Things to do in Los Angeles

Friday, Oct 30

The Baby Radio Mystery Hour

The Elysian Theater

Join Tyler Walker and Lilliana Winkworth for The Baby Radio Mystery Hour on October 29, 2026, at 7:30 PM, featuring two brand-new Halloween adventures with everyone's favorite fictional crime-solving baby. Expect spine-chilling live Foley and performances from LA's top comedians that will thrill and chill you. Tickets are priced at $20-25, so grab yours and prepare for a night of laughter and mystery!

Friday, Oct 30

Seasons of America with Teddy Abrams & Ray Chen

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Join conductor Teddy Abrams and renowned violinist Ray Chen for "Seasons of America," a captivating concert that explores the rich tapestry of American symphonic music. Experience a dynamic performance featuring a blend of classical and contemporary works that celebrate the diverse sounds of the nation. Don't miss this musical journey on October 29, 2026!

Saturday, Oct 31

Spookimon Night

Benny Boy Brewing

Join us for Spookimon Night at Benny Boy Brewing on October 30, 2026, from 7 PM to 11:30 PM! Enjoy a night filled with Pokémon-themed fun, featuring DJ WeeJay spinning tracks, Pokémon trivia from 8 PM to 10 PM, and local market vendors. Costumes are encouraged, and with free entry for those 21 and over, it's the perfect way to celebrate your love for Pokémon!

Sunday, Nov 1

Halloween Party at Benny’s

Benny Boy Brewing

Join us for a thrilling Halloween Party at Benny Boy Brewing on October 31, 2026, from 6 PM to midnight! Enjoy free entry, delicious offerings from food trucks, and valet parking while mingling with fellow ghouls and goblins in a fun, 21+ atmosphere. Don't miss out on a night filled with spooky surprises and good times!

Sunday, Nov 1

CARRIE

The Elysian Theater

Join us for a thrilling performance of "CARRIE" at The Elysian on October 31, 2026, from 9:30 PM to 10:45 PM. Experience the iconic story of a young girl with telekinetic powers as she navigates the challenges of high school and revenge. Tickets are priced between $20-$25, with general admission seating available 15 minutes before showtime—don't miss this hauntingly captivating night!

Thursday, Nov 12

Ok Goodnight

1720

Join OK Goodnight at 1720 in Los Angeles for an electrifying night of progressive metal infused with soaring melodies and cinematic energy. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and while the event is all ages, VIP tables are available for those 21 and over, offering premium bottle service and priority admission. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

Thursday, Nov 12

Tuna USA World Tour

The Vermont Hollywood

Join the Tuna USA World Tour at Vermont Hollywood on November 12 from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM for an unforgettable evening of entertainment. While specific performers and activities are not detailed, you can expect a lively atmosphere and a celebration of Tuna's unique charm. Don't miss this chance to be part of a fun-filled night!

Friday, Nov 13

Dogs Only Social Club

Benny Boy Brewing

Join the Dogs Only Social Club at Benny Boy Brewing for a fun-filled evening dedicated to our furry friends! From 6 PM to 9 PM, enjoy beer and cider while your pup socializes safely, and indulge in delicious food from Shouraibbq. The first 50 attendees will receive goodie bags, and there will be eco-friendly giveaways, making this a perfect community gathering for dog lovers—21+ only!

Saturday, Nov 14

Applefest Weekend 1

Benny Boy Brewing

Join us for Applefest Weekend 1 at Benny Boy Brewing, where we celebrate all things apple with delicious eats, live music, and cozy new merchandise! Participate in our Community Crush, where you can help press apples for cider from 12 PM to 5 PM each day, and enjoy a complimentary pint of the cider you helped create when it's ready. Don't miss this fun-filled weekend of festivities, happening November 14-15, 2026!

Sunday, Nov 15

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction 2026

Peacock Theater

Join us at the Peacock Theater on November 14, 2026, for the prestigious Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, celebrating legendary artists like Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, and Wu-Tang Clan. Expect an unforgettable night filled with performances and tributes to these iconic musicians. Don't miss this chance to be part of rock history!

Friday, Nov 20

SQUIRM: A True Story

The Elysian Theater

Join us for "SQUIRM: A True Story," a dark musical comedy that explores a musician's outrageous love affair with their tapeworm. Expect a wild ride filled with singing, dancing, and humor as Mia and Squirm navigate illness and self-discovery. The show features content warnings for nudity and simulated sex, so come prepared for a unique theatrical experience on November 19, 2026, at 7:30 PM!

