Looking for LA events this week? From August 16 through August 22, 2026, Los Angeles is packed with things to do: a free museum day at the Academy Museum, Dine LA Restaurant Week deals across the city, live music at the Greek Theatre and Hollywood Bowl, an immersive true-crime speakeasy in North Hollywood, and the closing weekend of the LA Jazz Festival on Dockweiler Beach. Whether you’re planning a night out, a weekend outing, or just want to know what’s happening in LA this week, this guide covers it day by day — Los Angeles proper only, no Orange County listings.
Every link below goes straight to the venue, organizer, or official ticketing page, so you can check times, pricing, and availability directly at the source rather than through a third party.
Sunday, August 16
- Academy Museum Free Day — Free admission 10 am–6 pm for the museum’s 5th anniversary, plus a 35mm screening of Munich and a beginner line-dancing lesson. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Blvd.
- Rum Tiki Social 2026: Serpent & The Siren — Tiki-and-rum tasting event, 12–5 pm at Roxanne’s in Long Beach (technically LA County, just south of the city).
Monday, August 17
- KATSEYE “WILD” fan meet & greet — KATSEYE has been doing in-store signing events tied to their new EP release; check @katseyeworld on X or the official KATSEYE store for the confirmed LA date/location, since it wasn’t posted on their own channels at the time of writing.
Tuesday, August 18
Concerts & Music
- NEEDTOBREATHE with Drew & Ellie Holcomb — 7:00 PM at the Greek Theatre.
- National Symphony Orchestra: Gianandrea Noseda — Gershwin, Bernstein & More — 8:00 PM at the Hollywood Bowl, in its Bowl debut, performing works by Bernstein, Gershwin, and Dvořák.
- Dirty Heads and 311: So Glad You Made It Tour — 5:30 PM at F&M Bank Amphitheater of Long Beach, with Atmosphere and Rome also on the bill.
- Deb Never — 7:00 PM at The Echo, opening night of her headlining tour behind her debut album ARCADE.
Theater & Entertainment
- Disney’s Beauty and the Beast — 7:30 PM at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre.
- Trivia Tuesdays — Weekly pop-culture trivia night at Dave & Buster’s, Hollywood & Highland location (6801 Hollywood Blvd).
Arts & Workshops
- Paint and Sip / Beginner Art Class — Evening session at AzziArt Gallery LA, 2370 Westwood Blvd Suite E. Check the gallery’s site for the day’s exact time slot.
Wednesday, August 19
Sports
- LA Galaxy vs. San Jose Earthquakes — 7:30 PM, MLS regular season match at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson.
Theater & Stage
- Disney’s Beauty and the Beast — 7:30 PM at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, if you missed Tuesday’s curtain.
Creative Activities
- Mixed-Media Art Class / Paint and Sip — Daily sessions at AzziArt Gallery LA, 2370 Westwood Blvd Suite E (times run roughly 11am–9pm; check the gallery’s site for that day’s slots).
Thursday, August 20 – Saturday, August 22
- Serial Killer Speakeasy (Aug 20–22, multiple showtimes) — Immersive true-crime cocktail theater at Wisteria Theater, North Hollywood. 21+.
- Nespresso Iced Coffee World x Caffè Panna (Aug 21–23, 10am–4pm) — Free pop-up with limited-edition iced coffee and ice cream flavors, ball pit, and photo booth at 57 Windward, Venice Beach.
Friday, August 21
- Dudamel x Foo Fighters at the Hollywood Bowl — Part of Gustavo Dudamel’s farewell week as LA Phil Music & Artistic Director, joined by the Foo Fighters. Hollywood Bowl.
Saturday, August 22
- Severin’s Super-Shock Pop-Up Film Festival 2026 — Doors 12pm, mystery screenings of 4 unreleased titles for Severin Films’ 20th anniversary, plus DJ sets and merch. Brain Dead Studios, 611 N Fairfax Ave.
- LA Jazz Festival: Jazz on the Beach (Aug 22–23) — Closing weekend with John Legend, Janelle Monáe, Parliament Funkadelic, and more. Dockweiler State Beach, 12000 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey.
- An Evening with Charlize Theron featuring Mad Max: Fury Road — Theron in conversation with the Academy Museum’s Teen Council, followed by a screening. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
Running All Week (Multi-Day & Ongoing)
- Dine LA Restaurant Week (through Aug 28) — 460+ restaurants offering prix-fixe lunch/dinner menus starting at $15. No tickets — just book directly with the restaurant.
- Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (through Sep 6) — Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd.
- Hollywood Bowl 2026 Summer Season (through late Sept) — Full concert calendar with dates/tickets on the venue’s own site.
More Things to Do in LA This Week
Still deciding where to go? Here’s how to pick from this week’s Los Angeles events based on what you’re in the mood for:
- On a budget? Academy Museum Free Day (Sunday) and Dine LA Restaurant Week (through August 28) cost little to nothing and cover both culture and food.
- Date night in LA? Serial Killer Speakeasy, the Nespresso x Caffè Panna pop-up in Venice, or a night at the Hollywood Bowl all fit the bill this week.
- Live music fans: Tuesday, August 18 alone stacks NEEDTOBREATHE at the Greek Theatre, the National Symphony Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl, and Dirty Heads & 311 in Long Beach — plan your night around whichever venue is closest.
- Free and outdoors: LA Jazz Festival’s Jazz on the Beach closes out the week at Dockweiler State Beach on August 22–23.
- Something for the whole family: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is running nightly at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre through September 6.
This LA events calendar is updated for August 16–22, 2026 — bookmark this page and check back weekly for the latest things to do in Los Angeles, including concerts, pop-ups, restaurant weeks, festivals, and free events happening across the city. Every listing links directly to the venue or official ticketing source, so you always get accurate times, prices, and availability before you head out.
Details, times, and lineups can shift, so double-check the specific page before you head out.
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