Gillian Glover

If we could write the rules of living in Los Angeles this would be our No. 1, always at the top of our list: When you live in this city, there’s no excuse for boredom just because it’s a weeknight. There are hundreds of things to do in Los Angeles each week, whether you hit the beach at sunset or go for a morning bike ride, or catch a concert or a comedy show—and that’s really only scratching the surface. Well, we don’t make the rules, but we will provide you with plenty of ideas for your next free weeknight right here. Now go out and tackle these things to do in L.A. this week. We curate an itinerary of the city’s best concerts, culture and cuisine, every week, just for you. The Pride Month celebrations continue this week, with the Huntington’s classy Evening Among the Roses, LGBTQ+ Pride Night at Dodger Stadium, Pride Bingo at the Grove and Trans Pride. Also, French-Moroccan wine bar Zizou turns 1, and the Skirball hosts an outdoor screening of Black Panther. Once the weekend arrives, celebrate Dad at the Pasadena Chalk Festival or the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance.

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles? We have you covered with the very best that L.A. has to offer. I’m a Los Angeles native and have lived here all my life, and take it from me: There’s always more to discover and explore. Whether you’re a culture vulture, an outdoorsy type or simply a lover of our fine city, you’ll find more than enough here to keep you busy. Even lifelong Angelenos can find something new to add to their to-do list, between the city’s landmark attractions, an ever-changing inventory of the best restaurants in Los Angeles, essential L.A. museums and even some off-the-beaten path secrets. How many of the best things to do in Los Angeles will you try? June 2025: Summer is upon us—you can tell by the multitude of outdoor events popping up. I’ve included some of our favorites in this month’s list, from Friday Night Wine Tastings at Barnsdall Art Park to a host of free concerts at museums and parks across the city. Also on our list is free Shakespeare at Griffith Park, the start of the LA Phil’s Hollywood Bowl season and Twilight Strolls at the Huntington. Another local June tradition, albeit not alfresco, is L.A. Conservancy’s Last Remaining Seats, which restores Downtown’s movie palaces to their former glory. And, of course, June is Pride Month—even after the L.A. Pride parade wraps up, you’ll find lots of events celebrating the LGBTQ+ community at Dodger Stadium, Disneyland and more throughout the month. Note: In the wake of the Los Angeles wildf

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 what new restaurants we want to try or where we can drive for the day. Whether you’re looking to scope out the latest museum exhibitions or watch a movie outdoors, 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. There’s so much going on this weekend: The Hollywood Bowl is officially back in action, opening its season strong with stage and screen star Hugh Jackman. Then the Roots host their hip-hop fest on Sunday. L.A. Pride brings a joyful parade and block party to Hollywood; Theatricum Botanicum hosts alfresco Shakespeare; Last Remaining Seats screens classic films in Downtown’s historic theaters; and Sunday Sessions at the Malibu Pier offers a fun way to give back to the community post-wildfires.

I think of June as the month where L.A. is at its very best—it’s the start of summer, warm but not too hot, and a seemingly endless number of alfresco events and series are springing back into action. With that said, there are a plethora of amazing free things to do this month, and we’ve rounded up dozens here: You’ll find free outdoor movies, concerts and Shakespearean classics, as well as puppet shows, block parties, dance parties, open-streets events, Pride Month and Father’s Day celebrations, exhibitions at the city’s best museums—and even a naked bike ride at the end of the month, if you want to let it all hang out. 

You can almost hear the antsy teenagers tapping their toes as the school year wraps up. That’s right, May is the last month to enjoy your favorite L.A. attractions before summer vacation (and crowds) arrive—parents, time to start brushing up on some kids activities. So make the most of that sweet, pre-summer stretch between Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day with lots of music fests and concerts, outdoor movies, eye-opening exhibitions and free things to do in our May events calendar. RECOMMENDED: Full events calendar for 2025 and 2026

Looking for things to do in L.A.? You’ll find plenty in our June events calendar. We’re talking outdoor movie screenings, music festivals, museum exhibitions, live theater and plenty of Pride events. That’s, of course, in addition to fun-in-the-sun staples like going to the beach, hiking or even lounging on a rooftop. As the weather warms up, head outdoors for this month’s big events and fests.   RECOMMENDED: Full events calendar for 2025

