Best Things To Do This Weekend In Los Angeles and SoCal: Feb. 23 - 25

Diabolical comedy, stunning terror, razor-sharp wit and extraordinary, soaring music all characterize Sweeney Todd. A Noise Within presents the dark yet sharply comic story of love, revenge and meat pies by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler that has become a modern classic. Ticket prices vary based on availability. There are also both evening and matinee performances depending on the day.

The Corey Helford Gallery is opening its new exhibition this Saturday featuring a blast from the past. Check out the Care Bears Forever exhibition featuring new works from more than 75 artists inspired by the classic characters. The exhibition will be open from February 24 to March 30, 2024.

Soccer fans get ready as LAFC begins its 2024 season with a home game this weekend. Watch LAFC take on the Seattle Sounders FC at BMO Stadium.

Colombian musician Juanes returns to L.A. in his 2024 North American Tour. Affordable seats are still available, so if you love his hits, there's still time to grab tickets for the show!

Join us in the TPF gardens with Los Angeles-based consulting arborist Alison Lancaster. She’ll guide the group through evaluations of some oak trees on the grounds. This will be a walk-and-talk presentation with time for discussion. This is a great class for anyone wanting to learn more about this important California keystone species.

Throughout this 2.5-mile walking tour, you will explore beautiful Silver Lake. See famous locations like the Micheltorena Stairs, which have been dubbed "the most Instagrammed stairs in the world" and the "je t'aime Los Angeles" mural on the Swan Place stairs.

Can four theater actors retell one of the largest stories ever told? Find out in this meta-adaptation of Ben Hur. Follow an amateur theater troupe as they attempt to retell the story of Ben Hur complete with chariot races, stage combat and actors struggling with professional rivalries.

Participate in a fun-filled afternoon of painting and bonding with your kids over tea and finger foods, all included! It's a perfect Sunday outing for the family.

Do you like to bike? How about going on a run, or taking your dog for a walk? Join others for this year's annual L.A. Chinatown Firecracker races. Saturday is for those looking to bring their dogs or bike ride, and Sunday is for kids and those willing to take on the 5/10K. Register in advance. Throughout each morning, there will also be a free-to-the-public festival happening, complete with a beer garden for those interested. If you can’t make it to the destination, don't worry. You can also join the rides, runs, and walks virtually.

The Social Justice Now Film Festival (SJNFF) is an annual event showcasing content that confronts the social and economic issues today facing Black and Brown communities in the United States. The festival program includes screenings of films (narratives, documentaries, and shorts) on subjects related to racism, equity, education, healthcare, immigration, and LGBTQ+ rights.

This pop-up Hawaiian-style poke shop is making its next stop at El Monte’s La Borracha Hamburgerseria. Try out some Hawaiian garlic chicken wings or sliders. Even add some poke on the side!

Do you know what pairs well with a glass of wine? A grilled cheese sandwich. No, really. Come try Andrew’s Cheese Shop’s famous grilled cheese sandwiches with a wine that has a sweet blend of Moscato and Brachetto.

Bring your kids in for a fun pizza party! Children will learn how to prepare delicious pizzas they can replicate at home. The kids' classes are for ages 6-12.

Whether you're a tequila aficionado or just curious to learn more, this in-person event is the perfect opportunity to expand your palate and deepen your appreciation for agave spirits. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience!