Thursday, April 23, 2026

Anime Hype: Anime Riverside 2026, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4, Dandelion, Jollibee's Anaheim Store & My Hero Academia in Concert


Anime Riverside
May 30th and 31st, 2026
Riverside Convention Center
 
Anime Riverside is coming up fast, it'll be here at the end of May and let's you prep for the big one, maybe test out some cosplay. Been following their social media and their having one Hell of a long list of voice talent, check out their site for whose gonna be there. It looks like quite a lot of fan favorite voice actors don't mind heading to Riverside. We'll keep you updated with other big events and our top picks for event later. 

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 is happening right now. Can't say I was too enthused with Episode1, but Episode 2 brought me back to the Hell that is Subaru isekai'd second life. When you're super power is resetting time after you die, but you feel your deaths, it's not the greatest...thing. It is for the viewer though as we have a new puzzle to solve and plenty of resets.

 

Dandelion, from the creator of Gintama, is a new comedy anime about angels, but more if they were Japanese office workers/Yakuza. It looks like all episodes were released and it has an English Dub. The opening totally catches the ridiculous vibe of the show.


Here's the view from that Jollibee's Anaheim store decked out in FINAL FANTASY XIV-themed decor. You've only only got til' May 31st to see it.

Woah, what is this like the 5th or 6th video game or anime concert we've posted about in two weeks? We're getting quite a lot. 

Sep 16TH 8PM
The Wiltern
Los Angeles, CA
$$

Tickets go on sale the next few days

"Join the ultimate celebration of heroism as My Hero Academia In Concert brings a decade of unforgettable moments to life! From Deku’s first steps to the thrilling battles that have defined My Hero Academia, this live concert experience immerses fans in the anime’s full eight season journey like never before.

Set on stage with a powerful 15-piece live band performing Yuki Hayashi’s iconic score, every note captures the triumph, heartbreak, and heroism of the series. The concert seamlessly blends dynamic music with striking visuals of the anime’s most memorable scenes, creating a fully immersive journey that puts fans in the heart of the action.

Celebrate 10 years of My Hero Academia as the stage comes alive with epic hero moments, inspiring characters, and “Plus Ultra” energy that resonates with fans of all ages. This is not just a concert, it’s a heroic adventure, a musical tribute, and an emotional journey rolled into one unforgettable musical experience."

LACMA's New David Geffen Galleries: Such Sights To Show You

 By Jonathan Bilski

Such wonderful sights. An astounding collection of art, some centuries old, from all over the
world. Paintings, carvings, weaves, builds, films all around you. A place easy to get lost in. And, we were there at the opening night reception on Sunday, April 19th for members at a strange new structure to house it all. And, with a very LA crowd of art lovers more than ready to peruse it. LACMA's new David Geffen Galleries sits bent awkwardly over a street, looking more like a public bridge than a world class art museum. Frighteningly, inside it, the art has almost has no barriers to stop someone from touching it and being an arm's length from it can be very enticing.

A few hours earlier, a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony had occurred with the big names, artists, donors and such. Now, as the sun set, the wonderful Urban Lights lit up and attracted random people to take out their phones and take a selfie. Even people from the line to get in couldn't resist to grab photos with the iconic LACMA lamps. We slowly made way to the new gallery. Which, doesn't really have a good nickname yet. Soon, LACMA's members got their first preview of the new David Geffen Galleries. Which, doesn't really roll off the tongue.

"Where's the bar?" was the first thing I heard as I entered the grounds of the new LACMA. I could not blame the patron. The long line we were in had formed and the anticipation and thirst for both art and maybe a cocktail had gotten to everyone waiting to see the interior of architect Peter Zumthor's new take on what LACMA should be.

 I can tell you the man, does not care for restrooms. I know the place and piece should be for the art, but you have to take into account human beings having bladders. Or at least he could have. There's an Erewhon pop-up to grab food at ground level and some drinking fountains inside the actually gallery. Let me clarify, there's just drinking fountains. I don't believe you can take any water bottles or liquids up with you, so no refill stations up there. 

We'll get to the art, but like when I toured The Broad, you can tell a lot from a places restrooms and the care given to basic human needs.

In an almost comical way, when I asked one of the catering staff where the restroom was, it seemed to tax him. He tried his best to explain as the structure itself is so...undefinable and will make finding locations rather annoying. "Okay, so you see those to two concrete structures, go through them and it'll be on the first one on your left." Now, it sounds, weird, because it is. And, how it's labeled does not help. It's very easy to miss. There were only two toilets in there, which were nicely private and for any gender. With volume of patrons seems like not the best plan. With supply and demand.

If you're thinking I'm not a fan of Zumthor's work, you'd be correct.


 
Super easy to find with that label and door that looks like every other door

Can't deny the wondrous collection of art though. LACMA's collections of art shines. You will be in utter awe of the collection of art you have access to. Art from across time and all oceans. Literally, that's the layout for this inaugural exhibition. It's by ocean. A strange take, but the setup of the space was never gonna make it easy to locate pieces anyway.

By the objectively long stairs up, which will probably be a core memory for little Angelenos or by the simple elevator ride to the one floor massive gallery bridge that is now LACMA's main body you'll be greeted by a horse's arse...excuse me, three of them fused together. LACMA is totally playing with us. Or at least is for this starting exhibition. You're making a clear statement when you're putting that there when you get off the elevator. It made me laugh.

Liz Glynn’s “The Futility of Conquest (Cavalcade),” 2023

We've visited LACMA over the years for various exhibits here at TTDILA and just myself from field trips to enjoying art as a teen to and adult and it's like having flashbacks. Very much like when The Broad opened and you saw so many classic pieces in a new setting. There's just so many memories and so much to see.

Seeing works up close on a level that frankly me and other patrons were shocked by. People can get close to pieces older than this city, state or country! It's a little intense that LACMA feels safe enough to allow this level of intimacy with this work. Seeing stuff before you know the year one, up close, can be a bit heavy.

Yes, docents were present and did warn when people got close, still I'm amazed at how free you were allowed to wander the halls.


 
You'll turn a corner and be surprised by a completely different medium. 




 Or time period.

 

Like I wrote earlier, is you have this just...eye-catching, slow-down, take a moment and look art. Think.
Just think. Or let it stir some emotion in you. 

You could park a car in here

oh, they did
Wait, where is that section? Ughhh. Navigating the Geffen might seem easy, but it's not designed very well for human traffic. Just like its restrooms. As my colleague put it, "It’s like an IKEA without arrows." When, I wrote you can get lost in it. You kind of can. I'm sure you can ask a docent for help. One could hope you could navigate a recently created museum that's supposed to be a simple walk by regular people, but all the walls, the grim concrete walls, look the same. 

It's very easy to get lost in it and with no real sort of design or color scheme like the blue section or yellow section. Or truly anything, it's hard to define where anything is or where to go.

I hate to bring up The Backrooms again from other stuff I've been writing, but with the movie out soon and new horror phenom being liminal space, the new gallery wins it for sheer scary boredom. This place is a perfect backdrop for a liminal space horror movie.

Oh, and it totally matches the same grim inside and industrial look of the nearby Academy Museum's malaise of parking garage design.

I was joking about the floors with a colleague on how could they be ruined with them being brand new. Like, how is there splattered paint on the floor? It's a brand new museum. So, they sort of actively chose to rip their own jeans? There's some cracks too. What was this design choice? Trying to be punk?

The Gallery is so vast though, I thought it was underutilized and could have had even more being shown for the opening exhibit. You'll be amazed how much can fit in there.