L.A. covers a mind-bogglingly massive volume of land (and for that matter, ocean too). So it’s no surprise that Los Angeles packs in an enormous number of world-class attractions. If you’re a tourist looking for things to do, you’ll have no problem finding vacation inspiration, from Hollywood tours to a day at one of the city’s best beaches. Even locals might very well find ways to fall in love with the city all over again in our extensive list of the best Los Angeles attractions. RECOMMENDED:📽️ The best studio tours in Los Angeles This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

Skim through the must-visit attractions in Los Angeles and you’ll notice a trend: It’s a lot of outdoorsy fun. So committing to a day inside of a museum might be a tall ask. In fact, choosing anything over a 75-and-sunny day at the beach is a hard ask—especially if you’re visiting from somewhere with a climate that’s not as consistently comfortable as SoCal’s.  But here’s the thing: No matter how good the weather, visiting L.A.’s museums is a must. In fact, not only are they among the city’s best things to do, but Los Angeles museums can increasingly stand toe to toe with ones in cultural capitals like New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C. And, lucky you, a handful of them have stunning outdoor campuses with hilltop views, sculpture gardens and sunny courtyards. I’ve spent the past decade-plus visiting all of L.A.’s museums (and revisiting them as each riveting new exhibition opens). There are even more institutions in the L.A. area than just the ones on this list (including plenty of quirky, off-the-beaten-path museums), but I think the 21 below are the very best—and I’d say the top five in particular are borderline essential for any trip to L.A. If you’re on a budget, don’t worry: L.A. is flush with free museums. In fact, of the ones on this list, nearly half of them don’t cost a dime, and most of the rest offer regularly scheduled free days. Sure, you might have to pay for parking or trek across town, but that’s nothing a Metro trip or ridesharing service can’t solve. Thi

Looking for things to do in the summer? Thankfully, in Los Angeles we have no shortage of outdoor activities and festivals to suggest. We’ve got you covered with a list of things to do this season—75, to be exact—from a show at an iconic amphitheater in Hollywood to heading down the newly reopened PCH for a day at one of the best beaches in L.A. or even just finding an excuse to spend time outside. Read on to dispel your couch potato habits and make the most of the season with these things to do in the summer. RECOMMENDED: See our full guide to summer in L.A.

L.A. is great and all, but sometimes you need a change of scenery. If you only have one day to spare, consider one of these quick day trips from Los Angeles to some amazing nearby destinations. Luckily, living in L.A. means it’s an easy (well, depending on traffic) and often scenic drive to SoCal’s best beaches, small towns, wineries and gorgeous desert landscapes—all within three hours of the city. Oddly enough, taking advantage of the ease with which you can get out of L.A. is easily one of the best things to do in L.A. From wine tasting in Santa Barbara and vintage hunting in Palm Springs to camping in Joshua Tree or feeling the sand between your toes in San Diego, you’re sure to find a short trip (as opposed to a longer road trip) worth taking on this list. Note that all of our commute time estimates are based on a trip originating from Downtown L.A. in light traffic (so your mileage may quite literally vary). RECOMMENDED: The best weekend getaways from L.A.

Memorial Day weekend? Must mean summer. Even in a place that’s blessed with perpetually pleasant weather, the long weekend seems to signal a change of seasons with the sudden onset of even more outdoor movies and concerts. Whether you’re looking to spend some time on the beach, at a music festival, at a fun fair or even indoors at a new museum exhibiton, you’ll find plenty to do during the three-day weekend with these Memorial Day events in Los Angeles. RECOMMENDED: See more things to do during Memorial Day weekend in Los Angeles

It’s Coachella time, but Angelenos have plenty of other reasons to sing April’s praises, too: Beach weather is practically here, and we’re on the lookout for wildflowers, too. From major museum exhibitions to lots of concerts, free events and festivals, there are plenty of fun things to do packed into our April events calendar. As always, we’ll continue to add more events to this page as they’re announced, so check back here often. RECOMMENDED: Full events calendar for 2025 and 2026

Catch some comedy and learn at the same time at this educational and interactive game show hosted by creator Chris Duffy and produced by the National Academy of Sciences’ LabX. The set-up: A panel of comedians play games and quiz a scientific expert on their work. This month’s installment tackles a universally beloved subject—ice cream—with the help of food scientist Dr. Maya Warren (and maybe some frozen treats). If you can’t make it to Dynasty Typewriter for the show, you can opt for a $7 livestream option.

