Things to do in L.A. this weekend
We don’t know about you, but our mind is always focused on the weekend. It can never come soon enough—which is why we’re already thinking about where to go for brunch. Whether you’re looking to spend the night at a concert or getting away completely, you’ll find plenty of things to do in L.A. this weekend.
We curate an L.A. weekend itinerary of the city’s best concerts, culture and cuisine, every week, just for you.
The 18 best things to do in L.A. this weekend
The Contenders
Head to the Hammer Museum to see 10 influential, innovative films made in the past year that MoMA’s Department of Film believes are destined for big things.
‘A Thousand Thoughts’
The Kronos Quartet live-scores this documentary from filmmakers Sam Green and Joe Bini about its legendary classical career.
Los Angeles Auto Show
Drift into the Convention Center for the 10-day L.A. Auto Show with cars that would even make Bond drool.
29Rooms
Strike a pose in front of immersive themed rooms as this photo-friendly New York export comes to the Reef.
A Very She & Him Christmas
She & Him’s Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward offer their perfectly breezy pop confections, setting exactly the right tone for a lazy, hazy evening.
Neko Case + Destroyer
The alt country songstress is equally adept at power pop gems and murder ballads alike. Fellow New Pornographers collaborator Dan Bejar opens at the Orpheum.
Nine Inch Nails + The Jesus & Mary Chain
Two noisy alt icons spend four nights at the Palladium as Trent Reznor and co. recruit support from Scottish noise pop icons the Jesus & Mary Chain.
Smorgasburg’s Holiday Pop-Up on the Santa Monica Pier
Westsiders, rejoice: With no entry cost, catch the holiday-themed, Santa Monica Pier pop-up for an afternoon of food and locally made goods, plus a beer garden and DJ sets.
Bitchcraft Winter Faire
Bitchcraft is a badass, scrappy little market featuring a mix of metal-punk-western-hippie-inspired wares including handmade holiday balls, leather goods and astrology coasters.
Winter Grilling Class at chi SPACCA
Let chef Ryan DeNicola teach you how to season, sear and char meat to perfection in a cooking lesson that includes a full lunch with wine pairings.
Echo Park Craft Fair
Reserve a spot in your weekend for the latest installment of this Pinterester’s utopia, hosted at Mack Sennett Studios.
Festival of Carols
Leave the singing to the pros and join the Los Angeles Master Chorale for all of your favorite holiday carols in concert at the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Santa Monica Pub Crawl
Say a very boozy cheers to the holiday season at this annual Westside tradition, where you can belt out Christmas carols while drinking your way through Santa Monica.
Marina Del Rey Boat Parade
Feel as though you’ve escaped to a small-town fishing village as this illuminated boat parade and fireworks show hits the Marina Del Rey waterfront.
Don’t Stop! The Musical Misadventures of Fleetwood Mac
Watch relationships crumble and classic tunes come alive during this scripted musical comedy at Largo that captures the band in its pompous, raucous prime.
KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas
Strike the electrified, amped-up harp and join the chorus for this two-night show at the Forum. The first night’s lineup includes Smashing Pumpkins, Third Eye Blind, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Greta Van Fleet, AFI, AJR, Badflower, Bad Religion and the Interrupters, while night two includes Florence + The Machine, Death Cab for Cutie, Bastille, Mike Shinoda, Billie Eilish, Chvrches, Lovelytheband, Mike Posner and Young the Giant.
More things to do in L.A. this weekend
Things to do on Friday
Kick back, relax and get the weekend started with the best things to do this Friday night.
Things to do on Saturday
Let the brunching commence with our guide to the best things to do this Saturday.
Things to do on Sunday
End the weekend on a high note, whether on the beach or back at the brunch table, with the best things to do this Sunday.
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The best beaches in Los Angeles
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