Los Angeles January Events (2026): 30 Activities & Things to Do
- LA Today
- 5 hours ago
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Last year I nearly missed a “secret” pop-up that turned into my favorite memory of the season, so we try to make sure that won’t happen to you in 2026. Here's LA Today's curated list of 30 events happening this January across our beloved city. Consider this your FOMO-proof guide to the best local adventures.
1. Grease Drive-in Movie @ Santa Monica Pier
📅 When: Wednesday, Jan. 15th | 6:00 PM
📍 Where: 200 Santa Monica Pier
👤 Who: Santa Monica Pier
✨ The Vibe: Nostalgic film magic on the pier parking deck under the stars.
🎯 Perfect For: Date Night, Classic Movie Buffs, Families
💰 Cost: Free
🎟️ Get Tickets: RSVP Here
2. Armani Beauty Pop-up @ The Grove
📅 When: Friday, Jan. 16th | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
📍 Where: 189 The Grove Dr
👤 Who: Armani Beauty
✨ The Vibe: High-end luxury beauty experience with shade matching and freebies.
🎯 Perfect For: Beauty Enthusiasts, Content Creators, Shoppers
💰 Cost: Free
🎟️ Get Tickets: Book Experience
3. iHeartRadio ALTer Ego
📅 When: Saturday, Jan. 17th | 7:00 PM
📍 Where: 3900 W Manchester Blvd
👤 Who: Green Day, Twenty One Pilots, Cage the Elephant
✨ The Vibe: The biggest alternative rock party of the year in a massive arena.
🎯 Perfect For: Music Lovers, Concert Goers, Alt-Rock Fans
💰 Cost: $$$$
🎟️ Get Tickets: Find Tickets
4. Anna Pizza Grand Opening
📅 When: Saturday, Jan. 17th | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: 12217 Burbank Blvd
👤 Who: The Anna Pizza
✨ The Vibe: Free slices, pizza-making lessons, and neighborhood party vibes.
🎯 Perfect For: Families, Kids, Pizza Lovers
💰 Cost: Free
🎟️ Get Tickets: Event Info
5. Hot Girl Walk @ Santa Monica
📅 When: Saturday, Jan. 17th | 9:00 AM
📍 Where: 2600 Barnard Way
👤 Who: Hot Girl Walk LA
✨ The Vibe: Empowerment, ocean air, and a massive community stroll.
🎯 Perfect For: Fitness Enthusiasts, Making Friends, Solo Walkers
💰 Cost: Free
🎟️ Get Tickets: RSVP Now
6. Skin Contact - House & Indie Dance Night
📅 When: Friday, Jan. 16th | 8:00 PM
📍 Where: 2118 Baxter St
👤 Who: Nico’s Wines
✨ The Vibe: Natural wine meets groovy underground house energy.
🎯 Perfect For: Date Night, Wine Lovers, Music Heads
💰 Cost: $
🎟️ Get Tickets: Grab Entry
7. FaceGym Pop-up @ Silver Lake
📅 When: Saturday, Jan. 17th | By Appointment
📍 Where: 3810 Sunset Blvd
👤 Who: FaceGym
✨ The Vibe: High-energy facial "workouts" for a non-invasive instant lift.
🎯 Perfect For: Self-Care, Skincare Nerds, Beauty Enthusiasts
💰 Cost: $$
🎟️ Get Tickets: Book Workout
8. Walker & Royce @ Grand Park
📅 When: Saturday, Jan. 24th | 5:00 PM
📍 Where: 200 N Grand Ave
👤 Who: Walker & Royce / Insomniac
✨ The Vibe: Electrifying open-air house music party in the heart of DTLA.
🎯 Perfect For: Music Lovers, Party Seekers, Electronic Fans
💰 Cost: $$$
🎟️ Get Tickets: Buy Tickets
9. Lankershim Lunar Block Party
📅 When: Saturday, Jan. 24th | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Lankershim Blvd & Magnolia Blvd
👤 Who: The Third Place
✨ The Vibe: Vibrant community Lunar New Year celebration with food and art.
