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From cultural events to superstar concerts, exciting nightlife and world-class sports, Discover LA is your go-to source for the latest and greatest in LA. Find more events and nearby hotels at the DiscoverLA.com Events Calendar.

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Wild at Heart w/Laura Dern @ Academy Museum (Jan 26)
The David Lynch tributes continue into the last week of January with a Monday night screening of Wild at Heart at the Academy Museum. The 35 mm print of the late director’s 1990 film comes courtesy of the David Lynch Collection at the Academy Film Archive and Wild at Heart star Laura Dern is set to appear at the January 26 screening inside the museum’s David Geffen Theater.

An Evening with the Bundys: Married with Children Reunion @ The Wiltern (Jan 28)
Few tickets remain to see the cast of beloved 1980s/90s sitcom Married with Children live on stage at The Wiltern for An Evening with the Bundys on Wednesday, January 28. The one-night-only event will feature appearances from Ed O’Neill, Katey Sagal, Christina Applegate and David Faustino for their first public reunion in over a decade and a portion of the ticket sales benefit Race to Erase MS.

Found Footage Festival Vol. 11 @ Lodge Room (Jan 28)
From Bigfoot videos to dollar store commercials, comedians Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher have unearthed more oddball footage from their treasure trove of more than 14,000 VHS cassettes. Join them for a brand new presentation at Found Footage Festival Vol. 11, happening at the Lodge Room on Wednesday, January 28.

Let’s Rock: A Lynchian Costume Ball and Concert @ Philosophical Research Society (Jan 31)
The Philosophical Research Society brings its month-long celebration of David Lynch to a close on Saturday, January 31 with Let’s Rock: A Lynchian Costume Ball and Concert. Julee Cruise tribute band I Can’t Hear Cassandra and the Nightingales will perform live with a dance party to follow. There will be a costume contest with awards for Best David Lynch (or Gordon Cole), as well as character costumes.

Dirty Dancing in Concert @ Wiltern (Feb 1)
Maybe you’ve seen Dirty Dancing more times than you can recall, but, you probably won’t want to miss out when the classic film hits the screen and stage at The Wiltern on Sunday, February 1, when Dirty Dancing in Concert brings a live band to perform all the songs from the movie’s beloved soundtrack during screening.

Selena: From Texas to the World - GRAMMY Museum (Jan. 15 - Mar. 16)
A new pop-up exhibition focusing on the impact of the late Tejano superstar Selena opens at the GRAMMY Museum on Thursday, January 15 for a two-month run. Co-curated by her sister, Suzette Quintanilla, Selena: From Texas to the World includes personal items that, for the first time, will be displayed outside of the Selena Museum. Advance tickets are available to see the exhibition, which continues through March 16.

Fight off that live music FOMO with a show-centric trip to one of the world’s great music capitals! Whether it's historic theatres like The Greek and The Ford; or cozier venues like the Moroccan Lounge and Catalina Jazz Club, there's a concert for every genre on any night in LA.

JANUARY 2026

• Twice - Kia Forum (Jan. 21-22, 24-25)
• New Edition - Kia Forum (Jan. 31)

FEBRUARY 2026

• Jade - Hollywood Palladium (Feb. 2)
• Aleman & Gera MX - Hollywood Palladium (Feb. 6)
• Banda MS de Sergio Lizarraga - Crypto.com Arena (Feb. 13-14)
• Cardi B - Kia Forum (Feb. 15-16)
• bbno$ - Hollywood Palladium (Feb. 18)
• Lady Gaga - Kia Forum (Feb. 18-19, 22-23)
• Snow Strippers - Hollywood Palladium (Feb. 20)
• Sabaton - Kia Forum (Feb. 20)
• Gorillaz - Hollywood Palladium (Feb. 22-23)
• Artemas - Hollywood Palladium (Feb. 26)
• Brandi Carlile - Kia Forum (Feb. 27)

Seong-Jin Cho @ Disney Concert Hall (Jan 27)
South Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho, who won the International Chopin Competition in 2015, performs the composer’s 14 Waltzes alongside works from Liszt, Beethoven and Bartók, at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Tuesday, January 27. 

Lavender Diamond, Alex Lilly @ 2220 Arts + Archives (Jan 28)
Cult favorite baroque indie pop outfit Lavender Diamond returns to the stage on Wednesday, January 28, when they head to 2220 Arts + Archives. They’ll be joined by fellow local, singer Alex Lilly.

Molly Tuttle @ Grammy Museum (Jan 28)
The GRAMMY Museum at L.A. Live celebrates GRAMMY week with a special appearance from previous winner and current nominee Molly Tuttle. With her latest album, So Long Little Miss Sunshine, up for Best Americana Album and song “That’s Gonna Leave a Mark”, Tuttle will be at the museum for a conversation and performance on Wednesday, January 28.

Inara George @ Zebulon (Jan 29)
Known for her work in projects like The Bird and the Bee and The Living Sisters, Inara George takes to the Zebulon stage solo on Thursday, January 29, where she’ll perform the first single from forthcoming album Songs of Douglass and Littell, as part of the set. The Living Sisters will open the night.

Cannons @ Fonda (Jan 29)
Cannons won’t be starting their Afterglow tour with Bob Moses until early spring, but you can catch the L.A.-based pop band at The Fonda on Thursday, January 29, for a one-off concert in Hollywood. French Perfume and Liz Sanchez open the show.

Mahler, Bartok & Revel @ Disney Concert Hall (Jan 29)
Elim Chan conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic, who will be joined by soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, in a program that includes Mahler’s Fourth Symphony, as well as works from Ravel and Bartók. Performances will take place between Thursday, January 29, and Sunday, February 1, with matinees on Friday and Sunday.

The Album Leaf, Shannon Lay @ Zebulon (Jan 31)
The prolific electronic music artist The Album Leaf, who has scored multiple films in the past couple years in addition to releasing his own albums and EPs, headlines Zebulon on Saturday, January 31. Shannon Lay opens the night.

Cate Le Bon @ Belasco (Jan 31)
Acclaimed singer, musician and producer Cate Le Bon, whose latest album, Michelangelo Dying landed on multiple Best of 2025 lists, concludes her U.S. tour in Los Angeles at the Belasco on Saturday, January 31, with support from Frances Chang.

New Edition, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton @ Kia Forum (Jan 31)
Act fast if you’re planning to catch The New Edition Way Tour in Los Angeles because tickets are running low for this all-star R&B extravaganza at Kia Forum on Saturday, January 31. New Edition headlines with support from Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton.

Mosh for Youth Vol. 8 @ Regent Theatre (Jan 31)
Mosh for Youth, the series of hardcore shows that raises scholarship funds for students in East Los Angeles and Pomona, heads to the Regent Theatre on Saturday, January 31. Big Ass Truck IE, Ingrown, Contention, Boltcutter and Male Tears are just a few of the bands on the stacked lineup for this all ages shows. Doors are at 3 p.m.

The Warlocks @ Gold-Diggers (Feb 1)
Long-running psychedelic band The Warlocks begin a month-long residency at Gold-Diggers on February 1, where they’ll play alongside special guests Wyld Gooms. Can’t catch the band this week? Don’t worry, they’ll be playing at the East Hollywood venue every Sunday in February.

Whether you’re looking for educational activities, entertainment, or just want to enjoy the great outdoors, LA has it all - and it’s at your fingertips all year long. Here’s a look at top family-friendly and super fun things to do in the City of Angels.

Fleischer Cartoons Greatest Hits Vol. 2 @ Lodge Room (Jan 26)
Betty Boop and Koko the Clown are amongst the characters starring in the recently restored batch of Fleischer Cartoons set to screen at the Lodge Room on Monday, January 29. The all ages event will also include a Q & A with Claire Fleischer, great-granddaughter of Max Fleischer, by animation historian Ray Pointer.

Disco Dom/Dombresky @ Reframe Studios (Jan 30)
French DJ/producer Dombresky spends two nights at Reframe Studios beginning on Friday, January 30, when his Disco Dom persona takes to the stage with support Maesic. For a straight-up Dombresky house set, plan to catch him on Saturday, January 31 at the same venue. Want to hit the dance floor for both sets? Weekend passes are available too. 

Punk Rock Karaoke @ Lodge Room (Jan 30)
Since 1996, Punk Rock Karaoke has been inviting fans to sing, or scream, their favorites of the genre on stage and backed by an all-star band. For your chance to play punk icon alongside Gret Hetson (Circle Jerks, Bad Religion), Stan Lee (The Dickies), Darren Pfeiffer (Goldfinger) and Randy Bradbury (Pennywise), head to the Lodge Room on Friday, January 30.

Bondage Ball @ The Globe Theatre (Jan 31)
The Bondage Ball returns to Los Angeles on Saturday, January 31, for an all-inclusive, body-positive, 21+ event at The Globe Theatre. This year’s event includes three dance floors, stage shows and fashion shows, an upstairs VIP area area and more inside the historic, downtown venue.

Griffith Park Run (Feb 1) 
This event invites participants of all skill levels, from elite athletes and enthusiastic racers to walkers. This half-marathon uniquely navigates all the main trails of Griffith Park, leading runners past notable landmarks such as the Merry Go Round and the Autry Museum. The 5K route is scenic, flat, and shaded, and for the first time, dogs are allowed to register as participants to run alongside their owners. The Half Marathon commences at 7:30 AM, while the 5K starts at 10:00 AM.

From local independent venues to Broadway blockbusters, there is no better city in the country to experience live theatre than Los Angeles. For a roundup of current and upcoming productions, visit the Discover LA Theatre page.

Kid Gloves- Skylight Theatre (Jan. 15-Feb 15, 2026)
This world premiere musical comedy at the Skylight Theatre dives into the candy-colored chaos of a reality-TV competition where children's entertainers compete for the chance to win their own show. Fast-paced, hilarious, and sneakily poignant, KID GLOVES skewers the utter depravity of reality TV and how it can corrupt even the most wholesome element of humanity.

Spies Among Us Immersive Experience- Little Tokyo (Jan 31)
An undercover spy is strolling through Little Tokyo. While exploring this charming neighborhood, you will receive texts, phone calls, and clues to discover what they are wearing and what they are doing. Your goal: correctly identify this undercover spy and decide their fate. There's silly jokes, a devious story, fun puzzles, and big thrills! More Info and tickets here.