In the end, that's all that this is about. LACMA's art. Angelenos and the world will enjoy it for decades to come at the new LACMA. Though it might be different, not a futuristic or classic design, it will become one just because it houses such amazing art. The David Geffen Galleries will hopefully get a nickname. And, one day it'll be featured in a movie/show or two and be another icon of LA. 

You can enjoy all of the art inside of it and literally get lost in it.




 

LACMA

David Geffen Galleries Grand Opening
Member Previews: April 19-May 3, 2026

LACMA Then Open To The General Public May 4 

NexGenLA Celebration: Family Fun Begins with the David Geffen Galleries 
Sunday, May 3, 10am–2pm

Angelenos are invited to explore, create, and celebrate art and imagination at a free, fun-filled day forNexGenLA membersand their families! Be among the first visitors to experience LACMA's permanent collection in the new David Geffen Galleries. Designed by world-renowned architect Peter Zumthor, this new space reflects the creativity and diversity of our city. Celebrate LACMA's next chapter with hands–on art workshops, face painting, and performances with your L.A. community. 

LACMA encourages families to sign up in advanceand become a member of NexGenLA, LACMA's free youth membership for kids and teens 17 and under who live in L.A. County. 

The Art Parade is a large-scale public procession on Museum Row presented as part of the free, all-day LACMA Block Party on Saturday, June 20, 2026, 6 pm. That includes free museum admission.


 

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Sailor Moon & Food @ Universal Fan Fest

Anime Hype: Little Tokyo Edition: Kodansha House, Kinokuniya Coming Back To Little Tokyo & 'Streets of Elation' Honkai: Star Rail Take Over

 Woah, Little Tokyo is buzzing with news. And, just after Delicious Little Tokyo last weekend. First off, during Anime Expo this July, will be treated to Kodansha House in Little Tokyo. It's the first time we've gotten the pop-up in the LA area.

Here's some excerpts from the press release:

"...Kodansha House, which will make its West Coast debut this summer in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo neighborhood July 2-12, while Anime Expo runs concurrently July 2-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

More than a manga event, Kodansha House is a vibrant meeting place where the world of manga crosses over into the real world. Fans this year will enter a portal that takes them into a dynamic, interactive space to connect with and celebrate the impossible stories they have come to love. They can then spend their time more leisurely with friends, as well as meeting new ones, while hanging out in a manga gallery, cafe, lounge, and library. With daily programming to include manga creator appearances, anime screenings, panel discussions, and more, Kodansha House is the perfect pop-up for manga enthusiasts, both new and seasoned, to mingle and dive deeper into the magic of manga.

Highlights of this year’s Kodansha House Los Angeles will include guest appearances by the creators of two of the biggest manga hits of the year: Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura, the creative team behind the global-hit soccer manga Blue Lock, and Kamome Shirahama, author and artist of the magical fantasy manga Witch Hat Atelier, recently adapted into a highly anticipated anime series. In addition, Kaneshiro-sensei, Nomura-sensei, and Shirahama-sensei will appear as official guests of Anime Expo, where they will hold separate panels and signing events. More details of how to attend these coveted appearances at both Kodansha House and Anime Expo will be announced. Attendees of Anime Expo can also unlock special benefits at Kodansha House with their AX badges—more details forthcoming. 

Once again Kodansha will partner with Kinokuniya USA as its official Kodansha House partner for retail operations during the Los Angeles pop-up event. Look for future announcements on exclusive merchandise that can only be purchased at Kodansha House and Kinokuniya bookstores."

Now, what's interesting about that last point was the Kinokuniya is teaming up to sell merch back in Little Tokyo. As many might know, for undisclosed reasons it was kicked out or left it's decades old home at Weller Court. A temporary home for the store is at The Bloc in downtown LA. However...


If you look across the street from Weller Court you can see a new Kinokuniya is setting up shop. Looks like or it sounds like it'll be up in running in time for Kodansha House/ Anime Expo this July as no official word has come out about the place at all. And, it looks like it might be even bigger than the last one.

