If you’re looking for ways to celebrate your holiday weekend, we have you covered! From MLK Jr. Day celebrations to the iHeart Radio’s 2026 ALTer Ego and more, there is something for all to enjoy! Check out what’s happening in your neighborhood from January 16 through January 18.
Los Angeles Weekend Events | January 16 – January 18
Smorgasburg LA
When: Through December 20, 2026
Where: DTLA
What: Every Sunday, ROW DTLA transforms into a bustling Brooklyn-style market where dozens of beloved pop-ups and rising foodie stars serve up everything from comfort classics to inventive mashups. This year, 13 new vendors join the roster — think Terrible Burger’s orange-chicken sandwiches, Franzl’s Viennese street eats, Mamani Pizza’s Neapolitan-meets-Persian pies, and plant-based corn dogs from Stick Talk — plus a family-friendly beer garden and shopping stalls with vintage finds and local jewelry; entry and the first two hours of parking are free.
Melrose Alpine Club
When: Until January 31
Where: West Hollywood
What: E.P. & L.P.’s rooftop in West Hollywood flips between a buzzy bar, alfresco movie nights, and pop-up activities — and this January–February, it becomes an ice rink courtesy of Aussie brand Hello Molly. Hour-long sessions include skate rental and a sweet treat (plus seasonal cocktails and killer city views); kids are welcome weekends from noon–3 pm, and the rink is 21+ outside those hours.
The Notebook
Where: Hollywood
When: Through January 25, 2026
What: See a stage adaptation of The Notebook, based on Nicholas Sparks’ best-selling novel and reimagined as a musical. Featuring music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson, this emotional production brings the sweeping romance of Allie and Noah to life with stirring songs and heartfelt performances.
Westside & Beach Communities Weekend Events | January 16 – January 18
iHeartRadio ALTer Ego
When: January 17, 2026
Where: Inglewood
What: Get ready for a night of big hooks and bigger guitars as the iHeartRadio ALTer EGO festival returns to the Kia Forum. Headliners include Green Day, Twenty One Pilots, and Cage the Elephant, with Sublime, Good Charlotte, Myles Smith, Gigi Perez, and Almost Monday also hitting the stage. Can’t make it to Inglewood? You can catch the whole show live on ALT 98.7 on January 17.
Astra Lumina
When: Until January 31, 2026
Where: Rancho Palos Verdes
What: Wander through a glowing garden of stars at South Coast Botanic Garden’s year-end light show, where nine celestial-themed installations illuminate a dreamy Palos Verdes trail. While it’s not a traditional holiday display, the experience is both mesmerizing and meditative, especially with optional pre-walk breathwork classes offered on select nights. Expect a tranquil, wellness-inspired spin on L.A.’s after-dark botanical trend.
Ice at Santa Monica
When: Until January 19, 2026
Where: Santa Monica
What: Just steps from the beach, Ice at Santa Monica brings festive winter fun to the coast with its 8,000-square-foot outdoor skating rink. Open daily through mid-January at Fifth and Arizona, admission is $24 for a one-hour session with skate rentals included. Expect seasonal treats, cozy fire pit rentals, and themed events like classical music Sundays.
San Fernando Valley Weekend Events | January 16 – January 18
The Art of Fresh Pasta Making at The Green Room
Where: The Green Room | Burbank
When: January 16, 2026
What: If your idea of cooking is DoorDash and a prayer, it’s time to upgrade. For one night only, The Green Room at Castaway is hosting Italian chef Roberta D’Elia—flying in with Pasta Evangelists—to teach you how to make fresh cavatelli and orecchiette by hand. The night includes bottomless prosecco, an over-the-top antipasti spread, and dinner under the stars with the L.A. skyline as your backdrop.
Celtic Arts Center’s 25th Annual Robert Burns Celebration
When: January 17
Where: The Mayflower Club | North Hollywood
What: Raise a glass to the Bard of Scotland at the Celtic Arts Center’s 25th Annual Robert Burns Celebration! This festive evening features a traditional Scottish supper, live music, poetry readings, and audience participation, from toasts to Burns songs. Choose from classic entrées like Bangers & Mash or Vegan Shepherd’s Pie, and don’t forget the haggis, whisky, and Highland piper to round out the night.
Community Day at the Farm
When: January 17
Where: Cottonwood Urban Farm | 8380 Ventura Canyon Avenue
What: Join Behind the Beet and Juntas Social for a family-friendly Community Day at Cottonwood Urban Farm in Panorama City. Enjoy a vibrant morning filled with a clothing swap, wellness and eco-friendly vendors, chai, kids’ nature crafts, and more—set among fruit trees, chickens, and bees at this serene urban oasis. Bring gently used clothes to swap, a reusable bag, and soak up the community vibes.
Conejo Valley Weekend Events | January 16 – January 18
Underwater Parks Day Festival at Sea Center
When: January 17, 2026
Where: 211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara
What: Celebrate marine conservation at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center’s Underwater Parks Day on Saturday, January 17, 2026. This free, family-friendly event highlights California’s marine protected areas with hands-on activities, educational booths, and engaging talks from ocean scientists and conservationists. Enjoy a day of ocean discovery on Stearns Wharf and learn how to get involved in protecting our coastal ecosystems.
Free Sound Meditations Event in Ventura
When: January 17, 2026
Where: 175 S Ventura Ave, Ventura
What: Sound Meditations offers a restorative evening where sacred music and mindful sound practices converge. The event is hosted by Sound and Song Retreats and the Ventura County Vibe Well Initiative. Likewise, this immersive program blends choral music, chant, breathwork, Alexander Technique, and sound therapy. Featuring Seraphour and artists from Los Robles Children’s Choir, the free event invites guests to relax, reflect, and reconnect through a rich, calming soundscape that supports balance and inner peace.
Ventura County’s Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
When: January 19, 2026
Where: 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard
What: Honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 40th Annual Ventura County MLK Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026. The morning begins with a Freedom March from Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard to the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. The celebration will feature a commemorative program, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Gaye Theresa Johnso, which will follow at 9 a.m. Admission is $10 and includes refreshments.