WonderCon 2026 Map, Exhibitor List & Programming Top Picks

 

Oooh, we'd like if this WonderCon Anime Eyes Tee was available at WonderCon this year, but it's only online. Well, you ain't getting our money on that one WonderCon. What's the point of being there?

On that note, let's look at our top picks for programming at this year's Con. We've got A from Aliens to W from Doctor Who. An unofficial Taskmaster game to be played, but wait...real DC Comics news?

A highlight seems to be the animation panels bringing back some childhood favs, even if it was more recent with a Regular Show Panel in play. Check out or picks below with the exhibitor list and map links.

Plan ahead with the full schedule here. 

Exhibitor List

WonderCon 2026 Map

Friday 

Aliens 40: The 40th Anniversary of One of the Best Sequels Ever Made
Friday March 27, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
North 100B
This panel marks the 40th anniversary of Aliens (1986), honoring James Cameron's sequel and its lasting impact on science fiction action and pop culture. Members of the cast, including Michael Biehn, Jennette Goldstein, and Mark Rolston, share behind-the-scenes stories, discuss groundbreaking effects, and reflect on the evolution of Ripley into an action icon. Moderated by Mark Atkinson (actor, filmmaker), the panel features anecdotes, audience Q&A, and retrospective insights designed to engage longtime fans and introduce new audiences to this influential film.

 
Regular Show Q&OOOHHHHHH!!
Friday March 27, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
North 200A
Creator and executive producer J. G. Quintel, executive producer Sean Szeles, and others celebrate the characters, moments, and catchphrases that turned Regular Show into an award-winning cultural phenomenon. The panel features good vibes, behind-the-scenes stories, and a conversation that will be anything but regular. The session includes audience Q&A and may also offer a glimpse into the new series coming soon.

Toonstock 17: We're Singing Again . . . with the Dynamic Music Partners!
Friday March 27, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm PDT
North 100B
Toonstock returns for a 17th entertaining panel, featuring the celebrated creative composers of copious cartoon music, the Emmy Award–winning Dynamic Music Partners. Perk up your ears for an hour of animated musical fun discussing the likes of Justice League, Teen Titans, Batman Beyond, The Zeta Project, The New Batman Superman Adventures, Marvel's Avengers Assemble, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, and more with DMP's terrific trio—Kristopher Carter, Lolita Ritmanis, and Michael McCuistion—alongside The Archive Guys Podcast hosts Matthew Patterson and DW Ferranti, and moderator Gary Miereanu. Prepare to raise your own voice during the beloved Batman: The Brave and the Bold sing-along to the landmark "Mayhem of the Music Meister" episode.

The Greatest Cartoons Ever!
Friday March 27, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
North 100B
ASIFA-Hollywood teams with renowned animation historian Jerry Beck (CartoonResearch.com, MeTV Toons) for a big-screen celebration of classic theatrical shorts featuring Popeye, Bugs Bunny, and legendary work by Chuck Jones and Tex Avery. Presented with historical context and live commentary, this screening invites audiences to rediscover why these cartoons became foundational to animation fandom and why they still resonate today.

Taskmaster LA: Bring Your Own Bestie
Friday March 27, 2026 8:45pm - 9:45pm PDT
North 100B
Taskmaster LA returns to WonderCon with a new twist: All team tasks! Three pairs of partners will have their friendship tested by Taskmaster Ryan Omega and assistant Reuben Bresler, for arbitrary points and comedy, based on the internationally popular TV show. Join Angelique Rockwood and Kiri Callaghan, Aki Benson and Shoshanna Ruth Green, and Dan Wood and Efran Nava for an evening of Taskmaster-style challenges and laughs.

Saturday

 
DC Comics: What's Next
Saturday March 28, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 207
Top DC storytellers dive deep into DC's comics, including DC: Next Level, DC Vertigo, DC's Absolute comic books, and more. Discover what's coming next from the writers and artists shaping the future of the DC Universe, get behind-the-scenes insights into upcoming series, and learn how these creators are expanding the scope of DC storytelling.

 
The Characters That Raised Us: Creators of '90s Animation
Saturday March 28, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 300E
The creators behind Hey Arnold!, Daria, and Johnny Bravo, along with SpongeBob SquarePants director Derek Drymon, come together to share how the characters that defined the 1990s were born. From first sketches to cultural impact, Craig Bartlett, Susie Lewis, Derek Drymon, and Van Partible offer an inside look at the creative process, plus a live Q&A with fans.

 
Moon Prism Poptarts: A History of Sailor Moon in North America
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 208
Erica Victoria Espejo (author of The Fangirl Diaries) and Stan Oh (VTuber) set up your VCR and fight evil by moonlight in this look back at the iconic 1990s magical girl series. These Moonies discuss what happens when you bring Sailor Moon to American shores in the 1990s and explore how the series was adapted and received. The panel looks back at the “meatball head” fans love and adore.

 
The WonderCon 2026 Masquerade
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:30pm - 11:00pm PDT
North 200A
The annual onstage costume competition celebrates the amazing cosplay creativity and talents of WonderCon attendees. This is not a dance or party, but a series of onstage presentations of fan-crafted costumes, with trophies, generous cash prizes, and other awards, judged by professional costume designers. The show emcee is Ashley Eckstein, founder of the Her Universe fashion and lifestyle brand and the voice of Ahsoka Tano for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: Forces of Destiny, and more. There is also special entertainment during the judging break, with a new performance by the talented Corps Dance Crew and a big new Star Wars–inspired show by the Lucasfilm-approved Saber Guild lightsaber group. Doors open at 8:00 for audience seating, but the line for choice seating always starts to form earlier. No flash photography, please.

 
StreetPass OC: Nintendo Quizbowl XI Revenge of the Quiz
Saturday March 28, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 213CD
Nintendo Quizbowl invites attendees to test their Nintendo knowledge and make their way to the top of the hill. Hosts Kiet Pham, Ryan Lu, and Adam Shere lead a round of pain, laughs, and challenging video game trivia as participants compete for an opportunity to win prizes. Let the Quizzening continue!

Sunday

 
Trailer Park
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
North 100B
Seize the opportunity to watch some of the best and most exciting genre trailers with hundreds of fellow fans. Cheer for your favorites and discover upcoming hidden gems as this longstanding convention tradition comes to WonderCon.

 
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog Interactive Screening
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 207
WonderCon closes the curtain the only proper way: with villainy, harmonies, and a little light freeze-ray action. Fandom Charities and Hellmouth Events host their annual interactive screening of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, marking 14 years as WonderCon's unofficial closing event. This is not a quiet sit-and-watch experience. With on-screen open captions and lyric sheets provided, you are encouraged to cheer, boo, and sing along throughout. Root for Dr. Horrible. Swoon for Penny. Applaud Moist's quiet dedication. Boo "Captain Hammer, Corporate Tool." Make Bad Horse proud.

The Future of Doctor Who
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 208
What's next for the long-running BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who in the post-Disney era? Hear from experts and share your opinions with the return of this popular interactive panel, voted by fans as the second-best panel at SDCC 2025. Learn all about the upcoming special and the latest casting news and views. Moderated by CNN's Sandro Monetti.

 

Local Hype: Daughter’s Deli, WonderCon 2026 Programming, Ramada Inn Homeless Scandal & LA Material News Outlet Coming

How was your Oscar's viewing party? And, if living nearby the Oscars, how was picking up your car for a least $409?

 

Update: 

We Like L.A. has some good picks for St Patrick's Day, sneaking up on us tomorrow.

 

 

 

Daughter’s Deli, the only Jewish deli in West Hollywood, is moving, their current location's last day is March 29th. They'll still be running through online ordering, but there new location won't be open till the Summer, check their website.
 

 

📣Calling all attendees! 📣The full #WonderCon programming schedule for March 27–29 is now available to view on our website! Plan your #WC2026 weekend and grab your tickets here: https://t.co/XcFjpjAPNU pic.twitter.com/Pn5N24mVKU

— WonderCon (@WonderCon) March 13, 2026

WonderCon 2026 Programming Schedule is up now, we'll have a break down of our faves later this week. 

City of Los Angeles bought a Ramada Inn for $10.2 million to house homeless

Since then, they started sending money to a NGO to takeover the project. Its now sat vacant for 4 years and $20 MILLION has been spent, meant to house only 32 people

No work being done. Money laundering… pic.twitter.com/kdviHNulsG

— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) March 16, 2026

A lot of social media online is talking notice to this Ramada Inn intended for homeless housing that sat empty for years with no reason why. Here's hoping for some answers. 

Personal news: I left @latimes in December after 11 years + joined L.A. Material — a new, soon-to-launch local news outlet.

We have a small but mighty team and our site is up! No stories yet but I’m excited to show soon what we’ve been working on.https://t.co/GPNT1JAc1J

— Matt Hamilton (@_hamilton_matt) March 10, 2026

Maybe the new local outlet LA Material will be covering when it comes out later this year. 

Universal Fan Fest Nights Back This April

 

Universal Fan Fest Nights is back, later this April. Specifically, 12 nights only: April 23-25; May 1-3, 7-9, 14-16, 2026. You can grab tickets here. 

What's big about this, is that it's happening at all. They tried it for the first time, last year, having these special nights with these different characters/worlds that aren't all owned by Universal being celebrated with experiences, photo-ops and food. One of the big ones is how they'll be tackling Scooby-Doo! Many doubt and real Great Danes will be at the park, but maybe big puppets?

We don't even have the full roster of all the different worlds/characters, but Star Trek doesn't look like it's coming back.

A lot seems to be from events from Universal Japan, that change up their park more every year based on different anime. Which brings up the latest news of a special Sailor Moon short being shown. It's called Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the Miracle: Moon Palace Chapter Deluxe. And, for whatever legal or monetary reasons, it will not be dubbed, but be in the original Japanese for you to watch. So enjoy the sub.

This is what we have for sure, as of writing this alongside this short.

 
    Scooby-Doo Meets The Universal Monsters: Mystery on the Backlot. This all-new, immersive walk-through adventure is designed to give guests the sensation of stepping into a live-action mystery with the Scooby-Doo gang and the Universal Monsters. Guests will travel to the destination via Studio Tour tram where they have a chance to walk along a movie studio backlot with Scooby-Doo himself and his pals Fred, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy. The exciting escapade will challenge them to solve a mystery involving the most legendary Universal Monsters in cinematic history, including Frankenstein, Dracula, Bride of Frankenstein and Wolf Man, as they navigate portions of Universal’s world-famous outdoor film sets, from the cobblestone streets of Little Europe to the iconic Court of Miracles, the original filming locations for historic Universal horror films Frankenstein (1931) and The Wolf Man (1941). 

 
    ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show. ONE PIECE returns to Universal Fan Fest Nights, but this time as a live show extravaganza at the WaterWorld show venue. Inspired by the success of the Universal Studios Japan production, ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show will invite guests to a whirlwind performance featuring a cast of ONE PIECE fan-favorite characters. With action, comedy and chaos taking center stage, guests will be transported to the very heart of the world of ONE PIECE – enveloped in friendship, freedom and mayhem. 

 
    The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Forbidden Forest: A Search for the Hippogriff. This new, unique, walk-through experience will take guests into the depths of the Forbidden Forest in search of a lost Hippogriff. With guidance from a Hogwarts Professor, they will encounter magical creatures and familiar beasts as they face a series of obstacles which will require the guests to summon their bravery and spell-casting skills to help a Hippogriff in need.

 
    SUPER NINTENDO WORLD – Colorful Yoshi Celebration. This year’s Universal Fan Fest Nights introduces a vibrant, multi-colored Yoshi celebration in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. This all-new adventure will welcome guests to explore the land, where they will have a chance to meet new, colorful Yoshis who can be found throughout the Mushroom Kingdom. 

 
    DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep. This fan-favorite immersive experience returns due to popular demand, along with some enhancements. Inspired by the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game™, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D), this epic walk-through experience will welcome guests and fans to partake in a one-of-a-kind adventure and explore the fantastic world of D&D. Guests will join the Harpers—a heroic spy network—to foil a plot by the legendary beholder Xanathar and save the city of Waterdeep. 

We'll update you with more as it comes out. 

Street Fair Celebration for Lauren Halsey's "sister dreamer" Sculpture Park

 

*It's already in our Weekly What To Do Section, but that the put the effort in to make and ol' school effort of making a flyer with all the information available, we're posting on it again.

You are invited to a street fair celebrating the opening of

sister dreamer
lauren halsey’s architectural ode to tha surge n splurge
of south central los angeles


This Saturday, March 14, 2026

11AM–6PM

 W 76th St. & Western Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90047

Please note that due to the scale of the street fair and limited parking in the surrounding neighborhood, rideshare is strongly encouraged.

Installed on the street where the artist grew up, sister dreamer is Lauren Halsey’s largest work to date: a permanent sculpture park and community gathering space dedicated to the cultural life and history of South Central. The project features a landscaped courtyard with water elements, fruit trees, and native plantings, as well as architectural structures clad in sculptural concrete panels. Two entrances are marked by eight Sphinxes and eight Hathoric columns honoring the artist’s personal heroes, family members, and community leaders. 

Hype: Scary Movie, In A Violent Nature 2, The Fan Is Out There, Rick and Morty Megasphere & Scott Pilgrim EX

 

 

Scary Movie is back and is ready to be as stupid and dirty as it possibly as it can be. It looks like it's going hard to go after everything Gen Z. Paramount is in a weird place hiring a bunch of MeTooed, white men  for cheap, but they also straight up have the Wayans Bros making this.

The trailer does show off making fun of a lot of horror movies over the years. Not sure, why they couldn't just call it Scary Movie 6. 

 

 Guess who is back? Johnny's back and we're ready to see him take down a summer camp. We can only hope for more iconic views and calming, relaxing walks through the forests after victims. The real joy of the first film was just chilling with Johnny on his long stalks.

 

You can enter to win “The Fan Is Out There” experience at Fooji starting March 10 at 11:00 am ET until March 20 at 11:59 pm ET. See the official contest website for full rules and terms & conditions.

One superfan winner and their chosen investigation partner will disappear into the desert for nine days to marathon the entire series inside an undisclosed, off-grid facility in Joshua Tree.

This is to promote that the X-Files is currently streaming on Pluto TV with all 11 seasons There's a “The Fan Is Out There” marathon on Monday, April 20, on Pluto TV, available anywhere fans stream, with no subscription required.

A new season of Rick and Morty is supposed to be coming out soon? Check out this collab with our favorite pixel artist Paul Robertson, who might have not have kept up with the later seasons of the show.

 

Writing about Paul Robertson, he's part of the team behind Scott Pilgrim EX, out now, as he was a major developer on the first game. It's made by his friends at Tribute Games, not Ubisoft, as made clear on their social media.

Weekly What To Do: That Pie's Power Is Over 9,000 !?!

 

Let's Not Forget

 

HOLLYWOOD STREET CLOSURES FOR 2026 OSCARS® WEEK

To accommodate the construction of press risers and pre-show stages along the Oscars red carpet, all lanes of Hollywood Boulevard are closed from Orange Drive to Highland Avenue from 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

MTA will begin re-routing bus traffic and subway trains will bypass the Ovation Hollywood station after the last regularly scheduled train on Saturday, March 14, until the first scheduled train after 6 a.m. on Monday, March 16.

Between Sunday, March 1, and Oscars Sunday, March 15, additional streets and sidewalks will be closed for varying periods.

 

 
ULTIMATE BADASSES
ALIENS 40TH ANNIVERSARY FAN FEST

Wed March 11, 3-8pm

We Can Be Heroes in Chatsworth, CA  9449 DESOTO AVE.
CHATSWORTH CA. 91311
*Autographs and photo ops will be available for a fee set by talent.

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of ALIENS with an all-star gathering of the Colonial Marines and crew. Special Guests:
• Michael Biehn — Cpl. Hicks
• Jenette Goldstein — Pvt. Vasquez
• Ricco Ross — Pvt. Frost
• Mark Rolston — Pvt. Drake
• Cynthia Dale Scott — Cpl. Dietrich
• Carl Troop — Alien Warrior
Special appearance by actor Jennifer Blanc-Biehn!

 

I LIVE HERE NOW in 35mm + Q&A with filmmaker Julie Pacino and actors Sheryl Lee and Lucy Fry. Moderated by Finn Wittrock.
Thu. Mar 12, 2026 | 7:30pm
Aero Theatre
$

Julie Pacino’s feature debut is a visually arresting journey into the labyrinth of the female psyche. Shot on 35mm, I LIVE HERE NOW blends surrealist horror with psychological depth, drawing comparisons to Lynchian narratives and films like BLACK SWAN.

 

Screamfest Presents THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE & SCISSOR SLEEPOVER w/ Amy Holden Jones Q&A
Thu, Mar 12
7:30 PM-9:27 PM
Glendale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 2026 Oscar Nominee Spotlights at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Nominee Spotlight tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors (age 62+), and $5 for students and children (age 17-). Ticket prices for Academy Museum members are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for students and children. 

March 12, 2026 | 7pm | Best Picture
Producers of films nominated in the Best Picture category share key insights and favorite stories on how their films got made. 

Participants: Ed Guiney, Lars Knudsen, and Andrew Lowe (Bugonia),  

Joseph Kosinski, Chad Oman and Jerry Bruckheimer (F1), Guillermo del Toro, J. Miles Dale, and Scott Stuber (Frankenstein), Liza Marshall, Pippa Harris, and Nicolas Gonda (Hamnet), Eli Bush (Marty Supreme), Sara Murphy (One Battle After Another), Emilie Lesclaux (The Secret Agent), Maria Ekerhovd and Andrea Berentsen Ottmar (Sentimental Value), Sev Ohanian (Sinners), Marissa McMahon, Teddy Schwarzman, Will Janowitz, Ashley Schlaifer and Michael Heimler (Train Dreams) 

Introduced and moderated by: Academy Governor-at-Large Effie T. Brown and Academy Governor Jennifer Fox of the Producers Branch. 

March 13, 2026 | 7pm | International Feature Film
International filmmakers representing their nominated work engage in lively conversation, discussing the impact their films have had at home and abroad. Countries and regions outside the US submit a single film for consideration. 

Participants: Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value), Kleber Mendonça Filho (The Secret Agent), Jafar Panahi (It Was Just an Accident), Oliver Laxe (Sirāt), Kaouther Ben Hania (The Voice of Hind Rajab) 

Introduced and moderated by: Wanuri Kahiu and Michèle Ohayon, co-chairs of the International Feature Film Award Executive Committee.  

March 14, 2026 | 11am | Makeup and Hairstyling
Nominees in the Makeup and Hairstyling category discuss their nominated works at the Makeup and Hair Symposium.  

During the same day from 10am–3pm, the Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby will showcase* an array of production materials from the nominated films, including concept sketches and character maquettes. 

Participants: Cliona Furey, Mike Hill, and Jordan Samuel (Frankenstein), Ken Diaz, Mike Fontaine, and Shunika Terry (Sinners), Kyoko Toyokawa, Naomi Hibino, and Tadashi Nishimatsu (Kokuho), Kazu Hiro, Glen Griffin, and Bjoern Rehbein (The Smashing Machine), Thomas Foldberg and Anne Cathrine Sauerberg (The Ugly Stepsister) 

Introduced and moderated by: Academy Governors Linda Flowers, Gerald Quist, and Gigi Williams of the Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch. 

 

PAC-MAN BEYOND— FROM 8-BIT TO INFINITE BITE.
March 13 (Fri) – March 22 (Sun)
Open March 13: 12 – 4 PM
March 14-22: 11AM – 7PM daily

EXHIBIT A GALLERY

1056 S Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90019

Looks like they want you making reservations 

 

This exhibition is a collection that transforms the journey and evolution of PAC-MAN - the iconic arcade game from the 1980s, as art. 45 years since its debut, PAC-MAN has evolved beyond a simple game character into a beloved icon around the world. This exhibition honors PAC-MAN's retro origins while showcasing its many facets through art.

 

 

Dragon Ball Pop-Up Tour USA 2026

Mar 13 - Mar 15

The Shops at Santa Anita

Free

*Distributed until supply lasts.
*1 per person.
*Distributed method and time are subject to change without notice.

Dive into the ultimate fan experience at the Dragon Ball POP-UP TOUR. Explore dynamic themed zones inspired by the Dragon Ball universe, snap photos with striking character backdrops, try your hand at game demos and interactive hands-on experiences, collect exclusive giveaways, and browse a curated selection of official Dragon Ball figures, model kits, games, and collectibles, all at this high-energy, limited-time pop-up event.

 

 

The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor Presents: Dark Masquerade
March, Friday the 13th and Saturday, February 14th
The Queen Mary: 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802
Tickets start at $59 + fees.
This is a 21+ event. A valid government-issued ID is required for entry and to purchase alcoholic
beverages. Tickets start at $59 + fees.

 

Apparently, the event went so well last month, they're bringing it back for another Friday the 13th this March.

From the same people who bring you the current incarnation of Dark Harbor comes a very spooky event. Where you can be spooky in love and also scared. So, yes, it's a couples themed haunt just in time for the second Friday the 13th this year.

 

"Dress to haunt—and be haunted—at Dark Masquerade, an after-hours takeover of the Queen Mary. Sway through a high-energy masquerade dance party under dimmed chandeliers and creeping fog, then slip into the ship’s belly for story-driven encounters where Dark Harbor icons pull you deeper into their legends.

Descend six fathoms below the waterline for Gale’s Requiem, follow bass-thick vibrations down grated catwalks as you slip past gauges and humming pipes, stand inside the “resonance” circle to feel the pulse climb, and watch Dr. Edwin Masters’ final test derail as Graceful Gale seizes the baton and turns the room—and you—into her orchestra; clutch a single red glowstick for The Search for Mary, weaving with your sweetheart through shadowed corridors in pursuit of mischievous Scary Mary; then brave Sweethearts’ Slaughterhouse, where you’ll peek past swinging kitchen doors, decode the Chef’s love-letter menu, and decide if you dare accept his bite-sized “tastings” before the dessert bites back."

 

KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE, the timeless and beloved classic from Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki and globally celebrated animation house Studio Ghibli, comes to North American cinemas, presented newly remastered in 4K, exclusively in IMAX theatres. 

 

ArtNight Pasadena • Spring 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026, 6:00-10:00 pm.

Free

ArtNight is Pasadena’s signature cultural event. Produced by the Cultural Affairs Division in partnership with Pasadena cultural organizations, it is a dynamic open house event that takes place twice a year — typically the 2nd Fridays of March and October — from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Partner arts and culture organizations provide free entry and programming — visual arts, literary arts, dance, music, and theater. 

 

 

TFcon Los Angeles 2026
Friday, Mar 13 at 5 pm to Sunday, Mar 15 at 4 pm
Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel & Convention Center

$7.18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holi Beach Festival 2026 – LA’s Biggest Festival of Color

Sat, Mar 14 • 12 pm

$28.52

 

Get ready for one of Southern California’s most vibrant and high-energy beach festivals of the year. Holi Beach Festival combines music, color, food, and beachside vibes into one unforgettable day.

 

RAKUGAKI will launch its new exhibition on Saturday, March 14, beginning with art available online and an online tour at 12:00 PM. Following the tour, the gallery opens at 1:00 PM, welcoming visitors to explore a vibrant collection of contemporary illustrations and character‑driven artworks. A public reception will be held from 6:00–9:00 PM, offering an opportunity to meet artists and celebrate the opening of this imaginative, multi‑style showcase. @ Giant Robot

 

Special Program: Exploring Relooted and the Intersection of Gaming and Repatriation
March 14, 2026 | 1:00PM - 4:00PM

The Fowler Museum at UCLA

Free 

 

Presented in partnership with the UCLA Department of Design Media Arts, the UCLA Game Lab, and Nyamakop, this program centers on Relooted, an innovative video game by the South African studio Nyamakop. In the game, players undertake a high-stakes mission to reclaim African cultural artifacts from Western museums, blending action-driven gameplay with urgent questions of restitution and cultural memory.

 

 

sister dreamer lauren halsey’s architectural ode to tha surge n splurge of south central los angeles
March 14, 2026 - September 2027
76th Street and Western Avenue, South Central Los Angeles

Free 

Melding architecture and sculpture, sister dreamer lauren halsey’s architectural ode to tha surge n splurge of south central los angeles is a sculpture park and monument to South Central Los Angeles, the neighborhood artist Lauren Halsey and her family have lived in for generations.

Located on the corner of Western Avenue and 76th Street in South Central LA, the work invites residents and community members to envision what creative innovation can look like outside of traditional venues for contemporary art. 

 

Selected Shorts: Virtue & Vice
Saturday, Mar 14, 2026
3pm and 7pm at the Getty Center
Tickets $25 

Join us for two captivating performances as actors of stage and screen bring literature to life through readings of humorous and poignant tales of saints, sinners, and everyone in between. Delve into moral quandaries, tempting missteps, and just enough wickedness to keep things delightfully unpredictable.
Hosted by Selected Shorts radio show host Meg Wolitzer (The Interestings, The Wife).

 

 

KCRW PieFest & Contest

 

Join KCRW at the Autry Museum for the ultimate celebration of pie on March 14, 2026 (Pi Day), hosted by KCRW Good Food host and SoCal Pie Queen Evan Kleiman.

The event features a pie marketplace with 25+ vendors, food trucks, baking demos, a beer garden, activities for all ages, free access to The Autry Museum, and a massive pie-baking contest. Bakers will compete to impress our judges, a collection of LA’s finest chefs and food writers. Meanwhile, event guests will view competition pies and vote for winners across multiple visual categories.

This event is free and open to the public. 

 

 

St. Paddy's Day Celebration on the Promenade

Saturday, Mar 14 from 6 pm to 9 pm

1300 3rd Street Promenade

Free 

 

Celebrate St.Paddy's Day on Third Street Promenade! Live music, drinks, games, and a themed photo booth!

 

 

 

 

Lucky's St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl
March 14, 2026
4PM - 10PM

Santa Monica
Hundreds of Crawlers
6+ Venues
1-2 Drinks or Shots 

$$ 

 

Bring your crew, wear your green and get ready for a day full of green drinks, shamrocks, and epic bar-hopping fun— let’s make this St. Patrick’s Day unforgettable! 

 

Awards Show Watch Party
Sunday, Mar 15, 2026, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dynasty Typewriter
2511 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Free 

 

Awards shows, WHO NEEDS THEM!!? Hollywood, that’s who. And NOTHING says Hollywood like our MacArthur park location. The Dynasty cordially invites YOU and YOUR friends to an FREE Oscars watch party the likes of which you’ve never watched! Fill out those ballot things if that’s your thing! Drink drinks from a cash bar if that’s your thing! Dress up like YOU’RE getting an Oscar! Have a red carpet moment on our floral navy carpet! Eat corn, drink, and be merry. PS: Bring an awards speech for ANYTHING you’d like to win an award for, and read it on the Dynasty stage during commercial breaks!

Hosted by GUY BRANUM!!!!!

 

Japan’s Theatrical Boom | From KOKUHO to Japanese Animation

Mon, Mar 16 • 7 pm

Japan House 

$40

 

Join us at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles for an exciting evening on the global rise of Japanese cinema, from kabuki-inspired films to anime hits

 

Leprechaun Back In Theaters

March 17

Cinemark Theatres

$ 

 

The original horror movie is back in theaters for St. Patrick's Day. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
Even More To Do:

 

 

CINE INSOMNIA IN MARCH - JAPANESE CINEMA
In Japanese with English subtitles

Fri, Mar 13: SAMURAI I: MUSASHI MIYAMOTO (1954) Starring Toshiro Mifune. First in director Hiroshi Inagaki's Samurai Trilogy!

Fri, Mar 20: LADY SNOWBLOOD: LOVE SONG OF VENGEANCE (1974) Director Toshiya Fujita’s sequel to LADY SNOWBLOOD!

Fri, Mar 27: TOKYO STORY (1953) A film by Yasujiro Ozu.

 

 

 

 

 

UCB, a cheapo comedy show almost every night, see comedians before they make podcasts and have
stories about the UCB and before they hit the big time.

 

Little Tokyo Farmers' Market Saturdays
9:00 am - 2:00 pm every Sat

Isamu Noguchi Plaza
244 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Free

 

"Join us at the Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market, a vibrant new Saturday tradition in the heart of Little Tokyo. Presented in partnership by JACCC and Food Access LA, this weekly market brings together fresh, affordable produce, rich cultural experiences, and meaningful community connection."

 

 

Smorgasburg Los Angeles

Every Sunday 

10am-4pm at @rowdtla
Free Entry, Family Friendly Beer Garden, No Pets.

 
Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, with markets in Los Angeles attracting 50,000 people each weekend to eat from a hundred local vendors.

 

 

 

Largo, known for comedy shows. Grab some tickets before everything sells out. Many new shows from some of LA's top comedians. We see Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt, Pete Holmes and Sarah Silverman performing here to name a few.

 

Film 

 

American Cinematheque-A celebrated independent theater group that brings both the talent and catalog of films to make for some of LA's best movie nights.

 

The Montalban Rooftop Movies

Check out classics and cult movies just a few stories above street level. Rooftop Movies at The Montalbán. & Rooftop Cinema Club

 New Bev-Tarantino owned independent theater with old school style

 

Brain Dead Studios-manages to fill its schedule almost every night

611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

 

Vidiots -A one-of-a-kind hub for film lovers, filmmakers, and everyone curious about cinema. A small theater is more than made-up for with the constant content and special screenings.

4884 Eagle Rock Blvd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cine Insomnia@Nuarte

Do you have Cine Insomnia? We have the cure! Join us at Landmark's Nuart Theatre for midnight weekend programs ranging from classic anime and horror to sci-fi favorites, offbeat musicals, cult sensations and more!

 

Local Hype: Pizza City Fest, IPIC Pasadena Closing, El Moro & The People Mover Problem

Pizza City Fest Los Angeles

April 25-26, 2026

L.A. LIVE 

$$ 

 

"Pizza City Fest offers a stellar lineup of Southern California’s best pizza makers in one location, giving fans the unique opportunity to taste, see live demos, and attend panel discussions with culinary experts over two days at L.A. LIVE."

 

You've got till April 28th to watch a movie at the IPIC Pasadena. Its parent company has filed for bankruptcy. via Pasadena Now

 

New churro place sounds really yummy from Time Out LA

Mexico City’s most famous churro shop has arrived in L.A.—and it’s worth the hype

 

El Moro

1524 Sunset Boulevard

 

WATCH: The long-delayed “people mover” at Los Angeles International Airport is still closed 3 years late and an estimated $1 billion over budget.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in 100 days and LAX travelers wonder if it will be ready? pic.twitter.com/hi6JoggpWo

— Matthew Seedorff (@MattSeedorff) March 4, 2026