USC’s independent student radio station is celebrating its 50th anniversary at the Echo this weekend. The relanched festival—the station’s first since 2016—will be a celebration of live music and college radio. This year, electronic artist 313d3p is headlining, joined by Miya Lowe, indigo forever, After and more. Past lineups have included Flying Lotus, Muna and the Growlers, so consider the show a crash course in forward-thinking music (and possibly a sneak peek at indie’s next breakout star).

Literature lovers, listen up: Reading Rhythms has arrived in L.A. Billed as a “reading party,” the event series started in NYC and got noticed by The New York Times and Good Morning America for its refreshing spin on book clubs: You bring a book of your own choosing to a central location, then alternate between peaceful reading time and chatting with fellow readers about what you’re reading. This month, Reading Rhythms is hosting an alfresco Mother’s Day outing at Griffith Park’s Mineral Wells Picnic Area (tickets here—and moms read free!), followed by a night of live readings and book shopping at Silver Lake’s Cafe Nido (tickets here) and waterfront reading at Marina del Rey’s Burton Chace Park (tickets here).

If you loved Greta Gerwig’s Little Women (or even, gasp, Louisa May Alcott’s original), head to the Heritage Square Museum and step into the lives of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy in this immersive ballet—the spring installment of a seasonal trilogy developed by Emma Andres, the resident choreographer for Pasadena Civic Ballet. It’s a triumphant return for the ballet, after its props, merchandise, decorations and many costumes were destroyed by the recent Eaton Fire. Choose from five site-specific performances in the museum’s Victorian mansions over the course of the weekend. A goodie bag and complimentary spring beverages and desserts are included with admission.  

L.A.’s own feminist punk rockers, the Linda Lindas, have had quite the trajectory: After being discovered by Amy Poehler and going viral after performing their single “Racist, Sexist, Boy” in not one but two L.A. libraries—when the members were between 11 and 17 years old—they’ve gone on to play Coachella and Lollapalooza, open for Paramore and the Rolling Stones, and tour with Green Day. You can catch the girls at two SoCal shows this month—at the Glass House April 1 and at the Novo April 5—screaming about injustice and growing up.  

Corey Helford Gallery regularly hosts fun shows highlighting the artistry of pop-culture subjects, and the lastest exhibit is no exception. Presented in partnership with Mattel Creations, “Toys as Art” celebrates eight decades of Mattel and the impact of its brands, from Barbie to Fisher-Price. See original toy-inspired artwork by over 80 artists from around the world—if you’ve got a cool million lying around, you can even take home a life-size Hot Wheels toy car. Free Saturday programming includes L.A. artist and cartoonist Gary Baseman signing his new UNO deck (March 22, 2pm), a panel of artists discussing toys and their creative processes (March 29, 2pm) and an inner-child workshop led by Case Kenny of Instagram fame (April 5, 2pm). 

Right on the heels of the release of his new film, Mickey 17, director Bong Joon Ho steps into the spotlight at the Academy Museum’s latest “Director’s Spotlight” exhibition (past subjects have included Spike Lee and Agnès Varda). The first-ever museum show dedicated to the Oscar-winning South Korean filmmaker will trace Ho’s career, creative process and cinematic influences. See over 100 storyboards, research materials, posters, concept art, creature models, props and on-set photos from the director’s archive and personal collection. On opening day, March 23, catch screenings of Okja (2pm) and Parasite (7:30pm) in the David Geffen Theater—Ho himself will be there in person.

Hollywood’s beloved British pub is back with its 43rd St Patrick’s Day celebration. The all-day party—part of Re:Her’s Women’s History Month Festival—kicks off at noon and runs till 11pm (get your food orders in by 10pm, when the kitchen closes). To eat, there’s traditional corned beef and cabbage, as well as split pea soup, corned beef sliders, a veggie roasted cauliflower option and, for dessert, Guinness chocolate cake. From 4pm to 6pm, there will specials on Irish beers Guinness and Harp, followed by a burlesque show by Miss Marquez at 8pm. We recommend showing up early in the day to stake out a spot—the pub isn’t taking reservations Monday.

File this under “the most picturesque dinner party ever.” At Tasting Color, the menu and decor are all determined by—you guessed it—color. The sensorial dinner series curated by Seven Senses brings together local artists, artisans and makers. Missing the inaugural event had us green with envy, but this weekend an indigo edition is popping up in a private Silver Lake event space. Don your best dark-blue attire to enjoy a creative, monochromatic menu by chef Tracy Tober.

