21 Things to Do in Los Angeles This Week · September 24–27, 2026

Arts & Culture

Narsiso Martinez: Eat Happy (Opening)

Opening reception for Narsiso Martinez's solo exhibition at Charlie James Gallery in Downtown LA, exploring labor and identity through figurative painting.

Friday, September 25, 2026 5:00 PM · Charlie James Gallery, Downtown Los Angeles

Closing Reception: A Gaze Through Time at ADVOCARTSY

Closing reception for the group exhibition exploring memory and history through contemporary art at ADVOCARTSY in Downtown Los Angeles.

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:00 PM · ADVOCARTSY, Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra: Movement(s)!

The LA Chamber Orchestra kicks off its new season with an energetic program at the Wallis.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 · The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills

Go Fact Yourself LIVE with Vella Lovell and Jeff B. Davis

Comedian Jeff B. Davis and actor Vella Lovell join hosts J. Keith and Helen for a live trivia show at The Crawford in Pasadena.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 · The Crawford, 474 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena

Festivals & Special Events

The Other Art Fair LA

The indie art fair featuring 100+ independent artists opens at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, with Dolly-themed mini-golf and unique installations this year.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:00 PM · Barker Hangar, Santa Monica Airport

Pasadena Art Walk – 18th Year

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

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Playhouse Village, Pasadena

FREE Latino Carnaval: Ivy Queen, Snow Tha Product, Legado 7, Baby Bash & More

A free Latin music carnival at The Reef in Los Angeles featuring Ivy Queen, Snow Tha Product, Legado 7, Baby Bash, and more.

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

Ocean Way Festival

A weekend beach festival at Santa Monica with music, food, and activities on the sand at the beach.

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

Music & Nightlife

Laurie Anderson

Legendary avant-garde performance artist and musician Laurie Anderson takes the stage at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Downtown LA.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 8:00 PM · LA Orpheum Theatre, Downtown Los Angeles

Tonight at the Improv ft. Margaret Cho, Damon Wayans Jr., Charles Fleischer, Brian Monarch and Very Special Guests

A legendary Friday night lineup at the Hollywood Improv main room featuring Margaret Cho, Damon Wayans Jr., and more.

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:30 PM · Hollywood Improv, Hollywood

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA + MenAlive at the Hollywood Bowl

A Friday night tribute to ABBA featuring MenAlive at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, complete with costumes and sing-along classics.

Friday, September 25, 2026 8:00 PM · Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood

The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long at the Hollywood Bowl

Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic returns for a costume contest and audience sing-along at the Hollywood Bowl Saturday night.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood

Food & Drink

Dine in the Vines

An upscale outdoor dining experience among the vines, featuring a curated menu paired with wine.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 5:30 PM · Los Angeles

Free Events

dublab Open Air

The beloved LA radio collective dublab hosts an outdoor open-air DJ set in DTLA, free and open to all.

Friday, September 25, 2026 5:00 PM · ROW DTLA, Los Angeles

Leimert Park Jazz Festival: Sunday Jazz at The World Stage

The Leimert Park Jazz Festival presents a free Sunday jazz session at The World Stage, celebrating the neighborhood's rich musical heritage.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 3:00 PM · The World Stage, Leimert Park

Outdoors & Active

WeHo Run Club – 3-Mile Thursday

The West Hollywood Run Club's weekly free 3-mile run starting at The Pink Wall, all paces welcome, no sign-up required.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 7:00 PM · The Pink Wall, 8221 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood

Mikkeller Running Club LA – Monday Night Run

Free weekly Monday night run club through Highland Park and Eagle Rock with 3- and 5-mile options, followed by drinks at The Hermosillo.

Monday, September 28, 2026 8:00 PM · The Hermosillo, Highland Park

Family-Friendly

Neurodivergent Family Night

A welcoming free family night at Pretend City Children's Museum designed for neurodivergent families.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 5:00 PM · Pretend City Children's Museum

Dog Man: The Musical

Based on Dav Pilkey's bestselling series, this hilarious and heartwarming musical follows Dog Man on an epic adventure at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Center Theatre Group at the Kirk Douglas Theatre

The Nightmare Before Christmas with Live Orchestra

A screening of Tim Burton's beloved Halloween classic accompanied by a live orchestral score at the Scherr Forum Theatre.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Janet & Ray Scherr Forum Theatre

Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres

The Dodgers host the Padres at Dodger Stadium in a prime late-September rivalry matchup.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 7:10 PM · Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles