Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best date night in Los Angeles the weekend of Sep 25–27, 2026: 77 picks, refreshed weekly.
77 picks · checked Sep 21
Watts Towers Arts Center Campus, WattsBjlee2020 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwo free festival days bring international drumming, jazz and dance to the Watts Towers Arts Center Campus.
Watts Towers Arts Center Campus, WattsBjlee2020 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwo free festival days bring international drumming, jazz and dance to the Watts Towers Arts Center Campus.
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Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodRoyalsafira · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSing along to the classic film at the Hollywood Bowl, with a pre-show and costume contest first.
Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodRoyalsafira · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSing along to the classic film at the Hollywood Bowl, with a pre-show and costume contest first.
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Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodChristian Dionne · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsA young man finds love and a new life in a traveling circus in the musical Water for Elephants at the Pantages.
Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodChristian Dionne · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsA young man finds love and a new life in a traveling circus in the musical Water for Elephants at the Pantages.
Add to calendarThe Pure Devotion World Tour brings a one-night Friday dance show to the Hollywood Palladium.
The Pure Devotion World Tour brings a one-night Friday dance show to the Hollywood Palladium.
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Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideAlexis Doine (not required) · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsTime-sensitive closing weekend of an Odyssey mainstage production, including an added Sunday closing-night performance.
Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideAlexis Doine (not required) · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsTime-sensitive closing weekend of an Odyssey mainstage production, including an added Sunday closing-night performance.
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AMC The Grove 14, Fairfax, Hollywood & West HollywoodBobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA two-day independent film festival takes over The Grove.
AMC The Grove 14, Fairfax, Hollywood & West HollywoodBobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA two-day independent film festival takes over The Grove.
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Laemmle Theatres Glendale, Glendale, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyA 12th-edition festival with 135-plus films and filmmaker Q&As, materially larger than several represented film programs.
Laemmle Theatres Glendale, Glendale, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyA 12th-edition festival with 135-plus films and filmmaker Q&As, materially larger than several represented film programs.
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Harmony Gold Preview House and Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles, Hollywood / Miracle MileFree screenings spotlight emerging Korean and Korean American filmmakers across two venues.
Harmony Gold Preview House and Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles, Hollywood / Miracle MileFree screenings spotlight emerging Korean and Korean American filmmakers across two venues.
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Catalina Film Festival venues in Avalon, Avalon, Catalina Island, South Bay & Long BeachSpatms · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThree days of island premieres, panels and awards in Avalon, with single-day passes.
Catalina Film Festival venues in Avalon, Avalon, Catalina Island, South Bay & Long BeachSpatms · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThree days of island premieres, panels and awards in Avalon, with single-day passes.
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Calabasas Film Festival — participating venues, Calabasas, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyFive days of premieres, shorts, student films and community events across Calabasas.
Calabasas Film Festival — participating venues, Calabasas, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyFive days of premieres, shorts, student films and community events across Calabasas.
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Lovelace Studio Theater at The Wallis, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideA benefit reading leads into an Al Pacino conversation and reception at The Wallis.
Lovelace Studio Theater at The Wallis, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideA benefit reading leads into an Al Pacino conversation and reception at The Wallis.
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Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA Beyond Fest double bill of Signs and Knock at the Cabin at the Egyptian Theatre.
Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA Beyond Fest double bill of Signs and Knock at the Cabin at the Egyptian Theatre.
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Largo at the Coronet, Beverly Grove, Hollywood & West HollywoodMajor national comic at a signature LA comedy room.
Largo at the Coronet, Beverly Grove, Hollywood & West Hollywood
westdrift Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, South Bay & Long BeachTwo grand tastings pair 20-plus chefs with wineries, breweries and spirits at westdrift.
westdrift Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, South Bay & Long BeachTwo grand tastings pair 20-plus chefs with wineries, breweries and spirits at westdrift.
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The Comedy Store, West Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodExceptional multi-headliner local lineup at a flagship comedy venue.
The Comedy Store, West Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodExceptional multi-headliner local lineup at a flagship comedy venue.
Add to calendarDisney’s first North American tour in 25 years closes its Segerstrom run this weekend.
Disney’s first North American tour in 25 years closes its Segerstrom run this weekend.
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Hollywood Improv (The Main Room), Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodTwo major headliners plus Charles Fleischer, Brian Monarch and special guests on one flagship-club bill.
Hollywood Improv (The Main Room), Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodTwo major headliners plus Charles Fleischer, Brian Monarch and special guests on one flagship-club bill.
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Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA Sunday-morning screening of all three Eastrail 177 films on the Egyptian Theatre's big screen.
Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA Sunday-morning screening of all three Eastrail 177 films on the Egyptian Theatre's big screen.
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TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodFifty-two films from 19 countries screen over four days at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodFifty-two films from 19 countries screen over four days at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
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Aero Theatre, Santa Monica, Venice & the Westside“Hot Dogs for Gauguin” / Beverly Hills COP has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Aero Theatre, Santa Monica, Venice & the Westside“Hot Dogs for Gauguin” / Beverly Hills COP has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Art Theatre Long Beach, Retro Row, South Bay & Long BeachBattleship Potemkin + Live Score ft. George Sarah Ensemble has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Art Theatre Long Beach, Retro Row, South Bay & Long BeachBattleship Potemkin + Live Score ft. George Sarah Ensemble has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Beckett Mansion, West AdamsDelusion: Den of the Mosquito has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Beckett Mansion, West AdamsDelusion: Den of the Mosquito has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Art Theatre Long Beach, Retro Row, South Bay & Long BeachThe Rocky Horror Picture Show with live shadow cast Bit of Mustard has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Art Theatre Long Beach, Retro Row, South Bay & Long BeachThe Rocky Horror Picture Show with live shadow cast Bit of Mustard has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach, Orange CountyOriginal pop-driven new musical in a full Laguna Playhouse season production.
Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach, Orange CountyOriginal pop-driven new musical in a full Laguna Playhouse season production.
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