Stay past closing time to see a new side of the Central Library at this after-hours festival presented in part by LAist and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The halls will come to life with art, music, storytelling and poetry in the form of live performances, interactive installations and hands-on activities. The art deco landmark will host a dance opera, contemporary dance in the rotunda, a puppet show by Bob Baker Marionette Theater, sound installations by dublab, a photo booth, drawing classes, tarot readings, a screen-printing class, artist talks and more. You can even pick up some books to bring home with you at pop-ups from Angel City Press, Golden Apple Comics, Heavy Manners Library and Braille Institute. All in all, it sounds like a quintessentially L.A. night.

Westwood is now home to the largest pedestrian-only plaza in the city of Los Angeles, and it’s hosting a grand opening this Saturday to celebrate. Head to Broxton Avenue between Weyburn and Kinross Avenues (where you’ll find Broxton Brewery & Public House) for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. All afternoon, attendees can take advantage of perks: The first 100 people will receive free boba from ShareTea; the Skate Hunnies are offering free roller skating and rentals; and Mighty Pilates will host free mat pilates classes. Meanwhile, kids can enjoy free activities from Splatterz Studio and Let’s Be Creative.  

For the Record, a live production company known for transforming the soundtracks of favorite filmmakers into immersive musicals, is back with its most impressive display yet: CineVita, the world’s largest Spiegeltent, will be FTR’s new home in Hollywood Park, next to SoFi Stadium. And it’s kicking things off with Tarantino: Pulp Rock, which celebrates 30 years of Pulp Fiction and re-creates memorable musical moments from the director’s Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, Inglourious Basterds and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.  

L.A. has never been exactly renowned for its public transit, but Metro is working overtime to change that—specifically in time for next year’s FIFA World Cup, the 2027 Super Bowl and, of course, the 2028 Olympics. One huge step in the right direction? Starting today, June 6, access to the Los Angeles International Airport—one of the busiest airports in the country—will become more streamlined, thanks to the LAX/Metro Transit Center, the ambitious new station Angelenos have long been asking for. In the words of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, today marks the “beginning of a new era in our city.” And to celebrate the big opening, rides across the entire Metro system—rail lines, buses, Metro Bike Share and rideshare service Metro Micro—are free from Friday through Sunday. The LAX/Metro Transit Center officially opened to mariachi music and remarks from city leaders including Mayor Bass, Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins and Metro Board Chair Janice Hahn, who joked that the nine most terrifying words in the English language are “Hey, can you give me a ride to LAX?” Here’s hoping the new station means fielding fewer of those dreaded requests from your friends. LAX/Metro Transit Center Station rail and bus connections The new station, located at 9225 Aviation Boulevard, closes the final gap in the K Line, which will now run directly from Expo/Crenshaw to Redondo Beach—the airport-adjacent center fills a gap in that line that used to require you to take a bus to con

The gang’s all here—in West Hollywood, that is, where all the stars of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia will be gathering for a special screening at the Directors Guild of America Theater, which will become the de facto Paddy’s Pub for one night. On Tuesday, July 1, at 7:30pm, the Paley Center for Media will fete the longest-running live-action comedy series in TV history during its latest PaleyLive program: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia 20th Anniversary Celebration! That’s right, the audacious dark comedy has been around for 20 years now—that’s 170 episodes and counting—and you can get a sneak peek at the newest episode alongside the cast and executive producers. Rob McElhenney (Ronald “Mac” MacDonald), Charlie Day (Charlie Kelly), Glenn Howerton (Dennis Reynolds), Kaitlin Olson (Dee Reynolds) and Danny DeVito (Frank Reynolds) will all be on hand for a conversation after a screening of the 17th-season premiere inside the theater. (McElhenney, Day and Howerton additionally serve as executive producers on the show.) That means you’ll be seeing the episode eight days before it premieres on FXX July 9, and hearing firsthand the stars’ insight on the show’s remarkable run. The episode in question, “The Gang F***s Up Abbott Elementary,” is the second part of a highly anticipated crossover with the Emmy-winning ABC mockumentary. “Since 2005, ‘the gang’ from Paddy’s Pub have entertained legions of passionate fans with their high-spirited antics, and we look forward to a fun-fil

