Events

📅 Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
⏰ Start Times: Half Marathon – 7:30 AM | 5K – 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Griffith Park
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly | 🐕 Dog-Friendly 5K | 🏃 All Skill Levels Welcome

Registration is now open for the annual Griffith Park Run Half Marathon & 5K, a popular, family-friendly event that draws runners, walkers, and park lovers from across Los Angeles. Last year’s race welcomed around 1,000 participants, and the 2026 edition is expected to be even bigger.

The event partially benefits the Los Angeles Parks Foundation, supporting efforts to keep L.A.’s public parks beautiful, accessible, and thriving for everyone. Founded in 2008, the foundation works to enhance and preserve parks, recreational areas, and open spaces across the city.

The Half Marathon offers a truly unique course, guiding runners along Griffith Park’s main trails and past well-known landmarks including the park’s iconic merry-go-round and the Autry Museum of the American West. The 5K route is scenic, flat, and shaded—ideal for beginners and casual participants.

New for 2026: Dogs can officially register and run alongside their humans in the 5K, adding an extra dose of fun to this community-focused event.

All registered participants receive:

• A commemorative finisher medal

• A premium event t-shirt

• Access to sampling booths and food trucks

• Raffle prizes and post-race activities

Free public parking is available throughout Griffith Park and near the Autry, which serves as the start/finish and expo site. Participants are encouraged to follow posted event parking signage.

A great way to stay active, enjoy one of L.A.’s most beloved parks, and support local green spaces.

📅 Dates: February 13–15, 2026
📍 Location: Intuit Dome, Inglewood
🏀 Host Team: Los Angeles Clippers

The NBA All-Star Game returns to Inglewood for the first time in more than forty years, bringing a full weekend of marquee basketball events to Southern California. Hosted by the Los Angeles Clippers at the state-of-the-art Intuit Dome, the celebration culminates with the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

The weekend tips off on Friday, February 13, with NBA Rising Stars, spotlighting the league’s top rookies and second-year players. On Saturday, State Farm All-Star Saturday Night delivers fan-favorite events, including the Kia Skills Challenge, Starry 3-Point Challenge, and the high-flying AT&T Slam Dunk Contest.

All eyes turn to Sunday for the main event: an exhibition matchup featuring two dozen of the NBA’s top players. The 2026 game marks the 75th annual NBA All-Star Game and a record seventh time Los Angeles has hosted the league’s midseason showcase.

From emerging talent to superstar performances, NBA All-Star Weekend promises three days of hoops, spectacle, and celebration in the heart of the Southland.

📅 Dates: January 23 – February 6, 2026
📍 Location: Restaurants across Los Angeles & L.A. County

The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board presents Dine LA Restaurant Week, returning January 23 through February 6, 2026, with another edition planned for summer 2026.

One of the largest restaurant weeks in the country, this 15-day culinary celebration invites locals and visitors alike to explore the extraordinary diversity of Los Angeles’ dining scene. More than 400 restaurants across the city and throughout L.A. County will offer special prix fixe lunch and dinner menus, showcasing cuisines from around the world at a range of price points.

From neighborhood favorites to acclaimed fine-dining destinations, Dine LA highlights the creativity, cultural richness, and global flavors that define Los Angeles as one of the world’s great food cities—making it the perfect time to try somewhere new or revisit a beloved classic.

Whether you’re a dedicated foodie or simply looking for a great meal at a great value, Dine LA offers a delicious way to experience the region’s culinary landscape.

CHECK OUT THE RESTAURANTS.

📅 Date & Time: Thursday, January 15, 2026 · 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)
📍 Location: The Novo, Los Angeles
🎟️ Ages: All Ages

StarTalk comes to Los Angeles with an evening of science, humor, and cosmic curiosity led by world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Known for making complex scientific ideas accessible and entertaining, Tyson brings the spirit of his popular StarTalk show to the live stage—blending astronomy, space exploration, pop culture, and current events into a fast-moving, thought-provoking conversation about our universe and our place within it.

