally charged, laugh-out-loud lineup.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Los Angeles

Make Your Neighborhood Shine

LA Rec & Parks hosts a community beautification day encouraging residents to shine up their local neighborhoods.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Los Angeles

Arts & Culture

MILF (Mach Improv LA Festival)

LA's beloved improv comedy festival brings together performers for a multi-day celebration of improv theater at The Clubhouse.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · The Clubhouse, 1607 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles

Wilshire Subway: Photographed by Ken Karagozian – Opening

Opening reception for a photographic exhibition documenting the Wilshire Subway at 1301 PE gallery in Central LA.

Friday, May 1, 2026 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM · 1301 PE, Central Los Angeles

When A Woman's Fed Up

A stage performance at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · LA Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles

Destiny Is a Rose: The Eileen Harris Norton Collection

A major collection exhibition at Hauser & Wirth Downtown featuring over eighty works focused on women and artists of color.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Hauser & Wirth Downtown, 901 East 3rd Street, Los Angeles

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song

East West Players presents a landmark production of Flower Drum Song at the Aratani Theatre.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · East West Players at Aratani Theatre

Family-Friendly

Batman The Animated Series Art Expo – Meet the Show Directors and Writers

A free art expo celebrating Batman: The Animated Series where fans can meet the original show directors and writers in Burbank.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 11:00 AM · Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Burbank Airport, Burbank

Los Angeles County Fair (Opening Day)

The iconic LA County Fair opens its gates for another epic season of rides, food, entertainment, and exhibits.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 4:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Los Angeles

Salute to Recreation

LA Rec & Parks hosts this multi-day celebration of recreation and community at Northridge Recreation Center.

Friday, May 15, 2026 · Northridge Recreation Center, Los Angeles