A Weekly Guide to the Best Things to Do in LA
Monday
Magnus Ferrell Live a the Blue Note
LA, mark your calendars! 22-year-old LA-born singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Magnus Ferrell (yes, son of Will Ferrell) is bringing his “Magnus & Friends” residency back to Blue Note LA, and it’s the kind of show that turns into next week’s group chat topic. He grew up steeped in jazz — studying Bill Evans, Miles Davis, and Coltrane before folding in influences like Bruno Major and Stevie Wonder — and he’s now a Republic Records artist whose single “Asleep Talking” has gone viral (Michelle Obama included), so this intimate jazz-club setting is a rare chance to catch him up close. $24+ ($20 Minimum Drink/Food Per Person); Monday – Tuesday, 7 and 9:30 pm; Blue Note – 6372 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 310.855.3750
HollyShorts Film Festival
Lights, camera, LA! The 22nd Annual HollyShorts Film Festival is running across Hollywood, bringing one of the world’s coolest short film festivals (and a proven Oscar pipeline, with alumni making history at this year’s Academy Awards) back to the big screen. Whether you’re a cinephile or an aspiring filmmaker, this is the fest where next year’s award winners get discovered first. $90+; Monday – Sunday, Various hours; Ovation Hollywood – 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028; 323.817.0200
BLUE ELEPHANT Opens First U.S. Flagship in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills just got a major style upgrade. South Korean eyewear favorite BLUE ELEPHANT has officially landed on N. Beverly Drive with its stunning, sunset-inspired U.S. flagship. Housed in a historic 1940s building, this immersive space is complete with hyper-chic architecture and an exclusive L.A. sunglasses collection you won’t find anywhere else. $50+; Mondays – Saturdays, 10:00 am -7:00 pm and Sundays, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm; 300 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Dine LA Restaurant Week
Calling all foodies! Dine LA Restaurant Week is back, offering the perfect opportunity to embark on a delicious exploration of over 500 of LA’s best restaurants. Twice a year, this event lets you experience the city’s top-rated restaurants at special prix fixe menus, making it a budget-friendly way to discover hidden gems and trendy hotspots alike. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and find your new favorite LA eatery! Various prices, hours, and locations; Friday – 8/28
NBA Champion Karl-Anthony Towns and Kith Treats Debut The Off-Season Ice Cream
Kith Treats unveiled its newest mainstay menu item: The Off-Season by NBA Champion Karl-Anthony Towns. Fresh off of his championship win AND marriage to Jordyn Woods, Karl-Anthony Towns teamed up with Kith Treats to build his dream treat: Kith Treats’ signature vanilla ice cream swirled with Cinnamon Toast Crunch, French Toast Crunch, Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes, and Strawberry Kit Kat (available as both an ice cream swirl and a milkshake). The Off-Season is now available indefinitely at all Kith Treats stores nationwide, joining a menu with specialty items created by other notable friends of the brand, including Lebron James, Action Bronson, Virgil Abloh, and fellow Knicks player Josh Hart. Various prices, hours, and locations
Tuesday
It’s Taco Tuesday!
It’s Taco Tuesday Los Angeles, and that means one thing: epic deals on everyone’s favorite LA staple. But with countless taquerias and restaurants offering specials across the city, navigating the options can be like finding the perfect avocado – daunting and potentially messy. Here’s the thing though – going out for Taco Tuesday is honestly one of the best things to do in Los Angeles, whether you’re a longtime local or just visiting our amazing city. There’s something magical about discovering hole-in-the-wall gems, trying authentic family recipes, and bonding with friends over incredible tacos and margaritas that perfectly captures the LA spirit. Worry not, fellow LA taco enthusiasts, for your taste bud compass is here! Let’s embark on a culinary adventure across Los Angeles, exploring who has the best Taco Tuesday near me.
Wednesday
Watch Mamma Mia! at Rooftop Cinema Club’s Wine Wednesdays
Beat the midweek slump the right way. Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA is screening Mamma Mia! for Wine Wednesdays, with every ticket including a complimentary glass of house wine so you can toast being halfway to the weekend. Sink into their ultra-comfy seats under the stars for a fan-favorite film night — proof that any midweek meltdown is best handled with a movie (and a little ABBA). $30+; Wednesday, 8:05 pm; 888 South Olive Street, 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Thursday
CINEHAUS Hosts Summer Rooftop Movie Nights – Dirty Dancing
Into the evening, Desert 5 Spot transforms into an open-air cinema as CINEHAUS hosts summer rooftop movie nights playing cult classic movies with handcrafted cocktails and snacks. Upcoming crowd favorites include Dirty Dancing and Selena with upcoming schedule dates below. $20; Thursdays, 7:30 pm; Desert 5 Spot (Hollywood VOLUME Hotel) – 6516 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.410.6370
CINEHAUS Upcoming August Schedule:
- Dirty Dancing – 8/20/26
- Selena – 8/27/26
Friday
Ne-Yo & Akon: Nights Like This Tour 2026
R&B nostalgia is landing in Inglewood. Ne-Yo & Akon are bringing their co-headlining Nights Like This tour to Intuit Dome, closing out their massive global run with a back-and-forth set of era-defining hits like “So Sick,” “Miss Independent,” “Smack That,” and “Lonely.” It’s the LA finale of a 57-city world tour, so expect two decades of chart-topping bangers to send the summer off right. $109+; Friday, 8:00 pm; Intuit Dome – 3930 W Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90303; 888.311.0231
Saturday
Weekends Are For Bottomless Brunch
Here in LA, booze and brunch go together like peas and carrots. Whether you want Waffles, Eggs, or Avocado Toast, nothing complements your meal like an ice-cold cocktail, especially if that glass is endless. But where can you find these brunches with bottomless cocktails and tasty bites? Don’t stress; I got you. I’m here to give you a list of the best bottomless brunches in Los Angeles. So all you have to do is grab a cute brunch outfit and your date, and get ready to indulge in fun, good food, and drinks. Cheers! Saturdays – Sundays, Various hours and locations
Candlelight Concerts Tribute to Michael Jackson
Calling all Michael Jackson fans! Candlelight Concerts brings the music of Michael Jackson to life at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, with a live ensemble performing his greatest hits under the soft glow of candlelight. With multiple dates available, this 60-minute multi-sensory experience is one of the most magical things to do in LA for any King of Pop fan. $63+; Saturday, 6:00 pm; Los Angeles Equestrian Center – 480 Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91506; 818.840.9063
Celebrating Gustavo at the Bowl: Foo Fighters with the LA Phil and YOLA
A night with rock ‘n’ roll royalty is headed to the Hollywood Bowl. Foo Fighters join Gustavo Dudamel, the LA Phil, and YOLA on “Celebrating Gustavo at the Bowl,” pairing era-defining hits with the heft and grace of one of the world’s great orchestras. Grab your seat under the stars for a cause too — proceeds benefit the LA Phil’s Learning and community programs. Various prices; Saturday, 8:00 pm; Hollywood Bowl – 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068; 323.850.2000
Sunday
Wellness on the Westside Fest Debuts a One-Day Celebration of Fitness, Recovery, and Mindfulness
Calling all wellness lovers! Get ready to sweat, stretch, and sip your way through Wellness on the Westside Fest, debuting at Santa Monica Place with 20+ top local fitness, recovery, and wellness brands in one place. Your ticket unlocks live movement classes, massages, light & compression therapy, beauty treatments, healthy bites, and more — plus complete your Wellness Passport for a complimentary gift bag while supplies last! $34; Sunday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm; Santa Monica Place – 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90401
The class schedule includes:
- 9:30 am: Registration
- 10:00 am: Breathwork and Sound bath with Thrive
- 11:00 am: Full-body workout with fitness trainer TAY Hall
- 12:00 pm: Pilates with Good Body Pilates
- 1:00 pm: Yoga with Shefa Yoga
- 1:00 pm: Sound Bath and Stretch with Club Studio (inside the gym)
- 1:00 pm: Rebound Class with Club Studio (inside Studio 6)
- 2:00 pm: Cardio Hip Hop with LA Dance Fit
4th Annual Los Angeles Kids Book Festival
LA families, mark your calendars, because the 4th Annual Los Angeles Kids Book Festival is taking over West Hollywood Park. The event is FREE to the public with 100+ author and illustrator exhibitors, all-day bilingual storytimes, live performances, and a special appearance by Blippi and Meekah. Cap it off with the festival’s epic closing Foam Party — a full day celebrating early literacy, bilingualism, and multiculturalism for young readers and their families. Free entry; Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm; West Hollywood Park, 647 N. San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Coming Soon
(8/27): Taste of Runway Culinary Event Returns to Playa Vista
In the mood to eat your heart out? RUNWAY Playa Vista is excited to announce the return of its Taste of Runway event as the ultimate West Side culinary event of the summer season. On Thursday, 8/27, Taste of Runway will transform the lifestyle destination’s outdoor green space into a dedicated evening of delicious food sampling, live music, and community. The ticketed culinary experience offers each guest 8 vouchers to sample bites from a selection of fan-favorite restaurants across the property, including a first-look taste of an exciting new venue coming to the property later this year! The food sampling will be paired with a live performance from Undecided Future throughout the evening, along with drinks and alcohol available for on-site purchase. $50; 8/27, 5:30 – 8:00 pm; Runway Playa Vista – 12775 West Millennium, Los Angeles, CA 90094; 310.862.9461
(8/29): Spinning Sunset Vinyl Wax Fair
The needle drops again on the Sunset Strip as Spinning Sunset Vinyl & Wax Fair returns for its FREE annual celebration of vinyl, music, culture, and community, packed with indie record shops, music memorabilia, vintage clothing vendors, DJs, and exclusive merch. RSVP for entry (and a shot at giveaways!) and dig through crates where LA’s most iconic corridor keeps proving its soundtrack only gets louder. Free with RSVP; 8/29, 1 – 7:00 pm; Sunset Plaza Lower Lot – 8610 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
(9/25 – 9/26): Manhattan Beach Food and Wine Festival
South Bay foodies, save the date! The Manhattan Beach Food and Wine Festival takes over westdrift Manhattan Beach, with 46+ all-star chefs and 50+ wineries, spirits, and local breweries pouring under the coastal sky. Expect unlimited tastings, DJ-driven energy, and the kind of night your group chat plans weeks in advance — this one sells out, so grab tickets now! $225+; 9/25 – 9/26, 7 – 10:00 pm; westdrift – 1400 Parkview Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(10/30 – 11/1): L.A. Comic Con Returns to the LA Convention Center
Tickets are officially on sale for L.A. Comic Con’s 15th anniversary, taking place 10/30 – 11/1 at the Los Angeles Convention Center — and yes, that’s Halloween weekend! With a stacked lineup including Nicolas Cage, Hayden Christensen, the KPop Demon Hunters cast, and stars from Breaking Bad, Outlander, and The Office, early bird pricing won’t last long, so grab your passes now at comicconla.com. $42+; 10/30 – 11/1, Los Angeles Convention Center – 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.741.1151
