Events
WeHo Pride
May 30-June 1. This weekend lights up with its signature WeHo Pride celebration, featuring music, parades and community events centered around West Hollywood Park. The OUTLOUD Music Festival headlines with Lizzo, Kim Petras, Remi Wolf, Shygirl, Paris Hilton and Honey Dijon, plus a free Friday night concert with Maren Morris, Qveen Herby, and the Drag Queen Lip Sync Battle Royale (registration required). The free WeHo Pride Street Fair runs Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. along Santa Monica Boulevard, joined by Saturday’s Women’s Freedom Festival and Dyke March. The parade steps off Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Friday–Sunday, various times. 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood. wehopride.com
20th Anniversary of LAWineFest
May 31-June 1. Celebrating 20 years as Southern California’s largest wine festival, the women-led LAWineFest returns to Harry Bridges Memorial Park in Long Beach with over 200 wines, brews, and global spirits to sample. The two-day outdoor event features live music, artisan pop-ups, backyard games and food trucks. General admission includes unlimited tastings and a souvenir wine glass. Ride-sharing is strongly encouraged. Saturday, 2–6 p.m.; Sunday, 1–5 p.m. 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach. lawinefest.com
Head In The Clouds Festival 2025
May 31–June 1. The 2-day music and arts festival Head In The Clouds returns to Brookside at the Rose Bowl with a genre-blending lineup led by G-Dragon, 2NE1, DEAN, Rich Brian, Porter Robinson (DJ set) and more. Presented by 88rising, this year’s edition marks the collective’s 10-year finale, with performances, surprise acts and food curated by Mama’s Night Market. Saturday & Sunday, venue opens at 1 p.m. each day. 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. la.hitcfestival.com
Pier Play at Santa Monica
May 31. The Santa Monica Pier transforms into a seaside rave for the second year in a row with a day-to-night dance party featuring DJs like Chambord, Gheist, Nanor, Stavroz, and Yamagucci. Expect immersive art, carnival games and plenty of fried pier food, all backdropped by ocean views. The celebration continues just steps away at 1212 Santa Monica with an official after-party featuring sets by Autograf, Yamagucci and Malas. Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica. More Information
Downtown Burbank Arts Festival
May 31–June 1. The biannual Jackalope-curated festival returns, as Downtown Burbank transforms into a walkable art-filled marketplace with over 170 hand-selected local artisans. Spanning San Fernando Boulevard from Magnolia to Angeleno, the festival offers a mix of art, fashion, photography, jewelry, home goods, paper crafts and small-batch food. Family-friendly activities include slime-making, terrarium workshops, face painting and live art demonstrations. Admission is free and leashed pets are welcome. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. 200 N. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank. jackalopeartfair.com
Loveramics Latte Art Throwdown
May 30. Hong Kong–based ceramics brand Loveramics hosts its first-ever U.S. latte art competition at its new DTLA showroom. Open to all skill levels, the event features a $1,700 prize pot, exclusive swag, and a panel of industry-renowned judges including Piyapat “Flook” Lapteerawut, 2024 U.S. Barista Champion Frank La, and Celo Kim of Wynd Coffee. Entry to compete is $25, but coffee lovers can enjoy the showdown and browse the showroom for free. Friday, 6–10 p.m. 910 S. Los Angeles Street #904, Los Angeles. More Information
Food + Drinks
Elevated Afro-Caribbean Dining in Fairfax
Now Open. Lucia brings modern Afro-Caribbean cuisine to LA’s Fairfax District with a stylish, immersive setting designed to celebrate island culture. Founded by Sam Jordan (Issima, Kissel Uptown) and helmed by Jamaican-born chef Adrian Forte (Top Chef Canada, Café Boulud), the menu blends elevated technique with Caribbean soul. Guests can expect dishes like coconut fried chicken, caviar with plantain tatale, and a dry-aged, jerk-spiced tomahawk steak, alongside Okra Martinis and vibrant décor marked by sculptural palms and dramatic shell booths. Wednesday–Sunday, 6 p.m.–midnight; Friday & Saturday until 2 a.m. 351 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. Reserve Now
New Lunch Prix Fixe Menu Launch at 1212 Santa Monica
