Events in Los Angeles

Core Los Angeles: Outdoor Electronic Music Festival

Fri, 1 May 2026

Los Angeles State Historic Park

Music

Outdoor electronic music festival at Los Angeles State Historic Park headlined by Artbat, Eric Prydz, Nina Kraviz, Four Tet and more; genres include house, tech house, techno, electro; tickets $160-240; 21+.

RENÉ LIU

Fri, 1 May 2026

Kia Forum

Music

René Liu performs live at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Expect a polished pop set with intimate ballads and sweeping melodies, backed by a professional production in the iconic arena, promising a memorable night for fans.

Half-O-Ween: 28 Days Later

Fri, 1 May 2026

Heritage Square Museum

Film

Outdoor screening of 28 Days Later at Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles, presented by Street Food Cinema. A spooky zombie-horror night under the stars with food trucks and vintage-set vibes.

Borderless Project: Barac

Fri, 1 May 2026

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Music

Borderless Project brings Barac to Los Angeles for a techno/minimal/tech-house night at a TBA venue. An energetic electronic showcase blending international flair with the local scene, tickets are $15-40.

Candyland: 2000s Circus + Arcade Rave

Fri, 1 May 2026

1720

Nightlife

Candyland: 2000s Circus + Arcade Rave brings neon nostalgia to 1720 in Los Angeles on May 2, 2026, with circus-inspired visuals and arcade games powering a high-energy, retro electronic rave by Jules in the Rough & Orlove by Night.

When A Woman’s Fed Up

Fri, 1 May 2026

Orpheum Theatre

Theater

A bold, witty evening at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles featuring 'When A Woman’s Fed Up,' a female-led performance blending stand-up, storytelling, and sharp social humor about modern womanhood, empowerment, and resilience.

Forager

Fri, 1 May 2026

The Moroccan Lounge

Music

Catch Forager performing live at The Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles, an intimate club night showcasing indie tunes in a cozy, dimly lit space with warm acoustics and a buzzing downtown atmosphere.

Lewis Capaldi with Joy Crookes at Hollywood Bowl

Sat, 2 May 2026

Hollywood Bowl

Music

An outdoor evening show at the legendary Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, headlined by Lewis Capaldi with Joy Crookes, blending heartfelt pop with starry-night vibes.

Spring Blooms Tour

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 2:00 AM

Descanso Gardens

Workshop

Join Descanso Gardens' horticulture team for a guided spring-bloom tour through the outdoor grounds. Learn about blooming plants, seasonal favorites, and garden design as you stroll, with occasional off-path exploration. Free with admission, no registration required; meeting point is Center Circle.

Theaster Gates: Dave: All My Relations

Fri, 1 May 2026 · All day

Gagosian Beverly Hills

Art

Theaster Gates presents Dave: All My Relations at Gagosian Beverly Hills, a contemporary art exhibition blending sculpture, installation, and social critique. Set in a sleek LA gallery, the show invites reflection on memory, labor, and community through Gates's immersive installations and provocative objects.

The Music of SQUARE ENIX - Magic, Memories, and Melodies

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

Shrine Auditorium

Music

AWR Music Productions presents The Music of Square Enix — a brand-new orchestral concert celebrating the iconic soundtracks of Final Fantasy, NieR, and other beloved worlds, conducted by Arnie Roth at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

May 3, 2026: Rebecca Solnit

Sat, 2 May 2026

Writers Bloc

Lecture

Join renowned author Rebecca Solnit for an evening of literary insight at Writers Bloc in Los Angeles. General admission includes a copy of The Beginning Comes After the End; Solnit discusses culture, memory, and change in a thoughtful, engaging talk.

Dekmantel Soundsystem at Rhonda Intl LA

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Music

Rhonda INTL LA presents Dekmantel Soundsystem in Los Angeles for a high-energy electronic club night. The Dekmantel Soundsystem delivers deep house and techno selections, fueling a packed dance-floor and a signature rhythmic experience.

The Wedding Present: Seamonsters 35th Anniversary Tour

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

Lodge Room

Music

The Wedding Present celebrate the Seamonsters 35th anniversary by performing the album in full at Lodge Room LA, with Mark Robinson of Unrest joining on select tracks and a set of additional songs.

Moonchild: Waves Tour

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 12:00 PM

The Wiltern

Music

Moonchild brings their Waves Tour to The Wiltern in Los Angeles for an intimate night of indie-soul. Expect lush harmonies, hazy grooves, and a dynamic vocal blend in the iconic theater.

Disconic presents Kai Alcé, Aaron Paar and SEEPS

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Music

Disconic presents a triple-headline electronic night in Los Angeles featuring Kai Alcé, Aaron Paar and SEEPS. The night spotlights deep house and hypnotic grooves, delivering high-energy sets that keep the dancefloor alive into the early hours.

Night at the Library: A Century of Light

Fri, 1 May 2026 · All day

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Festival

An immersive festival inside the Richard J. Riordan Central Library celebrating a century of light with over 200 performers, artists, and storytellers, transforming the Downtown LA landmark into a multi-sensory celebration of culture, ideas, and community.

Snot + Metal Band Lineup Live at Whisky a Go Go

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 11:00 AM

Whisky a Go Go

Music

A high-energy metal lineup at Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles features Snot and a stacked cast of heavy bands, delivering thunderous riffs, ferocious vocals, and a quintessential late-night West Coast rock experience.

Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) Celebration

Sat, 2 May 2026

Japanese American Cultural & Community Center

Family

Join a family-friendly Kodomo no Hi celebration at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in Los Angeles. Enjoy Japanese cultural activities, performances, crafts, and food that celebrate Children’s Day with the local community.

AXIS: Viaduct II - with David Harness and Jack Faulkner

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 2:00 PM

Music

An electronic club night in Los Angeles as part of AXIS: Viaduct II, headlined by David Harness and Jack Faulkner with deep house and techno sets that promise groove, atmosphere, and late-night dancing in a city nightlife hotspot.

Tokyo Machine, Blvnkspvce

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 12:00 PM

The Echo

Music

Tokyo Machine and Blvnkspvce bring an all-ages electronic bass showcase to The Echo in Los Angeles, delivering dubstep and glitch-hop sets with high-energy drops, neon visuals, and a club-night vibe.

Le Youth

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 2:00 PM

The Novo

Music

Le Youth headlines a progressive house night at The Novo in Los Angeles, spinning energetic electronic sets at 9 PM; all ages welcome for a dynamic club-night experience in a premier venue.

Prescott Niles' The Knack

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 11:00 AM

The Canyon - Agoura Hills

Music

Join Prescott Niles for a live night with The Knack at The Canyon in Agoura Hills, bringing LA's late-70s power-pop energy with punchy basslines, melodic riffs, and a classic rock club vibe.

Claire Rosinkranz

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

The Roxy Theatre

Music

Claire Rosinkranz headlines a vibrant indie-pop night at the historic El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, delivering catchy hooks, lush harmonies, and intimate stage energy for a standout live show.

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