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If we could write the rules of living in Los Angeles this would be our No. 1, always at the top of our list: When you live in this city, there’s no excuse for boredom just because it’s a weeknight. There are hundreds of things to do in Los Angeles each week, whether you hit the beach at sunset or go for a morning bike ride, or catch a concert or a comedy show—and that’s really only scratching the surface. Well, we don’t make the rules, but we will provide you with plenty of ideas for your next free weeknight right here. Now go out and tackle these things to do in L.A. this week. We curate an itinerary of the city’s best concerts, culture and cuisine, every week, just for you. The Dodgers are back in action this week, taking on the Detroit Tigers at the home opener on Thursday. If you don’t want to shell out for a ticket, Chinatown After Dark is hosting a free watch party at Far East Plaza. It’s also a great week for millennial nostalgia: Snow Patrol, Franz Ferdinand and the bands on the Garden State soundtrack will all be playing shows. And PaleyFest, the festival for TV lovers, continues at Dolby Theatre with panels dedicated to The Handmaid’s Tale, Hacks, Poker Face and the world of Amy Sherman-Palladino.

Shed that sweatshirt—spring is here. Fill your lungs with the sweet, less-smoggy air on one of the best hikes in L.A., or set out in search of some (fingers crossed) wildflower blooms and cherry blossoms. Whether you’re looking for things to do around town or a weekend getaway, there are plenty of springtime happenings and fun festivals to find in our March events calendar. RECOMMENDED: Full events calendar for 2025

Well before the jacaranda trees bloom and just as the California poppies begin to flower, Los Angeles also greets the springtime with cherry blossom season. If you’re after blossoming buds, you’ll want to head to a botanical garden or Japanese garden between March and April, though some cherry blossoms began blooming as early as February this year. As of mid-March, cherry blossoms are in full bloom at the Huntington, and you can still find some at South Coast Botanic Garden. Descanso Gardens and the Japanese Garden near Lake Balboa are also boasting some blossoms, with more on the way. You’ll also find some cherry blossom festivals, where a handful of Southern California cities salute their Japanese roots. Oddly enough, while some of these fests take place in parks and along city streets adorned with those delicate pink flowers, others don’t actually feature any cherry trees. Peak blooms are pretty short-lived, so we suggest checking each spot (Instagram tends to be particularly useful) for up-to-the-minute photos before you trek on over. RECOMMENDED: Where to see wildflowers in Southern California

We don’t know about you, but our mind is always focused on the weekend. It can never come soon enough—which is why we’re already thinking about what new restaurants we want to try or where we can drive for the day. Whether you’re looking to scope out the latest museum exhibitions or watch a movie outdoors, you’ll find plenty of things to do in L.A. this weekend. We curate an L.A. weekend itinerary of the city’s best concerts, culture and cuisine, every week, just for you. This weekend, one of the city’s favorite Lunar New Year celebrations—Chinatown’s Golden Dragon Parade—is back on Saturday. Also Downtown, the Broad hosts the Intuition Festival, two nights of live music, short films and art inspired by the museum’s current exhibition “Joseph Beuys: In Defense of Nature,” on Friday and Saturday. And at the Academy Museum, a new exhibition devoted to Parasite filmmaker Bong Joon Ho opens on Sunday, accompanied by film screenings and a Korean Sunday Supper series.