What an f u to Weller Court's owner if they literally just book store next door. But, we could be totally missing something, because Kinokuniya's Little Tokyo branch never explained why it was closing. The best guess was higher rents from the owners of Weller Court. In any case, we're happy to see them, hopefully coming back this Summer.

The old location in Weller Court has been turned into a very empty anime store. With literal empty shelves called Sora Gumi. We're not sure how it's paying rent, but maybe exists just as some sort out of a deal out of spite. Nothing wrong with the staff or products. They just don't need a retail space that large. It's comical if you want to head in there and pretend you're in The Backrooms.

And, finally here's a few snaps from the Streets of Elation' Honkai: Star Rail Take Over Sunday. There were some long lines to grab special food or merch required to receipts to gain a special ticket that would earn you  prizes. Plus, a mini festival in the JACCC Plaza.




Weekly What To Do: Welcome Back, There's Only Stagecoach Now

 
Wed Apr 22, 2026 • 7:30 PM
The Ricardo Montalbán Theatre
1615 Vine St
Hollywood, CA 90028
$$ 
 
Comedy Gives Back presents Alt Comedy All-Stars 2026, the star-studded benefit show for Comedy Gives Back on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30pm. Taking place at The Montalbán Theatre in Los Angeles and featuring a stellar line-up of comedy legends to benefit, laugh AND do good at this very special fundraiser. The evening will feature Bob Odenkirk, Jon Hamm, David Cross and the cast of Mr. Show, Patton Oswalt, Doug Benson, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Laura Kightlinger and special guests to be announce
 
 
The Warriors
Wed, Apr 22, 2026 | 7:30pm PT
David Geffen Theater
Starts at $5
 
In person: producer Lawrence Gordon and Academy Governor at Large Effie T. Brown
 
 
 
 
 



Wed, Apr 22, 8:00 PM
The Virgil
$13.65
 
Redacted presents Future Fusion, a night of artists performing blends of electronic music, jazz fusion, emo, and progressive rock. Genres that on their own may have little in common, but together have created the sounds of our childhood via video game and anime sound tracks, and continue to shape our future in a post genre world. Join us and enjoy truly unique sounds, whether you have a yearning for y2k nostalgia or are looking to a future yet to come.


IFFLA takes place April 23-26, 2026 at Landmark Sunset Hollywood (8000 Sunset Blvd.) and Harmony Gold (7655 Sunset Blvd.)
 
IFFLA’s annual festival, now in its 23rd year, offers a vibrant program comprising features and shorts, including narrative, documentary, and animated works.This year IFFLA will feature 27 films, including seven narrative features, two documentary features, and 18 short films. Countries represented include India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Malaysia, Philippines, Japan, France, UK, Netherlands, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and USA.
 
Universal Fan Fest Nights is approaching and they've shoved a lot of fun fandoms in this year. C' ya Star Trek! We have the full roster after the jump, but it's got plenty of anime with both One Piece and Sailor Moon and good ol' Scooby-Doo teamed-up with the Universal Monsters. And, there's specialty merch and food throughout the park.
 
 Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood  kicks off on Thursday, April 23 and continues select nights through Saturday, May 16, 2026. Tickets can be purchased here.
 
 
Horror Chunks
 
Thursday, April 23  •  5 PM - 11 PM
Angel City Brewery Los Angeles, CA
0-$50 
21+

This isn’t your typical movie night: the film will play on multiple screens throughout the brewery. Walk, sip, chat, and catch two haunting indie horror shorts plus live Q&As with the filmmakers. No theater. No rows. No rules. Just craft beer, creeping tension, and pure psychological horror energy.
 
AMC THRILLS & CHILLS
You Didn’t Stay Out of the Woods

Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Survive three Fridays of creepy cabin classics like EVIL DEAD (4/24), CABIN FEVER (5/1), and CABIN IN THE WOODS (5/8).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EARNEST C. MACABRE and GORIA DREADLY’s LIVE (dead) NIGHT of FIENDS, FRIGHTS & FILMS
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Dynasty Typewriter
2511 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Tickets: $20 Advanced / $25 Day of Show
 
Earnest C. Macabre (Dastmalchian) and Goria Dreadly  (Kilpatrick) discuss their forthcoming horror comics The Accessories and Kingdom of Earth, interview ghoulish guests (Dr. Z, John Goblikon, Steve Agee) in a Late Night Talk Show format and screen Ed Wood’s The Bride of the Monster with live commentary from Jonah Ray and more! DRESS UP as your favorite monster! All ticket holders will also receive special cool spooky stuff!

 
Arts Party: Forever
Friday, April 24, 7–10PM
Hammer
10899 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
This event is FREE and for College Students only. Valid student ID required. 

Arts Party is an annual event designed for college students from all over Southern California, organized by the Hammer Student Association (HSA) with collaboration from UCLA Campus Events Commission (CEC). 

Join us for an unforgettable evening with live music by Destin Conrad and student DJ openers, art-making workshops with Cayetano Talavera and L.A. Zine Fest, and after-hours access to the galleries! Food trucks, cash bar, free swag, and a photobooth will also be available through the night.
 
Call Me Beep Me - Los Angeles - 2010s Pop & Disney Channel Bops - 21+
Friday, April 24-Saturday, April 25  •  10 PM-2 AM
4216 Melrose AveLos Angeles, CA
$17.85
 
Your childhood soundtrack, REMIXED for the club! from Disney Channel bangers to iconic 2010 hits
 
Robot Karaoke (Skunk Room)
Friday, April 24, 2026 8:00 PM 9:30 PM
The Elysian Theater
1944 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039
$13.29

Join us for karaoke night on impossible mode as we replace the lyrics to any SONG with words from a specific TEXT, then try to sing the results on the spot. Our songwriting system, THE WEIRD ALGORITHM, matches each line syllable-for-syllable so you can sing along if you know the tune. It all happens live: each song has never been heard before and will never be heard again.

April 24-26 
Free 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sat Apr 25, 2026 • 12:00 PM
Northridge Park
10120 Reseda Blvd
Northridge, CA 91324
 
Food is more than just something we share at the table. It is a way to celebrate culture, build community, and connect with one another. When neighbors come together to enjoy great food, music, and traditions, it strengthens the sense of belonging that makes Los Angeles such a special place to call home.

Come weigh in on Councilmember John Lee's BBQ Contest, moderated and judged by KCRW Good Food host Evan Kleiman, and author, journalist, and food critic Gustavo Arellano.

Live performances by Smiley Bones Jones and Jimetta Rose and The Voices of Creation.

Music by KCRW's DJ Raul Campos

Film School II: The Return is a group exhibition opening at Giant Robot 2 in Los Angeles. The show begins Saturday April 25th with a reception from 6 to 9 PM. Giant Robot 2, located at 2062 Sawtelle Blvd in Los Angeles.

The exhibition brings together a wide range of artists whose work draws from film, storytelling, and visual culture. The show highlights different approaches to narrative through painting, illustration, and mixed media.

A live Instagram tour will take place on April 25th at 12 PM, with artwork available online the same day. The exhibition runs through May 12th.
 
 
 
 
 
Pizza City Fest Los Angeles
L.A. LIVE | April 25-26, 2026
$$

Pizza City Fest offers a stellar lineup of Southern California’s best pizza makers in one location, giving fans the unique opportunity to taste, see live demos, and attend panel discussions with culinary experts over two days at L.A. LIVE. 
 
CollectedCon
Apr 25-26
Magic Box LA
1933 Broadway Blvd, Los Angeles, California
$tarts at $30
 
A new designer toy convention with art and collectibles. We'll see how it goes. 
 
