Arts & Entertainment

Best things to do this week in LA and SoCal: Nov. 10-13

The Ojai Film Fest wraps up, Annie Leibovitz on “Women” at the Wiltern, Rodeo Drive turns on its holiday lights, a spooky new musical, and more of the best things to do this week.

a light-skinned shirtless man sits between two woman; a light-skinned woman on the left wears a white dress, and a light-skinned woman on the right wears a white gown with a bloodstain on the chest

2026 Grammy nominations are led by Kendrick Lamar

Last year's biggest winner will try to repeat his wins for song and record of the year, and add album of the year to his trophy case. Other top nominees include Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny.

FilmWeek: ‘Predator: Badlands,’ ‘Sentimental Value,’ ‘Die My Love,’ and more!

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

Two young female-presenting people hugging on a bed

After an implosion, Outfest is back — in a new form — spreading queer joy through film

OutfestNEXT is a four-day screening series of films by, for and about the LGBTQ community.

A group of four people dressed in blue western shirts, tan pants, glasses and curly wigs poses like models on a beach. There are mountains in the background that appear pink as the sun sets.

Best things to do in LA and SoCal: Nov. 7-9

Arts-a-Palooza in San Pedro, local authors on stage at the Burbank Book Festival, hop on two wheels for Octavia’s Bike Ride and more of the best things to do this weekend.

Director Guillermo del Toro gives actor Oscar Isaac, dressed in costume as Victor Frankenstein, notes on set. In front of them is a prop body with its back cut open.

Best things to do in LA and SoCal: Nov. 3-6

Garbage plays the Palladium, Sarah Millican brings laughs to the Wiltern, a new group art show at These Days, free pizza in O.C. and more of the best things to do.

Shirley Manson holds her arms out as she sings into a microphone on stage. She's dressed in all black and has her platinum blonde hair pulled back into a sleek ponytail.

The rock band of classical music is performing at a cozy LA spot near you

The musician-led Salastina brings chamber music to L.A. and Orange counties.

A group of seven individuals posed indoors in an elegant, richly decorated room.
The group are musicians, as several are holding instruments: a cello, a flute, a violin, and another string instrument

From Freddy Krueger to Ghostface: Hollywood insiders on how they brought monsters to life

Making Monsters features conversations with directors, actors and others who helped bring iconic characters like Freddy Krueger, Ghostface and others to life.

A book cover featuring a monster with fangs, scales and large ears on a read background.

Best things to do Halloween weekend in LA and SoCal

Check out Burbank’s best Halloween decorations, Día de los Muertos events, a new must-see exhibit at MOCA, and more this Halloween weekend.

Best things to do in LA and SoCal: Oct. 27-30

From the 'Mars Symphony' to Halloween art installations and spooky flower arranging, here’s what to see and hear in SoCal this week.

A young girl and a man holding her are dressed in fall covers (light brown and dark brown and cream) and pose to take a photo at a Carved pumpkin booth. A woman holds a smartphone to take the phone.

Hey, LA listener!

Arts & Entertainment

Let us help you find the most interesting things to do

Support local arts & entertainment coverage