The Natural History Museum's new Orcas exhibition debuts with life-size whales, Indigenous art and 140 artifacts in Exposition Park through April 25, 2027.

The TCM Classic Film Festival lands in Hollywood April 30–May 3 with restored rarities, live orchestras and filmmaker appearances, including a 4K Letty Lynton premiere.

A new nonprofit gallery on Rose Avenue will showcase vintage surfboards, Dogtown skate artifacts and free youth programs in Venice Beach. The Chameleon Museum launches with a grand opening next Wednesday.

Refik Anadol’s Dataland opens June 20 in downtown L.A. with a rainforest‑themed, multisensory debut that uses the studio’s Large Nature Model.

Karol G’s Coachella headline was historic, but rising visa fees and new travel restrictions are prompting some international artists to rethink U.S. tours.

The L.A. Times Festival of Books returns to USC April 18–19 with 550+ authors and free admission. Expect panels, signings, food demos and big crowds across campus.

Hollywood leaders point to a 23% spring bump in moviegoing and are pushing incentives and cost cuts to turn audiences into more local shoots and jobs. The Chamber framed its board installation as a launchpad for that plan.

A new documentary traces Dead City Punx’s rise from stolen gear to viral outlaw ragers. The band’s shows have sparked both fierce devotion and serious damage in parts of L.A.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame named its Class of 2026 on American Idol, with Phil Collins, Oasis, Wu‑Tang Clan and Iron Maiden among the honorees. The ceremony is set for Nov. 14 in Los Angeles and will be taped for a December broadcast.

Bob Baker Marionette Theater has agreed to buy its Highland Park home after a year of fundraising — the troupe has raised $4.5M but still needs funds to close and repair the building.

County and city officials moved to smooth logistics for the Baywatch reboot in Venice Beach, promising a liaison and permit fixes to keep filming and local jobs in town. Officials say tighter daily coordination should protect beach access while production continues into July.

The Getty Center will close March 15, 2027 for about a year of renovations aimed at upgrading galleries, HVAC and visitor amenities ahead of the 2028 Games.

Alexander Calder’s 1964 fountain 'Three Quintains (Hello Girls)' has been reinstalled at LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries, its jets reactivated ahead of the April 19 opening.