There are many things to do across SoCal. Here is a list of some events worth checking out:
Baryo HiFi Filipino festival
The Historic Filipinotown Coalition will kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 4, with a street festival in the Historic Filipinotown neighborhood of Los Angeles.
The annual Baryo HiFi '25 community festival celebrates the Filipino-American community and Historic Filipinotown’s cultural significance in LA.
The festival will feature Filipino street food from prominent eateries, including The Park’s Finest, Big Boi, and Wanderlust Creamery. Rapper P-Lo and DJ Noodles will host the event, with a line up of DJs and performers, including Yeek, Rini, Esta and SoSuperSam.
The free event will take place in Historic Filipinotown on Beverly Boulevard between Union Avenue and Union Place. For more information visit here.
California Strawberry Festival
The festival is back at the Ventura County Fairgrounds from May 17 to 18. Attendees will be able to indulge in their favorite strawberry treats like build-your-own shortcakes, strawberry beer and more. More than 40 food vendors, live music and a plethora of arts and crafts booths are expected. There's also a strawberry land for kids with carnival rides. Single-rider tickets are only $1. Tickets for the festival can be purchased online and cost $15 for adults, $10 for seniors age 62 and up, and $8 for kids ages 5 to 12.
Cinespia
Los Angeles' outdoor cinematic experience is back for its 24th season at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, kicking off the summer with two tales of one city: "The Big Lebowski" (May 24) and the 30th anniversary of "Clueless" (May 25), followed by a tribute to the late filmmaker David Lynch with "Blue Velvet" (May 31). Additional screenings for the 24th season will be announced soon.
Culver City Car Show
On May 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the city will host its annual car show. The event, which takes place in downtown Culver City, is free for the public. Attendees will be able to check out classic cars and enjoy live music. Several parking lots will be open for attendees, including the Watseka Avenue and Cardiff Avenue. The Ince lot, which is above Trader Joe’s, will also be open. For more information, visit their website.
Ohana Festival
The festival returns Sep. 26 - 28 to Doheny State Beach. It will feature Eddie Vedder, Kings of Leon, Hozier, Green Day, Cage the Elephant and more. Ticket sales start May 1. Learn more about VIP experiences and accomodations on their website.
Santa Monica Pier's 'Locals' Night'
The free community celebration has returned and invites everyone to enjoy an evening of live music, youth performances, dancing, a car show and more. Held every third Thursday from September through May from 3:30 to 10 p.m., Locals' Night offers a family-friendly atmosphere designed for locals, by locals. Free tickets are available here.
Wellness & Waves
Speaking of the Santa Monica Pier — Wellness & Waves has returned and will run through Oct. 11, from 8 to 10 a.m. every Saturday. The free fitness series invites the community to embrace self-care and coastal vibes with group runs, yoga and fusion fitness — all held beneath the Santa Monica Yacht Harbor sign. The full season schedule and future instructor announcements will be shared on Santa Monica Pier's Instagram and other social media channels. Just bring a yoga mat and towel.
Venice Family Clinic Art Walk + Auction
The nonprofit community health center's 46th annual art auction and exhibit will take place May 9-18. The free public exhibition at 910 Abbot Kinney in Venice will feature established and emerging artists, with proceeds supporting the clinic's comprehensive health care services for more than 45,000 people.
"It's always been a really amazing moment to look at sort of the history of, you know, past, present and future artists from Los Angeles and the different generations supporting one another," art curator Max Rippon told Spectrum News. "It really is an overview of artists who've been supporting [the clinic] for many years, those who've carried the torch and really the next generation of younger artists who are going to sort of pave the path for the future."
This year will include a special section honoring communities impacted by recent wildfires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, many of whom are connected to the clinic. For more information about the event, visit here.
Hammer Museum exhibition
The museum at UCLA is set to present the first U.S. institutional survey of visionary artist Noah Davis (1983–2015). Following its debut at DAS MINSK in Potsdam and the Barbican in London, "Noah Davis" is a homecoming to Los Angeles — a city where Davis lived, worked and left a legacy. The exhibition will be on view from June 8 to Aug. 31.
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
The colorful flowers are expected to transform the rolling hills of North San Diego County. The 55-acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up The Flower Fields will be in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks. The event announces the arrival of spring in Southern California. Tickets must be purchased online as they won't be sold onsite. For more information, visit the Carlsbad Ranch website.
70th anniversary at Disneyland Resort
Through summer 2026, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will honor seven decades of happiness. The resort will offer limited-time entertainment, colorful décor, themed food and beverages, collectible merchandise and more. The special ticket offer can help guests save money on multi-day visits with a variety of flexible options. The “World of Color Happiness!” nighttime spectacular will feature a special rendition of “Rainbow Connection” performed by Boyz II Men.
Grammy Museum
Acclaimed music photographer Jay Blakesberg's latest exhibit "RetroBlakesberg: The Music Never Stopped" is on display through June 15.
Hollyhock House
Self-guided tours of the Frank Loyd Wraight house are offered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. Advance tour ticket purchase is recommended.