Audiences can expect Tyson’s trademark wit and enthusiasm as he tackles big questions with clarity and humor, inviting both lifelong science fans and the simply curious to engage with the wonders of the cosmos. The live format adds spontaneity, audience interaction, and timely insights that make each StarTalk event unique.

A smart, entertaining night out for all ages—where science meets storytelling on one of downtown L.A.’s premier stages.

📅 On View: January 15 – March 16, 2026
📍 Location: Fourth Floor Gallery, GRAMMY Museum
🎟️ Admission: Included with general admission (pre-sale tickets valid through the full run of the exhibit)

The GRAMMY Museum presents Selena: From Texas to the World, a special pop-up exhibition celebrating the enduring legacy of Selena, whose influence on music, fashion, and culture continues to resonate worldwide.

This limited-time exhibition marks the first official display of Selena’s personal items outside of the Selena Museum in Corpus Christi, Texas. Curated in collaboration with Suzette Quintanilla, Selena’s sister, CEO and President of Q-Productions, and executor of the Selena Estate, the exhibit offers an intimate look at Selena’s life, artistry, and groundbreaking career.

Beyond her chart-topping success, Selena was a fashion trailblazer whose signature style—shimmering bustiers, iconic stage outfits, and bold red lipstick—helped define an era and continues to influence pop culture and street fashion today. Her charisma, determination, and pride in her Mexican-American heritage made her a global symbol of empowerment, particularly for young women and Latino communities.

Exhibit highlights include:

• The outfit Selena wore on the cover of Amor Prohibido, complete with her signature gold hoop earrings

• The white beaded Lillie Rubin gown Selena wore to the 1994 GRAMMY Awards®

• Selena’s GRAMMY Award and Lifetime Achievement Award

• Instruments played by Suzette Quintanilla (drums), A.B. Quintanilla III (bass), and Chris Pérez (guitars)

• Selena’s microphone, still marked with her red lipstick

• Hand-drawn fashion designs from her teenage years

• Selena’s personal cell phone

No special ticket is required beyond general admission. Pre-sale tickets purchased before January 15, 2026, will be valid for entry throughout the full duration of the exhibition.

A must-see for music lovers, fashion fans, and anyone inspired by Selena’s lasting cultural impact.

Date & Time: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Run Time: 85 minutes
Format: 16mm film
Venue: Vidiots

Vidiots fires up the old ELMO CL projector for Sweet 16mm: Ad Nauseam—an irresistible evening of rare commercials and promotional films screened entirely on 16mm. Spanning the late 1950s through the early 1980s, this fast-paced program delivers hundreds of 30-second slices of vintage TV: weird, wild, wacky, funny, frightening, and fabulous.

From UPA-animated Colgate spots to the mid-century dream kitchen fantasy of the Jam Handy promotional film Diana Lives, Ad Nauseam offers a kaleidoscopic look at the products—and the ad men and mad men—who shaped American consumer culture. Play “spot the budding star,” rediscover things you forgot you desperately needed, and revel in the analog glory of commercials as they were meant to be seen.

Tickets: Select a showtime to purchase.

Civic Engagement | Evening | Virtual | Free

DATE: Thursday, January 29, 2026
TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
COST: Free
FORMAT: Virtual (Zoom – registration required)
ORGANIZER: EmpowerLA

EmpowerLA invites Neighborhood Council board members and community stakeholders to a virtual interactive workshop focused on understanding and navigating the City of Los Angeles’ annual budget process.

This session will provide a clear, step-by-step overview of the City’s budget cycle, identify key points where community voices can influence outcomes, and explain how Neighborhood Councils and stakeholders can engage effectively throughout the process.

Participants will also be introduced to the Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates and learn practical strategies for meaningful participation during Budget Day in June. The goal is to equip attendees with the tools needed to advocate for essential city services and programs that directly impact their neighborhoods.

This event is open to all Neighborhood Council board members and community members.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

For questions or additional information, please contact Vincent Autiero or John Darnell.

