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

Arts & Culture

Petersen Automotive Museum: World-Class – 100 Years of Mercedes-Benz

The Petersen opens a new exhibition celebrating a century of Mercedes-Benz automotive design and engineering, featuring more than 40 iconic vehicles.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles

Chloe Chiasson: Glory Days – Opening Reception

Opening reception for Chloe Chiasson's debut exhibition 'Glory Days' at Southern Guild Los Angeles, running through June 20.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:00 PM · Southern Guild, Los Angeles

Joey Terrill: Chisme y Memorias – Opening Reception

Opening reception for Joey Terrill's new solo exhibition at Marc Selwyn Fine Art, running through July 2.

Friday, May 22, 2026 6:00 PM · Marc Selwyn Fine Art, West Los Angeles

Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind

The Broad opens a major retrospective of Yoko Ono's legendary conceptual and participatory art, running through October 2026.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 10:00 AM · The Broad, Los Angeles

Hell's Kitchen at Pantages Theater

The Grammy-winning, Tony Award-winning Broadway musical featuring Alicia Keys' discography opens its Los Angeles run at the Hollywood Pantages.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · Pantages Theater, Hollywood

Music & Nightlife

Tonight at the Improv ft. Nikki Glaser & Anthony Jeselnik

A stacked Thursday night at Hollywood Improv headlined by Nikki Glaser and Anthony Jeselnik alongside Brian Monarch and very special guests.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:30 PM · Hollywood Improv, Hollywood

VICE Presents DUALITY

Vice Underground hosts DUALITY, a queer rave experience in a grit-soaked venue celebrating queer expression on the dancefloor in all its forms.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Los Angeles

Jazz Funk Soul at the West: H.I.P. – Featuring Jeanette Harris & Tom Browne

A featured jazz, funk, and soul night at the West venue with performances by Jeanette Harris and jazz trumpet legend Tom Browne.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 7:00 PM · Los Angeles

Pacific Jazz Orchestra: Miles Davis & John Coltrane at 100

The Pacific Jazz Orchestra presents a centennial tribute to Miles Davis and John Coltrane with guest artists Jacob Scesney, Sean Jones, and Emmet Cohen at The Wallis.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 · Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills

The Last Dinner Party: From The Pyre Tour

The buzzy British art-rock band The Last Dinner Party brings their headline tour to the historic Orpheum Theatre.

Friday, May 29, 2026 7:30 PM · Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles

Festivals & Special Events

LA Fleet Week EXPO

Los Angeles Fleet Week returns with a free public expo featuring Navy ships, military demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.

Friday, May 22, 2026 · Los Angeles

Del Norte Fest: Los Dinamicos Del Norte, Los Cadetes De Linares & More

An almost-sold-out norteño music festival at the Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet featuring multiple legendary acts.

Friday, May 22, 2026 5:30 PM · Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet, Santa Fe Springs

Deep House Brunch POOL PARTY (Memorial Day Saturday)

A Memorial Day Saturday poolside deep house brunch party running from afternoon into the evening.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 1:00 PM · Los Angeles

Outdoors & Active

Memorial Day Beach Pilates with Flow Pilates Club

A 45-minute ocean-side mat Pilates class followed by mindful breathwork and journaling on the beach at Lifeguard Tower 28 in Santa Monica, with a wellness swag bag included.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 9:00 AM · Lifeguard Tower 28, Santa Monica Beach

Trading Post at Los Angeles Equestrian Center – Griffith Park

A trading post event at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Griffith Park — a unique outdoor gathering at one of LA's most storied venues.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Griffith Park

Free Events

WeHo Run Club – Thursday Night Run

West Hollywood's beloved community run club celebrates 3 years with a Thursday night run from their home base on Melrose, open to all.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:00 PM · 8221 Melrose, West Hollywood

L.A. Queer Zine Fest

A free annual celebration of LGBTQ+ zine culture, art, and community at ONE Archives at USC Libraries.

Sunday, May 24, 2026 11:00 AM · ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, Los Angeles

Eco Gardener Workshop at Watts Senior Citizen Center

A free eco-gardening workshop hosted by LA Rec & Parks at the Watts Senior Citizen Center for the community.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 · Watts Senior Citizen Center, Los Angeles

Date Night

Deep House Brunch BOAT PARTY ft. Mr. V (Memorial Day Sunday)

A Memorial Day Sunday deep house boat party on the water featuring house music legend Mr. V, hosted by the Reach LA Angels community.

Sunday, May 24, 2026 5:00 PM · Los Angeles (Boat Party)

From Hell to Hollywood

Scott Dunn and his orchestra explore the music of European émigré composers who fled Nazi Germany and shaped Hollywood's golden age of film scores.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills

Family-Friendly

JAWS: The Exhibition at Academy Museum

The first-ever large-scale exhibition dedicated exclusively to Spielberg's Jaws celebrates the film's 50th anniversary with original objects and interactive moments — free with museum admission.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles