Wed Apr 22, 2026 • 7:30 PM
The Ricardo Montalbán Theatre
1615 Vine St
Hollywood, CA 90028
$$
Comedy Gives Back presents Alt Comedy All-Stars 2026, the star-studded benefit show for Comedy Gives Back on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30pm. Taking place at The Montalbán Theatre in Los Angeles and featuring a stellar line-up of comedy legends to benefit, laugh AND do good at this very special fundraiser. The evening will feature Bob Odenkirk, Jon Hamm, David Cross and the cast of Mr. Show, Patton Oswalt, Doug Benson, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Laura Kightlinger and special guests to be announce
The WarriorsWed, Apr 22, 2026 | 7:30pm PT
David Geffen Theater
Starts at $5
In person: producer Lawrence Gordon and Academy Governor at Large Effie T. Brown
Wed, Apr 22, 8:00 PM
The Virgil
$13.65
Redacted presents
Future Fusion, a night of artists performing blends of electronic
music, jazz fusion, emo, and progressive rock. Genres that on their own
may have little in common, but together have created the sounds of our
childhood via video game and anime sound tracks, and continue to shape
our future in a post genre world. Join us and enjoy truly unique sounds,
whether you have a yearning for y2k nostalgia or are looking to a
future yet to come.
IFFLA takes place April 23-26, 2026 at Landmark Sunset Hollywood (8000 Sunset Blvd.) and Harmony Gold (7655 Sunset Blvd.)
$
IFFLA’s annual festival, now in its 23rd year, offers a vibrant program comprising features and shorts, including narrative, documentary, and animated works.This year IFFLA will feature 27 films, including seven narrative features, two documentary features, and 18 short films. Countries represented include India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Malaysia, Philippines, Japan, France, UK, Netherlands, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and USA.
Universal
Fan Fest Nights is approaching and they've shoved a lot of fun fandoms
in this year. C' ya Star Trek! We have the full roster after the jump,
but it's got plenty of anime with both One Piece and Sailor Moon and
good ol' Scooby-Doo teamed-up with the Universal Monsters. And, there's
specialty merch and food throughout the park.
Universal
Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood kicks off on Thursday,
April 23 and continues select nights through Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Tickets can be purchased
here.
Horror Chunks
Thursday, April 23 • 5 PM - 11 PM
Angel City Brewery Los Angeles, CA
0-$50
21+
This isn’t your typical movie night: the film will play on multiple screens throughout the brewery. Walk, sip, chat, and catch two haunting indie horror shorts plus live Q&As with the filmmakers. No theater. No rows. No rules. Just craft beer, creeping tension, and pure psychological horror energy.
AMC THRILLS & CHILLS
You Didn’t Stay Out of the WoodsDon’t say we didn’t warn you. Survive three Fridays of creepy cabin classics like EVIL DEAD (4/24), CABIN FEVER (5/1), and CABIN IN THE WOODS (5/8).
Earnest C. Macabre (Dastmalchian) and Goria Dreadly (Kilpatrick) discuss their forthcoming horror comics The Accessories and Kingdom of Earth, interview ghoulish guests (Dr. Z, John Goblikon, Steve Agee) in a Late Night Talk Show format and screen Ed Wood’s The Bride of the Monster with live commentary from Jonah Ray and more! DRESS UP as your favorite monster! All ticket holders will also receive special cool spooky stuff!
Hammer
10899 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
This event is FREE and for College Students only. Valid student ID required.
Arts Party is an annual event designed for college students from all over Southern California, organized by the Hammer Student Association (HSA) with collaboration from UCLA Campus Events Commission (CEC).
Join us for an unforgettable evening with live music by Destin Conrad and student DJ openers, art-making workshops with Cayetano Talavera and L.A. Zine Fest, and after-hours access to the galleries! Food trucks, cash bar, free swag, and a photobooth will also be available through the night.
4216 Melrose AveLos Angeles, CA
$17.85
Your childhood soundtrack, REMIXED for the club! from Disney Channel bangers to iconic 2010 hits
The Elysian Theater
1944 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039
$13.29
Join us for karaoke night on impossible mode as we replace the lyrics to any SONG with words from a specific TEXT, then try to sing the results on the spot. Our songwriting system, THE WEIRD ALGORITHM, matches each line syllable-for-syllable so you can sing along if you know the tune. It all happens live: each song has never been heard before and will never be heard again.
April 24-26
Free
Sat Apr 25, 2026 • 12:00 PM
Northridge Park
10120 Reseda Blvd
Northridge, CA 91324
Food is more than just something we share at the table. It is a way to celebrate culture, build community, and connect with one another. When neighbors come together to enjoy great food, music, and traditions, it strengthens the sense of belonging that makes Los Angeles such a special place to call home.
Come weigh in on Councilmember John Lee's BBQ Contest, moderated and judged by KCRW Good Food host Evan Kleiman, and author, journalist, and food critic Gustavo Arellano.
Live performances by Smiley Bones Jones and Jimetta Rose and The Voices of Creation.
Music by KCRW's DJ Raul Campos
Film School II: The Return is a group exhibition opening at Giant Robot 2 in Los Angeles. The show begins Saturday April 25th with a reception from 6 to 9 PM. Giant Robot 2, located at 2062 Sawtelle Blvd in Los Angeles.
The exhibition brings together a wide range of artists whose work draws from film, storytelling, and visual culture. The show highlights different approaches to narrative through painting, illustration, and mixed media.
A live Instagram tour will take place on April 25th at 12 PM, with artwork available online the same day. The exhibition runs through May 12th.
$$
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.
Magic Box LA
1933 Broadway Blvd, Los Angeles, California
$tarts at $30
A new designer toy convention with art and collectibles. We'll see how it goes.
DCon comes back from Vegas to Pasadena this June, will it have a home to come back to if there's a new con taking its place? Never liked it's move to Anaheim either.
planchetteRachel Harrison, Liz Larner, Rebecca Morris
April 25–May 23, 2026
Opening reception:
Saturday, April 25, 6–8 pm
Gallery hours:
Tuesday–Saturday, 10 am–6 pm
Regen Projects is pleased to present planchette, an exhibition of sculpture and painting by Rachel Harrison, Liz Larner and Rebecca Morris. This is the first time these influential artists have shown together, despite their parallel contributions to the reinvigoration of contemporary abstraction.
Arts Open San Pedro 2026Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26, 2026
Family Hours: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Event Hours: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
After Party: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium + additional locations
Park at one of four hubs each with plenty of parking and all connected by free trolley routes:
Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles, 112 E 22nd St, San Pedro, CA 90731
Cabrillo Aquarium 3720 Stephen M White Dr.
Angels Gate Cultural Center 3601 Gaffey St
Downtown San Pedro with parking lots at 6th/Mesa and 6th/Centre
Admissions is free, attendees are encouraged to RSVP
Arts Open San Pedro 2026 returns with a free, two-day, citywide arts experience featuring open studios, live performances, art walks, and interactive programming across the San Pedro Arts & Cultural District. Visitors will have rare access to 150+ working artists and creative spaces throughout the waterfront, downtown, and historic corridors.
Killer Fitness
822 N Hollywood Way Burbank, CA
$13
We
are ecstatic to bring you this Cannon Films classic, Contra Celluloid
presents AMERICAN NINJA! We are hosting an American Ninja reunion with
cast and crew in attendance, joining us is director Sam Fristenberg
(Troll 2), actors Judie Aronson (Friday the 13th IV), Tadashi Yashimita
(Gymkata), and Phil Brock! At the height of the 80’s Ninjasploitation
craze, this film’s popularity has surpassed 80’s nostalgia and has
cemented itself as a cult classic.
Apr 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Plaza México, 3100 E Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, CA 90262
Free
Celebrate the joy of childhood at our Día del Niño festival! Enjoy live entertainment, kids crafts, games, interactive activities, food vendors, and fun surprises throughout the plaza. A full day dedicated to smiles, laughter, and family fun.
Sunday, April 26, 2026; 9am – 4pm
New Route — Three Miles of Open Streets Connecting Santa Monica Blvd and Westwood Blvd to Enjoy CicLAvia’s Pop-Up Park for the Day
Free
First CicLAvia Open Streets Event of 2026!
On Sunday, April 26, between 9am - 4pm, CicLAvia kicks off its 65th car-free open streets event, and first of 2026, catalyzing vibrant public spaces, active transportation and good health. CicLAvia—West LA connects Santa Monica Blvd and Westwood Blvd, welcoming everyone of all ages and abilities to enjoy this day-long 3-mile pop-up park. Always free, participants will enjoy the day by walking, jogging, biking, skating, or simply spectating. Participants can show up anywhere along the route between 9am-4pm to enjoy the open streets, taking the time to explore, and enjoy a great day.
Check out the
Local Gems along the route here CicLAvia—West LA includes two hubs filled with plenty of activities and programs. Hubs are walking zones (mandatory dismounts) and meeting points along the route and includes the Santa Monica Blvd Hub located on Santa Monica Blvd, west of Centinela Ave; and the Westwood Hub on Westwood Blvd south of Le Conte. Hubs offer family-friendly activities, restrooms, free water refilling stations, free basic bike repair, bike parking, places to sit and meet up with friends and family, and first aid. Free pedicab rides are available at each hub’s information booth. In addition to the two hubs, there will be a Pit Stop on Santa Monica Blvd near Purdue Ave with water, restrooms, and free basic bike repair available.
Orcas: Our Shared Future invites visitors to explore the powerful connections between orcas, people, and the oceans we all share. Through life-size orca family replicas and dynamic installations, guests will discover how these intelligent, family-centered animals live, communicate, and thrive. Captivating sculpture, masks, and prints by Indigenous artists of the Pacific Northwest Coast that honor the compelling relationships between orcas and Northwest Coast First Nations will provide additional perspectives on the orca-human connection. Weaving together science and culture, the exhibition examines the complex lives of these fascinating animals.
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, 90027
Price
$59
The closing night event of this year's Los Feliz Film Fest is a special screening of the treasured family adventure beside LA's own UNESCO World Heritage Site, Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House at Barnsdall Art Park, with stunning views of filming locations like The Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, and Frank Lloyd Wright's Ennis House.
Enjoy a panoramic view of Los Angeles, then rocket back to the 1930s in our Barnsdall Gallery Theatre. The evening concludes with a panel discussion featuring members of the filmmaking team and representatives from The Rocketeer Trust and The Disney Archives exploring the process of adapting graphic novel to cinema.
April 28 + 29, 2026 7:00 PM + 9:30 PM
Enormous Things an ensemble musical about Claes Oldenburg, the real-life contemporary sculptor of enormous everyday objects, which he made because he was in love with a giant from another realm. But when his window to that realm gets blocked, he go on a journey to meet other famous sculptors of enormous works in order to understand how they are able to get their inspiration back, and learn why each even makes art in the first place. Also Jeff Koons is the villain. He weirds us out.
Even More To Do:
The DTLA Alliance Community Trust, in partnership with the Colburn School, is presenting
Lunchtime Concerts at Colburn,
a weekly midday performance series taking place every Tuesday from
April 7th through May 5th (12:00pm-1:00pm) at Colburn Plaza in DTLA.
Designed
as an easy cultural break during the workday, the series invites
Downtown workers, residents and visitors to enjoy live music and dance
performed by Colburn’s students. The one hour performances are free and
open to the public, offering an accessible way to experience high
quality arts programming in the heart of the city.
To further
encourage foot traffic and local engagement, attendees will also have
the chance to win a weekly $25 gift card to nearby California Plaza
dining spots.
Saturdays and Sundays April 4 – May 17, 2026 · 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Only minutes from Pasadena at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA
$28.00 - $275.00
We
offer the public an opportunity to experience a true Renaissance of our
Renaissance, one that was introduced 60 years ago. The Faire is one of
the most diverse places on Earth and an escape from the stresses and
demands of the modern-day. We offer cutting-edge performances, artisans,
and culinary delights.
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.
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 AngelesEvery Sunday
10am-4pm at
@rowdtlaFree 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
.
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
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
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!
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