Every spring in SoCal brings wildflower excitement and hopes of a super bloom. And while the natural landscape of California is always beautiful, this spring is shaping up to be a bit of a letdown, bloom-wise. A super bloom requires a specific set of circumstances, and one is above-average rainfall. But January 2025 was the ninth-driest start to a year the state has experienced in over a century, and the National Integrated Drought Information System currently shows pretty much all of Southern California in some level of drought, from moderate to extreme.  But there is hope! Although we’re probably not in for a full-blown super bloom this spring, don’t bet against nature’s resilience. There’s a chance that the recent rainfall we’ve been enjoying could still work its magic and wildflowers may flourish by the end of the month. Regardless, embarking on one of the best hikes in L.A. or taking a day trip to one of our state parks is never a bad idea. In the meantime, we’ll keep you updated on any wildflower developments each week. What’s the latest bloom status? As of mid-March, there are no noteworthy blooms to report. The wildflower forecast is “limited,” according to California State Parks, due to below-average rainfall in fall and winter. But some flowers are likely to start popping up later in the month.  We’ve checked in on some of our favorite spots to see SoCal wildflowers and their current bloom status. We’ll update each location as soon as there’s some new bloom activity

We’re spoiled for choice in Los Angeles when it comes to the comedy scene. Just about any night of the week, you can catch arena-caliber performers in a small comedy club on the Sunset Strip or watch genre-defying acts at an old playhouse near the L.A. River. So seeing comedy in L.A. isn’t so much a matter of sorting out where but who—and we think these five on-the-rise local comedians should absolutely be toward the top of your list. A mix of stand-ups, actors, writers and musicians, these are the kind of performers who can singlehandedly turn around a mundane evening; they’re the folks who you see for the first time and come away thinking, “I need to catch their set again.” That’s how these five performers were inducted into the 2025 class of Time Out’s Comics to Watch in America—and while we’re psyched about the other seven picks on that nationwide list, we wanted to make sure to give the Angelenos in it some extra local love. Very special thanks to Joel Mandelkorn and Mandee Johnson, who curated and helped craft this list of L.A. comedians.

If you’re looking for ways to introduce more comedy into your life—beyond the funny people currently streaming on your television screens—this list of up-and-coming comedians in America is the one for you. Our editors around the country—with help from Joel Mandelkorn and Mandee Johnson for L.A.—handpicked a variety of talents from Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, whose range in humor and performance styles truly offer amusement for everyone. Looking for something musical? Check out the clever comedy band that’s been rocking West Coast audiences of all ages. You'll also encounter the outlandish and the outrageous, plus some hilariously twisted jokes—because nothing's off the table with this whip-smart bunch. From a former comedy barker and stand-up favorites to people you might've briefly seen on TV, get to know the comics that should be on your watch list (ordered alphabetically, because we don't play favorites).

It’s been a fantastic year for new music. We’ve had long-running artists finally break through (hello, Chappell Roan), what felt like the longest and most carefully calculated album roll-out of all time (Charli, we’re looking at you), as well as niche new finds and epic comebacks from old faves (The Cure).  As the year draws to a close, it’s time to share our favourite albums of 2024. From intergalactic post-punk to gritty, lyrical hip hop, dance floor-ready pop and everything in between, grab your best headphones or line up the speakers: these are the albums Time Out had on repeat this year. RECOMMENDED:The best movies of 2024The best TV shows of 2024 you need to streamThe best songs of 2024

Los Angeles isn’t really a St. Paddy’s Day kind of town. We do have our old standby Irish pubs and a thriving beer and brewery scene that are the perfect complement to St. Patrick’s Day events in Los Angeles. But outside of a couple of festivals, Celtic music performances and parades, March isn’t nearly as shamrock-filled as some other major U.S. cities. That said, here are a few events where you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in L.A. this year. RECOMMENDED: St. Patrick’s Day in Los Angeles

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles? We have you covered with the very best that L.A. has to offer. I’m a Los Angeles native and have lived here all my life, and take it from me: There’s always more to discover and explore. Whether you’re a culture vulture, an outdoorsy type or simply a lover of our fine city, you’ll find more than enough here to keep you busy. Even lifelong Angelenos can find something new to add to their to-do list, between the city’s landmark attractions, an ever-changing inventory of the best restaurants in Los Angeles, essential L.A. museums and even some off-the-beaten path secrets. How many of the best things to do in Los Angeles will you try? March 2025: Sure, St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, but to many, March means one thing: the start of spring. Head to L.A.’s botanical gardens this month before you miss the fleeting beauty of their cherry blossoms. Two culinary fests—women-centric Re:Her Festival and California Adventure’s Food & Wine Festival—fill March with delicious offerings. And two of the city’s best cultural events are back this month: Museums Free-for-All and First Fridays at the Natural History Museum. Note: In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, we’ve temporarily removed the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine, Temescal Gateway Park and Eaton Canyon Falls from our list, as at press time the beloved L.A. attractions were still closed. You can also find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all

