Things to do
Free things to do in L.A.
Read on for the best free things to do and places to visit across the city, for tourists and locals alike.
Events & Festivals
Your guide to the best events and festivals in L.A.
Music
Upcoming concerts in L.A.
We scour venue listings and scope out new artists so you don't have to—it's all right here.
Comedy
Upcoming comedy shows
Keep tabs on your favorite stand-ups or up-and-coming comedians to watch with LA comedy calendar.
Music
Music festivals within driving distance of L.A.
Whether a day trip or a Metro ride away, there's no short of music festivals near Los Angeles.
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Concerts in L.A.
Music
MUSE/IQUE
Treat your ears to a vibrant concert on a spring or summer night by attending MUSE/IQUE’s annual program. This concert series, held at...
Music
Sounds of L.A.
Catch sets from up-and-coming performers, local legends and global talents during this free music series at the Getty, which features a pair of shows from a...
Music
The Dustbowl Revival
Originally born from a Craigslist ad placed by founder Zach Lupetin, this Venice-based collective's tunes bring to mind Bob Wills, Bob Dylan and even the...
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Food events
Restaurants
Taco Madness
Well, we just found your taco heaven. L.A. Taco’s Taco Madness is happening, and some of L.A.’s best tacos will be in attendance: Tito’s...
Comedy events
Comedy
Ron Funches: Funchadelic
Ron Funches has been a fixture in stand-up and sitcoms for years, but he’s recently enjoyed a new wave of attention, thanks to a memorable run on...
Comedy
Cara and Ever Do It On Stage for an Hour and a Half
Ever Mainard—one of Time Out’s picks for up-and-coming L.A. comedians to watch right now—is teaming up with Chicago...
Comedy
Paws & Punchlines
Take your pup with you to this dog-friendly comedy show (formerly Stand Up for Pets) at the Annenberg PetSpace, with a headlining set from Johnny...
Shopping events
Shopping
Rose Bowl Flea Market
Perhaps the Los Angeles area’s most iconic flea market, this event around the exterior of the Rose Bowl is staggeringly colossal—but what else...
Shopping
Jackalope: An Indie Artisan Fair
The multicity Jackalope art fair is back in Old Pasadena this month, featuring over 200 local artisans selling their high-quality, handcrafted...
Shopping
Renegade Craft Fair
Any crafter worth their weight in cashmere yarn knows that Renegade Craft Fair is the fair all others aspire to. Held in urban epicenters around the country,...