Next to Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room—The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away, the most photographed piece in the Broad museum’s collection of contemporary art just might be Robert Therrien’s Under the Table. You know the one—the giant table and chairs that you ask your friend to snap a photo of as you stand underneath, looking upward. Well pull up a chair, we’ve got great news: Later this year, an entire exhibition of the late sculptor’s works is coming to the museum. In “Robert Therrien: This is a Story,” expect more huge housewares and striking works, plus some intimate drawings and surprises. Here’s what you need to know. Chicago-born, L.A.-based artist Therrien, who passed away in 2019, holds a special place at the Broad—he was one of the first L.A. artists to be included in its collection. His work explores memory and perception by experimenting with scale and material and finding inspiration in seemingly ordinary objects. “The most important thing to know about Therrien is that he can evoke a sense of wonder,” says Broad curator Ed Schad. Robert Therrien, “No title” ( stacked plates, white ), 1993. Photograph: Courtesy of the Broad Art Foundation And visitors will be able to experience even more of that wonder in the show, the largest-ever solo exhibition of the artist’s work. More than 120 pieces that Therrien created over five decades will be on display, from his signature enormous sculptures to more intimate drawings of snowmen, birds and chapels. Many o

Looking forward to Pride Month? Well now you have two blockbuster events to look forward to, with a pair of Pride parades and festivals in both West Hollywood and Hollywood. Here’s the deal: The L.A. Pride Parade, the long-running LGBTQ+ event produced by Christopher Street West that traces its history back to the 1970s, moved east into Hollywood starting in 2022. Meanwhile, back at the event’s familiar location from the past few decades, West Hollywood now stages its own inclusive festival, WeHo Pride, complete with a parade that draws tens of thousands of spectators and a ticketed music festival, OUTLOUD, at West Hollywood Park (which will follow a free Friday-night concert headlined by Maren Morris). Here we’ll be focusing on the WeHo Pride Parade—but if you want info on L.A. Pride, we have a separate guide dedicated to that fest. Each one takes over a separate weekend, so you thankfully won’t have to choose one over the other. With that bit of intro info out of the way, here’s everything else you need to know about this year’s WeHo Pride Parade. RECOMMENDED: Our full guide to WeHo Pride  Photograph: Jon Viscott, courtesy the City of West Hollywood When is the WeHo Pride Parade? The WeHo Pride Parade will be held on Sunday, June 1 (the day after the Dyke March and Women’s Freedom Festival and amid the ongoing street fair and OUTLOUD fest). When does it start? This year’s parade kicks off at noon at Santa Monica Boulevard and North Crescent Heights Boulevard. Who are th

It’s finally here: Memorial Day, and the unofficial start of summer. Luckily we have a three-day weekend—and a practically perfect weather forecast—to kick off the season in style. We’ve rounded up 15 summery ways to spend your days off that go beyond a basic beach trip. Read on for the best Memorial Day events in L.A.  1. Catch the first Cinespia screenings of the seasonSat, Sun It isn’t summer in L.A. until the first cemetery screening brings hoards of movie-lovers to Hollywood Forever Cemetery toting folding chairs, picnic blankets, snack spreads and lots of booze. First up on the film lineup this year is a Saturday screening of The Big Lebowski where the Dude will, indeed, abide. (Sunday’s screening of Clueless is already sold out.) Other series are showing flicks including La La Land, 9 to 5 and Top Gun: Maverick across the city this weekend—check our full outdoor movies calendar for more. Photograph: Courtesy Kelly Lee Barrett/Cinespia 2. Sip pickle lemonade on a Ferris wheelSat–Mon The L.A. County Fair is wrapping up its 2025 run in Pomona, but there’s still one more weekend to indulge in carnival rides and all the wild foodie fare you’d expect at a fair. 3. Shop and stroll at a South Bay street partySat–Mon A long-standing Memorial Day weekend tradition, the free Fiesta Hermosa is back with an arts festival, shopping, a carnival, a wine garden and live music on the beach. 4. Dig the groovy vibes at Topanga DaysSat–Mon Bohemian, picturesque Topanga Canyon hosts its o