L.A. covers a mindbogglingly massive volume of land (and for that matter, ocean too). So it’s no surprise that Los Angeles packs in an enormous number of world-class attractions. If you’re a tourist looking out for things to do, you’ll have no problem finding vacation inspiration, from Hollywood tours to a day at one of the city’s best beaches. And locals might very well find ways to fall in love with the city all over again in our extensive list of the best Los Angeles attractions. RECOMMENDED:📽️ The best studio tours in Los Angeles This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

March feels like a breath of fresh air. The days are getting longer, cozy rainy days are interspersed with the start of spring, and the weekends are full of free festivals—celebrating everything from kites to whales to cherry blossoms. Whether you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or cheer on the runners in the L.A. Marathon, there are lots of free ways to spend your time this month. And museums and March go hand in hand: While many of L.A.’s top museums are always free, during the annual Museums Free-for-All, beloved institutions all over the region that usually charge admission throw open their doors for free entry, while the biannual ArtNight Pasadena shines a light on the City of Roses as a cultural destination.

Corey Helford Gallery regularly hosts fun shows highlighting the artistry of pop-culture subjects, and the lastest exhibit is no exception. Presented in partnership with Mattel Creations, “Toys as Art” celebrates eight decades of Mattel and the impact of its brands, from Barbie to Fisher-Price. See original toy-inspired artwork by over 80 artists from around the world—if you’ve got a cool million lying around, you can even take home a life-size Hot Wheels toy car. Free Saturday programming includes L.A. artist and cartoonist Gary Baseman signing his new UNO deck (March 22, 2pm), a panel of artists discussing toys and their creative processes (March 29, 2pm) and an inner-child workshop led by Case Kenny of Instagram fame (April 5, 2pm). 

Literature lovers, listen up: Reading Rhythms has arrived in L.A. Billed as a “reading party,” the event series started in NYC and got noticed by The New York Times and Good Morning America for its refreshing spin on book clubs: You bring a book of your own choosing to a central location, then alternate between peaceful reading time and chatting with fellow readers about what you’re reading. This month’s event is an alfresco outing at Griffith Park’s Mineral Wells Picnic Area, where a DJ will be spinning ambient and jazz vinyl throughout the afternoon.

The Broad’s upcoming special exhibition makes its way to Downtown L.A. from the 2024 Venice Biennale, where Jeffrey Gibson became the first Indigenous artist to represent the United States with a solo exhibition. Known for his signature use of geometric patterns, patterned text, vibrant color, glass beads and found objects, the Colorado-born artist explores his Indigenous identity and pays tribute to histories of resistance in thought-provoking and optimistic ways. The first-floor galleries will be transformed into a kaleidoscopic environment with 10 paintings, seven sculptures, eight flags, three murals and one video installation by Gibson. Expect an accompanying slate of performances, talks and workshops.

Right on the heels of the release of his new film, Mickey 17, director Bong Joon Ho steps into the spotlight at the Academy Museum’s latest “Director’s Spotlight” exhibition (past subjects have included Spike Lee and Agnès Varda). The first-ever museum show dedicated to the Oscar-winning South Korean filmmaker will trace Ho’s career, creative process and cinematic influences. See over 100 storyboards, research materials, posters, concept art, creature models, props and on-set photos from the director’s archive and personal collection. On opening day, March 23, catch screenings of Okja (2pm) and Parasite (7:30pm) in the David Geffen Theater—Ho himself will be there in person.

