The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles this Weekend: Jan. 9-11, 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:
- Jaws 35mm Screening - Academy Museum
- Stereophonic - Pantages
- Beautiful Altadena - Scribble
- Diane Keaton's Heaven - PRS
- LA Fights Back - The Regent
Find more events and nearby hotels at the DiscoverLA.com Events Calendar.
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Pershing Square Holiday Ice Rink (Through Jan. 11)
It's the final weekend for the 2025-26 season of Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square, which will run daily through January 11. Framed by skyscrapers and adorned with festive holiday lights, LA's largest outdoor ice skating rink spans 7,200 square feet and welcomes more than 54,000 skaters and 450,000 spectators annually. Open from noon to 10pm.
Prometheus - Walt Disney Concert Hall (Jan. 9-11)
The Body and Sound festival begins at Walt Disney Concert Hall with LA Phil Conductor Laureate Esa-Pekka Salonen leading performances of Scriabin’s Prometheus, Poem of Fire throughout the weekend of January 9. Evening concerts are scheduled for Friday and Saturday; there will also be a matinee performance on Sunday, January 11.
Don Hertzfeldt’s Animation Mixtape - Philosophical Research Society (Jan. 9)
Don Hertzfeldt, the acclaimed filmmaker behind World of Tomorrow, selects international animated shorts new and old to be screened at Philosophical Research Society on Friday, January 9. Tickets at Eventbrite.
Discostan - La Zona Rosa (Jan. 9)
Discostan opens the new year with SWANA-influenced techno, house and other club-friendly beats pulsating the dance floor at La Zona Rosa. Local DJ/producer Lara Sarkissian and New York-based Zarina headline the party on Friday, January 9.
Galantis - Hollywood Palladium (Jan. 9-10)
Christian Karlsson (Bloodshy & Avant, Miike Snow) brings his project Galantis back to Los Angeles for a two-night stint at the Hollywood Palladium. Tickets are available for Friday, January 9 and Saturday, January 10.
Unwritten Law - Teragram Ballroom (Jan. 10)
Two years after their last headlining set in Los Angeles, punk stalwarts Unwritten Law are back in town. They’ll play Teragram Ballroom on Saturday, January 10, with support from Plastic Culture, Sound Division and Joker’s Hand.
Donald Fagen 78th B-day Bash - Lodge Room (Jan. 10)
Donald Fagen is turning 78, so Double Wonderful is back with its annual tribute to the Steely Dan founder, featuring special guest singers. It's all happening at the Lodge Room on Saturday, January 10.
Pons - Gold-Diggers (Jan. 10)
Brooklyn noise rock outfit Pons kicks off 2026 with a West Coast tour that will land at Gold-Diggers on January 10. Local post-punks Charm School and synth artist Buddy Crime open the Saturday night show. Tickets at Dice.
Baila Nova, Amor y Mar - Gold-Diggers (Jan. 11)
Bringing together samba, Bossa Nova and other vintage Brazilian sounds, Baila Nova focuses on the work of “The Girl from Ipanema” composer Antônio Carlos Jobim on their latest album. Local duo Amor y Mar open the night at Gold-Diggers. Tickets at Dice.
Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood (Through Jan. 4, 2026)
Enjoy the holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood, where you can deck the halls at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, celebrate Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, experience the most Who-tacular Grinchmas™ celebration ever, and end your day with world-class shopping and dining at Universal CityWalk.
Holidays Made Here - Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood (Through Jan. 4, 2026)
Get ready to talk fast and live slow as the world of Gilmore Girls springs to life at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood for an immersive celebration of the show’s 25th anniversary. From Dec. 18, 2025 to Jan. 4, 2026 (closed Christmas Day), fans are invited to step into Stars Hollow, fully recreated with authentic detail and dressed for the holidays. Guests will also enjoy behind-the-scenes stories from Gremlins, Elf, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and many more holiday favorites.
Diane Keaton’s "Heaven" - Philosophical Research Society (Jan. 4, 2026)
By popular demand, Philosophical Research Society is presenting an encore screening of Diane Keaton’s recently remastered 1987 directorial debut, Heaven on Sunday, January 4 - the eve of what would have been the late star’s 80th birthday. Executive producer and distributor Annie Holland will be on hand for a Q&A following the film. Tickets at Eventbrite.
LA Fights Back - The Regent (Jan. 4, 2026)
Sextile, Automatic, Choir Boy and Mondo Mundo head up a stacked bill for LA Fights Back on Sunday, January 4, at the Regent Theatre. Presented by heaven2nite and Permanent Records, the all-ages show benefits the Coalition for Humane Immigration Rights (CHIRLA). This is an early show - doors at 5pm and the first performance is set to begin at 5:30pm.
LA Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals (Jan. 4, 2026)
The LA Rams play their final home game of the season when they host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, January 4. Kickoff at SoFi Stadium is scheduled for 1:25pm.
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