Listeners looking for the most fun, entertaining, and interesting things to do in Los Angeles this weekend have an abundance of choices. If you’re craving music, dance, or a splash of Hollywood glitz, head to the Pantages Theatre — the hit musical Some Like It Hot has its final shows between Friday and Sunday, promising sparkling costumes, upbeat dancing, and infectious laughs according to LAist. In Little Tokyo, the 83rd Nisei Week Japanese Festival is a cultural immersion where you’ll find taiko drumming, ondo dancing, traditional food, and a free closing street party throughout the weekend. For something unique in the performing arts, listeners can catch National Theatre Live’s Hamlet starring Benedict Cumberbatch at UCLA’s James Bridges Theater on Sunday at 3 p.m.

Outdoor adventures are everywhere. For jaw-dropping ocean views packed into a short hike, the Willow Creek Trail to Nicholas Flat Loop in Leo Carrillo State Park offers a refreshing escape with panoramic lookouts over the Pacific. If you prefer a mountain vibe, the Tee Pee Trail, winding five miles through the foothills with big views of LA and the San Gabriel Mountains, delivers picnic-worthy scenery. Runyon Canyon in Hollywood remains a perennial favorite: trails of varying lengths and stunning vistas of the city, the Hollywood Sign, and Griffith Observatory — all free and open sunrise to sunset as reported by LocalsInsider.

For those who love to explore by bike, CicLAvia is opening nearly seven miles of Venice Boulevard on Sunday for its Culver City meets Venice open streets event, letting you walk, pedal, or scooter through eclectic neighborhoods with zero car traffic — LAist notes the energy is unbeatable. Water lovers can head to Channel Islands Harbor, just an hour’s drive north, for kayaking, jet skiing, or even sunset whale watching. On Saturday evening, the free Concerts by the Sea series features the Ignition Band performing classic rock by the beach.

Art and science buffs have some special experiences too. The California Science Center invites kids and adults to explore sports science in a hands-on exhibition, with video coaching from LA sports stars and freshly commissioned murals, including one by Gustavo Zermeño Jr. For families, Dogs! A Science Tail runs through early September and lets you explore the world as dogs do, with interactive exhibits revealing how canines see, hear, and smell.

If local flavor is your thing, Venice Beach’s boardwalk is always lively, with street performers, muscle beach gym legends, and plenty of quirky shops, especially in the afternoons. Foodies can head to the Hollywood Farmers Market on Sunday morning to browse fresh berries, authentic Californian bread, and seafood fished by local crews — many star LA chefs source ingredients here. For a sit-down meal, All Time in Los Feliz is beloved for its farm-sourced breakfast burritos and wood-grilled fish, open daily for early risers and night owls alike.

Nightlife seekers can experience LGBTQ+ DJ dance parties and drag bingo at Akbar in Silver Lake — the drinks are strong, the people are welcoming, and the party lasts until 2 a.m. If you want art and community, try the Candlelight Concerts transforming elegant LA venues into immersive musical experiences any Friday.

From beach boardwalks to mountaintop teepees, world-class theater to classic rock under the stars, Los Angeles has truly eccentric, exhilarating, and one-of-a-kind adventures for every taste this weekend and beyond.

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