April 16 - April 24, 2026
Multiple Theaters
$
Festival | This year’s lineup includes 45 films with 15 premieres, 7 restorations and 41 guests along with in-person tributes to filmmakers Gianfranco Rosi, Barbara Kopple, Caveh Zahedi and Ross McElwee.This year’s lineup includes 45 films with 15 premieres, 7 restorations and 41 guests along with in-person tributes to filmmakers Gianfranco Rosi, Barbara Kopple, Caveh Zahedi and Ross McElwee.
Festival | This year’s lineup includes 45 films with 15 premieres, 7 restorations and 41 guests along with in-person tributes to filmmakers Gianfranco Rosi, Barbara Kopple, Caveh Zahedi and Ross McElwee.This year’s lineup includes 45 films with 15 premieres, 7 restorations and 41 guests along with in-person tributes to filmmakers Gianfranco Rosi, Barbara Kopple, Caveh Zahedi and Ross McElwee.
Thursday, April 16th @ 7:30 PM
LOOK Dine-In Cinema Glendale 128 N Maryland Ave, Glendale, CA
$
On Thursday, April 16th at 7:30 PM, Screamfest is heading to the LOOK Dine-In Cinema in Glendale to celebrate one of the most effective horror remakes of all time: the 1988 version of The Blob. We are incredibly excited to announce that actors Shawnee Smith, Donovan Leitch and special makeup effects artist Tony Gardner will be joining us in person for a post-film Q&A!
APR 17-18, FRI-SAT, 8 PM, SAT, 2 PM
$29
Choreographers Rashaun Mitchell + Silas Riener combine technological and human pathways into a dynamic work that imagines an Artificial Intelligence lovingly programmed by experimental dance. Open Machine presents a constantly shifting performance with live speech-to-text transcription, projected images, and virtual renderings that amplify and react to the unfolding dance. Blurring the lines between brain, body, and machine, the piece is accompanied by a sweeping, mechanical sound score by electronic musician Mas Ysa and vocal artist Charmaine Lee, media design by Jesse Stiles, and lighting design by Davison Scandrett. As dancers navigate the stage with precision and abandon, Open Machine synthesizes disparate modes of working, and reflects the social and spatial structures that shape our daily lives.
April 18-19
Little Tokyo
Isamu Noguchi Plaza
240 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
240 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Two days of elation for the 'Streets of Elation' Take Over Event for the game Honkai: Star Rail. There's going to be specialty food items and merch to get. Plus, a day to see the voice actors. Seems, pretty sweet if you're a fan of the game.
"Delicious Little Tokyo
returns on Saturday, April 18, 2026 with a new headquarters at the
Little Tokyo Metro Station Plaza! Join us for our popular Food History
of Little Tokyo tours, crowd-favorite J-Town Bingo, community booths,
and more.
This year’s event highlights the Little Tokyo
Historical Society as they celebrate 20 years of sharing and preserving
the heritage of Little Tokyo."
12–4:30 PM
FREE!
Pick up a card at the J-Town Bingo booth at the
Delicious Little Tokyo Headquarters:
Little Tokyo Metro Station Plaza
Little Tokyo lovers of all ages are welcome to enjoy J-Town Bingo, an interactive way to explore, learn about, and support our historic neighborhood.
April 18–30
We’re celebrating Delicious Little Tokyo by hosting a special MINI WALK event with Pikmin Bloom, a smartphone app co‑developed by Niantic and Nintendo that turns walking into a fun activity. From April 18 to April 30, stroll through our historic neighborhood, discover Gold Seedlings, and grow your Pikmin squad where tiny explorers and big flavors meet.
The MINI WALK event will run from April 18 10:00 AM to April 30 6:00 PM (PT).
A map distribution booth and AR photo opportunity will be set up at the Delicious Little Tokyo Event main hub in Little Tokyo Arts District Metro Station Plaza on Saturday, April 18 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (PT). The special booth and AR photo opp for the MINI WALK are only available on April 18, but you can still interact with the Special Spots and enjoy the MINI WALK at any time until April 30!
April 17-19, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
William S. Hart Park, Old Town Newhall
William S. Hart Park, Old Town Newhall
Free entry
The 2026 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is returning to William S. Hart Park and highlighting the sights, sounds and swagger of Cowboy life.
On Friday, April 17, from 6–10 p.m., the Marciano Art Foundation presents the inaugural MAFter Hours, offering visitors of all ages a rare opportunity to explore exhibitions after hours. Enjoy food and beverages for purchase from Triple Beam Pizza, Mateo’s Ice Cream, and Neighborhood Winery, along with popcorn for BRUCE CONNER / RECORDING ANGEL, and take in sunset views in select galleries.
