Events
Museums Free-for-All Returns Across Los Angeles
Feb. 22. Nearly 30 institutions across the region waive general admission for Museums Free-for-All, opening the doors for a full day of culture at no cost. Participating spots include the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Autry Museum of the American West, La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, Craft Contemporary and Skirball Cultural Center, among others. Sunday; hours vary by museum. Various locations across Los Angeles County. Free general admission; special exhibitions and parking may require separate tickets. socalmuseums.net
Lady Gaga Brings the MAYHEM Ball Back to the Forum
Feb. 19-23. The chaos returns to Kia Forum as Lady Gaga brings her MAYHEM Ball tour back to Los Angeles. The set is expected to weave the album’s high-gloss dance-pop tracks—like “Abracadabra” and “Disease”—into a catalog of career-spanning hits, reviving the theatrical spectacle that defined her early pop era. MAYHEM debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking Gaga’s seventh consecutive chart-topping album and continues to hold top positions across pop and dance/electronic rankings. Thursday-Monday, showtime varies by date. 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood. Get Tickets Now
Lunar New Year Parade at The Americana at Brand
Feb. 22. Festivities unfold across The Americana at Brand with a Sunday parade of lion dancers and a soaring dragon, alongside performances by the Korean Dance Team, festive music and immersive décor throughout the property. Guests can pick up a complimentary lucky red envelope at Caruso Concierge to unlock shopping and dining rewards, with a select few uncovering a Golden Ticket redeemable for exclusive merchandise from Rivian. Caruso Signature members can also receive a collectible Year of the Fire Horse tote (while supplies last), with custom embroidery available at The Glass Box from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday 1-4 p.m. 889 Americana Way, Glendale. americanaatbrand.com
JOSIE MARAN x Sephora
Feb. 21-22. A limited-time pop-up as Josie Maran debuts The Bubble Bar, a Feel Good Naked Experience, inside The Atrium at Westfield Century City to celebrate the launch of its new Hydrating Argan Body Wash and the introduction of The Naked Ritual philosophy. The immersive activation invites guests to step into playful bubble showers, sip complimentary mocktails and pick up free gifts while exploring the brand’s take on cleansing as liberation. Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. westfield.com
Food + Drinks
Handroll Hour at Lucky Mizu
Now Serving. An early-evening Handroll Hour at Lucky Mizu inside Level 8 offers all-you-can-eat handrolls for $38, with an optional $28 bottomless add-on. Each roll is made to order at the counter with premium fish, warm seasoned rice and crisp nori, designed for one perfect bite at a time. Ideal as a prelude to a night out in DTLA, the experience blends omakase precision with a lively, social pace. Level 8, 1254 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. More Information
Baldi Arrives at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
Now Open. A Tuscan steakhouse opens inside the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills as Chef Edoardo Baldi introduces Baldi, blending American steakhouse tradition with Italian simplicity. The menu focuses on USDA Prime and American, Australian and Japanese Wagyu cuts grilled over olive wood and finished with herbs, salsa verde and house-made tomato sauces, alongside classic pastas and a robust wine list. The 180-seat dining room channels a Chianti countryside feel, complete with a central bar, terrace seating and a private dining room for up to 50 guests. Hours vary. 9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. waldorfastoriabeverlyhills.com
Maydan LA for Halal Ramadan Feast
Now Serving. A special Ramadan Tawle menu ($70 per person) offers a fully halal, family-style feast designed for sharing and reflection at Maydan. The preset spread includes a mouneh platter with house pickles and honey-soaked dates, hummus finished with sumac, walnut casik with tone bread, stewed chickpeas with urfa and lime, hearth-seared halloumi with dukkah and wildflower honey, citrus-bright field lettuce salad and fire-grilled lamb shish kebab and chicken shish taouk. Crafted for communal dining after dusk. Tuesday–Sunday, 5-10 p.m. 4301 W Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. Reserve Now
Guizhou Feast for Lunar New Year at Hengry
