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9:30pm
October–November 2026
Harvelle’s Santa Monica · Santa Monica
CC Thomas hosts a benefit jam supporting children’s music education. Doors open at 8pm, the show starts at 9:30pm, and a minimum $5 contribution supports Raffia Music School. Ages 21 and over; two-drink minimum.
9:30pm
October–November 2026
Harvelle’s Santa Monica · Santa Monica
Hear The No Chasers perform classic covers and a mix of musical styles. Doors open at 8pm and the show begins at 9:30pm. Ages 21 and over; two-drink minimum.
9:30pm
October–November 2026
Harvelle’s Santa Monica · Santa Monica
The Toledo Show brings its blend of soul, jazz, and spoken-word performance to Harvelle’s. Doors open at 8pm and the show begins at 9:30pm. Ages 21 and over; two-drink minimum.
Thu 10:00am; Fri-Sat 11:00am; Sun 11:00am
November 19-22, 2026
Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport · Burbank
Join visual storytelling artists, students, and studio professionals for CTNX, a four-day animation gathering with screenings, panels, workshops, portfolio reviews, networking, exhibitions, and evening programming in Burbank.
11:00am
November 7-8, 2026
Magic Box LA · Downtown Los Angeles
Expectant and new parents can spend a weekend at Magic Box LA meeting baby brands and local services, attending parenting seminars, shopping, entering giveaways, and comparing registry ideas.
4:00pm - 10:00pm
November 20, 2026
Magnolia Boulevard
Magnolia Park Events brings vendors, local art, food booths, a car show, and community performances to Magnolia Boulevard for its annual holiday celebration. Visitor admission is free; the full entertainment and arrival guide will be announced later.
3:00pm - 10:00pm
November 7, 2026
Self Help Graphics & Art, Anderson Street
Self Help Graphics hosts a free, all-ages Día de los Muertos block celebration outside its Boyle Heights building. The program includes community altars, live music and dance, a Muertos Market, food vendors, face painting, and art activities. Reserve free tickets through the organizer’s page.
8:00pm
November 5–7, 12–14 & 19–21, 2026
REDCAT
REDCAT’s New Original Works festival presents nine new works by Los Angeles artists across dance, theater, music, and performance. Each week combines three artists in a shared evening program, with performances Thursday through Saturday at 8pm. A $50 festival pass covers all nine works.
9:30pm - 10:45pm
December 6, 2026
The Elysian Theater
A guest storyteller shares true stories that inspire improvised scenes by an ensemble of comedy performers. This Main Stage show is for ages 21 and over, with general-admission seating.
12:00pm - 3:00pm
October 17, 2026; November 21, 2026; December 19, 2026
LACMA — W.M. Keck Plaza
Learn or practice chess at free sessions in W.M. Keck Plaza inspired by Max Ernst’s chess set. Local chess groups offer guidance for all levels on October 17, November 21, and December 19. Seating is first come, first served; check the individual session’s RSVP details.
12:00pm - 4:00pm
2026-11-14
Highland Park Brewery
BikeLA brings riders, advocates, and community partners together at Highland Park Brewery for its annual fundraiser. The afternoon features the Spoke Awards, a silent auction, local food and beverages, and community activities. Free bike valet is provided; tickets are required.
7:00pm
2026-11-07
L.A. Dance Project, 2245 · Los Angeles
L.A. Dance Project celebrates its emerging choreographers at 2245 E Washington Boulevard. Dinner and drinks precede performances by resident artists Stephanie Dai and Milka Djordjevich, followed by a DJ and dancing. Proceeds support the company’s arts and education programs; limited advance general admission starts at $150.
7:30pm
November 4, 2026
Beckman Auditorium · Caltech, Pasadena
Katie Bouman explains how physics and artificial intelligence help scientists reconstruct images of things that are difficult to observe directly. This free Watson Lecture takes place at Caltech's Beckman Auditorium. Advance registration is full; unregistered guests may join the standby line, with arrival recommended no later than 6:50pm and admission subject to availability.
10:00am - 3:00pm
November 4, 2026
LA DWP Crenshaw Community Room
Explore food, culture, wellness and wealth at the Diaspora Groceries Summit. The community gathering brings together food entrepreneurs, buyers, investors and other participants to discuss a more equitable food system. In-person admission is free with registration and limited to 100 participants; the later comedy celebration is a separate ticketed program.
6:30pm
November 4, 2026
TERRAIN LA
Join the L.A. Forum for a talk by bioregional.agency about natural building materials and the systems behind them. A conversation with Jia Yi Gu and Ben Loescher follows the presentation. Doors open at 6pm and the talk begins at 6:30pm; admission is free with RSVP.
2:00pm - 5:00pm
November 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026
LACMA — W.M. Keck Education Center
Artist Stacey Vigallon teaches observational drawing, color, and plant-based pigments through botanical studies on LACMA’s campus. This course meets on all five Sundays in November and welcomes all skill levels. Registration covers all five sessions, supplies, and parking validation; tuition is $410, or $370 for members.
10:00am - 11:30am
November 21 and December 12, 2026
Kosaka Center for Art & Crafts
Explore the Japanese art of kintsugi with POJ Studio at JACCC. This 90-minute workshop includes Japanese tea and snacks, a repair demonstration, and a hands-on finishing step using red urushi and metal powder on a cup to take home. The workshop welcomes ages 13 and up; materials are included, and admission is $180 plus an $18 fee.
