Past Events

Promotional graphic with text reading Mahjong with LAist, Learn and Play, set against a red background scattered with Mahjong tiles.

Tue, Jun 23

Mahjong with LAist - Learn & Play

Blossom Market Hall
264 S Mission Dr., San Gabriel

Join LAist’s Explore LA for an evening of clacking tiles and try your hand at one of the world’s most beloved games.

A close-up shot of a man speaking into a microphone on stage at a "The Moth GrandSLAM" storytelling event. He wears a burnt orange shirt, a gold chain, rings, and a purple flower lei around his neck.

Mon, Jun 22

LAist at The Moth LA GrandSLAM: GAME ON 2026

Bing Theater
3400 Watt Way, Los Angeles

The ultimate storytelling showdown, the GrandSLAM invites winners from The Moth’s open-mic shows back to the stage to compete for the title of Los Angeles storytelling champion.

Sat, Jun 20

Craft Rave at Remainders with LAist

Remainders Creative Reuse
787 E Washington Blvd , Pasadena

Break out your rave gear and join Remainders Creative Reuse and LAist for a night of crafting, dancing, and community.

A colorful promotional image reading "Casa México LOS ANGELES 26" decorated with cultural patterns and a hummingbird, set against a textured paper background with a soccer ball in the bottom right corner.

Thu, Jun 18

Casa México Viewing Party at LA Plaza with LAist - Mexico vs. South Korea

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
501 N. Main St., Chinatown

Join LAist at Casa Mexico at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes to watch a World Cup match between Mexico and South Korea. Match screening on a giant screen, entertainment, and food available for purchase.

An illustration of a moth with prominent, patterned wings and long antennae, positioned below the words "THE MOTH" in a distressed, sans-serif font. The entire image uses a high-contrast lime green color against a dark olive background.

Wed, Jun 17

LAist at The Moth StorySLAM: Holiday Gone Wrong

Los Globos
3040 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake

Listen to true stories or share your own at The Moth’s open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme…

A colorful, whimsical illustration for the "4th Annual Super-Fun Saturday At the Autry." The poster features a warm orange background filled with playful, hand-drawn characters and objects, including a person reading a book, a bicycle, a small airplane, music notes, and a butterfly. The event title is written in large, bubbly white text in the center.

Sat, Jun 13

LAist’s Super-Fun Saturday at the Autry

Autry Museum of the American West
4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park

Join us at the Autry Museum of the American West for LAist’s Super-Fun Saturday, a day of multilingual readings, performances to get everyone moving, and lots of kid fun.

A movie poster for a screening of "Summer of '94" by LAist. The central graphic is a collage of players from the 1994 United States men's national soccer team. The collage includes various action shots, portraits, and a team photo, with the Statue of Liberty visible in the background. The text "SUMMER OF '94."

Wed, Jun 10

“Summer of 94” Screening and Discussion

The Crawford
474 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena

Join LAist for an exclusive screening of the new documentary “Summer of 94."

An event poster for the "Tiny Desk Contest 2026 On The Road" tour stop in Los Angeles. The left side features the event title with sponsor logos for Capital One, KCRW, LAist, and KVCR 91.9. The right side displays the venue and date: "Los Angeles, Regent Theatre, 6/10." Below the text is a colorful illustration of items on a shelf, including a YouTube play button icon, an 8-ball, a green toy piano, an origami crane, and a trophy. The bottom right includes logos for NPR Music and Rivian.

Wed, Jun 10

NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest On The Road

The Regent Theater
448 S. Main St., Downtown L.A.

NPR's Tiny Desk Contest is back on the road in 2026! Join us this summer as we travel across the country for a one-of-a-kind concert.

Tue, Jun 2

LAist at The Moth StorySLAM: American Dreams

Los Globos
3040 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake

Listen to true stories or share your own at The Moth’s open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… AMERICAN DREAMS.

Thu, May 21

Cookbook Live with Monti Carlo

The Crawford
474 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena

Award-winning chef and writer Monti Carlo will join LAist’s food and culture writer Gab Chabrán to talk about her new cookbook, Spanglish, a delicious tribute to Puerto Rican cuisine and culture.

Wed, May 20

LAist at The Moth StorySLAM: Opposites Attract

Los Globos
3040 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme.

A faint circle and line pattern black background with a circle icons that show a question mark, a brain icon, a microphone, and a lightbulb. The overlaying text reads, "Go Fact Yourself LIVE".

Sun, May 17

Go Fact Yourself LIVE with Laura Dave and William Stanford Davis

The Crawford
474 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena

On May 17, author Laura Dave and actor William Stanford Davis, plus surprise guest experts will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other!

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Past Events