San Gabriel Wine Night
Blossom Market Hall | 264 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel | March 26 | blossommarkethall.com
From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., taste delicious wines, pair them with the variety of food vendors at Blossom Market Hall, take home a crystal wine glass ,and get a $10 credit towards wine purchases. Tickets: $20.
Golden Plate Awards
Courtyard Marriott Monrovia | 700 W. Huntington Dr., Monrovia | March 26 | foothillunitycenter.org/gala/
Foothill Unity Center’s celebratory luncheon honors its community members and supports the Center’s mission to help those in need achieve self-sufficiency. Enjoy an wonderful afternoon with live harp music and a plated lunch, along with fellow community heroes.
Her Mark: A Women’s History Month Whiskey Experience
Fairmont Breakers Long Beach | 210 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach | March | eventbrite.com
In partnership with Maker’s Mark and Women Who Whiskey Long Beach, this limited-seating experience will feature a guided tasting of three to five Maker’s Mark expressions, led with narrative and education centered around the women shaping the whiskey world today. With only 20 seats available, this experience is intentionally intimate, immersive, and elevated. Tickets: $100.
Adult Game Night
Your Pie | 100 W. Foothill Blvd., Azusa | March 26 | azusaca.gov
The Azusa City Library and the Dog Haus Running Club Azusa are hosting a fun-filled, competitive Mario Kart Deluxe 8 game night on the Nintendo Switch at Your Pie. No registration is required. For more information, call the Azusa City Library at (626) 812-5232.
LA Zoo Bloom
LA Zoo | 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles | March 27 – May 25 | lazoo.org
The fun kicks off this weekend with special programming, including live performances, crafts, animal enrichment, photos with Big Bunny, and more. However, the LA Zoo will be buzzing with activity all spring. LA Zoo Bloom is a season-long event featuring colorful photo ops, strolling characters, and the new conservation themed Mission Safari maze. Tickets: $22-$27.
Celebrate Indie Press Month with Angel City Press
Vroman’s Bookstore | 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena | March 27 | eventbrite.com
Angel City Press authors Carribean Fragoza, Lynell George, and D.J. Waldie will gather for readings and a celebration of the spirit of indie publishing, discussing their work on capturing the essence, history, and diverse narratives of Southern California. This ticketed event is free.
Octavia E. Butler Library Science Fiction Festival
Octavia E. Butler Library | 1505 N. Marengo Ave., Pasadena | March 27 | bit.ly/OEBFest2026
Follow an Open Source Rover designed by JPL engineers, make 3D math models with Nonscriptum, kickstart your own sci-fi world with local authors and Underdog Bookstore, ask an astronomer with Planetary Society your burning universe questions, find out what Octavia would do with USC Professor Alaina Morgan, learn about spectroscopy with Carnegie Science, activate STEAM fun with Kaos Network, and create a creature from ink blots with Lightbringer Project. The target audience for the festival is students from ages 8-15.
Spring Carnival
Lincoln Park Recreation Center | 3501 Valley Blvd., Los Angeles | March 27-29 | cmamusements.magicmoneyllc.com
The carnival is rolling into town with rides, snacks, treats, and festive vibes. Rides and snacks will be available for purchase.
Disney+ Throwback Dance Party
Downtown Disney | 1741 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim | March 27 – June 7 | disneyland.disney.go.com
Experience the Disney+ Throwback Dance Party at the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage and Lawn featuring weekend daytime shows from noon to 3 p.m. and a special photo op inspired by iconic Disney Channel hits.
Yes Chef Food Fest
Reframe Studios | 4561 W. Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles | March 28-29 | yescheffoodfest.com
This culinary festival brings together more than 30 of the best restaurants from LA and the globe serving their fan favorite and limited edition dishes curated exclusively for the festival. The festival will also debut Yes Chef Bazaar, a consumer-focused sampling marketplace where emerging brands will sample their products directly to festival goers through several complimentary tastings and immersive moments. Tickets start at $53.
Citrus Festival
CA Citrus State Historic Park | 9400 Dufferin Ave., Riverside | March 28 | californiacitruspark.com
This family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, crafts, food, educational booths, cooking demos, a kids theater workshop, painting, and various kid activities. General parking: $10.