DCon comes back from Vegas to Pasadena this June, will it have a home to come back to if there's a new con taking its place? Never liked it's move to Anaheim either.
planchette
Rachel Harrison, Liz Larner, Rebecca Morris
April 25–May 23, 2026
Opening reception:
Saturday, April 25, 6–8 pm
Gallery hours:
Tuesday–Saturday, 10 am–6 pm

Regen Projects is pleased to present planchette, an exhibition of sculpture and painting by Rachel Harrison, Liz Larner and Rebecca Morris. This is the first time these influential artists have shown together, despite their parallel contributions to the reinvigoration of contemporary abstraction.
 
 
Arts Open San Pedro 2026
Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26, 2026
Family Hours: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Event Hours: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
After Party: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium + additional locations
Park at one of four hubs each with plenty of parking and all connected by free trolley routes:
    Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles, 112 E 22nd St, San Pedro, CA 90731
    Cabrillo Aquarium 3720 Stephen M White Dr.
    Angels Gate Cultural Center 3601 Gaffey St
    Downtown San Pedro with parking lots at 6th/Mesa and 6th/Centre
 Admissions is free, attendees are encouraged to RSVP
 
 Arts Open San Pedro 2026 returns with a free, two-day, citywide arts experience featuring open studios, live performances, art walks, and interactive programming across the San Pedro Arts & Cultural District. Visitors will have rare access to 150+ working artists and creative spaces throughout the waterfront, downtown, and historic corridors.
 
Killer Fitness
822 N Hollywood Way Burbank, CA
$13
 
We are ecstatic to bring you this Cannon Films classic, Contra Celluloid presents AMERICAN NINJA! We are hosting an American Ninja reunion with cast and crew in attendance, joining us is director Sam Fristenberg (Troll 2), actors Judie Aronson (Friday the 13th IV), Tadashi Yashimita (Gymkata), and Phil Brock! At the height of the 80’s Ninjasploitation craze, this film’s popularity has surpassed 80’s nostalgia and has cemented itself as a cult classic.
 
Apr 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Plaza México, 3100 E Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, CA 90262
Free 
 
Celebrate the joy of childhood at our Día del Niño festival! Enjoy live entertainment, kids crafts, games, interactive activities, food vendors, and fun surprises throughout the plaza. A full day dedicated to smiles, laughter, and family fun.
 
Sunday, April 26, 2026; 9am – 4pm
New Route — Three Miles of Open Streets Connecting Santa Monica Blvd and Westwood Blvd to Enjoy CicLAvia’s Pop-Up Park for the Day
Free

First CicLAvia Open Streets Event of 2026!

On Sunday, April 26, between 9am - 4pm, CicLAvia kicks off its 65th car-free open streets event, and first of 2026, catalyzing vibrant public spaces, active transportation and good health. CicLAvia—West LA connects Santa Monica Blvd and Westwood Blvd, welcoming everyone of all ages and abilities to enjoy this day-long 3-mile pop-up park. Always free, participants will enjoy the day by walking, jogging, biking, skating, or simply spectating. Participants can show up anywhere along the route between 9am-4pm to enjoy the open streets, taking the time to explore, and enjoy a great day.

Check out the Local Gems along the route here 
CicLAvia—West LA includes two hubs filled with plenty of activities and programs. Hubs are walking zones (mandatory dismounts) and meeting points along the route and includes the Santa Monica Blvd Hub located on Santa Monica Blvd, west of Centinela Ave; and the Westwood Hub on Westwood Blvd south of Le Conte. Hubs offer family-friendly activities, restrooms, free water refilling stations, free basic bike repair, bike parking, places to sit and meet up with friends and family, and first aid. Free pedicab rides are available at each hub’s information booth. In addition to the two hubs, there will be a Pit Stop on Santa Monica Blvd near Purdue Ave with water, restrooms, and free basic bike repair available.
 

