Gillian Glover

Though summer doesn’t (unofficially) start till Memorial Day weekend, the entire month of May is full of festivals, outdoor movies, concerts from some of the hottest artists and more fun things to do—and, luckily, some of the best events are completely free. You’ll find Cinco de Mayo celebrations, exciting new exhibitions at the city’s best museums, alfresco art shows, open-streets events—including a Glendale newcomer—and plenty of other excuses to get out and enjoy the city without breaking the bank.

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. May the 4th be with you—get your fix of the force on Star Wars Day at the Academy Museum, or catch a Rooftop Cinema Club screening of A New Hope. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo early on Sunday with micheladas at Smorgasburg or mariachi at the Music Center. Also on Sunday, you can spend the afternoon exploring Pasadena’s best museums for free.

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

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. Beyoncé begins her run of five Cowboy Carter Tour shows at SoFi Stadium this week; 24 to 24 Music turns REDCAT into a ’70s-style disco; and the Autry Museum hosts live music and cocktails after-hours. Meanwhile, two beloved seasonal traditions are back: Friday-night Jazz at LACMA and the L.A. County Fair—it’s beginning to feel a lot like summer.

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

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

Every spring in SoCal brings wildflower excitement and hopes of a super bloom. And while the natural landscape of California is always beautiful, this spring is shaping up to be a bit of a letdown, bloom-wise. A super bloom requires a specific set of circumstances, and one is above-average rainfall. But January 2025 was the ninth-driest start to a year the state has experienced in over a century, and the National Integrated Drought Information System currently shows pretty much all of Southern California in some level of drought, from moderate to extreme.  But things are looking up! Although we’re not in for a full-blown super bloom this spring, don’t bet against nature’s resilience: The recent rainfall we experienced in March has helped some flowers find their footing. Either way, embarking on one of the best hikes in L.A. or taking a day trip to one of our state parks is never a bad idea. In the meantime, we’ll keep you updated on any wildflower developments. What’s the latest bloom status? As of early April, a few of our favorite destinations for wildflowers have reported some action—with more blooms possibly on the way. The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, Chino Hills State Park and Carrizo Plain have all seen an increase in wildflowers (though overall the forecast is still “limited,” according to California State Parks, due to below-average rainfall in fall and winter). We’ve checked in on some of our favorite spots to see SoCal wildflowers and their current blo

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? April 2025: Spring is essentially festival and fair season in Southern California. To that end, you’ll find mega fest Coachella on the list this month, as well as the Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire, the oldest event of its kind in the country. April is also when Angelenos set out looking for wildflowers—though unfortunately a super bloom doesn’t seem to be in the cards this year, you can still find some pockets of flowers in bloom. And I’ve re-added Mount Wilson Observatory to the list—after being threatened by and thankfully spared from the Eaton Fire, it’s scheduled to reopen to the public April 12. Note: In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, we’ve temporarily removed the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine, Temescal Gateway Park and Eaton Canyon Falls from our list, as at press time

Shed that sweatshirt—spring is here. Fill your lungs with the sweet, less-smoggy air on one of the best hikes in L.A., or set out in search of some (fingers crossed) wildflower blooms and cherry blossoms. Whether you’re looking for things to do around town or a weekend getaway, there are plenty of springtime happenings and fun festivals to find in our March events calendar. RECOMMENDED: Full events calendar for 2025 and 2026

Though we consistently cover new restaurants with killer cocktail offerings, new bars in L.A. are few and far between—but deserve just as much attention. To keep you up to date on the city’s bar scene, we’ve got a quarterly guide to the city’s best new bars, where you can find the city’s freshest places to drink that are actually worth checking out.  Plenty of newer drinking-oriented establishments straddle the line between bar and restaurant, but on this list we prioritize venues where it’s not strange at all to order a single nightcap or aperitivo—without your server trying to upsell you on bar bites when you aren’t hungry. We also strive to include establishments that stay open past 10pm on weekends, though we of course make exceptions for standout spots.  While these fledgling watering holes and lounges might lack the storied reputations of the city’s best bars and cocktail dens, they make up for it with stylish interiors and unique booze offerings. Some even have delicious bar bites perfect for whenever you’re feeling peckish, but this list focuses on destination-worthy venues with excellent drinks or first-rate atmosphere for going out (ideally, a combination of both).  So just how new are these drinking dens? We limit our list to bars, lounges and breweries that have opened in the past nine months. We check out each bar personally to make sure it’s worth your time and hassle—since there’s only so much booze money to spare. April 2025: Since January, Time Out has instit

Well before the jacaranda trees bloom and just as the California poppies begin to flower, Los Angeles also greets the springtime with cherry blossom season. If you’re after blossoming buds, you’ll want to head to a botanical garden or Japanese garden between March and April, though some cherry blossoms began blooming as early as February this year. As of mid-March, cherry blossoms are in full bloom at the Huntington, and you can still find some at South Coast Botanic Garden. Descanso Gardens and the Japanese Garden near Lake Balboa are also boasting some blossoms, with more on the way. You’ll also find some cherry blossom festivals, where a handful of Southern California cities salute their Japanese roots. Oddly enough, while some of these fests take place in parks and along city streets adorned with those delicate pink flowers, others don’t actually feature any cherry trees. Peak blooms are pretty short-lived, so we suggest checking each spot (Instagram tends to be particularly useful) for up-to-the-minute photos before you trek on over. RECOMMENDED: Where to see wildflowers in Southern California

We’re spoiled for choice in Los Angeles when it comes to the comedy scene. Just about any night of the week, you can catch arena-caliber performers in a small comedy club on the Sunset Strip or watch genre-defying acts at an old playhouse near the L.A. River. So seeing comedy in L.A. isn’t so much a matter of sorting out where but who—and we think these five on-the-rise local comedians should absolutely be toward the top of your list. A mix of stand-ups, actors, writers and musicians, these are the kind of performers who can singlehandedly turn around a mundane evening; they’re the folks who you see for the first time and come away thinking, “I need to catch their set again.” That’s how these five performers were inducted into the 2025 class of Time Out’s Comics to Watch in America—and while we’re psyched about the other seven picks on that nationwide list, we wanted to make sure to give the Angelenos in it some extra local love. Very special thanks to Joel Mandelkorn and Mandee Johnson, who curated and helped craft this list of L.A. comedians.

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.  

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 (Rob Haze and Joanna Hausmann) play games and quiz a scientific expert on their work. This month’s installment is uniquely L.A.—Dr. John McCormack of Occidental College’s Free-Flying Los Angeles Parrot Project will be sharing his knowledge on our noisy, flying neighbors. If you can’t make it to Dynasty Typewriter for the show, you can opt for a $7 livestream option.

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 outing at Griffith Park’s Mineral Wells Picnic Area, where a DJ will be spinning ambient and jazz vinyl throughout the afternoon (tickets here), followed by a cozy afternoon of reading at Black-owned and woman-owned Octavia’s Bookshelf (tickets here).

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). 

The Broad’s upcoming special exhibition makes its way to Downtown L.A. from the 2024 Venice Biennale, where Jeffrey Gibson became the first Indigenous artist to represent the United States with a solo exhibition. Known for his signature use of geometric patterns, patterned text, vibrant color, glass beads and found objects, the Colorado-born artist explores his Indigenous identity and pays tribute to histories of resistance in thought-provoking and optimistic ways. The first-floor galleries will be transformed into a kaleidoscopic environment with 10 paintings, seven sculptures, eight flags, three murals and one video installation by Gibson. Expect an accompanying slate of performances, talks and workshops.

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.  

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

Sure, Paris has the Eiffel Tower, but does it have the clock tower from Back to the Future? Nope—and squash players will get to compete before that uniquely L.A. landmark when the city hosts the Summer Games in three years. LA28, the local organizing committee for the Olympic Games, just unveiled a new handful of venues for competitions, including ones in Long Beach and the Valley. Tuesday’s additions join the already-announced L.A. Memorial Coliseum, which also played a starring role when Los Angeles hosted the games in 1932 and 1984; the Rose Bowl Stadium, which will host Olympic soccer for the third time; the new Intuit Dome; and SoFi Stadium (officially referred to in the plan simply as “Stadium”), where a temporary swimming pool will be constructed atop the football field. The International Olympic Committee Executive Board approved the new venue plan, which prioritizes using the city’s existing world-class venues and avoids the need for new permanent construction—and, in the meantime, will show off the best of L.A. to the rest of the world. “We’ve promised the world an incredible Olympic Games, and today we’re proud to share the plan that will make it happen,” said LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover, adding that the games’ “most exciting sports [will be] staged at some of the world’s top-tier existing stadiums and arenas, famous beaches and purpose-built temporary structures.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by LA 2028 (@la28games) As mentioned earlier,