Hollywood’s beloved British pub is back with its 43rd St Patrick’s Day celebration. The all-day party—part of Re:Her’s Women’s History Month Festival—kicks off at noon and runs till 11pm (get your food orders in by 10pm, when the kitchen closes). To eat, there’s traditional corned beef and cabbage, as well as split pea soup, corned beef sliders, a veggie roasted cauliflower option and, for dessert, Guinness chocolate cake. From 4pm to 6pm, there will specials on Irish beers Guinness and Harp, followed by a burlesque show by Miss Marquez at 8pm. We recommend showing up early in the day to stake out a spot—the pub isn’t taking reservations Monday.

File this under “the most picturesque dinner party ever.” At Tasting Color, the menu and decor are all determined by—you guessed it—color. The sensorial dinner series curated by Seven Senses brings together local artists, artisans and makers. Missing the inaugural event had us green with envy, but this weekend an indigo edition is popping up in a private Silver Lake event space. Don your best dark-blue attire to enjoy a creative, monochromatic menu by chef Tracy Tober.

Stay past closing time to see a new side of the Central Library at this after-hours festival presented in part by LAist and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The halls will come to life with art, music, storytelling and poetry in the form of live performances, interactive installations and hands-on activities. The art deco landmark will host a dance opera, contemporary dance in the rotunda, a puppet show by Bob Baker Marionette Theater, sound installations by dublab, a photo booth, drawing classes, tarot readings, a screen-printing class, artist talks and more. You can even pick up some books to bring home with you at pop-ups from Angel City Press, Golden Apple Comics, Heavy Manners Library and Braille Institute. All in all, it sounds like a quintessentially L.A. night.

Westwood is now home to the largest pedestrian-only plaza in the city of Los Angeles, and it’s hosting a grand opening this Saturday to celebrate. Head to Broxton Avenue between Weyburn and Kinross Avenues (where you’ll find Broxton Brewery & Public House) for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. All afternoon, attendees can take advantage of perks: The first 100 people will receive free boba from ShareTea; the Skate Hunnies are offering free roller skating and rentals; and Mighty Pilates will host free mat pilates classes. Meanwhile, kids can enjoy free activities from Splatterz Studio and Let’s Be Creative.  

For the Record, a live production company known for transforming the soundtracks of favorite filmmakers into immersive musicals, is back with its most impressive display yet: CineVita, the world’s largest Spiegeltent, will be FTR’s new home in Hollywood Park, next to SoFi Stadium. And it’s kicking things off with Tarantino: Pulp Rock, which celebrates 30 years of Pulp Fiction and re-creates memorable musical moments from the director’s Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, Inglourious Basterds and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.  

The Hammer Museum is celebrating the opening of its newest exhibition, “Alice Coltrane, Monument Eternal,” with quite the party. Get a first look at the show—which looks at the life and legacy the late jazz musician, spiritual leader and widow of John Coltrane through an artistic lens—and enjoy a DJ set by Coltrane’s grand-nephew, none other than Flying Lotus. Admission is free but first-come, first-served, as the museum is expecting a packed house.

The iconic Hollywood Roosevelt hotel is honoring the spirit of L.A. with poolside screenings of some favorite films featuring the city. Tickets are super reasonable ($12), and all proceeds from sales will go toward wildfire relief efforts, specifically Baby2Baby, which provides essential resources to families in need. And don’t worry if it’s a chilly night: Towels, blankets and heaters are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Find the series running every Thursday night through the end of June.

This immersive, one-night-only installation at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion uses contemporary astrophysics research to explore the themes of grief, loss and human connection. There’s an air of mystery around the “transformative experience,” but it sounds like something that we as a city could definitely benefit from right now, so color us intrigued. Ponder your place in the cosmos at the installation, which is part of PST ART. Of special interest to millennials will be a an afternoon event featuring LeVar Burton (4:30–6:30pm)—the conversation with the Reading Rainbow host is already at capacity, but there will be a standby line in case seats open up.

