Events
Golda Zahra at the Beverly Canon Gardens
May 24. Award-winning classical singer Golda Zahra brings her golden voice to The Beverly Canon Gardens for a free community concert under the stars. Joined by a six-piece ensemble, Golda will perform an enchanting set of vocal classics, jazz standards, Broadway favorites, and more. Guests are encouraged to arrive early with blankets and low chairs for seating on the lawn (first-come, first-served) and are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy during the show. Saturday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. Beverly Canon Gardens is adjacent to The Maybourne Hotel at 241 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills. goldazahra.com
Beverly Hills Art Show
May 17-18. For over 50 years, this twice-yearly outdoor festival has brought together artists and art lovers at Beverly Gardens Park. Spanning four blocks near Rodeo Drive, this spring’s edition will showcase 235 artists displaying everything from paintings and photography to ceramics and sculpture. Expect food trucks, beer and wine gardens with live music and free kids’ activities in one of L.A.’s most famous neighborhoods. Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. N. Santa Monica Blvd. between Rodeo and Rexford Drives, Beverly Hills. beverlyhills.org
LA Art Book Fair
May 15-18. Printed Matter returns with the beloved L.A. Art Book Fair, a dynamic celebration of independent publishing and artist-made books. Held across the South Campus of ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, the fair brings together hundreds of international publishers, presses and artists offering zines, rare monographs, experimental catalogs and more. Attendees can attend workshops and enjoy rooftop DJ sets. Admission is free on Sunday. Thursday, 6–9 p.m., Friday, 1–7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday, 1–5 p.m. 1700 Lida Street, Los Angeles. laabf2025.printedmatterartbookfairs.org
CicLAmini—Pico Union
May 18. CicLAvia marks its 60th Open Streets celebration with a pedestrian-focused festival through Pico Union. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the streets transform into a car-free playground filled with street games, live music, cultural performances, food trucks and family-friendly activities. Walk, skate, jog, or bike the route and enjoy community pop-ups, shop specials and spontaneous fun along the way. Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Along designated streets in Pico Union. ciclavia.org
Vinyl Fair at Jerry Moss Plaza
May 17. The Music Center transforms into a crate-digger’s paradise with the return of the Vinyl Fair at Jerry Moss Plaza. Featuring 16 curated vendors including KCRW, Dublab and In Sheep’s Clothing, the open-air event offers records across all genres and price points. Beyond the bins, guests can enjoy live DJ sets, a storytelling lounge, zine-making workshops, a sound bath experience and a free mixtape swap to discover and share new music. Saturday, 4-8 p.m. 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. musiccenter.org
LGBTQ+ Kickoff Mix & Mingle at Fairmont Breakers Long Beach
May 15. Raise a glass to Pride weekend early at Fairmont Breakers Long Beach’s inaugural LGBTQ+ Kickoff Mix & Mingle, taking place in the hotel’s swanky, Prohibition-inspired bar, Alter Ego. Expect craft cocktails, curated bites and live music from the Autumn Melody Thomas Trio. Local legend Jewels and fellow drag queens will keep the energy high with plenty of photo ops and fun moments. No cover, free entry. Thursday, 7–9 p.m. 210 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. More Information
Food + Drinks
Baekjeong Koreatown
Now Open.The iconic Korean BBQ destination returns to its roots with a bold new Koreatown flagship. Inspired by Seoul’s vibrant night markets, the 6,500-square-foot space boasts an in-house dry-aging program, beer, soju and an expansive menu of premium meat cuts and fan-favorite dishes. Guests can expect sizzling tableside barbecue, exclusive new menu items and a lively vibe perfect for any gathering. A full bar is coming soon. Monday–Friday, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, 4 p.m.–12 a.m. 3429 W. 8th Street, Los Angeles. baekjeongkbbq.com
Bar Benjamin
Now Open. Perched above The Benjamin Hollywood on Melrose, Bar Benjamin opens as a modern-day cocktail haven featuring vintage hi-fi speakers, mohair banquettes and a wood-paneled bar. Partners Ben Shenassafar, Jared Meisler and Kate Burr debut the space with an expertly curated menu from cocktail talents Jason Lee and Chad Austin. Signature drinks include the Inherent Vice (a strawberry daiquiri ice cube and piña colada milk punch) and the Campfire (a graham cracker–infused bourbon riff on the Old Fashioned). Tuesday–Wednesday, 6 p.m.–1 a.m. Thursday–Saturday, 6 p.m.–2 a.m. 7174 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. barbenjamin.com
Patio Season at Katana
Now Open. With over two decades of star power behind it, Katana remains one of the Sunset Strip’s most iconic dining destinations. The sizzling robatayaki grill draws crowds with skewers like American wagyu Kobe Pepper and A5 wagyu seared tableside on a flaming hot rock. The sushi is top-tier—don’t miss the toro with kizami wasabi and tosa shoyu—and the cocktails, like the Tea & Harmony or Sundown on Sunset, are as inventive as the view is spectacular. Dine alfresco on the lively patio overlooking the Strip or cozy up indoors where style meets tradition.