Summer is so close we can smell it, and that means all of our favorite outdoor events are making their comebacks. Jazz at LACMA is back in action, Cinespia and Barnsdall Park’s Friday Night Wine Tastings have already been announced, and now add to that list the Getty Center’s popular Off the 405 series. The museum’s annual concert series announced its lineup on Wednesday, and it includes four evenings of eclectic programming. The best part: Tickets—like admission to the Getty Center—are free, though you’ll want to try to secure a reservation ahead of time; tickets tend to open up about two to three weeks before each show. The locally beloved Off the 405 series has been drawing crowds to the Getty’s courtyard since 2009 (besides taking a couple years off during the pandemic). With past headliners including Moses Sumney, Allah-Las, Chicano Batman and Shannon and the Clams, each year the series’ curated lineup spans a range of genres and regularly showcases some of the most exciting up-and-comers in the independent music scene. Each performance starts at 7:30pm and will be preceded by a DJ set at 6pm. Listening to free live music while watching the sun set over the L.A. skyline in one of the city’s most beautiful venues—what could be better? Photograph: Courtesy of the artist And now for the lineup: First up on May 31 is SML. No, they’re not an outlet for songs from Saturday Night Live, but rather an L.A.-based quintet of musicians who’ve worked with the likes of Phoebe Bridge

There’s good news this afternoon for art- and antiquities-loving Angelenos. The Getty Villa has announced a reopening date: Friday, June 27. The beloved museum, sister institution to Brentwood’s Getty Center, has been closed since January 7, when the destructive Palisades Fire broke out. Even though the Villa shut its doors to the public, some staff members stayed on-site to protect the artwork and grounds from the encroaching blaze—and thanks to the brave work of the Los Angeles Fire Department, volunteers and some truly impressive security measures, the building and collections were unharmed. The Getty says it has worked with its staff and other agencies to ensure the grounds are safe for the public to return to. The extensive cleanup efforts included deep cleaning indoor and outdoor spaces, replacing air and water filters, flushing the water system and removing more than 1,300 trees that had been damaged by the surrounding fires. But even though visitors might notice less vegetation and some burn damage around the grounds, the heart of the Getty Villa remains intact. For the time being, the museum will be open with limited hours: Fridays though Mondays from 10am to 5pm. As always, you’ll need to book a timed ticket to visit—walk-ins aren’t accepted. And only 500 guests will be admitted per day. You can reserve a ticket here (time slots are available every half-hour until 3pm). At the time of writing, reservations have only been released for the first week of reopening, fro

Four months after the Eaton Fire devastated Altadena, normalcy is still a long, long way off, but the county hopes to provide one beacon of joy and hope: As of Saturday, Loma Alta Park, at 3330 North Lincoln Avenue, will be the first public park to reopen for the Altadena community. The park, which was dedicated back in 1954 and more recently has been the home of the Altadena Farmers’ Market, was damaged in the Eaton Fire and cut off from public access. The park restoration efforts received funding from local heavy hitters including the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation and the Los Angeles Clippers, as well as a $2.4 million grant from the FireAid benefit concert to help rebuild and expand the playgrounds. When it reopens, it will be a “super park” with expanded and enhanced offerings, according to the Department of Parks and Recreation. The reopening event on Saturday will feature a day of free family-friendly activities and picnicking. The celebration kicks off at 9:30am with a performance by Bob Baker Marionettes, as well as arts and crafts for kids. At 10:30am, Mickey and Minnie Mouse will be on hand to help with the ribbon-cutting for the playground, and immediately afterward is a pool party. There will also be an open house for Alta CHAT, a new gathering area that will offer local-favorite Bevel Coffee, a refurbished gym dubbed L.A. Clippers Court, a new computer and tech room, satellite locations of the Altadena library and senior center and more. At noon, Dodgers pitcher

You’ve partied in most of Hollywood’s hottest clubs, but for many, an invite to the mysterious Magic Castle, perched under Yamashiro, remains an out-of-reach experience—even for longtime L.A. residents. The Magic Castle—the Academy of Magical Arts’ headquarters, which opened back in 1963—is a members-only club in a Victorian mansion looming over Franklin Avenue. To get inside, you need to score an invite—ordinarily this comes from knowing someone (a magician) who’s a member. If you don’t have a magician in your contacts, though, another option is trying your luck and messaging one who’s slated to perform on the schedule, show interest in their work and plead your case. And barring learning the magical arts and becoming a magician yourself, typically the only other way in is by booking a night at the adjoining Magic Castle Hotel (unfortunately not located in the castle itself), where the staff can then book you a club reservation based on availability. But next weekend, there’s another, more straightforward option for magic lovers. Magic Castle Live on Stage, taking place May 3 and 4, is a showcase of sleight of hand, mentalism and illusions—but despite what its name suggests, it’s not at the Magic Castle itself. Instead, a lineup of award-winning performers who’ve been seen on TV (America’s Got Talent, Penn and Teller: Fool Us and Masters of Illusion), Broadway and at the Magic Castle itself will bring their bags of tricks to Downtown L.A.’s historic United Theater on Broadwa

