LACMA Art + Film Gala, WIF Honors, Baby2Baby Gala, Katseye and more come to town this month

Philanthropic galas, emotional film releases and festive cultural events usher in a season of gratitude this November.

WIF CEO Kirsten SchafferWIF CEO Kirsten SchafferCredit: John Salansgang/Shutterstock for WIF

Nov. 5

WIF Honors returns to celebrate the best of female contributions in film, with honorees including WIF Max Mara Face of the Future Award recipient Adria Arjona and Salma Hayek Pinault, who will be presented with the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award by Fonda herself.

Alanis MorissetteCredit: Shelby Duncan

Nov. 5, 6, 10, 11  

The Canadian singer-songwriter brings her cathartic Butterfly with a Machete rock show to Inglewood for four nights.

Cole Escola and James Scully in the Broadway Production of OH, MARY!

Walt Disney Concert Hall at sunsetCredit: Elizabeth Asher

Nov. 6-8 

Before he starts his tenure as music director, the British conductor treats Los Angeles to a three-night concert series in advance of officially stepping into the role for the 2027/28 season.

RoséRoséCredit: Kenneth Cappello

Sponsored by Gucci and co-hosted by Leonardo DiCaprio and LACMA trustee Eva Chow, the LACMA Art + Film Gala returns to honor filmmaker Denis Villeneuve and visual artist Vija Celmins with a performance set from pop star Rosé.

Nancy Davis speaks onstage during Cure Addiction Now’s Inaugural Fundraising Evening on February 24, 2025.Credit: Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Cure Addiction Now

Nov. 9

The nonprofit founded by Nancy Davis to fund research for substance use disorder hosts a third event at The Beverly Hills Hotel.

Oh, Mary! On Broadway Credit: Marc J. Franklin

Nov. 10- Dec. 6

Starring Alaska Thunderfuck and John-Andrew Morrison, Cole Escola’s Tony-winning comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln prior to her husband’s assassination comes to the Ahmanson Theatre.

Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein, Co-CEOs, Baby2Baby speak onstage during the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala(L-R) Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein, Co-CEOs, Baby2Baby speak onstage during the
2025 Baby2Baby Gala Presented By Paul Mitchell at Pacific Design CenterCredit: Getty Images for Baby2Baby

Nov. 14 

Presented by Paul Mitchell, the chic event returning to the Pacific Design Center honors Demi Moore and raises funds for the organization’s mission to provide basic needs for children across the country.

Jackson BrowneCredit: Pam Springsteen

Nov. 19-23 

Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne brings his timeless classics like “These Days” and “Running on Empty” to the Pantages.

Hunger Games Sunrise on the ReapingCredit: Murray Close

Nov. 20 

The newest Hunger Games prequel stars Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy, the character first brought to life on screen by Woody Harrelson.

(L-R) Yoonchae Jeung, Megan Skiendiel, Lara Raj, and Daniela Avanzini of KATSEYE walk the runway for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026 on Oct. 18 in Los Angeles, California. Credit: Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Victoria’s Secret

Nov. 21-22 

The girl-group phenomenon brings their WILDWORLD Tour to L.A. for two nights.

Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schaffer in Blade Runner 2099Michelle Yeoh as Olwen and Hunter Schafer as Cora in BLADE RUNNER 2099Credit: Clay Enos/Prime Video

Nov. 25 

The third installment of the Blade Runner franchise starring Hunter Schafer and Michelle Yeoh premieres as an eight-part television series on Prime Video.

Brad Pitt as Cliff BoothCredit: Courtesy of Netflix

Nov. 25 

Expanding on the world created by Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher directs Brad Pitt in this sequel to Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, that premieres in IMAX  theaters before streaming Dec. 23.

A view of The Midnight Mission on Skid RowA view of The Midnight Mission on Skid RowCredit: Moreau36 via Wikimedia Commons

Nov. 26

Midnight Mission brings Skid Row neighbors together for a day of warm meals, live music and community festivities. Angelenos can volunteer, donate or fundraise.

A beautiful spring landscape at the Kia Forum with lush green trees and plants and powerful clouds at sunset in Inglewood California USACredit: Courtesy Marcus Jones via Adobe Stock

Nov. 30

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation celebrates 40 years at this free event at the Kia Forum, headlined by Ricky Martin.

The Maybourne Beverly HillsCredit: Courtesy The Maybourne Beverly Hills

Nov. 19–Dec. 31

The Maybourne gets into the holiday season with an alpine-inspired escape overlooking the lights of Beverly Cañon Gardens.