New Exhibition Orcas: Our Shared Future Swims into the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park on April 26
 
Orcas: Our Shared Future invites visitors to explore the powerful connections between orcas, people, and the oceans we all share. Through life-size orca family replicas and dynamic installations, guests will discover how these intelligent, family-centered animals live, communicate, and thrive. Captivating sculpture, masks, and prints by Indigenous artists of the Pacific Northwest Coast that honor the compelling relationships between orcas and Northwest Coast First Nations will provide additional perspectives on the orca-human connection. Weaving together science and culture, the exhibition examines the complex lives of these fascinating animals.
 
Rocketeer 35th Anniversary Screening + Panel Discussion
Tuesday, 04/28/2026
7:00pm PDT - 10:00pm PDT
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, 90027
Price
$59 
 
The closing night event of this year's Los Feliz Film Fest is a special screening of the treasured family adventure beside LA's own UNESCO World Heritage Site, Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House at Barnsdall Art Park, with stunning views of filming locations like The Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, and Frank Lloyd Wright's Ennis House.

Enjoy a panoramic view of Los Angeles, then rocket back to the 1930s in our Barnsdall Gallery Theatre. The evening concludes with a panel discussion featuring members of the filmmaking team and representatives from The Rocketeer Trust and The Disney Archives exploring the process of adapting graphic novel to cinema. 
 
April 28 + 29, 2026 7:00 PM + 9:30 PM

Enormous Things an ensemble musical about Claes Oldenburg, the real-life contemporary sculptor of enormous everyday objects, which he made because he was in love with a giant from another realm. But when his window to that realm gets blocked, he go on a journey to meet other famous sculptors of enormous works in order to understand how they are able to get their inspiration back, and learn why each even makes art in the first place. Also Jeff Koons is the villain. He weirds us out.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Even More To Do:
 
The DTLA Alliance Community Trust, in partnership with the Colburn School, is presenting Lunchtime Concerts at Colburn, a weekly midday performance series taking place every Tuesday from April 7th through May 5th (12:00pm-1:00pm) at Colburn Plaza in DTLA.

Designed as an easy cultural break during the workday, the series invites Downtown workers, residents and visitors to enjoy live music and dance performed by Colburn’s students. The one hour performances are free and open to the public, offering an accessible way to experience high quality arts programming in the heart of the city.

To further encourage foot traffic and local engagement, attendees will also have the chance to win a weekly $25 gift card to nearby California Plaza dining spots.
 
Saturdays and Sundays April 4 – May 17, 2026 · 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Only minutes from Pasadena at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA 
$28.00 - $275.00
 
We offer the public an opportunity to experience a true Renaissance of our Renaissance, one that was introduced 60 years ago. The Faire is one of the most diverse places on Earth and an escape from the stresses and demands of the modern-day. We offer cutting-edge performances, artisans, and culinary delights.
 
 
 
 
 
UCB, a cheapo comedy show almost every night, see comedians before they make podcasts and have
stories about the UCB and before they hit the big time.



 
Little Tokyo Farmers' Market Saturdays
9:00 am - 2:00 pm every Sat
Isamu Noguchi Plaza
244 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Free
 
"Join us at the Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market, a vibrant new Saturday tradition in the heart of Little Tokyo. Presented in partnership by JACCC and Food Access LA, this weekly market brings together fresh, affordable produce, rich cultural experiences, and meaningful community connection."
 

 

American Cinematheque-A celebrated independent theater group that brings both the talent and catalog of films to make for some of LA's best movie nights.
 


Check out classics and cult movies just a few stories above street level. Rooftop Movies at The Montalbán. & Rooftop Cinema Club

 New Bev-Tarantino owned independent theater with old school style
 
Brain Dead Studios-manages to fill its schedule almost every night
611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
 
Vidiots -A one-of-a-kind hub for film lovers, filmmakers, and everyone curious about cinema. A small theater is more than made-up for with the constant content and special screenings.
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd