Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Weekly What To Do: Hey Dad, Let's Get Some Asian Food

 
Filmmaker Mark Jenkin will appear in person at Landmark's Nuart Theatre on Thursday, June 18 for a Q&A after the 7:00pm show!
 

JUNE 18 – 19: Community Watch Parties – The Bloc  https://downtownla.com/do/community-watch-parties-at-the-bloc
 
 
June 18-28 
TCL Chinese Theatres
$ 
 
One of the longest running film festivals in LA. Check out the very long lost list of films. 
 
 The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) announces its Grand Opening Weekend, a community celebration of the new David Geffen Galleries. On June 18–22, the museum will host an array of dynamic programming, including a free, campus-wide Block Party, The Genesis Talks: Thelma Golden in conversation with Michael Govan, and SPIRITS Summer Solstice Dance with Richie Hawtin and john gerrard, and more.

On Saturday, June 20, the Block Party will offer free museum admission, family-
friendly art activities, live music and DJ sets, and a hand-selected restaurant showcase across the museum’s campus. Designed for all ages, the day-long Block Party will be capped by the first Los Angeles edition of The Art Parade, in
collaboration with art dealer and curator Jeffrey Deitch, activating Wilshire Boulevard in front of the museum. The Block Party and The Art Parade are presented by East West Bank Foundation, which is committed to expanding access to arts, education,
and cultural engagement.

Michael Govan, LACMA CEO and Wallis Annenberg Director, said, “With the
completion of the David Geffen Galleries and the expansion of our campus, LACMA
has added acres of street-level space where we can install public artworks and
engage the entire community. We felt the occasion called for a celebratory summer
Block Party—and we look forward to welcoming everyone.”

The LACMA Block Party will offer:
Free Gallery Access (10 am–7 pm)
Free tickets to the new 110,000-square-foot David Geffen Galleries as well as the
Resnick Pavilion and BCAM, where nine special exhibitions are on view, including
Fashioning Chinese Women: Empire to Modernity, which opens on June 14.

The Art Parade (6 pm)
Conceived two decades ago in New York by Jeffrey Deitch, The Art Parade brings together more than 1,000 artists in a creative procession that transforms the streets into a living gallery. This first Los Angeles edition of The Art Parade, in collaboration with Deitch, will showcase mobile sculptures, costumes, banners, inflatables, music,
and movement-based works that activate public space through collective artistic expression, and underscores LACMA’s longstanding commitment to celebrating artists and presenting art in public spaces.

Music (10 am–6 pm | DJ sets and music performances; 6 pm | Latin Sounds)
Highlighting Los Angeles as a hub of world-class musical artists, the Block Party will
feature live music and DJs beginning at 10 am, continuing throughout the day. As part
of LACMA’s Latin Sounds concert series, Los Angeles’s own Roosevelt Cordova,
known worldwide as “El Presidente de la Salsa,” will perform at 6 pm.

NexGenLA Zone: Art-Making Activities (10 am–3 pm)
The whole family is invited to explore the joy of art-making through free, hands-on
creative workshops and activities taking place across LACMA’s campus, including a
Pop-Up Workshop at the Boone Children's Gallery, located inside the W.M. Keck
Education Center, LACMA's new home for hands-on learning. LACMA’s Maya Mobile
will also be open for tours. Families can create keepsakes, discover new ways to
make art together, and take a little piece of the museum home with them.

Food

Los Angeles food and culture platform MAMA has curated a roster of 15 vendors for
the Block Party, representing the global spectrum of L.A.’s cuisine, including Fuegos,
Heng Heng Chicken Rice, Riviera Seafood Club, Bridgetown Roti, and many more.
On Sunday, June 21, LACMA will continue the weekend’s events by hosting the next
installment of The Genesis Talks. Thelma Golden, Studio Museum in Harlem director
and chief curator, and Michael Govan, LACMA CEO and Wallis Annenberg Director,
will discuss the role of museums in shaping public narratives and consider how
exhibitions and programs can respond to the urgent issues of our time. (5 pm, $10 /
$8 members)

At 6:30 pm, LACMA will host a free summer solstice dance party, SPIRITS Summer
Solstice Dance, featuring a DJ performance by pioneering electronic artist Richie
Hawtin (aka Plastikman) in celebration of the cycle of john gerrard’s solar artwork
SPIRITS, presented by LACMA’s Art+Technology Lab. The evening will include a
large-scale installation and live performance of
SPIRITS.

Other programming for the weekend includes a talk with celebrated photographer
Annie Liebovitz on June 18, Jazz at LACMA on June 19, a special site-specific
performance by L.A. Dance Project’s City of Dance on June 21, soccer watch parties
on June 18 and June 21, a soccer juggling and accuracy workshop on June 21, and
mindfulness programs on June 22. For more information, visit lacma.org/third-
weekends.

Go Metro. The D Line now brings you directly to LACMA (Wilshire/Fairfax Station).
Tour Metro Art at the station and explore the Metro Art Bus during the Block Party.
Plan your trip at metro.net.
 