Parking is available in the upper lot on Lucerne Blvd—please reserve your free tickets in advance.
Superman Day Event
"In Los Angeles, the celebration comes to life at The Americana at Brand with a one-day immersive event for fans, families, and (at Krypto’s request) four-legged friends. The Daily Planet newsstand will offer a free, special edition Daily Planet newspaper, along with themed snacks and beverages (including pup cups). The newsstand is also where fans can win premium prizes and products inspired by Superman, Supergirl and Krypto with a scratch-off activity including a free digital download of last summer’s blockbuster feature film “Superman” (2025). Among the prizes are tickets to the new Superman Experience: Defenders Unite attraction, opening April 18 at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank. Photo opportunities also include Krypto’s Doghouse of Solitude and a larger-than-life Superman S-Shield symbol. Leading national animal welfare organization, Best Friends Animal Society, will also be on-site with adoptable puppies looking for loving homes. Fans who attend the pop-up will receive a flyer with special discounts to purchase the Superman film of their choice."
DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour 2026
will take place April 18th to 19th in Los Angeles, California at the
Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall. And, it's free, just gotta register.
Featuring
exhibitions, stage events, interactive booths, and a variety of
experiences that showcase the many attractions of DRAGON BALL.
April 17-20
2478 Fletcher Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039
2478 Fletcher Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Free Events
A bunch of free music events this weekend.
Grand Opening Next FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY Night at 8:30p (APRIL 17 - MAY 3, 2026)
ZJU Theatre Group - 4850 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91601
$20 Advance TIX at: ZombieJoes.TIX.com ($25 at door)
ZJU Theatre Group - 4850 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91601
$20 Advance TIX at: ZombieJoes.TIX.com ($25 at door)
Ages 18+
Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group Proudly Presents Our All-New, Fun N' Freaky Horror-Theatre Extravaganza URBAN DEATH: Halfway-To-Halloween Show and Maze Spooktacular! ~ Celebrating the Unfathomable Monstrosities, Inhuman Atrocities, and The Restless Spirits that Walk Among Us!
Sat, Apr 18 @ 2:00 pm
BRAIN DEAD STUDIOS
611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
$31.50
35mm can be beautiful, but 16mm is personal. Join Secret Sixteen founder Mike Williamson, Josh Miller (Killer Movies) and Bret Berg (Museum of Home Video) for a 12-hour survival quest of prehistoric vengeance, loincloth love, epic fantasy and muscular magic — screened from Secret Sixteen’s incredibly siqq collection of Swatch watch-era swords ’n sorcery.
Saturday April 18th, 2026
8:00 pm, Doors: 7:00 PM
Crown Theater, 140 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Tickets: $20
Tickets: $20
Join us for an evening of Galaxy Class Burlesque performances! Beam Me Up Burlesque is coming out of Deep Space and docking at the Crown Theatre in Pasadena on April 27th. Set your phasers to stunning, and boldly go to a burlesque show you've never gone to before!
The weekend festival will feature esteemed authors and cultural luminaries, spanning literary heavyweights, performers, celebrity authors, poets, politicians and journalists. Among the appearances: On Saturday, April 18, Sarah Jessica Parker and author Alexandra Oliva will appear in conversation with Miwa Messer to discuss Oliva’s new SJP Lit novel “The Radiant Dark.” On Sunday, April 19, Larry David will join Times news and culture critic Lorraine Ali to discuss her book “No Lessons Learned: The Making of Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Additionally, Lionel Richie will be at the festival to discuss his new memoir “Truly” for a special installment of the Ideas Exchange speaker series.
Sun Apr 19, 2026 • 9:30 AM
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90007
$Admission
Join NHM for a full day of discovery, creativity, and connection during our annual Earth Day festival on Sunday, April 19.
From ecosystems of the past to today’s environmental challenges, Earth Day Festival invites visitors of all ages to explore the planet’s past, present, and future in meaningful and captivating ways.
Festival Highlights: - Explore NHM’s world-renowned exhibitions, including Dinosaur Hall, Gem & Mineral Hall, and Mammal Halls featuring iconic dioramas - Wander the Nature Gardens and enjoy outdoor performances and activities - Discover L.A. Underwater and learn how Los Angeles was once beneath the waves of the Pacific Ocean - Participate in hands-on art and science activities, including LEGO® Build the Change - Connect with scientists, educators, and environmental organizations - Shop nature-inspired merchandise - Enjoy free Green Screen: Our Planet on Film screenings in the Commons Theater - And so much more!
From ecosystems of the past to today’s environmental challenges, Earth Day Festival invites visitors of all ages to explore the planet’s past, present, and future in meaningful and captivating ways.
