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Sun, 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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Things to Do in Hollywood & West Hollywood the Weekend of Sep 25–27, 2026
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Hollywood & West Hollywood the weekend of Sep 25–27, 2026: 42 picks, refreshed weekly.
42 picks · checked Sep 21
42 picks
#1Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste makes his Hollywood Bowl headlining debut with a musical world spanning jazz, gospel, blues and beyond.
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Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodRoyalsafira · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday, September 26, 2026; gates 5 p.m., pre-show and costume contest 6 p.m., film 7:30
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long
Sing along to the classic film at the Hollywood Bowl, with a pre-show and costume contest first.
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#2Saturday, September 26, 2026; gates 5 p.m., pre-show and costume contest 6 p.m., film 7:30 · Limited Run
Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodRoyalsafira · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long
Sing 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 CommonsOngoing through Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Water for Elephants (Touring)
A young man finds love and a new life in a traveling circus in the musical Water for Elephants at the Pantages.
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#3Ongoing through Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · Ongoing
Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodChristian Dionne · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsWater for Elephants (Touring)
A young man finds love and a new life in a traveling circus in the musical Water for Elephants at the Pantages.
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Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodGary Minnaert (Minnaert)) · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 6:00pm
Rilo Kiley with Beachwood Sparks
Rilo Kiley’s Los Angeles indie-rock storytelling returns to the Fairbanks Lawn, with Beachwood Sparks and a picnic-friendly setting.
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#4Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 6:00pm · One Day Only
Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodGary Minnaert (Minnaert)) · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsRilo Kiley with Beachwood Sparks
Rilo Kiley’s Los Angeles indie-rock storytelling returns to the Fairbanks Lawn, with Beachwood Sparks and a picnic-friendly setting.
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#5
Friday, September 25, 2026, 8pm–1:30am (18+)Ticketed
Overmono - Pure Devotion World Tour
The Pure Devotion World Tour brings a one-night Friday dance show to the Hollywood Palladium.
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#5Friday, September 25, 2026, 8pm–1:30am (18+) · One Day Only
Overmono - Pure Devotion World Tour
The Pure Devotion World Tour brings a one-night Friday dance show to the Hollywood Palladium.
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Musichead Gallery, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodBenoît Prieur · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsFinal day Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11am–6pmFREE
Madonna: The Rise of the Material Girl (1980–1985)
Early Madonna photographs get one final day in Hollywood.
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#6Final day Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11am–6pm · One Day Only
Musichead Gallery, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodBenoît Prieur · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsMadonna: The Rise of the Material Girl (1980–1985)
Early Madonna photographs get one final day in Hollywood.
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Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodRatmackay · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFri, Sep 25, 2026 · 6:00pm
Fontaines D.C. with Rew
Fontaines D.C. and Rew play Hollywood Forever’s Fairbanks Lawn, where blankets and picnics are part of the plan.
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#7Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 6:00pm · One Day Only
Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodRatmackay · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFontaines D.C. with Rew
Fontaines D.C. and Rew play Hollywood Forever’s Fairbanks Lawn, where blankets and picnics are part of the plan.
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Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00pm
Faye Webster w/ Laila!
Faye Webster plays the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood with Laila! on the bill, one Saturday night only.
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#8Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
Faye Webster w/ Laila!
Faye Webster plays the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood with Laila! on the bill, one Saturday night only.
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The Ford, Cahuenga Pass, Hollywood & West HollywoodRobin · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFriday, September 25, 2026; gates 6:30pm, show 8pmTicketed via The Ford
Nothing Compares 2 Prince: A Celebration of Life & Legacy feat. Bilal and Special Guests with DJ Rashida
Bilal and DJ Rashida lead a one-night celebration of Prince at The Ford.
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#9Friday, September 25, 2026; gates 6:30pm, show 8pm · Limited Run
The Ford, Cahuenga Pass, Hollywood & West HollywoodRobin · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNothing Compares 2 Prince: A Celebration of Life & Legacy feat. Bilal and Special Guests with DJ Rashida
Bilal and DJ Rashida lead a one-night celebration of Prince at The Ford.
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AMC The Grove 14, Fairfax, Hollywood & West HollywoodBobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFriday, September 25, 5–11pm; Saturday, September 26, 10am–11pmTicketed
DaVinci International Film Festival
A two-day independent film festival takes over The Grove.
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#10Friday, September 25, 5–11pm; Saturday, September 26, 10am–11pm · One Weekend Only
AMC The Grove 14, Fairfax, Hollywood & West HollywoodBobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDaVinci International Film Festival
A two-day independent film festival takes over The Grove.
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The Fonda Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodSunday, September 27, 2026, 7pm; doors 6pmTicketed via Ticketmaster
Faye Webster w/ Laila! (Sunday)
Faye Webster and Laila! return for the Invitational's Sunday live-band show.
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#11Sunday, September 27, 2026, 7pm; doors 6pm · Limited Run
The Fonda Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodFaye Webster w/ Laila! (Sunday)
Faye Webster and Laila! return for the Invitational's Sunday live-band show.
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Harmony Gold Preview House and Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles, Hollywood / Miracle MileThursday · September 24–26, 2026; listed program starts Thu 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m.Free
The 1st Los Angeles Korean Film Festival: New Waves, New Voices
Free screenings spotlight emerging Korean and Korean American filmmakers across two venues.
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#12Thursday · September 24–26, 2026; listed program starts Thu 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m. · One Weekend Only
Harmony Gold Preview House and Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles, Hollywood / Miracle MileThe 1st Los Angeles Korean Film Festival: New Waves, New Voices
Free screenings spotlight emerging Korean and Korean American filmmakers across two venues.
