Revolution
Opening May 20, 2026
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Admission $
Explore the United States in the twentieth century through the lens of the American art form: the comic book. Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution examines how this art form became a revolutionary cultural medium, shaping national identity through distinctive stories and characters. Featuring original artwork and rare artifacts, the exhibition connects comic storytelling to defining national experiences: World War II, the social upheavals of the 1960s, the cultural impact of pop art and hip-hop, and ongoing movements for justice and equality.
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Admission $
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Admission $
This exhibition traces the connective tissue of punk across key scenes in the United States and the United Kingdom, with a focus on New York, London, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. Opening in spring 2026 to mark the 50th anniversary of punk in the United States,* this original exhibition celebrates how a generation of misfits—including Jewish punks—challenged the rules, reimagined community, and helped reshape culture from the margins.
One show only! 4K Restoration!
Filmmaker and actor Eli Roth will appear in person at Landmark's Sunset Hollywood on Wednesday, May 20 for a Q&A after the 7:30pm show!
Filmmaker and actor Eli Roth will appear in person at Landmark's Sunset Hollywood on Wednesday, May 20 for a Q&A after the 7:30pm show!
7:30 PM show on Thursday, May 21, at the Noho 7.
A look into the underground community of rule-breakers at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida and how their actions led to the disappearance of an Audio-Animatronic named Buzzy.
Fri May 22, 2026 – Sun October 18, 2026
JAPAN HOUSE Gallery, Level 2
Free
JAPAN HOUSE Gallery, Level 2
Free
From refined sushi to comforting bowls of ramen, Japanese cuisine has captivated palates around the world. Yet even as it is widely enjoyed, its deeper foundations often remain unseen, rooted in Japan’s landscapes, attuned to the rhythms of the seasons, and guided by a philosophy of harmony with nature. More than a collection of beloved dishes, washoku is a living tradition, shaped over millennia by the interplay of land, sea, culture, and craft, and one that continues to evolve, offering enduring insights for food cultures everywhere.
Through displays featuring natural specimens, food models, multimedia, and interactive experiences introduced across four areas of concentration, this exhibition invites visitors to explore the ingredients, techniques, history, and ideas that come to form and define Japanese cuisine – and to consider how food has come to express the values and environment of Japan.
Rialto Pictures and STUDIOCANAL, drawing from its prestigious film collection, are proud to present one of the greatest science fiction action movies of all time for its 35th anniversary: James Cameron's TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, for a limited 8-week release beginning May 22, available in all four theatrical formats: original 35mm and 70mm prints, and 4K DCP and 3-D DCP digital restorations.
Opens in select theaters on May 22 including the American Cinematheque in Los Angeles.
Immanuel Presbyterian Church Los Angeles, CA
$0 - $55.09
Step into the church where it all began — the legendary filming location of My Chemical Romance’s “Helena” — for a full-day immersion into the world that raised a generation.
Ghouls Day Out 2026 is more than an event — it’s a pilgrimage for the emo, the alt, and the beautifully dramatic. Join thousands of fans for a day filled with live tribute bands, immersive photo ops, and a curated market of over 60 alternative vendors celebrating music, art, and subculture.
Ghouls Day Out 2026 is more than an event — it’s a pilgrimage for the emo, the alt, and the beautifully dramatic. Join thousands of fans for a day filled with live tribute bands, immersive photo ops, and a curated market of over 60 alternative vendors celebrating music, art, and subculture.
The Broad
$
Yoko Ono, the visionary artist, musician, and activist whose work has shaped contemporary culture for more than seven decades, will be celebrated at The Broad in Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind, the artist’s first solo museum exhibition in Southern California, organized in collaboration with Tate Modern, London. In spring 2026, visitors will be invited to directly participate in many of Ono’s works that transform simple acts into expressions of peace and connection.
Los Angeles Nomadic Division presents Field Set, a new sound installation and series of sculptural interventions using recordings and materials from the site of artist Kelly Akashi’s former home and studio in Altadena, California.
The project features a collaboration between Akashi and Phil Peters. Using subterranean microphones, Peters has been continuously recording Akashi’s property since May 2025, capturing the sounds of demolition and nearby rebuilding in the wake of the devastating Eaton Fire. Presented for the first time, these field recordings focus on the debris removal and excavation period and are arranged into a three-hour durational soundscape. Played through large-scale subwoofers constructed by Peters, the work unfolds across the ground and through low-frequency sound, using the site as a physical surface and a field of resonance.
The project features a collaboration between Akashi and Phil Peters. Using subterranean microphones, Peters has been continuously recording Akashi’s property since May 2025, capturing the sounds of demolition and nearby rebuilding in the wake of the devastating Eaton Fire. Presented for the first time, these field recordings focus on the debris removal and excavation period and are arranged into a three-hour durational soundscape. Played through large-scale subwoofers constructed by Peters, the work unfolds across the ground and through low-frequency sound, using the site as a physical surface and a field of resonance.
Opening May 23
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach
$
Step into the captivating world of sea jellies in a new immersive experience, Jelly Dreamscapes, at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Discover their beauty, diversity, and soul-soothing qualities as you drift through a gallery filled with hundreds of sea jellies from around the world set amidst meditative lighting and dream-like soundscapes. Explore species never before seen at the Aquarium and learn how its staff provide state-of-the-art animal care for these remarkable gelatinous creatures.
“We’re Very Well Read, It’s Well Known”
Exhibition Dates: May 23 – September 6, 2026
Opening Reception
The public is invited to attend the opening celebration
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The public is invited to attend the opening celebration
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
260 South Main Street, Downtown Los Angeles
Free
This summer, the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles transforms literature into a sprawling contemporary art experience with We’re Very Well Read, It’s Well Known, an extraordinary group exhibition bringing together more than 450 contemporary artists in a celebration of books, storytelling, and visual imagination.
The ambitious exhibition invites each participating artist to reinterpret a favorite literary work onto a single 9” x 6” fine art panel — the dimensions of a traditional book. The result is a monumental “visual library” where novels, poems, manifestos, memoirs, and cultural touchstones are reimagined through painting, drawing, sculpture, abstraction, muralism, pop surrealism, and conceptual art.
Sun, May 24 • 1 PM
Main Street Santa Monica
$28.81
Get ready to PASS GO and taste your way down Main Street at the 11th Annual MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street — an interactive, Monopoly-inspired food & drink adventure! Throw on your top hats and monocles and explore 20+ of Main Street’s best restaurants, bars, eateries, and shops along a lively 5-block stretch. Use your MAINopoly dollars to redeem delicious tastings, complete your game board, and enter to win amazing prizes.
Even More To Do:
May 7-31
Thursday through Sunday and Memorial Day
11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768
$12 and up
$ parking
It's all the tropes of a county fair, so check out what they have before you go.
"The
2026 Fair wants you to Play Your Way as we salute recreation,
imagination and the many ways we let loose. From whirling rides and
friendly contests to creative triumphs and big bites of deep-fried
delight, the Fair is transforming its grounds into the county’s biggest
playground."
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
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.
stories about the UCB and before they hit the big time.
Isamu Noguchi Plaza
244 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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."
Every Sunday
10am-4pm at @rowdtla
Free Entry, Family Friendly Beer Garden, No Pets.
Free Entry, Family Friendly Beer Garden, No Pets.
Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, with markets in Los Angeles attracting 50,000 people each weekend to eat from a hundred local vendors.
Largo,
known for comedy shows. Grab some
tickets before everything sells out. Many new shows from some of LA's
top comedians. We see Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt,
Pete Holmes and Sarah Silverman performing here to name a few.
Film
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
611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
4884 Eagle Rock Blvd
Do
you have Cine Insomnia? We have the cure! Join us at Landmark's Nuart
Theatre for midnight weekend programs ranging from classic anime and
horror to sci-fi favorites, offbeat musicals, cult sensations and more!
