#1
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleySat, Sep 26, 2026Free
Pasadena Chalk Festival
Watch more than 500 artists turn Brookside Park pavement into murals at Pasadena’s free Chalk Festival.
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Things to Do in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sep 27
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sep 27: 19 picks, refreshed weekly.
19 picks · checked Sep 10
19 picks
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley#1Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · One Weekend Only
Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyPasadena Chalk Festival
Watch more than 500 artists turn Brookside Park pavement into murals at Pasadena’s free Chalk Festival.
#2
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireGunnar Klack · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOn view through Mar 14, 2027
Home of the Future, 1925–1985: Designing Domestic Utopias
Self-cleaning kitchens and plastic houses: LACMA revisits the promises—and exclusions—of the future American home.
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#2On view through Mar 14, 2027 · Limited Run
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireGunnar Klack · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHome of the Future, 1925–1985: Designing Domestic Utopias
Self-cleaning kitchens and plastic houses: LACMA revisits the promises—and exclusions—of the future American home.
#3
Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood & West HollywoodTichnor Brothers, Publisher · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsSun, Sep 27, 2026 · 7:30pm
Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste makes his Hollywood Bowl headlining debut with a musical world spanning jazz, gospel, blues and beyond.
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#3Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood & West HollywoodTichnor Brothers, Publisher · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsJon Batiste
Jon Batiste makes his Hollywood Bowl headlining debut with a musical world spanning jazz, gospel, blues and beyond.
#4
BMO Stadium, 3939 S. Figueroa St, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictChris93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRuns through Sep 27, 2026
Iron Maiden: Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026
Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Anthrax share BMO Stadium on the Run For Your Lives tour.
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#4Runs through Sep 27, 2026 · One Weekend Only
BMO Stadium, 3939 S. Figueroa St, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictChris93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIron Maiden: Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026
Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Anthrax share BMO Stadium on the Run For Your Lives tour.
#5
Watts Towers Arts Center Campus, Wattsmanfred matticka · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday · September 26–27, 2026; 10 a.m.–6 p.m. each day PTFree
Watts Towers Drum & Jazz Festival Weekend
Two free festival days bring international drumming, jazz and dance to the Watts Towers Arts Center Campus.
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#5Saturday · September 26–27, 2026; 10 a.m.–6 p.m. each day PT · One Weekend Only
Watts Towers Arts Center Campus, Wattsmanfred matticka · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWatts Towers Drum & Jazz Festival Weekend
Two free festival days bring international drumming, jazz and dance to the Watts Towers Arts Center Campus.
#6
Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideNewtonCourt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSunday, September 27, 2026, 10am–6pm PT
Abbot Kinney Festival
Spend a Venice Sunday among three music stages, local makers, food trucks and a kids area at the Abbot Kinney Festival.
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#6Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10am–6pm PT · One Day Only
Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideNewtonCourt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAbbot Kinney Festival
Spend a Venice Sunday among three music stages, local makers, food trucks and a kids area at the Abbot Kinney Festival.
#7
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireSeptember 26, 2026–July 25, 2027; Wednesday–Monday, 10am–6pm PT; closed Tuesdays$25 adults
The Horror Show
Enter six worlds of cinematic fear as The Horror Show opens at the Academy Museum, exploring monsters, movie craft and identity.
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#7September 26, 2026–July 25, 2027; Wednesday–Monday, 10am–6pm PT; closed Tuesdays · Limited Run
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireThe Horror Show
Enter six worlds of cinematic fear as The Horror Show opens at the Academy Museum, exploring monsters, movie craft and identity.
#8
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireEllis-Sawyer · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsOn view through Mar 14, 2027
The Kitchen and Its Discontents
LACMA asks what modern kitchens promised women—and what daily life did to those promises.
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#8On view through Mar 14, 2027 · Limited Run
LACMA, Miracle Mile, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireEllis-Sawyer · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsThe Kitchen and Its Discontents
LACMA asks what modern kitchens promised women—and what daily life did to those promises.
#9
Hola México Film Festival — participating venues, Multiple venuesSeptember 25–October 3, 2026; individual screenings at separate times and venuesTicket prices vary by screeni…
Hola México Film Festival
Hola México’s 18th edition brings contemporary Mexican cinema and special screenings to venues across Los Angeles.
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#9September 25–October 3, 2026; individual screenings at separate times and venues · Limited Run
Hola México Film Festival — participating venues, Multiple venuesHola México Film Festival
Hola México’s 18th edition brings contemporary Mexican cinema and special screenings to venues across Los Angeles.
#10
Greek Theatre-Los Angeles, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideLos Angeles Times · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSun, Sep 27, 2026 · 8:00pm
Tove Lo w/ Mallrat
Tove Lo brings frank, emotionally charged pop to the Greek Theatre on the ESTRUS Tour, with Mallrat opening.