Inside of a boxy building on the corner of Olive Street and Olympic Boulevard sits the Gallery, a new restaurant offering an immersive dining experience in the space beloved craft beer bar Mikkeller once inhabited. If you were just walking by, you’d never predict the whimsy and interactive fun the Gallery team has dreamed up for guests on the other side of the door. There are a lot of concepts and titles involved here, so here’s a guide: The Gallery is the name of the restaurant itself, which is the debut project from immersive hospitality company Allureum. The Gallery doesn’t operate as a regular restaurant, though. Instead it offers a dining show called Elementa (which will presumably be followed by others down the line). And to get to the Gallery, you pass through a more casual cocktail bar, Horizon. Got all that? The minds behind the Gallery have plenty of experience in the immersive world: Cofounders Chuck Fawcett and Daren Ulmer both have history with studios including Disney, as well as backgrounds in themed entertainment and experiential attractions. On the culinary side of things, they teamed up with chef Joshua Whigham, who notably served as chef de cuisine at José Andrés’s ThinkFoodGroup restaurants, including the Bazaar in Los Angeles. Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out I started my night inside Horizon, where red velvet banquettes and moody blue lighting set the scene for a lively crowd sipping on cocktails. The real star of Horizon, though, is the dimens

Vintage Land wants to be your one-stop weekend destination. In addition to its weekly rooftop Los Feliz Flea market, newly upgraded tournament-grade pickleball courts and collection of virtual-reality escape rooms that opened last year, the multipurpose space is now adding skateboarding to its list of offerings. (It’s worth noting that even though its market is called Los Feliz Flea, Vintage Land is actually more in between Angelino Heights and Chinatown.) Grind House, a new indoor skate park that’s billed as a “celebration of skate culture,” will open as a hub for the skating community on the ground floor of Vintage Land. Expect half-pipes, bowls and street-style features, as well as ramps and rails courtesy of skater-owned and -operated KEEN Ramps. Grind House is open to skaters of all skill levels—from total beginners, who can take advantage of lessons from expert instructors, to seasoned pros, who can drop in, grind and practice tricks in the gnarly, custom-built park. From a peek at renderings of the new space, it looks like you can expect street art on the walls, shopping from local vendors and a booth where a DJ will provide the soundtrack for skate sessions. Ordinarily, the skate park will be membership-based, like a club, but for one day only—Saturday, March 29—Vintage Land is introducing Grind House to the world with a day full of free skating from 11am to 5pm. (The grand opening handily coincides with Los Feliz Flea, so you can shred and shop in the same day.) But

One of L.A.’s best cultural events happens only once a year—and it’s finally here. After being rescheduled from February, Museums Free-for-All will take place this Sunday, March 16, with 30 museums and cultural institutions throughout Southern California offering free admission to all. And whether you’re interested in art, film, history or cultural heritage, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy on this year’s roster. Coincidentally, this year’s Museums Free-for-All does coincide with the L.A. Marathon, also happening this Sunday, but don’t let that deter you: Most participating museums aren’t impacted by the marathon’s route, and even for those that are—basically the Broad or MOCA Grand Avenue—the roads will be back open by late morning. Check our list of marathon road closures if you’re concerned. Participating museums are sprinkled all throughout SoCal—from the Autry Museum in Griffith Park to the Grammy Museum Downtown to the American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona to the Bowers Museum in Orange County. You can plan your own L.A. museum crawl or even turn it into a full island day trip, if you like, by visiting the Catalina Museum for Art & History. While general admission to all the museums is free, in many cases that doesn’t extend to specially ticketed exhibitions or parking costs. (There’s just no way around paying that $15–$25 to park at the Getty Center—that is unless you take the Metro. Another incentive to leave your car at home: Many of the museums are o

