Events in Los Angeles

IMSA Monterey Sports Car Championship

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 1:00 AM

Petersen Automotive Museum

Sports

Experience high-octane racing as IMSA's Monterey Sports Car Championship returns to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Fans can glimpse race cars, meet teams, and enjoy behind-the-scenes stories in a dynamic museum setting.

Alejandro Fernández @ Yaamava' Theater

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

Yaamava' Theater

Music

Mexican superstar Alejandro Fernández brings a high-energy Latin-night to Yaamava Theater in Highland, Los Angeles, delivering a live mix of ranchera classics, regional Mexican staples, and Latin-pop hits. The intimate theater setting promises a memorable showcase with powerful vocals and crowd-pleasing hits.

The Re:Love Retreat & Campout

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 4:00 AM

Elizabeth Lake Rd

Music

Join The Re:Love Retreat & Campout at Elizabeth Lake Rd for a laid-back outdoor weekend featuring house and disco beats, community vibes, camping under the stars, and wellness-style sessions.

Dvořák and Korngold

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 12:00 PM

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Music

Experience a refined classical evening as the LA Phil performs Dvořák and Korngold at the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall, part of the Friday Evenings FR3 series, with lush Romantic orchestration and the celebrated Los Angeles concert atmosphere.

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+.

NHM First Fridays - May 2026

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 10:00 AM

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Nightlife

Dive into NHM's First Fridays: after-hours access to the Natural History Museum with live music, DJs, food trucks, cocktails, and special exhibitions, from 5 PM to 10 PM.

Hiromi

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

Orpheum Theatre

Music

Hiromi performs a live jazz piano concert at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, delivering virtuoso improvisations, bold fusion-influenced melodies, and an electrifying evening of contemporary jazz.

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.

Ashnikko Smoochies Tour with Princess Nokia

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall

Music

Ashnikko and Princess Nokia headline a joint Smoochies Tour stop at Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, delivering high-energy hip-hop with bold visuals, catchy hooks, and a crowd-ready performance in an iconic venue.

ADULT.

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Film

Outdoor film screening 'ADULT.' at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles. Doors open at 8 PM; enjoy a provocative cinema night beneath the cemetery palms, blending art-house intrigue with a haunting, atmospheric setting.

Boys Like Girls @ House of Blues - Old Location

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 11:00 AM

House of Blues - Old Location

Music

High-energy concert featuring Boys Like Girls with iDKHOW and Arrows In Action at the House of Blues - Old Location in Anaheim. Fans will hear emo-pop-rock hits in a classic, intimate venue with a vibrant, crowd-friendly atmosphere.

Emo Orchestra with The Spill Canvas

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

The Novo

Music

A high-energy emo-rock concert at The Novo in Los Angeles featuring The Spill Canvas and GREYWIND, blending orchestral textures with gritty emotive songs for a powerful, late-evening live show.

Health x Carpenter Brut

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 11:30 AM

Hollywood Palladium

Music

Experience a high-energy electronic-synthwave collaboration as Health joins Carpenter Brut for a live show at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. Expect neon-soaked synths, punchy drops, and an all-ages, late-night vibe.

Silent Partners’ Picture Show

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 2:30 PM

The Elysian Theater

Film

Experience Silent Partners’ Picture Show, a live-onstage silent-film screening at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, pairing a classic silent drama with live musical accompaniment for an intimate cinematic night.

Free Universe & DX3 with Lovefingers, Gee Dee & More

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Music

A late-night electronic music showcase in Los Angeles featuring Lovefingers with Gee Dee and a stacked lineup including Tavish, Stacy Christine, and Midnite Mary. A club-night blending deep house, ambient techno, and peak-hour energy in a dimly lit venue.

Snail Mail

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 11:30 AM

The Wiltern

Music

Indie rock act Snail Mail headlines The Wiltern in Los Angeles for an intimate evening of moody guitar hooks and soaring vocals, delivering a standout performance in the iconic, historic venue.

Blu & Exile

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 1:30 PM

Lodge Room

Music

Blu & Exile headline an album-release show at Lodge Room in Los Angeles, with special appearances by Open Mike Eagle, Nana and IceColdBishop, plus opening sets by DJ Nu-Mark, Sirplus and Inka One for a high-energy, intimate hip-hop night.

Hvob: The Silver Cage

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 2:00 PM

The Regent Theater

Music

Hvob performs The Silver Cage at Regent Theater in Los Angeles, a pulsating electronic night blending synthpop and house. All-ages show for $42, delivering immersive, danceable vibes in a stylish venue.

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.

REVOLVER PRESENTS: THORNHILL

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 12:00 PM

The Roxy Theatre

Music

Promoter Revolver brings Thornhill to El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles with opening acts 156/Silence, Fox Lake, and Vianova for an electrifying metalcore night.

DJ Habibeats

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 2:00 PM

Shrine Expo Hall

Music

Experience an electric night with DJ Habibeats at Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles. A pulsing electronic set, immersive lighting, and club vibes fill the historic venue for a high-energy dance party that showcases modern electronic sounds.

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.

Starjunk 95

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 2:00 PM

The Fonda Theatre

Music

Starjunk 95 at the iconic Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles delivers a night of high-energy drum and bass, breaks, and house for 18+ with tickets at $35.

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