From Y2K throwbacks and Dodgers–Giants rivalry to Disney magic, Taiwanese eats, and Motown legends, here’s your curated list of the best events happening across LA and OC this weekend.
LA 2000’s College Throwback Party — Club Bahia
Date/Time: Fri, Sept 19 · 10:00 PM – Sat, Sept 20 · 3:00 AM
Location: Club Bahia, 1130 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Go full Y2K with hip hop, reggaetón, EDM, and Top 40 at Club Bahia’s 2000’s Throwback Party. Free with RSVP before 10:30 PM (21+ free until 11 PM). Y2K attire suggested — expect packed dance floors and over 1,000 partygoers.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants — Dodger Stadium
Date/Time: Fri, Sept 19 – Sun, Sept 21 | Game times: Fri 7:10 PM · Sat 6:10 PM · Sun 1:10 PM
Location: Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The Dodgers face their Bay Area rivals in a four-game series. Promotions include a Joe Davis bobblehead Friday, a Clayton Kershaw 3,000 strikeouts bobblehead Saturday, and a trading card giveaway Sunday.
Link: https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/schedule/2025-09
Matthew McConaughey — Poems & Prayers: Revival Book Tour with John Mayer
Date/Time: Sat, Sept 20 | 7:00 PM
Location: Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Actor and bestselling author Matthew McConaughey brings his book tour to Beverly Hills, joined by special guest John Mayer. Expect personal stories, poetry, prayers, and music in this one-night event. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Link: https://www.axs.com/events/1070792/matthew-mcconaughey-tickets?cid=sponslatourism
La La Land in Concert — Street Food Cinema
Date/Time: Sat, Sept 20 & Sun, Sept 21 | Pre-check in 4:00 PM, Film 7:30 PM
Location: Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The Oscar-winning film comes alive with a 53-piece symphony orchestra and jazz band performing Justin Hurwitz’s Academy Award®-winning score live-to-film. Food trucks, themed cocktails, and skyline views make this a cinematic night under the stars.
Link: https://www.streetfoodcinema.com/events/la-la-land-in-concert-2025-saturday
Fantasia Festival — The Autry in Griffith Park
Date/Time: Sun, Sept 21 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: The Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
A free, family-friendly celebration of Disney magic with live entertainment, themed photo ops, interactive games, artisans, food vendors, and more. Perfect for Disney fans of all ages.
Link: https://www.theautry.org/events/autry-outdoors/fantasia-festival
Janice Carissa in Concert — Pepperdine University
Date/Time: Sun, Sept 21 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Raitt Recital Hall, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90263
Indonesian pianist Janice Carissa brings a virtuosic and expressive performance to Pepperdine’s recital hall. A Gilmore Young Artist and Juilliard grad, she’s performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House.
Link: https://arts.pepperdine.edu/events/2025-2026-season/janice-carissa.htm
Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market — JACCC
Date/Time: Sat, Sept 20 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Isamu Noguchi Plaza, Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA
A Saturday tradition offering locally grown produce, wellness resources, and cultural experiences in the heart of Little Tokyo. SNAP/EBT accepted.
Link: https://jaccc.org/events/little-tokyo-farmers-market-2025/
Taiwan Carnival — Anaheim GardenWalk
Date/Time: Fri, Sept 19 – Sun, Sept 21 | Fri 4–9 PM · Sat 12–9 PM · Sun 12–8 PM
Location: STC Anaheim GardenWalk, Anaheim, CA
A free, three-day celebration of Taiwanese culture featuring street eats, bubble tea, live performances, carnival games, shopping, and daily giveaways. Great for all ages — RSVP for a chance at prizes.
Link: https://anaheimgardenwalk.com/event/30757-Taiwan-Carnival
I Love the ’90s Tour — Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
Date/Time: Sat, Sept 20 | 8:00 PM
Location: Cerritos Center, Cerritos, CA
Relive the ’90s with Vanilla Ice, All-4-One, Color Me Badd, Tone Loc, Rob Base, Young MC, Tag Team, and more. Expect back-to-back hits like “Ice Ice Baby,” “I Swear,” “It Takes Two,” and “Funky Cold Medina.”
Link: https://www.cerritoscenter.com/
The Temptations & The Four Tops — Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
Date/Time: Sun, Sept 21 | 7:00 PM
Location: Cerritos Center, Cerritos, CA
Motown royalty share the stage for a powerhouse evening of timeless hits. Sing along to classics like “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Baby I Need Your Loving,” and more. A legendary way to close out the weekend.
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