Register to Attend:

Empowering Communities: Understanding Neighborhood Councils’ & Stakeholders’ Role in City Budget Advocacy

Wrap 2025 in Style at Walt Disney Concert Hall

DATES: December 13–31
TIME: Varies by performance
WHERE: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
COST: Varies
CATEGORY: Holiday • Music • Family Friendly • Evening • Arts & Culture

DESCRIPTION:
Looking to elevate your holiday season as we count down to 2026? The LA Phil’s Deck the Hall series brings world-class music and festive cheer to one of L.A.’s most iconic venues — Walt Disney Concert Hall.

The celebration begins December 13 with the return of the beloved Holiday Sing-Along, where hundreds of voices join together with a jazz combo, choir, and the Hall’s magnificent pipe organ.

The festivities continue the following week with a lineup of seasonal favorites:

• A Chanticleer Christmas – Dec. 15

• Holiday Brass – Dec. 16

• Ellington’s Nutcracker & Tchaikovsky’s Winter Daydreams – Dec. 18–21

On December 23, multiple-Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval heats up the season with his annual Swinging Holiday concert — a night of high-energy jazz and holiday classics.

The series culminates on New Year’s Eve, as The Roots return for back-to-back concerts (7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.), ringing out 2025 with hits spanning rap, R&B, soul, funk, and their legendary catalog.

Finish the year surrounded by music, joy, and one of the most beautiful concert halls in the world.

ORGANIZER'S SITE: laphil.com (LA Phil Calendar)

Creative Writing Group

DATE: Saturday, December 20
TIME: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE: Los Angeles Central Library – Meeting Room B (630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071)
COST: Free
CATEGORY: African American Heritage Month • Daytime • Free • Literary Arts • Workshop
EVENT SERIES: Every other Saturday

DESCRIPTION:
Calling all writers — fiction, screenplays, poetry, and everything in between. The Central Library Creative Writing Group offers a fun, supportive space to share your work and sharpen your craft. Each session begins with a short writing prompt exercise, followed by optional group feedback on up to five pages of your writing. Whether you’re a beginner or already polishing your masterpiece, this group helps banish those “Lonely Writer Blues” with fellowship, encouragement, and snacks.

RSVP: Please email [email protected] to register.

ORGANIZER’S SITE:
lapl.org/whats-on/events/creative-writing-group

Rose Bowl Flea Market

DATE: Sunday, December 14
TIME: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WHERE: Rose Bowl Stadium (1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena, CA 91103)
COST: $12 – $20
CATEGORY: Daytime • Family Friendly • Festival Guide • Outdoor
EVENT SERIES: Second Sunday of every month

DESCRIPTION:
Vintage treasure hunters, collectors, and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market, one of California’s most iconic monthly events. With more than 2,500 vendors, the market features antiques, vintage clothing, handcrafted goods, local art, and hard-to-find specialty items. Now celebrating over 50 years, the flea market draws more than 20,000 shoppers each month — including celebrities and top interior designers. Concession stands throughout the grounds offer a variety of food and drinks to keep you fueled as you explore.

ORGANIZER’S SITE:
rgcshows.com/rose-bowl

Los Angeles River Farmers’ Market

WHEN: Every Thursday, 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
WHERE: Los Angeles State Historic Park (1245 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012)
COST: Free
CATEGORY: Culinary Arts • Family Friendly • Festival Guide • Outdoor

DESCRIPTION:
The Los Angeles River Farmers’ Market brings together growers and makers from Ventura County and California’s Central San Joaquin region for a vibrant weekly community gathering. In addition to fresh produce and specialty foods, the market features live music, children’s activities, and a diverse selection of artisans selling handmade arts and crafts. A perfect Thursday afternoon destination for families, food lovers, and anyone looking to support local producers.

ORGANIZER’S SITE:
seela.org/la-river-farmers-market/

COUNCIL DISTRICT:
CD 1

1st Thursday San Pedro Art Walk

WHEN: First Thursday of each month, Evening
WHERE: San Pedro Arts District (between 4th & 8th St., San Pedro, CA 90731)
COST: Free
CATEGORY: Art Walk • Fairs & Festivals • Family Friendly • Outdoor

DESCRIPTION:
On the first Thursday of every month, the San Pedro Arts & Culture Entertainment District comes alive as artists, performers, and local businesses open their doors for an evening devoted to the arts. Stroll through open galleries and studios, browse street vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and experience the creative energy that defines historic San Pedro. A great night out for families, art lovers, and anyone exploring L.A.’s cultural neighborhoods.