Good luck to all those running the L.A. Marathon on Sunday. Also, good luck to anyone thinking about driving anywhere near the L.A. Marathon route on Sunday. This is your friendly annual reminder that thousands of runners will descend on 26.2 miles of L.A.’s streets this weekend, and an even greater mileage of rolling road closures will shut down traffic near Dodger Stadium, around Downtown, toward Hollywood and in Beverly Hills. (Of course, you’re always welcome to use the Metro to avoid some of these closures and cheer on the runners.) When the L.A. Marathon kicks off on Sunday, March 16, you’re going to want to avoid driving near some of the city’s busiest areas starting at 4 or 5am and until later in the morning or afternoon: Steer clear of Downtown until a little after 10am, avoid Hollywood (specifically near Hollywood Boulevard) until around noon and Beverly Hills until 1pm. West of there, things get a little more complicated. This year’s marathon once again drops the classic stadium-to-the-sea route in exchange for a “Stadium to Stars” one that makes a U-turn around Brentwood and then wraps up in Century City. So Santa Monica won’t be affected by street closures, but Brentwood, Westwood and Century City will be doubly impacted: All of Santa Monica Boulevard from Wilshire Boulevard to Sepulveda Boulevard will stay closed until 6pm, while San Vicente Boulevard in Brentwood will be closed until 5pm. And consider Century City, where you’ll find the finish line and festival

We moved our clocks forward, we’re basking in longer (albeit rainy) days this week, and the bird’s nest I discovered on my balcony is full of baby hummingbirds. All signs point to spring. Sure, L.A. doesn’t really have seasons, but the arrival of spring this year does feel different. Maybe it’s particularly appealing to welcome a season of sunshine and new life after the truly trying winter we faced in Los Angeles. So we’re all in on spring: Bring on the cherry blossoms, music festivals, outdoor movie screenings and carnival rides. Here are 35 things we can’t wait to get out and do from March to May. Stop and smell the flowers Despite a dry winter, the recent rain has meant an explosion of seasonal blooms at Los Angeles’ beautiful botanical gardens. And the belles of the ball this month are cherry blossoms. Descanso Gardens, the Huntington, South Coast Botanic Garden and Lake Balboa are all hot spots for the pink flowered trees—but bear in mind cherry blossoms don’t bloom for long. Photograph: Gillian Glover for Time Out During a visit to the Huntington over the weekend, there was a sold-out but still very manageable crowd there to see the blooms. There are cherry blossoms—and also peach, redbud, plum and apricot blossoms that might get less attention but are still every bit as photogenic. You’ll find a good handful in the Japanese garden, but when I was there, a blooming tree right outside the Chinese garden was free of crowds and perfect for picture-taking. Descanso still

Each winter, similar to the announcement of Oscar nominations, I await the unveiling of the summer Hollywood Bowl lineup with just as much—if not more—excitement. As an L.A. native, the Bowl has been a centerpiece of my summers since I was a kid. So hearing who’s going to be performing each year sets the stage for the season and gets me excited for warm nights with unparalleled music and picnicking. Several lease events have already been announced in recent weeks (they’re still Bowl shows—the only difference for you as a concertgoer is that you can’t BYOB or wine to these shows). But for over 100 years, the Hollywood Bowl has been the summer home of the LA Phil, and it just unveiled its full schedule of shows yesterday. The lineup doesn’t disappoint. As ever, there’s truly something for everyone. The 2025 lineup boasts Hollywood and Broadway A-listers, classical music, pop, rock, blues, hip-hop, jazz, soundtracks and more. Let me take you through some highlights. Off the bat, one intriguing entry that’s particularly exciting is We ❤️ LA, a free concert for “wildfire first responders and impacted community members.” The night’s lineup has yet to be announced, but expect an uplifting evening of love for Angelenos and the city, with Gustavo Dudamel conducting. Speaking of Dudamel, you’re going to want to make it a priority to catch at least one of his shows this year. The beloved LA Phil music and artistic director is decamping for New York at the end of the 2025/26 season, so t

Westwood Village already has a lot to brag about. It’s home to the country’s No. 1 rated public university, UCLA, as well as the widely respected Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, the Geffen Playhouse, art destination the Hammer Museum and beloved local mainstays like Diddy Riese. And now it has a new feather in its cap: It will also be home to the largest pedestrian plaza in the City of L.A. (If your mind skeptically jumped to Third Street Promenade when you read that, note that the new plaza is the largest in the city of L.A., and Santa Monica is its own city.) Broxton Avenue, between Weyburn and Kinross Avenues, will be permanently closed to car traffic beginning this Saturday, February 22, thanks to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s People St program, which transforms city streets into accessible spaces for people. The alfresco plaza—sure to soon be swarming with college students—will stretch from the historic, currently shuttered Fox Westwood Village and Bruin theaters at Weyburn to the two-story Broxton Brewery & Public House at Kinross. Also situated along that section of Broxton are a Barney’s Beanery, Chipotle, Cava and the still-operational Landmark Westwood movie theater. In all, that’s 14,000 square feet of space, which will now be home to outdoor dining, music, events and activities. You’ll find tables and chairs where you can sit with food from the surrounding restaurants (or your own outside food and drink—just not alcohol), as well as games like

Those with deep enough pockets can get their hands on one-of-a-kind pieces while supporting Angelenos in need this month during Give a Frock L.A. Celebrity stylist Lindsey Hartman has joined forces with Julien’s Auctions to auction off iconic onstage, onscreen and red-carpet styles—as well as designer fashion and signed memorabilia—all to benefit Los Angeles wildfire aid. All proceeds will be shared between Altadena Girls, Friends in Deed, One Voice and Pasadena Humane Society. The auction, which launched in conjunction with last week’s G*VE A F*CK L.A. benefit, includes items from many of those artists (Hayley Williams, Juliette Lewis, Phantom Planet), as well as many looks worn by both performers and winners at the recent Grammy Awards. Some standouts: Chappell Roan’s costume from her “HOT TO GO!” music video, a separate stage-worn ensemble and a pair of Marc Jacobs platform boots the singer wore in Rolling Stone. All three items worn by the “best new artist” Grammy winner are going for significantly higher than predicted—in particular the music video getup, which is valued at $1,000 to $2,000 but has a current bid of $10,000. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Julien's Auctions (@juliens_auctions) Currently the most in-demand item seems to be a beautiful guitar owned by none other than Dave Grohl—an Epiphone DG-335 in Pelham Blue whose face is covered with the Foo Fighters frontman’s handwritten lyrics to “Rescued” and “These Days,” as well

As L.A. starts to pick up the pieces after the wildfires—which are finally almost at 100% containment, thanks to the tireless efforts of the city’s firefighters and the weekend rainfall—our collective focus has shifted to helping those who were directly impacted and rebuilding what was lost. To that end, benefits with truly amazing lineups have been popping up left and right in recent weeks. And while we wish they were happening under better circumstances, they’re nevertheless a bright spot after the bleakness of the past few weeks, offering a way to support a great cause while still having a great time. Here are eight ways to get out and give back this week, from an indie-rock showcase tonight and heavy hitter FireAid to shopping and dining options that are doing their part to give back. (Note: Many of these shows have been selling out right away, but we’ll keep you posted as more are announced.) Benefit Concerts  Lord Huron. Photograph: Graeme Flegenheimer For Los Angeles: A Benefit For Those Impacted by the WildfiresTuesday, January 28 This concert for wildfire relief is a must for indie-rock fans. All proceeds from For Los Angeles—which popped up at the Troubadour last week and is coming to the Lodge Room tonight—will go directly toward the California Community Foundation Wildfire Recovery and Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund. Catch stripped-back sets from Lord Huron, Stephen Sanchez, Magdalena Bay, Madi Diaz, Zinadelphia and more. (Tick

