Culver City announces a Special Events Grant Program, open for event ideas that benefit the community. The application period runs from February 21 to March 20, with an obligatory pre-application meeting on February 20.

Anaheim is hosting the 44th annual Orange County Black History Parade & Unity Festival this Saturday, with thousands expected to participate, featuring music, food, and cultural displays.

The new Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort, featuring Pixar-themed designs and never-before-seen artwork, opens January 30, offering an immersive experience for guests.

Irvine's Great Park hosts a free jazz concert series "Jazz in the Palm Court" alongside an art exhibition, with events scheduled on Feb 17, Mar 9, and Apr 20.

Two musicians, Luis Vasquez of The Soft Moon and DJ Juan Mendez, along with Mendez's partner, were found dead, suspected of overdosing on fentanyl in a downtown LA loft.

The LA City Commission voted to recommend Marilyn Monroe's former Brentwood home as a historic-cultural monument, potentially saving it from demolition.

Santa Monica is hosting a 1920s-themed event, "Happy Birthday Marion," to celebrate Marion Davies at the Annenberg Community Beach House on January 28 with live music, dance lessons, and historical exhibits.

Actor Christian Oliver and his two daughters died in a plane crash in the Caribbean, along with the pilot, Robert Sachs. An investigation is underway.

Long Beach has announced its 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration, with local dignitaries serving as Grand Marshals and a post-parade event with live entertainment and awards.

The Queen Mary in Long Beach hosted a New Year’s event, and it's set to offer more activities including a Valentine’s event, a candy store, game room, historical tours, a royal brunch, and haunted explorations.

Long Beach plans a New Year's Eve celebration with free shows and fireworks, Queen Mary events, and free transit rides after 5 p.m. to prevent DUI incidents.

The Holiday Ice Rink at Pershing Square in Downtown LA opens, providing an outdoor skating experience in the city until January 7, 2024, at $20 admission with skates included.

The L.A. Zoo, in partnership with L.A. Pride, is hosting a Pride Night on January 4 during its L.A. Zoo Lights event, offering themed cocktails, a dance party, and inclusive restroom policies.