Friday, Nov 20

Jackson Browne

Hollywood Pantages Theatre

Legendary singer-songwriter Jackson Browne has added a fourth and final show to his string of performances the Hollywood Pantages Theatre on November 23.  Renowned for timeless songs including “Running on Empty,” “Doctor My Eyes,” and “These Days,” Browne continues to captivate audiences with his masterful songwriting and acclaimed live performances.In addition, special Benefit Tickets to support arts & education, the environment and social justice are available for these upcoming shows. These seats are limited and available at JacksonBrowne.com, with a portion being tax-deductible.

Saturday, Nov 21

Applefest Weekend 2

Benny Boy Brewing

Join us for Applefest Weekend 2 at Benny Boy Brewing, a two-weekend celebration filled with delicious eats, live music, and cozy new merch! Participate in the Community Crush apple pressing event from 12-5 PM each day, where you can help create cider and earn a complimentary pint of the cider you helped make once it's ready. Don't miss out on this fun-filled weekend of apple-themed festivities!

Sunday, Nov 22

The Doubleclicks

The Elysian Theater

Join The Doubleclicks on November 21, 2026, for a night of whimsical music filled with silly songs about dinosaurs, Dungeons and Dragons, and Mr. Darcy! Siblings Laser Webber and Aubrey Turner return after a decade, bringing their unique harmonies and heartfelt storytelling, reflecting on personal journeys through pop culture and ukulele tunes. Expect a fun and nostalgic evening with a twist on familiar favorites!

Wednesday, Dec 2

Elf The Musical

Hollywood Pantages Theatre

Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.This all-new tour, based on the acclaimed 2024 Broadway production, was hailed by The New York Times, which said, “The show has CRACKED THE CODE OF ALL-AGES COMEDY, the kind that will leave children and grown-ups equally helpless with laughter,” and celebrated in The New Yorker, “It’s enough to MAKE YOU BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS.” This modern-day holiday classic, says The Daily Beast, “is a gift for kids and adults, and a very ‘sparklejollytwinklejingley’ night out!"

Saturday, Dec 5

Krampus - CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Benny Boy Brewing

Join us for the thrilling Krampus Rumpus and Holiday Night Market at Benny Boy Brewing, a three-day event filled with festive and spooky entertainment! Enjoy live music from a German band, traditional Bavarian dancers, and shop from 18 local vendors offering unique holiday gifts and treats. Note that this event is ticketed and closed to the public, so stay tuned for ticket details!

Saturday, Dec 5

A John Waters Christmas

The Vermont Hollywood

Join us for "A John Waters Christmas" on December 5th from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Vermont Hollywood! Expect a night filled with the iconic filmmaker's unique blend of holiday cheer and irreverent humor, featuring special performances and festive surprises that capture Waters' signature style. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of the season with a twist!

Friday, Dec 18

Disney's The Lion King

Hollywood Pantages Theatre

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to the Pantages Theatre!More than 127 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway.  Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.

Saturday, Dec 19

Lauretta Records Presents: Black & Indie

Benny Boy Brewing

Join Lauretta Records for "Black & Indie" at Benny Boy Brewing on December 18, 2026, from 8 PM to 11 PM, featuring soulful performances by local LA indie artists. Enjoy delicious food from a food truck, and remember, entry is free for those 21 and over. Don't miss this chance to experience real music with real stories in a vibrant atmosphere!

Monday, Dec 21

Pokemon Night

Benny Boy Brewing

Join us for Pokemon Night at Benny Boy Brewing on December 20, 2026, from 5 PM to 9 PM! Whether you're a seasoned trainer or just starting your adventure, enjoy a night filled with Pokemon trivia, a live DJ, and local market vendors. Costumes are encouraged, and with free entry for those 21 and over, it's the perfect way to relive your favorite Pokemon moments with friends!

Wednesday, Feb 17

Jersey Boys

Hollywood Pantages Theatre

They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard... and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story -- a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. The show features all their hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What a Night,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Beggin’” and “Working My Way Back to You.”Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony Award®-winning, original Broadway sensation, JERSEY BOYS.  From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s too good to be true.

Wednesday, Mar 3

The Bodyguard

Hollywood Pantages Theatre

THE INTERNATIONAL, AWARD-WINNING SMASH-HIT MUSICAL THE BODYGUARD IS BACK!Based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, THE BODYGUARD is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines high-stakes suspense with unforgettable music. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Both expect to be in charge of their situation - what they don’t expect is to fall in love.A “BRILLIANT” (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a whole host of unforgettable classics including “Queen of the Night,” “So Emotional,” “I Will Always Love You,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” "Saving All My Love," and "One Moment in Time", alongside thrilling plot twists and emotional drama. THE BODYGUARD is an electrifying combination of romance, suspense and chart-topping music that will captivate audiences from start to finish.