Taste of La Salle
La Salle College Preparatory | 3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena | March 28 | lasallehs.org/taste
This biennial food and beverage tasting event has raised over $90,000 for the Alumni Scholarship Fund, which benefits incoming freshmen and graduating seniors in need, especially those recently affected by the Eaton fire. The night will feature unlimited tastes from over 20 eateries and beverage companies. Tickets: $75 or $90 at the door.
Vintage Bazaar: 1920 – 1960
IATSE Local 80 Soundstage | 2520 W. Olive Ave., Burbank | March 28-29 | artdecola.org
The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles presents a two-day vintage marketplace focused on authentic and reproductions of men’s and women’s vintage apparel and accessories. Shoppers will also find hats, Art Deco-era jewelry, shoes, handbags and more from 1920 to 1960. Several seminars and demonstrations will also be presented by experts in vintage style. Bazaar tickets: $12-$15. All seminars are $36 plus fees.
25th Annual Chumash Day
Malibu Bluffs Park | 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu | March 28-29 | malibucity.org/ChumashDay
This family-friendly cultural festival features Native American tribal ceremonies, dances, and special guest performances. Grab a bite to eat and shop around the arena where Native American artisan vendors will have merchandise for sale, including jewelry, flutes, moccasins, beading accessories, leatherworks, pottery, dream catchers, and more.
Azusa Flea Market
609 N. Azusa Ave., Azusa | March 28 | instagram.com/p/DVhBS8oEvNF/
Shop from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at this free-entry event.
Inaugural Cathedral City Festival of the Arts
Cathedral City Amphitheater | 68526 Ave Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City | March 28 | cathedralcityamp.com
Discover and purchase original works from up to 50 talented artists, explore children’s activities, enjoy food trucks, and soak in the atmosphere with live jazz and blues by Grammy-nominated Yve Evans & Friends, sponsored by Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City. Free admission and parking.
Egg-Streme Egg Hunt For Adults
Greenbelt Park | 1540 W. 15th St., Upland | March 28 | uplandca.gov
Starting at 6 p.m., indulge in tasty treats from on-site food vendors, enjoy a cold beer from the beer garden hosted by Upland Rotary, and groove to upbeat tunes. Get in on the fun with competitive games and capture memories with the Upland Recreation & Community Services bunny and photo booth. At 8 p.m., the egg hunt begins. Bring a flashlight and basket and get ready to hunt in the dark. Tickets: $15.
Reggaetonlandia
SoLa Beehive | 911 E. 61st St., Los Angeles | March 28 | ilovemicheladas.com/pages/reggaetonlandia
Reggaeton and Latin EDM take over LA with live sets from acts like Arcangel Nick and P3so, food, photobooths, art and more. Tickets: $20-$25.
Anime Night Market & Rave
The Compound by Dirt Dog | 2909 Supply Ave., Commerce | March 28 | eventbrite.com
The day will be packed with anime vendors, performances, and activities like raffles and scavenger hunts. The night turns into a bass-thumping rave to keep you dancing all night. The day market, from 1 to 8 p.m. is for all ages. The rave, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. is for 18 and older. Market tickets: $2.91 (ages 12 and under free). Rave tickets: $18.91-$25.31.
‘Gilgamesh: The Opera’
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts | 18000 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos | March 28-29 | assyrianartsinstitute.org
Ancient words carved into clay tablets thousands of years ago gather breath, voice, and movement once again in this operatic retelling of the Epic of Gilgamesh. This new opera production brings the ancient Mesopotamian legend of Gilgamesh, the mighty demigod and deeply human king of Uruk, into vivid focus.General admission seating for Gilgamesh: The Opera starts at $94. Tickets can be purchased at bit.ly/gilgameshtickets.
Native Plant Festival
California Botanic Garden | 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont | March 28 | heventbrite.com
This free, family-friendly event celebrates California’s biodiversity with mini-workshops, storytime, crafts, tours, talks, live musical performances, food and drink, an artisan market, raffle prizes and more.