June 19-21, 2026 3 PM-11 PM
Santa Anita Park Arcadia, CA  
$8
 
Experience 626 Night Market, the original Asian night market in the U.S., with iconic street food, handcrafted merch, and live performances.
 
 
Taste of Japan
June 19th - 21st
Anaheim GardenWalk
Free
 
Stroll through a spring inspired setting filled with festive décor, music, and fun activities for all ages. Enjoy interactive games, cultural moments, and plenty of photo worthy spots that capture the spirit of sakura season. Treat yourself with a mouthwatering selection of Japanese food and seasonal sweets from savory ramen and street food favorites to delicate spring inspired desserts, perfect for sharing with family and friends. Gather your loved ones, make lasting memories, and celebrate renewal, culture, and community at Taste of Japan’s Sakura Spring Fest.
 
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PIZZERIA GRAND OPENING
Saturday, June 20, 11AM
3rd Street Promenade 1444 3rd Street Promenade Santa Monica
 
Cowabunga! It's finally gonna open, the TMNT theme pizzeria is set to give us the pizza lovin' turtrles fav. 
 
 
June 20, 2026
Doors 8:30 pm, Show 9:30 pm
Illusion Magic Lounge, 1418 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
$22 
 
Back by popular demand, the burlesque revue 65 million rhinestones in the making! Hold on to your butts, (and maybe our butts), as the clever girls and boys of The Hollywood Jane Revue spare no expense to welcome you to Jurassic Peek!
 
 
 
K-POP DEMON HUNTERS 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Saturday, June 20, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Funko Hollywood 6201 Hollywood Blvd, #100 Los Angeles
 
Costume Contest
Derpy Art Piece Reveal
Norigae Station
POP! Yourself: Demon Hunter Style
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 20-21, 2026
Pasadena Convention Center
$ 
Weekend Ticket only as of writing this
 
DesignerCon Pasadena returns the show to where it all began, showcasing local artists and vendors in a boutique setting. Are you ready to enjoy the old school style of DCon again?
 
 
 
 
Steven Spielberg's & George Lucas's 1st three Indiana Jones movies-11a RAIDERS 2p TEMPLE OF DOOM 5p LAST CRUSADE. On 35mm! Bring Dad.
Sun, Jun 21 - Starts 11 AM
$12 - $72
Oh woah, The Princess Utena Movie is coming to theaters in a wide release this June?!? We remember seeing this awe-inspring film in late cable days. Never did we think we'd get to see this ultra-insane visuals of this film on the big screen. Do yourself a favor if your into Sailor Moon visuals or just any spectacle of anime.

Don't worry, the story won't make sense, but it'll look damn pretty as it unfolds. And, look out for that castle, we think it's coming after you.

Adolescence of Utena June 21 & 22 

Grab tickets here

River Solstice Festival
Presented by LA River Arts
​June 21, 2026
2–7 PM
Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park (Frogtown, Los Angeles)
​FREE + Open to the Public

​River Solstice Festival is a new biennial arts gathering celebrating the Los Angeles River as a place where art, nature, and community meet.

​Join us for an afternoon of live music, site-specific art, performance, food, and collective gathering along the LA River in celebration of the summer solstice.


Free, Must Register 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Even More To Do:

 

Hollywood Fringe Festival June 11-28 is back ! Over 2,000 performances! You've got the rest of month to check out the weirdest and different of plays, musicals and more. Go through the huge list of different shows to check out one you might want to check out. All at pretty reasonable prices.
 
They're back and ready to get you funky, check out the

June-September 
20 Events
Free, All-Ages 
 
"...Outdoor parties with iconic cultural partners across Southern California. We’ve got something for everyone — DJs, live bands, special exhibitions, food and libations, and tons of free fun. It’s the perfect way to find music you love, discover something new, and connect with your community. Don’t miss out — grab your friends and experience LA like never before."

SoCal music and art lovers can save the dates for this year’s “Off the 405” artist lineup. The free outdoor concerts at the Getty Center museum include aja monet on May 30, Hunx and His Punx on June 13, Leenalchi on July 11, Horse Lords on July 25, and Laurel Halo on August 22. 

Online reservations will be available about three weeks before each concert on Getty’s website, with the ticket release dates available now on the calendar. On the day of each concert, attendees can catch a DJ in the courtyard at 6 p.m., pack a picnic or enjoy Getty drinks and snacks, and explore the art galleries and current exhibitions before the main artist begins at 7:30 p.m. 
 
 
L.A. River Expeditions is back for the Summer. Find the one-of-a-kind urban kayaking experience that's right for you! Sepulveda Basin Recreation Zone or Elysian Valley Recreation Zone 
 
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.
 
 
Cinespia -This hosts screenings outside at iconic venues including The Hollywood Forever Cemetery, The Greek Theatre, and Los Angeles Historic Park.
 

Secret Movie Club-Special edition posters and a large swatch of films to see.


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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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