23 Things to Do in Los Angeles This Week · September 17–20, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Tonight at the Improv ft. Anthony Jeselnik, Dan Mintz & Friends

Anthony Jeselnik, Dan Mintz (voice of Tina Belcher), Trevor Wallace, Brian Monarch and very special guests take the Hollywood Improv Main Room stage.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:30 PM · Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles

Edith Márquez – Eterna e Inolvidable at the Orpheum

Latin pop star Edith Márquez brings her Eterna e Inolvidable tour to the historic LA Orpheum Theatre for a night of beloved classics.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 8:00 PM · Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles

Soulwax at Fonda Theatre

Belgian electro-rock duo Soulwax plays two nights of synthpop and indie dance at the historic Fonda Theatre, presented by Goldenvoice and KCRW Music.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 9:00 PM · Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles

Daymé Arocena's Alkemi at The Wallis

Cuban jazz and soul vocalist Daymé Arocena performs her Alkemi project at The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills

Arts & Culture

The Arsonists at Skylight Theatre

A fiery new take on Frisch's post-WWII classic The Arsonists, featuring music by Tony Award-winner Jeff Marx (Avenue Q) and direction by Luke Harlan, at the Skylight Theatre.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Skylight Theatre, Los Angeles

Night Window – David Smith Spray Paintings Opening at Hauser & Wirth

Opening night reception for a major retrospective of David Smith's spray paintings from 1958–1964, running through January 2027 at Hauser & Wirth West Hollywood.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00 PM · Hauser & Wirth, West Hollywood

Randee St. Nicholas: Artist Talk & Book Signing

Renowned photographer Randee St. Nicholas hosts an artist talk and book signing at Fahey/Klein Gallery in a special evening event.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:00 PM · Fahey / Klein Gallery, Los Angeles

IT'S A LOT at Lyric Hyperion

A lively comedy and storytelling variety show at the beloved Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café in Silver Lake.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:00 PM · Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café, 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles

August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

A production of August Wilson's celebrated play about legendary blues singer Ma Rainey, presented in Los Angeles.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 7:30 PM · Los Angeles

Free Events

Die Electric Vol. 22 at Boomtown Brewery

Free live electronic and experimental music showcase featuring The Elastic Ball, The Binary Obsession, Pioneer11, galaxy twin, and blanket forts at Boomtown Brewery.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 8:00 PM · Boomtown Brewery, Los Angeles

Grand Park Wellness Break: Yoga & Breathwork

Free outdoor yoga and breathwork class at Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown LA — open to all levels.

Friday, September 18, 2026 12:00 PM · Gloria Molina Grand Park, Los Angeles

Pasadena Art Walk – 18th Annual

The beloved Pasadena Art Walk returns for its 18th year in partnership with Jackalope Art Fair, featuring 180+ hand-selected artisans with visual art, photography, indie fashion, and jewelry.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Playhouse Village, Pasadena

Date Night

Flamenco! Convivencias at The Ford

Flamenco Ambassador María Bermúdez returns to The Ford with dancers and musicians from Spain and Southern California for a passionate evening of flamenco featuring flutist Juan Carlos Aviles.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · The Ford, Los Angeles

Sweat Yoga Fall Equinox Tea Ceremony + Yin

Sweat Yoga hosts a Fall Equinox Tea Ceremony paired with a restorative Yin yoga class — a unique seasonal wellness ritual in Hollywood.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Sweat Yoga, Hollywood

Joshua Redman Quartet at The Wallis

Jazz saxophone master Joshua Redman brings his acclaimed quartet to The Wallis Annenberg Center for an intimate evening of world-class jazz.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills

Food & Drink

Mezcal Por Siempre 2026

A day-long celebration of traditional mezcal, campesino culture, and community at Plaza de la Raza featuring tastings, education, and cultural programming.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 12:30 PM · Plaza de la Raza, 3540 N. Mission Rd, Los Angeles

Family-Friendly

Water for Elephants at Pantages Theater

The Tony-nominated circus spectacular based on Sara Gruen's bestselling novel runs through September 27 at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Pantages Theater, Hollywood

Meredith Willson's The Music Man at Ahmanson Theatre

Center Theatre Group presents the Tony-winning musical comedy The Music Man at the Ahmanson Theatre.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles

Bob Baker Day at LA State Historic Park

A free community celebration honoring the legacy of puppet master Bob Baker at Los Angeles State Historic Park.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:00 AM · Los Angeles State Historic Park

Festivals & Special Events

Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts Opening

After 17 years and $1 billion in development, the museum George Lucas and Mellody Hobson created opens its doors to the public for the first time.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · Los Angeles

Free Latino Carnaval

Free outdoor festival featuring performances by Ivy Queen, Snow Tha Product, Legado 7, Baby Bash, and more at The Reef.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 11:00 AM · The Reef, Los Angeles

Ocean Way Festival at Santa Monica Beach

A weekend beach festival at Santa Monica with gates opening at noon — one of LA's best end-of-summer outdoor events.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 12:00 PM · The Beach at Santa Monica, 2030 Ocean Ave

Outdoors & Active

West Hollywood Run Club – Thursday 3-Mile Run

WeHo Run Club's weekly Thursday 3-mile run starting from The Pink Wall — all paces welcome, no sign-up required.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:00 PM · The Pink Wall, West Hollywood