February isn't just about Valentine's Day activities in LA, though those are plentiful, especially with wellness retreats, swan boats, and romantic picnics. The city knows how to expand its breadth of cultural knowledge with Black History month events, the LA Art Show, and the Golden Dragon Parade in Chinatown. If you're more of a night owl, there's no shortage of bars, stand-up comedy shows, and monthly star parties at the Griffith Observatory. Weather-wise, the air will feel more like spring with some slight resemblance to summer, making LA one of the best places to visit during February. For more big events, check back here frequently.
Monster Jam is the world's largest monster truck show, making it a thrilling event for the whole family. Each show includes monster truck racing, skills demonstrations, and freestyle competitions and features competitors such as Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, and Max-D. Monster Jam is a two to two-and-a-half-hour production. Individuals over the age of two are required to have a ticket. Tickets are available now.
The Travel & Adventure Show is the perfect event for travel enthusiasts and lets you plan your upcoming trips face-to-face with thousands of experts at your disposal. Discover over 450 travel providers, tour companies, and cruise lines waiting to help guests expplore destinations around the globe. This fun-packed event also includes fun activities like SCUBA lessons, zorb balls, and virtual reality sessions. 2024 keynote speakers include travel industry mainstays Rick Steves, Pauline Frommer, and more. One-day adult admission is $18 for advanced sale and $20 for two-day admission. Children 16 and under are free and must be accompanied by an adult.
The L.A. Art Show is the greatest running platform for modern, contemporary, historic and conventional art in the country—there is something for each and everyone here, from art history majors to avant-garde gallery owners. The event is largely divided into contemporary & modern and traditional contemporary sections. The show will feature top galleries and programming, including lectures, special exhibits, excursions, and after-parties, and starting with a benefit opening night premiere party.
The 11-day Modernism Week festival highlights the beautiful homes, landscapes, and architecture of California's iconic Palm Springs neighborhood. This year, the popular festival features more than 350 events including the Palm Springs Modernism Show, CAMP (Community and Meeting Place), tours of iconic homes in more than 30 neighborhoods, a variety of interesting talks at Annenberg Theater and the Modernism Week Theater, and the popular Signature Home Tour on both weekends. Many events are free, but some special events require tickets for admittance.
An annual tradition returns to Long Beach, featuring music, food and an appreciation for "puff, puff, pass" culture. Cali Vibes is a three-day festival with an emphasis on reggae and dancehall music. This year's headliners include Stick Figure, Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution, Damian and Stephen Marley, Sublime with Rome, Ice Cube, Iration, Wiz Khalifa, the Roots, Shaggy and Sean Paul with a special Saturday night headlining performance by Orange County native Gwen Stefani. It all takes place by the water at Marina Green Park. Come for the fun and enjoy the cool vibes. Tickets are available now.
Celebrate Black History Month at the African-American Festival! This 2-day event will feature performances that explore African American culture, such as Mardi Gras second line dancers, hip hop and break dancers, jazz musicians, interactive drum circles, West African dancers, and storytellers. There will also be cultural displays, food, and vendors selling crafts.
The Felix Art Fair 2024, held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, stands out in Los Angeles's cultural scene. Featuring over 60 galleries from around the globe, it blends art with fashion in collaborations like Dover Street Market and artist Oscar Tuazon. The fair is known for its relaxed, experimental atmosphere, offering an intimate experience emphasizing connoisseurship and community.
