{"id":198451,"date":"2026-02-28T21:16:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T21:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/198451\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T21:16:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T21:16:12","slug":"whats-happening-in-los-angeles-this-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/198451\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s Happening in Los Angeles This March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dodgers opening day, the Oscars and more to come this month\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hollywood hosts its top parties of the\u00a0year,\u00a0St. Patrick paints the town green and more\u00a0happens\u00a0in\u00a0Los\u00a0Angeles this\u00a0March.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Awards\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Actor Awards\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Sterling\"SterlingCredit: Disney\/Brian Roedel<\/p>\n

March\u00a01\u00a0<\/p>\n

SAG-AFTRA honors the best in TV and film performances from 2025 at this show hosted by Kristen Bell at the Shrine Auditorium, airing live on Netflix. Among the contenders for best male actor in a drama series is Paradise\u2019s Sterling K. Brown.\u00a0actorawards.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Books\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lauren Groff\u2019s \u2018Brawler\u2019 Book Tour\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\"Lauren\"LaurenCredit: Courtesy Diversified Publishing<\/p>\n

March 3\u00a0<\/p>\n

Presented by Vroman\u2019s Bookstore, author Lauren Groff brings her\u00a0Brawler\u00a0book tour to Pasadena Presbyterian for a conversation with Danzy Senna.\u00a0vromansbookstore.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Benefit\u00a0<\/p>\n

Stand Up\u00a0For\u00a0Equality\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Tig\"TigTig Notaro: Hello AgainCredit: Emilio Madrid<\/p>\n

March\u00a04\u00a0<\/p>\n

Led by talents like Tig Notaro and Matteo Lane, Lambda Legal\u2019s night of comedy at the Saban Theatre raises funds toward its efforts to protect people living with HIV.\u00a0lambdalegal.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Awards\u00a0<\/p>\n

GLAAD Media Awards\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Heated\"HeatedHudson Williams and Connor Storrie in GLAAD Media Awards nominee Heated RivalryCredit: Sabrina Lantos\/HBO Max<\/p>\n

March\u00a05\u00a0<\/p>\n

GLAAD recognizes TV shows, movies and more for fair,\u00a0accurate\u00a0and inclusive representation of the LGBTQ+ community with a ceremony in Los Angeles.\u00a0glaad.org<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Film\u00a0<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Bride!\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"The\"TheCredit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures<\/p>\n

March\u00a06\u00a0<\/p>\n

Maggie Gyllenhaal serves as writer-director of this American gothic crime film starring Jessie Buckley and inspired by 1935\u2019s Bride of Frankenstein.\u00a0warnerbros.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Culture\u00a0<\/p>\n

NHM First Fridays\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"First\"FirstFirst Fridays at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County: April 5, 2024. \u201cThe Nature of Gender\u201d from the 2024 season, \u201cFrom Feelings to Pheromones.\u201dCredit: Courtesy of NHMLAC<\/p>\n

March\u00a06\u00a0<\/p>\n

Marking 20 years of First Fridays, the Natural History Museum put on its after-hours\u00a0experience featuring live music, pop-ups, food, drinks,\u00a0DJs\u00a0and the chance to stroll through the museum at night.\u00a0nhm.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dance\u00a0<\/p>\n

American Contemporary Ballet Presents Balanchine: Twin Masterpieces\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"ACB\"ACBCredit: Norman Jean Roy<\/p>\n

March 6-27\u00a0<\/p>\n

ACB\u00a0presents a rare double program:\u00a0George\u00a0Balanchine\u2019s\u00a0Concerto\u00a0Barocco\u00a0and\u00a0La Source.\u00a0acbdances.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Awards\u00a0<\/p>\n

Unforgettable Awards\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Bowen\"BowenNominee Bowen YangCredit: Courtesy Unforgettable Awards<\/p>\n

March\u00a07\u00a0<\/p>\n

Co-chaired by\u00a0Simu Liu and Fala Chen, the Unforgettable Awards celebrates Asian and Pacific Islander excellence in arts,\u00a0entertainment\u00a0and culture at Fairmont Century Plaza.\u00a0unforgettableawards.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

TV\u00a0<\/p>\n

Scarpetta\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Scarpetta\"ScarpettaKay Scarpetta (Nicole Kidman) and Dorothy Farinelli (Jamie Lee Curtis)Credit: Connie Chornuk\/Prime<\/p>\n

March 11\u00a0<\/p>\n

In the show based on the book series by Patricia Cornwell, Nicole Kidman stars as Dr. Kay Scarpetta, a pathologist set on unmasking a serial killer. Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, Simon\u00a0Baker\u00a0and Ariana Debose complete the cast.\u00a0primevideo.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Food\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chef Aitor Zabala at\u00a0TEDx\u00a0Beverly\u00a0Grove\u00a02026\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Somni\"SomniSomni dishesCredit: Irvin Rivera<\/p>\n

March 14\u00a0<\/p>\n

Somni chef Aitor Zabala unpacks his \u201cone more day principle,\u201d the importance of stepping back and why endurance outlasts motivation on the\u00a0TEDxBeverly\u00a0Grove stage.\u00a0tedxbeverlygrove.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Awards\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Academy Awards\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Teyana\"TeyanaOscars nominee Teyana TaylorCredit: Stewart Cook\/CBS<\/p>\n

March\u00a015\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hosted by Conan O\u2019 Brien, Hollywood\u2019s biggest night unfolds at the Dolby Theatre where films like Hamnet and One Battle After Another go head-to-head for the industry\u2019s top prizes. Catch it live on ABC.\u00a0oscars.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Holiday\u00a0<\/p>\n

St. Patrick\u2019s Day\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"33\"33Credit: Courtesy 33 Taps<\/p>\n

March\u00a017\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tam O\u2019 Shanter<\/a>,\u00a0Tom Bergin\u2019s<\/a>,\u00a0the Auld Fella<\/a>,\u00a0Molly\u00a0Malone\u2019s<\/a>,\u00a033 Taps<\/a>\u00a0and more pubs across the city get festive with live music, green beer and more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Film\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Forbidden Fruits\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Forbidden\"ForbiddenCredit: Courtesy Shudder<\/p>\n

March 20\u00a0<\/p>\n

Starring Lili Reinhart, Lola Tung, Victoria Pedretti and Alexandra Shipp, this Diablo Cody-produced horror comedy sees what happens when the witchy femme cult\u00a0meeting in the basement mall gets challenged by a new arrival.\u00a0shudder.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Film\u00a0<\/p>\n

Project Hail\u00a0Mary\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Project\"ProjectCredit: Jonathan Olley<\/p>\n

March\u00a020\u00a0<\/p>\n

In this adaptation of Andy Weir\u2019s 2021 novel, Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, a science teacher who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of how he got there and must figure out why a mysterious substance is causing the sun to die before\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0too late.\u00a0mgm.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Film\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tow\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Rose\"RoseCredit: Courtesy Roadside Attractions<\/p>\n

March 20\u00a0<\/p>\n

Directed by Stephanie Laing, this based-on-a-true-story movie sees Amanda (Rose Byrne), a woman living in her old Toyota Camry in Seattle, thrown into a grueling legal battle when the car is stolen and impounded.\u00a0r<\/a>oadsideattractions.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gala\u00a0<\/p>\n

Builders Ball\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Credit: Joshua Blanchard\/Getty Images for Habitat for Humanity<\/p>\n

March\u00a026\u00a0<\/p>\n

Habitat for Humanity toasts its donors,\u00a0partners\u00a0and industry leaders with a glamorous soir\u00e9e at Fairmont Century Plaza. Aloe Blacc is set to perform.\u00a0habitatla.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Awards\u00a0<\/p>\n

iHeartRadio Music Awards\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"The\"TheiHeart Radio Awards nominee Taylor SwiftCredit: Photo by Kevin Winter\/TAS23\/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management<\/p>\n

March\u00a026\u00a0<\/p>\n

At the Dolby Theatre, iHeart Radio celebrates its most played artists and songs from 2025 with an awards ceremony and live performances.\u00a0iheart.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sports\u00a0<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Dodgers Opening Day\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Freddie\"FreddieFreddie Freeman and Teoscar Hernandez after the Dodgers defeat the YankeesCredit: Dodgers<\/p>\n

March\u00a026\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fresh off a World Series win, the Dodgers kick off the season with an evening game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.\u00a0mlb.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gala\u00a0<\/p>\n

Center Theatre Group Gala\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"The\"TheThe audience during Center Theatre Group\u2019s CTG: The Gala 2024 at the Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and Jerry Moss Plaza on April 28, 2024, in Los Angeles.Credit: Ryan Miller\/Capture Imaging<\/p>\n

March\u00a029\u00a0<\/p>\n

Los Angeles\u2019 leading not-for-profit theater company raises funds for its education and community programs with a special night at the\u00a0Mark Taper Forum. Along with a cocktail reception and dinner, the gala features performances of selections from Mamma Mia! and Here Lies Love.\u00a0centertheatregroup.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Community\u00a0<\/p>\n

Walk MS Los Angeles\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"PASADENA,\"PASADENA,Credit: Steve Cukrov via Adobe Stock<\/p>\n

March\u00a029\u00a0<\/p>\n

Support the MS community with a 1- or 3-mile at the Rose Bowl\u00a0in\u00a0an inspiring morning for a\u00a0good cause. The free-to-register event raises tens of thousands of dollars for research,\u00a0advocacy\u00a0and programs by the National MS Society.\u00a0Events.\u00a0nationalmssociety.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dodgers opening day, the Oscars and more to come this month\u00a0 Hollywood hosts its top parties of the\u00a0year,\u00a0St.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":198452,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[3415,584,48,52,51,47,50,49,92298,48049],"class_list":{"0":"post-198451","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-los-angeles","8":"tag-awards","9":"tag-events","10":"tag-la","11":"tag-la-headlines","12":"tag-la-news","13":"tag-los-angeles","14":"tag-los-angeles-headlines","15":"tag-los-angeles-news","16":"tag-march-2026","17":"tag-oscars"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/198451","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=198451"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/198451\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/198452"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=198451"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=198451"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=198451"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}