The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles this Weekend: Feb. 20 - Feb. 22, 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:
- Slamdance Film Festival - Multiple locations
- Golden Dragon Parade - Chinatown
- Los Bukis - SoFi Stadium
- LA Galaxy MLS Season Home Opener - Dignity Health Park
- Gorillaz - Hollywood Palladium
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Slamdance Film Festival - Multiple Venues (February 19 - 25)
Independent film festival Slamdance opens its second year in Los Angeles on Thursday, February 19, and will continue through February 25 with screenings at Director’s Guild of America, Landmark Sunset and 2220 Arts. Overall, 141 films are set to screen, including 50 world premieres. Head to the Slamdance website for festival passes.
Sudan Archives @ The Fonda (February 20)
Sudan Archives released her third album, The BPM, to critical acclaim last year. Now the L.A.-based artist brings her U.S. tour to a close at home when she takes to the stage at The Fonda on Friday, February 20.
Big Black Delta - Bob Baker Marionette Theatre (February 20)
L.A.-based Big Black Delta has conjured a special set to perform on Friday, February 20, when the musician plays alongside Bob Baker Marionette Theatre’s cast of puppets.
Los Bukis @ SoFi Stadium (February 20-21)
After several years of reunion tours, and earning their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last summer, Mexican band Los Bukis will play their final two concerts at SoFi Stadium on February 20 and 21. Few tickets are remaining for the Saturday night show, which was added due to the demand for Friday night tickets, so act now for your last chance to see Los Bukis live.
Under the Skin w/Live Score - United Theater on Broadway (February 20)
Wordless Music and Sister Midnight launch a year-long series of A24 film screenings accompanied by live scores on Friday, February 20 with Under the Skin. Catch the 2013 sci-fi film, which stars Scarlett Johansson, with a 30-piece orchestra performing Mica Levi’s original score at United Theater on Broadway.
Golden Dragon Parade - Chinatown (February 21)
The 127th annual Golden Dragon Parade celebrating Lunar New Year will bring floats, performers and more to the streets of Los Angeles’ Chinatown on Saturday, February 21 at 1 p.m.
Port of Los Angeles Lunar New Year Celebration - Crafted at Port of Los Angeles (February 21)
Ring in the Year of the Horse at Crafted on Saturday, February 21 for the 12th annual Port of Los Angeles Lunar New Year Celebration. The event includes a petting zoo and wishing wall, in addition to food trucks, performances and family-friendly activities. The free event begins at 3 p.m.
LAFC - Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (February 21)
LAFC kicks off the MLS regular season at home on Saturday, February 21. Catch them at 6:30 p.m., when they play Inter Miami CF at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Kenny Scharf Book Release - Village Car Wash (Feb. 21)
Artist Kenny Scharf celebrates the release of his new book, KARBOMBZ!, on Saturday, February 21 at Village Car Wash, the site of one of his recent murals. He'll be signing, which are available for purchase on site, from noon until 4 p.m.
Judith F. Baca: Great Wall of Los Angeles - Jeffrey Deitch (Feb. 21 -April 4)
Judith F. Baca's SPARC (Social and Public Art Resource Center) exhibits the most recent completed segment of The Great Wall of Los Angeles, which depicts events of the 1970s. The exhibition opens on Saturday, February 21, at Jeffrey Deitch with a reception from 6-8 p.m. and continues through April 4.
LA Galaxy - Dignity Health Sports Park (Feb. 22)
LA Galaxy takes on New York City FC for their MLS home opener at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday, February 22.
Sueño Perro - LACMA (February 22 - July 26)
Sueño Perro: A Film Installation by Alejandro G. Iñárritu opens at LACMA on Sunday, February 22. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the lauded director’s debut feature, Amores Perros, the exhibition draws from over a million feet of film left on the cutting room floor to tell a new story.
Amores Perros - Academy Museum (February 22)
Coinciding with the opening of Sueño Perro at LACMA, director Alejandro Iñárritu will be on hand next door at the Academy Museum on Sunday, February 22, for a special 4K screening of Amores Perros.
Gorillaz - Hollywood Palladium (Feb. 22 and 23)
Gorillaz kickstart the launch of their new album, The Mountain, in Los Angeles with shows at Hollywood Palladium on February 22 and 23, leading to the opening of their House of Kong exhibition next week. While tickets for the concerts have long been sold out, you can still get tickets to see House of Kong, which runs between February 26 and March 19.
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