The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles this Weekend: August 14 - August 16, 2026

From cultural events to superstar concerts and world-class sports, Discover LA is your go-to source for what's happening in Los Angeles. Be sure to follow @discoverla on Instagram to find out even more about what to do in LA. Read on for the best things to do in LA this weekend, including:

• Dodgers vs. Brewers - Dodger Stadium
• Al Green, The Womack Sisters - Hollywood Bowl 
• Karol G - SoFi Stadium
• Los Mirlos - Jerry Moss Plaza at the Music Center 
• KCRW Summer Nights - Union Station
• Nisei Week - Little Tokyo

Find more events and nearby hotels at the DiscoverLA.com Events Calendar.

Come for the show, stay for the weekend!

The 30th anniversary production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast opens at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre on Wednesday, August 12, where it will run through September 6. Tickets are running low for some shows, so act fast. 
 

The Dodgers begin a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers at home on Thursday, August 13, with Korean Heritage Night. Friday’s game includes a Clayton Kershaw bobblehead giveaway. Saturday’s promotion is the Reggie Smith “Legends of Dodgers Baseball” bobblehead and Sunday afternoon’s game is Kids Run the Bases day at Dodger Stadium. 
 

Soul legend Al Green plays Hollywood Bowl on Friday, August 14, with support from The Womack Sisters, who are celebrating the release of their self-titled debut album. 
 

Japan’s visual kei star Kaya makes a rare appearance in Los Angeles, when the Japanese singer hits the stage at 1720. Tickets are available for a meet-and-greet scheduled prior to the concert. 
 

Jam band favorites Goose stop by the Greek Theatre on Friday, August 14. Plan to arrive early, gates open two hours prior to the 7 p.m. concert. 
 

Celebrate the music of Prince with Moodymann, himself a revered DJ/producer of Detroit techno, and DJ Rashida, who DJed with the late, great pop master, at The Regent Theater on Friday, August 14. 

 

Karol G spends the weekend in LA when the Colombian superstar’s Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour lands at SoFi Stadium for a three-night engagement on Friday, August 14. 
 

NCT127, Zerobaseone, Tomorrow x Together, KickFlip, Santos Bravos and so many more head to Crypto.com Arena for KCON 2026, which begins on Friday, August 14, and runs through Sunday, August 16. 
 

The Academy Museum’s Summer of Thrills series continues on Saturday, August 15 when director Yeon Sang-ho appears for screenings of his films Train to Busan and The Ugly. Actor Park Jeong-min will also be in attendance for the 7:30 p.m. screening of The Ugly. 
 

Los Angeles Central Library celebrates the release of the updated and expanded edition of photographer Janna Ireland’s book Regarding Paul R. Williams on Saturday, August 15. Ireland will be on hand to sign copies of the book spotlighting the work of the trailblazing architect. 
 

Acclaimed magician Rob Zabrecky gives an illustrated presentation on Harry Houdini and his relationship with séances at Philosophical Research Society on August 15. Hasco Enjoyment will perform live in the courtyard for this event. 
 

It’s time for Cinespia’s annual slumber party at Hollywood Forever and this year’s bash includes a double-feature for Mia Goth fans. See X and Pearl out on the cemetery lawn in an event that will also include a dance party, photo booth, giveaways and more. 
 

Los Mirlos, the long-running Peruvian group known for pioneering the psychedelic cumbia amazónica sound, will play a free show at the Music Center in Jerry Moss Plaza on Saturday, August 15. Be sure to RSVP in advance. 
 

Joey Quiñones, Trish Toledo, Mayer Hawthorne and more are scheduled to hit the stage at the Greek Theatre on Saturday, August 15, for Souldies From Oldies. 
 

Ethio Cali celebrates 15 years of fusing Ethiopian sounds with jazz and funk on stage at Grand Performances on Saturday, August 15. They’ll be joined by DJ Nu-Mark, as well as an opening set from Ethio Cali’s Todd Simon and his LA-Multi Big Band. 
 

Duo Rio Kosta headlines KCRW Summer Nights when the seasonal series heads to Union Station on Saturday, August 15. Joining them are DJs J. Rocc and Luxxury, all of whom will be playing in the train station’s historic Ticket Concourse. 
 

Seminal Dutch trance DJ and producer Ferry Corsten takes to the stage at Avalon on Saturday, August 15. 
 

On Saturday, August 15, LAFC are back at home for a regular season match against San Diego FC at BMO Stadium. 
 

Obituary, Saves the Day, Sextile, Nuovo Testamento and more will play this year’s Sound and Fury Festival, happening at Los Angeles Exposition Park on August 15 and 16. Check out the festival’s website for information on kickoff shows schedule throughout the week prior to the main event. 
 

Flor Bromley brings theater, puppetry and bilingual songs to Getty Center’s Garden Concerts for Kids on Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9. Both performances are at 4 p.m.
 

The 84th annual Nisei Week kicks off in Little Tokyo on Saturday, August 15, and runs through Sunday, August 23. The celebration of Japanese-American culture and heritage includes the Grand Parade on Sunday, August 16, at 4 p.m. and the Plaza Festival at the Japanese American Cultural and Community center on August 22 and 23. For a full list of events, see the  Nisei Week and JACCC websites. 

 

After 11 years, seasonal party series Subtract on the Pier comes to a close with one final bash at Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier. For the finale, they’re bringing out New York house legend Danny Tenaglia, who will be playing an extended set, alongside Anton Tumas. Party starts at 2 p.m. 
 

It’s Disney Princess Night at BMO Stadium on Sunday, August 16, when Angel City FC plays Washington Spirit. 
 

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