June 1. The popular promenade eatery debuts its new weekday lunch service with a wallet-friendly $18 prix fixe menu. Guests can kick things off with a chef’s salad or soup of the day, followed by a choice of mains like a Sicilian burger with smoked mozzarella and garlic aioli, Nonna’s lasagna with parmigiano béchamel, or a chicken curry rice bowl. Lighter fare includes a chopped salad with blackened chicken or avocado, and a pesto chicken sandwich served with fries. Starts this Sunday at 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 1212 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica. 1212santamonica.com
WEHO Pride Brunch at La Bohème
June 1. Celebrate Pride in style at La Bohème’s lively WEHO Pride Brunch, happening right on the parade route. For $39, guests can enjoy a brunch combo featuring bottomless cocktails and an entrée, along with NEFT Vodka specials and giveaways on the patio. Don’t miss the disco ball souvenir cups to sip and sparkle through the celebration. Sunday at 11 a.m. 8400 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. labohemeweho.com
SHOR Bazaar’s Summer Mocktail Menu Launch
Now Serving. The Michelin-recognized chef behind SHOR Bazaar in Hawaiian Gardens has unveiled a new summer mocktail lineup, designed for bold flavor without the buzz. Priced at $12 each, highlights include the Red Dragon (non-alcoholic gin, hibiscus, rose, black salt), Mango Slide with Seedlip 108, and a Paloma with non-alcoholic tequila and blood orange. Pair with standout dishes like crispy dahi puri, boneless chicken biryani, or the indulgent Daulat Ki Chaat topped with 24k gold leaf. Open daily, hours vary.
12155 E. Carson Street, Hawaiian Gardens. shorbazaarla.com
Arts + Culture
Tchaikovsky & Pereira at Walt Disney Concert Hall
May 29-June 1. Gustavo Gimeno conducts a sweeping evening with the LA Phil, headlined by Tchaikovsky’s emotionally charged Symphony No. 5—a powerful work exploring fate, struggle, and ultimate triumph. The program also features Bernard Herrmann’s haunting Vertigo suite, filled with suspenseful brass and romantic obsession, and the world premiere of a percussion concerto by LA Phil’s own Principal Timpanist Joseph Pereira, performed by Principal Percussionist Matthew Howard. Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
Rigoletto Opening Night
May 31. Verdi’s Rigoletto storms into the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for opening night, with baritone Quinn Kelsey reprising his signature role as the tormented jester. Soprano powerhouses Lisette Oropesa and Kathryn Lewek alternate as Gilda, the daughter caught in a web of seduction and revenge, while tenor René Barbera brings ruthless charm to the Duke. Under the baton of maestro James Conlon and staged by Tomer Zvulun in the decadence of Mussolini-era Italy, this gripping tale of power, lust and retribution unfolds with some of opera’s most iconic music. Saturday, May 31, 7:30 p.m. 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laopera.org
Music Nights, Cowboy Cocktails & Line Dancing
May 29. The Autry Museum invites guests to unwind Western-style with its After Hours event featuring live music, line dancing, and craft cocktails. Enjoy country grooves from Johnny Marfa and the Lights, line dancing lessons by Mike’s Country Dancing, and a signature drink inspired by Cowboy Cocktails author André Darlington. Tickets include access to music, dance, food trucks, a full bar and after-hours museum galleries. Thursday, 5:30–9 p.m. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org
Off the 405
Starts May 31 The Getty’s beloved summer concert series Off the 405 returns with free Saturday-night performances set against sweeping hilltop views. This season’s lineup includes SML (May 31), Madi Diaz (July 12), Empress Of (July 26) and Emile Mosseri (August 23). Arrive after 3 p.m. to take advantage of reduced $15 parking—or skip the fee entirely by coming after 6 p.m. Shows start at 6 p.m. and museum galleries stay open until 8 p.m. First show starts this Saturday. 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles getty.edu
Photo credit: Rave courtesy of Aditya Chinchure. Art Fair Burbank courtesy of Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair. Visitors watching Shannon and the Clams perform for Off the 405 concert, 2015, courtesy of Steve Saldivar. Cocktails courtesy of Alyona Yankovska. Lucia Bar Photo courtesy of Brandon Barré. Lucia’s Coconut Fried Chicken with fermented chili powder & butter pickles courtesy of Khai Nguyen. Interior shot of restaurant courtesy of 1212 Santa Monica. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