KIDTOPIA – A Kids Day Festival
Pico Rivera Sports Arena | 11003 Sports Arena Drive, Pico Rivera | March 28 | eventbrite.com
Perfect for kids ages 2 to 12, KIDTOPIA will feature live shows (magic, clown, fire, live painting), meet and greets with characters, a petting zoo, pony rides, jumper zone, face painting, dance party, vendors, food and more. Free entry for parents and guardians accompanying a child with a paid ticket. Kids Entry Play Pass: $20.
VendorFest Night Market
Gloria Molina Grand Park | 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles | March 29 | grandparkla.org
This free event in the heart of Downtown L.A. invites all to celebrate and honor the legacy and entrepreneurship of the street vendors who nourish Los Angeles. From 5 to 9 p.m., gather for an evening of food, music, and art, highlighting how the power of one dream can move a family and a community forward
Victorian Easter Egg Hunt
Doctors House Museum and Gazebo – Brand Park Glendale | 1601 W. Mountain Ave., Glendale | March 29 | eventbrite.com
Celebrations include traditional Victorian games, children’s story time, freshly baked cookies, with an opportunity to be greeted by the Easter Bunny, and a puppet show at the gazebo. Guests are encouraged to attend in their Easter finest, and children who wish to join in the Easter Egg Hunt should bring their own baskets. Guests are also welcome to bring their own family picnics to enjoy on the lawns. Non-member tickets: $17.85.
Cherry Blossom Festival
Columbia Park | 4045 W. 190th St., Torrance | March 29 | torranceca.gov
Join the City of Torrance for great performances, unique crafts, and amazing food. Free parking and shuttle service is available at 20420 Madrona Ave., Torrance.
Urban Foraging: Monrovia
610 Norumbega Drive, Monrovia | March 29 | eventbrite.com
Discover the edible world around you from Chef Charlie Ray with wild snacks and drinks. Tickets: $49.87.
Music Under the Stars
Azusa City Library – Outdoor Learning Space | 729 N. Dalton Ave., Azusa | April 1 | instagram.com/p/DWH7hyMDwT4/
Join the Azusa City Library for a special evening of live music with Ganna Sorbat, award-winning singer and pianist. Free admission. Refreshments will be served.
ONGOING
‘Song of the North‘
Pasadena Playhouse | 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena | Through March 29 | pasadenaplayhouse.org
Pasadena Playhouse shares a first look behind the scenes of Hamid Rashmanian’s “Song of the North,” an epic love story with a cast of 483 handmade puppets and an ensemble of actors and puppeteers, all coming together to create powerful theater for young minds ready to explore heroism, heritage, and imaginative storytelling. At its heart is Manijeh, a fierce heroine navigating a world of mythical beasts who must use all her strengths and talents to rescue her beloved, Bijan, from a perilous predicament. The graphics are inspired by the visual culture that evolved around Shahnameh, with influences from miniature paintings and etchings. The puppetry style has roots in Indonesian-style shadow play. The storytelling is modern, implementing cinematic tricks like cuts, zooms, tilts, pans, and tracking shots. Tickets start at $34.
‘Octopus’s Garden‘
Boston Court Pasadena – Main Stage | 70 Mentor Ave., Pasadena | Through March 29 | bostoncourtpasadena.org
Boston Court Pasadena, in collaboration with Circle X Theatre Co. and Outside In Theatre, presents the world premiere of Octopus’s Garden, a surreal new play by Weston Gaylord, directed by Jessica Kubzansky. When an octopus in a marine biology lab creates a piece of astonishing music, two scientists and a struggling composer are pulled into a transformative journey exploring art, obsession, and the mysteries of the unknown.
Knott’s Boysenberry Festival
Knott’s Berry Farm | 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park | Through April 12 | sixflags.com/knotts/events/boysenberry-festival
Indulge in a lineup of dishes ranging from savory foods with a boysenberry twist to specialty desserts and drinks, including a variety of wines and craft beers that you can only find at Knott’s Berry Farm during this event. The festival also features a selection of local crafters, live music, musical stage shows, and activities. Tickets begin at $65.
