Plus, Street Food Cinema opening night and a free health fair
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Lorde at the Kia Forum — May 14-15
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The New Zealand star heads to Los Angeles for the Ultrasound World Tour with a stacked lineup of support from Blood Orange, The Japanese House and Empress Of.
Badmaash x Prime Pizza — May 14-25
Credit: Diego Andrade
L.A. food favs Prime Pizza and Badmaash join forces on a limited-edition butter chicken pie that finds savory magic in layering BADMAASH’s signature butter chicken with mozzarella, bell peppers, pickled onions and fresh parsley. It is available via Uber Eats and across Prime Pizza locations.
Hollywood Supper Club — May 15
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LumièreCredit: Fairmont Century Plaza
Lumière in Fairmont Century Plaza transforms into a Hollywood Golden Age supper club for the evening. In addition to a multi-course dining experience, the evening includes live entertainment.
Credit: Courtesy Long Beach Pride
Long Beach gets into the Pride spirit with Teen Pride on May 15, followed by the official Long Beach Pride Festival on May 16-17 at Marina Green Park from noon to 10 p.m. The weekend features live entertainment, community programming, other cultural experiences and, on Sunday, a parade.
PDL Cosmetics at Bloomingdale’s Century City — May 15-17
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Actor, model and beauty founder Patricia de Leon returns to Bloomingdale’s — where she once worked behind the beauty counter — with a pop-up featuring her PDL Cosmetics Brand. Stop by between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. for mini makeovers, personalized color matching and the opportunity to meet de Leon.
Gatorade’s Beat Real Life at The Grove — May 15-16
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Gatorade touches down at The Grove with Beat Real Life, an athletic experience featuring an obstacle course, photo moments and new Gatorade flavors and tastings.
New David Kordansky Gallery Exhibitions — May 16
Hilary Pecis
Medals, 2026
acrylic on linen
77 x 92 x 1 5/8 inches (195.6 x 233.7 x 4.1 cm)Credit: Photo: Paloma Dooley; Courtesy of David Kordansky Gallery
David Kordansky Gallery debuts its latest exhibitions: Hilary Pecis’ Love Letters, snapshots of everyday sites of connection, and Evan Holloway’s ROYGBIV, which includes a new group of large-scale head sculptures.
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An annual fundraiser for BADWest (Black Association of Documentary Filmmakers, West), this mini film festival showcasing works by Black documentary filmmakers is back for its 19th year. Alongside screenings, attendees can also expect panel discussions and filmmaker Q&As.
DTLA Spring Health Fair at Lafayette Park — May 16
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From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., My Community Health Fair puts on its fourth annual, all-ages health fair offering free services like eye and dental exams, cancer and general health screenings and educational workshops.
Red Bull Soapbox Race Los Angeles — May 16
Credit: Chris Tedesco- Redbull
Thirty-two teams go head-to-head at Red Bull’s Hollywood-inspired soapbox race happening downtown.
Street Food Cinema Opening Night — May 16
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Street Food Cinema kicks off the summer season with a 40th anniversary screening of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at LA State Historic Park. Alongside the movie, the evening includes a live performance by Featherborn and an array of food trucks and themed cocktails.
33 Taps x Chilaquil Fundraiser — May 16
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33 Taps Silver Lake welcomes pup-fluencer Chilaquil (aka @goldenchilaquil) for a “yappy hour” benefit in support of Covenant House California’s 12-week dog-supported therapy program. The afternoon invites four-legged friends to its puptail bar with HealthSpot treat samples, while the humans can enjoy specialty cocktails.
Getty Center Family Festival — May 17
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The Getty Center commemorates its Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985 exhibition with a family-friendly, all-day festival featuring live music, dance, storytelling and interactive workshops.
Halo at Fairmont Breakers Long BeachCredit: Courtesy Fairmont Breakers Long Beach
Fairmont Breakers gets in on the fun of Long Beach Pride with a post-parade rooftop dance party featuring themed cocktails, a Loquat Oysters pop-up and drag DJ set from DJ Bella. The celebration begins at 1 p.m.