It’s finally the first weekend of Coachella. You’ve got your wristband, your camping plans are in place, and you know which bands you want to see. But what sort of weather are you in for?  Here are the temperatures to keep in mind as you pack—as if you don’t already have your outfits meticulously planned out, weather be damned. But the good (?) news is that it’ll be scorching hot, so you don’t need to feel shy about showing some skin. Rain and clouds are a rarity at Coachella (this makes sense, since the Coachella Valley is part of the Colorado Desert, which also includes Joshua Tree). And as the desert location would suggest, sure enough, it’s going to be very hot, per the Weather Channel’s forecast. While those staying in L.A. this weekend will have practically perfect weather—82 on Friday, and high 70s on Saturday and Sunday—the forecast for Indio reaches into the 100s. On Friday, April 11, expect a high of 103 (yikes) and sunny skies. Luckily, thanks to the desert’s extreme highs and lows, that’ll dip to 68 at night—by the time Lady Gaga takes the stage. Saturday, April 12, will be a few degrees cooler—99 to be exact, with a low of 64 (and partly cloudy skies) at night. Sunday, April 13, will see a comparatively moderate 96, with a low of 65. If you’re going to weekend two of Coachella, you can expect similarly sunny weather, with highs of 95 on Friday, 96 on Saturday and 94 on Sunday, and lows again in the mid-60s. So with that in mind: Don’t skip on SPF, and keep refill

Inside of a boxy building on the corner of Olive Street and Olympic Boulevard sits the Gallery, a new restaurant offering an immersive dining experience in the space beloved craft beer bar Mikkeller once inhabited. If you were just walking by, you’d never predict the whimsy and interactive fun the Gallery team has dreamed up for guests on the other side of the door. There are a lot of concepts and titles involved here, so here’s a guide: The Gallery is the name of the restaurant itself, which is the debut project from immersive hospitality company Allureum. The Gallery doesn’t operate as a regular restaurant, though. Instead it offers a dining show called Elementa (which will presumably be followed by others down the line). And to get to the Gallery, you pass through a more casual cocktail bar, Horizon. Got all that? The minds behind the Gallery have plenty of experience in the immersive world: Cofounders Chuck Fawcett and Daren Ulmer both have history with studios including Disney, as well as backgrounds in themed entertainment and experiential attractions. On the culinary side of things, they teamed up with chef Joshua Whigham, who notably served as chef de cuisine at José Andrés’s ThinkFoodGroup restaurants, including the Bazaar in Los Angeles. Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out I started my night inside Horizon, where red velvet banquettes and moody blue lighting set the scene for a lively crowd sipping on cocktails. The real star of Horizon, though, is the dimens

Vintage Land wants to be your one-stop weekend destination. In addition to its weekly rooftop Los Feliz Flea market, newly upgraded tournament-grade pickleball courts and collection of virtual-reality escape rooms that opened last year, the multipurpose space is now adding skateboarding to its list of offerings. (It’s worth noting that even though its market is called Los Feliz Flea, Vintage Land is actually more in between Angelino Heights and Chinatown.) Grind House, a new indoor skate park that’s billed as a “celebration of skate culture,” will open as a hub for the skating community on the ground floor of Vintage Land. Expect half-pipes, bowls and street-style features, as well as ramps and rails courtesy of skater-owned and -operated KEEN Ramps. Grind House is open to skaters of all skill levels—from total beginners, who can take advantage of lessons from expert instructors, to seasoned pros, who can drop in, grind and practice tricks in the gnarly, custom-built park. From a peek at renderings of the new space, it looks like you can expect street art on the walls, shopping from local vendors and a booth where a DJ will provide the soundtrack for skate sessions. Ordinarily, the skate park will be membership-based, like a club, but for one day only—Saturday, March 29—Vintage Land is introducing Grind House to the world with a day full of free skating from 11am to 5pm. (The grand opening handily coincides with Los Feliz Flea, so you can shred and shop in the same day.) But

One of L.A.’s best cultural events happens only once a year—and it’s finally here. After being rescheduled from February, Museums Free-for-All will take place this Sunday, March 16, with 30 museums and cultural institutions throughout Southern California offering free admission to all. And whether you’re interested in art, film, history or cultural heritage, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy on this year’s roster. Coincidentally, this year’s Museums Free-for-All does coincide with the L.A. Marathon, also happening this Sunday, but don’t let that deter you: Most participating museums aren’t impacted by the marathon’s route, and even for those that are—basically the Broad or MOCA Grand Avenue—the roads will be back open by late morning. Check our list of marathon road closures if you’re concerned. Participating museums are sprinkled all throughout SoCal—from the Autry Museum in Griffith Park to the Grammy Museum Downtown to the American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona to the Bowers Museum in Orange County. You can plan your own L.A. museum crawl or even turn it into a full island day trip, if you like, by visiting the Catalina Museum for Art & History. While general admission to all the museums is free, in many cases that doesn’t extend to specially ticketed exhibitions or parking costs. (There’s just no way around paying that $15–$25 to park at the Getty Center—that is unless you take the Metro. Another incentive to leave your car at home: Many of the museums are o

