LA Chinatown Firecracker Starting Line. Photo by Bak Jong
How is going to be March already? As we step on to the doorstep of spring, there’s plenty on offer here in the city of angels.
From February 27 to March 1 in Los Angeles, you’ll find the L.A. debut of the Gorillaz House of Kong Exhibition, Frieze Los Angeles , The Other Art Fair, Spooky Stories After Dark, the 11th Annual Black History Greens Festival, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Run, the PCC Flea, and more.
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Things To Do This Weekend
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission, TP = Top Pick
Gorillaz House of Kong Exhibition – TP > Following its acclaimed London debut, Gorillaz bring House of Kong to Downtown L.A. for a limited four-week immersive run at Rolling Greens DTLA, beginning this Thursday. The exhibition invites fans inside the band’s animated universe, tracing the misadventures, music, and virtual innovation of Murdoc, 2D, Russel, and Noodle. You can also shop merch from the band’s discography and one-of-a-kind collectibles at a gift shop that serves as the gateway into the larger House of Kong experience. House of Kong will run through March 19. Tickets start at $39.50. More info here.
What A Wonderful World: An Audiovisual Poem – FA > The Julia Stoschek Foundation has taken over all six floors of the Variety Arts Theater with What A Wonderful World: An Audiovisual Poem, marking the first U.S. presentation of the renowned collection. The immersive exhibition blurs the boundaries between art and cinema, pairing major video works by artists like Marina Abramović, Doug Aitken, Paul McCarthy, and Wolfgang Tillmans with silent and classic films by pioneers including Alice Guy-Blaché, Georges Méliès, Luis Buñuel, and Walt Disney, turning viewers into active participants in a sensory journey. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to midnight, it’s free to attend—with complimentary popcorn. Runs through March 20. More info here.
The Other Art Fair -> This Thursday to Sunday the Other Art Fair pops up at a new home, bringing their their four-day event to 3Labs in Culver City. Guests can expect a curated selection of over 140 independent artists, offering the chance to scout art for sale while enjoying live DJ sets, activations, installations, and a cash bar. Advance tickets start at $30 for opening night, or $20 for any of the other nights. More info here.
Felix Art Fair – M > This Wednesday to Sunday, the eighth installment of Felix Art Fair takes over The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel with an international roster of 60+ galleries occupying both indoor and outdoor spaces of the iconic hotel. Tickets run $75 per day, or a run of the show pass cost $100. More info here.
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Frieze Los Angeles – > Beginning this Thursday, Frieze Los Angeles returns for its 2026 edition at the Santa Monica Airport. The four-day presentation of art features some of the most renowned galleries in the world, and also includes special activations and pop-ups from a few of L.A.’s most popular restaurants. Single day general admission tickets start at $106.50. The event runs through Sunday, March 1. More info here.
Robot Karaoke -> This Friday, experience “karaoke on impossible mode” at The Elysian Theater’s Skunk Room with another edition of Robot Karaoke. Using “The Weird Algorithm,” the show replaces standard lyrics with bizarre texts—like Yelp reviews of psychics or Craigslist ads—matched syllable-for-syllable to the original tune. Audience volunteers and local comedians attempt to sing these never-before-heard mashups live on the spot. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door, but be warned. Seating is first-come, first-served. Starts at 8 p.m. More info here.
ROW Sample Sale -> ROW DTLA debuts its first-ever multi-brand sample sale on Friday and Saturday, taking over the streets of Market Row with deals from a dynamic mix of established and emerging labels. Shoppers can score past-season finds from Wilson, 3Sixteen, Garrett Leight California Optical, Bel Kazan, and more, with curated picks across fashion, accessories, furniture, and eyewear marked 25–50% off.
Startup Art Fair Los Angeles -> The Startup Art Fair Los Angeles returns this Friday to Sunday, transforming the guest rooms of The Kinney Venice Beach into intimate, artist-led exhibition spaces. Now in its eleventh year, the fair spotlights a refreshing model that puts artists at the center of both the conversation and the commerce, inviting collectors, curators, and the public into direct dialogue with today’s leading contemporary voices. Single-day passes are $22, with three-day passes available for $45.More info here.
Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival – FA > On Saturday, the Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival includes a day of cultural performances, live art, cooking demonstrations, and local vendors at an artisan alley. Runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Main St. Free to attend. More info here.
Bergamot Station Open House – M FA > Experience a marathon day of art at the Bergamot Station Arts Center as more than 20 galleries host special programming on Saturday to coincide with Frieze LA. The free open house features a packed schedule of artist talks and curator walkthroughs, starting with a 6th Street group discussion at Craig Krull Gallery at 11 a.m. Families can head to The Green Bus ARTSPACE from noon to 3 p.m. for hands-on workshops, while the evening shifts toward receptions at William Turner Gallery and bG Gallery. The night concludes with a performance of Neil LaBute’s adaptation of Uncle Vanya at City Garage. Programming runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. More info here.
