Plan out your week with the city’s best concerts, culture, cuisine and more.
Monday
Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen; The Virgil
See a comedy set from Kristen Schaal and Kurt Braunohler when they host their Monday Night variety show.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition; Natural History Museum
Witness the wonder and vulnerability of nature with this collection of 99 snapshots from photographers all over the world.
Tuesday
Moonlight Movies on the Beach; Granada Beach
Pack up your folding chairs and head to Long Beach for a screening of The Karate Kid.
The Evolution of Puppetry with Brian Henson; Skirball Cultural Center
Brush up on the history and future of puppetry with this talk and demo from Brian Henson.
Jens Lekman; Lodge Room
Lekman combines shimmery Afropop guitar hooks, reggae beats and a droll, Morrissey-like delivery.
Hello Kitty Night at Dodger Stadium; Dodger Stadium
See Hello Kitty throw out the first pitch as America’s pastime and a supercute Japanese icon collide.
Wednesday
Wine Wednesday at Everson Royce Bar; E.R.B.
Wind down with a flight of three wines and a culinary creation during this weekday special.
Sea Saw; Santa Monica Pier
See performances artists, dancers and musicians push the boundaries of their mediums with free summer performances by the sea every Tuesday and Wednesday, starting this week.
Regina Spektor; The Theatre at Ace Hotel
The Moscow-born, Bronx-raised piano prodigy, singer and anti-folk queen makes a welcome return with this intimate show.
The Joy Luck Club 25th Anniversary Screening; Samuel Goldwyn Theatre
Revisit your high-school English class with this screening of the film adaptation of Amy Tan’s best-selling novel.
Queen Latifah + Common; Hollywood Bowl
Hip-hop legend Queen Latifah shares an evening with Chicago rap vet Common.
Mac DeMarco; Teragram Ballroom
The tounge-in-cheek crooner kicks off four nights of shows in L.A.
Thursday
Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival; Walt Disney Concert Hall
Indulge in food from some of L.A.’s best chefs at this extravagant event, which kicks off its first of three tasting events on Grand Avenue.
Kain Pop-Up; Mari at InterContinental
Get a taste of Pinoy paradise when chef Brian Bellicourt brings family recipes and modern spins on traditional Filipino food to Mari.
Lucy Sparrow’s Sparrow Mart exhibition; The Standard, Downtown L.A.
Felt fabric and seemingly name-brand grocery store products sit in unlikely harmony on the shelves of artist Lucy Sparrow’s unique namesake installation.
Friday
Friday Night Wine Tastings; Barnsdall Art Park
Roll out a blanket and sip on pours of wine on the Hollyhock House’s front lawn.
Punch Brothers; The Theatre at Ace Hotel
Prodigious mandolist and Live From Here host Chris Thile leads this bluegrass ensemble.
Rooftop Cinema Club; NeueHouse • LEVEL
Continue the outdoor movie season with screenings of Risky Business and The Greatest Showman.
Saturday
Harry Potter Roller Skating Night; Moonlight Rollerway
Lace up your Muggle skates for the final edition of this annual Harry Potter-themed meet-up.
David Byrne; Shrine Auditorium
The iconic Talking Heads frontman brings his ecclectic solo show to L.A.
Muse ’til Midnight; LACMA
Spend a Saturday night among the arts at LACMA’s annual late-night party.
KCRW Summer Nights; Chinatown Central Plaza
Bust a move as this beloved live music and DJ series wraps its season in Chinatown.
Eat|See|Hear; The Autry
The outdoor screening series travels to different locales, this weekend with Back to the Future in Griffith Park.
Street Food Cinema; Pan Pacific Park • L.A. County Arboretum
Follow the food trucks to screenings of Xanadu and Bridesmaids.
Cinespia; Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Roll out a blanket in the cemetery as the summertime series screens Big.
Summer Happenings at the Broad; The Broad
Spend a late night at the Broad with a headlining performance from Xiu Xiu during this art happening.
Off the 405; Getty Center
Ride the tram up to the Getty and catch a free concert from Combo Chimbita.
Sunday
That’s From Disneyland!; Sherman Oaks
Pose in front of Haunted Mansion stretching portraits, Enchanted Tiki Room birds and vintage ride vehicles on the final day of this pop-up exhibition of Disneyland memorabilia.
Beyond the Streets; Werkartz
Explore a massive Chinatown gallery filled with works from Shepard Fairey, Retna, Guerrilla Girls, Invader, Takashi Murakami and more during this exhibition’s final day.
Smorgasburg LA; ROW DTLA
Indulge your inner foodie and shopaholic at this weekly food-focused market, which now includes an ice cream alley.
Community Tribute to Jonathan Gold; Los Angeles City Hall
Celebrate the legacy of L.A.’s late Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic Jonathan Gold with a tribute event on the steps of City Hall.