The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles this Weekend: May 15 - May 17, 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:
- LA Sparks - Crypto.com Arena
- Lorde - Kia Forum
- Golden Hour with Lula Washington Dance Theatre - LACMA
- Bug Fair - Natural History Museum
- Echo and the Bunnymen - Greek Theatre (May 17)
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LA Sparks - Crypto .com Arena (May 13, 15, 17)
May 13 is the first of three home games in one week for the LA Sparks. They’ll play Indiana Fever on Wednesday night, then return to Crypto.com Arena on Friday, May 15, and Sunday, May 17, for two home games against Toronto Tempo.
Lorde - Kia Forum (May 14 - 15)
Lorde’s Ultrasound World Tour takes over Kia Forum on Thursday, May 14, and Friday, May 15. Opening the show are Smerz and Sophia Stel.
Microdazing - Camille’s at The Bellwether (May 15)
Desert Daze presents new party Microdazing on Friday, May 15, at Camille’s at The Bellwether. Expensive Shit, featuring Paul from OSEES, is scheduled to play live, while Ora the Molecule, Wyldeflower, Travis Holcombe and Boogie Boudreaux will be in the DJ booth. If you’re at The Bellwether’s sold-out Santigold show that night, you can enter Camille’s through the patio hallway on the mezzanine.
Venice Gets Deep - The Rose Room (May 16)
Heidi Lawden, Juliet Mendoza and Mayari head to the Westside for a special, all-female edition of Venice Gets Deep on Saturday, May 16, at The Rose Room.
Portage Garage Sounds Takeover - The Airliner (May 16)
Detroit record label Portage Garage Sounds takes over The Airliner on Saturday, May 16, with DJs Shigeto, Tammy Lakkis and Kenjiro playing everything from jazz to electro. No cover.
Golden Hour with Lula Washington Dance Theatre - LACMA (May 16)
Explore LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries alongside Lula Washington Dance Theatre, as performers move while the light of the golden hour illuminates the space.
Om Records 30th Anniversary Party - Jungle Hollywood (May 16)
Seminal San Francisco electronic music label Om Records celebrates their 30th anniversary in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 16, with a day party at Jungle Hollywood. Mark Farina, Colette, DJ Heather, Rithma, Raul Campos and DJ Dazy play from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Midnight Magic - Teragram Ballroom (May 16)
Expect a disco extravaganza on Saturday, May 16, when Midnight Magic, the New York-based band behind club anthems like “Beam Me Up,” takes to the stage at Teragram Ballroom. Opening the show is Norway’s Ora the Molecule, the Italo disco-influenced artist whose 2025 album Dance Therapy recently won the Norwegian equivalent of a GRAMMY.
Dengue Fever - Gold-Diggers (May 16)
Local Cambodian psychedelic rock outfit Dengue Fever celebrates the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut at Gold-Diggers on Saturday, May 16, with acoustic and electric sets.
Zipangu Fest - Brookside at the Rose Bowl (May 16)
Ado, Atarashii Gakko!, Chanmina, Hana, Man with a Mission, Yuki Chiba and 10-Feet head to Brookside at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, May 16 for Japanese pop music festival Zipangu.
Flea and the Honora Band - The Fonda (May 16)
With his first solo album, Honora, out now, Flea takes to the stage at The Fonda with his Honora Band. Prepare to hear a different side of the famed Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist on Saturday, May 16.
Lupe Fiasco - The Wiltern (May 16)
For the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Food and Liquor, Lupe Fiasco is playing a few, select dates across the country, one of which will be in Los Angeles. Catch him at The Wiltern on Saturday, May 16.
Demi Lovato - Kia Forum (May 16)
Demi Lovato’s It’s Not That Deep Tour will head to Los Angeles for one night only and tickets are running low. See her Kia Forum on May 16 with support from Adéla.
Bug Fair - Natural History Museum (May 16 - 17)
The 40th annual Bug Fair is happening at Natural History Museum on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17. One of NHMLA’s signature events, the gathering brings together gardeners, scientists, artists and more for a weekend dedicated to insects.
Echo and the Bunnymen - Greek Theatre (May 17)
Echo and the Bunnymen bring their greatest hits to the Greek Theatre on Sunday, May 17, when they play 2006 best of album More Songs to Learn and Sing.
Raoul Peck’s 2+2 = 5 - Philosophical Research Society (May 17)
On Sunday, May 17, Philosophical Research Society’s 7th House film program presents the latest documentary from Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro), Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5, a look into the life and art of the author of Animal Farm and 1984.
Everyday People - The Beehive
Everyday People brings back their summertime LA parties beginning Sunday, May 17, at The Beehive. mOma, Hunny Bee, RTistic and Shay Elys will be your DJs for the day-to-evening party, which gets started at 4 p.m.
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