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#10Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
Greek Theatre-Los Angeles, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideLos Angeles Times · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTove Lo w/ Mallrat
Tove Lo brings frank, emotionally charged pop to the Greek Theatre on the ESTRUS Tour, with Mallrat opening.
#11
Friendship Bar, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideOpen this weekend — recently opened
Friendship Bar
Friendship Bar revives a longtime Santa Monica Canyon name in a red-lit, nautical setting.
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#11Open this weekend — recently opened · Limited Run
Friendship Bar, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideFriendship Bar
Friendship Bar revives a longtime Santa Monica Canyon name in a red-lit, nautical setting.
#12
The Wende Museum, Culver City, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideRoller Coaster Philosophy · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSun, Sep 27, 2026 · 9:00am
2026 Fall Icea Free Chess @ The Wende
Bring your chess game to the Wende for a free one-day tournament open to every age and skill level.
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#12Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 9:00am · One Day Only
The Wende Museum, Culver City, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideRoller Coaster Philosophy · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons2026 Fall Icea Free Chess @ The Wende
Bring your chess game to the Wende for a free one-day tournament open to every age and skill level.
#13
Los Angeles State Historic Park, Chinatown, Downtown & ChinatownLaurie Avocado · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSunday, September 27, 2026, at 2pm PT
Day Trip in the Park: Armand Van Helden
Close Day Trip’s park season with Armand Van Helden, James Poole, Adam Auburn and Athena at an outdoor Sunday house session.
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#13Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 2pm PT · Limited Run
Los Angeles State Historic Park, Chinatown, Downtown & ChinatownLaurie Avocado · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDay Trip in the Park: Armand Van Helden
Close Day Trip’s park season with Armand Van Helden, James Poole, Adam Auburn and Athena at an outdoor Sunday house session.
#14
Vidiots, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideGordon F. Smith 's parents · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSunday 12pm
Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
Sing with Belle and the enchanted household at Vidiots’ Beauty and the Beast matinee.
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#14Sunday 12pm · Limited Run
Vidiots, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideGordon F. Smith 's parents · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBeauty and the Beast Sing-Along
Sing with Belle and the enchanted household at Vidiots’ Beauty and the Beast matinee.
#15
Mitsuwa Marketplace Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, Orange CountySeptember 20–October 1; check store for hours
hololive English Justice: City Groove
Justice gets a city-pop makeover at Mitsuwa: exclusive hololive merchandise, a mini game and photo opportunities.
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#15September 20–October 1; check store for hours · Limited Run
Mitsuwa Marketplace Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, Orange Countyhololive English Justice: City Groove
Justice gets a city-pop makeover at Mitsuwa: exclusive hololive merchandise, a mini game and photo opportunities.
#16
The Broad, Downtown LA, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictDllu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOn view through Oct 11, 2026Paid special-exhibition admis…
Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind
Tie a wish to a tree or leave a message as Yoko Ono’s participatory art unfolds across the Broad.
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#16On view through Oct 11, 2026 · Limited Run
The Broad, Downtown LA, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictDllu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsYoko Ono: Music of the Mind
Tie a wish to a tree or leave a message as Yoko Ono’s participatory art unfolds across the Broad.
#17
Echoplex, Echo Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideJulian Lozano julianlozano · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 9:00pm
Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party (21+)
Electric Feels mixes indie rock and electronic dance music for a 21+ Saturday night at the Echoplex.
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#17Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 9:00pm · Limited Run
Echoplex, Echo Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideJulian Lozano julianlozano · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsElectric Feels: Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party (21+)
Electric Feels mixes indie rock and electronic dance music for a 21+ Saturday night at the Echoplex.
#18
DigAlert Grove of Anaheim, 2200 East Katella Ave., Orange CountySun, Sep 27, 2026 · 8:00pm
El Haragan y Cia, Inspector y El Gran Silencio
El Haragán y Cía, Inspector and El Gran Silencio share a three-act bill at the Grove of Anaheim.
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#18Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
DigAlert Grove of Anaheim, 2200 East Katella Ave., Orange CountyEl Haragan y Cia, Inspector y El Gran Silencio
El Haragán y Cía, Inspector and El Gran Silencio share a three-act bill at the Grove of Anaheim.
#19
The Canyon - Agoura Hills, 28912 Roadside Dr, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleySat, Sep 26, 2026 · 9:00pm
Geoff Tate (Under 18 Require Accompanying Adult)
Geoff Tate brings Operation: Mindcrime’s complete story to the Canyon on The Final Chapter tour.
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#19Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 9:00pm · Limited Run
The Canyon - Agoura Hills, 28912 Roadside Dr, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyGeoff Tate (Under 18 Require Accompanying Adult)
Geoff Tate brings Operation: Mindcrime’s complete story to the Canyon on The Final Chapter tour.
