February isn't just about LA's plentiful Valentine's Day activities like wellness retreats, swan boats, and romantic picnics. The City of Angels 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 feels more like spring, making LA one of the best places to visit during February. Check back often for more big events.
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.
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. Monster Jams returns to Angel Stadium this winter! Tickets are available now!
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, and various interesting talks. Tickets are available at the Modernism Week website.
Open to all ages, K-PLAY! FEST is the first fan-hosted K-Pop festival. Guests can mingle with other K-pop fans and share their love of Korean pop culture. In addition, K-Play is the perfect occasion to dance, shop, play, and enjoy food. K-PLAY! FEST even provides opportunities for meet and greets with K-pop creators, exciting entertainment, and PC trading. Don't miss this truly one-of-a-kind experience. Tickets for K-play's $20 one-day pass are on sale now.
The L.A. Art Show is the greatest running platform for modern, contemporary, historic, and conventional art in the country where there is something for everyone, 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, starting with a benefit opening night premiere party. The L.A. Art Show returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center February 19-23, 2025.
The Felix Art Fair 2025, 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.
America's favorite travel show returns to the LA Convention Center February 22-23, The Travel & Adventure Show is the perfect event for travel enthusiasts, letting you plan adventures with thousands of experts from over 450 travel providers, tour companies, and cruise lines. This fun-packed event includes activities like SCUBA lessons, zorb balls, and virtual reality. 2025 keynote speakers include travel industry mainstays Rick Steves, Pauline Frommer, Josh Gates, and more. One-day adult admission is $18 for advanced sales and $24.99 for two-day admission. Children 16 and under are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Book your tickets now!