L.A. came out on top in the American Lung Association’s annual “State of the Air” Report, which was released on Wednesday. That’s not a good thing. Each year for the past 26 years, the American Lung Association has released an annual report that analyzes data from official air quality monitors and comes up with a list of the most polluted cities in the U.S. And for 25 out of those 26 years, L.A. has come in first as the country’s smoggiest city. So it’s not like it’s a surprise. And with the wildfires in January, air quality has been on our minds even more than normal. But it’s still a bit confronting and concerning, to say the least. The ALA measures air quality by two factors: ozone and fine particular matter (which is divided into year-round particle pollution and short-term particle pollution). And we, um, didn’t score great in any category. For the purposes of the ranking, “L.A.” is actually the Greater Los Angeles area, which includes Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. With that in mind, L.A. was No. 1 in ozone pollution, No. 5 in year-round particle pollution and No. 7 in short-term particle pollution. (We were No. 11 in short-term particle pollution at the start of the year, which would suggest that we rose in the ranks due to the copious amounts of wildfire smoke in January, but the 2025 report actually is pulled from air quality data from 2021 to 2023, so the wildfires’ effects wouldn’t be reflected yet.) In addition, when breaking

No, you haven’t traveled back to the ’90s. Green Day is indeed headlining Coachella this year, in a welcome throwback to the fest’s more rock ‘n’ roll roots—and serving as proof that even after 38 years, punk icons Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool are perpetually, well, cool. Here’s everything we know—and a few things we predict—about their performance before the band takes the stage again in Indio. What day is Green Day performing at Coachella? They’ll be performing on Saturday, April 19, during the festival’s second weekend (the band already played a high-energy set on Saturday, April 12, during the fest’s first weekend). What time will Green Day play the Coachella stage? Green Day will take the stage at 9:05pm and is scheduled to perform till 10:45pm. They’re playing the Coachella—a.k.a. the main—stage after Charli XCX and before Travis Scott’s late-night set. Though Green Day regularly plays almost-three-hour shows on tour, a one-hour 40-minute festival set still allows lots of time for the band’s greatest hits.  Has Green Day played Coachella before? Surprisingly, the band had never played Coachella before this year’s headlining gig. Armstrong, however, did make an appearance back in 2014 as the Replacements’ special guest. Any news on Green Day’s setlist for Coachella? For a sneak peek at what the band will play this weekend, look no further than the 18-song weekend one setlist. After opening strong with “American Idiot” (Armstrong got a big reaction when h

Brat summer may be over, but Charli XCX is still riding the wave of pop-star girl power with the likes of Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. Now the English singer and songwriter is bringing her buoyant beats and catchy refrains to Indio for Coachella 2025—and though she’s technically not Saturday night’s headliner, she’s by far one of the most anticipated acts this weekend, especially after her standout set last weekend. Here’s everything we know—and a few things we predict—about her performance before she takes the stage again in Indio. What day is Charli XCX performing at Coachella? She’ll be performing on Saturday, April 19, during the festival’s second weekend (she already played Saturday, April 12, during the first weekend). What time will Charli XCX play the Coachella stage? Charli will take the stage at 7:20pm and is scheduled to perform till 8:15pm. She’s playing the Coachella—a.k.a. the main—stage after T-Pain and before the penultimate act of the night, Green Day. Has Charli XCX played Coachella before? Yes—Charli played Coachella just two years ago, when she also performed on the main stage but earlier in the evening, before Rosalía, Blackpink and Calvin Harris. Any news on Charli XCX’s setlist for Coachella? The setlist hasn’t been released for Charli’s weekend two performance, but we have a pretty good idea of what she’ll be playing from looking at the first weekend’s setlist, most of which came from the Grammy-winning Brat and also Brat and it’s completely di