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Spooky Stories After Dark – M > Join the The Wolves for a live, scary storytelling competition hosted by Spooky Foodie and Your Cousin Trev this Saturday evening. Brave attendees can sign up in person between 7 p.m. and 7:25 p.m. to tell a three-minute spine-chiller for a chance to win a handmade trophy. Whether you share a true ghost encounter or a work of fiction, the goal is to entertain the room and the surprise celebrity guest judges. Admission is free but there is a two-drink minimum, and seating is first-come, first-served with floor pillows available for extra cozy vibes. More info here.
11th Annual Black History Greens Festival – M FA > Celebrate “Boots on the Ground” at Virginia Avenue Park as Santa Monica honors community and wellness a free afternoon of fun this Saturday. Expect three different cooking demonstrations, soul food tastings, and live sets from DJ Dense and MC Arron “BOBO” Arnell. Attendees can join line dancing lessons with Caleb Crump, browse local resource booths, or enjoy performances by vocalist Nichelle Monroe. Families should head to the Kids Zone for trivia games and free book giveaways from the Santa Monica Public Library. Runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info here.
L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Run – M > L.A. Chinatown celebrates the Year of the Horse with the 48th Annual Firecracker Lunar New Year event, this Saturday and Sunday. This community fundraiser features a 50-mile bike ride, a 20-mile fun ride, and the “PAW’er” dog walk on Saturday, followed by 5K/10K runs and a Kiddie Run on Sunday. Participants enjoy a finisher medal, a carbo-load meal, and a beer garden for those 21+. All proceeds support local schools and non-profits. Events start at 943 N. Broadway. Registration fees range from $48 to $87. Both race days start at 8 a.m. More info here.
PCC Flea – FA > The Pasadena City College Flea Market pops up on the first Sunday of every month with some 400 vendors spread throughout multiple parking structures/lots at the Pasadena City College campus. Here you’ll find a seemingly unending assortment of used/vintage clothing, art, records, comics, collectibles, and more. And there are food vendors too! It’s always free to attend. Runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. More info here.
Rejuvenate and Unwind: Sound Bath Sunday – FA > Prepare for the week ahead with a sunset sound meditation hosted by Khalifa – SoundsofLove at Barnsdall Art Park this Sunday. Located on the grassy area near the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, this immersive outdoor session uses the soothing melodies of sound bowls and nature to help participants de-stress and reconnect. The event is free and donation-based, though attendees should bring their own yoga mats, blankets, and pillows for comfort. Starts at 1 p.m. More info here.
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Dining & Drinking
(picks by Christina Champlin)
The dining room at Kurrypinch. Photo courtesy of Kurrypinch.
Sri Lankan High Tea & Holi Hoppers Specials at Kurrypinch (Ongoing) -> Kurrypinch, the modern Sri Lankan café tucked into East Hollywood, brings a fresh spin on High Tea available Tuesday through Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. for $50 per person. Chef Shaheen Ghazaly draws on the island’s rich colonial history and deep tea culture, inviting guests to choose a full teapot, think ginger milk tea or hibiscus cinnamon, alongside a starter, two savory bites, and a duo of desserts. Standouts include the flaky lamb puff pastry, a bold mackerel sandwich, and the coconut-rich pol pani pancakes. Want to make it a celebration? Tack on bottomless mango mimosas for $35 per person, blended with mango purée, Prosecco, and fresh mango cubes.
Oscars Cocktails & a Party at Fanny’s -> Fanny’s the restaurant at the Academy Museum is shaking up a limited-time cocktail menu inspired by each of this year’s ten Best Picture nominees. Standouts include Frankenstein, a gothic blend of Saint Louise Brandy, Averna, mulled wine, and ginger, and One Battle After Another, a bold mezcal riff with Bloody Mary syrup, Peroni, and lime. Every sip feels like a conversation starter. Want to go all in? The restaurant is hosting its own Oscars Watch Party on March 15 from 3 to 8 p.m. for $250 per person covering bubbles, passed hors d’oeuvres during the red carpet, and curated savory and dessert stations throughout the broadcast, all inspired by the Governor’s Ball. More info here.
$30 Lunch Deal at Bianca Sicilian Trattoria -> Bianca Sicilian Trattoria brings a taste of Sicily to the Arts District with its new “Chef’s Sicilian Lunch” available Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for just $30 per person. The meal kicks off with a salad before moving to the main event: a choice of wood-fired pizzas. Go classic with the Margherita, dressed in San Marzano tomato sauce and fior di latte; turn up the heat with the Diavola, loaded with smoked scamorza, spicy soppressata, and Sicilian chili; or keep it earthy with the Funghi, layered with fior di latte, mascarpone, roasted mushrooms, parmesan crisps, and chives. Gelato seals the deal.
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