ORGANIZER’S SITE:
1stthursday.com

COUNCIL DISTRICT:
CD 15

Paramount Swap Meet Celebrates the Season with a Two-Day Posada Navideña

December 13–14, 2025 | Paramount

The Paramount Swap Meet invites the Southeast Los Angeles community to a joyful, two-day Posada Navideña, filled with holiday cheer, family fun, and cultural celebration. This festive weekend brings together beloved traditions and activities designed for all ages — spreading joy, love, and community spirit as we move deeper into the holiday season.

Now celebrating 70 years of the historic Paramount Drive-In, the Paramount Swap Meet shares its gratitude with the generations of families, residents, vendors, and loyal customers who continue to make the venue a cherished community hub. Even more cultural programming is planned for 2026.

Event Highlights

• Free photos with Santa & Friends

• Free holiday train rides for kids

• Daily piñatas filled with treats

• Raffles, prize giveaways, gift baskets

• Daily 65" TV giveaway

• Sweet holiday surprises throughout the day

WHAT:

Two-day Posada Navideña community celebration with holiday activities, performances, treats, and giveaways.

WHEN:

Saturday & Sunday, December 13–14, 2025
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

WHERE:

Paramount Swap Meet
7900 All America City Way
Paramount, CA 90723
Admission: $3 | Free parking
Website: https://www.paramountswap.com/about/

A family-friendly event open to all — students, parents, seniors, and community partners — celebrating culture, tradition, and the season of giving.

The City of Los Angeles announced that Pico Boulevard between LA Live Way and Figueroa Street will be closed beginning Thursday, December 4, 2025 through March 31, 2028. This closure is needed for the LA Convention Center (LACC) Expansion and Modernization Project, which will connect the existing South and West Exhibit Halls above Pico Boulevard. This public infrastructure investment will be a major economic driver for Downtown Los Angeles. It will create more than 15,000 jobs, add $652 million in General Fund tax revenue over 30 years and draw in more than $150 million in additional visitor spending each year. For more information on the closure and project, visit laconventioncenter.com/expansion.

DETOUR MAP
See detour map below for alternative routes to go east and west using Olympic Boulevard and Venice Boulevard.



LOCATION AND DATES OF CLOSURE
Pico Boulevard, between LA Live Way and Figueroa Street, in Downtown Los Angeles will be closed 24-hours/7 days a week from Thursday December 4, 2025 to March 31, 2028. Typical working hours for the LACC Expansion and Modernization Project will be Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Additional work hours will be added as required/necessary.
 
In addition, there will be work taking place in the surrounding area on December 6 and 7, 2025 to restripe area streets for detour. This work area is Pico Boulevard, between Albany Street and Grand Avenue.

WORK DURING CLOSURE
Work in this area will include demolition, underground utilities, excavation, foundations and pile placement, structural steel erections, sidewalk and roadwork improvements, traffic controls, backfilling, asphalt paving, striping of roadways and intersections and landscaping.

FUTURE OF PICO BOULEVARD
This closure is necessary to construct above Pico Boulevard and connect the West Hall with the South Hall. Below are renderings that show what Pico will look like when the Project is complete.


For more renderings of the Project, click here.

WHAT:
The Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association (SOHA) hosts its monthly community meeting, featuring neighborhood updates, local issues, and an opportunity to meet fellow residents. A social hour begins at 6:15 p.m., with Poquito Más featured as the “Restaurant of the Month.”

WHEN:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
– Social Hour: 6:15 p.m.
– Meeting: 7:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Sherman Oaks Adult Center
5056 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA

The meeting will also be streamed on Zoom.
Zoom ID: 876 7050 9461
Passcode: SOHA914
Join Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87670509461?pwd=UZeJ4A6cXqDT5PLQZs2W6ofv9sp4tN.1

ADMISSION: Free and open to the community.

Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe at Plaza Mexico
December 11–12, 2025 • Plaza Mexico, Lynwood

Celebrate faith, tradition, and community at Plaza Mexico’s annual Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe festivities. The two-day event features a theatrical reenactment of the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the creation of a symbolic altar, live music, “Las Mañanitas,” Mass with mariachi, a procession, and more.

Thursday, Dec. 11 (5 p.m.–12 a.m.)
• 5–10 p.m.: Live music
• 11 p.m.: Mass with Mariachi
• 12 a.m.: Banda performance

Friday, Dec. 12 (8 a.m.–12 p.m.)
• 8 a.m.: Procession
• 10 a.m.: Mass with Mariachi
• 11:30 a.m.: Pan dulce & coffee distribution

Where: Plaza Mexico, 3100 E Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, CA 90262
Admission & Parking: Free
Family-Friendly • All Are Welcome
More info: plazamexico.com

2025 Spoke Award Honorees: Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez (CD13), ActiveSGV, and Special Acknowledgement to Streets Are For Everyone

WHAT:
BikeLA (formerly the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition) hosts its 4th Annual LA BikeFest, a pedal-powered fundraising celebration bringing together LA’s cycling community—from daily commuters to weekend warriors and everyone in between.

Attendees are encouraged to ride to and from the event via the healthiest, happiest, and most sustainable mode of transportation: the bicycle. Enjoy music, food, and a bike-themed silent auction. All guests receive a commemorative sky-blue BikeLA bandana, and those 21+ will receive a complimentary first beer or soft drink.

BikeFest honors those advancing safer, more equitable streets across Los Angeles: Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez (CD13), ActiveSGV, and Streets Are For Everyone.

WHEN:
Saturday, November 15, 2025
12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

WHERE:
(Location TBA — check BikeLA website for details)

WHO:
Hosted by BikeLA (formerly Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition)

INFO:
Visit bike-la.org for event details, tickets, and updates.

WHAT:
The City of Hawthorne invites residents to take part in its upcoming Paper Shredding and E-Waste Collection Day — a free community event that promotes safe, environmentally responsible disposal of sensitive documents and unwanted electronics.

Open to Hawthorne residents only (proof of residency required), participants are asked to place their boxes in the trunk of their vehicles for contact-free collection by city staff. E-waste includes any items that are electronic or have a power cord. Gates will close promptly at 12:45 p.m. to ensure all participants are served before the event concludes.

“Every ton of shredded paper that is recycled reduces greenhouse gas emissions, saves water, and lowers energy usage,” said Selena Acuna, City of Hawthorne public works manager. “This event complements our broader waste-reduction goals by creating a culture of responsible disposal, just like our e-waste collections, hazardous waste drop-offs, and green business certifications.”

Presented by the City of Hawthorne’s Public Works and Community Services Departments, this event supports the city’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship. It will take place rain or shine.

WHEN:
Saturday, November 15, 2025
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Gates close at 12:45 p.m.)

WHERE:
Betty Ainsworth Sports Center
3851 W. El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250

INFO:
Call (310) 349-2980 or visit the City of Hawthorne website for details.

Kendra Scott “Give Back” Shopping Event Benefits The Laurel Foundation
Friday, November 22 | 2:00–4:00 PM | Westfield Century City Mall

Join The Laurel Foundation for a special in-store shopping event at Kendra Scott – Westfield Century City Mall and help support children and families affected by HIV/AIDS, as well as transgender and gender-diverse youth.

Enjoy sips and sweets while you shop for a cause — 20% of all proceeds will directly benefit The Laurel Foundation’s programs that empower at-promise youth and their families.

Can’t attend in person? You can still participate! Shop online from November 22 (12:01 AM) through November 23 (11:59 PM) and use code GIVEBACK-KFDNR at checkout to ensure 20% of your purchase goes toward The Laurel Foundation.

Let’s make the holidays brighter together.

Location:
Kendra Scott – Westfield Century City Mall
10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90067
Date & Time: Friday, November 22, 2:00–4:00 PM