Studio Ghibli fans, rejoice: New to the Academy Collection—the largest film-related collection in the world, which boasts more than 52 million items from across the history of cinema and is housed partially at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures—are 80 pieces of original animation from Hayao Miyazaki’s Ponyo, his family-friendly film inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. One of the animation studio’s most beloved films, 2008’s Ponyo (it was subsequently released in the U.S. by Walt Disney Pictures in 2009) was notable for its focus on hand-drawn animation, with not only the characters but backgrounds drawn frame-by-frame rather than using animation cels or CGI. That makes the drawings rendered by Miyazaki and conceptual drawings by Noboru Yoshida all the more special.  Rounding out the Academy’s Studio Ghibli animation collection are the studio’s Japanese movie posters and Miyazaki’s own animator’s desk—a gift from Studio Ghibli Inc. Drawing by Noboru Yoshida for “Ponyo” (2008). Photograph: Courtesy of the Margaret Herrick Library Four-time-nominated, two-time Oscar-winning director Miyazaki—who also received an honorary award at the Academy’s Governors Awards in 2014—already has a history with the Academy Museum. When the institution opened in 2021, one of its inaugural exhibitions, “Hayao Miyazaki,” was the first North American museum retrospective dedicated entirely to the internationally celebrated artist and filmmaker’s work, bringing his animate

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority—a.k.a. Metro—is extending its support of those affected by the area’s recent string of wildfires. “Metro is here to support Los Angeles County as we navigate the road to recovery together and will continue to do everything in our power to help our region rebuild stronger than ever,” the agency states on its website. Metro previously had suspended all fares in the height of the crisis. That remains in effect through this Sunday, January 26. But on January 27, fare collection is scheduled to resume, which is where this new action comes in. Yesterday, the Metro Board unanimously voted to expand the eligibility requirements for its LIFE (Low Income Fare is Easy) program to include fire victims. If you’ve been directly impacted by the fires—whether you lost your home, job or other economic opportunity—you can apply for the program, which will give you a pass that’s good for unlimited free rides on any participating transit system for 90 days. In addition to Metro, this includes options like LADOT, Pasadena Transit and Santa Monica Big Blue Bus. After the 90 days, you’ll still get 20 free regional rides added to your TAP card every month for the next three months. In total, the benefits are good for six months from the date of enrollment. You can enroll online by going here. If you qualify, you’ll receive a 30-day digital pass automatically and be sent a pre-loaded TAP card in the mail. You can also apply in person at sel

The Oscar nominations were finally announced early this morning, after being delayed twice due to L.A.’s wildfires. Netflix’s Emilia Pérez leads the pack with 13 nods, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked with 10 each. And Los Angeles is at the epicenter of Oscar season—not only because the city will host the 97th installment of the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre—but also because we’re blessed with the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which is kicking off two months of special Oscar-themed programming. At the beginning of today’s announcement, Academy president Janet Yang referenced the recent fires, adding that “the last several weeks have proven what we already know to be true: Our film industry and Los Angeles are resilient.” Academy CEO Bill Kramer echoed that sentiment and promised the awards ceremony will “pay tribute to our brave first responders and celebrate the enduring spirit of Los Angeles and the film industry.” We wholeheartedly agree: The city—not to mention the local film industry—definitely needs a win right now. To that end, we’re going all in on Oscars season, and the Academy Museum is the perfect place to do just that. From now through March 30, you’ll find a variety of special programs both honoring this year’s Oscar nominees and delving into the history of the Academy Awards. In the galleries, you’ll find new items on display including the Gucci suit Ryan Gosling wore for his show-stopping “I’m Just Ken” performance at last year’s show and Ke Huy