🎯 Perfect For: Families, Cultural Explorers, Foodies
💰 Cost: Free
🎟️ Get Tickets: More Info
10. Selena: From Texas to the World
📅 When: Daily through Jan. 31st
📍 Where: 800 W Olympic Blvd
👤 Who: The GRAMMY Museum
✨ The Vibe: A heartfelt tribute to the Queen of Tejano music and style.
🎯 Perfect For: Music Lovers, Selena Fans, History Buffs
💰 Cost: $$
🎟️ Get Tickets: View Exhibit
11. Dine LA Restaurant Week
📅 When: Friday, Jan. 23rd – Feb. 6th
📍 Where: Citywide (Various Locations)
👤 Who: Discover LA
✨ The Vibe: Explore LA’s elite dining scene via exclusive prix-fixe menus.
🎯 Perfect For: Foodies, Date Night, Culinary Explorers
💰 Cost: $$ - $$$$
🎟️ Get Tickets: Explore Menus
12. Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA
📅 When: Nightly through Jan. 31st
📍 Where: 888 S Olive St
👤 Who: Rooftop Cinema Club
✨ The Vibe: Skyline views and cozy headphones for ultimate movie immersion.
🎯 Perfect For: Date Night, Movie Lovers, Tourists
💰 Cost: $$
🎟️ Get Tickets: See Schedule
13. Santa Monica Ice
📅 When: Daily through Jan. 19th | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Where: 1324 5th St
👤 Who: Downtown Santa Monica
✨ The Vibe: Outdoor beachside skating under thousands of twinkle lights.
🎯 Perfect For: Families, Kids, Romantic Dates
💰 Cost: $$
🎟️ Get Tickets: Reserve Skate
14. Looks Delicious! @ JAPAN HOUSE
📅 When: Daily through Jan. 25th
📍 Where: 6801 Hollywood Blvd
👤 Who: JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles
✨ The Vibe: A fascinating look at the hyper-realistic world of fake food art.
🎯 Perfect For: Art Enthusiasts, Curious Kids, Design Lovers
💰 Cost: Free
🎟️ Get Tickets: Exhibition Details
15. Made in LA @ Hammer Museum
📅 When: Tuesday – Sunday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Where: 10899 Wilshire Blvd
👤 Who: Hammer Museum
✨ The Vibe: A massive biennial showcasing LA’s most exciting current artists.
🎯 Perfect For: Art Enthusiasts, Students, Locals
💰 Cost: Free
🎟️ Get Tickets: Learn More
16. LACMA Free Weekdays
📅 When: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | After 3:00 PM
📍 Where: 5905 Wilshire Blvd
👤 Who: LACMA
✨ The Vibe: Iconic world-class art gallery experience without the price tag.
🎯 Perfect For: LA Residents, Budget Explorers, Families
💰 Cost: Free (LA Residents)
🎟️ Get Tickets: Reserve Spot
17. GAME ON! @ Science Center
📅 When: Daily | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: 700 Exposition Park Dr
👤 Who: California Science Center
✨ The Vibe: High-energy interactive exhibit exploring the physics of sports.
🎯 Perfect For: Kids, Science Fans, Families
💰 Cost: Free
🎟️ Get Tickets: Plan Visit
18. Tarantino Live!
📅 When: Wednesday – Saturday | 8:00 PM
📍 Where: 6356 Hollywood Blvd
👤 Who: For The Record
✨ The Vibe: Explosive rock-musical fusion of iconic Tarantino film scores.
🎯 Perfect For: Film Buffs, Music Lovers, Date Night
💰 Cost: $$$
🎟️ Get Tickets: Get Seats
19. The Notebook @ Pantages
📅 When: Nightly through Jan. 25th
📍 Where: 6233 Hollywood Blvd
👤 Who: Broadway in Hollywood
✨ The Vibe: A powerful Broadway musical adaptation of the beloved love story.
🎯 Perfect For: Musical Theatre Fans, Date Night, Romantics
💰 Cost: $$$$
🎟️ Get Tickets: Buy Tickets
20. 101 Wildlife Crossing Tour
📅 When: Select Dates (Check Site)
📍 Where: Liberty Canyon Rd Exit
👤 Who: Save LA Cougars
✨ The Vibe: A rare look at the construction of the world's largest urban bridge.
🎯 Perfect For: Nature Lovers, Hiking Enthusiasts, Families
💰 Cost: Free
🎟️ Get Tickets: Register Tour
21. Sidecar Donuts x Summer Fridays
📅 When: Daily through Jan. 31st
📍 Where: 631 Wilshire Blvd
👤 Who: Sidecar Doughnuts
✨ The Vibe: Eat a coconut cloud donut, get a luxe gel cleanser sample.
🎯 Perfect For: Sweet Tooths, Beauty Lovers, Foodies
💰 Cost: $
🎟️ Get Tickets: Order Online
22. Bar Benjamin
📅 When: Daily | 5:00 PM – Late
📍 Where: 7174 Melrose Ave
👤 Who: Bar Benjamin
✨ The Vibe: Moody, upscale cocktail den with unique, inventive drinks.
🎯 Perfect For: Cocktail Connoisseurs, Date Night, Night Owls
💰 Cost: $$$
🎟️ Get Tickets: View Bar
23. Scarlett
📅 When: Nightly | 5:00 PM – Late
📍 Where: 8715 Beverly Blvd
👤 Who: Scarlett
✨ The Vibe: Trendy Italian-Californian dining in the heart of West Hollywood.
🎯 Perfect For: Foodies, Group Dinners, Scene Seekers
💰 Cost: $$$
🎟️ Get Tickets: Book Table
24. LA Maritime Museum Secret Archives
📅 When: Select Open House Dates
📍 Where: Berth 84, San Pedro
👤 Who: LA Maritime Museum
✨ The Vibe: Rare access to hidden nautical maps and maritime treasures.
🎯 Perfect For: History Buffs, Curious Minds, Local Explorers
💰 Cost: Free
🎟️ Get Tickets: Learn More
25. Bistro Na’s
📅 When: Lunch & Dinner Daily
📍 Where: 9055 E Las Tunas Dr
👤 Who: Bistro Na’s
✨ The Vibe: Michelin-starred Chinese cuisine in a stunning imperial setting.
🎯 Perfect For: Special Occasions, Fine Dining, Foodies
💰 Cost: $$$
🎟️ Get Tickets: Reservations
26. K-Team BBQ
📅 When: Daily | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
📍 Where: 936 S Vermont Ave
👤 Who: K-Team BBQ
✨ The Vibe: High-quality, authentic charcoal-grilled Korean BBQ.
🎯 Perfect For: Groups, Meat Lovers, Korean Food Fans
💰 Cost: $$$
🎟️ Get Tickets: See Menu
27. Sake House Malibu
📅 When: Daily | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Where: 22741 Pacific Coast Hwy
👤 Who: Sake House
✨ The Vibe: Incredible sushi and sake with a Malibu coastline breeze.
🎯 Perfect For: Beach Days, Sushi Lovers, Scenic Dining
💰 Cost: $$$
🎟️ Get Tickets: Plan Visit
28. Bamboo Club Tiki Night
📅 When: Open Daily | Late Night
📍 Where: 3522 E Anaheim St
👤 Who: Bamboo Club LB
✨ The Vibe: Award-winning tiki bar with tropical drinks and eclectic music.
🎯 Perfect For: Tiki Fans, Music Lovers, Night Out
💰 Cost: $$
🎟️ Get Tickets: Check Schedule
29. Trails Cafe @ Griffith Park
📅 When: Daily | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: 2333 Fern Dell Dr
👤 Who: Trails Cafe
✨ The Vibe: Rustic outdoor snacks and coffee nestled in the shade of the park.
🎯 Perfect For: Hikers, Dog Owners, Families
💰 Cost: $
🎟️ Get Tickets: Menu Info
30. Dodger Fest 2026
📅 When: Saturday, Jan. 31th | 9:00 AM
📍 Where: 1000 Vin Scully Ave
👤 Who: LA Dodgers
✨ The Vibe: Massive stadium celebration with player meet-and-greets and championship vibes.
🎯 Perfect For: Baseball Fans, Families, Kids
💰 Cost: $$
🎟️ Get Tickets: Buy Pass
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