18 Things to Do in Los Angeles This Week · September 10–13, 2026

Arts & Culture

Seeing Through: Jia Aili's Parallel Paintings Opening

Gagosian Beverly Hills opens this major exhibition of Chinese painter Jia Aili's parallel paintings with a public opening night reception.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Gagosian Gallery, Beverly Hills

The Download Comedy Show

A fresh Thursday comedy showcase at the Improv Lab featuring LouLou Gonzalez, Kate Lav, OJ Stellar, Taquita Love, Amy Silverberg, and Char Ramtin.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 7:30 PM · Hollywood Improv (The Lab), Hollywood

Melrose After Dark: Monderays Comedy at the Improv

The hottest Monday night comedy show in LA ignites again at the Hollywood Improv with a rotating cast of sharp stand-up comedians.

Monday, September 14, 2026 9:30 PM · Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles

What Is the New World Order? — Zócalo Public Square

Zócalo Public Square co-presents an evening of global conversations about the shifting world order, co-presented with the Jaipur Literature Festival and UCLA Burkhle Center.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:30 PM · Downtown Los Angeles

Comedy Bang! Bang! Ground Beefing Tour 2026

The beloved improv comedy podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! brings its live tour to the Orpheum Theatre for an unpredictable night of characters and comedy.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 7:00 PM · LA Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles

Music & Nightlife

Sarah Davachi: 'The Will Of Tongues' On The Great Organs

Experimental drone and classical composer Sarah Davachi performs an immersive organ concert inside the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM · First Congregational Church of Los Angeles

Tonight at the Improv ft. Jay Leno, Iliza Shlesinger, Howie Mandel

A stacked Thursday night at the Hollywood Improv headlined by Jay Leno, Iliza Shlesinger, and Howie Mandel with very special guests.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 7:30 PM · Hollywood Improv, Hollywood

End of Summer Kiki — Pearl Party x Vice Underground

Pearl Party and Vice Underground join forces for an end-of-summer pool party at the Godfrey Hotel Hollywood with DJ sets by Brenna Jordan and Flabbergast, plus drag performances.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Godfrey Hotel Hollywood

Free Events

West Hollywood Run Club — 3-Mile Thursdays

The beloved WeHo Run Club meets every Thursday at 7PM at The Pink Wall — all paces welcome, no sign-up required.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 7:00 PM · The Pink Wall, West Hollywood

Made To Move 8 Year Anniversary

Long-running LA house music night Made To Move celebrates 8 years with DJs Akumen, agraybe, Andy Oro, and No Pressure — free entry all night.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM · General Lee's Cocktail House, Los Angeles

Family-Friendly

Way to Play Day

A free drop-in play day at Pretend City Children's Museum designed for young kids to explore, create, and imagine.

Friday, September 11, 2026 10:00 AM · Pretend City Children's Museum

Zootoberfest at the LA Zoo

The LA Zoo transforms into Zootoberfest for a wild weekend of Oktoberfest festivities with live traditional bands, German food, seasonal beers, and the animals all around you.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Los Angeles Zoo

Festivals & Special Events

LAist at Segerstrom Center for the Arts' Ruby Jubilee: 40th Anniversary Celebration

Join LAist to celebrate 40 years of arts, community, and connection at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 · Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa

Rose Bowl Flea Market

One of the largest and most beloved flea markets in the country returns to the Rose Bowl Stadium with thousands of vendors selling antiques, vintage, and collectibles.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 5:00 AM · Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena

Outdoors & Active

LA Running Club End of Season Fiesta + Taco Bar

The LA Running Club wraps its season with a celebratory Fiesta and Taco Bar after a final Saturday morning run/walk from The Totem Pole in Santa Monica.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 7:00 AM · The Totem Pole, Santa Monica

Thomas Dambo Trolls: A Field Study

Twelve of Danish artist Thomas Dambo's giant recycled-wood trolls are installed throughout the South Coast Botanical Garden for an enchanting outdoor art adventure.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · South Coast Botanical Garden, Rolling Hills Estates

7th Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Walk & Community Giveaway

The annual community walk honoring Alonzo 'Lonzo' Williams raises awareness for prostate cancer with a morning walk and community giveaway.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Los Angeles

Date Night

Miles Davis at 100: Cool & Beyond

Walt Disney Concert Hall celebrates the centennial of Miles Davis with an immersive evening of his most iconic recordings performed live.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles