A view of The Getty at sunset. Photo by Christina Champlin. Man, where were these blue skies all weekend? Not to worry, we’ve got a whole week of awesome to-dos to take advantage of a rain-free Los Angeles. This April 15-19 in L.A., you’ll find College Night at The Getty, a new Maurice Sendak exhibition at Skirball, Local’s Night at the Santa Monica Pier, the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Odd Nights at The Autry, The Poetry Brothel at El Cid, and much more. Jump into our full list below, and enjoy the week to come! Things To Do This Week M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA ..read more

Overcast morning at Vista Hermosa Park. Photo by Brian Champlin / We Like L.A> Well, we still can’t shake the rain, but hopefully a few afternoon showers won’t cancel your plans altogether. On offer for this Sunday in Los Angeles, you’ll find Second Sundays at USC Pacific Asia Museum, a spring concert from the Valley Cultural Center, a Boxing Expo at LA Plaza, the Pysanka Festival in East Hollywood, and more. Make sure you double check the weather before you venture out, but otherwise enjoy the day! Three Top Picks To Do This Sunday M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Fr ..read more

On the north end of Echo Park Lake. Jan. 18, 2022. Photo by Brian Champlin Cloudy early with rain sweeping through in the afternoon. Can’t shake these April showers, can we? On deck for this Saturday in Los Angeles you’ll find a special celebration at the Printers Museum, a short Film showcase at USC Fisher Museum, LA Succulents’ Cactus & Succulent Show, PaleyFest, a Cherry Blossom Festival, and more. Enjoy the to-dos, but mind the weather! Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission Spring Krazy Krafts Day – TP > This Satur ..read more

Summer will be here faster than you know it, which means it’s time to start planning. And remember when you plan early, there are also savings to be hand, especially when it comes to the Hollywood Bowl. In advance of single date tickets release (coming up May 7), the Bowl is currently offering “create-your-own” packages where guests can can build their own lineup of three or more concerts, while saving as compared to single-concert ticket prices. Benefits include: Priority ordering: Get the best-available seats before individual concerts go on sale May 7 Reduced fees: One low fee—no per-tick ..read more

Interior courtyard at the USC Pacific Asia Museum. Photo by Brian Champlin So it looks like another due diligence weekend in Los Angeles. What diligence will you be doing? Checking the weather, of course, as the rain forecasted has already postponed L.A. Taco Madness (boo!), and may yet affect other Saturday/Sunday events. Keep an eye out. As it stands, from April 12-14 in L.A., you can check out the Ivy Station Night Market Spring Fling, an escape room at the Petersen, a Krazy Krafts Day at the Printing Museum, a spring edition of LA Succulents Cactus & Succulent Show, In Sheeps Clothing ..read more

ED RUSCHA / NOW THEN exhibit at LACMA. Photo by Christina Champlin. Our week in Los Angeles began with an eclipse. But with the serenity of the rare celestial event behind us, we move on from the unusual to the usual: another fun list of ways to populate your social calendar over the next five days. From April 8-12 in L.A., you’ll find a new Ed Ruscha exhibition at LACMA, Meet the Grunion at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, After-hours Art-Making at JANM, PaleyFest, the Ivy Station Night Market Spring Fling, an escape room experience at the Petersen, a free movie night in Downtown Santa Monica, and m ..read more

Masters of Taste at The Rose Bowl. Photo by Brian Champlin Our favorite food festival of the year is on tap for this Sunday afternoon (see below for details), but if you can’t make that, we’ve got a few other ideas. Today in Los Angeles you’ll find Masters of Taste at The Rose Bowl, a new Ed Ruscha exhibition at LACMA, Gumby & Friends at Lodge Room, a family festival at The Getty, the Montrose Craft Beer Festival, the Renaissance Pleasure Faire, and more. Jump into our full list below. Three Top Picks To Do This Sunday M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission ..read more

Love Me (Bar)Tender at Truly LA. Photo by Christian Spencer for Memphis Tourism. Well, it looks like we’ll lean into the SoCal weekend with a few Friday sprinkles, but things should clear up in time to enjoy a bevy of excellent outdoor events. You ready? This April 5-7 in Los Angeles, check out an Elvis-themed pop-up in the Arts District, Aristotle/Alexander at The Getty Villa Theater Lab, First Fridays at NHM, the City of STEM Festival and LA Maker Faire, Masters of Taste at the Rose Bowl, the the Renaissance Pleasure Faire, ED RUSCHA / NOW THEN at LACMA, and more. Let’s get into the ful ..read more

The Other Art Fair at the Barker Hangar. Image via The Other Art Fair Ready to kick off your April in style? We’ve got of ideas to help welcome the new month around Los Angeles. This April 1-5, catch BLOOM! at South Coast Botanic Garden, Bergamot Comedy Festival, The Other Art Fair, Aristotle/Alexander at The Getty Villa Theater Lab, First Fridays at NHM, DTLA Art Night, and more. Things To Do This Week M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission, TP = Top Pick BLOOM! at South Coast Botanic Garden -> Discover the vibrant beauty of spring at the South Coast Botanic ..read more

Masters of Taste at The Rose Bowl, 2023. Photo by Christina Champlin April is here, which means it’s time again for our favorite food festival of year: Masters of Taste at The Rose Bowl. The annual benefit for Union Station Homeless Services really is something we’ve come to care about, and we’re thrilled to once again be a media sponsor for the event (it also means you can scroll down for a special discount code!). But if that’s not for you, not to worry. There is a lot on to choose from in the month to come. Over the next four weeks around Los Angeles you’ll find The Other Art Fair at Barker ..read more