10:00am
November 14, 2026
West Hollywood Library, Aquatic Center & Park
Celebrate books and storytelling at this free daylong event from LA County Library and the City of West Hollywood. The program runs from 10am to 6pm across West Hollywood Library, the Aquatic Center, and West Hollywood Park, with author talks, panels, signings, and a book fair. Literary-agent meetings and editor roundtables require separate registration and an LA County Library card.
11:00am - 5:00pm
December 27, 2026
Museum of Neon Art
Make a star-shaped neon artwork with teaching artist Kacie Lees in MONA’s Electric Lab. This beginner workshop includes materials, equipment, and a transformer for the finished piece; no neon-bending experience is needed. The class costs $400 and is for ages 18 and up; enrollment closes 48 hours beforehand.
7:30pm
November 14, 2026
Billy Wilder Theater
UCLA Film & Television Archive pairs two films exploring memory, identity, and place in Palestine and Lebanon. A Q&A features scholars Nour Joudah and Rana Sharif, moderated by Aciah Abdulsater. Admission is free, with first-come seating and no advance reservations.
7:00pm
November 15, 2026
Billy Wilder Theater
Scholar Laura Horak introduces a selection of works by trans filmmakers, followed by a post-screening conversation. A book signing begins in the lobby at 6pm before the 7pm program. Admission is free, with first-come seating and no advance reservations.
7:30pm
November 21, 2026
Billy Wilder Theater
Celebrate Hollywood Squares with preserved episodes, original commercials, and an archival clip reel honoring Peter Marshall and Paul Lynde. The program includes an in-person Q&A with writer-producer Harry Friedman, performers Ruta Lee, Rich Little and Jo Anne Worley, and producer Jay Redack. Admission is free, with first-come seating and no advance reservations.
11:00am - 2:00pm
November 14, 2026
Samy’s Camera
Explore studio portrait lighting, wardrobe, posing, backgrounds, and personality with photographer Ming Lo. The workshop starts with classic three-point lighting before developing more complex setups. Bring a camera and a portrait lens, ideally in the 80–120mm range.
11:00am - 3:00pm
October 10, 2026, October 24, 2026, November 14, 2026, November 21, 2026, December 5, 2026, December 12, 2026, January 16, 2027, January 30, 2027
Getty Villa · Outer Peristyle
Make an animal-inspired mosaic with contemporary materials and ancient Roman techniques at the Getty Villa’s Outer Peristyle. This free drop-in family workshop is offered in English and Spanish, with all supplies provided. Timed-entry reservations are required for the Villa, and parking costs extra.
7:30pm
2026-11-09
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
Violinist Catherine Cho and pianist Albert Cano Smit perform works by Bach, Beethoven, and Franck at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. The Music Guild recital begins at 7:30pm. A pre-concert talk at 6:30pm is free for ticket holders.
7:30pm
2026-12-07
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
Pianist Robert Thies, violinist Sara Parkins, and cellist Michael Kaufman perform Mozart and Tchaikovsky at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. The chamber concert begins at 7:30pm. Ticket holders may attend a free pre-concert talk at 6:30pm.
7:30pm
2027-01-11
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
Martin Chalifour, Vivian Kukiel, Ben Ullery, and Dahae Kim perform chamber music by Mozart and Smetana at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. The program moves from Mozart’s string trio to Smetana’s From My Life quartet. The concert starts at 7:30pm, following a free 6:30pm talk for ticket holders.
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Jan 1, 2027
Weller Court Shopping Center · Little Tokyo
LA Kimono Club celebrates New Year's Day with a formal kimono contest at Weller Court in Little Tokyo. Participants aged 16 and older can showcase kimono on stage, regardless of gender or nationality. The contest runs from 1:30pm to 2pm on January 1, 2027; registration is available on the organizer's event page.
10:00am - 2:00pm
November 7, 2026
CSUN Nordhoff Street Access Road
CSUN celebrates its fifth annual BikeFest with bike vendors, safety demonstrations, repairs, music, and family activities. The free festival takes place on the Nordhoff Street Access Road in front of The Soraya, between Lindley and Etiwanda Avenues. Club group rides begin at 8am before the 10am-2pm festival, and visitors without bikes are welcome.
6:00pm
2026-11-04
SCI-Arc, W.M. Keck Lecture Hall, 960 East 3rd Street
Architects Frank Escher and Ravi GuneWardena examine Los Angeles residential architecture and its cultural history. The lecture draws on their research and conservation work on significant twentieth-century houses. It takes place in SCI-Arc’s W.M. Keck Lecture Hall.
8:00pm
2026-11-05, 2026-11-06, 2026-11-10, 2026-11-11
YouTube Theater · Inglewood
Alanis Morissette brings a four-night musical stage production to YouTube Theater, combining her songs with storytelling and multimedia. Shows begin at 8pm; doors open at 7pm.
12:00pm - 4:00pm
2026-11-07
SCI-Arc
Celebrate Corita Kent with hands-on art making, music, performances and local vendors at SCI-Arc. The all-ages festival takes place outdoors and offers free admission, with optional support tickets and donations. Parking is limited.
11:00am - 6:00pm
2026-11-07, 2026-11-08
The Brewery Arts Complex
Visit working artists’ studios and purchase art directly from artists at the Brewery complex. Food trucks and a beer garden accompany the open studios; the ticket covers both days.
7:00pm
December 2–3, 2026
Writers Guild Theater · Beverly Hills
Attend two evenings of studio-presented conversations about screenwriting and directing. Programs begin at 7pm, with check-in from 6pm. Tickets start at $99 per night; speakers are subject to change.
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