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Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyBrokenSphere · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSelect nights, September 3–November 1, 2026; event starts at 7pmSeparate event ticket
Halloween Horror Nights
Mazes drawn from Stranger Things 5 and Sinners, plus the backlot Terror Tram, from $79.
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#13Select nights, September 3–November 1, 2026; event starts at 7pm · Limited Run
Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, Studio City, Burbank & the ValleyBrokenSphere · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHalloween Horror Nights
Mazes drawn from Stranger Things 5 and Sinners, plus the backlot Terror Tram, from $79.
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Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSUN SEP 27, 2026 7:00 PM
The End of the World is Nigh(t): Signs / Knock AT THE Cabin
A Beyond Fest double bill of Signs and Knock at the Cabin at the Egyptian Theatre.
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#14SUN SEP 27, 2026 7:00 PM · Limited Run
Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe End of the World is Nigh(t): Signs / Knock AT THE Cabin
A Beyond Fest double bill of Signs and Knock at the Cabin at the Egyptian Theatre.
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Troubadour, West Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodSunday, September 27, 2026, 7pm; doors/show distinction unpublished
Carly Pearce: Honest Woman: Up Close with Belle Frantz
Grammy-winning country headliner in a 500-capacity historic room; venue reports low ticket inventory.
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#15Sunday, September 27, 2026, 7pm; doors/show distinction unpublished · Limited Run
Troubadour, West Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodCarly Pearce: Honest Woman: Up Close with Belle Frantz
Grammy-winning country headliner in a 500-capacity historic room; venue reports low ticket inventory.
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Largo at the Coronet, Beverly Grove, Hollywood & West HollywoodFriday, September 25, 2026, 8pm; doors 7pm$40.
Tig Has Friends
Major national comic at a signature LA comedy room.
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#16Friday, September 25, 2026, 8pm; doors 7pm · Limited Run
Largo at the Coronet, Beverly Grove, Hollywood & West Hollywood#17
Blue Note Los Angeles, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodFriday–Sunday, September 25–27, 2026, at 7pm and 9:30pm; Saturday 7pm occurrenceTicket price varies
Alex Isley
Alex Isley settles into Blue Note LA for six weekend sets.
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#17Friday–Sunday, September 25–27, 2026, at 7pm and 9:30pm; Saturday 7pm occurrence · One Weekend Only
Blue Note Los Angeles, Hollywood, Hollywood & West Hollywood#18
The Comedy Store, West Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodFriday, September 25, 2026, doors 6:30pm; show 7pm$30 GA + $6.05 service fee
New Material Show with Dan Levy - Whitney Cummings, Adam Ray, Fahim Anwar, Blair Socci +more!
Exceptional multi-headliner local lineup at a flagship comedy venue.
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#18Friday, September 25, 2026, doors 6:30pm; show 7pm · Limited Run
The Comedy Store, West Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodNew Material Show with Dan Levy - Whitney Cummings, Adam Ray, Fahim Anwar, Blair Socci +more!
Exceptional multi-headliner local lineup at a flagship comedy venue.
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Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 8:00pm
The Concert: A Tribute To Abba
A tribute concert of ABBA songs played live at the Hollywood Bowl night.
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#19Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
The Concert: A Tribute To Abba
A tribute concert of ABBA songs played live at the Hollywood Bowl night.
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Hollywood Improv (The Main Room), Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodFriday, September 25, 2026, 7:30pmStarts at $39.64
Tonight at the Improv ft. Margaret Cho, Damon Wayans Jr., Charles Fleischer, Brian Monarch and Very Special Guests
Two major headliners plus Charles Fleischer, Brian Monarch and special guests on one flagship-club bill.
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#20Friday, September 25, 2026, 7:30pm · Limited Run
Hollywood Improv (The Main Room), Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodTonight at the Improv ft. Margaret Cho, Damon Wayans Jr., Charles Fleischer, Brian Monarch and Very Special Guests
Two 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 CommonsSUN SEP 27, 2026 11:00 AM
The Eastrail 177 Trilogy: Unbreakable / Split / Glass
A Sunday-morning screening of all three Eastrail 177 films on the Egyptian Theatre's big screen.
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#21SUN SEP 27, 2026 11:00 AM · Limited Run
Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Eastrail 177 Trilogy: Unbreakable / Split / Glass
A Sunday-morning screening of all three Eastrail 177 films on the Egyptian Theatre's big screen.
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Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 8:00pm
Sonic Live in Concert
Sonic’s game music moves onto the Dolby stage with musicians, electronics and vocalists celebrating the series’ 35th year.
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#22Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodSonic Live in Concert
Sonic’s game music moves onto the Dolby stage with musicians, electronics and vocalists celebrating the series’ 35th year.
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TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodSeptember 24–27, 2026; daily passes at 10am, with screenings and gala programs into the eveningIndividual screenings from $2…
29th Annual Arpa International Film Festival
Fifty-two films from 19 countries screen over four days at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
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#23September 24–27, 2026; daily passes at 10am, with screenings and gala programs into the evening · One Weekend Only
TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West Hollywood29th Annual Arpa International Film Festival
Fifty-two films from 19 countries screen over four days at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
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The Ford, Cahuenga Pass, Hollywood & West HollywoodSunday, September 27, 2026, 7:30 p.m.Ticketed via The Ford / LA Ph…
Mariachi Meets The Smiths with Mariachi Tierra Mia
Mariachi Meets The Smiths with Mariachi Tierra Mia has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#24Sunday, September 27, 2026, 7:30 p.m. · Limited Run
The Ford, Cahuenga Pass, Hollywood & West HollywoodMariachi Meets The Smiths with Mariachi Tierra Mia
Mariachi Meets The Smiths with Mariachi Tierra Mia has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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