Open daily, hours vary. 8439 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood.
Pride Drag Brunch
May 17. Celebrate Pride weekend with waterfront views and fierce performances at Fuego’s Drag Brunch in Long Beach. The lineup includes Roxy DelValle, Miz Tonz, Rainy Dayz, Audacious T. and Onixxx as they take the stage with shows curated by Cono Club and Eli Aryeh. DJ Krizm sets the vibe while Bandero Tequila pours complimentary tastings. Brunch bites from Chef Luis Torres include soy-glazed wild mushroom tacos, steak arrachera and eggs and thick cut French toast. The event is free, reservations are required for guaranteed seating. Saturday, 12–3 p.m. Fuego, 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach. Reserve Now
Dodger Blue & Tequila Too at Brown Sheep
Now Serving. Celebrate baseball season sky-high at the Brown Sheep with The Ninth Inning, an electric blue frozen cocktail made with Volcán Blanco tequila, Cointreau, blue curaçao, mango and citrus. Every time the Dodgers win, guests score a complimentary tequila shot. Plus to add to the fun, enjoy DJ sets at sunset, sip on slushy cocktails and grab street-style tacos by LA chef Ray Garcia, served from a retrofitted food truck on the eighth-floor terrace.
Wednesday, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Thursday-Sunday, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 1256 W 7th Street, Los Angeles. brownsheepdtla.com
Arts + Culture
Ravel & Adolphe
May 16-18. French conductor Ludovic Morlot takes the podium at Walt Disney Concert Hall to lead the LA Phil in a spirited program inspired by Spanish dance traditions. The evening includes symphonic works by Ravel and Granados, alongside the world premiere of a cello concerto by Julia Adolphe, performed by acclaimed cellist Seth Parker Woods. Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. 111 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles. laphil.com
OK Go
May 17. The masters of the viral music video return to the stage for a high-energy, two-night takeover at the Bellwether. OK Go is back with And the Adjacent Possible, their first new album in over a decade. Expect colorful visuals, infectious power-pop and the band’s signature creativity—treadmills or not. Their first night sold out quickly, so grab tickets for the added May 17 show while you can. Saturday, 8 p.m. 333 S. Boylston Street, Los Angeles. Get Tickets Now
Holocaust Museum LA Presents ‘Antisemitism’s Echo: The Impact of Pogroms’
Now Open. A powerful exhibition chronicling 2,000 years of antisemitic violence across three continents. Holocaust Museum’s “Antisemitism’s Echo” traces the history of pogroms from ancient Alexandria to Kristallnacht to modern-day atrocities. Through survivor testimonies, historic photographs and artifacts—including reflections from former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury W. Michael Blumenthal. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. holocaustmuseumla.org
Community & Unity People’s Kite Festival
May 17. Clockshop’s 5th annual Community & Unity People’s Kite Festival returns to Los Angeles State Historic Park for an uplifting afternoon of kite-flying, art and culture. This family-friendly celebration invites guests of all ages to enjoy free arts workshops, live music and engage with local community organizations. Honoring the theme Entangled in Community, the festival highlights the power of public green spaces and the relationships that take flight within them. Saturday at 2-6 p.m. 1245 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles. clockshop.org
GAME ON! Science, Sports & Play
Starts May 15. The California Science Center debuts Playing With Science, a dynamic 17,000-square-foot exhibition that explores the biomechanics, physics and sheer joy of human movement through sports. Kids can take on interactive challenges and receive virtual coaching from L.A. athletes like Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman, dancer Debbie Allen and Olympian Rachel Garcia. Complementing the experience is a new slate of commissioned public art, including a Dodgers mural by Gustavo Zermeño Jr. Open Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles.
Photo credit: Vinyl shopping courtesy of Diego Castañeda. Ciclavia courtesy of HeyBike. Artist Photo courtesy of OK Go. Berlin; Fasanenstrasse : Synagogues; Destroyed., courtesy of Center for Jewish History. Korean BBQ courtesy of Baekjong. Dodgers Cocktail courtesy of Brown Sheep. Bar Benjamin courtesy of Marcus Meisler and Bar Benjamin. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
