Free Events in Los Angeles

The Comeback: Saving Sunflower Sea Star Webinar

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Heal the Bay Aquarium

Lecture

Join Heal the Bay for a virtual behind-the-scenes look at urgent efforts to save the critically endangered sunflower sea star, its key role in California kelp forests, and practical ways you can help protect marine ecosystems from home.

Distinguished Lecture Series: Eric Garcetti

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 9:30 PM

UCLA University Club, Morrison Room

Lecture

Prominent keynote in UCLA's Distinguished Lecture Series featuring former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. In the Morrison Room, he discusses climate policy, international cooperation, and lessons from leading a major city, offering insights into governance and global diplomacy.

Keeping the Faith: Abayudaya Jewish Film Screening

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM

Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum

Film

Two short documentaries explore Uganda’s Abayudaya Jewish community, followed by a discussion with filmmaker Peter Decherney at the Glorya Kaufman Community Center, Wende Museum, Los Angeles. An insightful cultural program blending cinema and conversation in a museum setting.

Ultimate Jam Night

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 1:00 PM

Whisky a Go Go

Music

Experience an electric jam night at Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, where local musicians take the stage for improvisational rock sets under classic neon lights. A casual, nightlife-friendly evening with free entry and late-night energy.

Earth Day 2026

Tue, 21 Apr 2026

Heal the Bay Aquarium

Community

Heal the Bay marks Earth Day 2026 with the premiere of a powerful new environmental campaign. This LA event invites adults, professionals, and families to begin small actions that spark big change, with on-site activities and online updates to follow along and get involved.

Santa Monica Wednesday Farmers Market

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 · All day

Arizona Ave & 3rd Street Promenade

Market

Weekly Santa Monica Wednesday Downtown Farmers Market features fresh produce, flowers, and prepared foods from local farms and vendors at Arizona Ave & 3rd Street Promenade, offering a casual, family-friendly outdoor shopping experience.

Lunchtime Art Talk on Jackie Amézquita

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 · All day

Hammer Museum

Art

Join a lunchtime art talk at the Hammer Museum exploring Jackie Amézquita's contemporary practice. In a concise, artist-led discussion, the talk offers fresh insights into her work and its place in LA's vibrant art scene, over a midday visit to the galleries.

Members-Only Screening: Bait

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Film Independent Theater

Film

Exclusive in-person screening of Bait (Episodes 101–103) for Film Independent members at the Film Independent Theater in Los Angeles, with a guest invitation. A members-only cinema event in a classic venue, highlighting indie storytelling and a rare screening experience.

From Mosaddegh to Today: How Cold War Coups Explain the Iran War

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM

Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum

Lecture

Historian Ibrahim Al-Marashi traces how Cold War interventions shaped Iran's modern regime changes, from Mosaddegh to today, analyzing coups and foreign influence that echo in current geopolitics. The talk is at the Glorya Kaufman Community Center inside the Wende Museum in Los Angeles.

Kino World Tour 2026 – Free Screening

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

The Moroccan Lounge

Film

Experience Kino World Tour 2026 with a free screening at The Moroccan Lounge, Los Angeles. An intimate venue showcase featuring curated cinema from the Kino network, celebrating diverse voices in a convivial, film-loving atmosphere.

Echo Park Farmers Market

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 · All day

Echo Park Farmers Market

Market

The Echo Park Farmers Market brings fresh produce, artisan foods, and local vendors to Sunset Blvd & Logan St in Echo Park every Friday afternoon, 3:00 PM–7:30 PM, offering a lively community space with seasonal goods.

Arts Party: Forever

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 · All day

Hammer Museum

Art

An evening of contemporary art and social celebration at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. Arts Party: Forever invites visitors to mingle amid installations, live performances, and thematic drinks in a festive, nightlife-friendly atmosphere.

Reflections: Naomi Green

Fri, 24 Apr 2026

The Airliner

Music

Naomi Green headlines a free, 21+ house night at The Airliner in Los Angeles. Expect punchy electronic grooves, a club-night atmosphere, and late-night vibes in a classic venue.

BioBlitz at the Manhattan Beach Dunes

Fri, 24 Apr 2026

Heal the Bay Aquarium

Workshop

Join a hands-on BioBlitz at the Manhattan Beach Dunes hosted by Heal the Bay. Snap photos of wildlife, learn dune ecology, and see how your observations connect to coastal restoration along the Los Angeles coastline.

Jonas Wood: Beverly Hills

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 · All day

Gagosian Beverly Hills

Art

A solo exhibition by Jonas Wood at Gagosian Beverly Hills presents his bold, signature style of contemporary painting in a sleek, high-end LA gallery. Expect vibrant geometric shapes, lush color fields, and witty referencing of art and pop culture.

7th Annual Earth Day Celebration

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 · All day

Japanese American Cultural & Community Center

Festival

Celebrate Earth Day at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center and the Little Tokyo Farmers Market in downtown Los Angeles. The 7th annual celebration blends a cultural festival with a vibrant market, offering eco demos, workshops, crafts, and family activities that promote sustainable living in a lively urban setting.

Silver Lake Farmers Market

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 · All day

L.A. Silver Lake Farmers Market

Market

Weekly outdoor market in Silver Lake featuring fresh local produce, artisan goods, and prepared foods, with a welcoming community vibe. Open Saturdays 8:00 AM–1:30 PM at Silver Lake Farmers Market in Los Angeles.

Santa Monica Saturday Farmers Market (Downtown) - April 25, 2026

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 · All day

Arizona Ave & 2nd/3rd Street

Market

The flagship Santa Monica Saturday Farmers Market brings 75+ farmers to Arizona Ave & 2nd/3rd St, with live cooking demos and celebrity chef sightings, continuing LA’s iconic farm-to-table movement.

Pollinator Palooza

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 2:00 AM

TreePeople

Family

Join Pollinator Palooza at TreePeople for a family-friendly restoration day and education fair celebrating pollinators. Plant milkweed, learn about habitat restoration, enjoy free activities, and a fashion show with prizes for the whole family in Los Angeles.

Silver Lake Flea

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 · All day

Satellite Silver Lake

Market

Outdoor flea market in Silver Lake with local artisans, vintage dealers, food vendors, and live music; open Saturdays and Sundays at Satellite Silver Lake in Los Angeles.

Monuments Talking Tours

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 4:30 AM

The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

Lecture

Join The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Los Angeles for a 11:30am Talking Tours session, a guided talk exploring monuments through art and public sculpture. Delve into the cultural and historical significance behind iconic works as curators and scholars lead accessible discussions.

Public Star Party – April 25, 2026

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 7:00 AM

Griffith Observatory

Lecture

Public Star Party at Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles invites stargazers of all ages for an educational afternoon of astronomy. View celestial objects through telescopes, hear astronomy talks, and enjoy hands-on demonstrations in a family-friendly, community science event with expert guidance from staff and guest astronomers.

ARTS OPEN SAN PEDRO

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 · All day

Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles

Art

Arts Open San Pedro returns to CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles for its 2nd Annual in-person arts celebration, featuring artworks from local artists, opportunities to meet creators, and live music in a vibrant community setting.

Harmony and Hustle: The Five Heartbeats

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 12:00 PM

Hammer Museum

Film

Screening of The Five Heartbeats at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. This 1991 soulful musical drama chronicles a fictional five-member R&B group, offering a lively cinematic evening inside an iconic art venue with a music-infused atmosphere.

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