‘The Price’
Pacific Resident Theatre | 703 Venice Blvd., Venice | Through April 12 | pacificresidenttheatre.org
In Arthur Miller’s powerful 1968 drama, two estranged brothers reunite in their late father’s attic to settle the estate—only to confront long-buried resentments, sacrifices, and the true cost of their life choices. Directed by Elina de Santos, this poignant and darkly humorous production explores responsibility, integrity, and the moral weight of compromise. Performances run Thursdays–Sundays (no performances March 27 or April 3). Tickets start at $25.
‘The Adding Machine‘
The Actors’ Gang | 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City | Through April 18 | theactorsgang.com
Elmer Rice’s groundbreaking 1923 expressionist drama comes to life in this production directed by Cihan Sahin. The Adding Machine follows Mr. Zero, a bookkeeper replaced by automation after 25 years on the job, whose tragic unraveling becomes a sharp satire on technology, labor, and society. A century after its debut, the play’s themes of mechanization and human worth resonate in the age of AI. Performances Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; select Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets available online or by phone at 310-838-4264.
¡Sí Se Puede!
LA County | Through April 18 | centertheatregroup.org
Follow the life of trailblazing activist, Dolores Huerta, through a blend of movement, music, and actors inspired by El Teatro Campesino, on this journey towards justice. All performances are free and presented in English with some Spanish.
‘Kim’s Convenience‘
Ahmanson Theatre | 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles | Through April 19 | centertheatregroup.org
This award-winning comedy drama is a feel-good story about a Korean family-run corner store. Mr. Kim works hard to support his wife and children with his Toronto convenience store. As he evaluates his future, he faces both a changing neighborhood landscape and the gap between his values and those of his Canadian-born children. Tickets start at $40.25.
Springtime Easter Festival 2026
Moorpark Location | 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark | Through April 21 | underwoodfamilyfarms
Celebrate springtime and Underwood Family Farms with acres to visit and numerous activities including photo opportunities, visits from the Easter bunny, animal shows, giant eggs, wagon rides, baby duck feedings, bird house making, and much more. Weekday admission: $15.00 (at gate only). Weekend admission: $20.00 (on-line tickets required on weekends including Friday, April 3).
‘Sex, Lies and Harold Pinter‘
Odyssey Theatre | 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles | Through April 26 | odysseytheatre.com
Veteran director Jack Heller is at the helm of “Sex, Lies and Harold Pinter,” an evening of two rarely staged Pinter one-acts—both darkly comic, both unmistakably unsettling—in this visiting production at the Odyssey Theatre. In “Party Time,” affluent guests at a chic London gathering trade gossip and brag about wealthy pursuits while, just beyond the half-open door, an unjust regime enforces “order” with brutal force. “The Lover” shifts the tone, as a married couple enlivens their relationship by exchanging intimate accounts of their affairs—until Pinter’s sly, bittersweet twist reveals how fragile the boundaries between fantasy, power and desire truly are. Tickets are $35.
Photography and the Black Arts Movement
The Getty | 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 403, Los Angeles | Through June 14 | getty.edu
“Photography and the Black Arts Movement brings together works by more than one hundred photographers, painters, graphic designers, and multimedia artists who used photographic images in their struggles against inequality,” says Timothy Potts, Maria Hummer-Tuttle and Robert Tuttle Director of the J. Paul Getty. Divided into eight sections, this exhibition brings together more than 150 artworks in a range of media, including video art, paintings, collages, contact sheets, newsletters, and magazines, giving a sense of the varied ways that photographic imagery circulated at the time. Admission to the Getty Center is always free, but a reservation is required for admission
‘Studio Ghibli’s Ponyo’
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures | 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles | Through Jan. 10, 2027 | academymuseum.org
The Academy Museum presents Studio Ghibli’s Ponyo, celebrating the artistry of Studio Ghibli and the hand-drawn animation behind the 2008 film. The exhibition features over 100 original materials from Studio Ghibli, including art boards, posters, an animation desk, and hand drawings by Hayao Miyazaki, many on display in North America for the first time. Curated by Jessica Niebel with assistant curator Emily Rauber Rodriguez. The museum is open six days a week, closed on Tuesdays. Tickets $15–$25; film screenings $5–$10.