Until Feb. 22. A Lunar New Year family-style banquet unfolds at Hengry, spotlighting the bold, sour-and-spicy flavors of China’s Guizhou Province. Two celebratory tiers are offered at lunch and dinner, with dishes such as smashed cucumbers, salted duck, crispy potato pancakes, Miao sour soup with fish and beef tenderloin with silken tofu. The expanded feast adds lobster Miao sour soup, steamed live red grouper and assorted seafood in house sauce, to name a few. Plus, guests will receive a traditional red envelope filled with gifts and raffle surprises. Hours vary. 8 E. Valley Blvd., Alhambra. More Information
Margarita Lotería at Descanso
Feb. 22. National Margarita Day comes with a playful twist at Descanso as guests who purchase two full-price margaritas can draw a card to play Margarita Lotería for instant prizes. With a five-out-of-six chance of winning, prizes include elote asado, dessert, margarita add-ons and exclusive discounts—built for sipping, playing and celebrating. Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 5773 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles. descansorestaurantla.com
Arts + Culture
Dudamel Leads Beethoven’s Monumental Missa Solemnis
Feb. 20-22. Gustavo Dudamel assembles expansive choral and orchestral forces for Ludwig van Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, the composer’s nearly 90-minute testament to faith and humanist spirituality. Inscribed with “From my heart, may it go to the heart,” the work remains a rarity due to its scale, yet stands among Beethoven’s most transcendent achievements. With featured soloists and 125 voices from Barcelona’s Orfeó Català, the performance moves from hushed devotion to sweeping proclamation. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
Ponyo Takes Center Stage at the Academy Museum
Now Showing. A new exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures explores Ponyo, one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most beloved works and a showcase of meticulous hand-drawn animation. Following Studio Ghibli’s recent donation of original production materials to the Academy Collection, the exhibition features art boards, posters, an animation desk and original drawings—some displayed in North America for the first time—alongside immersive elements including an animation table and a play space for children. Hours vary. 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. academymuseum.org
Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos Comes to the Rose Bowl
Feb. 20-22. The Pokémon GO Tour brings the Kalos region to life at Rose Bowl Stadium, inviting thousands of players to gather for a large-scale, in-person adventure. Ticket holders can explore three themed habitats inspired by Kalos, encounter regional Pokémon in the wild and battle in raids featuring Xerneas, Yveltal and Honedge. The event also marks the Pokémon GO debut of Shiny Diancie, along with Shiny Honedge, Shiny Hawlucha and Shiny Klefki, plus special Pikachu wearing Calem’s or Serena’s hat. Event hours vary by ticket. Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. Get Tickets Now
The Year of The Horse Festival at the Huntington
Feb. 21-22. This Lunar New Year is welcomed with lion dances, mask-changing performances, martial arts demonstrations, floral art and live music inside the Chinese Garden at The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens. Programming spans Chinese opera and traditional Vietnamese music, alongside storytime, arts and crafts and a Lego display for kids. Food trucks add festive bites, from banh mi to creamy shaved ice. Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. 1151 Oxford Road., San Marino. huntington.org
Pan African Film Festival
Until Feb. 22. The Pan African Film Festival—widely recognized as the largest Black film and arts festival in the United States—returns with filmmakers and artists representing more than 40 countries. Among this year’s selections is Legally Black, a Downtown Los Angeles–set web series written and directed by current DTLA residents and nominated for Best Short Narrative. The project centers on redemption and community, adding a local voice to PAFF’s global celebration of Pan-African culture. Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at 6:55 p.m. Culver Theater, 9500 Culver Blvd., Culver City. paff2026.eventive.org
Photo Credit: Lady Gaga courtesy of Ticket Master. Crab courtesy of Hengry. Pikachu courtesy of Pokemon GO. Ponyo Exhibit courtesy of The Academy Museum. Baldi courtesy of Jakob Layman. All mages are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