Good luck to all those running the L.A. Marathon on Sunday. Also, good luck to anyone thinking about driving anywhere near the L.A. Marathon route on Sunday. This is your friendly annual reminder that thousands of runners will descend on 26.2 miles of L.A.’s streets this weekend, and an even greater mileage of rolling road closures will shut down traffic near Dodger Stadium, around Downtown, toward Hollywood and in Beverly Hills. (Of course, you’re always welcome to use the Metro to avoid some of these closures and cheer on the runners.) When the L.A. Marathon kicks off on Sunday, March 16, you’re going to want to avoid driving near some of the city’s busiest areas starting at 4 or 5am and until later in the morning or afternoon: Steer clear of Downtown until a little after 10am, avoid Hollywood (specifically near Hollywood Boulevard) until around noon and Beverly Hills until 1pm. West of there, things get a little more complicated. This year’s marathon once again drops the classic stadium-to-the-sea route in exchange for a “Stadium to Stars” one that makes a U-turn around Brentwood and then wraps up in Century City. So Santa Monica won’t be affected by street closures, but Brentwood, Westwood and Century City will be doubly impacted: All of Santa Monica Boulevard from Wilshire Boulevard to Sepulveda Boulevard will stay closed until 6pm, while San Vicente Boulevard in Brentwood will be closed until 5pm. And consider Century City, where you’ll find the finish line and festival

We moved our clocks forward, we’re basking in longer (albeit rainy) days this week, and the bird’s nest I discovered on my balcony is full of baby hummingbirds. All signs point to spring. Sure, L.A. doesn’t really have seasons, but the arrival of spring this year does feel different. Maybe it’s particularly appealing to welcome a season of sunshine and new life after the truly trying winter we faced in Los Angeles. So we’re all in on spring: Bring on the cherry blossoms, music festivals, outdoor movie screenings and carnival rides. Here are 35 things we can’t wait to get out and do from March to May. Stop and smell the flowers Despite a dry winter, the recent rain has meant an explosion of seasonal blooms at Los Angeles’ beautiful botanical gardens. And the belles of the ball this month are cherry blossoms. Descanso Gardens, the Huntington, South Coast Botanic Garden and Lake Balboa are all hot spots for the pink flowered trees—but bear in mind cherry blossoms don’t bloom for long. Photograph: Gillian Glover for Time Out During a visit to the Huntington over the weekend, there was a sold-out but still very manageable crowd there to see the blooms. There are cherry blossoms—and also peach, redbud, plum and apricot blossoms that might get less attention but are still every bit as photogenic. You’ll find a good handful in the Japanese garden, but when I was there, a blooming tree right outside the Chinese garden was free of crowds and perfect for picture-taking. Descanso still

Each winter, similar to the announcement of Oscar nominations, I await the unveiling of the summer Hollywood Bowl lineup with just as much—if not more—excitement. As an L.A. native, the Bowl has been a centerpiece of my summers since I was a kid. So hearing who’s going to be performing each year sets the stage for the season and gets me excited for warm nights with unparalleled music and picnicking. Several lease events have already been announced in recent weeks (they’re still Bowl shows—the only difference for you as a concertgoer is that you can’t BYOB or wine to these shows). But for over 100 years, the Hollywood Bowl has been the summer home of the LA Phil, and it just unveiled its full schedule of shows yesterday. The lineup doesn’t disappoint. As ever, there’s truly something for everyone. The 2025 lineup boasts Hollywood and Broadway A-listers, classical music, pop, rock, blues, hip-hop, jazz, soundtracks and more. Let me take you through some highlights. Off the bat, one intriguing entry that’s particularly exciting is We ❤️ LA, a free concert for “wildfire first responders and impacted community members.” The night’s lineup has yet to be announced, but expect an uplifting evening of love for Angelenos and the city, with Gustavo Dudamel conducting. Speaking of Dudamel, you’re going to want to make it a priority to catch at least one of his shows this year. The beloved LA Phil music and artistic director is decamping for New York at the end of the 2025/26 season, so t