The Top 5 Things to Do in LA This Weekend

April 26-28, 2024

Pizza City Fest at L.A. LIVE
Pizza City Fest at L.A. LIVE | Photo: AEG

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Read on for the best things to do in LA this weekend.

Pizza City Fest at L.A. LIVE
Pizza City Fest at L.A. LIVE | Photo: AEG

Pizza City Fest - L.A. LIVE (April 27-28)

Pizza City Fest offers a stellar lineup of Southern California’s best pizza makers in one location, giving fans the unique opportunity to taste, see live demos, and attend panel discussions with culinary experts over two days at L.A. LIVE.

deadmau5: retro5pective at the Hollywood Bowl
deadmau5: retro5pective | Photo: Hollywood Bowl

deadmau5: retro5pective - Hollywood Bowl (April 27)

deadmau5 is celebrating his 20th anniversary with his retro5pective mini-tour across the U.S. Saturday night’s Hollywood Bowl concert will be the DJ/producer’s first performance at the iconic LA venue. For deadmau5 fans, this will be a night not to be missed! Tickets are still available and on sale at Ticketmaster.

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in "Barbie"
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in "Barbie" | Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures

Street Food Cinema: "Barbie" - The Autry (April 27)

Featuring a wide range of films, gourmet food trucks and live music, Street Food Cinema presents Saturday night screenings at outdoor locations from Los Angeles State Historic Park to The Autry Museum, Griffith Park and more.

SFC kicks off the 2024 outdoor movie season with a screening of Barbie on Saturday, April 27. Hosted by Jenna Nickerson, the screening features live music by Pale Green Stars and numerous food trucks, including Angeleno’s Wood Fired Pizza, Aloha Fridays, District Burger, Pacifico Charbroiled Fish and Taco Chicanx. Doors at 5:30pm, band at 6:45 and movie at 8. Photo ops, trivia and costume contest. Leashed dogs are welcome!

Puppet Festival - Skirball Cultural Center (April 28)

On Sunday, April 28, the Skirball Cultural Center presents the annual Puppet Festival, taking place from noon to 5pm. During this fan-favorite event, puppets of all shapes and sizes will be walking, soaring, and stomping about ready to meet you! See puppetry performances, dance to a live band, and make your own puppet friend to join in on the fun. Noah's Ark will be open from 11:30am to 3pm for one-hour timeslots on a first come, first-served basis. UPDATE: Advance tickets are now sold out, walk ups are welcome.

Spring Plant Sale at The Huntington Library
Spring Plant Sale | Photo: The Huntington Library

The Huntington Spring Plant Sale (April 28)

Now in its 49th year, the Spring Plant Sale is The Huntington's most popular plant sale of the year. Taking place from 10am to 4pm on April 28, the plant sale features the trendiest new plants, uncommon collectibles and all of the most sought-after favorites. Capacity is limited. Timed entry reservations are required. Your Spring Plant Sale ticket includes admission to The Huntington.

Hollywood Bowl fireworks
Photo: Hollywood Bowl

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