After six years closed, the Hart Mansion at William S. Hart Park reopens April 10 with guided tours, a film and family activities.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is in downtown L.A. this week for a seven‑show run at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, pairing Revelations with new premieres. The program includes Maija García’s Jazz Island and the L.A. premiere of Matthew Rushing’s Sacred Songs.

Manuel Oliver’s one‑man show GUAC returns to the Kirk Douglas Theatre for a three‑week engagement April 28–May 17, 2026, following a sold‑out West Coast premiere.

Lebo M says a viral mistranslation of The Lion King's opening chant has cost him millions and he has filed suit in Los Angeles.

Nicholas Brendon, best known as Xander on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died in his sleep at 54, his family said. He had spoken publicly about heart problems and later took up painting.

C.Y. Fest — set for March 28 at The Belasco — was cancelled after allegations against its founder sparked promoter and artist withdrawals.

Frank Gehry’s long-unbuilt Grand Avenue plans — from a new 1,000-seat Colburn Hall to projections on Disney Hall — could be fast-tracked ahead of 2028.

Sweden’s Pophouse bought Tina Turner’s name, image and majority of her music catalog from BMG, and says projects tied to her legacy will be announced within six months.

Simi Valley logged 296 filming days in 2025 and is drawing TV and film shoots with streamlined permits and ready backlots. Local businesses are feeling the lift.

Francis Bacon’s famed 1969 triptych, bought for $142.4M and bequeathed by Elaine Wynn, has been installed in LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries ahead of the spring opening.

The 10th L.A. Get Down Festival runs April 10–26 at Greenway Court Theatre with readings, workshops, a youth Classic Slam and the InkSlam final.

Quincy Jones' estate sold his recorded- and publishing-rights to HarbourView, including stakes in Michael Jackson classics. A Los Angeles tribute is scheduled for March 13.

BodyTraffic — a repertory-minded contemporary troupe that helped build L.A.’s dance profile — will close this summer after Tina Finkelman Berkett steps back. The company plans final L.A. shows in June and a short national wind‑down through July.