Festival Highlights: - Explore NHM’s world-renowned exhibitions, including Dinosaur Hall, Gem & Mineral Hall, and Mammal Halls featuring iconic dioramas - Wander the Nature Gardens and enjoy outdoor performances and activities - Discover L.A. Underwater and learn how Los Angeles was once beneath the waves of the Pacific Ocean - Participate in hands-on art and science activities, including LEGO® Build the Change - Connect with scientists, educators, and environmental organizations - Shop nature-inspired merchandise - Enjoy free Green Screen: Our Planet on Film screenings in the Commons Theater - And so much more!
Taking place April 20th from 7 pm-11 pm, this free event (or $50 for VIP) will bring together various partners for an immersive, community-driven celebration of the launch of the Puff Puff Pack.
VIP tickets will include a Puff Puff Pack and access to activations to fill, curate and personalize your own pack with premium essentials. A limited number of chicken hotboxes will also be available for purchase to GA. Tickets also include a HFC Hotbox featuring a Zangi chicken slider, HFC nuggets topped with fresh truffle, fries and three signature sauces, including a new “Vibe Sauce.”
Mon, Apr 20 @ 7:30 pm
Vidiots
$
Join us on 4/20 for a program of eye-popping and head-scratching shorts, clips, trailers, and very special TV episodes on 35mm, 16mm, VHS, and DVD, culled from our video store collection as well as our film collection. We will be projecting live on four different physical media formats to maximize brain-meltage. From unhinged 35mm trailers, to insane experimental animation, to the most bonkers clips we can pull from the bottom of the barrel of the VHS era, this is one night your eyeballs may never recover from. Psychedelic, funny, weird, and wacky, all celebrating the glory of physical media, you’ll have a trip whether you’re high or not!
Plus! A Munchie bar and live vinyl DJ sets from KCRW DJ Dan Wilcox!
Plus! A Munchie bar and live vinyl DJ sets from KCRW DJ Dan Wilcox!
LA - FRANKLIN
$11.96
Improvisers swap mystery backpacks and justify bizarre props on a chaotic audience chosen trip!
Pack your bags for a no holds barred improvised trip – be it a family reunion, camping trip, or work retreat.
Before the show, each comedian secretly packs a backpack full of strange and random props. The improvisers exchange backpacks onstage at the beginning of the show and then must use and justify why ‘they’ brought each of the various props on the “trip.”
All edible props must be consumed by the unfortunate soul who pulls it out.
Pack your bags for a no holds barred improvised trip – be it a family reunion, camping trip, or work retreat.
Before the show, each comedian secretly packs a backpack full of strange and random props. The improvisers exchange backpacks onstage at the beginning of the show and then must use and justify why ‘they’ brought each of the various props on the “trip.”
All edible props must be consumed by the unfortunate soul who pulls it out.
Art Museums
HAMMER MUSEUM
10899 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
90024
10899 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
90024
Free for good
Several Eternities in a Day: Form in the Age of Living Materials features twenty-two artists from North, Central, and South America who embrace the unpredictable nature of living materials. These artists use materials such as avocado, cacao, achiote, cochineal, stone, clay, and natural dyes to create large-scale installations, paintings, works on paper, and mixed-media sculpture.
Several Eternities in a Day: Form in the Age of Living Materials features twenty-two artists from North, Central, and South America who embrace the unpredictable nature of living materials. These artists use materials such as avocado, cacao, achiote, cochineal, stone, clay, and natural dyes to create large-scale installations, paintings, works on paper, and mixed-media sculpture.
April 12, 2026 – January, 2027
Fowler Museum
308 Charles E Young Dr N Los Angeles, CA 90024
For generations, the Ifugao of northern Luzon have transformed steep mountainsides into rice terraces—astonishing feats of engineering that are also sacred landscapes shaped by ritual, community, and a profound connection to land.
Mountain Spirits immerses visitors in this world through carved guardians, ritual bowls, woven blankets, farming tools, soundscapes, and video installations. Together, these works reveal how sustenance and spirituality are entwined, and how generosity, labor, and environmental care nurture Ifugao life.
For generations, the Ifugao of northern Luzon have transformed steep mountainsides into rice terraces—astonishing feats of engineering that are also sacred landscapes shaped by ritual, community, and a profound connection to land.
Mountain Spirits immerses visitors in this world through carved guardians, ritual bowls, woven blankets, farming tools, soundscapes, and video installations. Together, these works reveal how sustenance and spirituality are entwined, and how generosity, labor, and environmental care nurture Ifugao life.
Even More To Do:
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
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!