Wednesday, Mar 10

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™

Hollywood Pantages Theatre

It’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio. Once known as the“Queen of Feeling,” her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba – until she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious young record producer brings her a rare opportunity, the elusive diva must finally reckon with her past.Hailed as a "jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must see" (The Washington Post), the Tony® and GRAMMY® Award-winning BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to thrilling life in this tale of big dreams, second chances, and music that needs no translation.

Wednesday, Mar 31

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical

Hollywood Pantages Theatre

How did a dead body, a fake love letter, and — of all people — Ian Fleming turn the tide of World War II? Olivier Award winner for Best New Musical and a 2025 Tony® winner, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is the best-reviewed show in West End history with 88 five-star reviews and the #1 Broadway Show of 2025 (Entertainment Weekly).It’s 1943 and the Allies are on the ropes. Luckily, they’re about to gamble our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, it’s the fast-paced, hilarious true story of the secret mission that won WWII.

Tuesday, Apr 6

Gutalax

1720

Join us at 1720 in the DTLA Arts District on April 5, 2027, for a night of explosive sounds as Polish goregrind legends Gutalax take the stage! Doors open at 6 PM, and with an all-ages admission and a 21+ bar on-site, it's a perfect night for fans of intense music. VIP tables are available for those looking for a premium experience, including cocktail service and priority admission.

Wednesday, Apr 21

Waitress

Hollywood Pantages Theatre

Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county — and a satisfying encounter with someone new — show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness.Brought to life by a groundbreaking creative team, this hilarious hit Broadway musical features original music and lyrics by Grammy® Award winner Sara Bareilles ("Brave," "Love Song"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam), original choreography by Lorin Latarro (Mrs. Doubtfire, Chess) and original direction by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus (1776, Jagged Little Pill, Pippin).“WAITRESS is a little slice of heaven!” says Entertainment Weekly, and is “sweet, sassy and passionate,” according to New York Magazine."It's an empowering musical of the highest order!" raves the Chicago Tribune. Don't miss this uplifting and hilarious musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.

Saturday, May 1

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Hollywood Pantages Theatre

The Simon & Garfunkel Story is touring North America again this year! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, featuring a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs. Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more.The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60’s to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous “The Concert in Central Park” reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance.With more than 100 million album sales since 1965, Simon & Garfunkel’s perfect harmonies and songs that poignantly captured the times made them one of the most successful folk-rock duos of all time. Over the years, they 10 Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. In 1977, their “Bridge Over Troubled Water” album was nominated at the Brit Awards for Best International Album. In 2003, Simon and Garfunkel were awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the following year saw their “The Sound of Silence” awarded a Grammy Hall of Fame Award.

Wednesday, May 5

Maybe Happy Ending

Hollywood Pantages Theatre

Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical,Maybe Happy Ending tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection, adventure, and maybe even love. Helmed by Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden (Parade), Maybe Happy Ending has been called “one of the best musicals in years” (USA Today) and even “The best musical in eons!” (Observer). Don’t miss the totally original new musical adventure that explores what it means to be human. Even if they’re not.

Wednesday, Jun 2

THE GREAT GATSBY

Hollywood Pantages Theatre

THE PARTY’S ROARING IN LOS ANGELES! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage.Directed by Marc Bruni (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), this story of extravagance and longing features choreography by Dominique Kelley (So You Think You Can Dance), a book by Kait Kerrigan (The Mad Ones) and a jazz- and pop-influenced original score by Jason Howland (Little Women) and Nathan Tysen (Paradise Square).

Wednesday, Jul 7

Death Becomes Her

Hollywood Pantages Theatre

THE TONY AWARD®-WINNING “PERFECT MUSICAL COMEDY” – DEADLINE     Some people will do anything to look eternally fabulous. But famous actress Madeline Ashton and her best frenemy Helen Sharp are about to go too far…thanks to a mysterious woman named Viola Van Horn and a secret potion that’s to die for.   Death Becomes Her is the Tony Award-winning drop-dead hilarious new musical comedy based on the classic 1992 film with direction and choreography by Tony winner Christopher Gattelli. Death Becomes Her is “a laugh-filled, tuneful musical to die for” (Variety) and “a cheek-aching laughter roller coaster — the most fun night out!” (The Daily Beast). Experience the “savagely funny” (Time Out) pop-culture phenomenon that’s been certified “hilarious” by The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Goldie Hawn, Beyoncé (!!) and countless fans on Instagram, TikTok, and beyond.   See it now and laugh for eternity.